A 16-year-old boy in Norway has been charged with planning an attack on a kindergarten, according to a court in Vestfold. Police believe the teenager planned to target random people in and around the kindergarten. He had acquired a knife and several axes, written a manifesto and reportedly told police about his plans.&nbsp;According to AFP, police prosecutor Lise Dalhaug said the boy was arrested after authorities received a tip from an "anonymous person abroad" who had "become aware of disturbing threats on various social media platforms."&nbsp;Police later identified the teenager and arrested him. Authorities are investigating the case as "preparation for a terrorist act".&nbsp;The arrest took place in early June but was not made public until now.&nbsp;Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten reported that the teenager planned to attack a preschool with axes and knives. However, Dalhaug did not confirm the report.&nbsp;"He has talked about several targets," Dalhaug was quoted as saying by AFP, adding that she did not want to reveal what those targets were at this stage.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-95-killed-133-indians-among-403-still-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal-1787755891807">At least 95 killed, 133 Indians among 579 still missing after flash floods in Nepal</a><h3>Police probe teenager's alleged plans</h3>Dalhaug said the boy had made threats on different social media platforms. The investigation so far indicated "that he was alone in the planning".&nbsp;The teenager lived in the Vestfold region south of Oslo, she said. Police hope to complete the investigation by the end of September.&nbsp;Asked about the possible sentence, Dalhaug said "it is a very serious offence". She added that the teenager could face a "harsh prison sentence."

A 16 year old boy in Norway has been charged with preparing a terrorist act after police accused him of planning an attack on a kindergarten and targeting people nearby.

A 16-year-old boy in Norway has been charged with planning an attack on a kindergarten, according to a court in Vestfold. Police believe the teenager planned to target random people in and around the kindergarten. He had acquired a knife and several axes, written a manifesto and reportedly told police about his plans. According to AFP, police prosecutor Lise Dalhaug said the boy was arrested after authorities received a tip from an "anonymous person abroad" who had "become aware of disturbing threats on various social media platforms." Police later identified the teenager and arrested him. Authorities are investigating the case as "preparation for a terrorist act". The arrest took place in early June but was not made public until now. Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten reported that the teenager planned to attack a preschool with axes and knives. However, Dalhaug did not confirm the report. "He has talked about several targets," Dalhaug was quoted as saying by AFP, adding that she did not want to reveal what those targets were at this stage. Also Read: At least 95 killed, 133 Indians among 579 still missing after flash floods in Nepal Police probe teenager's alleged plans Dalhaug said the boy had made threats on different social media platforms. The investigation so far indicated "that he was alone in the planning". The teenager lived in the Vestfold region south of Oslo, she said. Police hope to complete the investigation by the end of September. Asked about the possible sentence, Dalhaug said "it is a very serious offence". She added that the teenager could face a "harsh prison sentence."

A 16 year old boy in Norway has been charged with preparing a terrorist act after police accused him of planning an attack on a kindergarten and targeting people nearby.

16-year-old charged with preparing terror attack on kindergarten in Norway

A suspected terror plot targeting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been uncovered, with a man from Uttar Pradesh arrested in Karnataka during a joint operation involving central and state security agencies, according to officials. The accused, identified as Suhail, a resident of Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh, was detained in Karnataka's Davangere district, where he was reportedly working in an industrial area.<h2>Shocking terror plot to bomb the Ayodhya Ram temple uncovered</h2>Officials said preliminary investigations led to the recovery of material from the suspect's mobile phone, including alleged contacts linked to Pakistani numbers, participation in suspicious WhatsApp groups, and photographs that are being examined as part of the probe.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/the-ram-temple-donation-controversy-timeline-allegations-and-investigation-1782300937489">The Ram temple donation controversy: Timeline, allegations and investigation</a>According to investigators, the accused was questioned after security agencies received intelligence inputs regarding possible extremist activities. During interrogation, he allegedly disclosed plans linked to Ayodhya's Ram Temple, officials said.Security agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), are now examining the extent of the alleged plot and whether others may have been involved. Officials said information gathered during the investigation has been shared with authorities in Uttar Pradesh, following which inquiries have also been initiated in Saharanpur.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-supreme-court-makes-it-easier-to-deport-green-card-holders-what-does-it-mean-for-indians-wion-horizons-1782271724642">US Supreme Court makes it easier to deport Green Card holders: What does it mean for Indians? | WION Horizons</a><h2>What we know about the suspect</h2>Sources said Suhail had been working as a painter in a factory located in the Harihar industrial area of Davangere district and had allegedly been living there while concealing his identity.The suspect has been booked and is currently being questioned. Investigators are also examining his movements, communication records and possible links to individuals in other states.

