Dutch PM: 'very worried' after Utrecht shooting

<p>New Zealand's prime minister vowed to toughen the country's gun laws after revealing Saturday that the man <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gunman-was-very-calm-during-the-rampage-survivors-tell-of-new-zealand-mosque-shootings-203612">accused of murdering 49 people</a> in two mosques legally purchased the arsenal of firearms used in the massacre.</p>

<p>Jacinda Ardern said the gunman, 28-year-old Australian Brenton Tarrant, obtained a "Category A" gun licence in November 2017 and began purchasing the five weapons used in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-mosque-shootings-kill-49-in-what-pm-calls-terrorist-attack-203560">Friday's attacks</a> in the southern city of Christchurch the following month.</p>

<p>The firearms included two semi-automatic rifles, two shotguns and a lever-action weapon, she said, speaking to reporters in Wellington before heading to Christchurch.</p>

<p>"The mere fact... that this individual had acquired a gun licence and acquired weapons of that range, then obviously I think people will be seeking change, and I'm committing to that," she said.</p>

<p>"While work is being done as to the chain of events that led to both the holding of this gun licence, and the possession of these weapons, I can tell you one thing right now -- our gun laws will change."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She confirmed that the gunman and two suspected associates who were also arrested had not been on the radar of any intelligence agencies, even though he had published a manifesto online indicating plans for attacks on Muslims.</p>

<p>"They were not on any watchlists either here or in Australia," she said.</p>

<p>"The individual charged with murder had not come to the attention of the intelligence community, nor the police, for extremism," she added.</p>

<p>"I have asked our agencies this morning to work swiftly on assessing whether there was any activity on social media or otherwise, that should have triggered a response. That work is already underway.</p>

<p>"Given global indicators around far-right extremism, our intelligence community has been stepping up their investigations in this area."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Relaxed laws</strong></p>

<p>New Zealand tightened its gun laws to restrict access to semi-automatic rifles in 1992, two years after a mentally ill man shot dead 13 people in the southern town of Aramoana.</p>

<p>But firearms laws are lax compared to neighbouring Australia, which enacted a strict gun control regime in the wake of a similar massacre in 1996, and most other developed nations outside of the United States.</p>

<p>Anyone over 16 can apply for a New Zealand firearms licence, valid for 10 years after completing a safety course and a police background check.</p>

<p>Most guns do not require registration under New Zealand's Arms Act and police do not know "how many legally or illegally owned firearms there are in New Zealand", according to a police statement last year.</p>

<p>In 2014, police estimated there were up to 1.2 million legal firearms in civilian ownership, or around one for every four members of the public -- twice the per capita number of guns in Australia.</p>

<p>Separate "endorsements" are required to own semi-automatic weapons like those used in Friday's attack, as well as pistols and other restricted weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But police and firearms experts have pointed to several loopholes allowing owners to bypass registration of semi-automatics.</p>

<p>Ardern noted the failure of several earlier attempts to reform gun laws and said a ban on semi-automatic weapons would be considered.</p>

<p>A 1997 police review of gun laws called for such a ban, but attempts to update the Arms Act since 1992 have stalled in parliament.</p>


New Zealand's prime minister vowed to toughen the country's gun laws after revealing Saturday that the man accused of murdering 49 people in two mosques legally purchased the arsenal of firearms used in the massacre.

New Zealand's prime minister vowed to toughen the country's gun laws after revealing Saturday that the man accused of murdering 49 people in two mosques legally purchased the arsenal of firearms used in the massacre. Jacinda Ardern said the gunman, 28-year-old Australian Brenton Tarrant, obtained a "Category A" gun licence in November 2017 and began purchasing the five weapons used in Friday's attacks in the southern city of Christchurch the following month. The firearms included two semi-automatic rifles, two shotguns and a lever-action weapon, she said, speaking to reporters in Wellington before heading to Christchurch. "The mere fact... that this individual had acquired a gun licence and acquired weapons of that range, then obviously I think people will be seeking change, and I'm committing to that," she said. "While work is being done as to the chain of events that led to both the holding of this gun licence, and the possession of these weapons, I can tell you one thing right now -- our gun laws will change." She confirmed that the gunman and two suspected associates who were also arrested had not been on the radar of any intelligence agencies, even though he had published a manifesto online indicating plans for attacks on Muslims. "They were not on any watchlists either here or in Australia," she said. "The individual charged with murder had not come to the attention of the intelligence community, nor the police, for extremism," she added. "I have asked our agencies this morning to work swiftly on assessing whether there was any activity on social media or otherwise, that should have triggered a response. That work is already underway. "Given global indicators around far-right extremism, our intelligence community has been stepping up their investigations in this area." Relaxed laws New Zealand tightened its gun laws to restrict access to semi-automatic rifles in 1992, two years after a mentally ill man shot dead 13 people in the southern town of Aramoana. But firearms laws are lax compared to neighbouring Australia, which enacted a strict gun control regime in the wake of a similar massacre in 1996, and most other developed nations outside of the United States. Anyone over 16 can apply for a New Zealand firearms licence, valid for 10 years after completing a safety course and a police background check. Most guns do not require registration under New Zealand's Arms Act and police do not know "how many legally or illegally owned firearms there are in New Zealand", according to a police statement last year. In 2014, police estimated there were up to 1.2 million legal firearms in civilian ownership, or around one for every four members of the public -- twice the per capita number of guns in Australia. Separate "endorsements" are required to own semi-automatic weapons like those used in Friday's attack, as well as pistols and other restricted weapons. But police and firearms experts have pointed to several loopholes allowing owners to bypass registration of semi-automatics. Ardern noted the failure of several earlier attempts to reform gun laws and said a ban on semi-automatic weapons would be considered. A 1997 police review of gun laws called for such a ban, but attempts to update the Arms Act since 1992 have stalled in parliament.

New Zealand PM vows gun reforms after mosque massacre

<p>In 1987, while the Indian Army was advancing on Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka as part of Operation Pawan, the LTTE challenged the advance with a crude weapon it had mastered; the improvised explosive device or IED as it came to be called. Crude IEDs awaited the advance of the infantry on every route causing confusion and casualties. The mother of all IEDs was the one which targeted a T-72 tank. It was laid with 200 kg of explosive packed into a barrel and dug underneath a tarmac road. A young boy was known to have initiated it with an even cruder initiation device. The effect shook us all. The turret of the tank was blown away and that is saying something.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To bring context to this, it would bring great awareness to learn that the car bomb which rammed the CRPF bus on the Srinagar Jammu Highway on February 14, 2019, is reported to have packed 350 kg of suspected modern explosive into a car. That too is a form of an IED and they have now come to be a potent weapon of sub-conventional warfare around the world. It went a few steps beyond in countries like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan where young men and even children have been motivated for the supposed cause to strap themselves with explosives and self-initiate them against targets such as vehicles, entry gates to buildings and at gatherings of people, to cause severe damage to life and property.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Undoubtedly, the IED and its derivative the car bomb are today two of the most potent weapons of terror. The US encountered these in Iraq and in Afghanistan in a big way. However, surprisingly, as late as the year 2000, US servicemen did not even know the full form of IED. I was comprehensively questioned on it when I spoke at the US Pacific Command HQ at Hawaii that year. In three years’ time thereafter the US armed forces were encountering them everywhere. Despite all the technological advancement, the US and other modern armies found no answer to neutralise these. All kinds of devices to scan the communication spectrum to jam it to disallow radio-initiated devices have been developed but there are few answers yet to self-initiated switches which terrorists use to explode suicide vests and car bombs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kashmir has had a history of IEDs through the Nineties and the early millennium. These were fabricated by explosive experts in the terrorist ranks; interestingly called IED doctors. Quite unlike public perception, it is not easy to fabricate an IED and even more challenging to put together a car bomb. It may take a couple of weeks to do so and once prepared it isn’t easy to lay the IED or deploy a car bomb appropriately to undertake targeting. It is this intervening period involving preparation and laying on the ground or selecting a site for car bombs which intelligence agencies or troops on the ground can always use to discover the network that is intending to employ these weapons, and then neutralise it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, that is only possible if there is a focused attempt to do so in an environment where the employment of IEDs and car bombs has been a norm. When they suddenly appear in first-time use after a long interval it is difficult to discover them at the preparatory stage. That is the case with the Pulwama incident; much criticism against the intelligence agencies and CRPF for alleged intelligence and procedural failure is in my opinion unfair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now that is the interesting part. While IEDS were frequently in use in Kashmir their usage suddenly stopped after 2008. I witnessed the effects of the last major IED employed against the bus of the Kupwara Army division on July 20, 2008. There has been no major IED attack since then. Car bombs were used by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists against the Batwara gate of the Army’s Corps HQ at Badami Bagh in 2001; a Kashmiri youth was the human bomb in that effort. A similar incident took place that year against the J&amp;K Assembly building leading to many casualties. There was even an attempt to blow up the officers’ bus of the Baramula Army Division in 2004 when a Maruti 800 prepared as a car bomb rammed into the bus near Pattan. In the ensuing explosion, only the driver was killed and all the passengers got away with minor abrasions. That incident has its lessons for today’s threat. The General in command of the division was an innovator. He had armoured skirt plates of Vijayanta tanks, lying in derelict condition in the depot at Delhi, transported to Srinagar and got these welded to the sides of the buses of his division. In addition, he used the waste industrial rubber of the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) to be melted and pasted on the bus floor. This is what saved precious lives. The Army took a line from that and started hardening its buses but in due course IEDs dried up and so did car bombs and perhaps the practice of hardening died a natural death. I am not sure what the effect of a 350 kg car bomb would have on a hardened bus but then such bombs are not everyday occurrences and smaller ones will probably have less devastating effect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The return of car bombs and IEDs does not necessarily mean that there is going to be an array of them lined up against the security forces in Kashmir. We found effective counter measures the last time we were hit many years ago, we will find them now as well. It requires a certain discipline in movement and pro-activeness in intelligence to neutralise these but I do fear there will be repeats because indirectly it forces the security forces to impose harsher population-control measures such as vehicle check-points, adding more misery to the already difficult lives people lead in proxy war zones. That will lead to greater alienation and that is exactly what Pakistan’s Deep State wants, as do the separatists in Kashmir. Moreover, with what is emerging in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s relevance to the international community is increasing. That will embolden Pakistan even more to risk big-ticket events against India in Kashmir. There are diplomatic measures to be vigorously undertaken to paint Pakistan the villain and a range of military options no doubt are under examination by the government. More on that later.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-return-of-ieds-after-a-decade-2720486">original article</a>)</em></p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)</em></p>


In 1987, while the Indian Army was advancing on Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka as part of Operation Pawan, the LTTE challenged the advance with a crude weapon it had mastered; the improvised explosive device or IED as it came to be called.

