Accidents & Disasters – Newsletter for February 5, 2011

26/11 martyr’s uncle succumbs to self-immolation bid

NEW DELHI – K. Mohanan, the paternal uncle of 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, succumbed to injuries sustained in a self-immolation bid, doctors said Saturday.

Mohanan, who suffered 98 percent burn injuries after a self-immolation attempt Thursday evening, died Friday around midnight. He was admitted to the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital following the self-immolation attempt. …. Source article  : 26/11 martyr’s uncle succumbs to self-immolation bid.

We need time to decide US official’s case: Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad has told Washington that it needs time to decide the case of Raymond Davis who shot dead two Pakistanis in Lahore late last month.

The government, which is yet to decide on whether Davis enjoys diplomatic immunity, has informed the US about domestic compulsions as well as public backlash to any move [..] Read the original article: here.

Blast at Egypt gas pipeline

Cairo, Feb 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Egyptian Army has stopped the gas flow at a pipeline in Egypt’s North Sinai following an explosion, the governor of the province said Saturday.

The explosion at the pipeline, which supplies gas to Israel, occurred Saturday morning near the Egyptian town of El Arish, close to the Egyptian-Israeli border.
… Read more : Blast at Egypt gas pipeline.

Notices served on 17 Indians over black money abroad: Mukherjee

KOLKATA – Notices have been served on 17 Indians suspected of having stashed black money in tax havens abroad but it will not be possible to reveal their names as yet, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here Saturday.

“We have received a few names. We have already served notices on 17 persons and …. Original source  : Notices served on 17 Indians over black money abroad: Mukherjee.

Protests after Kashmir civilian killed in army firing

SRINAGAR – The killing of a civilian in an army ambush for guerrillas triggered protests in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district Saturday morning even as the army said the accidental death was “regrettable”.

Manzoor Ahmad Magray, 24, a resident of Chogal village in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, some 70 km from here, was killed at … Read more : Protests after Kashmir civilian killed in army firing.

Oman national held in Haryana

HISAR – An Oman national was arrested from near the military area of Haryana’s Hisar town on suspicion of being a spy, police said Saturday.

According to police, the accused has been identified as Hasan Bin Abdullah Abrahim and he was staying here illegally for the last one month.
“Acting on a tip-off, we arrested …. Original source  : Oman national held in Haryana.

Three injured in Delhi cylinder blast

NEW DELHI – Three members of a family, including two children, were injured in a cylinder blast in a west Delhi house, police said Saturday.

The blast took place in Veena Enclave of Nangloi area Friday night. The injured have been identified as Heera Chand, 38, Sumit, 10, and seven-year-old Sujit.
“They were taken to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Three injured in Delhi cylinder blast.

Four of family killed in Uttar Pradesh accident

FIROZABAD – Four members of a family were killed and three critically injured when the car they were travelling in ploughed into a stationary truck here Saturday, police said.

The accident took place in Shikohabad town when their Bolero car rammed into the truck, killing four men on the spot.
It appears that the car …. Source article  : Four of family killed in Uttar Pradesh accident.

Assassination attempt on Egypt vice president: Report

WASHINGTON – An assassination attempt on Egypt’s Vice President Omar Suleiman has failed, but it left two of his bodyguards dead, a media report said.

The attempt to kill Suleiman took place in recent days, sources told Fox News Saturday.
Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak had appointed Suleiman as vice president to quell the unrest …. Source  : Assassination attempt on Egypt vice president: Report.

Criminal, arms supplier arrested in Mumbai with arms

MUMBAI – A member of the Chota Rajan gang and an arms supplier were arrested in two separate cases by the Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch and arms recovered from them, police said Friday.

“Zuber Abdul Hamid Jamadar, who was arrested Wednesday is an aide and cousin of slain underworld operative Farid Tanasha, Joint Commissioner … Read more : Criminal, arms supplier arrested in Mumbai with arms.

Man shot dead in south Delhi

NEW DELHI – A 30-year-old man, who worked in an education department, was shot dead near his residence by unidentified armed assailants in south Delhi’s Neb Sarai area, police said Friday.

The incident took place around 10.30 p.m. Thursday when the deceased was returning home along with his mother and relatives after attending a …. Source article  : Man shot dead in south Delhi.

Man stabbed to death

NEW DELHI – A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in an east Delhi park Friday. Police are searching for his absconding friend with whom he had a fight a few days ago.

The deceased was identified as Prem Sharma, resident of Gharoli Dairy Farm. “We got a call that a man was lying in … Read more : Man stabbed to death.

Two held for robbery in west Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Delhi Police have arrested two men for their alleged involvement in three robberies in west Delhi, police said Friday.

The arrested are Mohammad Afjal and Sual, both aged 22 years.
“Afjal is an aspiring self-styled don and both of them are habitual offenders and have been arrested many times,” … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Two held for robbery in west Delhi.

Illicit liquor manufacturing unit unearthed, six held

NEW DELHI – The Delhi Police Crime Branch has unearthed a manufacturing unit making illicit premium scotch whisky, a printing press where fake stickers and labels of various premium brands were printed and arrested six people with 156 liquor bottles.

Police received a tip-off about a man in a Toyota Corolla car who was … Original article on : Illicit liquor manufacturing unit unearthed, six held.

Police pulled up for filing charges in rape case after 6 years

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday came down heavily on Delhi Police for filing a charge-sheet after six years against a person who in 2001, when he was a juvenile, allegedly eloped with his minor neighbour and raped her.

Justice Shiv Narain Dhingra said: “I consider that the prosecution owes an explanation as …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Police pulled up for filing charges in rape case after 6 years.

Ten killed in Bangladesh accident

DHAKA – At least ten political activists were killed when their minibus collided head-on with an oil-laden lorry in Bangladesh’s central Faridpur district Friday, police said.

Seven of the victims died instantly in the collision. They were on board the bus carrying supporters of a newly elected ruling party lawmaker when it hit the lorry, …. Original source  : Ten killed in Bangladesh accident.

Haryana sets up police stations to check power, water theft

CHANDIGARH – In a unique move, the Haryana government Friday announced the setting up of police stations to check the theft of power and canal water in the state.

Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda approved the proposal of setting up of eight special police stations to check the theft of power and canal water in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Haryana sets up police stations to check power, water theft.

Girl seriously injured in wall collapse

NEW DELHI – A four-year-old girl was critically injured Friday when the wall of the next-door police station collapsed on her house in north Delhi, police said. The girl has been admitted to a hospital.

A fire department official said the incident took place in Welcome area at around 1.30 p.m.
The girl …. Read the original article  : Girl seriously injured in wall collapse.

Drunken son kills mother

NEW DELHI – Enraged over his mother not agreeing to sell their house, a drunken man strangled his 80-year-old mother and then slammed her head on the floor in Mongolpuri northwest Delhi, police said Friday. The man has been arrested.

The accused Somnath, 40, allegedly strangled Amar Devi and hit her head on the …. Original source  : Drunken son kills mother.

Satyawati College student hangs self in classroom

NEW DELHI – A second-year Bachelor of Arts student of Satyawati College in north Delhi was found hanging from a ceiling fan in one of the classrooms here Friday afternoon, police said.

The incident came to light at around 3.15 p.m. when a college employee found Amir Mallik, 21, hanging in a classroom in the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.