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Two individuals were injured in a parcel bomb explosion in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad on Saturday (Dec 21). The explosion occurred around 10:45 am at a row house, targeting Baldev Sukhadia, a friend of the suspect’s estranged wife, along with Sukhadia’s father and brother.
The attack was orchestrated by a 44-year-old man, who planned the explosion to seek revenge against his estranged wife and her family. According to the police, Rao’s obsession with avenging his separation led him to target Sukhadia and his family members.
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<h2>Rao learned bomb-making techniques online</h2>
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bharat Rathod stated that Rao had been learning to make bombs and firearms through online resources for the past three to four months.
“Rao had been learning to make bombs and firearms through online resources over the past three to four months. His goal was to harm Sukhadia and his in-laws, as well as to emotionally isolate his wife by creating a rift with her family,” said Rathod.
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Authorities suspect that Rao had been strategising a series of attacks designed to inflict widespread damage and generate widespread fear
<h2>Quick arrests lead to recovery of live bombs</h2>
The investigation started with the arrest of Gaurav Gadhavi, who was found at the explosion site. Through technical surveillance, police later captured Rao and his accomplice, Rohan Raval, on Saturday night.
<h2>Police seize firearms and bomb-making tools</h2>
After the arrests, authorities recovered two live bombs from a car linked to the suspects. The bombs, made with sulfur powder, gunpowder, and electronic circuits, were designed for remote detonation and were defused by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS). Police also seized a country-made pistol, ammunition, and bomb-making tools from Rao’s residence.
<h2>Investigation continues
</h2>
The two suspects have been taken into police custody, and further investigations are ongoing. Authorities are working to uncover any additional threats or accomplices involved in the attack.
(With inputs from agencies)



Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bharat Rathod stated that Rao had been learning to make bombs and firearms through online resources for the past three to four months.



Gujarat, India Two individuals were injured in a parcel bomb explosion in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad on Saturday (Dec 21). The explosion occurred around 10:45 am at a row house, targeting Baldev Sukhadia, a friend of the suspect’s estranged wife, along with Sukhadia’s father and brother. The attack was orchestrated by a 44-year-old man, who planned the explosion to seek revenge against his estranged wife and her family. According to the police, Rao’s obsession with avenging his separation led him to target Sukhadia and his family members. Also read | 'Wanted to postpone exams': Students sent bomb threats to own schools in Delhi Rao learned bomb-making techniques online Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bharat Rathod stated that Rao had been learning to make bombs and firearms through online resources for the past three to four months. “Rao had been learning to make bombs and firearms through online resources over the past three to four months. His goal was to harm Sukhadia and his in-laws, as well as to emotionally isolate his wife by creating a rift with her family,” said Rathod. Also read | Watch: Car flips eight times in India’s Rajasthan, passengers step out unhurt and ask for tea Authorities suspect that Rao had been strategising a series of attacks designed to inflict widespread damage and generate widespread fear Quick arrests lead to recovery of live bombs The investigation started with the arrest of Gaurav Gadhavi, who was found at the explosion site. Through technical surveillance, police later captured Rao and his accomplice, Rohan Raval, on Saturday night. Police seize firearms and bomb-making tools After the arrests, authorities recovered two live bombs from a car linked to the suspects. The bombs, made with sulfur powder, gunpowder, and electronic circuits, were designed for remote detonation and were defused by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS). Police also seized a country-made pistol, ammunition, and bomb-making tools from Rao’s residence. Investigation continues The two suspects have been taken into police custody, and further investigations are ongoing. Authorities are working to uncover any additional threats or accomplices involved in the attack. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 44-year-old man learns to make bombs online, sends explosive to in-laws' home

Two individuals were injured in a parcel bomb explosion in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad on Saturday (Dec 21). The explosion occurred around 10:45 am at a row house, targeting Baldev Sukhadia, a friend of the suspect’s estranged wife, along with Sukhadia’s father and brother.

The attack was orchestrated by a 44-year-old man, who planned the explosion to seek revenge against his estranged wife and her family. According to the police, Rao’s obsession with avenging his separation led him to target Sukhadia and his family members.

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<h2>Rao learned bomb-making techniques online</h2>

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bharat Rathod stated that Rao had been learning to make bombs and firearms through online resources for the past three to four months.

“Rao had been learning to make bombs and firearms through online resources over the past three to four months. His goal was to harm Sukhadia and his in-laws, as well as to emotionally isolate his wife by creating a rift with her family,” said Rathod.

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Authorities suspect that Rao had been strategising a series of attacks designed to inflict widespread damage and generate widespread fear

<h2>Quick arrests lead to recovery of live bombs</h2>

The investigation started with the arrest of Gaurav Gadhavi, who was found at the explosion site. Through technical surveillance, police later captured Rao and his accomplice, Rohan Raval, on Saturday night.