In 1987, while the Indian Army was advancing on Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka as part of Operation Pawan, the LTTE challenged the advance with a crude weapon it had mastered; the improvised explosive device or IED as it came to be called. Crude IEDs awaited the advance of the infantry on every route causing confusion and casualties. The mother of all IEDs was the one which targeted a T-72 tank. It was laid with 200 kg of explosive packed into a barrel and dug underneath a tarmac road. A young boy was known to have initiated it with an even cruder initiation device. The effect shook us all. The turret of the tank was blown away and that is saying something. To bring context to this, it would bring great awareness to learn that the car bomb which rammed the CRPF bus on the Srinagar Jammu Highway on February 14, 2019, is reported to have packed 350 kg of suspected modern explosive into a car. That too is a form of an IED and they have now come to be a potent weapon of sub-conventional warfare around the world. It went a few steps beyond in countries like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan where young men and even children have been motivated for the supposed cause to strap themselves with explosives and self-initiate them against targets such as vehicles, entry gates to buildings and at gatherings of people, to cause severe damage to life and property. Undoubtedly, the IED and its derivative the car bomb are today two of the most potent weapons of terror. The US encountered these in Iraq and in Afghanistan in a big way. However, surprisingly, as late as the year 2000, US servicemen did not even know the full form of IED. I was comprehensively questioned on it when I spoke at the US Pacific Command HQ at Hawaii that year. In three years’ time thereafter the US armed forces were encountering them everywhere. Despite all the technological advancement, the US and other modern armies found no answer to neutralise these. All kinds of devices to scan the communication spectrum to jam it to disallow radio-initiated devices have been developed but there are few answers yet to self-initiated switches which terrorists use to explode suicide vests and car bombs. Kashmir has had a history of IEDs through the Nineties and the early millennium. These were fabricated by explosive experts in the terrorist ranks; interestingly called IED doctors. Quite unlike public perception, it is not easy to fabricate an IED and even more challenging to put together a car bomb. It may take a couple of weeks to do so and once prepared it isn’t easy to lay the IED or deploy a car bomb appropriately to undertake targeting. It is this intervening period involving preparation and laying on the ground or selecting a site for car bombs which intelligence agencies or troops on the ground can always use to discover the network that is intending to employ these weapons, and then neutralise it. However, that is only possible if there is a focused attempt to do so in an environment where the employment of IEDs and car bombs has been a norm. When they suddenly appear in first-time use after a long interval it is difficult to discover them at the preparatory stage. That is the case with the Pulwama incident; much criticism against the intelligence agencies and CRPF for alleged intelligence and procedural failure is in my opinion unfair. Now that is the interesting part. While IEDS were frequently in use in Kashmir their usage suddenly stopped after 2008. I witnessed the effects of the last major IED employed against the bus of the Kupwara Army division on July 20, 2008. There has been no major IED attack since then. Car bombs were used by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists against the Batwara gate of the Army’s Corps HQ at Badami Bagh in 2001; a Kashmiri youth was the human bomb in that effort. A similar incident took place that year against the J&K Assembly building leading to many casualties. There was even an attempt to blow up the officers’ bus of the Baramula Army Division in 2004 when a Maruti 800 prepared as a car bomb rammed into the bus near Pattan. In the ensuing explosion, only the driver was killed and all the passengers got away with minor abrasions. That incident has its lessons for today’s threat. The General in command of the division was an innovator. He had armoured skirt plates of Vijayanta tanks, lying in derelict condition in the depot at Delhi, transported to Srinagar and got these welded to the sides of the buses of his division. In addition, he used the waste industrial rubber of the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) to be melted and pasted on the bus floor. This is what saved precious lives. The Army took a line from that and started hardening its buses but in due course IEDs dried up and so did car bombs and perhaps the practice of hardening died a natural death. I am not sure what the effect of a 350 kg car bomb would have on a hardened bus but then such bombs are not everyday occurrences and smaller ones will probably have less devastating effect. The return of car bombs and IEDs does not necessarily mean that there is going to be an array of them lined up against the security forces in Kashmir. We found effective counter measures the last time we were hit many years ago, we will find them now as well. It requires a certain discipline in movement and pro-activeness in intelligence to neutralise these but I do fear there will be repeats because indirectly it forces the security forces to impose harsher population-control measures such as vehicle check-points, adding more misery to the already difficult lives people lead in proxy war zones. That will lead to greater alienation and that is exactly what Pakistan’s Deep State wants, as do the separatists in Kashmir. Moreover, with what is emerging in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s relevance to the international community is increasing. That will embolden Pakistan even more to risk big-ticket events against India in Kashmir. There are diplomatic measures to be vigorously undertaken to paint Pakistan the villain and a range of military options no doubt are under examination by the government. More on that later. (This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

Pulwama terror attack: Return of IEDs after a decade

<p>Amid slogans of "Pakistan Murdabaad", mortal remains of slain Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel draped in the Indian flag were brought to their respective native places on Saturday.</p>

<p>Teary-eyed locals of Tofapur village in Varanasi received the mortal remains of CRPF jawan Ramesh Yadav. The mortal remains of CRPF jawan Rohitash Lamba were brought to his native place in Govindpura, Jaipur.The daughter of deceased CRPF ASI Mohan Lal paid last tributes to her father.</p>

<p>Massive anger has erupted across the nation over the ghastly attack in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama that claimed the lives of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-attack-diplomacy-takes-centerstage-as-india-prepares-to-isolate-pakistan-197623">40 CRPF jawans</a>.</p>

<p>While people paid tributes to the martyrs by holding candlelight vigils, demonstrations were held at many places against Pakistan with demands being put forth to take action against the neighbouring country for its "continuous support to terror groups."</p>

<p>On Friday, agitators in Ahmedabad thrashed posters of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar during a protest against the dastardly terror attack in Pulwama.</p>

<p>Condemning the suicidal attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan by saying, "The forces behind this act of terrorism and those responsible for it, will be definitely be punished."</p>

<p>The Narendra Modi government has called an all-party meeting on Saturday to hold consultations with the opposition parties in the wake of Pulwama terror attack. Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress president Rahul Gandhi, other political leaders and Chiefs of Indian security forces paid their tributes to all 40 brave hearts at the Palam Airport on Friday.</p>

<p>In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, over 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-mfn-status-to-pakistan-what-it-means-how-it-impacts-trade-197569">Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad </a>in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.</p>

<p>The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora.&nbsp;</p>


Amid slogans of "Pakistan Murdabaad", mortal remains of slain Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel draped in the Indian flag were brought to their respective native places on Saturday.

Amid slogans of "Pakistan Murdabaad", mortal remains of slain Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel draped in the Indian flag were brought to their respective native places on Saturday. Teary-eyed locals of Tofapur village in Varanasi received the mortal remains of CRPF jawan Ramesh Yadav. The mortal remains of CRPF jawan Rohitash Lamba were brought to his native place in Govindpura, Jaipur.The daughter of deceased CRPF ASI Mohan Lal paid last tributes to her father. Massive anger has erupted across the nation over the ghastly attack in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans. While people paid tributes to the martyrs by holding candlelight vigils, demonstrations were held at many places against Pakistan with demands being put forth to take action against the neighbouring country for its "continuous support to terror groups." On Friday, agitators in Ahmedabad thrashed posters of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar during a protest against the dastardly terror attack in Pulwama. Condemning the suicidal attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan by saying, "The forces behind this act of terrorism and those responsible for it, will be definitely be punished." The Narendra Modi government has called an all-party meeting on Saturday to hold consultations with the opposition parties in the wake of Pulwama terror attack. Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress president Rahul Gandhi, other political leaders and Chiefs of Indian security forces paid their tributes to all 40 brave hearts at the Palam Airport on Friday. In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, over 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora.

Pulwama attack: Mortal remains of bravehearts arrive amidst anti-Pak slogans

<p>Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the twin bombings that killed at least 20 people during a Catholic Church service in the Philippines as a "terrorist attack" and prayed that God would convert the hearts of those who carried it out.</p>

<p>The attack also wounded 81 and was one of the deadliest in recent years in a region long plagued by instability.</p>

<p>Francis, speaking at a hospice for AIDS sufferers on the last day of his trip here, expressed his "firm condemnation of this act of violence that causes more mourning in the Christian community. I pray for the dead and the injured. May the Lord, prince of peace, convert the hearts of the violent ones."</p>

<p>There was no immediate claim of responsibility but police suspect the bombings were the work of Abu Sayyaf, a militant group that has pledged allegiance to Islamic State and is notorious for its bombings and brutality.</p>

<p>The first explosion went off inside the cathedral on Jolo Island in Sulu Province, and was followed by a second blast outside, which was detonated as security forces raced to the scene, officials said.</p>

<p>The pope visited the Philippines, the most Catholic country in Asia, in 2015.</p>


Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the twin bombings that killed at least 20 people during a Catholic Church service in the Philippines as a "terrorist attack" and prayed that God would convert the hearts of those who carried it out.

Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the twin bombings that killed at least 20 people during a Catholic Church service in the Philippines as a "terrorist attack" and prayed that God would convert the hearts of those who carried it out. The attack also wounded 81 and was one of the deadliest in recent years in a region long plagued by instability. Francis, speaking at a hospice for AIDS sufferers on the last day of his trip here, expressed his "firm condemnation of this act of violence that causes more mourning in the Christian community. I pray for the dead and the injured. May the Lord, prince of peace, convert the hearts of the violent ones." There was no immediate claim of responsibility but police suspect the bombings were the work of Abu Sayyaf, a militant group that has pledged allegiance to Islamic State and is notorious for its bombings and brutality. The first explosion went off inside the cathedral on Jolo Island in Sulu Province, and was followed by a second blast outside, which was detonated as security forces raced to the scene, officials said. The pope visited the Philippines, the most Catholic country in Asia, in 2015.

Pope condemns bombing of Philippines cathedral that killed 20 as 'terrorist attack'

<p>Two alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) members have been arrested on charges of planning to carry out terror strikes in the national capital during Republic Day celebrations, Delhi Police officials said on Thursday.</p>

<p>They were identified as Abdul Latif Ganaie (29), alias Umair alias Dilawar, and Hilal Ahmad Bhat (26) residents of Jammu and Kashmir's Wakura and Batapora areas respectively.</p>

<p>Dilawar was arrested on the intervening night of January 20-21 after police got a tip off from military intelligence that a house in Laxmi Nagar was frequented by suspicious persons, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell P S Kushwah said.</p>

<p>Police learnt that Dilawar would come near Rajghat to meet someone and accordingly a team was deployed there. Subsequently, he was arrested with incriminating material, he said.</p>

<p>A .32 bore pistol and 26 live cartridges were recovered from him. Three rubber stamps of JeM commanders and other material was also recovered from his possession, he added.</p>

<p>It took the Delhi Police a few months to identify Dilawar, the DCP said.</p>

<p>A team was rushed to Jammu and Kashmir to nab his other associates. Two hand grenades were recovered from his house there, Kushwah said.</p>

<p>Bhat, who had carried out the recce of various places for terrorist strikes in Delhi, was also arrested from Bandipora, he said.</p>

<p>During interrogation, they revealed that they were JeM members and that Dilawar is the terror outfit's Ganderbal district commander, Kushwah said.</p>

<p>Dilawar told police that he was in touch with his Pakistan-based handler Abu Mauz through Telegram and WhatsApp, he said.</p>

<p>He further revealed that Mauz had given him more than a dozen hand grenades, a pistol and 30 live cartridges through an Aaqib, the DCP said.</p>

<p>Dilawar was asked to use those grenades on the armed and police forces in Jammu and Kashmir and in parts of Delhi to disrupt Republic Day celebrations, Kushwah said.</p>

<p>He told police that he had given two grenades to one Abid in Jammu and Kashmir and he used them to attack Army personnel of 5 RR in Sumbal, Bandipora on January 4, the officer said.</p>

<p>Dilawar also gave some grenades to one Shahbaz in Srinagar and to Bhat, Kushwah said.</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir police was informed about this network, following which Shahbaz was arrested on Tuesday, he said.</p>

<p>Dilawar came in contact with radical elements during a four-year course at a madrasa in Sopore. He started chatting with these fringe elements on various social platforms, the DCP said.</p>

<p>Impressed by Dilawar's posts, Mauz communicated with him and radicalised him by sending various audio and video clips of JeM chief Maulana Azhar Masood, Kushwah said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said Mauz also instructed Dilawar to go to Delhi to conduct a recce of VIP areas, places of heavy footfalls in posh markets, vital places and gas pipeline to identify blast targets.</p>

<p>Dilawar was previously arrested in two cases of stone pelting in 2016 in the area of Sadar Ganderbal police station, he said.&nbsp;</p>


Two alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) members have been arrested on charges of planning to carry out terror strikes in the national capital during Republic Day celebrations, Delhi Police officials said on Thursday.

Two alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) members have been arrested on charges of planning to carry out terror strikes in the national capital during Republic Day celebrations, Delhi Police officials said on Thursday. They were identified as Abdul Latif Ganaie (29), alias Umair alias Dilawar, and Hilal Ahmad Bhat (26) residents of Jammu and Kashmir's Wakura and Batapora areas respectively. Dilawar was arrested on the intervening night of January 20-21 after police got a tip off from military intelligence that a house in Laxmi Nagar was frequented by suspicious persons, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell P S Kushwah said. Police learnt that Dilawar would come near Rajghat to meet someone and accordingly a team was deployed there. Subsequently, he was arrested with incriminating material, he said. A .32 bore pistol and 26 live cartridges were recovered from him. Three rubber stamps of JeM commanders and other material was also recovered from his possession, he added. It took the Delhi Police a few months to identify Dilawar, the DCP said. A team was rushed to Jammu and Kashmir to nab his other associates. Two hand grenades were recovered from his house there, Kushwah said. Bhat, who had carried out the recce of various places for terrorist strikes in Delhi, was also arrested from Bandipora, he said. During interrogation, they revealed that they were JeM members and that Dilawar is the terror outfit's Ganderbal district commander, Kushwah said. Dilawar told police that he was in touch with his Pakistan-based handler Abu Mauz through Telegram and WhatsApp, he said. He further revealed that Mauz had given him more than a dozen hand grenades, a pistol and 30 live cartridges through an Aaqib, the DCP said. Dilawar was asked to use those grenades on the armed and police forces in Jammu and Kashmir and in parts of Delhi to disrupt Republic Day celebrations, Kushwah said. He told police that he had given two grenades to one Abid in Jammu and Kashmir and he used them to attack Army personnel of 5 RR in Sumbal, Bandipora on January 4, the officer said. Dilawar also gave some grenades to one Shahbaz in Srinagar and to Bhat, Kushwah said. Jammu and Kashmir police was informed about this network, following which Shahbaz was arrested on Tuesday, he said. Dilawar came in contact with radical elements during a four-year course at a madrasa in Sopore. He started chatting with these fringe elements on various social platforms, the DCP said. Impressed by Dilawar's posts, Mauz communicated with him and radicalised him by sending various audio and video clips of JeM chief Maulana Azhar Masood, Kushwah said. He said Mauz also instructed Dilawar to go to Delhi to conduct a recce of VIP areas, places of heavy footfalls in posh markets, vital places and gas pipeline to identify blast targets. Dilawar was previously arrested in two cases of stone pelting in 2016 in the area of Sadar Ganderbal police station, he said.

Delhi: JeM members arrested for allegedly planning attacks on Republic Day

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu paid floral tribute&nbsp;to the martyrs of 2001 parliament attack at Parliament House today.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the other leaders who paid tribute on the&nbsp;17th anniversary of the attack were, home minister Rajnath Singh, finance minister Arun Jaitley, Congress President Rahul Gandhi and&nbsp;Ghulam Nabi Azad.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, PM Modi also saluted the courage of those killed in the terrorist attack, saying their valour encourages people.</p>

<p>Modi took to Twitter to recall the courage of the security personnel.</p>

<p>"We salute the valour of those who were martyred during the dastardly attack on our Parliament on this day in 2001. Their courage and heroism inspires every Indian," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>President Ram Nath Kovind also paid tribute to the soldiers martyred in the terrorist attack on Twitter writing, "Forces of hate and terror targeted what we cherish most — India's democracy and democratic values."</p>

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<p>On December 13, 2001, five gunmen stormed the Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire.</p>

<p>Five Delhi Police personnel, a woman Central Reserve Police official, two Parliament watch and ward staff, a gardener and a camera person were among those who killed in the attack.<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu paid floral tribute to the martyrs of 2001 parliament attack at Parliament House today. Among the other leaders who paid tribute on the 17th anniversary of the attack were, home minister Rajnath Singh, finance minister Arun Jaitley, Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu paid floral tribute to the martyrs of 2001 parliament attack at Parliament House today. Among the other leaders who paid tribute on the 17th anniversary of the attack were, home minister Rajnath Singh, finance minister Arun Jaitley, Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Ghulam Nabi Azad. Earlier in the day, PM Modi also saluted the courage of those killed in the terrorist attack, saying their valour encourages people. Modi took to Twitter to recall the courage of the security personnel. "We salute the valour of those who were martyred during the dastardly attack on our Parliament on this day in 2001. Their courage and heroism inspires every Indian," he said. We salute the valour of those who were martyred during the dastardly attack on our Parliament on this day in 2001. Their courage and heroism inspires every Indian. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2018 × President Ram Nath Kovind also paid tribute to the soldiers martyred in the terrorist attack on Twitter writing, "Forces of hate and terror targeted what we cherish most — India's democracy and democratic values." India gratefully remembers those martyred while defending Parliament from terrorists on this day in 2001. Forces of hate and terror targeted what we cherish most — India's democracy and democratic values. They did not succeed. And we will never let them succeed #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 13, 2018 × On December 13, 2001, five gunmen stormed the Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire. Five Delhi Police personnel, a woman Central Reserve Police official, two Parliament watch and ward staff, a gardener and a camera person were among those who killed in the attack.

