Crime Watch – Newsletter for January 14, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Unclaimed Maoist literature found, Chhattisgarh begins probe
RAIPUR – A probe was launched Friday into unclaimed cartons of Maoist literature found at the Raipur railway station’s parcel warehouse that has vital details about key Maoist leaders, police said.
Railway officials spotted two unclaimed cartons belonging to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during “a clean-up of old and unclaimed delivery …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Andhra, centre issued notice on killing of Maoist leader Azad
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday issued notices to the central and Andhra Pradesh governments on the killing of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) spokesperson Chirukuri Rajkumar alias Azad and journalist Hemendra Pandey in a police shootout in July 2010.
The apex court bench of Justices Aftab Alam and Justice R.M. Lodha issued … Read more : Andhra, centre issued notice on killing of Maoist leader Azad.
Chhattisgarh cops probe unclaimed Maoist literature
RAIPUR – Chhattisgarh Police Friday began probe into unclaimed cartons of Maoist literature found at Raipur railway station’s parcel godown that reportedly had vital details about key Maoist leaders.
Sources said that railway authorities reported to police Friday that two unclaimed cartons filled with vital documents belonging to outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist were lying …. Read the original article : Chhattisgarh cops probe unclaimed Maoist literature.
Samjhauta blasts probe moving at snail’s pace: Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has accused India of moving at “snail’s pace” in probing the 2007 Samjhauta Express train bombing, and said it hoped New Delhi will share details of the investigaton with Islamabad “at the earliest”.
“We hope India will share details of their investigations with Pakistan at the earliest, as was conveyed to …. Source article : Samjhauta blasts probe moving at snail’s pace: Pakistan.
‘Eventual solution’ to terrorism lies with Pakistan, says US
WASHINGTON – The United States will continue to engage with Islamabad as it looks at Pakistan as part of the “eventual solution” to the problem of terrorism originating from there, a senior administration official has said.
From the very beginning of his administration President Barack Obama has “wanted to focus on Pakistan, recognizing the tremendous … Original article on : ‘Eventual solution’ to terrorism lies with Pakistan, says US.
Al Qaeda claims role in fatal kidnapping of Frenchmen
PARIS/NIAMEY – Terrorist organization Al Qaeda Thursday claimed a role in the kidnapping of two Frenchmen in Niger this weekend that led to the mens’ death as French troops tried to free them.
Al Qaeda made the announcement via an audio recording passed on to the al-Jazeera broadcaster Thursday.
The recording confirmed that the men …. Read the original article : Al Qaeda claims role in fatal kidnapping of Frenchmen.
CBI receives Malegaon re-investigation nod
MUMBAI – In a significant development, a special court here Thursday granted permission to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to re-investigate the Sep 8, 2006 Malegaon serial blasts.
The permission, by Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) special court Judge Y.D. Shinde, comes in the wake of the reported confession of Hindutva activist … Original article on : CBI receives Malegaon re-investigation nod.
Man threatens to blow himself up in London
LONDON – Many areas of central London had to be shut down Thursday after a man broke into a shop and threatened to blow himself up.
The unnamed man, who broke into a shop in Regent Street, was arrested following a four-hour stand-off with armed officers, The Sun reported.
Police teams rushed to an Accessorize … Read more »».