<h2>Police seize firearms and bomb-making tools</h2>

After the arrests, authorities recovered two live bombs from a car linked to the suspects. The bombs, made with sulfur powder, gunpowder, and electronic circuits, were designed for remote detonation and were defused by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS). Police also seized a country-made pistol, ammunition, and bomb-making tools from Rao’s residence.

<h2>Investigation continues 
&nbsp;</h2>

The two suspects have been taken into police custody, and further investigations are ongoing. Authorities are working to uncover any additional threats or accomplices involved in the attack.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two individuals were injured in a parcel bomb explosion in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad on Saturday (Dec 21). The explosion occurred around 10:45 am at a row house, targeting Baldev Sukhadia, a friend of the suspect’s estranged wife, along with Sukhadia’s father and brother.

Two individuals were injured in a parcel bomb explosion in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad on Saturday (Dec 21). The explosion occurred around 10:45 am at a row house, targeting Baldev Sukhadia, a friend of the suspect’s estranged wife, along with Sukhadia’s father and brother. The attack was orchestrated by a 44-year-old man, who planned the explosion to seek revenge against his estranged wife and her family. According to the police, Rao’s obsession with avenging his separation led him to target Sukhadia and his family members. Also read | 'Wanted to postpone exams': Students sent bomb threats to own schools in Delhi Rao learned bomb-making techniques online Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bharat Rathod stated that Rao had been learning to make bombs and firearms through online resources for the past three to four months. “Rao had been learning to make bombs and firearms through online resources over the past three to four months. His goal was to harm Sukhadia and his in-laws, as well as to emotionally isolate his wife by creating a rift with her family,” said Rathod. Also read | Watch: Car flips eight times in India’s Rajasthan, passengers step out unhurt and ask for tea Authorities suspect that Rao had been strategising a series of attacks designed to inflict widespread damage and generate widespread fear Quick arrests lead to recovery of live bombs The investigation started with the arrest of Gaurav Gadhavi, who was found at the explosion site. Through technical surveillance, police later captured Rao and his accomplice, Rohan Raval, on Saturday night. Police seize firearms and bomb-making tools After the arrests, authorities recovered two live bombs from a car linked to the suspects. The bombs, made with sulfur powder, gunpowder, and electronic circuits, were designed for remote detonation and were defused by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS). Police also seized a country-made pistol, ammunition, and bomb-making tools from Rao’s residence. Investigation continues The two suspects have been taken into police custody, and further investigations are ongoing. Authorities are working to uncover any additional threats or accomplices involved in the attack. (With inputs from agencies)

A fresh emergency has been issued in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev as a man detonating an explosive device inside a court, died. Two members of a special rapid response security force unit were hurt during the incident.

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A man who detonated an explosive device on July 5 inside a district court in Kyiv was killed by the explosion and two members of a rapid-response security unit were injured, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said.

Ukraine: Man dies after detonating explosive device at court in Kyiv

China has tamed the world's most powerful explosive. It has enhanced the safety of CL-20, making it five times more shock-resistant. How will China use this explosive? Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: China enhances world's most powerful explosive

A research team in China has claimed to have significantly enhanced the safety of the world’s most potent explosive by designing a five-fold boost to its shock resistance capacity, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.

As per the scientists, this innovation could lead to the acceleration of large-scale application of the explosive in wars which could further make the Chinese weapons far superior in terms of destructive power.

Deemed to be the most lethal non-nuclear explosive in existence, CL-20 when blasted, can beget fierce shock waves with exploding pressures that are many times higher than other common explosives like TNT and RDX.

Recently, Chinese defence researchers, with the help of 24 hypersonic projectiles, sank an entire US aircraft carrier cavalcade in the South China Sea.

According to military experts, the weapons used by China had CL-20 warheads.

According to a US Energetics Technology Centre study commissioned by the Pentagon in 2021, the mass production of CL-20 is extremely difficult but China is the only country to so far possess such industrial capability.

The study also claims that China has used the explosive in some of its newest weapons.

But the use of CL-20 is still restricted due to its sensitivity to shock, the SCMP report cited explosive scientist Guo Changping from the Sichuan Military and Civilian Co-Innovation Centre for New Energetic Materials as saying.

“CL-20 has a high mechanical sensitivity, which makes it prone to safety accidents during its development, production, storage, transport and use, due to friction and impact. Its safety performance needs to be improved,” Guo’s team said in a peer-reviewed paper published in the Chinese Journal of Explosives and Propellants in April.

“We are seeking a new method to break through the current technology barriers. It will inspire the design and preparation of high-security, high-energy propellants and explosive formulas of the future,” the scientists added.

<h2>China's CL-20 research closely linked to nuclear weapons programme</h2>

According to some state media reports in recent years, China’s CL-20 research is closely linked to its nuclear weapons programme.