A suspected plot to target Ayodhya's Ram Temple has been uncovered after security agencies arrested a Saharanpur resident in Karnataka. Investigators say the suspect's phone contained Pakistani contacts, suspicious WhatsApp group activity and other material now being examined by the NIA, ATS.

A suspected terror plot targeting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been uncovered, with a man from Uttar Pradesh arrested in Karnataka during a joint operation involving central and state security agencies, according to officials. The accused, identified as Suhail, a resident of Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh, was detained in Karnataka's Davangere district, where he was reportedly working in an industrial area. Shocking terror plot to bomb the Ayodhya Ram temple uncovered Officials said preliminary investigations led to the recovery of material from the suspect's mobile phone, including alleged contacts linked to Pakistani numbers, participation in suspicious WhatsApp groups, and photographs that are being examined as part of the probe. Also read | The Ram temple donation controversy: Timeline, allegations and investigation According to investigators, the accused was questioned after security agencies received intelligence inputs regarding possible extremist activities. During interrogation, he allegedly disclosed plans linked to Ayodhya's Ram Temple, officials said. Security agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), are now examining the extent of the alleged plot and whether others may have been involved. Officials said information gathered during the investigation has been shared with authorities in Uttar Pradesh, following which inquiries have also been initiated in Saharanpur. Also read | US Supreme Court makes it easier to deport Green Card holders: What does it mean for Indians? | WION Horizons What we know about the suspect Sources said Suhail had been working as a painter in a factory located in the Harihar industrial area of Davangere district and had allegedly been living there while concealing his identity. The suspect has been booked and is currently being questioned. Investigators are also examining his movements, communication records and possible links to individuals in other states.

A suspected plot to target Ayodhya's Ram Temple has been uncovered after security agencies arrested a Saharanpur resident in Karnataka. Investigators say the suspect's phone contained Pakistani contacts, suspicious WhatsApp group activity and other material now being examined by the NIA, ATS.

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Authorities in New York have arrested 21-year-old Muhammad Shahzeb for allegedly planning terror attacks on Jewish sites across the city. Officials say the suspect had detailed plans to target synagogues and other community centers. Law enforcement agencies acted swiftly to prevent potential attacks, highlighting ongoing vigilance against extremist threats.


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In a joint operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have arrested two suspects from Mumbai for allegedly plotting a terror attack in the national capital.
The accused, identified as Mossab Ahdam alias Kalam Kalyan and Mohammad Hamad Kollara (both Mumbai residents), have been brought to Delhi for further interrogation.
According to investigators, both men were highly radicalised and had alleged links with multiple terror organisations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Islamic State. Police sources said the suspects were also associated with online extremist networks such as “Mission Khilafat” and “Soldiers of Prophet”.

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Authorities in Delhi have arrested eight individuals for allegedly being linked to a terror plot with suspected connections to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI. Officials say the arrests followed a detailed investigation and intelligence inputs pointing to a coordinated conspiracy aimed at destabilising security. Security agencies are now probing the network, funding channels and possible wider links, while heightened vigilance has been put in place across the national capital to prevent any potential threat.


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Delhi authorities have raised security alert levels after intelligence suggested that Lashkar-e-Taiba may be targeting the Red Fort area again. Increased security deployments, surveillance, and preventive measures have been implemented across the capital to protect key landmarks, public spaces, and citizens. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent any potential attack.

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Delhi authorities have raised security alert levels after intelligence suggested that Lashkar-e-Taiba may be targeting the Red Fort area again. Increased security deployments, surveillance, and preventive measures have been implemented across the capital to protect key landmarks, public spaces, and citizens. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent any potential attack.


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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday night carried out extensive searches at the residence of Ahmed Mohiuddin Saiyed, a Rajendranagar-based doctor, identified as the prime accused in a terror conspiracy involving chemical weapons and links to an international network.



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Al-Falah University has come into the spotlight after the Faridabad police conducted a search operation at the campus. Authorities are reportedly investigating links to a terror module, and multiple individuals are being questioned.

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Authorities have issued warnings about a potential cross-border terror threat from Bangladesh. Intelligence reports suggest that certain groups may attempt to use Bangladesh as a launchpad for anti-India activities. Security agencies are monitoring the situation closely.

