Srinagar: The security forces have intensified the operations to crush the communication network of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir by curbing the use of SIM cards by terrorists in the region.
Multiple raids have taken place across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Bandipora, Samba, and Kishtwar. Over 300 individuals have been arrested by security forces for questioning. Jammu and Kashmir Police say the operation will prevent the unauthorised issuance and misuse of SIM cards.
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Jammu and Kashmir Police officials say that they want to ensure the security and integrity of communication networks across the region.
&ldquo;We have recently intensified the action, but nevertheless, this has been a continuous process. I will give you some statistics since 2022. We have registered around 38 FIRs for misuse of SIM cards, supposedly some person is involved in unlawful acts and terror activities, and he is using a SIM card that is not registered in his name but someone else&rsquo;s. In such cases, we have filed 38 FIRs, and 323 people have been arrested in those cases, and by consequence of this, 587 vendors who provide SIM cards, their licences have been cancelled,&rdquo; said Imtiyaz Hussain, SSP Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir Police.
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Jammu and Kashmir Police has visited all the SIM card vendors across the region to see if the compliance norms are being followed by them. The police also appealed to the vendors to exercise caution and issue SIM cards only once they verify the antecedents of the individuals. Police say anyone found flouting the rules and misusing these SIM cards for any terror activity will face strict legal action.
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&ldquo;We are quite determined and committed not to allow anyone using any facility provided by the government for the citizens for terror activities and any unlawful activity. Our actions also speak about that, and I want to caution those people who are providing such SIM cards and such facilities or any such kind of logistic support to the terrorists or terror associates that they should be ready to face the consequences, and action will be taken against them. At the same time, it&rsquo;s imperative to everyone that any facility that&rsquo;s provided by the government should honour the commitment they give while getting that SIM card. If there is any breach of trust that can&rsquo;t be tolerated,&rdquo; said SSP Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain.
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Security forces across the Union Territory have intensified anti-terror operations after the recent terror attack on an ex-army man and his family in South Kashmir&rsquo;s Kulgam district. A massive crackdown was launched across Kashmir Valley after the attack, and hundreds of individuals were taken into custody for questioning.

India News: The police appealed to the vendors to exercise caution and issue SIM cards only once they verify the antecedents of individuals, and warned that anyone found flouting the rules and misusing SIM cards will face strict legal action.

Srinagar: The security forces have intensified the operations to crush the communication network of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir by curbing the use of SIM cards by terrorists in the region. Multiple raids have taken place across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Bandipora, Samba, and Kishtwar. Over 300 individuals have been arrested by security forces for questioning. Jammu and Kashmir Police say the operation will prevent the unauthorised issuance and misuse of SIM cards. Also read: Researchers discover exoplanet that may have potential to sustain life Jammu and Kashmir Police officials say that they want to ensure the security and integrity of communication networks across the region. “We have recently intensified the action, but nevertheless, this has been a continuous process. I will give you some statistics since 2022. We have registered around 38 FIRs for misuse of SIM cards, supposedly some person is involved in unlawful acts and terror activities, and he is using a SIM card that is not registered in his name but someone else’s. In such cases, we have filed 38 FIRs, and 323 people have been arrested in those cases, and by consequence of this, 587 vendors who provide SIM cards, their licences have been cancelled,” said Imtiyaz Hussain, SSP Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir Police. Also read: Americans deem misuse of campaign funds, ignoring subpoenas among top presidential misdeeds: Poll Jammu and Kashmir Police has visited all the SIM card vendors across the region to see if the compliance norms are being followed by them. The police also appealed to the vendors to exercise caution and issue SIM cards only once they verify the antecedents of the individuals. Police say anyone found flouting the rules and misusing these SIM cards for any terror activity will face strict legal action. Also read: What is rare ‘sun candle’ phenomenon? Austria skier captures its magical video “We are quite determined and committed not to allow anyone using any facility provided by the government for the citizens for terror activities and any unlawful activity. Our actions also speak about that, and I want to caution those people who are providing such SIM cards and such facilities or any such kind of logistic support to the terrorists or terror associates that they should be ready to face the consequences, and action will be taken against them. At the same time, it’s imperative to everyone that any facility that’s provided by the government should honour the commitment they give while getting that SIM card. If there is any breach of trust that can’t be tolerated,” said SSP Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain. Also read: Palestinians return north after Israel withdraws from Netzarim Corridor that split Gaza in two Security forces across the Union Territory have intensified anti-terror operations after the recent terror attack on an ex-army man and his family in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. A massive crackdown was launched across Kashmir Valley after the attack, and hundreds of individuals were taken into custody for questioning.