More potent detonative devices&nbsp;can lower the size of nuclear weapons and allow intercontinental ballistic projectiles to travel further.

Explosive expert Professor Yu Yongzhong, who engineered ignitable devices for China’s nuclear warheads, conceived the idea of utilising cage-shaped compounds as the new method of researching high-energy explosives.

He suggested changing the “two-dimensional” flat ring structure of detonation devices to a “three-dimensional” cage-like structure.

This led to the synthesis of 797#, which is the world's first cage structure explosive material in 1979.

According to some experts in the US defence industry, China has already integrated CL-20 into a number of weapons systems and has invested research resources for the mass production of the most deadly non-nuclear explosive in factories.

(With inputs from the agencies)

 
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A research team in China has claimed to have significantly enhanced the safety of the world’s most potent explosive by designing a five-fold boost to its shock resistance capacity, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.

A research team in China has claimed to have significantly enhanced the safety of the world’s most potent explosive by designing a five-fold boost to its shock resistance capacity, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. As per the scientists, this innovation could lead to the acceleration of large-scale application of the explosive in wars which could further make the Chinese weapons far superior in terms of destructive power. Deemed to be the most lethal non-nuclear explosive in existence, CL-20 when blasted, can beget fierce shock waves with exploding pressures that are many times higher than other common explosives like TNT and RDX. Recently, Chinese defence researchers, with the help of 24 hypersonic projectiles, sank an entire US aircraft carrier cavalcade in the South China Sea. According to military experts, the weapons used by China had CL-20 warheads. According to a US Energetics Technology Centre study commissioned by the Pentagon in 2021, the mass production of CL-20 is extremely difficult but China is the only country to so far possess such industrial capability. The study also claims that China has used the explosive in some of its newest weapons. But the use of CL-20 is still restricted due to its sensitivity to shock, the SCMP report cited explosive scientist Guo Changping from the Sichuan Military and Civilian Co-Innovation Centre for New Energetic Materials as saying. “CL-20 has a high mechanical sensitivity, which makes it prone to safety accidents during its development, production, storage, transport and use, due to friction and impact. Its safety performance needs to be improved,” Guo’s team said in a peer-reviewed paper published in the Chinese Journal of Explosives and Propellants in April. “We are seeking a new method to break through the current technology barriers. It will inspire the design and preparation of high-security, high-energy propellants and explosive formulas of the future,” the scientists added. China's CL-20 research closely linked to nuclear weapons programme According to some state media reports in recent years, China’s CL-20 research is closely linked to its nuclear weapons programme. More potent detonative devices can lower the size of nuclear weapons and allow intercontinental ballistic projectiles to travel further. Explosive expert Professor Yu Yongzhong, who engineered ignitable devices for China’s nuclear warheads, conceived the idea of utilising cage-shaped compounds as the new method of researching high-energy explosives. He suggested changing the “two-dimensional” flat ring structure of detonation devices to a “three-dimensional” cage-like structure. This led to the synthesis of 797#, which is the world's first cage structure explosive material in 1979. According to some experts in the US defence industry, China has already integrated CL-20 into a number of weapons systems and has invested research resources for the mass production of the most deadly non-nuclear explosive in factories. (With inputs from the agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

China has significantly enhanced safety of the world's most powerful explosive: Report

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the news ever since the ongoing Premier League edition kicked off in August. Talks regarding Ronaldo's future at Manchester United were doing the rounds at regular intervals after many reports cited that the superstar striker isn't happy at the Old Trafford club. While he didn't find any takers in the summer transfer window, the Portuguese captain continued at the club where he has struggled to find a place in the starting XI.&nbsp;

A lot has also been written about Ronaldo's relationship with manager Erik Ten Hag. Nonetheless, it has become a major talking point once again following the footballer's recent bare it all interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Although only a teaser of the interview is out, Ronaldo's remarks on Erik and how the club have 'betrayed' him have gone viral in no time.&nbsp;

"I don't have respect for him [Ten Hag] because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you," said Ronaldo on the Piers Morgan uncensored show. "Not only the manager, but the other two or three guys who are around the club [at the senior executive level]. I felt betrayed. I don't care, people should listen to the truth. Yes, I felt betrayed. I feel that some people didn't want me here, not only this year but last season too," the superstar further asserted.

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Is Cristiano Ronaldo in big trouble?

As per&nbsp;a report in the Metro, Man United is looking to give Ronaldo a £1m (close to INR&nbsp;9 crore) fine following his explosive interview with Morgan. The 20-time English champions are yet to come out with an official statement but the reports further suggest that his words will be viewed closely by those inside the club before a response is shared.