2001 Parliament attack: PM Modi, other leaders pay floral tribute to martyrs

<p>Kishtwar Police on Friday arrested an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent Sehran Sheikh alias Abu Zubair suspected of planning terrorist attacks in Kishtwar.</p>

<p>As per the police, Sheikh was gathering information on establishments of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, armed forces and the Army.</p>

<p>"He had come in contact with a Pakistan-based militant group, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM). This person has confessed his involvement and we have found many videos including establishments of Para-military Forces having been exchanged on Pakistan numbers," Kishtwar Police said in a statement.</p>

<p>Further details are awaited.&nbsp;</p>


Kishtwar Police on Friday arrested an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent Sehran Sheikh alias Abu Zubair suspected of planning terrorist attacks in Kishtwar.

Kishtwar Police on Friday arrested an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent Sehran Sheikh alias Abu Zubair suspected of planning terrorist attacks in Kishtwar. As per the police, Sheikh was gathering information on establishments of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, armed forces and the Army. "He had come in contact with a Pakistan-based militant group, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM). This person has confessed his involvement and we have found many videos including establishments of Para-military Forces having been exchanged on Pakistan numbers," Kishtwar Police said in a statement. Further details are awaited.

J&K: ISI agent suspected of planning terrorist attacks arrested

<p>A suicide bomber killed at least four people outside a police headquarters in the port city of Chabahar in restive southeastern Iran on Thursday, its governor said.</p>

<p>Chabahar governor Rahmdel Bameri said many people were also wounded in the morning car bombing.</p>

<p>"The explosion was very strong and broke the glass of many buildings close by," Bameri told state television.</p>

<p>Many nearby shop owners and civilian passers-by, including women and children, were severely wounded, he added.</p>

<p>Chabahar lies in Sistan-Baluchistan province some 100 kilometres (60 miles) west of the Pakistan border.</p>

<p>The province has a large, mainly Sunni Muslim ethnic Baluchi community which straddles the border and has long been a flashpoint, with Pakistan-based Baluchi separatists and jihadists carrying out cross-border attacks targeting the Shiite authorities.</p>

<p>The province's deputy governor in charge of security, Mohammad Hadi Marashi, said multiple assailants took part in Thursday's attack.</p>

<p>"The terrorists tried to enter Chabahar police headquarters but they were prevented by the guards and they detonated the car bomb," he said.</p>

<p>Chabahar has a deep-water port on the Gulf of Oman and with Indian assistance Iran has been developing it as a a major energy and freight hub between Central Asia and India, bypassing Pakistan.</p>


A suicide bomber killed at least four people outside a police headquarters in the port city of Chabahar in restive southeastern Iran on Thursday, its governor said.

A suicide bomber killed at least four people outside a police headquarters in the port city of Chabahar in restive southeastern Iran on Thursday, its governor said. Chabahar governor Rahmdel Bameri said many people were also wounded in the morning car bombing. "The explosion was very strong and broke the glass of many buildings close by," Bameri told state television. Many nearby shop owners and civilian passers-by, including women and children, were severely wounded, he added. Chabahar lies in Sistan-Baluchistan province some 100 kilometres (60 miles) west of the Pakistan border. The province has a large, mainly Sunni Muslim ethnic Baluchi community which straddles the border and has long been a flashpoint, with Pakistan-based Baluchi separatists and jihadists carrying out cross-border attacks targeting the Shiite authorities. The province's deputy governor in charge of security, Mohammad Hadi Marashi, said multiple assailants took part in Thursday's attack. "The terrorists tried to enter Chabahar police headquarters but they were prevented by the guards and they detonated the car bomb," he said. Chabahar has a deep-water port on the Gulf of Oman and with Indian assistance Iran has been developing it as a a major energy and freight hub between Central Asia and India, bypassing Pakistan.

Suicide bomber kills 4 at port city Chabahar in southeast Iran

<p>Punjab police said Sunday the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/3-dead-10-injured-in-grenade-attack-at-amritsars-rajasansi-village-178012">grenade attack</a> on a religious congregation on the outskirts of Amritsar city appears to be a "terrorist act".</p>

<p>"It (this incident) appears to have a terror angle. Because it is against a group (of people) and it is not against any individual. There is no reason to throw a hand grenade on a group of people, so we will take it as a terrorist act. Till proven otherwise, prima facie we will take it as that," Punjab Director General of Police Suresh Arora told PTI.</p>

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<p>To a question, the DGP said there was no specific input about any possible attack on Nirankari Bhavan.</p>

<p>"There was no issue with this group as such? There was no specific input on (Nirankari Bhavan)," he said.</p>

<p>Three persons were killed and at least 10 injured in a grenade attack on a religious congregation on the city outskirts on Sunday, police said.</p>

<p>The attack took place inside the Nirankari Bhavan at Adliwal village near Amritsar's Rajasansi, close to the international airport, police said.</p>

<p>A religious congregation of the Nirankari sect was being conducted inside the Bhavan at the time of the incident.</p>

<p>"A grenade was lobbed and three people have died in the incident while 10 have been injured in the incident, two of them critically," Inspector General of Police S S Parmar, who visited the incident spot, told reporters.</p>

<p>He said about 200 devotees were inside at the time of the attack. No CCTV camera was installed at the premises, preliminary investigations found, he said.</p>

<p>"We have launched relief and rescue operations," he said.</p>

<p>After the attack, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh reviewed the law and order situation and directed the Home Secretary, DGP (Law and Order) and DG Intelligence to rush to Rajasansi to supervise investigations.&nbsp;</p>


Punjab police said Sunday the grenade attack on a religious congregation on the outskirts of Amritsar city appears to be a "terrorist act". "It (this incident) appears to have a terror angle.

Punjab police said Sunday the grenade attack on a religious congregation on the outskirts of Amritsar city appears to be a "terrorist act". "It (this incident) appears to have a terror angle. Because it is against a group (of people) and it is not against any individual. There is no reason to throw a hand grenade on a group of people, so we will take it as a terrorist act. Till proven otherwise, prima facie we will take it as that," Punjab Director General of Police Suresh Arora told PTI. Three dead & twenty injured in the blast. We are counting it as a terror act. We will find out other details in the further investigation: Punjab DGP Suresh Arora on the blast in Amritsar district. #Punjab pic.twitter.com/ItYksYFibE — ANI (@ANI) November 18, 2018 × To a question, the DGP said there was no specific input about any possible attack on Nirankari Bhavan. "There was no issue with this group as such? There was no specific input on (Nirankari Bhavan)," he said. Three persons were killed and at least 10 injured in a grenade attack on a religious congregation on the city outskirts on Sunday, police said. The attack took place inside the Nirankari Bhavan at Adliwal village near Amritsar's Rajasansi, close to the international airport, police said. A religious congregation of the Nirankari sect was being conducted inside the Bhavan at the time of the incident. "A grenade was lobbed and three people have died in the incident while 10 have been injured in the incident, two of them critically," Inspector General of Police S S Parmar, who visited the incident spot, told reporters. He said about 200 devotees were inside at the time of the attack. No CCTV camera was installed at the premises, preliminary investigations found, he said. "We have launched relief and rescue operations," he said. After the attack, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh reviewed the law and order situation and directed the Home Secretary, DGP (Law and Order) and DG Intelligence to rush to Rajasansi to supervise investigations.

Amritsar grenade attack appears to be 'terrorist act': Punjab police

<p>Russia said Wednesday it had opened a criminal investigation into a "terrorist attack" after an unidentified explosive device went off in a technical college in the city of Kerch in Moscow-annexed Crimea, killing at least 10 and injuring around 50.</p>

<p>The Investigative Committee, which probes major incidents, said in a statement that it had "opened a criminal case into a terrorist attack over the explosion in a college in Kerch."</p>

<p>A blast at a college in the Crimean port city of Kerch killed 10 people and injured dozens on Wednesday, Russian news agencies reported, citing sources.</p>

<p>"Initial information is that a gas canister blew up," the TASS news agency quoted an unnamed law enforcement source as saying.</p>

<p>Photographs from the scene of the blast posted by local media outlet Kerch.FM showed ground floor windows of the two-storey building had been blown out, and debris from the building was lying on the floor outside.</p>

<p>Ambulances and firefighters were at the scene. One person could be seen on a stretcher being carried onto a bus.</p>


Russia said Wednesday it had opened a criminal investigation into a "terrorist attack" after an unidentified explosive device went off in a technical college in the city of Kerch in Moscow-annexed Crimea, killing at least 10 and injuring around 50.

Russia said Wednesday it had opened a criminal investigation into a "terrorist attack" after an unidentified explosive device went off in a technical college in the city of Kerch in Moscow-annexed Crimea, killing at least 10 and injuring around 50. The Investigative Committee, which probes major incidents, said in a statement that it had "opened a criminal case into a terrorist attack over the explosion in a college in Kerch." A blast at a college in the Crimean port city of Kerch killed 10 people and injured dozens on Wednesday, Russian news agencies reported, citing sources. "Initial information is that a gas canister blew up," the TASS news agency quoted an unnamed law enforcement source as saying. Photographs from the scene of the blast posted by local media outlet Kerch.FM showed ground floor windows of the two-storey building had been blown out, and debris from the building was lying on the floor outside. Ambulances and firefighters were at the scene. One person could be seen on a stretcher being carried onto a bus.

