Accidents & Disasters – Newsletter for November 3, 2010

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Securitymen attacked, rifles snatched away

LUCKNOW – Two armed men in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district attacked a policeman and a Home Guard and shot one of them before making away with their rifles early Wednesday.

Constable Onkar Singh and Home Guard Dharam Singh were attacked while patrolling Garhipukhta area, some 400 km from Lucknow.
“The men assaulted them first and … Read more : Securitymen attacked, rifles snatched away.

West Bengal trawler capsize toll now 77

KAKDWIP – The deaths in the West Bengal trawler capsize in the Muriganga river rose to 77 Wednesday, as yet another body was recovered. Fifty-four people are still missing.

“One more body was found floating today. The number of deaths is now 77,” South 24-Parganas police superintendent L.N. Meena told IANS over phone … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : West Bengal trawler capsize toll now 77.

Supporters of SP, Ulema Council clash in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – Security has been tightened in Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh following a clash between members of the Ulema Council and supporters of a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader, police said Wednesday.

The clash erupted late Tuesday in Jhaun village, where people from both sides indulged in heavy brickbatting and damaged many vehicles.
According to …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Supporters of SP, Ulema Council clash in Uttar Pradesh.

Haryana man killed over love affair, hunt on for attackers

ROHTAK – Haryana Police are on the lookout for two youths who allegedly shot dead a 22-year-old for having an affair with a girl in their village. Raids are being conducted in Chandigarh, towns of Haryana and Delhi to arrest the attackers, police said.

According to police, the killed man was identified as Ajay Kumar … Read more >>>.

Fire in west Delhi timber warehouse

NEW DELHI – Fire broke out at a timber warehouse in the capital Wednesday but nobody was injured, an official said.

The flames engulfed the entire timber warehouse in Tilak Nagar area of west Delhi.
“About 15 fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was brought under control. Nobody was …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Traffic cop set ablaze by autorickshaw driver dies

THANE – After battling death for a week, a traffic police constable who was set ablaze by an autorickshaw driver, died of his burns here Wednesday, a police official said.

Anil Aitawadekar, 42, suffered serious burn injuries when he was set on fire by Mahendra Kewat, 23, last Wednesday in a fit of rage and … Read more >>>.

Two Pakistan Army generals caught in Rs.75 mn loan scam

ISLAMABAD – Two Pakistan Army generals have been found to be involved in a Rs.75 million scam, a parliamentary committee was told. The top army officers gave a huge loan to a power company without any guarantees.

The Public Accounts Committee meeting Tuesday was informed that the two top army generals, who were with the … Read more : Two Pakistan Army generals caught in Rs.75 mn loan scam.

Brazil urged to probe murders of journalists

Paris, Nov 3 (IANS/EFE) Reporters Without Borders asked Tuesday for an investigation into the murders of three journalists that took place in the last two weeks.

The owner and editor of the newspaper Entre-Rios Jornal, Jose Rubem Pontes de Souza, was slain last Saturday night with a shot in the back of his neck, Paris-based … Original source on Gaea Times at : Brazil urged to probe murders of journalists.

Six killed, dumped on road in Mexico

Veracruz (Mexico), Nov 3 (IANS/EFE) Six slain men were hurled out of two moving SUVs on a highway near the boundary between the Gulf coast states of Tamaulipas and Veracruz, Mexican authorities said.

The murdered men were discovered at 5.25 a.m. Tuesday on the road from Tampico, Tamaulipas, to Panuco, Veracruz, the Veracruz state Attorney … Read more >>>.

Andhra faces cyclone threat, 20 killed in rains (Second Lead)

HYDERABAD – Andhra Pradesh is facing the threat of a cyclonic storm while heavy rains in the coastal region have claimed 20 lives and damaged crops in over 100,000 hectares, officials said Tuesday.

Nearly 400,000 people were affected, dozens of villages and residential areas in several towns remained inundated as rains under the influence of … Read more »»».

Human skeleton in sack found in Kanpur

LUCKNOW – Panic gripped an area of Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district Tuesday after a human skeleton was recovered from an unclaimed sack, police said.

The sack was found late Tuesday evening from the Kidwai Nagar area, some 80 km from Lucknow.
“Some passers-by first noticed the sack lying unclaimed and approached us,” police inspector Satyendra …. Source article : Human skeleton in sack found in Kanpur.

Nearly 300 Pakistani cops found guilty of crimes

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik Tuesday told the national assembly that a total of 288 police officials have been found guilty of human rights violation and other crimes, including rape, a media report said.

The minister submitted a document which said that of a total of 288 police officers found guilty of being … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nearly 300 Pakistani cops found guilty of crimes.

Woman arrested for drugs smuggling

CHANDIGARH – A woman has been arrested in Haryana’s Ambala city on charges of drugs smuggling, police said.

Police said they recovered one kilogram of ‘ganja’ from Pinki Devi of Mahesh Nagar in Ambala, 45 km from here. “It is the first time a woman has been arrested with so much ganja,” a spokesman said.
… Read more >>.

Iranian ‘adultress’ to be executed Wednesday

Tehran, Nov 2 (IANS/AKI) An Iranian woman who was sentenced to death by stoning after being found guilty of adultery and helping kill her husband, will be executed Wednesday, according to a statement by a group that opposes stoning in Iran.

“The Islamic regime of Iran plans to execute Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani immediately,” the International …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Iranian ‘adultress’ to be executed Wednesday.

Delhi may get new police chief

NEW DELHI – Delhi may get a new police chief after the high profile visit of US President Barack Obama with incumbent Y.S. Dadwal moving to a new assignment, informed sources said Tuesday.

Dadwal, who was praised by Home Minister P. Chidambaram for his successful security management of the Commonwealth Games, is likely to be …. Original source : Delhi may get new police chief.

Students injured after crackers explode inside classroom

LUCKNOW – Seven students of a convent school in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh were injured Tuesday when crackers hidden inside the switchboard of their classroom exploded, police said.

“Preliminary investigations have revealed that some students of the class had hidden the crackers inside the switchboard as a prank. The firecrackers exploded following an electrical … Read more : Students injured after crackers explode inside classroom.