If the reports turn out to be true, this will be the second disciplinary action against Ronaldo. Earlier, he was left out of the Man United squad for the club's away face-off versus Chelsea following his refusal to come out as a substitute during Red Devils' 2-0&nbsp;victory over Tottenham Hotspur. He had even left the stadium before the match concluded, drawing severe criticism.&nbsp;

At present, Man United is in the fifth position in the EPL standings, with eight wins from 14 encounters. On Sunday (November 13), the Red Devils defeated Fulham 2-1 courtesy of goals from Christian Eriksen and&nbsp;Alejandro Garnacho.&nbsp;

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the news ever since the ongoing Premier League edition kicked off in August. Talks regarding Ronaldo's future at Manchester United were doing the rounds at regular intervals after many reports cited that the superstar striker isn't happy at the Old Trafford club.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the news ever since the ongoing Premier League edition kicked off in August. Talks regarding Ronaldo's future at Manchester United were doing the rounds at regular intervals after many reports cited that the superstar striker isn't happy at the Old Trafford club. While he didn't find any takers in the summer transfer window, the Portuguese captain continued at the club where he has struggled to find a place in the starting XI. A lot has also been written about Ronaldo's relationship with manager Erik Ten Hag. Nonetheless, it has become a major talking point once again following the footballer's recent bare it all interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Although only a teaser of the interview is out, Ronaldo's remarks on Erik and how the club have 'betrayed' him have gone viral in no time. "I don't have respect for him [Ten Hag] because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you," said Ronaldo on the Piers Morgan uncensored show. "Not only the manager, but the other two or three guys who are around the club [at the senior executive level]. I felt betrayed. I don't care, people should listen to the truth. Yes, I felt betrayed. I feel that some people didn't want me here, not only this year but last season too," the superstar further asserted. ALSO READ: 'I don't have respect for him': Cristiano Ronaldo slams Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag Is Cristiano Ronaldo in big trouble? As per a report in the Metro, Man United is looking to give Ronaldo a £1m (close to INR 9 crore) fine following his explosive interview with Morgan. The 20-time English champions are yet to come out with an official statement but the reports further suggest that his words will be viewed closely by those inside the club before a response is shared. If the reports turn out to be true, this will be the second disciplinary action against Ronaldo. Earlier, he was left out of the Man United squad for the club's away face-off versus Chelsea following his refusal to come out as a substitute during Red Devils' 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. He had even left the stadium before the match concluded, drawing severe criticism. At present, Man United is in the fifth position in the EPL standings, with eight wins from 14 encounters. On Sunday (November 13), the Red Devils defeated Fulham 2-1 courtesy of goals from Christian Eriksen and Alejandro Garnacho.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo in big trouble? Man United to fine striker after explosive comments: Reports

In an encounter in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, two newly recruited terrorists surrendered before Jammu and Kashmir police after their parents and the police made an appeal to them. In another incident, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by security forces in the Pattan area on the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway, the IED was diffused by the Bomb disposal squad.

In the Hadigam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, after an overnight gun battle between the security forces and terrorists, two terrorists surrendered before the forces after their parents were brought in by Jammu and Kashmir Police to convince them to surrender. Both the terrorists were newly recruited into the terror ranks.&nbsp;

''During the encounter, 02 local terrorists surrendered on the appeal of their parents &amp; police. Incriminating materials, arms &amp; ammunition were recovered. Further details shall follow.'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

The political parties, including the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, lauded the security forces.&nbsp;

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''Two lives saved thanks to the efforts of their families &amp; the support extended by security forces. These kinds of efforts must be continued so that youngsters who join militancy are given a second chance to live their lives,'' said Mufti.&nbsp;

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by security forces on the National Highway of Srinagar Baramulla near Kutta Mode in the Pattan area. The security forces managed to defuse the IED. Later the traffic was restored on the National Highway.&nbsp;

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In an encounter in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, two newly recruited terrorists surrendered before Jammu and Kashmir police after their parents and the police made an appeal to them.

In an encounter in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, two newly recruited terrorists surrendered before Jammu and Kashmir police after their parents and the police made an appeal to them. In another incident, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by security forces in the Pattan area on the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway, the IED was diffused by the Bomb disposal squad. In the Hadigam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, after an overnight gun battle between the security forces and terrorists, two terrorists surrendered before the forces after their parents were brought in by Jammu and Kashmir Police to convince them to surrender. Both the terrorists were newly recruited into the terror ranks. ''During the encounter, 02 local terrorists surrendered on the appeal of their parents & police. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition were recovered. Further details shall follow.'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police. The political parties, including the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, lauded the security forces. Also Read: Udaipur terror attack: How my hometown turned into a curfew zone ''Two lives saved thanks to the efforts of their families & the support extended by security forces. These kinds of efforts must be continued so that youngsters who join militancy are given a second chance to live their lives,'' said Mufti. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by security forces on the National Highway of Srinagar Baramulla near Kutta Mode in the Pattan area. The security forces managed to defuse the IED. Later the traffic was restored on the National Highway. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kashmir: Two newly recruited terrorists surrender in Kulgam; Explosive device diffused by security forces

A drone attacked Erbil airport in northern Iraq with explosives on Tuesday, aimed at the US&nbsp;base on the airport grounds, Kurdish security sources told Reuters. 
 
