Crime Watch – Newsletter for December 2, 2010

Ronni Chasen’s Murder Suspect Commits Suicide

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- The murder case of Hollywood celebrity publicist Ronni Chasen took a brand new twist on Wednesday when a person known as the ‘person of interest’ in the murder committed suicide. According to Beverly Hills police authorities, the man, whose identity has not been released as yet, took his own life by …. Source article  : Ronni Chasen’s Murder Suspect Commits Suicide.

WikiLeaks: Pakistan spy chief shared intelligence with Israel post 26/11

WASHINGTON – Pakistan and Israel have no diplomatic ties but a year after 26/11 Islamabad shared intelligence information with Israel regarding possible terrorist attacks against Jewish and Israeli sites in India, according to a leaked US diplomatic cable.

The head of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, Ahmad Shuja Pasha, told the then US ambassador Anne … Read this article on Gaea Times at : WikiLeaks: Pakistan spy chief shared intelligence with Israel post 26/11.

Shahbaz Sharif tipped off LeT after 26/11: WikiLeaks cable

LONDON – Pakistan opposition leader Nawaz Sharif’s brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif “tipped-off” the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) about impending UN sanctions after the terror group attacked Mumbai in November 2008, reveals a US cable exposed by WikiLeaks. The tip-off helped the outfit to clean out its bank accounts before they could be raided.

The … Read : Shahbaz Sharif tipped off LeT after 26/11: WikiLeaks cable.

Maoist anniversary hits traffic in Orissa districts

BHUBANESWAR – Vehicular traffic was hit in parts of Orissa as Maoist guerrillas Thursday began weeklong anniversary celebrations of their military wing People’s Liberation of Guerilla Army (PLGA), police said.

Private and public vehicles were not plying in many areas of the worst Maoist-hit districts of Malkangiri, Gajapati and Rayagada, a senior police …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Spain takes down ring that forged documents for terrorists

Madrid, Dec 2 (IANS/EFE) Spanish and Thai authorities mounted a joint operation to dismantle a cell that produced false travel documents for groups linked to Al Qaeda, officials said here Wednesday.

Seven people were arrested in Barcelona and three others in Thailand, the Spanish interior ministry said.
The group stole passports and other travel documents … Original source on Gaea Times at : Spain takes down ring that forged documents for terrorists.

Spain detains seven over Al Qaeda collaboration

BARCELONA – Spanish police have detained seven people in connection with Islamist terrorism, it was confirmed Wednesday.

The detainees were suspected of cooperating with Al Qaeda and related organisations. Two of the group’s flatmates were also held on charges of residing illegally in Spain, police said.
They were arrested in the Barcelona area late Tuesday …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Spain detains seven over Al Qaeda collaboration.

New York nears completion of anti-terror shield of tunnels, bridges

NEW YORK – Construction of a $250-million shield intended to protect New York’s tunnels and bridges against terrorist attacks was nearing completion, media reports said Wednesday.

The four-year-old project was aimed at thwarting bomb explosions that would damage the vast network of tunnels, subways and bridges in New York City and surrounding states and threaten … Read more : New York nears completion of anti-terror shield of tunnels, bridges.

Maoists kill CPI-M supporter in Bengal

KOLKATA – Suspected Maoists Wednesday gunned down a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) supporter in West Bengals Purulia district, police said.

Bikas Mondal, 22, was fatally shot by a gang of four suspected Maoists at Kumardi village, Purulia Police Superintendent Sunil Chowdhury said.
Bikas was returning home this (Wednesday) evening riding on his motorcycle when …. Original article  : Maoists kill CPI-M supporter in Bengal.

After 26/11, Zardari told US Pakistan will retaliate if India attacks

WASHINGTON – In the wake of 26/11 terror attacks, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari told the US that Islamabad would retaliate if India attacked, but assured that it would not permit non-state actors to dictate state policy, leaked US diplomatic cables reveal.

Asserting that many in the West did not understand the importance of Kashmir … Original article on : After 26/11, Zardari told US Pakistan will retaliate if India attacks.

Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange accused of Rape and Sexual Molestation

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder is a new name in the Interpol’s wanted list as he is charged with accusations of rape and sexual molestations. He is badly wanted by the Sweden authorities.
His crime surfaced on the month of august when two Swedish women filed a case against him. The … Read more »»».

Militant leads to big arms haul in Kashmir

NEW DELHI – A huge haul of arms and ammunition was recovered from Jammu and Kashmir following information given by a Hizbul Mujahideen militant who was arrested here last month, Delhi Police said Wednesday.

The arms were recovered Nov 25 from a cave in Richbagla forest of Rajouri area, additional deputy commissioner of police …. Original source  : Militant leads to big arms haul in Kashmir.

Manipuri separatist leader Meghen nabbed in Bihar

IMPHAL – One of Indias most wanted separatist leaders, Rajkumar Meghen, chief of the outlawed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in Manipur, has been arrested, police said Wednesday.

Sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Tuesday arrested Meghen from near Motihari in Bihars East Champaran district when the rebel leader was trying to cross over …. Original source  : Manipuri separatist leader Meghen nabbed in Bihar.

Pakistan nukes may fall into terrorist hands, fear US diplomats

WASHINGTON – Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme could lead to fissile material falling into the hands of terrorists or a devastating nuclear exchange with India, reveals the latest WikiLeaks cache of US embassy cables that also portray “scepticism that Pakistan will ever cooperate fully in fighting extremist groups” as an insurance against New Delhi.

The leaked … Read more »».

3,200 Taliban killed in Afghanistan in 90 days

LONDON – Secret operations of British and US troops have led to the death of nearly 3,200 Taliban militants in just around 90 days in Afghanistan, a media report said Wednesday.

British Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS) personnel, US Delta Force units, Afghan Special Forces Tiger Teams and troops from other … Original source on Gaea Times at : 3,200 Taliban killed in Afghanistan in 90 days.

Zahra Clare Baker Raped Before Murder?

HICKORY (GaeaTimes.com)- The Hickory Police said that the court documents which stated that the murdered Australian girl Zahra Clare Baker might have been raped before she was raped and dismembered. The information were unsealed by a judge in the US state of North Carolina, the media outlets reported. The 10 year old girl’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.