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India on Thursday voiced deep concern over terror groups, such as Da’esh and Al Nusra Front, using landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to spread terror, saying that nations affected by such war-tactic need assistance.

Addressing the UN Security Council open debate on ''Mine Action'', Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup said that the countries affected by landmines, particularly with conflict situations, require assistance.

"It is a matter of deep concern that terrorist groups, such as Da’esh, Hayat Taharir Al Sham [HTS], Al Nusra Front, have resorted to landmines and IEDs as low cost and effective options to spread terror and threaten innocent civilians," he said.

He noted that a similar trend was being witnessed in Mali, where peacekeepers have been targeted by IEDs.

Voicing concern that such usage has only increased, Swarup stressed the need to strongly condemn and take effective measures to combat this trend.

“The countries affected by landmines, particularly with conflict situations, require assistance. We need to provide assistance without politicising the issue since it is the people who suffer from this menace,” he said.

According to a concept note prepared for the meeting -- held under the Council Presidency of Vietnam --, 2019 was the fifth year in a row with high numbers of recorded casualties owing to the indiscriminate use of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices.

The vast majority of recorded casualties were civilians (80 per cent), of whom 43 per cent were children.

It added that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali has recorded more than 350 casualties since its creation in 2013, of whom 65 were killed as a result of attacks using explosives, which have increasingly included improvised explosive devices.

India, a leading contributor to UN peacekeeping operations, has extended assistance towards international demining and rehabilitation efforts.

"We have also undertaken specialist training on Counter IED, bomb disposal and de-mining operations with numerous partner countries, including Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan," Swarup said.

He pointed out that a 12-member team of experts from India participated in a joint counter explosive threat task forces training exercise, Ardent Defender-2019 in Ontario, Canada.

About 130 personnel from 13 African states participated in exercise AFINDEX, a multinational exercise on de-mining and unexploded ordnance held in India in March 2019.

In addition to providing training in demining, India had also provided seven de-mining teams to clear landmines in the Northern part of Sri Lanka in 2010 which helped facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to rebuild their lives, he said.

In October 2018, the ‘India for Humanity’ initiative was launched as a part of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations, with a focus on Gandhi''s philosophy of compassion and service to humanity.

Swarup told the Council meeting that under this initiative, 13 artificial limb fitment camps have been held by India in 12 countries and more than 6,500 artificial limbs have been fitted, mainly in Asia and Africa.

The limb fitment camps, which aim to provide for the physical, economic and social rehabilitation of the affected persons and help them regain their mobility and dignity, have now been extended upto March 2023.

In this context, he acknowledged the association of BMVSS Jaipur, led by Dr. D.R. Mehta, for contributing artificial limb ‘Jaipur Foot’ for thousands affected by disabilities brought by conflicts and land mines.

Swarup underscored India’s willingness to share its best practices with member states and the United Nations with respect to IED design, development, proliferation, mitigation and stand ready to contribute towards capacity building, victim assistance and victim rehabilitation.

Swarup told the meeting that India is fully committed to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and is a signatory to all its five Protocols, attaching high priority to the full implementation and universalisation of Amended Protocol-II “as it strikes the right balance between humanitarian concerns and legitimate defence requirements of States, especially those with long borders.”

India has a moratorium on the export and transfer of landmines and is committed to reducing the dependence on Anti-Personnel Mines (APM’s), Swarup said, adding that India believes that the availability of militarily effective alternative technologies that are also cost-effective can help facilitate the goal of the complete elimination of APMs.

India also supports the efforts of the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UN Development Programme and other agencies which have been working in conflict zones across the world. The UNMAS’s mine action has remained pivotal to the safety and security of our peacekeepers, he said.

