Crime Watch – Newsletter for February 21, 2011

Timeline of 26/11 case

MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court Monday upheld the death sentence of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, nearly 27 months after he and nine other gunmen created mayhem in Mumbai killing 166 and injuring over 230 people. Here is the timeline of the case:

Nov 26, 2008: Kasab and nine Pakistani gunmen launch a … Original article on : Timeline of 26/11 case.

Kasab will be asked to appeal: Lawyer

MUMBAI – Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab will be advised to appeal in the Supreme Court against his death sentence the Bombay High Court confirmed Monday for his role in the 26/11 attack, his lawyer Farhana Shah said.

“We will certainly advice Kasab on filing an appeal in the Supreme Court when we meet him,” … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kasab will be asked to appeal: Lawyer.

20 killed in Afghan suicide attack

KUNDUZ – A suicide bomber in the northern province of Kunduz killed at least 20 people and injured dozens inside a government building, an official said Monday.

The attacker detonated his explosives in the Imam Sahib district headquarters, killing and injuring at least 50 people, district governor of Imam Sahib Mohammad Ayub Haqyar said.
Provincial …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Now, hang Kasab fast, say Mumbaikars

MUMBAI – Bursting crackers and shouting slogans, Mumbaikars Monday welcomed the Bombay High Court’s decision upholding the death sentence of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab for his role in the 26/11 attack. Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan termed it a triumph of democracy.

Several people were seen sharing the news with each other while … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Now, hang Kasab fast, say Mumbaikars.

Death for Kasab is victory of justice, says Ujjwal Nikam

MUMBAI – This is a victory of justice and defeat of drama by Pakistani terrorist Kasab, Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said here Monday after the Bombay High Court upheld the death sentence to Kasab a lower court awarded for the killings during the 26/11 terrorist strike.

Speaking to mediapersons, a beaming Nikam said … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Death for Kasab is victory of justice, says Ujjwal Nikam.

Hostage crisis: Maoist bandh hits life in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – A 24-hour statewide bandh called by Maoists hit normal life in parts of Orissa Monday, police said.

The rebels, who abducted Malkangiri district collector R. Vineel Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Mohan Majhi Feb 16, have called for the shutdown to exert pressure on the government to fulfill their demands, including halting of … Read more »»».

Co-accused Indians acquitted for lack of evidence

MUMBAI – Two Indian nationals, alleged to be co-accomplices in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, have been acquitted by the Bombay High Court which upheld the death sentence to Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab here Monday.

The duo – Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed – were named as co-accused in the case and had …. Original article  : Co-accused Indians acquitted for lack of evidence.

Raymond Davis is a CIA spy, says British daily

LONDON – Raymond Davis, who gunned down two men in Lahore, sparking a diplomatic crisis between Islamabad and Washington, is a CIA agent, a media report here said.

The Guardian has dramatically revealed that Davis, 36, was on assignment at the time he shot dead two men who had pulled up near his car Jan … Read more »»».

Kasab smiled as court upheld his death sentence (Second Lead)

MUMBAI – Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab smiled and grinned as a grim division bench of the Bombay High Court Monday upheld the death sentence awarded to him by a lower court for the killings during the 26/11 terrorist strike, lawyers said.

He appeared before the division bench comprising Justice Ranjana Desai and Justice … Read more »»».

Kasab to hang: Bombay High Court

MUMBAI – Bombay High Court Monday upheld the death sentence of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, convicted for the 26/11 attack on Mumbai, police said.

A division bench comprising Justice Ranjana Desai and Justice R.V. More dismissed an appeal filed by Kasab challenging the death sentence by Special Judge M.L. Tahaliyani in May 2010.
…. Source article  : Kasab to hang: Bombay High Court.

Orissa hostage crisis may linger: Mediator

BHUBANESWAR – The release of an Orissa district collector and a junior engineer kidnapped by Maoists on Feb 16 may take some more time as a key rebel ideologue is still behind bars, a mediator said Monday.

G. Haragopal, one of the three mediators chosen by the rebels, said the talks with Maoists may linger … Read : Orissa hostage crisis may linger: Mediator.

Kasab death penalty upheld

MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court Monday upheld the death penalty of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab for the 26/11 attack in this city.

Kasab, the sole surviving terrorist in the 26/11 strike, was given the death penalty by a trial court in May 2010.
… Original source on Gaea Times at : Kasab death penalty upheld.

Orissa hostage crisis may linger, says mediator

BHUBANESWAR – The release of an Orissa district collector and a junior engineer who have been in Maoist captivity since Feb 16 may take some more time as a key rebel ideologue is still behind bars, a mediator said Monday.

G. Haragopal, one of the three mediators chosen by the rebels, said the talks with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Orissa hostage crisis may linger, says mediator.

Orissa hostage crisis: Talks inconclusive, to resume Monday (Intro Night Lead)

BHUBANESWAR – Four days after a district collector and an engineer were abducted by the Maoists, the Orissa government Sunday began talks with the mediators chosen by the rebels. The talks, however, were inconclusive and will resume Monday, an official said.

People from various walks of life including government employees, students, and civil society … Read more »».

Orissa hostage crisis: Talks to resume Monday (Night Lead)

BHUBANESWAR – Four days after a district collector and an engineer were abducted by the Maoists, the Orissa government Sunday began talks with mediators chosen by the rebels. The talks were inconclusive and will resume Monday, an official said.

Three negotiators — Dandapani Mohanty and human rights activists and academicians G. Haragopal and R. Someswar … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Orissa hostage crisis: Talks to resume Monday (Night Lead).

Orissa-mediators’ talks end, to resume Monday

BHUBANESWAR – The Orissa government’s talks with mediators chosen by the Maoists for the release of a district collector and an engineer abducted by the rebels ended inconclusively Sunday. The talks will resume Monday.

Three negotiators — Dandapani Mohanty and human rights activists and academicians G. Haragopal and R. Someswar Rao — held a prolonged …. Original article  : Orissa-mediators’ talks end, to resume Monday.

65 killed in Afghan military operations

KABUL – The governor of Afghanistan’s Kunar province said Sunday 65 people, including civilians and anti-government militants, were killed by NATO-led forces in operations over the past four days.

Kunar province is 185 km east of Afghanistan capital Kabul.
“In the four days of operations against insurgents in Ghazi Abad district, 65 people including … Original source on Gaea Times at : 65 killed in Afghan military operations.

Hostage crisis: Orissa talks to mediators (Second Lead)

BHUBANESWAR – Intensifying efforts for the release of a district collector and an engineer abducted by the Maoists, Orissa Sunday began talks with two mediators chosen by the rebels, an official said.

Two senior government officials held a prolonged discussion with human rights activists and academicians G. Haragopal and R. Someswar Rao who arrived here … Read : Hostage crisis: Orissa talks to mediators (Second Lead).

Will not be cowed down by ULFA threats: Gogoi

GUWAHATI – Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said Sunday the ruling Congress would never be cowed down to threats by hardliners of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) of attacks on leaders and workers in the run-up to the assembly elections.

“Threats to our leaders and workers by the ULFA is nothing new … Read more >>.

US, Arab world patronising Taliban: Pakistani leader

HYDERABAD – The US and its allies, including the Arab world, are patronising Taliban terrorism to destabilise South Asia, a former Pakistani minister said Sunday, apprehending that religious fanatics could take over his country.

Accusing the US, its allies NATO and the Arab world and even the Pakistani army of supplying money and arms to …. Original article  : US, Arab world patronising Taliban: Pakistani leader.