Sirens were blaring from the US&nbsp;consulate in the city, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, the sources said. 
 
Flights were suspended following the attacks, they said. 
 
In a statement, the Pentagon said it was aware of reports about a drone attack, but initial information did not indicate structural damage, or injuries or casualties. 
 
The attack comes one day after rockets and a drone targeted Ain al-Asad air base, which houses US&nbsp;troops and the US&nbsp;embassy in Baghdad, on Monday. 
 
In April, a drone dropped explosives near the US&nbsp;forces stationed at Erbil airport. It was then the first known attack carried out by an unmanned aerial drone against US&nbsp;forces in Erbil, amid a steady stream of rocket attacks on bases hosting US&nbsp;forces and the embassy in Baghdad that Washington blames on Iran-backed militias. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

A drone attacked Erbil airport in northern Iraq with explosives on Tuesday, aimed at the US base on the airport grounds, Kurdish security sources told Reuters. Sirens were blaring from the US consulate in the city, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, the sources said.

A drone attacked Erbil airport in northern Iraq with explosives on Tuesday, aimed at the US base on the airport grounds, Kurdish security sources told Reuters. Sirens were blaring from the US consulate in the city, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, the sources said. Flights were suspended following the attacks, they said. In a statement, the Pentagon said it was aware of reports about a drone attack, but initial information did not indicate structural damage, or injuries or casualties. The attack comes one day after rockets and a drone targeted Ain al-Asad air base, which houses US troops and the US embassy in Baghdad, on Monday. In April, a drone dropped explosives near the US forces stationed at Erbil airport. It was then the first known attack carried out by an unmanned aerial drone against US forces in Erbil, amid a steady stream of rocket attacks on bases hosting US forces and the embassy in Baghdad that Washington blames on Iran-backed militias. (With inputs from agencies)

Explosive-laden drone hit Erbil airport in Iraq, aimed at US base: Report

A 24-year-old Indian army man has died in action after he accidentally stepped on an old landmine along the Line of Control (LoC)&nbsp;in Kargil.

The solider has been identified as Dev Bahadur, a resident of Uttarakhand. According to the army, he stepped on an old landmine following which he was given medical attention. Later, he succumbed to his injuries.&nbsp;

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This is a first such incident.

A 24-year-old Indian army man has died in action after he accidentally stepped on an old landmine along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil. The solider has been identified as Dev Bahadur, a resident of Uttarakhand.

A 24-year-old Indian army man has died in action after he accidentally stepped on an old landmine along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil. The solider has been identified as Dev Bahadur, a resident of Uttarakhand. According to the army, he stepped on an old landmine following which he was given medical attention. Later, he succumbed to his injuries. #IndianArmy #LtGenYKJoshi, #ArmyCdrNC and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Rfn Dev Bahadur; offer deepest condolences to the family. @adgpi@SpokespersonMoD#FireAndFuryCorps#foreverinops pic.twitter.com/0mRdgdqwqS — NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) July 20, 2020 × "Lt Gen Y K Joshi, Army commander northern command and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Rfn Dev Bahadur; offer deepest condolences to the family. The Indian army has paid tribute to the solider," Indian army's northern command tweeted. This is a first such incident.

Army pays tribute to soldier after he accidentally stepped on old explosive

Hong Kong police on Saturday said they had uncovered a makeshift factory producing high-powered explosives alongside pro-independence leaflets, a discovery which comes as the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/government-supporters-rally-in-hong-kong-to-seek-end-to-violence-237282"> city is rocked by unprecedented political protests</a>.

Police said they swooped on an industrial building in the district of Tsuen Wan on Friday evening and arrested a 27-year-old man.

"We are dealing with a homemade laboratory for the manufacture of high explosive, specifically TATP," Superintendent Alick McWhirter, a bomb squad specialist, told reporters on Saturday.

"This is an extremely sensitive and extremely powerful high explosive. It will cause exceptional amounts of damage when used," he added.

TATP requires skill to manufacture but has been used in a number of major terror attacks, including the 2005 London suicide bombings and the recent deadly Easter attacks on hotels and churches in Sri Lanka earlier this year.

McWhirter said his team had carried out at least one controlled explosion and expected to do more because the TATP they had discovered was volatile.

Items also displayed by police after the raid included a T-shirt with the logo of the Hong Kong National Front, a pro-independence group, as well as leaflets related to huge anti-government protests currently engulfing the international finance hub.