Russia opens probe into 'terrorist attack' over Crimea explosion: Investigators

<p>Dutch police arrested seven men Thursday suspected of plotting to carry out a "major terrorist attack" at a public event using explosive belts and an AK-47 assault rifle, the public prosecutor's office said.</p>

<p>"Police arrested seven men on Thursday... suspected of being at a very advanced stage of preparation for a major terrorist attack in the Netherlands," it said in a statement, adding one of the suspects had wanted to kill "many victims".</p>

<p>Prosecutors and investigators were "convinced that a terrorist attack was prevented" as a result of the arrests in the cities of Arnhem and Weert which followed a months-long police operation.</p>

<p>Officers had placed a group of people under surveillance, a central figure being a 34-year-old man of Iraqi origin convicted in 2017 of attempting to reach territory controlled by the jihadist Islamic State group, the statement added.</p>

<p>Those arrested by elite special anti-terrorist police teams with helicopter support ranged in age from 21 to 34.</p>

<p>The suspects came from Arnhem, the port city of Rotterdam and villages close to those two cities. Two others in the group also had convictions related to attempts to travel to Iraq or Syria.</p>

<p>"One of the men from Arnhem wanted to commit an attack with a group at a major event in the Netherlands and kill many victims, according to the Dutch Intelligence Service (AIVD)," the prosecutor's office said.</p>

<p>Police had yet to identify the target of the planned attack which the prosecutor's office said was to have included a separate car bombing.</p>

<p>The suspects, who investigators said were in possession of small arms when they were detained, are expected to appear in court in Rotterdam on Friday.</p>

<p>"They were seeking AK-47 assault rifles, grenades, explosive belts and raw materials with which to make other bombs," investigators said.</p>

<p><strong>Dutch on alert&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The arrests came three months after two men were arrested in Rotterdam on suspicion of preparing attacks in France and in the Netherlands. Prosecutors said earlier this month they were "close" to launching their attack.</p>

<p>There has been no mention of what the target in France might have been.</p>

<p>In the Netherlands, the pair are said to have staked out and "identified several possible targets" in Rotterdam, including "a police station and the Erasmus Bridge", the country's second largest.</p>

<p>On August 31, an Afghan aged 19 and with a German residence permit stabbed and injured two American tourists at Amsterdam's busy Central Station before being shot.</p>

<p>The prosecutor's office said he had chosen the Netherlands for the attack believing Islam to be "frequently insulted" there.</p>

<p>The Amsterdam incident came following a Taliban call for attacks on Dutch troops after far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders organised a Prophet Muhammed cartoon competition.</p>

<p>Many Muslims consider images of the prophet to be blasphemous.</p>

<p>The likelihood of a terror attack in the Netherlands "remained substantial", the Dutch anti-terror agency NCTV said last week, with terror threat levels remaining at level four out of five.</p>


Dutch police arrested seven men Thursday suspected of plotting to carry out a "major terrorist attack" at a public event using explosive belts and an AK-47 assault rifle, the public prosecutor's office said.

Dutch police arrested seven men Thursday suspected of plotting to carry out a "major terrorist attack" at a public event using explosive belts and an AK-47 assault rifle, the public prosecutor's office said. "Police arrested seven men on Thursday... suspected of being at a very advanced stage of preparation for a major terrorist attack in the Netherlands," it said in a statement, adding one of the suspects had wanted to kill "many victims". Prosecutors and investigators were "convinced that a terrorist attack was prevented" as a result of the arrests in the cities of Arnhem and Weert which followed a months-long police operation. Officers had placed a group of people under surveillance, a central figure being a 34-year-old man of Iraqi origin convicted in 2017 of attempting to reach territory controlled by the jihadist Islamic State group, the statement added. Those arrested by elite special anti-terrorist police teams with helicopter support ranged in age from 21 to 34. The suspects came from Arnhem, the port city of Rotterdam and villages close to those two cities. Two others in the group also had convictions related to attempts to travel to Iraq or Syria. "One of the men from Arnhem wanted to commit an attack with a group at a major event in the Netherlands and kill many victims, according to the Dutch Intelligence Service (AIVD)," the prosecutor's office said. Police had yet to identify the target of the planned attack which the prosecutor's office said was to have included a separate car bombing. The suspects, who investigators said were in possession of small arms when they were detained, are expected to appear in court in Rotterdam on Friday. "They were seeking AK-47 assault rifles, grenades, explosive belts and raw materials with which to make other bombs," investigators said. Dutch on alert The arrests came three months after two men were arrested in Rotterdam on suspicion of preparing attacks in France and in the Netherlands. Prosecutors said earlier this month they were "close" to launching their attack. There has been no mention of what the target in France might have been. In the Netherlands, the pair are said to have staked out and "identified several possible targets" in Rotterdam, including "a police station and the Erasmus Bridge", the country's second largest. On August 31, an Afghan aged 19 and with a German residence permit stabbed and injured two American tourists at Amsterdam's busy Central Station before being shot. The prosecutor's office said he had chosen the Netherlands for the attack believing Islam to be "frequently insulted" there. The Amsterdam incident came following a Taliban call for attacks on Dutch troops after far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders organised a Prophet Muhammed cartoon competition. Many Muslims consider images of the prophet to be blasphemous. The likelihood of a terror attack in the Netherlands "remained substantial", the Dutch anti-terror agency NCTV said last week, with terror threat levels remaining at level four out of five.

'Major terrorist attack' foiled in Netherlands: Prosecutor

<p>Terrorists on the wee hours of Thursday attacked an&nbsp;Army's patrolling party in&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir's&nbsp;Kupwara&nbsp;district.</p>

<p>The incident took place around&nbsp;Qaziabad&nbsp;forests situated in&nbsp;Kralgund&nbsp;area of the district.</p>

<p>The firing was retaliated and triggered off following a brief gunfight between the security forces and terrorists.</p>

<p>A search operation has been launched to trace out the terrorists.</p>

<p>Bodies of two terrorists were recovered after a search operation was launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, a suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade at the residence of National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat in Pulwama's Tral town.</p>

<p>On the same day, terrorists hurled a grenade towards a joint checkpoint of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir&nbsp;police in Pulwama district.</p>


The incident took place around Qaziabad forests situated in Kralgund area of the district

Terrorists on the wee hours of Thursday attacked an Army's patrolling party in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. The incident took place around Qaziabad forests situated in Kralgund area of the district. The firing was retaliated and triggered off following a brief gunfight between the security forces and terrorists. A search operation has been launched to trace out the terrorists. Bodies of two terrorists were recovered after a search operation was launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. On Wednesday, a suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade at the residence of National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat in Pulwama's Tral town. On the same day, terrorists hurled a grenade towards a joint checkpoint of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police in Pulwama district.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists attack army patrolling party in Kupwara

<p>A gunman on Tuesday fired shots in eastern Belgium's city of Liege killing two police officers and one civilian as a terrorist incident before being shot, the local public prosecutor told a news conference.</p>

<p>As per UK based reports, the police identified the gunman as&nbsp;Benjamin Herman, 36,&nbsp;from Rochefort, a city close to Liege. He had been involved in criminal activities such as&nbsp;robbery, assault, and drug-dealing and was well-known to the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 36-year-old petty criminal&nbsp;had been let out on day-release from a local prison on Monday. Police said investigators were looking into whether he converted to Islam and had been radicalised in jail, Reuters reported.</p>

<p>However, the government had not listed Herman&nbsp;as a potential terrorist, according to local media, but had been in contact with radicalised prisoners during his multiple times in jail.</p>

<p>The prosecutor said the man attacked the two officers from behind with a knife, took one of their guns and shot them both dead.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;attacker then shot dead a 22-year-old man in a nearby vehicle, before taking refuge in a school where he was killed in a subsequent gunfight during which several other policemen were wounded.</p>

<p>The gunman had also taken a female cleaner hostage at the school before being killed by police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>La Libre Belgique newspaper quoted a police source as saying the gunman shouted Allahu Akbar — God is greatest in Arabic -- and RTBF said investigators believed the attacker may well have had a terrorist motive.</p>

<p>The reason behind the shooting is not clear yet, investigations are still on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Belgian police and military have been on alert since suicide bombers killed 32 people at the Brussels airport and subway system in 2016.</p>


The prosecutor said the man attacked the two officers from behind with a knife, took one of their guns and shot them both dead

A gunman on Tuesday fired shots in eastern Belgium's city of Liege killing two police officers and one civilian as a terrorist incident before being shot, the local public prosecutor told a news conference. As per UK based reports, the police identified the gunman as Benjamin Herman, 36, from Rochefort, a city close to Liege. He had been involved in criminal activities such as robbery, assault, and drug-dealing and was well-known to the police. The 36-year-old petty criminal had been let out on day-release from a local prison on Monday. Police said investigators were looking into whether he converted to Islam and had been radicalised in jail, Reuters reported. However, the government had not listed Herman as a potential terrorist, according to local media, but had been in contact with radicalised prisoners during his multiple times in jail. The prosecutor said the man attacked the two officers from behind with a knife, took one of their guns and shot them both dead. The attacker then shot dead a 22-year-old man in a nearby vehicle, before taking refuge in a school where he was killed in a subsequent gunfight during which several other policemen were wounded. The gunman had also taken a female cleaner hostage at the school before being killed by police. La Libre Belgique newspaper quoted a police source as saying the gunman shouted Allahu Akbar — God is greatest in Arabic -- and RTBF said investigators believed the attacker may well have had a terrorist motive. The reason behind the shooting is not clear yet, investigations are still on. Belgian police and military have been on alert since suicide bombers killed 32 people at the Brussels airport and subway system in 2016.