India on High Alert Over Terror Threat from Bangladesh

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has foiled a terror plot targeting Delhi, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad using ricin. Security agencies are investigating the case to track and apprehend all suspects involved.

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Austria authorities have reportedly found Islamic State group and al Qaeda material at the house of the second and final suspect in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting US singer Taylor Swift’s shows. The country’s Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner, said Thursday (Aug 8) that no other suspects were being pursued by the police.

“The situation was serious, the situation is serious. But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented,” he was quoted as saying in local media.

The second suspect has been identified as a 17-year-old Austrian national with Turkish and Croatian roots. He was detained by special police forces near the stadium where concerts, which now stand cancelled, were slated to take place. A 19-year-old Austrian was earlier arrested in the case. The security officials had found chemical substances and technical devices at his home earlier.

Authorities allege the two men wanted to stage attacks outside the stadium, killing as many as they could using knives and explosives.

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The 19-year-old suspect confessed his dangerous plans, officials claimed, saying, he was “clearly radicalised in the direction of the Islamic State and thinks it is right to kill infidels.” The second suspect was employed by a company providing services at the venue during the concerts.

The developments came as a rude shock for Taylor Swift fans across the country and the globe. Several people had spent thousands of dollars on travel and accommodation ahead of the planned concerts in Austria’s expensive capital city for the sold-out Eras Tour shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium.

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Austria’s Vice-Chancellor Werner Kogler acknowledged people’s disappointment over the cancellations of shows and urged Swifties to show unity.

“For many, a dream has been shattered today. On three evenings in Vienna, tens of thousands of #Swifties should have celebrated life together,” he wrote on X.

“I am very sorry that you were denied this. Swifties stick together, hate and terror can’t destroy that,” Kogler added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Austria authorities have reportedly found Islamic State group and al Qaeda material at the house of the second and final suspect in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting US singer Taylor Swift’s shows.

Austria authorities have reportedly found Islamic State group and al Qaeda material at the house of the second and final suspect in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting US singer Taylor Swift’s shows. The country’s Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner, said Thursday (Aug 8) that no other suspects were being pursued by the police. “The situation was serious, the situation is serious. But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented,” he was quoted as saying in local media. The second suspect has been identified as a 17-year-old Austrian national with Turkish and Croatian roots. He was detained by special police forces near the stadium where concerts, which now stand cancelled, were slated to take place. A 19-year-old Austrian was earlier arrested in the case. The security officials had found chemical substances and technical devices at his home earlier. Authorities allege the two men wanted to stage attacks outside the stadium, killing as many as they could using knives and explosives. Also read: Fans discuss why Taylor Swift is shrieking in every Eras Tour concert; read inside The 19-year-old suspect confessed his dangerous plans, officials claimed, saying, he was “clearly radicalised in the direction of the Islamic State and thinks it is right to kill infidels.” The second suspect was employed by a company providing services at the venue during the concerts. The developments came as a rude shock for Taylor Swift fans across the country and the globe. Several people had spent thousands of dollars on travel and accommodation ahead of the planned concerts in Austria’s expensive capital city for the sold-out Eras Tour shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Watch: Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled after 2 arrested for planning terror plot × Austria’s Vice-Chancellor Werner Kogler acknowledged people’s disappointment over the cancellations of shows and urged Swifties to show unity. “For many, a dream has been shattered today. On three evenings in Vienna, tens of thousands of #Swifties should have celebrated life together,” he wrote on X. “I am very sorry that you were denied this. Swifties stick together, hate and terror can’t destroy that,” Kogler added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Brazil&nbsp;arrested 10&nbsp;suspected of belonging to a poorly-organised group supporting Islamic State (IS) on Thursday and for plotting terrorist acts during the next month&#39;s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

The group, described as &quot;absolutely amateur&quot; by justice minister Alexandre Moraes, were all Brazilian citizens and in contact via messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. They did not know each other personally, the minister said.

The arrests came a week after a truck massacre in Nice, France, and amid growing fears of a possible attack when the Olympics starts on August 5. Some 500,000 visitors are expected to travel to&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;for the Games, many of them from the United States.

Although&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;has no history of conflict with known militant groups, Moraes said the Games had made the Latin American country a more likely target, particularly because of participation by countries fighting IS.

