Crime Watch – Newsletter for January 8, 2011

San Jose Police Arrests Two Bank Robbers

SAN JOSE (GaeaTimes.com)- Reports from some of the most reliable sources say that a bank teller is facing hard times in the custody of the police for permitting a bank robbery in his branch in San Jose. Jose Luna, 21, along with his assistant, Steven Davis are in police custody on charges of conspiracy …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : San Jose Police Arrests Two Bank Robbers.

Hindutva ‘terror groups’ threat to India: CPI-M

NEW DELHI – The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Saturday urged the government to pursue the investigation into bomb blasts blamed on “Hindutva terror groups”, calling them a threat to India.

“The reported statements by Aseemananda, co-accused in a series of bomb blasts by Hindutva terrorist groups, shows that it is not just a [..] Read the original article: here.

Suspicious envelope ignites in US post office

WASHINGTON – An envelope circulating through the US postal system ignited Friday in a Washington post office, CNN reported.

A worker at the post office detected smoke while sorting mail and tossed the suspicious envelope into a bin as it caught fire, authorities said. No one was hurt, authorities said.
The incident prompted concerns following …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Suspicious envelope ignites in US post office.

Air India bomber gets nine more years in jail

TORONTO – Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only convicted Air India bomber, was Friday sentenced to nine more years for lying under oath at the Air India Kanishka bombing trial. The verdict was pronounced by a court in Vancouver.

Air India Kanishka flight 182 from Montreal to Delhi was blown off mid-air near Ireland June 23, …. Original source  : Air India bomber gets nine more years in jail.

Ban on night trains lifted – partly

KOLKATA – Authorities Friday decided to resume train traffic at night in Chakradharpur-Rourkela section but said the ban will remain in the Kharagpur-Tata and Kharagpur-Adra areas due to Maoist threats.

The South Eastern Railway had restricted the movement of trains between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in Kharagpur-Adra, Kharagpur-Tata and Chakradharpur-Rourkela sections.
This followed …. Read the original article  : Ban on night trains lifted — partly.

Istanbul mosque bomb threat turns out to be a hoax

ISTANBUL – A historic 16th century mosque in Istanbul received a bomb threat Friday that later turned out to be a hoax call, police said.

The Yeni Camii or New Mosque, located in Eminonu district, is one of the best known sights of Istanbul.
The bomb threat resulted in police closing all roads …. Original source  : Istanbul mosque bomb threat turns out to be a hoax.

Blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

ISLAMABAD – At least six people, including two police officers, were injured in a blast Friday evening at a market place in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a media report said.

The blast took place at about 6.30 p.m. at the Umarzai Market in Charsadda, a city north of provincial capital Peshawar, Xinhua reported citing …. Source article  : Blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Israeli troops kill man mistaken for Hamas leader

LONDON – Israel’s military has expressed “regret” for having shot dead an innocent 67-year-old man in his bed, after he was mistaken for a Hamas leader, Sky News reported Friday.

Omar Kawasme was killed during a raid in the West Bank city of Hebron.
According to eyewitnesses, the soldiers were looking for Kawasme’s neighbour – …. Read the original article  : Israeli troops kill man mistaken for Hamas leader.

Taliban bomb expert captured by NATO

KABUL – Afghan and NATO coalition forces have captured a Taliban leader, reported to be an expert in using improvised explosive devices, in southern Afghanistan, a NATO statement said Friday.

The Taliban leader, operating in Qalat district and responsible for targeting many coalition-force vehicles in the district, was arrested during a security operation in Zabul … Original source on Gaea Times at : Taliban bomb expert captured by NATO.

Aseemanand confesses to his involvement in Samjhauta, Ajmer blasts

NEW DELHI – Arrested Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Swami Aseemanand has confessed before a magistrate that he along with other Hindu activists was involved in the Malegaon, Samjhauta Express, Ajmer and Mecca Masjid bombings.

Aseemanand’s confession has unravelled the “inner workings of the Hindutva terror network” before the magistrate, according to the weekly … Read more : Aseemanand confesses to his involvement in Samjhauta, Ajmer blasts.

Maryland Staged Terror: Explosion Not By Terrorist Groups

MARYLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- Two explosives blasted in Department of Transportation headquarters, Hanover and Government building in Annapolis. The first package was opened at about 12:30 p.m in Annapolis, in the Jeffrey Building on Francis Street that led to a blast in the location. About 15 minutes later the blast in Hanover followed. Authorities say that this … Read : Maryland Staged Terror: Explosion Not By Terrorist Groups.

17 killed in Afghan suicide attack

KABUL – At least 17 people were killed and 23 injured Friday in a suicide bombing targeting a border police commander in southern Afghanistan, an official said.

The commander was among those killed in the attack in Kandahar province, said Zulmai Ayobi, the provincial governor’s spokesman.
The bombing took place in the Spin Boldak …. Original article  : 17 killed in Afghan suicide attack.