Crime Watch – Newsletter for January 25, 2011

Rajesh Talwar Attacked Near Court

GHAZIABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a sensational development the father of Aarushi Talwar, namely Rajesh Talwar has been attacked near Ghaziabad court and the assault left him bleeding extensively. The man who attacked him used a meat cleaver. The 29 year old man was later identified as Utsav Sharma. The cops said later …. Original article  : Rajesh Talwar Attacked Near Court.

Goods train bombed, bus attacked in Assam ahead of R-Day

GUWAHATI/IMPHAL – Tribal militants Tuesday bombed a goods train and attacked a passenger bus wounding three people in separate incidents in Assam ahead of Republic Day.

The running of all night passenger trains in the region has been suspended until Jan 30 on security reasons, officials said.
Both the incidents are believed to be part … Original source on Gaea Times at : Goods train bombed, bus attacked in Assam ahead of R-Day.

Two terrorists involved in Moscow airport blast

Moscow, Jan 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two terrorists were involved in a suicide bomb attack at Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport that killed 35 and injured up to 180 Monday, a law enforcement source said.

Both terrorists died in the explosion that ripped through the international arrivals zone at 4.40 p.m., as friends and taxi drivers were … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Two terrorists involved in Moscow airport blast.

Chhattisgarh ups security after Maoists threat

RAIPUR – Security was stepped up across Chhattisgarh and forces were relocated to vulnerable areas of Bastar region Tuesday in the wake of inputs that rebels may carry out attacks on Republic Day Wednesday.

“Security forces always maintain extra vigil in Maoist strongholds but ahead of the Republic Day function, troopers were relocated in jungle … Read more : Chhattisgarh ups security after Maoists threat.

It was a well-planned terrorist act: Medvedev

Moscow, Jan 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Tuesday termed the Monday’s deadly blast incident at the capital’s Domodedovo International Airport as “a well-planned terrorist act” which aimed at killing “as many people as possible”.

According to preliminary reports, a suicide bomber blew himself up Monday afternoon in the airport’s crowded international arrivals hall …. Source  : It was a well-planned terrorist act: Medvedev.

Menon to visit Washington to prepare for strategic dialogue

WASHINGTON – Counter-terrorism cooperation is expected to be high on the agenda of Indian National Security Advisor, Shivshankar Menon, in talks here this week in preparation for the next round of India-US Strategic Dialogue in April.

Menon will meet several top Obama Administration officials including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who will lead the US …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Menon to visit Washington to prepare for strategic dialogue.

Unease after ex-official’s death in Taliban captivity

Islamabad, Jan 25 (IANS/AKI) The death in captivity of former Pakistani intelligence official Sultan Amir Tarar almost a year after he was kidnapped by militants has caused unease among officials and the militants themselves, said a prominent analyst.

Nothing is clear so far. But it looks like he died apparently from cardiac arrest as … Read : Unease after ex-official’s death in Taliban captivity.

Anti terror panel blames `insufficient’ security for Moscow blast

MOSCOW – Insufficient security measures in Moscow’s Domodedovo airport are to blame for Monday’s deadly blast, which left 35 dead, a spokesman for Russia’s national anti-terrorism committee (NAC) said Tuesday.

“Security measures in the Domodedovo airport were insufficient, otherwise the terrorist attack would have never taken place,” Nikolai Sintsov told the Rossiya 24 TV channel.
…. Source  : Anti terror panel blames `insufficient’ security for Moscow blast.

Paris airport evacuated over suspected explosive

PARIS – An airport in Paris was briefly evacuated Monday after authorities received a report of suspected explosive, police said.

A bomb disposal expert was called to a terminal at the Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport on the northern outskirts of Paris, where an unclaimed baggage was found and reckoned to be an explosive, a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Paris airport evacuated over suspected explosive.

UN chief slams bombing at Moscow airport

UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the deadly suicide bombing at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport Monday, which killed at least 35 people.

The secretary-general is “appalled” by the incident and “condemns this deplorable and unjustifiable act of violence against innocents”, UN spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters here.
According to Xinhua, Ban “conveys his …. Original source  : UN chief slams bombing at Moscow airport.

Obama condemns ‘outrageous’ attack at Moscow airport

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama condemned the “outrageous” suicide attack on a Moscow airport Monday and vowed to stand firmly with Russia in fighting terrorism.

“I strongly condemn this outrageous act of terrorism against the Russian people at the Domodedovo Airport,” Obama said in a statement read by White House spokesman Robert Gibbs.
“I …. Source  : Obama condemns ‘outrageous’ attack at Moscow airport.

Suicide bombers kill 35 in Moscow airport (Fourth Lead)

MOSCOW – A suicide bombing attack Monday at Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport killed at least 35 people. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered an increase of security at all of the country’s airports and transportation hubs.

Yelena Galanova, the airport’s press secretary, confirmed that the toll from the deadly blast has risen to 35.
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Suicide bombers kill 31 in Moscow airport (Third Lead)

MOSCOW – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered an increase of security at all of the country’s airports and transportation hubs after a suicide bombing Monday ripped through Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport, killing at least 31 people.

At least 130 other people were injured in the blast that took place at the airport’s international arrivals hall …. Read the original article  : here.

31 killed in Moscow airport suicide bombing (Second Lead)

MOSCOW – At least 31 people were killed and over 130 injured in an apparent suicide bombing at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport Monday, the Russian health ministry said.

The Russian Investigative Committee’s Transport Investigative Department confirmed that an explosion occurred at Domodedovo airport’s luggage reclaim zone at the international arrivals terminal, Itar-Tass news agency reported.
“According …. Original article  : 31 killed in Moscow airport suicide bombing (Second Lead).

Maoist leader arrested, sent to police custody

KOLKATA – A local court in West Bengals West Midnapore district Monday sent an arrested Maoist leader to 14 days police custody, police said.

“Kaliram Soren, a Maoist squad member active in Binpur area, was arrested Sunday night and presented before the Jhargram court Monday afternoon. The court has remanded him in police custody for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maoist leader arrested, sent to police custody.

20 killed in Moscow airport blast

MOSCOW – At least 20 people were killed in a suicide explosion at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport Monday evening, media reports said.

The Investigative Committee’s Transport Investigative Department confirmed the explosion occurred at the luggage reclaim zone at the international arrivals terminal, Itar-Tass news agency reported.
However, according to RIA Novosti, the toll was 10.
Preliminary …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 20 killed in Moscow airport blast.

Ahmedabad blasts convicts’ sentences enhanced

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Monday enhanced the sentences of four people convicted in the May 2002 tiffin box bomb blasts in Ahmedabad from ten years jail to life imprisonment, while the fifth was absolved of all charges.

A division bench of Justice Jayant Patel and Justice H.B. Antani Monday allowed the states … Read more : Ahmedabad blasts convicts’ sentences enhanced.

26 Shiite pilgrims killed in Iraq car bombings

KARBALA – Terrorists set off two car bombs in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala Monday, killing at least 26 mostly Shiite pilgrims and injuring nearly 200 others, security and medical officials said.

In the first attack, a car exploded in a parking lot, killing 12 and injuring 32.
A second car bomb exploded a few …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Three Maoists arrested in Jharkhand

RANCHI – Three Maoist guerrillas, wanted for murder and other serious offences, were arrested in Jharkhand Monday, police said.

Pawan Gope, commander of Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) was arrested from Tupudana situated on outskirts of Ranchi. Two more PLFI rebels were arrested from Bhonda village of Khuti district, around 45 km from Ranchi, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Three Maoists arrested in Jharkhand.