Swarup added that India has enacted the Right of Persons with Disability Act, 2016 which addresses the concerns of persons with disabilities, including landmine survivors.&nbsp;

India on Thursday voiced deep concern over terror groups, such as Da’esh and Al Nusra Front, using landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to spread terror, saying that nations affected by such war-tactic need assistance.

India on Thursday voiced deep concern over terror groups, such as Da’esh and Al Nusra Front, using landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to spread terror, saying that nations affected by such war-tactic need assistance. Addressing the UN Security Council open debate on ''Mine Action'', Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup said that the countries affected by landmines, particularly with conflict situations, require assistance. "It is a matter of deep concern that terrorist groups, such as Da’esh, Hayat Taharir Al Sham [HTS], Al Nusra Front, have resorted to landmines and IEDs as low cost and effective options to spread terror and threaten innocent civilians," he said. He noted that a similar trend was being witnessed in Mali, where peacekeepers have been targeted by IEDs. Voicing concern that such usage has only increased, Swarup stressed the need to strongly condemn and take effective measures to combat this trend. “The countries affected by landmines, particularly with conflict situations, require assistance. We need to provide assistance without politicising the issue since it is the people who suffer from this menace,” he said. According to a concept note prepared for the meeting -- held under the Council Presidency of Vietnam --, 2019 was the fifth year in a row with high numbers of recorded casualties owing to the indiscriminate use of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices. The vast majority of recorded casualties were civilians (80 per cent), of whom 43 per cent were children. It added that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali has recorded more than 350 casualties since its creation in 2013, of whom 65 were killed as a result of attacks using explosives, which have increasingly included improvised explosive devices. India, a leading contributor to UN peacekeeping operations, has extended assistance towards international demining and rehabilitation efforts. "We have also undertaken specialist training on Counter IED, bomb disposal and de-mining operations with numerous partner countries, including Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan," Swarup said. He pointed out that a 12-member team of experts from India participated in a joint counter explosive threat task forces training exercise, Ardent Defender-2019 in Ontario, Canada. About 130 personnel from 13 African states participated in exercise AFINDEX, a multinational exercise on de-mining and unexploded ordnance held in India in March 2019. In addition to providing training in demining, India had also provided seven de-mining teams to clear landmines in the Northern part of Sri Lanka in 2010 which helped facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to rebuild their lives, he said. In October 2018, the ‘India for Humanity’ initiative was launched as a part of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations, with a focus on Gandhi''s philosophy of compassion and service to humanity. Swarup told the Council meeting that under this initiative, 13 artificial limb fitment camps have been held by India in 12 countries and more than 6,500 artificial limbs have been fitted, mainly in Asia and Africa. The limb fitment camps, which aim to provide for the physical, economic and social rehabilitation of the affected persons and help them regain their mobility and dignity, have now been extended upto March 2023. In this context, he acknowledged the association of BMVSS Jaipur, led by Dr. D.R. Mehta, for contributing artificial limb ‘Jaipur Foot’ for thousands affected by disabilities brought by conflicts and land mines. Swarup underscored India’s willingness to share its best practices with member states and the United Nations with respect to IED design, development, proliferation, mitigation and stand ready to contribute towards capacity building, victim assistance and victim rehabilitation. Swarup told the meeting that India is fully committed to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and is a signatory to all its five Protocols, attaching high priority to the full implementation and universalisation of Amended Protocol-II “as it strikes the right balance between humanitarian concerns and legitimate defence requirements of States, especially those with long borders.” India has a moratorium on the export and transfer of landmines and is committed to reducing the dependence on Anti-Personnel Mines (APM’s), Swarup said, adding that India believes that the availability of militarily effective alternative technologies that are also cost-effective can help facilitate the goal of the complete elimination of APMs. India also supports the efforts of the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UN Development Programme and other agencies which have been working in conflict zones across the world. The UNMAS’s mine action has remained pivotal to the safety and security of our peacekeepers, he said. Swarup added that India has enacted the Right of Persons with Disability Act, 2016 which addresses the concerns of persons with disabilities, including landmine survivors.

