Crime Watch – Newsletter for December 25, 2010

Bullets left behind by ULFA found in Bangladesh village

DHAKA – Bangladesh authorities have found 13,000 bullets in a village on its northeastern border with India that they say were left behind by Indian militants.

Based on information from locals, investigators said the bullets found in Bakagora village of Sherpur district belonged to insurgents from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) who were … Read : Bullets left behind by ULFA found in Bangladesh village.

Now drink containers under scanner at North American airports

TORONTO/NEW YORK/WASHINGTON – Beverage containers also came under the scanner at US and Canadian airports from Friday as the North American countries further tightened aviation security.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority followed the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) which enforced these measures for passengers boarding flights in the country.
The TSA warned Friday that … Read more : Now drink containers under scanner at North American airports.

Back in open, but Assam’s freed rebels have lot to do

GUWAHATI – Years of life underground, then captured and put behind bars for another long stint, and finally back to the mainstream – life has turned full circle for at least five top separatist leaders currently out on bail in Assam.

This is another challenging journey that I have embarked upon after being released on …. Source  : Back in open, but Assam’s freed rebels have lot to do.

Female suicide bomber kills 42 in Pakistan (Third Lead)

ISLAMABAD – A suspected female suicide bomber killed at least 42 people in a crowd receiving food at a distribution centre in Pakistan’s tribal region Saturday, government officials said.

Seventy others were injured in the attack at Khar, the main town in Bajaur tribal district, where government forces are fighting Taliban and Al Qaeda militants.
…. Original article  : Female suicide bomber kills 42 in Pakistan (Third Lead).

Amnesty denounces sentencing of Sen

LONDON – Amnesty International said Saturday that the life sentence handed down to Indian rights activist Binayak Sen for his alleged Maoist links violates “international fair trial standards”.

It is also “likely to enflame tensions in the conflict-affected area” of Chhattisgarh, Amnesty said in a statement.
“Life in prison is an unusually harsh sentence for …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Seven killed in Nigeria bomb attacks

NAIROBI/LAGOS – A series of bomb attacks on Christmas eve left at least seven people dead in Nigeria, a news report said Saturday.

At least nine explosions hit different parts of Plateau State in the centre of the country within an hour of each other late Friday, the Daily Sun reported.
A police officer … Original article on : Seven killed in Nigeria bomb attacks.

Suicide bomber kills 30 in northwest Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A suicide bomber detonated his explosives among a group of people receiving supplies from a UN food distribution centre in Pakistan’s tribal region Saturday, killing at least 30 people, a government official said.

Seventy others were injured in the attack at Khar, the main town in Bajaur tribal district where government forces are … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Suicide bomber kills 30 in northwest Pakistan.

Five killed in blast at Pakistan checkpoint

ISLAMABAD – At least five people were killed in a bomb blast at a security post in Pakistan’s tribal region near the Afghan border Saturday, a government official said.

Ten others were injured in the attack at Khar, the main town in Bajaur tribal district where government forces are fighting Taliban and Al Qaeda militants.
…. Original article  : Five killed in blast at Pakistan checkpoint.

Now thermoses, coffee cups added to terror weapons list

WASHINGTON – Air travellers carrying thermoses or coffee cups at US airports may be subject to extra scrutiny during this holiday season as such items could be used to conceal explosive materials, according to an official advisory.

Officials note no specific threat regarding thermos bottles and cups, but the warning to Christmas Eve travellers and …. Original article  : Now thermoses, coffee cups added to terror weapons list.

Bomb explodes in Philippines church

MANILA – An improvised bomb exploded Saturday at the roof of a Catholic church in the southern Philippines, injuring six people attending a Christmas Day mass, a regional military spokesman said.

Among those wounded was the priest who was celebrating the mass at the chapel of a police camp on Jolo Island, 1,000 km south … Read more : Bomb explodes in Philippines church.

Israeli airstrike leaves three wounded in Gaza

GAZA – Israeli warplanes carried out three airstrikes late Friday against targets in the Gaza Strip, medical staff and witnesses said.

Israeli F-16s flying over the coastal enclave fired two missiles at susepcted smuggling tunnels on the border between southern Gaza and Egypt. No injuries were reported, witnesses said.
Israel said the tunnels are used …. Read the original article  : here.

Attack on US embassy in Afghan capital thwarted: NATO

KABUL – NATO-led forces killed two suspected insurgents in central Kabul Friday after receiving intelligence that the men had planned to attack the US embassy, the alliance said.

The operation was conducted by joint Afghan and NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops in response to a “credible threat” to the US embassy, the military … Original source on Gaea Times at : Attack on US embassy in Afghan capital thwarted: NATO.

Suspected Maoists kill four in West Bengal

KOLKATA – Suspected Maoists killed four political activists, including two of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) while two rebels were nabbed in West Bengal Friday.

Police said two CPI-M workers were killed in the Belpahari police station area under Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore district.
Manorajan Mahto and Rathindranath Gop were abducted from … Read : Suspected Maoists kill four in West Bengal.

PM warns of terror becoming internal problem

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday warned against the danger of terrorism becoming “an internal intruding problem” and underlined that if Maoism is not curbed, India will have to bid goodbye to to its ambitions of 10-11 percent annual growth.

“We must also recognize that today I think there are dangers that … Read more »».

Iraqi man kills daughter after she joins Al Qaeda

BAGHDAD – An Iraqi man killed his daughter after he discovered that she had been recruited by Al Qaeda, police sources said Friday.

“Nijm Abd turned himself in to police after killing his daughter when he discovered she works with Al Qaeda to carry out bombing attacks in Baquba city,” the sources told DPA.
The …. Original source  : Iraqi man kills daughter after she joins Al Qaeda.

PM warns of terror modules, internal terrorism

NEW DELHI – Asking budding police officers to tackle terrorism, Maoism and communalism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday underlined that the problem of home-grown terror needs to be dealt with sensitivity.

“We must also recognize that today I think there are dangers that terrorism can become an internal intruding problem as well,” Manmohan Singh … Original article on : PM warns of terror modules, internal terrorism.

Pakistan clashes kill 11 soldiers, 24 militants (Second Lead)

ISLAMABAD – Fierce clashes between the Taliban militants and security personnel at five security checkposts in Pakistan’s restive northwest left 11 soldiers and 24 militants dead Friday, an official said.

Around 150 militants attacked the checkposts in a tribal area of Mohmand Agency in the wee hours of Friday, Online news agency reported quoting security … Original article on : Pakistan clashes kill 11 soldiers, 24 militants (Second Lead).

Binayak Sen Sentenced For Sedition

RAIPUR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- An Additional District and Sessions Court in Raipur, the capital of Chattishgarh today gave life sentence to Dr Binayak Sen along with two others for trying to provide aid to naxalites in establishing a network. The others are Piyush Guha a Calcutta based businessman and Narayan Sanyal a Naxal ideologue. After … Read more >>.

Barbie Doll Issues Threat

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The Barbie doll which is a big asset for all the little girls is having its tryst with the law after FBI issued out warning notices with regard to the latest “Barbie Video Girl”. The doll which has a secret camera hidden inside its body stirred uproar after an individual convicted of …. Original article  : Barbie Doll Issues Threat.

Maoists kill CRPF trooper in Jharkhand

RANCHI – Maoists killed a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district Friday during the fifth and final phase of panchayat polls in the state, police said.

“One CRPF personnel was killed and three others were injured in a landmine blast near Nagratonagra village. The security personnel were returning after conducting …. Original article  : Maoists kill CRPF trooper in Jharkhand.