Belgium shooting: Gunman had recently been let out on day-release from local prison

<p>BJP leader Anwar Khan escaped a terrorist attack at Balhama village in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district &#39;s Khanmoh area on Thursday, but his personal security officer (PSO) was injured in the incident, the police said.</p>

<p>Terrorists fired upon Anwar Khan, a BJP leader, at Balhama in Pulwama district, a police official said.</p>

<p>While Khan escaped the attack unhurt, his PSO, constable Bilal Ahmad, was injured in the incident, the official added.</p>

<p>He said the injured policeman was rushed to a hospital, where his condition was stated to be stable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Security forces have cordoned off the Khanmoh area in Pulwama district after the terrorists attack.</p>


Terrorists fired upon Anwar Khan, a BJP leader, at Balhama in Pulwama district, a police official said.

BJP leader Anwar Khan escaped a terrorist attack at Balhama village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district 's Khanmoh area on Thursday, but his personal security officer (PSO) was injured in the incident, the police said. Terrorists fired upon Anwar Khan, a BJP leader, at Balhama in Pulwama district, a police official said. While Khan escaped the attack unhurt, his PSO, constable Bilal Ahmad, was injured in the incident, the official added. He said the injured policeman was rushed to a hospital, where his condition was stated to be stable. Security forces have cordoned off the Khanmoh area in Pulwama district after the terrorists attack.

Terrorists attack J&K BJP leader Anwar Khan; PSO injured

<p>Afghanistan Sunday declared a day of national mourning as the toll for those killed by a huge bomb hidden in an ambulance in Kabul topped 100 people and tensions remained high after insurgents struck in the city for the second time in a week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 103 people were killed and 235 wounded in Saturday`s lunchtime attack claimed by the Taliban, which caused panic in the war-torn capital and overwhelmed its hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kabul remained on high alert as the presidential palace declared a national day of mourning for Sunday, with flags flying at half-mast. The attack was one of the worst to strike the capital in recent years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Central Kabul was unusually quiet on Sunday, a normal workday in Afghanistan, with little traffic and few people on the streets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In contrast, security checkpoints have been beefed up, particularly near the blast scene, as the city braced for the possibility of further violence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A security alert issued on Sunday warned that the Islamic State group -- which claimed a deadly attack on Save the Children`s office in Afghanistan`s east on Wednesday -- was planning to attack supermarkets and shops in Kabul frequented by foreigners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Donald Trump called for &quot;decisive action&quot; against the Taliban over the assault as other international leaders also condemned the attack.</p>

<p>Afghan authorities gave an updated toll Sunday for those killed and maimed in the huge blast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Unfortunately a number of wounded people have died in hospital. The number of martyrs is now 103 and wounded is 235,&quot; Interior Minister Wais Barmak told reporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most of the victims were relatives of patients at a nearby hospital, said Mohammad Masoom Stanekzai, the head of Afghanistan`s spy agency, describing the attack as a reaction by the Taliban to losses on the battlefield.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;It does not mean a lapse (in security). We have foiled many attacks, but some are difficult to control,&quot; the head of National Directorate of Security told reporters.</p>

<p>Ordinary Afghans took to social media to express their anguish and sorrow at rapidly worsening security as the Taliban and IS militants step up attacks on Kabul, turning it into one of the deadliest places in Afghanistan for civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We are so heartbroken in Kabul that we don`t know how to start our new day,&quot; Freshta Karim wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Shall we stay home or go to work, shall we meet our friends and cry or shall we force ourselves to create an illusion of hope? How are you starting your day in Kabul?&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Naser Danesh tweeted: &quot;In Kabul starting a day without explosion, it would be a surprise. One could only imagine that kind of a day.&quot;</p>

<p>On Facebook, Naweed Qaderi wrote: &quot;It is a big shame for the government, they repeatedly fail to protect people. The leaders must lose a son or daughter to feel the pain of poor people.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The blast happened in a crowded area of the city where several high-profile organisations including the European Union have offices.</p>

<p>The force of the explosion shook the windows of buildings hundreds of metres away and caused some low-rise structures in the immediate vicinity to collapse.</p>

<p>The scene of the attack was scattered with body parts, blood and debris. Children were among the wounded. The government has blamed the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani Network, which Afghan and Western officials suspect of involvement in at least some of the recent attacks in the capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aerial footage showed two ambulances -- the second one driven by the suicide attacker -- approaching the first checkpoint, Barmak told reporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police checked the first vehicle and, assuming the two ambulances were together, waved them through, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both ambulances went to the parking lot of the Jamhuriat hospital. After 20 minutes the suicide attacker drove on to the second checkpoint.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;At the second checkpoint he was recognised and blew (up) his explosive-laden car,&quot; interior ministry deputy spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said earlier. He said four suspects had been arrested.</p>

<p>The attack came exactly a week after Taliban insurgents stormed Kabul`s landmark Intercontinental hotel and killed at least 25 people, the majority foreigners.</p>

<p>But there is still confusion over the true toll from that attack with conflicting figures given by officials and Afghan media reporting higher numbers.</p>

<p>Stanekzai said five people had been arrested so far over the hotel raid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some foreign organisations are reassessing their presence in Afghanistan following the spate of deadly violence.</p>

<p>The Aga Khan Foundation is moving its foreign staff out of the country, several sources told AFP.</p>

<p>At least one Western humanitarian group is relocating its foreign staff to other cities in Afghanistan, a source said.</p>


At least 103 people were killed and 235 wounded in Saturday`s lunchtime attack claimed by the Taliban, which caused panic in the war-torn capital and overwhelmed its hospitals.

Afghanistan Sunday declared a day of national mourning as the toll for those killed by a huge bomb hidden in an ambulance in Kabul topped 100 people and tensions remained high after insurgents struck in the city for the second time in a week. At least 103 people were killed and 235 wounded in Saturday`s lunchtime attack claimed by the Taliban, which caused panic in the war-torn capital and overwhelmed its hospitals. Kabul remained on high alert as the presidential palace declared a national day of mourning for Sunday, with flags flying at half-mast. The attack was one of the worst to strike the capital in recent years. Central Kabul was unusually quiet on Sunday, a normal workday in Afghanistan, with little traffic and few people on the streets. In contrast, security checkpoints have been beefed up, particularly near the blast scene, as the city braced for the possibility of further violence. A security alert issued on Sunday warned that the Islamic State group -- which claimed a deadly attack on Save the Children`s office in Afghanistan`s east on Wednesday -- was planning to attack supermarkets and shops in Kabul frequented by foreigners. US President Donald Trump called for "decisive action" against the Taliban over the assault as other international leaders also condemned the attack. Afghan authorities gave an updated toll Sunday for those killed and maimed in the huge blast. "Unfortunately a number of wounded people have died in hospital. The number of martyrs is now 103 and wounded is 235," Interior Minister Wais Barmak told reporters. Most of the victims were relatives of patients at a nearby hospital, said Mohammad Masoom Stanekzai, the head of Afghanistan`s spy agency, describing the attack as a reaction by the Taliban to losses on the battlefield. "It does not mean a lapse (in security). We have foiled many attacks, but some are difficult to control," the head of National Directorate of Security told reporters. Ordinary Afghans took to social media to express their anguish and sorrow at rapidly worsening security as the Taliban and IS militants step up attacks on Kabul, turning it into one of the deadliest places in Afghanistan for civilians. "We are so heartbroken in Kabul that we don`t know how to start our new day," Freshta Karim wrote on Twitter. "Shall we stay home or go to work, shall we meet our friends and cry or shall we force ourselves to create an illusion of hope? How are you starting your day in Kabul?" Naser Danesh tweeted: "In Kabul starting a day without explosion, it would be a surprise. One could only imagine that kind of a day." On Facebook, Naweed Qaderi wrote: "It is a big shame for the government, they repeatedly fail to protect people. The leaders must lose a son or daughter to feel the pain of poor people." The blast happened in a crowded area of the city where several high-profile organisations including the European Union have offices. The force of the explosion shook the windows of buildings hundreds of metres away and caused some low-rise structures in the immediate vicinity to collapse. The scene of the attack was scattered with body parts, blood and debris. Children were among the wounded. The government has blamed the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani Network, which Afghan and Western officials suspect of involvement in at least some of the recent attacks in the capital. Aerial footage showed two ambulances -- the second one driven by the suicide attacker -- approaching the first checkpoint, Barmak told reporters. Police checked the first vehicle and, assuming the two ambulances were together, waved them through, he said. Both ambulances went to the parking lot of the Jamhuriat hospital. After 20 minutes the suicide attacker drove on to the second checkpoint. "At the second checkpoint he was recognised and blew (up) his explosive-laden car," interior ministry deputy spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said earlier. He said four suspects had been arrested. The attack came exactly a week after Taliban insurgents stormed Kabul`s landmark Intercontinental hotel and killed at least 25 people, the majority foreigners. But there is still confusion over the true toll from that attack with conflicting figures given by officials and Afghan media reporting higher numbers. Stanekzai said five people had been arrested so far over the hotel raid. Some foreign organisations are reassessing their presence in Afghanistan following the spate of deadly violence. The Aga Khan Foundation is moving its foreign staff out of the country, several sources told AFP. At least one Western humanitarian group is relocating its foreign staff to other cities in Afghanistan, a source said.