The Hong Kong National Front, a small fringe group, released a statement on Facebook saying the man arrested was a member but added it had no knowledge of any explosives.&nbsp;

In November 2017, two members of a fringe independent group were found guilty of making explosives and were jailed.

Under the 1997 handover deal with the British, China promised to allow Hong Kong to keep key liberties such as its independent judiciary and freedom of speech.

But many say that 50-year deal is already being curtailed, citing the disappearance into mainland custody of dissident booksellers, the disqualification of prominent politicians and the jailing of democracy protest leaders.

Authorities have also resisted calls for the city's leader to be directly elected by the people.

A small number of pro-independence groups have since emerged but they remain fringe elements with little popular support. 
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Hong Kong police on Saturday said they had uncovered a makeshift factory producing high-powered explosives alongside pro-independence leaflets, a discovery which comes as the city is rocked by unprecedented political protests.

Hong Kong police on Saturday said they had uncovered a makeshift factory producing high-powered explosives alongside pro-independence leaflets, a discovery which comes as the city is rocked by unprecedented political protests. Police said they swooped on an industrial building in the district of Tsuen Wan on Friday evening and arrested a 27-year-old man. "We are dealing with a homemade laboratory for the manufacture of high explosive, specifically TATP," Superintendent Alick McWhirter, a bomb squad specialist, told reporters on Saturday. "This is an extremely sensitive and extremely powerful high explosive. It will cause exceptional amounts of damage when used," he added. TATP requires skill to manufacture but has been used in a number of major terror attacks, including the 2005 London suicide bombings and the recent deadly Easter attacks on hotels and churches in Sri Lanka earlier this year. McWhirter said his team had carried out at least one controlled explosion and expected to do more because the TATP they had discovered was volatile. Items also displayed by police after the raid included a T-shirt with the logo of the Hong Kong National Front, a pro-independence group, as well as leaflets related to huge anti-government protests currently engulfing the international finance hub. The Hong Kong National Front, a small fringe group, released a statement on Facebook saying the man arrested was a member but added it had no knowledge of any explosives. In November 2017, two members of a fringe independent group were found guilty of making explosives and were jailed. Under the 1997 handover deal with the British, China promised to allow Hong Kong to keep key liberties such as its independent judiciary and freedom of speech. But many say that 50-year deal is already being curtailed, citing the disappearance into mainland custody of dissident booksellers, the disqualification of prominent politicians and the jailing of democracy protest leaders. Authorities have also resisted calls for the city's leader to be directly elected by the people. A small number of pro-independence groups have since emerged but they remain fringe elements with little popular support.

Hong Kong police uncover 'homemade explosive lab'

Two civilian have sustained injuries after an explosive went off when they were fiddling with it in Damhal area of Kulgam in south Kashmir.&nbsp;

The duo has sustained minor injuries and was shifted to a local hospital for treatment.&nbsp;

''Two individuals have reportedly sustained minor injuries today due to an explosive substance which exploded when they were apparently fiddling with it in their neighbourhood,'' police said in a statement.&nbsp;

The injured have been identified as Shahid and Ikhlaq. Hospitals authorities said that both were in a stable condition and one among the two were discharged after preliminary medical treatment.&nbsp;

''Police has taken cognizance and is probing the circumstances of the blast,'' police said in a statement.&nbsp;

Two civilian have sustained injuries after an explosive went off when they were fiddling with it in Damhal area of Kulgam in south Kashmir. The duo has sustained minor injuries and was shifted to a local hospital for treatment.

Two civilian have sustained injuries after an explosive went off when they were fiddling with it in Damhal area of Kulgam in south Kashmir. The duo has sustained minor injuries and was shifted to a local hospital for treatment. ''Two individuals have reportedly sustained minor injuries today due to an explosive substance which exploded when they were apparently fiddling with it in their neighbourhood,'' police said in a statement. The injured have been identified as Shahid and Ikhlaq. Hospitals authorities said that both were in a stable condition and one among the two were discharged after preliminary medical treatment. ''Police has taken cognizance and is probing the circumstances of the blast,'' police said in a statement.

Kashmir: Two civilians injured after blast in Kulgam district

Attackers on a motorcycle threw a hand grenade at the Russian consulate in Athens early on Friday, causing no injuries and slight damage, police said.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the early morning attack on the consulate in the Athens suburb of Chalandri. Police had cordoned off the area.

The device exploded beneath a guard booth in the compound of the consulate but was thought to be low-density explosive.

"The material damage was small and there were no injuries," a police spokesman told Reuters.

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it "unreservedly condemned" the attack.

"Our traditional and centuries-old ties of friendship and cooperation with Russia are not going to be affected by such unlawful and utterly condemnable acts," it said in a statement.

Small-scale attacks on businesses, police, politicians and embassies are frequent in Greece, which has a long history of political violence.