India expresses concern over terror groups using landmines and IEDs

The United States has removed from its list of terror groups a shadowy faction regularly blamed by China to justify its harsh crackdown in the Muslim-majority Xinjiang region.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was revoking the designation of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) as a "terrorist organisation" -- in a notice in the Federal Register, which publishes new US laws and rules.

Beijing has regularly blamed ETIM for attacks as it justifies its measures in Xinjiang, where rights groups say that one million or more Uighurs or other Turkic-speaking, mostly Muslim people are incarcerated in camps.

"ETIM&nbsp;was removed from the list because, for more than a decade, there has been no credible evidence that&nbsp;ETIM&nbsp;continues to exist," a State Department spokesperson said.

The administration of George W Bush in 2004 added ETIM, also sometimes called the Turkestan Islamic Party, to a blacklist as it found common cause with China in the US-led "war on terror."

Scholars, however, say that China has produced little evidence ETIM was an organised group or that it is to blame for attacks in Xinjiang, which separatists call East Turkestan.

The Washington-based Uighur Human Rights Project called the State Department decision "long overdue" and a "definitive rejection of China's claims."

But China's foreign ministry spokesman on Friday expressed China's "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the US decision", urging the US to "stop&nbsp;backpedaling on&nbsp;international counter-terrorism cooperation".

China has acknowledged camps in Xinjiang but describes them as vocational centers meant to reduce the allure of Islamic radicalism.

While experts have doubted a role of ETIM, China has suffered a series of attacks that authorities blamed on Uighur separatists.

Activists say that China is trying to forcibly integrate Uighurs by indoctrinating them with communist ideology and making them renounce Islamic customs.

ETIM was listed on the US Terrorism Exclusion List, which affects entry of people into the country, but was never hit with the tougher designation of Foreign Terrorist Organisation.

(with inputs from AFP)

The United States has removed from its list of terror groups a shadowy faction regularly blamed by China to justify its harsh crackdown in the Muslim-majority Xinjiang region.

The United States has removed from its list of terror groups a shadowy faction regularly blamed by China to justify its harsh crackdown in the Muslim-majority Xinjiang region. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was revoking the designation of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) as a "terrorist organisation" -- in a notice in the Federal Register, which publishes new US laws and rules. Beijing has regularly blamed ETIM for attacks as it justifies its measures in Xinjiang, where rights groups say that one million or more Uighurs or other Turkic-speaking, mostly Muslim people are incarcerated in camps. "ETIM was removed from the list because, for more than a decade, there has been no credible evidence that ETIM continues to exist," a State Department spokesperson said. The administration of George W Bush in 2004 added ETIM, also sometimes called the Turkestan Islamic Party, to a blacklist as it found common cause with China in the US-led "war on terror." Scholars, however, say that China has produced little evidence ETIM was an organised group or that it is to blame for attacks in Xinjiang, which separatists call East Turkestan. The Washington-based Uighur Human Rights Project called the State Department decision "long overdue" and a "definitive rejection of China's claims." But China's foreign ministry spokesman on Friday expressed China's "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the US decision", urging the US to "stop backpedaling on international counter-terrorism cooperation". China has acknowledged camps in Xinjiang but describes them as vocational centers meant to reduce the allure of Islamic radicalism. While experts have doubted a role of ETIM, China has suffered a series of attacks that authorities blamed on Uighur separatists. Activists say that China is trying to forcibly integrate Uighurs by indoctrinating them with communist ideology and making them renounce Islamic customs. ETIM was listed on the US Terrorism Exclusion List, which affects entry of people into the country, but was never hit with the tougher designation of Foreign Terrorist Organisation. (with inputs from AFP)

US removes shadowy group condemned by China from terror list

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/paramilitary-forces-in-process-of-being-moved-from-jk-to-assam-267714">Jammu and Kashmir</a> Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Tuesday said that infiltration from across the border and the number of local youth joining terror groups has gone down this year.

"As per our record, around 130 people managed to infiltrate this year, compared to last year's figure of 143. The number of youths joining <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iaf-was-always-prepared-to-strike-pak-terror-camps-central-leadership-had-to-take-call-former-air-force-chief-bs-dhanoa-270772">terrorist organisations</a> has gone down. 218 joined in 2018 and this year it was 139," Singh said at a press conference here.