Kabul on high alert after ambulance bomb toll tops 100

<p>Local media of Afghanistan has reported the arrest of five persons in connection with the January 21 <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-five-dead-in-kabul-hotel-attack-afghan-spy-agency-30204">attack on the Intercontinental hotel in&nbsp;Kabul.</a></p>

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<p>At least four <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabuls-intercontinental-hotel-under-attack-by-at-least-four-gunmen-30184">Taliban gunmen attacked Kabul&#39;s landmark Intercontinental Hotel </a>on Saturday and started shooting at guests, which went on for 12 hours.</p>

<p>The overnight attack killed at least 22 people, the majority of them were foreigners including citizens from Venezuela, the Ukraine, Germany and Kazakhstan and America.</p>

<p>About 100 people were kept hostage who later were released after the attack.</p>

<p>During the investigation after the attack, many<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabul-hotel-guests-describe-lax-security-before-deadly-attack-30537"> issues relating to security </a>came to the light.</p>

<p>A witness and a security source said that at least two of the gunmen were armed and inside the hotel before the attack began, and questions have been raised &mdash; including by the country&#39;s interior minister &mdash; over whether the militants had inside help.</p>

<p>Constantly under threat, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/kabul-explosion-death-toll-increases-to-103-30982">Kabul also faced another deadly attack </a>on Saturday, in which 103 were killed and 235 were wounded.</p>

<p>An explosives-packed ambulance blew up in a crowded area of Kabul in one of the biggest blasts to rock the war-torn city in recent years.</p>

<p>The<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabul-explosion-the-perpetrators-of-these-dastardly-attacks-should-be-brought-to-justice-says-ministry-of-external-affairs-30922"> Ministry of External Affairs&nbsp;strongly condemned t</a>he&nbsp;suicide-bomb explosion on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>


At least four Taliban gunmen attacked Kabul's landmark Intercontinental Hotel on Saturday and started shooting at guests, which went on for 12-hours

Local media of Afghanistan has reported the arrest of five persons in connection with the January 21 attack on the Intercontinental hotel in Kabul. Breaking : Five persons arrested in connection with attack on #intercontinentalhotel in #Kabul.#Afghanistan — Pajhwok Afghan News (@pajhwok) January 28, 2018 × At least four Taliban gunmen attacked Kabul's landmark Intercontinental Hotel on Saturday and started shooting at guests, which went on for 12 hours. The overnight attack killed at least 22 people, the majority of them were foreigners including citizens from Venezuela, the Ukraine, Germany and Kazakhstan and America. About 100 people were kept hostage who later were released after the attack. During the investigation after the attack, many issues relating to security came to the light. A witness and a security source said that at least two of the gunmen were armed and inside the hotel before the attack began, and questions have been raised — including by the country's interior minister — over whether the militants had inside help. Constantly under threat, Kabul also faced another deadly attack on Saturday, in which 103 were killed and 235 were wounded. An explosives-packed ambulance blew up in a crowded area of Kabul in one of the biggest blasts to rock the war-torn city in recent years. The Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the suicide-bomb explosion on Saturday.

Five arrested over Kabul Intercontinental hotel shooting

<p>A police spokesman informed on Saturday that at least two of the four suspected gunmen have been killed during an attack in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabuls-intercontinental-hotel-under-attack-multiple-casualties-30186" target="_blank">Intercontinental Hotel</a> in Kabul, Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, the Kabul police said that the security forces had cleared the fourth floor and were heading up the building, battling the raiders, who appeared to have a large supply of hand grenades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.</p>

<p>Hotel manager Ahmad Haris Nayab, who escaped unhurt, said the attackers had got into the main part of the hotel through a kitchen and people tried to get out amid bursts of gunfire.</p>

<p>Interior Minister Barmak said 16 people were rescued from the first floor of the hotel. The minister said that a private security company had taken responsibility for the protection of the hotel around two weeks ago.</p>

<p>Other details about the attack, including whether any civilians had been killed, were not immediately clear.</p>

<p>Special forces had been lowered by helicopters onto the rooftop of the hotel, he added.</p>

<p>The fourth floor of the hotel, which boasts several restaurants and an outdoor swimming pool, had been set on fire during the raid, the NDS official said.</p>

<p>&quot;The operation will soon end and the attackers will be killed,&quot; interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish said.&nbsp;</p>


According to reports, the Kabul police said that the security forces had cleared the fourth floor and were heading up the building, battling the raiders, who appeared to have a large supply of hand grenades

A police spokesman informed on Saturday that at least two of the four suspected gunmen have been killed during an attack in the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to reports, the Kabul police said that the security forces had cleared the fourth floor and were heading up the building, battling the raiders, who appeared to have a large supply of hand grenades. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Hotel manager Ahmad Haris Nayab, who escaped unhurt, said the attackers had got into the main part of the hotel through a kitchen and people tried to get out amid bursts of gunfire. Interior Minister Barmak said 16 people were rescued from the first floor of the hotel. The minister said that a private security company had taken responsibility for the protection of the hotel around two weeks ago. Other details about the attack, including whether any civilians had been killed, were not immediately clear. Special forces had been lowered by helicopters onto the rooftop of the hotel, he added. The fourth floor of the hotel, which boasts several restaurants and an outdoor swimming pool, had been set on fire during the raid, the NDS official said. "The operation will soon end and the attackers will be killed," interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish said.

2 gunmen killed during attack at Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel

<p>The UN and the US today strongly condemned the &quot;senseless and cowardly bombing&quot; in Kabul which claimed at least <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-40-dead-140-wounded-after-massive-suicide-bomb-explosion-rocks-kabul-30897">95 lives and left 158 injured</a>, saying those responsible for it must be brought to justice.</p>

<p>Strongly condemning the Taliban-claimed assault - the second carried out by the militant group in the Afghan capital in a week, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, in a statement said that indiscriminate attacks against civilians are grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, and can never be justified.</p>

<p>&quot;The Secretary-General strongly condemns the deadly attack today in central Kabul, which was claimed by the Taliban...Those responsible for today&#39;s attack must be brought to justice,&quot; said a statement attributable to UN Secretary General&#39;s spokesperson.</p>

<p>Condemning the attack, the US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert tweeted: &quot;We condemn today&#39;s cowardly bombing in Kabul and those who perpetrated it. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we stand with the brave people of #Afghanistan.&quot;</p>

<p>US Ambassador to Afghanistan John R Bass, in a statement, also condemned the &quot;senseless and cowardly bombing&quot; in Kabul and those who perpetrated it.</p>

<p>&quot;Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. My government and I stand with the brave people of Afghanistan.? Their work to create a peaceful, prosperous future for all the citizens of this country is the best response to terrorists and others who know only violence,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the White House said President Donald Trump is aware of the terrorist attack.</p>

<p><strong>Eiffel Tower to go dark</strong></p>

<p>The Eiffel Tower will cut its lights on Saturday night to commemorate those killed and wounded in a devastating ambulance bombing in Kabul, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Tonight at midnight the Eiffel Tower will go out in homage to the victims of the horrific attack that struck Kabul,&quot; Hidalgo said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;The city of Paris and Parisians are with the Afghan people who are once again facing terrorist barbarity.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabul-explosion-the-perpetrators-of-these-dastardly-attacks-should-be-brought-to-justice-says-ministry-of-external-affairs-30922">India has also condemned the attack</a>&nbsp;with the External Affairs ministry calling the incident as &quot;barbaric and barbaric and dastardly&quot;.</p>

<p>The Ministry called the attack &quot;reprehensible&quot; noting that no justification for the tragedy would suffice.</p>

<p>&quot;The perpetrators of these attacks and their supporters should be brought to justice,&quot; the release noted. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>President&nbsp;Ram Nath Kovind also expressed his regret on the incident.</p>

<p>&quot;Shocked at the&nbsp;news of the terrorist attack in Kabul. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families &amp; with those injured. India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people &amp; government of Afghanistan in the fight against the forces of terror and evil,&quot; noted the President.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Condemning the attack, the US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert tweeted: 'We condemn today's cowardly bombing in Kabul'

The UN and the US today strongly condemned the "senseless and cowardly bombing" in Kabul which claimed at least 95 lives and left 158 injured, saying those responsible for it must be brought to justice. Strongly condemning the Taliban-claimed assault - the second carried out by the militant group in the Afghan capital in a week, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, in a statement said that indiscriminate attacks against civilians are grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, and can never be justified. "The Secretary-General strongly condemns the deadly attack today in central Kabul, which was claimed by the Taliban...Those responsible for today's attack must be brought to justice," said a statement attributable to UN Secretary General's spokesperson. Condemning the attack, the US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert tweeted: "We condemn today's cowardly bombing in Kabul and those who perpetrated it. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we stand with the brave people of #Afghanistan." US Ambassador to Afghanistan John R Bass, in a statement, also condemned the "senseless and cowardly bombing" in Kabul and those who perpetrated it. "Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. My government and I stand with the brave people of Afghanistan.? Their work to create a peaceful, prosperous future for all the citizens of this country is the best response to terrorists and others who know only violence," he said. Meanwhile, the White House said President Donald Trump is aware of the terrorist attack. Eiffel Tower to go dark The Eiffel Tower will cut its lights on Saturday night to commemorate those killed and wounded in a devastating ambulance bombing in Kabul, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Twitter. "Tonight at midnight the Eiffel Tower will go out in homage to the victims of the horrific attack that struck Kabul," Hidalgo said. "The city of Paris and Parisians are with the Afghan people who are once again facing terrorist barbarity." Ce soir, à minuit, @LaTourEiffel s'éteindra en hommage aux victimes de l'ignoble attentat qui a frappé le coeur de #Kaboul. La Ville de #Paris, les Parisiennes et les Parisiens sont aux côtés du peuple afghan qui fait face une nouvelle fois à la barbarie terroriste. pic.twitter.com/o0e8HCJKDU — Anne Hidalgo (@Anne_Hidalgo) January 27, 2018 × Meanwhile, India has also condemned the attack with the External Affairs ministry calling the incident as "barbaric and barbaric and dastardly". The Ministry called the attack "reprehensible" noting that no justification for the tragedy would suffice. "The perpetrators of these attacks and their supporters should be brought to justice," the release noted. India strongly condemns the barbaric and dastardly terrorist attacks in Kabul today. Full Press Release available at https://t.co/pPMhgb3tdz @IndianEmbKabul — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 27, 2018 × President Ram Nath Kovind also expressed his regret on the incident. "Shocked at the news of the terrorist attack in Kabul. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families & with those injured. India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people & government of Afghanistan in the fight against the forces of terror and evil," noted the President. Shocked at news of the terrorist attack in #Kabul. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families & with those injured. India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people & government of Afghanistan in the fight against the forces of terror and evil, tweets President Ram Nath Kovind. pic.twitter.com/vnOlKenQE0 — ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2018 × (With inputs from agencies)

