Crime Watch – Newsletter for February 7, 2011

Sikhs in Pakistan seek compensation for terror losses

ISLAMABAD – Sikhs in Pakistan’s Orakzai Agency bordering Afghanistan have asked the government to compensate the community for the huge losses inflicted on them by terrorists.

A group of Sikh leaders said that terrorists had burnt 26 houses, 18 shops and some factories of their community, Dawn reported Monday. The leaders included Parjeet Singh, Mahan … Read : Sikhs in Pakistan seek compensation for terror losses.

Maoists blast Chitrakot police post, disrupt Bastar life

RAIPUR – Maoists in Chhattisgarh blew up an under-construction police outpost at the tourist location of Chitrakot, blocked a national highway and disrupted life in the interiors of Bastar region to enforce a daylong shutdown Monday.

The first ever attack by Maoists at Chitrakot, some 340 km south from capital Raipur in Bastar district, created …. Original article  : Maoists blast Chitrakot police post, disrupt Bastar life.

Maoist strike hits life in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – A daylong strike called by Maoists to protest against price rise and corruption affected life in southern districts of Orissa Monday with both private and commercial vehicles staying off the roads in several places, police said.

There was no movement of government vehicles in Gajapati, Kandhamal, Malkangiri, Koraput and Rayagada districts, a senior … Read more »»».

Abducted cops still in Maoist captivity, families anxious

RAIPUR – Five policemen, abducted from a passenger bus at gun point, are still being held captive by Maoists in Chhattisgarh and police searches have failed to trace them despite raids in known rebel strongholds in jungle areas.

“No news so far about abducted colleagues, we carried out several raids in the jungles of …. Original source  : Abducted cops still in Maoist captivity, families anxious.

ULFA split, Paresh Baruah rejects Feb 10 peace talks

GUWAHATI – The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has vertically split with the elusive commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah Monday rejecting the proposed Feb 10 peace talks between New Delhi and the rebel leadership now out on bail.

The decision taken by the general council to hold peace talks with the government cannot …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ULFA split, Paresh Baruah rejects Feb 10 peace talks.

Maoists blast in tourist destination Chitrakot

RAIPUR – Maoists in Chhattisgarh blew up an under-construction police outpost at the tourist location of Chitrakot, blocked a national highway and disrupted life in the interiors of Bastar region to enforce a daylong shutdown Monday.

“Several armed rebels, mainly women insurgents, blew up an under-construction police outpost through improved explosive devices in early …. Original source  : Maoists blast in tourist destination Chitrakot.

Kasab death sentence: Mumbai court to decide Feb 21

MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court Monday set Feb 21 as the date when it will pronounce its verdict on Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, sentenced to death for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

The court announced that it will give its verdict Feb 21 confirming or commuting the death … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kasab death sentence: Mumbai court to decide Feb 21.

Mumbai court to decide on Kasab appeal Feb 21

MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court will pronounce on Feb 21 its verdict on Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Kasab’s appeal against the death sentence awarded to him for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said Monday.
… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mumbai court to decide on Kasab appeal Feb 21.

Maoist blow up railway tracks in Jharkhand

RANCHI – Maoist guerrillas blew up railway tracks at two places in Jharkhand early Monday while enforcing a daylong shutdown, affecting train services, police said.

“Maoists blasted a railway track between Yogeshwar and Dania railway stations in Bokaro district. One metre of the railway track has been damaged,” a police official told IANS.
The rebels …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

11 injured in Pakistan bomb blast

ISLAMABAD – At least 11 people were injured Sunday in a bomb blast in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, Xinhua reported.

A bomb exploded Sunday evening near the office of a local land officer in the city of Hub. The blast injured 11 people, including two children, local media reports said.
All the injured were shifted … Read more »».

Ten Al Qaeda suspects stand trial in Yemen

SANA’A – Ten suspected Al Qaeda militants appeared at a state security court in Sana’a Sunday to face charges of plotting attacks on state facilities and foreign interests in Yemen.

The 10 defendants, aged between 20 and 39 years, appeared behind bars during the first hearing that was held amid tight security around the court.
… Read more : Ten Al Qaeda suspects stand trial in Yemen.

Chechen terror suspect threatens Moscow

MOSCOW – Chechnya’s top terrorism suspect Doku Umarov, in a video clip aired Sunday, claimed a connection to the recent suicide bombing at Domododevo airport and threatened further attacks.

The man declared by Russian officials as public enemy number one was seen in the clip wearing a camouflage uniform, sitting in front of a black … Original article on : Chechen terror suspect threatens Moscow.

New Maoist outfit formed in Jharkhand

RANCHI – A 50-member strong Maoist splinter group has been formed in Jharkhand, police said Sunday.

Known as Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), it has around 50 people trained in operating sophisticated weapons, a police officer told IANS on condition of anonymity.
“The new outfit organised a training camp for its members in the jungle … Read : New Maoist outfit formed in Jharkhand.

Super Bowl Mystery Clip Suspect Arrested

TUCSON (GaeaTimes.com)- Almost two years after the 2009 Super Bowl game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals was mysteriously interrupted by a porn clip display, police has been able trace the man responsible for the notorious act. On Friday, FBI and Marana police arrested an Arizona man named Frank Tanori Gonzalez on suspicion …. Read the original article  : here.

Suspected Maoists torch truck in Bengal

KOLKATA – Suspected Maoists set on fire a truck carrying sponge iron in West Bengals West Midnapore district Sunday morning, police said.

The truck was torched on state highway No.9 that passes through Kalaboni forest in Jhargram sub-division of the district, West Midnapore’s Additional Police Superintendent Mukesh Kumar told IANS over phone.
“The road was … Read more »».