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The top police official also said that security forces have been able to neutralise 160 terrorists in multiple operations and have also succeeded in the anti-drug drive.

"160 terrorists were killed in 80 operations and the anti-drug operations were also very successful. The number of active terrorists has gone down to 250," Singh said.

According to the DGP, there has been a 30 per cent decrease in terror-related incidents in 2019 as compared to the previous year and the civilian casualty has also come down.

Singh also pointed out that there has been an improvement in police <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-retains-top-spot-in-sdg-index-bihar-ranks-last-niti-aayog-271251">infrastructure</a> in the region and said that close to 10,000 youths had undergone training at their training centres.

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Tuesday said that infiltration from across the border and the number of local youth joining terror groups has gone down this year.

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Tuesday said that infiltration from across the border and the number of local youth joining terror groups has gone down this year. "As per our record, around 130 people managed to infiltrate this year, compared to last year's figure of 143. The number of youths joining terrorist organisations has gone down. 218 joined in 2018 and this year it was 139," Singh said at a press conference here. Also Watch: Ex-IAF Chief: IAF planned airstrike to hit terror camps in Pak in 2008 × The top police official also said that security forces have been able to neutralise 160 terrorists in multiple operations and have also succeeded in the anti-drug drive. "160 terrorists were killed in 80 operations and the anti-drug operations were also very successful. The number of active terrorists has gone down to 250," Singh said. According to the DGP, there has been a 30 per cent decrease in terror-related incidents in 2019 as compared to the previous year and the civilian casualty has also come down. Singh also pointed out that there has been an improvement in police infrastructure in the region and said that close to 10,000 youths had undergone training at their training centres.

Infiltration dips, local youth joining terror groups decreases in 2019: JK DGP

India has been ranked 7th in the countries suffering the most deaths from terrorism in 2018, according to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/terrorism-related-deaths-decrease-by-15-in-2018-taliban-becomes-deadliest-terror-group-report-263443">2019 Global Terrorism Index Report.</a>

India is ranked third in the countries with the greatest number of terrorist attacks with nearly 748 recorded terror incidents in 2018.A total number of 350 Indians killed and 540 injured in these incidents.

India has&nbsp;recorded a slight improvement in the number of terrorist attacks in the country, while also recording a slight decrease in the number of deaths.&nbsp;

In 1998, about 4.3 people were killed in each attack. That dropped to 1.6 deaths per attack in 2008, and 0.5 in 2018. "In 2018 alone, 69 per cent of attacks had zero fatalities and 22 per cent had one fatality", says the report.

Globally, terrorism-related deaths have fallen for the fourth consecutive year after peaking in 2014. The number of deaths have decreased by 52 per cent in four years, while the total number of deaths have decreased by 15 per-cent in 2018.

While this data represents constructive progress, the report also signals towards some alarming facts.&nbsp;

The report says that 71 countries suffered at least one terrorism-related death in 2018, the second-highest number since the beginning of the century.

South Asia has had the highest impact from terrorism since 2002.

The number of deaths by far-right terrorism has increased by 52 per cent in 2018 and the trends continuing this year.

According to the report, the attacks by the Taliban were deadlier than those committed by any other group in 2018. Due to which, Taliban overtook ISII or Islamic state of Iraq and the levant to become the deadliest terrorist group in the world.

It is worth noting, the Taliban is responsible for most terror-related deaths in Afghanistan and hence, it has overtaken Iraq to become the worst affected in 2018.

India has been ranked 7th in the countries suffering the most deaths from terrorism in 2018, according to 2019 Global Terrorism Index Report. India is ranked third in the countries with the greatest number of terrorist attacks with nearly 748 recorded terror incidents in 2018.