&quot;Today was the first operation against a supposed terrorist cell in&nbsp;Brazil,&quot; he told a news conference. &quot;Brazil&nbsp;was not part of the coalition against IS but, because of the upcoming Olympics and because it will receive many foreigners,&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;has become a target.&quot;

Moraes said the individuals detained on Thursday were being monitored because they had accessed websites linked to IS, but the group had &quot;no preparation at all&quot; and was a &quot;disorganised cell&quot;. He said that authorities intervened when the group started planning actions including martial-arts training and the purchase of firearms.

While the group did not have direct contact with IS, some members had made &quot;pro forma&quot; declarations of allegiance to the militant Islamist group via social media, the minister said.

A presidential aide said on Thursday that&nbsp;Brazilian police and intelligence services had cooperated with French, German, British, Israeli and US&nbsp;intelligence agencies in the arrests.

Brazil&#39;s federal police are monitoring around 100 people for possible links to terrorist groups, mostly in the lawless tri-border region with Paraguay and Argentina, said the aide, requesting anonymity.

&quot;Brazil&nbsp;was really being preemptive in this case,&quot; said Scott Stewart, vice president of tactical analysis at Stratfor, a global intelligence and advisory firm. &quot;There are some tactical benefits to arrests like this...You could disrupt anything in the works and it may also give other people pause.&quot;

Operation Hashtag

Brazil&nbsp;plans to deploy about 85,000 soldiers, police and other security personnel during the Rio Games, more than twice as many in place for the London Olympics in 2012.

It will also operate a joint security centre where representatives from more than 100 countries are expected to help share intelligence and monitor the event.

Local media raised concern that the arrests might affect ticket sales for the Games, with the release of 100,000 tickets on Thursday aimed at improving attendance.

The local Olympic organising committee, Rio 2016, referred requests for comment to the federal government.

Moraes said there was no evidence that the group had acquired weapons though one member had contacted a clandestine weapons site in neighbouring Paraguay that sells AK-47 assault rifles.

&quot;Those involved participated in an online group denominated &#39;the defenders of Sharia&#39; and were planning to acquire weapons to commit crimes in&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;and even overseas,&quot; Moraes said.

Two will be brought in for questioning, including the head of a local NGO, in addition to the 10 arrested across as many states, Moraes added.

Federal judge Marcos Josegrei da Silva, who approved the arrests from the southern city of Curitiba, said police had 30 days to analyse evidence. He emphasized that no-one had been charged in the operation, codenamed Hashtag.

&quot;These are internet affirmations on social networks,&quot; Josegrei told a news conference. &quot;Not everything a person conceives of in the virtual world is carried out in the real world.&quot;

Interim president Michel Temer called an emergency cabinet meeting following the arrests, the first under&nbsp;Brazil&#39;s tough new anti-terrorism law approved this year.

Brazilian and US&nbsp;officials have raised concern over the disappearance of former Guantanamo Bay detainee Jihad Diyab, after he had resettled in neighbouring Uruguay, saying he could now be in&nbsp;Brazil.

Last week,&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;deported a French-Algerian nuclear physicist convicted by a Paris court in 2012 for his involvement in helping to plot an attack in France in 2009 with an al Qaeda militant in Algeria.

Brazil&#39;s intelligence agency said on Tuesday it was investigating all threats to the Rio Olympics, after a previously unknown&nbsp;Brazilian Islamist group calling itself &quot;Ansar al-Khilafah&nbsp;Brazil&quot; pledged allegiance to IS. It was unclear whether those detained on Thursday have any relation with that group.

On Wednesday, SITE Intelligence Group, a US&nbsp;company that monitors the internet, said alleged Islamist militants were giving advice for lone actors to carry out attacks during the Games, including the use of toy drones. The messages are being sent via the mobile messaging system Telegram, SITE said.

Stratfor&#39;s Stewart said that, with no ability to project terrorist operatives into&nbsp;Brazil, IS could only seek to encourage grassroots groups.&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;has one of the world&#39;s largest Arab diasporas, mostly Christians of Syrian and Lebanese origins.

After last week&#39;s attack in Nice, France,&nbsp;Brazilian authorities said they would step up security measures for the Games by adding further roadblocks and cordons and frisking more visitors in Rio de Janeiro.&nbsp;Brazilian police have travelled to Nice to study the attacks there, officials said. 
 