A burnt-out motorcycle found shortly after the incident in the central Athens district of Exarchia was being examined as the possible getaway vehicle of the attackers.

In 2016, a security guard was wounded in a similar incident at the French embassy in central Athens.

"It would be very early to share further evidence. The anti-terrorism unit is now handling the case. We had similar attacks in the past, one particular attack was very similar," the official said, referring to the attack on the French embassy.

Attackers on a motorcycle threw a hand grenade at the Russian consulate in Athens early on Friday, causing no injuries and slight damage, police said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the early morning attack on the consulate in the Athens suburb of Chalandri.

Attackers on a motorcycle threw a hand grenade at the Russian consulate in Athens early on Friday, causing no injuries and slight damage, police said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the early morning attack on the consulate in the Athens suburb of Chalandri. Police had cordoned off the area. The device exploded beneath a guard booth in the compound of the consulate but was thought to be low-density explosive. "The material damage was small and there were no injuries," a police spokesman told Reuters. Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it "unreservedly condemned" the attack. "Our traditional and centuries-old ties of friendship and cooperation with Russia are not going to be affected by such unlawful and utterly condemnable acts," it said in a statement. Small-scale attacks on businesses, police, politicians and embassies are frequent in Greece, which has a long history of political violence. A burnt-out motorcycle found shortly after the incident in the central Athens district of Exarchia was being examined as the possible getaway vehicle of the attackers. In 2016, a security guard was wounded in a similar incident at the French embassy in central Athens. "It would be very early to share further evidence. The anti-terrorism unit is now handling the case. We had similar attacks in the past, one particular attack was very similar," the official said, referring to the attack on the French embassy.

Video: Attackers throw explosive at Russian consulate in Athens

A German World War I hand grenade was found among a shipment of French potatoes imported for a Hong Kong crisp factory, police said.

The device was safely detonated after it was discovered at the Calbee snacks factory Saturday.

"The grenade was in an unstable condition because it has been previously discharged but failed to detonate," Superintendent Wilfred Wong Ho-hon told reporters.

Police detonated it on site, Wong said, with a police video showing bomb disposal officers packing the grenade in a drainage channel at the factory before blowing it up.

The grenade was eight centimetres (three inches) wide and weighed about one kilogram (two pounds).

"All the information to date suggested that the grenade was imported from France together with the other potatoes," Wong said.

The grenade is believed to have been left in a trench during World War I and accidentally gathered up with potatoes planted a century later in the former battlefield.

"If it was covered in mud, the grenade was likely to have been left behind, dropped by soldiers there during the war, or left there after it was thrown," Hong Kong University military historian Dave Macri told the South China Morning Post.

"The ditch was then filled up and used as a growing field, and the explosive was tossed into the mix of harvested potatoes... and sent to Hong Kong."

Hong Kong police are used to dealing with old munitions, though more usually US bombs dropped on the city after it fell to the invading Japanese during World War II.

Last year the bomb disposal squad defused three large WWII bombs, two of which were found at a site in the busy Wanchai district where work was underway to build a new metro railway station.

Unexploded wartime bombs or grenades are frequently found by hikers or construction workers in the southern Chinese city, which was the scene of fierce fighting between Japanese and British allied forces in 1941.

The then-British colony was heavily bombed by the US and allied forces after the city fell to the Japanese imperial forces.

A German World War I hand grenade was found among a shipment of French potatoes imported for a Hong Kong crisp factory, police said. The device was safely detonated after it was discovered at the Calbee snacks factory Saturday.

A German World War I hand grenade was found among a shipment of French potatoes imported for a Hong Kong crisp factory, police said. The device was safely detonated after it was discovered at the Calbee snacks factory Saturday. "The grenade was in an unstable condition because it has been previously discharged but failed to detonate," Superintendent Wilfred Wong Ho-hon told reporters. Police detonated it on site, Wong said, with a police video showing bomb disposal officers packing the grenade in a drainage channel at the factory before blowing it up. The grenade was eight centimetres (three inches) wide and weighed about one kilogram (two pounds). "All the information to date suggested that the grenade was imported from France together with the other potatoes," Wong said. The grenade is believed to have been left in a trench during World War I and accidentally gathered up with potatoes planted a century later in the former battlefield. "If it was covered in mud, the grenade was likely to have been left behind, dropped by soldiers there during the war, or left there after it was thrown," Hong Kong University military historian Dave Macri told the South China Morning Post. "The ditch was then filled up and used as a growing field, and the explosive was tossed into the mix of harvested potatoes... and sent to Hong Kong." Hong Kong police are used to dealing with old munitions, though more usually US bombs dropped on the city after it fell to the invading Japanese during World War II. Last year the bomb disposal squad defused three large WWII bombs, two of which were found at a site in the busy Wanchai district where work was underway to build a new metro railway station. Unexploded wartime bombs or grenades are frequently found by hikers or construction workers in the southern Chinese city, which was the scene of fierce fighting between Japanese and British allied forces in 1941. The then-British colony was heavily bombed by the US and allied forces after the city fell to the Japanese imperial forces.

