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Tag: Terrorism

  • Four Killed In Mysterious Explosion At Scrap Dealer’s Shop In Kashmir’s Sopore |

    Four individuals lost their lives in an explosion in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, according to a report by PTI. The incident took place inside a scrap dealer’s shop located at Sher Colony in the Sopore town of Baramulla district. The explosion occurred as some individuals were unloading scrap from a truck, officials added..

    Two of the individuals died at the scene, while the other two later succumbed to their injuries. The deceased have been identified as Nazir Ahmad Nadroo, aged 40, Aazim Ashraf Mir, aged 20, Aadil Rashid Bhat, aged 23, and Mohammad Azhar, aged 25, all of whom were residents of Sher Colony. The precise nature and cause of the blast are yet to be determined. Officials have dispatched a team of forensic experts to the explosion site.

  • India Will Enter Pakistan To Kill Terrorists If They Flee There: Rajnath Singh |

    NEW DELHI: In a resolute warning to terror outfits, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has affirmed India’s commitment to thwarting terrorism, even if it means crossing the borders. Responding to recent allegations and echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertive stance, Singh stated that India would pursue terrorists who seek refuge in Pakistan after perpetrating acts of violence in India. “20 terrorists ko maara hai? Koi bhi terrorist hamare padosi desh se yadi Bharat ko disturb karne ki koshish karega, ya yahan par aatankwadi harkatein karega, to uska muh tod jawab denge. Yadi woh bhaag kar Pakistan mein jayega, to Pakistan mein ghus kar maarenge (Did you say we killed 20 terrorists? If any terrorist from Pakistan tries to disturb India, or commits terrorist acts here, we will give a befitting response. If he runs away to Pakistan, we will go there and kill him),” Rajnath Singh while speaking to a private media house.

    No Tolerance For Terrorism: Rajnath

    Singh emphasized India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, asserting that the country will not hesitate to take decisive action against those who disturb its peace. He reiterated India’s desire for peaceful relations with neighbouring countries but underscored the nation’s readiness to respond firmly to any threat to its security.

    Escalating Tensions

    Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the 2019 Pulwama attack, which India attributed to Pakistan-based militants. The subsequent airstrikes by India on terrorist targets in Pakistan further strained relations between the two nations.

    International Allegations

    Recent allegations, particularly highlighted by UK-based media outlet The Guardian, have accused India of extrajudicial killings in Pakistan. These claims have sparked international scrutiny and contributed to the ongoing diplomatic friction between India and Pakistan. The Guardian report came months after Canada and the US accused India of killing or attempting to kill Khalistani terrorists in those countries. Canada said in September that it was pursuing “credible allegations” linking India to the death of a Sikh separatist leader shot dead in June – claims that India said were “absurd and motivated”. A top Canadian official said in January that India was cooperating in the matter and bilateral ties were improving. Similarly, the US said in November that it had thwarted an Indian plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader and announced charges against a person it said had worked with India to orchestrate the attempted murder.

    Denial And Counterclaims

    New Delhi, however, maintains that targeted killings in other countries are not a policy of the Indian government. The Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated its stand that it has no role to play in these killings. The MEA claimed that they were ‘false and malicious anti-India propaganda’. 

    Despite these tensions, efforts to improve bilateral relations have been observed, with India expressing a willingness to cooperate in investigations. Both Canada and the US have acknowledged India’s cooperation in addressing the allegations, signalling a potential thaw in diplomatic relations.

    Prime Minister Modi has reiterated India’s commitment to investigating any information regarding alleged extraterritorial activities. This commitment underscores India’s adherence to the rule of law and its determination to address accusations transparently.

  • ATS Arrests Indian Embassy Employee Posted In Moscow For Spying For Pakistan’s ISI

    Satendra was providing critical and confidential information to ISI handlers in exchange for financial gains. 

  • BSF Gunned Down Pakistani Drones Smuggling Narcotics Via Punjab This Year

    In an attempt to deter the movement of drugs via Punjab, the BSF employed a three-pronged operation to either successfully strike down or recover enemy drones. Apart from intercepting the drones, authorities have also apprehended smugglers who took part in facilitating the smuggling of narcotics from Pakistan. 
     
     

  • Five Anti-India Terrorists Who Met Their End On Foreign Soil |

    New Delhi: India has been facing various threats from terrorist groups and separatist movements that operate from foreign soil. These anti-India elements have been responsible for many attacks on Indian soil, such as the Pathankot airbase attack, the Dhangri terror attack, and the IC-814 hijacking. However, in recent months, many of these enemies of India have met their fate in the countries they sought refuge in. From Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Shahid Latif to Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, several terrorists wanted by India have found their end on foreign soil.

     

     Here are five examples of anti-India terrorists who were killed on foreign soil:

    1. Shahid Latif: The Pathankot Mastermind

    Shahid Latif was a member of the banned terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and the key conspirator behind the 2016 attack on an Indian Air Force base in Pathankot, which killed seven Indian personnel. He was on the National Investigation Agency’s wanted list, and had a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head. He was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in a mosque in Daska town of Pakistan’s Sialkot district on October 6, 20231.

    2. Hardeep Singh Nijjar: The Khalistan Tiger

    Hardeep Singh Nijjar was the chief of the outlawed Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), and one of India’s most-wanted terrorists. He was involved in recruiting and training people for the separatist movement, and was also a part of the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) group. He was designated as a terrorist by India in 2020, and had an Interpol Red Corner Notice against him. He was shot dead by two masked gunmen outside a gurdwara in Surrey, Canada, on June 23, 20232.

    3. Bashir Ahmad Peer: The Hizbul Commander

    Bashir Ahmad Peer was a commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group, and was responsible for recruitment and infiltration of armed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. He was killed by unknown gunmen outside a shop in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, earlier this year3.

    4. Syed Khalid Raza: The Al-Badr Chief

    Syed Khalid Raza was the chief of the Pakistan-based terror group Al-Badr, which operates in Jammu and Kashmir. He was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Karachi, Pakistan, in February 20234.

    5. Paramjit Singh Panjwar: The KCF Leader

    Paramjit Singh Panjwar was the leader of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF), another banned terrorist group that seeks to create a separate Sikh state. He was involved in several cases of murder, kidnapping, and drug and weapons smuggling. He was wanted by India, and had a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head. He was shot dead by two unknown gunmen in Lahore, Pakistan, in May 2023.