India has been ranked 7th in the countries suffering the most deaths from terrorism in 2018, according to 2019 Global Terrorism Index Report. India is ranked third in the countries with the greatest number of terrorist attacks with nearly 748 recorded terror incidents in 2018.A total number of 350 Indians killed and 540 injured in these incidents. India has recorded a slight improvement in the number of terrorist attacks in the country, while also recording a slight decrease in the number of deaths. In 1998, about 4.3 people were killed in each attack. That dropped to 1.6 deaths per attack in 2008, and 0.5 in 2018. "In 2018 alone, 69 per cent of attacks had zero fatalities and 22 per cent had one fatality", says the report. Globally, terrorism-related deaths have fallen for the fourth consecutive year after peaking in 2014. The number of deaths have decreased by 52 per cent in four years, while the total number of deaths have decreased by 15 per-cent in 2018. While this data represents constructive progress, the report also signals towards some alarming facts. The report says that 71 countries suffered at least one terrorism-related death in 2018, the second-highest number since the beginning of the century. South Asia has had the highest impact from terrorism since 2002. The number of deaths by far-right terrorism has increased by 52 per cent in 2018 and the trends continuing this year. According to the report, the attacks by the Taliban were deadlier than those committed by any other group in 2018. Due to which, Taliban overtook ISII or Islamic state of Iraq and the levant to become the deadliest terrorist group in the world. It is worth noting, the Taliban is responsible for most terror-related deaths in Afghanistan and hence, it has overtaken Iraq to become the worst affected in 2018.

India is seventh worst hit country by terrorism: Global terrorism report

The 2019 Global <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jem-has-been-included-in-security-council-counter-terrorism-list-we-have-dealt-with-masood-azhar-issue-professionally-china-197566">Terrorism </a>Index Report is out according to which terrorism-related deaths have fallen for the fourth consecutive year after peaking in 2014.

The number of deaths have decreased by 52 per cent in four years, while the total number of deaths have decreased by 15 per-cent in 2018.

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About 98 countries have shown improvement this year, making it the highest number of countries to record a year-on-year improvement since 2004.

The global economic impact of terrorism has also decreased by 38 per cent in 2018.

Deaths in Europe have fallen by 70 per cent, with Western Europe recording its lowest number of incidents since 2012.

While this data represents constructive progress, the report also signals towards some alarming facts.&nbsp;

The report says that 71 countries suffered at least one terrorism-related death in 2018, the second-highest number since the beginning of the century.

South Asia has had the highest impact from terrorism since 2002.

The number of deaths by far-right terrorism has increased by 52 per cent in 2018 and the trends continuing this year.

According to the report, the attacks by the Taliban were deadlier than those committed by any other group in 2018. Due to which, Taliban overtook ISII or Islamic state of Iraq and the levant to become the deadliest terrorist group in the world.

It is worth noting, the Taliban is responsible for most terror-related deaths in Afghanistan and hence, it has overtaken Iraq to become the worst affected in 2018.

Iraq had held the position since 2004, but it has shown the most improvement this year.

The third most affected country is Nigeria followed by Syria, Pakistan and Somalia.

India has been ranked 7th in the countries suffering the most deaths from terrorism in 2018.

Yemen, Philippines and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are also among the top 10 worst-hit nations.

India is ranked third in the countries with the greatest number of terrorist attacks with nearly 748 recorded terrorist attacks in the country.

On the other hand, India recorded a slight improvement in the number of terrorist attacks in the country, while also recording a slight decrease in the number of deaths.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Britain has been named the worst affected country among the European Nations.

North Korea, The Gambia, Oman, Guinea-Bissau and Belarus are among the least-affected nations, according to the index.

The annual Global Terrorism Index, now in its seventh year, is developed by the Institute for Economics and Peace and provides the most comprehensive resource on global terrorist trends.

The 2019 Global Terrorism Index Report is out according to which terrorism-related deaths have fallen for the fourth consecutive year after peaking in 2014. The number of deaths have decreased by 52 per cent in four years, while the total number of deaths have decreased by 15 per-cent in 2018.