(Reuters)

The Games and the influx of foreigners making Brazil a target for terror groups, justice minister said

Brazil arrested 10 suspected of belonging to a poorly-organised group supporting Islamic State (IS) on Thursday and for plotting terrorist acts during the next month's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The group, described as "absolutely amateur" by justice minister Alexandre Moraes, were all Brazilian citizens and in contact via messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. They did not know each other personally, the minister said. The arrests came a week after a truck massacre in Nice, France, and amid growing fears of a possible attack when the Olympics starts on August 5. Some 500,000 visitors are expected to travel to Brazil for the Games, many of them from the United States. Although Brazil has no history of conflict with known militant groups, Moraes said the Games had made the Latin American country a more likely target, particularly because of participation by countries fighting IS. "Today was the first operation against a supposed terrorist cell in Brazil," he told a news conference. "Brazil was not part of the coalition against IS but, because of the upcoming Olympics and because it will receive many foreigners, Brazil has become a target." Moraes said the individuals detained on Thursday were being monitored because they had accessed websites linked to IS, but the group had "no preparation at all" and was a "disorganised cell". He said that authorities intervened when the group started planning actions including martial-arts training and the purchase of firearms. While the group did not have direct contact with IS, some members had made "pro forma" declarations of allegiance to the militant Islamist group via social media, the minister said. A presidential aide said on Thursday that Brazilian police and intelligence services had cooperated with French, German, British, Israeli and US intelligence agencies in the arrests. Brazil's federal police are monitoring around 100 people for possible links to terrorist groups, mostly in the lawless tri-border region with Paraguay and Argentina, said the aide, requesting anonymity. "Brazil was really being preemptive in this case," said Scott Stewart, vice president of tactical analysis at Stratfor, a global intelligence and advisory firm. "There are some tactical benefits to arrests like this...You could disrupt anything in the works and it may also give other people pause." Operation Hashtag Brazil plans to deploy about 85,000 soldiers, police and other security personnel during the Rio Games, more than twice as many in place for the London Olympics in 2012. It will also operate a joint security centre where representatives from more than 100 countries are expected to help share intelligence and monitor the event. Local media raised concern that the arrests might affect ticket sales for the Games, with the release of 100,000 tickets on Thursday aimed at improving attendance. The local Olympic organising committee, Rio 2016, referred requests for comment to the federal government. Moraes said there was no evidence that the group had acquired weapons though one member had contacted a clandestine weapons site in neighbouring Paraguay that sells AK-47 assault rifles. "Those involved participated in an online group denominated 'the defenders of Sharia' and were planning to acquire weapons to commit crimes in Brazil and even overseas," Moraes said. Two will be brought in for questioning, including the head of a local NGO, in addition to the 10 arrested across as many states, Moraes added. Federal judge Marcos Josegrei da Silva, who approved the arrests from the southern city of Curitiba, said police had 30 days to analyse evidence. He emphasized that no-one had been charged in the operation, codenamed Hashtag. "These are internet affirmations on social networks," Josegrei told a news conference. "Not everything a person conceives of in the virtual world is carried out in the real world." Interim president Michel Temer called an emergency cabinet meeting following the arrests, the first under Brazil's tough new anti-terrorism law approved this year. Brazilian and US officials have raised concern over the disappearance of former Guantanamo Bay detainee Jihad Diyab, after he had resettled in neighbouring Uruguay, saying he could now be in Brazil. Last week, Brazil deported a French-Algerian nuclear physicist convicted by a Paris court in 2012 for his involvement in helping to plot an attack in France in 2009 with an al Qaeda militant in Algeria. Brazil's intelligence agency said on Tuesday it was investigating all threats to the Rio Olympics, after a previously unknown Brazilian Islamist group calling itself "Ansar al-Khilafah Brazil" pledged allegiance to IS. It was unclear whether those detained on Thursday have any relation with that group. On Wednesday, SITE Intelligence Group, a US company that monitors the internet, said alleged Islamist militants were giving advice for lone actors to carry out attacks during the Games, including the use of toy drones. The messages are being sent via the mobile messaging system Telegram, SITE said. Stratfor's Stewart said that, with no ability to project terrorist operatives into Brazil, IS could only seek to encourage grassroots groups. Brazil has one of the world's largest Arab diasporas, mostly Christians of Syrian and Lebanese origins. After last week's attack in Nice, France, Brazilian authorities said they would step up security measures for the Games by adding further roadblocks and cordons and frisking more visitors in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian police have travelled to Nice to study the attacks there, officials said. (Reuters)

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