Bomb de terre: WW1 grenade found in French potato shipment

Six people have been killed and several injured in an explosion near the Pulgaon army depot in Maharashtra's Wardha.

According to news agency ANI, the incident happened in a military firing range area of Wardha.&nbsp;

The blast occurred at 7 am today morning at the Army depot while unloading ammunition of 23mm at the demolition ground at the CAD, Pulgaon.

The demolition ground was given to Ordnance Factory, Khamaria for their demolition activities. The blast occurred during the disposal process.

In May 2016, at least 16 Defence personnel, including two Army officers, were killed in a massive fire that broke out at one of Asia’s biggest ammunition depot in Pulgaon, Wardha.

The depot houses the largest stockpile of weapons in the country.

Six people have been killed and several injured in an explosion near the Pulgaon army depot in Maharashtra's Wardha. According to news agency ANI, the incident happened in a military firing range area of Wardha.

Six people have been killed and several injured in an explosion near the Pulgaon army depot in Maharashtra's Wardha. According to news agency ANI, the incident happened in a military firing range area of Wardha. The blast occurred at 7 am today morning at the Army depot while unloading ammunition of 23mm at the demolition ground at the CAD, Pulgaon. The demolition ground was given to Ordnance Factory, Khamaria for their demolition activities. The blast occurred during the disposal process. In May 2016, at least 16 Defence personnel, including two Army officers, were killed in a massive fire that broke out at one of Asia’s biggest ammunition depot in Pulgaon, Wardha. The depot houses the largest stockpile of weapons in the country.

6 dead, 10 injured in blast at Army explosive depot in Maharashtra's Wardha

Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) arrested a man from West Bengal's Bandel railway station on Monday. The man has been arrested in connection with Bihar's Bodh Gaya serial blasts.

According to reports, the 57-year-old man had allegedly helped Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in procuring explosives that were used in the blast.

All five accused in the 2013 Bodh Gaya bombings were found guilty by a special Patna court on May 25. The accused belonged to the terror group Indian Mujahideen.

The convicts were sentenced to life imprisonment by a National Investigative Agency (NIA) Special Court on June 1.

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Umer Siddiqui, Azaharuddin Qureshi, Imtiyaz Ansari, Haider Ali, Mujibullah Ansari and a juvenile, all belonging to the Indian Mujahideen, were accused in the case.

Last year, a Juvenile Justice Board in Patna had convicted the juvenile and sentenced him to three years in connection with the Patna and Bodh Gaya blast cases. The accused juvenile was involved in the conspiracy of carrying out explosions in both the places.

The accused was also involved in Patna's Gandhi Maidan blast.

Maha Bodhi temple, situated in the holy city of Bodh Gaya, was jolted by a series of bomb blasts on July 7, 2013. Five people, including two Buddhist monks, were injured in the incident.

The temple assumes great significance to Buddhists owing to the belief that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment at the spot. The temple is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

(With inputs from ANI)

According to reports, the 57-year-old man had allegedly helped Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in procuring explosives that were used in the blast

Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) arrested a man from West Bengal's Bandel railway station on Monday. The man has been arrested in connection with Bihar's Bodh Gaya serial blasts. According to reports, the 57-year-old man had allegedly helped Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in procuring explosives that were used in the blast. All five accused in the 2013 Bodh Gaya bombings were found guilty by a special Patna court on May 25. The accused belonged to the terror group Indian Mujahideen. The convicts were sentenced to life imprisonment by a National Investigative Agency (NIA) Special Court on June 1. West Bengal: A 57-year-old man was arrested by Special Task Force of Kolkata Police from Bandel railway station this morning, in connection with Bihar's Bodh Gaya blast case this January.He had helped Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in procuring explosives used in the blast pic.twitter.com/Twb5lwLmHE — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2018 × Umer Siddiqui, Azaharuddin Qureshi, Imtiyaz Ansari, Haider Ali, Mujibullah Ansari and a juvenile, all belonging to the Indian Mujahideen, were accused in the case. Last year, a Juvenile Justice Board in Patna had convicted the juvenile and sentenced him to three years in connection with the Patna and Bodh Gaya blast cases. The accused juvenile was involved in the conspiracy of carrying out explosions in both the places. The accused was also involved in Patna's Gandhi Maidan blast. Maha Bodhi temple, situated in the holy city of Bodh Gaya, was jolted by a series of bomb blasts on July 7, 2013. Five people, including two Buddhist monks, were injured in the incident. The temple assumes great significance to Buddhists owing to the belief that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment at the spot. The temple is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (With inputs from ANI)

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