The 2019 Global Terrorism Index Report is out according to which terrorism-related deaths have fallen for the fourth consecutive year after peaking in 2014. The number of deaths have decreased by 52 per cent in four years, while the total number of deaths have decreased by 15 per-cent in 2018. Also read: Communist Party of India (Maoist) sixth most dangerous terrorist organisation in the world About 98 countries have shown improvement this year, making it the highest number of countries to record a year-on-year improvement since 2004. The global economic impact of terrorism has also decreased by 38 per cent in 2018. Deaths in Europe have fallen by 70 per cent, with Western Europe recording its lowest number of incidents since 2012. While this data represents constructive progress, the report also signals towards some alarming facts. The report says that 71 countries suffered at least one terrorism-related death in 2018, the second-highest number since the beginning of the century. South Asia has had the highest impact from terrorism since 2002. The number of deaths by far-right terrorism has increased by 52 per cent in 2018 and the trends continuing this year. According to the report, the attacks by the Taliban were deadlier than those committed by any other group in 2018. Due to which, Taliban overtook ISII or Islamic state of Iraq and the levant to become the deadliest terrorist group in the world. It is worth noting, the Taliban is responsible for most terror-related deaths in Afghanistan and hence, it has overtaken Iraq to become the worst affected in 2018. Iraq had held the position since 2004, but it has shown the most improvement this year. The third most affected country is Nigeria followed by Syria, Pakistan and Somalia. India has been ranked 7th in the countries suffering the most deaths from terrorism in 2018. Yemen, Philippines and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are also among the top 10 worst-hit nations. India is ranked third in the countries with the greatest number of terrorist attacks with nearly 748 recorded terrorist attacks in the country. On the other hand, India recorded a slight improvement in the number of terrorist attacks in the country, while also recording a slight decrease in the number of deaths. Meanwhile, Britain has been named the worst affected country among the European Nations. North Korea, The Gambia, Oman, Guinea-Bissau and Belarus are among the least-affected nations, according to the index. The annual Global Terrorism Index, now in its seventh year, is developed by the Institute for Economics and Peace and provides the most comprehensive resource on global terrorist trends.

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The NIA on Wednesday busted a suspected<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/nia-conducts-raids-across-delhi-and-uttar-pradesh-detains-10-to-bust-new-isis-inspired-terror-module-186623"> ISIS-inspired terror module</a> following searches in Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi, arresting at least 10 people allegedly planning to attack crowded places and political personalities, officials said.

The National Investigation Agency conducted searches across 17 locations in Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi in connection with its probe into the new module called 'Harkat ul Harb e Islam'.&nbsp;

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, National Investigation Agency (NIA) Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.

Mittal said searches were carried out in Delhi's Seelampur locality, UP's Lucknow, Amroha and Hapur districts where a huge quantity of explosives, a country-made rocket launcher, 100 mobiles and 135 SIM cards were recovered.&nbsp;

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"Searches were carried out at 17 locations in Delhi and UP from where 16 suspects were detained and 10 of them were arrested," he said.

"The level of preparation showed they were planning fidayeen attacks," Mittal added.&nbsp;

Five people were picked up from the western Uttar Pradesh district of Amroha following a joint operation with the UP Anti-Terrorist Squad, Inspector General ATS Asim Arun said in Lucknow.

The group was under NIA surveillance for some time following inputs of their suspicious activities, officials said.

The NIA on Wednesday busted a suspected ISIS-inspired terror module following searches in Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi, arresting at least 10 people allegedly planning to attack crowded places and political personalities, officials said.

The NIA on Wednesday busted a suspected ISIS-inspired terror module following searches in Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi, arresting at least 10 people allegedly planning to attack crowded places and political personalities, officials said. The National Investigation Agency conducted searches across 17 locations in Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi in connection with its probe into the new module called 'Harkat ul Harb e Islam'. The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, National Investigation Agency (NIA) Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters. Mittal said searches were carried out in Delhi's Seelampur locality, UP's Lucknow, Amroha and Hapur districts where a huge quantity of explosives, a country-made rocket launcher, 100 mobiles and 135 SIM cards were recovered. #WATCH NIA conducts a raid in Delhi's Jafrabad area in connection with a new ISIS module styled as 'Harkat ul Harb e Islam' . pic.twitter.com/GL1GjOa1tq — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2018 × IG NIA: The gang leader of the module is called Mufti Sohail who stays in Delhi and is a native of Amroha in UP where he works at a mosque. pic.twitter.com/bQ9o1NDqYL — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2018 × IG NIA: Total amount worth Rs 7.5 lakh recovered, nearly 100 mobile phone, 135 SIM cards, laptops and memory also seized. Some of the searches are still underway. After intial interrrogation of the 16 suspects, we have decided to arrest 10 accused. pic.twitter.com/eKUoE3Ouyk — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2018 × "Searches were carried out at 17 locations in Delhi and UP from where 16 suspects were detained and 10 of them were arrested," he said. "The level of preparation showed they were planning fidayeen attacks," Mittal added. Five people were picked up from the western Uttar Pradesh district of Amroha following a joint operation with the UP Anti-Terrorist Squad, Inspector General ATS Asim Arun said in Lucknow. The group was under NIA surveillance for some time following inputs of their suspicious activities, officials said.

