Crime Watch – Newsletter for January 28, 2011

Taj Hotel is honoured to be part of Harvard study

MUMBAI – The Taj Hotel is honoured to be part of a Harvard Business School case study following the inclusion of the heroic response of its employees during the 26/11 terror attacks here, a hotel spokesperson said in a statement.

“We are honoured to be a part of the Harvard Business School case study in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Taj Hotel is honoured to be part of Harvard study.

Arabs more threatened than Jews after watching violent clips

LONDON – A study revealed that the level of threat the Arabs feel after watching a violent clip was significantly higher than for the Jewish participants.

The study was conducted by Moshe Zeidner with counterpart Hasida Ben-Zur and Shlomit Reshef of the University of Haifa, Israel.
They set out to examine whether exposure to TV … Read more »»».

Bangladesh group used Pakistan grenades for terror attacks

DHAKA – Using a cache of 32 grenades it received from Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Bangladeshi Islamist outfit Harkatul Jihad al Islami (HuJI) staged seven attacks during 2004-05 against then opposition leader and now prime minister Sheikh Hasina and others, investigators have disclosed.

The attacks also were against former finance minister S.A.M.S. Kibria and then …. Source article  : Bangladesh group used Pakistan grenades for terror attacks.

Police kill nine suspected Maoists in Jharkhand

RANCHI – At least nine Maoists were killed in a gun battle with the police in Jharkhand’s Latehar district early Friday, police said. Their bodies were also recovered.

“We got information about Maoists’ presence in Barwadih jungle late Thursday. Police forces surrounded the jungle and asked the guerrillas to surrender,” Superintendent of Police Kuldip Dwivedi …. Read the original article  : Police kill nine suspected Maoists in Jharkhand.

Abducted Chhattisgarh cops untraceable, Maoists mum

RAIPUR – Five policemen and a civilian abducted by Maoists three days ago in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district remained untraceable Friday despite extensive search operations while the guerrillas maintained silence, not making any demands in exchange for their release, police said.

“Police search parties combed several forested locations in Narayanpur district where rebels could have … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Abducted Chhattisgarh cops untraceable, Maoists mum.

Pakistan to again seek access to 26/11 witnesses

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has again decided to ask India for access to the witnesses of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack to record their statements. A formal request is going to be filed soon, officials said.

This would be the second time that Pakistan would be making such a request, interior ministry officials told The Express …. Original source  : Pakistan to again seek access to 26/11 witnesses.

Nine Maoists killed in Jharkhand

RANCHI – At least nine Maoist guerrillas were killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Jharkhand’s Latehar district early Friday, police said.

“We got information about Maoists’ presence in Barwadih jungle late Thursday. Police forces surrounded the jungle and asked Maoists to surrender. The rebels started firing against the police and the encounter lasted …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nine Maoists killed in Jharkhand.

Protests in Megalaya over fake gunfight

SHILLONG – Angry villagers Thursday protested in Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills district against the killing of a Garo rebel leader in an alleged fake gunfight by security forces.

Washington N.Marak, 50, a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebel was shot dead Wednesday and four suspected rebels arrested from Rongrekgre village. Police claimed to have recovered …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Village headman held for helping Maoists

BHUBANESWAR – A sarpanch (village council chief) in Orissa’s Sundergarh district was arrested Thursday for supplying explosives to Maoists, police said.

Srikant Samant of Chandiposh was arrested for supplying explosives to the rebels, Superintendent of Police Diptesh Patnaik told IANS.
Samant was arrested after police discovered a huge catch of explosives including gelatin sticks, detonators … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Village headman held for helping Maoists.

48 killed in Baghdad car bombing

BAGHDAD – At least 48 people were killed and 121 injured in a car bomb blast in northwestern Baghdad Thursday, an interior ministry official said.

The attack took place in the afternoon when a booby-trapped car parked in Shula area was detonated, the official told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
Following the deadly blast, dozens …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 48 killed in Baghdad car bombing.

Moscow suicide bomber hung around for 15 minutes: report

Moscow, Jan 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The suicide bomber who detonated an explosive device Monday at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport was hanging around the arrival zone for about 15 minutes before blowing himself up, an investigator said Thursday.

The terrorist mixed with the crowd and pretended to be waiting for somebody for 15 minutes, the investigator said, …. Source article  : Moscow suicide bomber hung around for 15 minutes: report.

Contract killer of Chhota Rajan gang nabbed

MUMBAI – The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Mumbai Police Thursday arrested a contract killer who used to work with the Chhota Rajan gang, an official said.

We have arrested 31-year-old Avinash Rashid Narayan Mishra and have seized seven revolvers and 28 cartridges from him. Mishra used to work in the Chhota Rajan gang and … Read more : Contract killer of Chhota Rajan gang nabbed.

Elements in Pakistani state back terror: India

NEW DELHI – Ahead of bilateral talks in Thimphu, India Thursday asked Pakistan to tackle the ‘Frankenstein monster’ of terror it has created and said “some elements” in the Pakistani state were backing terrorists.

India also pointed out that it had beefed up security around its assets in Afghanistan and demanded that safe havens … Read more : Elements in Pakistani state back terror: India.

Terror threat to Indians in Afghanistan not over: India

NEW DELHI – There is “constant threat” of terror attacks to Indian interests in Afghanistan, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said Thursday, adding that New Delhi had strengthened security around its missions and project sites in the country.

“There is a constant threat. It is not over. We have taken measures to strengthen security at embassy … Original article on : Terror threat to Indians in Afghanistan not over: India.

Yeshwant Sonawane’s Killers Arrested

NASHIK, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- According to the latest investigation of the police, it has been discovered that the main culprits behind the brutal murder of additional district collector of Malegoan, Yeshwant Sonawane was none other than the mafias involved in the black marketing of kerosene in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. All the accused have …. Source article  : Yeshwant Sonawane’s Killers Arrested.

Blast in Davos hotel ahead of WEF meet

DAVOS – A small blast took place at a hotel close to the site of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, breaking the windows of the premises, a media report Thursday said.

A session focusing on organised crime – \”Criminals Without Borders\” – was scheduled for the hotel at noon Thursday, with speakers including … Read : Blast in Davos hotel ahead of WEF meet.

Bomb scare at Rajiv Chowk metro station

NEW DELHI – Entry to the bustling Rajiv Chowk metro station was barred for an hour Thursday and a search undertaken after police received an anonymous call threatening to blow up the station. The call was later declared a hoax.

According to a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) official, the police received a call at … Read : Bomb scare at Rajiv Chowk metro station.

Lindsay Ann Hawker’s Murderer Confesses Through Book

LOS ANGELES, (GaeaTimes.com)- Tatsuya Ichihashi, the 32 year old man who was accused of killing and raping British teacher Lindsay Ann Hawker in 2007 has confessed in his book that he wished that the victim ‘could come back to life’. Tatsuya Ichihashi was arrested in 2009 after being on the run for more … Original article on : Lindsay Ann Hawker’s Murderer Confesses Through Book.