Crime Watch – Newsletter for November 27, 2010

Britain steps up security, fearing Mumbai-like attack

LONDON – Gun-totting British policemen have been deployed in many shopping centres in Britain to combat the threat of a Mumbai-like massacre ahead of the Christmas holidays, a media report said Saturday.

Armed patrols have been stepped up to protect potential terrorist targets such as shopping centres. Among them are the Westfield mall in Shepherd’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Britain steps up security, fearing Mumbai-like attack.

No takers for Kashmiri militants’ rehabilitation policy?

JAMMU – The much-hyped rehabilitation policy for Kashmiri militants may turn out to be a big disappointment for Jammu and Kashmir. Not a single application has been received till now, officials said, adding that cumbersome paperwork and time-consuming procedures may kill it altogether.

Under the policy, adopted Monday, militants wishing to return home from … Original article on : No takers for Kashmiri militants’ rehabilitation policy?.

Sri Lanka far from post-war harmony, says activist

NEW DELHI – Sri Lanka is not doing enough to win the hearts and minds of Tamils and achieve genuine ethnic harmony following the end of the war, says an Indian activist after visiting the island nation.

“It is an uphill journey. But the authorities are refusing to make even a beginning,” Sarvjeet Singh of … Original article on : Sri Lanka far from post-war harmony, says activist.

17 insurgents killed in Afghanistan, says NATO

KABUL – NATO-led forces and Afghan troops killed at least 17 suspected militants in operations in southern and eastern Afghanistan, the alliance said Saturday.

The most deadly operation was conducted Friday night by Afghan and foreign soldiers in the Sherzad district of the eastern province of Nangarhar to find a Taliban leader after they received …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 17 insurgents killed in Afghanistan, says NATO.

Kashmir stone pelters, separatists have nexus with LeT: Police

SRINAGAR – In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have said some government employees were involved in the separatist protests during the last five months and the separatists have a nexus with the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

S.M. Sahai, Inspector General of Kashmir Police (IGP), Friday evening also told the media here that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kashmir stone pelters, separatists have nexus with LeT: Police.

Two Maoists surrender in Jharkhand

RANCHI – Two Maoist guerrillas, including a woman, surrendered in Ranchi Saturday, police said.

According to police, the Maoist guerrillas – Sunita Kumari and Trilochan Munda -surrendered before Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Singh.
Both were wanted in more than 13 criminal cases. Sunita is the first woman Maoist to surrender in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Five militants among six killed in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A security official and five militants were killed Friday in a clash at a security checkpost in Pakistan’s Orakzai tribal region.

The fighting started when militants attacked a checkpost in the Mishti area of Orakzai Agency.
The security forces fired in retaliation that “killed at least five suspected terrorists”, Samaa TV reported.
…. Original article  : Five militants among six killed in Pakistan.

Saudi Arabia arrests 149 Al Qaeda terror suspects

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has arrested 149 alleged member of Al Qaeda terrorist rings over the last eight months, the kingdom’s interior ministry said Friday.

Among those arrested were 25 foreigners, Mansur al-Turki, a spokesman for the ministry, told a press conference in Riyadh.
According to the ministry, the arrests thwarted 10 planned attacks before … Read : Saudi Arabia arrests 149 Al Qaeda terror suspects.

Maoists set truck on fire

RAIPUR – Maoists Friday set a truck on fire on a national highway in Chhattisgarh’s restive Bastar region, police said.

About 30 Maoists intercepted the truck loaded with coconuts in Dantewada district and set it on fire near Sukma, some 440 km south from here.
The truck was on its way to Korea … Read more : Maoists set truck on fire.

US drone attack kills four in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Four suspected militants were killed in a US drone attack in northwest Pakistan Friday, reports Xinhua.

The pilotless aircraft fired three missiles at a vehicle suspected of carrying militants in Miranshah area of North Waziristan tribal region.
The region, close to the border with Afghanistan, is a stronghold of Taliban and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mumbai remembers, prays for 26/11 victims (Roundup)

MUMBAI – Mumbai paused in its busy tracks Friday to remember the carnage of two years ago and paid homage to the martyrs and victims of the terror attack that left 166 people dead. From signature campaigns demanding the immediate hanging of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist caught alive during the mayhem, to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mumbai remembers, prays for 26/11 victims (Roundup).

Bodo leader ready for unconditional talks

GUWAHATI – The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is ready for unconditional peace talks with New Delhi and even keep the demand for sovereignty or independence out of the process, chief of the outlawed outfit Ranjan Daimary has said.

We are ready to discuss any issue and even leave the issue of sovereignty …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bodo leader ready for unconditional talks.

Rs.25 crore plan for 60 Maoist-hit districts: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – The government will give Rs.25 crore to each of the 60 Maoist-affected districts in central and east India to ensure that the benefits of development reach the poor tribals, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Friday.

The special development plan that will be implemented over two years (2010-11 to 2011-12) envisages governance reforms … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rs.25 crore plan for 60 Maoist-hit districts: Chidambaram.

26/11 brings India, Israel closer

NEW DELHI – Two years after the 26/11 terror spree, baby Moshe, whose parents were killed in the attack on the Jewish centre in Mumbai, is growing up fine in Israel. And the ties between India and Israel have grown stronger than ever as the two countries bolster their secuity dialogue and firm up a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 26/11 brings India, Israel closer.

No general amnesty in Kashmir rehabilitation policy

JAMMU – Contrary to widespread impression, there is no general amnesty clause in the Jammu and Kashmir rehabilitation policy for militants returning from Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir, officials say.

“No general amnesty is envisaged under this policy, a senior officer of the government clarified to IANS Friday. He said the terms and conditions under …. Source  : No general amnesty in Kashmir rehabilitation policy.

Terror bid at Pakistan parliament foiled, two arrested

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani security officials have arrested two suspected militants who were allegedly planning to carry out suicide attacks on the parliament building and a mosque in Islamabad.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik confirmed to the media that “two suspects have been arrested in a major crackdown by the security forces in the suburbs of Islamabad”. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Terror bid at Pakistan parliament foiled, two arrested.

40 killed in Yemen car bomb attack

SANAA – Forty people were killed Friday in a car bomb attack on a Shia procession in northern Yemen, Xinhua reports.

The attack took place in the Sihaar district of northern Saada province. Several people were wounded.
The procession was on its way to the funeral of Houthi spiritual leader Bader al-Deen al-Houthi, when … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 40 killed in Yemen car bomb attack.

26/11 attackers must be punished: Pakistan foreign minister

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday said the terrorists involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attack must be punished and Pakistan is ready to extend all possible support in this regard.

Talking to the media in his native town of Multan, Qureshi said: “We have always condemned the Mumbai attacks. Terrorism in any … Read more : 26/11 attackers must be punished: Pakistan foreign minister.