Crime Watch – Newsletter for December 1, 2010

Plot to bomb Pakistani PM’s rally foiled

ISLAMABAD – A plot to bomb a public rally of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in Pakistan’s Sindh province has been foiled following the arrest of two militants, an official said.

The prime minister addressed several gatherings of people and party workers in the country Tuesday to mark the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party’s 44th foundation …. Read the original article  : Plot to bomb Pakistani PM’s rally foiled.

Wisconsin High School Hostage Taker Dies

MARINETTE, (GaeaTimes.com)- Samuel Hengel, the 15-Year old student who held 23 students and their teacher hostage at the Marinette High School in Wisconsin has died due to the self inflicted wounds on Tuesday. The authorities have revealed that the motive behind the teenager’s decision to take the students and teacher hostage has not been … Read : Wisconsin High School Hostage Taker Dies.

John Skelton Underwent Severe Depression

MORENCI (GaeaTimes.com)- John Skelton had tried to commit suicide as he was undergoing severe depression. This has been the claim made by his sister Linda Ford. 40 year old Linda Ford believes that his brother is being subjected to a mental harassment by the police investigators. She has strictly come up to say that no …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Three Missing Michigan Boys Unlikely To Be Alive

MORENCI (GaeaTimes.com)- Police have declared that the three Michigan boys who have been missing since Thanksgiving day are unlikely to be found alive. 9 year old Andrew, 7 year old Alexander and the 5 year Tanner had gone missing from the small Michigan town of Morenci since the 25th of November. Their father John Skelton … Original source on Gaea Times at : Three Missing Michigan Boys Unlikely To Be Alive.

‘US diplomats harassed in Pakistan for backing India’s n-programme’

WASHINGTON – Pakistan’s security services harassed US diplomats in Islamabad, delayed visas, clogged customs clearance and sabotaged security contracts as punishment for American support for Pakistan’s civilian government and India’s nuclear programme, suggest leaked US diplomatic cables.

In a briefing to FBI director Robert Mueller ahead of a visit to Pakistan, US embassy officials in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘US diplomats harassed in Pakistan for backing India’s n-programme’.

WikiLeaks: Diplomats fear Pakistan’s nukes may fall into terrorist hands

WASHINGTON – American and British diplomats fear Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme could lead to fissile material falling into the hands of terrorists or a devastating nuclear exchange with India, the latest cache of US embassy cables released by WikiLeaks suggest.

The leaked cables contain warnings that Pakistan is rapidly building its nuclear stockpile despite the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : WikiLeaks: Diplomats fear Pakistan’s nukes may fall into terrorist hands.

Plot to blow-up Pakistani PM’s rally foiled

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani security officials have arrested two militants and unearthed a plot to carry out a bomb blast at a public rally of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani in Sukhur district of Sindh province, media reports said Wednesday.

The prime minister addressed several gatherings of people and party workers in the country Tuesday to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ugandan court sets free 18 suspects in World Cup bombings

KAMPALA – A court in the Ugandan capital Kampala Tuesday dismissed charges against 18 suspects in the July bombings that killed more than 70 World Cup fans who were watching a televised match.

The court said it did not find adequate proof to continue the prosecution of the 18 for their alleged involvement in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ugandan court sets free 18 suspects in World Cup bombings.

Meghalaya chief minister confirms ISI’s presence

SHILLONG – Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Tuesday admitted that the Garo Hills region in the state was being used as a corridor by rebel groups and operatives of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for anti-India activities.

“We cannot deny that we have a problem,” he said adding that the movement of these anti-national elements was …. Source  : Meghalaya chief minister confirms ISI’s presence.

Monday’s police shootout deaths in Srinagar questioned

SRINAGAR – Following claims that three men killed by police in Srinagar Monday were “innocent youth”, the Jammu and Kashmir Police Tuesday said the trio was functioning as “a Jaish-e-Muhammad module” and was involved in the killing of two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in Pattan on Nov 10.

Ruling National Conference (NC) MP …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Monday’s police shootout deaths in Srinagar questioned.

Taliban militants planning attack on Karachi arrested

ISLAMABAD – A plan to launch a terror attack on Karachi was foiled Tuesday with the arrest of four Pakistani Taliban militants, police said.

Anti-terrorism police from the criminal investigation department (CID) arrested the four Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan militants who were planning to target sensitive areas, police offices and shrines. They were also planning attacks on … Read more »»».

Bangladesh-origin Briton denies terrorism charges

LONDON – A Bangladesh-born computer expert in Britain, alleged to have offered himself as a suicide bomber, appeared in court Tuesday and denied terrorism charges, a media report said.

Rajib Karim, 31, of Newcastle upon Tyne, who works for British Airways, appeared via videolink at the Old Bailey Court in London where he pleaded not [..] Read the original article: here.

Amnesty to separatists: Asom Gana Parishad divided

GUWAHATI – Assam’s main opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is bitterly divided on the issue of granting amnesty to jailed separatists as a party MP Tuesday opposed the proposal made by his colleague.

Former chief minister and senior AGP leader Prafulla Kumar Mahanta has demanded a “general amnesty” for all the jailed separatist leaders in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Amnesty to separatists: Asom Gana Parishad divided.

Maoists killed 62 civilians, 11 cops in November: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – The Maoists killed 62 civilians and 11 security personnel in several states in November, union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Tuesday.

There were 135 incidents of Maoist violence in the month, Chidambaram said in his ministry’s report for November released at a press conference here.
“The Left-wing extremists (Maoists) continue to wage … Read more : Maoists killed 62 civilians, 11 cops in November: Chidambaram.

Mizoram postpones return home of refugees from Tripura

AIZAWL/AGARTALA – The Mizoram government announced it was suspending taking back of tribal refugees from six relief camps in Tripura, claiming obstacle from a section of the refugees and suspected militants, officials said Tuesday.

“Our state government has decided to suspend the ongoing repatriation of Reang refugees from six relief camps in Tripura in the …. Source  : Mizoram postpones return home of refugees from Tripura.