Maoists abduct intelligence officer in Bengal

KOLKATA – An Intelligence Branch officer and an NGO worker were reportedly abducted by the Maoists from West Bengal’s Purulia district, police said Saturday.

An Intelligence Branch officer from Kolkata came to Purulia Friday. We were initially unaware of his visit. We came to know that he had been abducted by the Maoists and we … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maoists abduct intelligence officer in Bengal.

Maoists blow up panchayat godown in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – About 30 Maoists early Saturday blew up an empty panchayat godown in Orissa’s Malkangiri district, police said.

“The rebels blew up the godown at Niliguda village using land mines,” police officer Debashis Mishra told IANS over phone.
The district of Malkangiri, some 600 km from here, is considered a Maoists stronghold.
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Pakistan air force pounds militant hideouts, 13 killed

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani fighter aircraft Saturday targeted alleged militants in northwestern tribal region, killing at least 13, officials said.

The airstrikes were carried out in Maomazai area of Orakzai district, one of seven tribal regions, and a known hotbed of Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters.
A security official said on the condition of anonymity that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistan air force pounds militant hideouts, 13 killed.

Maoist shutdown hits life in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

RAIPUR – Normal life continued to remain hit in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist stronghold of Bastar region Saturday, the second and final day of shutdown by rebels, as buses did not ply and shops were closed.

The shutdown has made a strong impact in five districts of Bastar – Dantewada, Bijapur, Bastar, Narayanpur and Kanker as buses … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maoist shutdown hits life in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar.

Three terrorists killed, gunfight on in Kashmir

SRINAGAR – Three terrorists from across the border were Saturday killed in a gunbattle with the army that continues to rage in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, an official said.

Three infiltrating terrorists have been killed so far in Uri sector of the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla,” Lieutenant Colonel J.S. Brar, spokesman of …. Read the original article  : here.

Pakistani jailed in US for helping Taliban

WASHINGTON – A 33-year-old Pakistani who came to the US on a student visa was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment after being convicted of possessing firearms and planning to help the Taliban.

Adnan Mirza was given 15 years jail without parole for unlawfully possessing firearms and conspiring to provide material support to the extremist … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pakistani jailed in US for helping Taliban.

US seeks wider CIA role to fight militants in Pakistan

WASHINGTON – The US is pushing to expand the presence of its Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officers in Pakistan in order to help Islamabad target the safe havens of Al Qaeda and other militants more aggressively, a media report said.

The push comes as the White House seeks ways to prod Islamabad into more aggressive … Read more : US seeks wider CIA role to fight militants in Pakistan.

Security up in Bihar after Maoists kill six policemen

PATNA – Security was tightened in Bihar’s Sheohar district Saturday, a day after Maoist guerrillas triggered a landmine blast killing six policemen ahead of the second phase of assembly elections in the state Sunday.

“Combing operations were intensified. Security has been tightened to give sense of confidence among people a day ahead of polls following …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Security up in Bihar after Maoists kill six policemen.

Five die, 30 hurt in Peshawar mosque blast

ISLAMABAD – Five people were killed and 30 others injured Friday in a bomb attack at a mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern Peshawar city.

The blast took place when people were coming out after offering Friday prayers at the mosque in Pishta Khara area of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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Five Bihar cops killed in landmine blast

PATNA – Five policemen, including an inspector, were killed and one seriously injured Friday when Maoists triggered a landmine blast in Bihar’s Sheohar district, where polling is due Oct 24.

The policemen were returning to the Shyampur Bhitta police station after patrolling when Maoists set off the mine, hidden beneath a culvert, as the police …. Source article  : Five Bihar cops killed in landmine blast.

India, US differ over Headley 26/11 info

NEW DELHI – India Friday reiterated that it did not get any specific information from the US over the 26/11 attacks even as Washington maintained that it has shared all the information with New Delhi.

“Before 26/11, we did not have anything more than general and non-specific information,” Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao told reporters …. Original article  : India, US differ over Headley 26/11 info.

Six Maoists nabbed from West Bengal

KOLKATA – Six ultra-left leaders and linkmen were arrested from West Bengals Maoist-affected Bankura and Purulia districts, police said Friday.

“Acting on a tip-off, security personnel late Thursday raided Paradihi forest in Bankura district and arrested Haren Sign Sardar – a member of a Maoist action squad active in Belpahari of West Midnapore district. A …. Source article  : Six Maoists nabbed from West Bengal.

Al Qaeda warns Bulgaria over involvement in Afghanistan

SOFIA – Bulgaria has made itself a target for terrorist attacks since it sent its soldiers to Iraq and Afghanistan, a representative of an Islamic extremist group said in an interview published Friday.

“Your soldiers deployed to fight in a Muslim land, so Bulgaria became a legal and legitimate target of Al Qaeda,” Sheik Abu … Read more >>>.

Three die in Peshawar mosque blast

ISLAMABAD – At least three people were killed and more than 20 injured in a blast inside a mosque situated in northwestern Pakistan’s Peshawar district Friday.

The windowpanes of the mosque in Pishta Khara area were broken after the blast that occurred when people were coming out after offering Friday prayers. It was a locally …. Original article  : Three die in Peshawar mosque blast.

Two killed in Pakistan mosque blast

ISLAMABAD – At least two people were killed and 15 were injured Friday in a blast at mosque in Peshawar.

According to Geo News, the explosives planted inside the mosque of the Pushta Khara area went off when a number of people were gathered for a traditional Friday prayer.
The explosion also shattered the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Two killed in Pakistan mosque blast.

Alexander Piggee Arrested For Roseville Mall Fire

ROSEVILLE (Gaea Times.com) Alexander Piggee has been arrested on the grounds of having set Roseville Galleria Mall on fire, on Wednesday. The 23 year old suspect was arrested from inside the mall where he took shelter after having set fire to the merchandise in a video game retail store, which quickly spread to …. Original source  : Alexander Piggee Arrested For Roseville Mall Fire.