Terror group was planning serial blasts in north India; 17 locations raided, 10 arrested: NIA

At least 14 people were killed in a suicide car bombing attack in Afghanistan&#39;s capital of southern Helmand province as the Taliban attempted to enter Lashkargah city.

According to the local government officials, the suicide attack was carried out in the 2nd police district of the city amid ongoing clashes between the Afghan forces and the Taliban insurgents, Khaama Press reported.

Nad Ali district chief Maji Marjan said the explosion happened around 11.30am (local time) in the Mukhtar area of Lashkargah&#39;s police district 2.

Marjan added that at least 10 police officers, including his brother, and four civilians died in the bombing. The police chief warned an increase in the death toll as many people remain unaccounted for after the explosion.

A doctor at the international emergency hospital in Lashkargah said 14 bodies had been brought to the clinic, Press Trust of India reported.

However, the provincial hospital sources said at least 30 people wounded in the suicide attack were taken to the emergency hospital from the site of the incident, reported Khaama Press.

An interior ministry spokesman in Afghan capital of Kabul confirmed the attack. Sediq Sediqqi said that the Taliban had launched a large-scale attack on security checkpoints in Lashkargah on Monday.

Taliban militants breached the Afghan forces&#39; &quot;defense security belt&quot;, said Abdul Majeed Akhonzada, the deputy director of Helmand&#39;s provincial council.

However, Seddiqui expressed confidence that the Afghan security forces &quot;will soon push them back.&quot;

A Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said the insurgents were advancing through Lashkargah, PTI reported.

Provincial officials have said the Taliban now control 85 per cent of the Helmand province, while only a year ago, the government controlled 80 per cent. The province&#39;s opium output worth an estimated $4 billion a year provides funds for the Taliban&#39;s war, making it strategically important for the terror group.

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The attack was carried out in the 2nd police district of the Lashkargah city, killing 10 Afghan police officers and four civilians

At least 14 people were killed in a suicide car bombing attack in Afghanistan's capital of southern Helmand province as the Taliban attempted to enter Lashkargah city. According to the local government officials, the suicide attack was carried out in the 2nd police district of the city amid ongoing clashes between the Afghan forces and the Taliban insurgents, Khaama Press reported. Nad Ali district chief Maji Marjan said the explosion happened around 11.30am (local time) in the Mukhtar area of Lashkargah's police district 2. Marjan added that at least 10 police officers, including his brother, and four civilians died in the bombing. The police chief warned an increase in the death toll as many people remain unaccounted for after the explosion. A doctor at the international emergency hospital in Lashkargah said 14 bodies had been brought to the clinic, Press Trust of India reported. However, the provincial hospital sources said at least 30 people wounded in the suicide attack were taken to the emergency hospital from the site of the incident, reported Khaama Press. An interior ministry spokesman in Afghan capital of Kabul confirmed the attack. Sediq Sediqqi said that the Taliban had launched a large-scale attack on security checkpoints in Lashkargah on Monday. Taliban militants breached the Afghan forces' "defense security belt", said Abdul Majeed Akhonzada, the deputy director of Helmand's provincial council. However, Seddiqui expressed confidence that the Afghan security forces "will soon push them back." A Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said the insurgents were advancing through Lashkargah, PTI reported. Provincial officials have said the Taliban now control 85 per cent of the Helmand province, while only a year ago, the government controlled 80 per cent. The province's opium output worth an estimated $4 billion a year provides funds for the Taliban's war, making it strategically important for the terror group. (WION with inputs from PTI)

Suicide car bomb attack kills 14 in Afghanistan's Helmand province

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