Crime Watch – Newsletter for January 13, 2011

Government to pump in Rs 6 bn to fight Maoists

NEW DELHI – The government is pumping in Rs.580 crore (Rs 5.8 billion) under a special security scheme which would include strengthening road connectivity and recruiting 12,000 more special police officers (SPO) to boost its fighting power against Maoists in mineral-rich central and eastern India.

The central government is increasing its money and muscle power [..] Read the original article: here.

NIA chargesheets 30 SIMI activists in Kerala

KOCHI – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Thursday chargesheeted 30 activists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in connection with the Wagamon camp of December 2007 in Kerala where participants were allegedly imparted weapons training.

The NIA team submitted its chargesheet at the special NIA court here Thursday. Those named have been …. Original article  : NIA chargesheets 30 SIMI activists in Kerala.

More blasts in Pakistan, three killed

ISLAMABAD – At least two policemen and a security man were killed Thursday in two separate attacks on security personnel in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where 20 people were killed in a suicide blast a day earlier.

A roadside bomb targeting a police van killed two police officials and injured five others in Jani Khel …. Source article  : More blasts in Pakistan, three killed.

Samjhauta blasts: Aseemanand gets 14-day judicial remand

PANCHKULA – Hindutva activist Swami Aseemanand, in custody for his alleged involvement in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts, was Thursday sent to 14-day judicial remand by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court here.

Aseemanand, who was presented before the court amid tight security, will be be lodged to Ambala jail, around 35 km …. Original article  : Samjhauta blasts: Aseemanand gets 14-day judicial remand.

Three killed in another blast in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – At least two policemen and a security man were killed Thursday in two separate attacks on security personnel in Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, hours after 20 people were killed in a suicide blast Wednesday evening.

Two policemen were killed and five others were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Three killed in another blast in Pakistan.

Pakistan is ‘epicentre’ of global terrorism: US

WASHINGTON – Calling Pakistan as the “epicentre” of global terrorism, a top US military official has said that America can’t succeed in Afghanistan unless terrorist safe havens in Pakistan are shut down.

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again it [Pakistan] is the epicentre of terrorism in the world right now, and it … Read : Pakistan is ‘epicentre’ of global terrorism: US.

20 killed in blast outside Pakistan police station (Second Lead)

ISLAMABAD – At least 20 people were killed and 15 injured in a suicide blast targeting a police station in Bannu district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Wednesday evening, officials said.

“The suicide bomber hit the outer wall of Marian police station with an explosives-laden vehicle,” Express TV channel reported quoting security officials.
“Twelve security [..] Read the original article: here.

Blast outside Pakistan police station kills seven

ISLAMABAD – At least seven people were killed and several injured in a suicide blast targeting a police station in Bannu district in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Wednesday evening, a media report said.

“The suicide bomber hit the outer wall of Marian police station with an explosives-laden vehicle”, Samaa TV channel reported quoting security officials.
… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Blast outside Pakistan police station kills seven.

Suicide blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

ISLAMABAD – A suicide blast targeting a police station in Bannu district in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province reportedly caused several casualties Wednesday evening, a media report said.

“The suicide bomber hit the outer wall of Marian police station with an explosives-laden vehicle”, Samaa TV channel reported quoting security officials.
Earlier Wednesday afternoon, two back-to-back blasts … Read more >>.

30 Taliban militants surrender in Afghanistan

KABUL – Thirty Taliban militants gave up insurgency in Afghanistan’s Ghor province and surrendered to authorities Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

“A group of 30 armed men under commander Mullah Mohammad Yousuf surrendered to the government in the provincial capital Chaghcharan this morning,” Abdullah Heiwad, the governor of Ghor province, was quoted as saying.
Ghor is situated …. Read the original article  : 30 Taliban militants surrender in Afghanistan.