Crime Watch – Newsletter for November 24, 2010

CRPF kill 9 Maoists in Bastar gunfight, rebels strike back (Second Lead)

RAIPUR – Claiming it as a major success, paramilitary troopers in Chhattisgarh Tuesday killed nine Maoists in a fierce gun battle in the rebel stronghold of Bastar. But the Maoists hit back, killing two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in a powerful blast.

The 111th battalion of the CRPF fought a fierce gunbattle with … Original source on Gaea Times at : CRPF kill 9 Maoists in Bastar gunfight, rebels strike back (Second Lead).

India fears revival of LTTE, extends ban

NEW DELHI – India has extended its ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as it fears the revival of the outlawed group, a senior official said here Tuesday.

“There is still a threat from the LTTE. The ban has been extended by the home ministry, the official, who did not wish to … Read more : India fears revival of LTTE, extends ban.

10 suspected Islamist terrorists held in Europe

BRUSSELS – An Islamist terrorist cell planning an attack on Belgium was dismantled after 10 people were detained in Antwerp, the Netherlands and Germany, Belgian police announced Tuesday.

In a statement, authorities said that investigations launched in late 2009 had unearthed preparations for a terrorist attack on an unspecified target in Belgium, based on information … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 10 suspected Islamist terrorists held in Europe.

Taliban leader in secret Afghan talks was an impostor: Report

KABUL – The secret talks between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban to end the conflict in the country – that were “showing promise” – seem to have hit a dead end, with a revelation that the militant leader at the other end of the table was an imposter.

“In an episode that could … Read more »»».

‘Kasab appears resigned to his fate’

MUMBAI – Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the sole survivor from the 10 Pakistani terrorists who attacked Mumbai 26/11, appears resigned to his fate and says he will “reap as he sowed”, Maharshtra Leader of Opposition Eknath Khadse said Tuesday after a visit to the Arthur Road Jail.

Khadse, along with state Home Minister … Read more : ‘Kasab appears resigned to his fate’.

Rebel leader nabbed in Meghalaya, abducted official to be freed

SHILLONG – A top commander of the Meghalaya rebel outfit Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has been arrested, police said Tuesday, even as the group announced it would free an abducted official by Wednesday.

Sengwan Marak, the area commander of the GNLA, was arrested Monday night from a safe house in Danaidubi area of the … Read more : Rebel leader nabbed in Meghalaya, abducted official to be freed.

Al-Qaeda ‘banker’ killed by security forces

Algiers, Nov 23 (IANS/AKI) Algerian security forces have killed a high-ranking Al-Qaeda militant known as the group’s “banker”.

Izza Rezki, also known as Abou Djaffar, was killed Friday around 50 km from the Algerian capital Algiers, according to Algerian newspaper al-Watan.
Djaffar was around 40 years old and was involved in armed Islamic militancy … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Al-Qaeda ‘banker’ killed by security forces.

We’ll be there, say 26/11 heroes still on duty

MUMBAI – They were on duty that day when terrorists struck in Mumbai two years ago. The memories of 26/11 run deep, but policeman Sanjay Govilkar, railway constable Jillu Yadav and announcers Bablu Kumar and Vishnu Zende, who saved hundreds of lives, are still at their job – more resolutely than before.

While assistant police …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : We’ll be there, say 26/11 heroes still on duty.

CRPF turns heat on Maoists, nine killed in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR – Nine Maoists were Tuesday killed in a fierce gun battle with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in a forested pocket of the rebels’ stronghold Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, police said.

The killings were reported from Jagargunda area of Dantewada district. The casualty site is located over 500 km south from …. Read the original article  : here.

Ravi Inder Singh Detained

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- IAS officer Ravi Inder Singh was detained by Delhi police on Monday for allegedly leaking sensitive details relating to mobile number portability to some of the leading telecom companies. The 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer working with the Home Ministry, was under surveillance for a period of one month before …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ravi Inder Singh Detained.

Nine Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR – As many as nine Maoists were Tuesday killed in a fierce gunfight with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in the rebels’ stronghold in a forested pocket of Chhattisgarh’s violence-hit Bastar region, police said.

The killings were reported from Jagargunda area of Dantewada district. The casualty site is located over …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nine Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh.

Kashmiri militants’ wives, children can return under new policy

JAMMU – Militants who return home from Pakistani administered Kashmir as well as their wives and children will benefit from a rehabilitation policy approved by the Jammu and Kashmir government, say official sources.

The government Monday sanctioned a rehabilitation policy for militants who had crossed over to Pakistani Kashmir for arms training but now …. Original article  : Kashmiri militants’ wives, children can return under new policy.

Rehabilitation policy for Kashmiri militants anti-national: BJP

JAMMU – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday slammed the Jammu and Kashmir government for approving what it termed an “anti-national” policy aimed at the return of Kashmiri militants from Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Responding to the government’s approval of a rehabilitation policy to grant amnesty to the militants and facilitate their return and give financial aid …. Original source  : Rehabilitation policy for Kashmiri militants anti-national: BJP.