Kabul explosion: UN, US condemn terrorist attack, Eiffel Tower to go dark

<p>Pakistan warned India against cross-border strikes after Indian authorities blamed Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) for an attack on an Army camp in which soldiers and their families were targeted.</p>

<p>Saturday&#39;s attack on the Sunjuwan camp in Jammu was the worst in months, with five soldiers and the father of one of the soldiers killed and women and children among the ten wounded.</p>

<p>India said the heavily armed attackers were members of the JeM, drawing criticism from Pakistan about rushing to judgment without a full inquiry.</p>

<p>&quot;It is a well established pattern that Indian officials begin making irresponsible statements and levelling unfounded allegations, even before any proper investigation in any incident has been initiated,&quot; Pakistan&#39;s foreign ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also&nbsp;read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/lashkar-e-taiba-claims-responsibility-for-sunjwan-camp-karan-nagar-attacks-32595">Lashkar-e-Taiba claims responsibility for Sunjuwan army camp attack</a></p>

<p>India, it said, was making these allegations to divert attention from its brutality in trying to control the armed revolt in Kashmir, and warned against any retaliatory measures across the Line of Control (LoC).</p>

<p>&quot;We hope that the international community would urge India to stop the untold atrocities and gross violations of human rights in Kashmir (and) refrain from any misadventure across the Line of Control...&quot; it said.</p>

<p>India has long accused Pakistan of training and arming terrorists and helping them infiltrate across the heavily militarised LoC into Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The head of the Jammu &amp; Kashmir state police, SP Vaid, told reporters over the weekend that they had communication intercepts pointing to the JeM, which has emerged as a top group fighting hundreds of thousands of Indian forces in Kashmir.</p>

<p>The Army said the attackers wore fatigues and had assault rifles, a UBGL and grenades.</p>

<p>In 2016, India carried out&nbsp;surgical strikes&nbsp;after 18 soldiers were killed in an attack on the Uri base in Kashmir.</p>

<p>Pakistan denies giving material aid to the fighters in Kashmir and says it only provides diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiri people in &#39;their struggle for self-determination&#39;.</p>

<p>On Monday, Indian soldiers foiled an attack on CRPF camp in Srinagar. An encounter is currently ongoing between the terrorists and the security forces, and one CRPF jawan has been martyred.</p>


Saturday's attack on the Sunjuwan camp in Jammu was the worst in months, with five soldiers and the father of one of the soldiers killed and women and children among the ten wounded

Pakistan warned India against cross-border strikes after Indian authorities blamed Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) for an attack on an Army camp in which soldiers and their families were targeted. Saturday's attack on the Sunjuwan camp in Jammu was the worst in months, with five soldiers and the father of one of the soldiers killed and women and children among the ten wounded. India said the heavily armed attackers were members of the JeM, drawing criticism from Pakistan about rushing to judgment without a full inquiry. "It is a well established pattern that Indian officials begin making irresponsible statements and levelling unfounded allegations, even before any proper investigation in any incident has been initiated," Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement. Also read: Lashkar-e-Taiba claims responsibility for Sunjuwan army camp attack India, it said, was making these allegations to divert attention from its brutality in trying to control the armed revolt in Kashmir, and warned against any retaliatory measures across the Line of Control (LoC). "We hope that the international community would urge India to stop the untold atrocities and gross violations of human rights in Kashmir (and) refrain from any misadventure across the Line of Control..." it said. India has long accused Pakistan of training and arming terrorists and helping them infiltrate across the heavily militarised LoC into Jammu and Kashmir. The head of the Jammu & Kashmir state police, SP Vaid, told reporters over the weekend that they had communication intercepts pointing to the JeM, which has emerged as a top group fighting hundreds of thousands of Indian forces in Kashmir. The Army said the attackers wore fatigues and had assault rifles, a UBGL and grenades. In 2016, India carried out surgical strikes after 18 soldiers were killed in an attack on the Uri base in Kashmir. Pakistan denies giving material aid to the fighters in Kashmir and says it only provides diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiri people in 'their struggle for self-determination'. On Monday, Indian soldiers foiled an attack on CRPF camp in Srinagar. An encounter is currently ongoing between the terrorists and the security forces, and one CRPF jawan has been martyred.

Pakistan 'warns' India against cross-border strike after Jammu army camp attack

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Legislative assembly was adjourned for fifteen minutes after BJP MLA&#39;s raised anti-Pakistan slogans over early&nbsp;morning<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorist-attack-sunjwan-army-camp-in-jammu-and-kashmir-2-injured-32376"> terrorist attack in Sunjwan army camp</a> in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.</p>

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<p>The proceedings restarted after some time.</p>

<p>A team of heavily armed three terrorists attacked an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Sunjwan area on Saturday leaving two people - an Army constable and his daughter - injured following the attack.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/four-injured-as-jaish-militants-attack-army-camp-32387">One Army man also died.</a></p>

<p>Security forces and police have cordoned off the area around the Sunjwan Army camp</p>

<p>Schools in the entire area around the camp have been closed by authorities as a precautionary measure.</p>

<p>Security also heightened in Udhampur following the terrorist attack, Indian Air Force para commandos also airlifted to Jammu from Udhampur; Another aircraft is airborne to airlift para commandos from Sarsawa.</p>

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<p>Mehbooba Mufti condemned the attack on Twitter. &#39;deeply disturbed by the terrorist attack in Sunjwan today&#39;, she tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply disturbed by the terrorist attack in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sunjwan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sunjwan</a> today. My heart goes out to the injured &amp; their families, tweets J&amp;K CM Mehbooba Mufti.</p>
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A team of heavily armed three terrorists attacked an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Sunjwan area on Saturday leaving two people - an Army constable and his daughter - injured following the attack.

Jammu and Kashmir Legislative assembly was adjourned for fifteen minutes after BJP MLA's raised anti-Pakistan slogans over early morning terrorist attack in Sunjwan army camp in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. BJP MLAs raised anti-Pakistan slogans in the #JammuAndKashmir Assembly, following which house was adjourned for 15 minutes and the proceedings resumed later. pic.twitter.com/GOEedSXgWM — ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2018 × The proceedings restarted after some time. A team of heavily armed three terrorists attacked an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Sunjwan area on Saturday leaving two people - an Army constable and his daughter - injured following the attack. One Army man also died. Security forces and police have cordoned off the area around the Sunjwan Army camp Schools in the entire area around the camp have been closed by authorities as a precautionary measure. Security also heightened in Udhampur following the terrorist attack, Indian Air Force para commandos also airlifted to Jammu from Udhampur; Another aircraft is airborne to airlift para commandos from Sarsawa. #JammuAndKashmir : Security heightened in Udhampur after the terrorist attack on Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu. pic.twitter.com/srHDLePTpZ — ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2018 × Mehbooba Mufti condemned the attack on Twitter. 'deeply disturbed by the terrorist attack in Sunjwan today', she tweeted. Deeply disturbed by the terrorist attack in #Sunjwan today. My heart goes out to the injured & their families, tweets J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti. — ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2018 ×

Sunjwan attack: Mehbooba Mufti 'deeply disturbed' as BJP MLA raise anti-Pakistan slogans

<p>A team of heavily armed terrorists attacked an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Sunjwan area on Saturday. Two people - an Army constable and his daughter - sustained injuries following the attack.The camp is located on Jammu-Pathankot National Highway.</p>

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<p>According to Army sources, gunshots were heard early in morning around 4:55 inside Army camp.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Around 4:55 am suspicious movement was noticed by the santri; santri bunker was fired upon &amp; they retaliated. No. of terrorists isn&#39;t known, they&#39;ve been cornered in one of the family quarters. 2 injured, one Hawaldar &amp; his daughter. Operation is on: Jammu IGP SD Singh Jamwal <a href="https://t.co/BsPmVpuv0n">pic.twitter.com/BsPmVpuv0n</a></p>
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<p>Security forces have cordoned off the area and the district administration has asked schools within 500 meters of the camp to remain shut.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UPDATE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UPDATE</a>: Gunshots head inside Sunjwan Army camp as operation continues. Schools within 500 meters of the camp have been asked to remain closed by district administration (visuals deferred by unspecified time) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JammuAndKashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JammuAndKashmir</a> <a href="https://t.co/EJcWKWfz1u">pic.twitter.com/EJcWKWfz1u</a></p>
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<p>The exact number of the terrorists involved in the attack is still not known. A report says the terrorist belong to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror outfit.</p>

<p>Sources said that the target could have been the family quarters to create a hostage situation, but Security Forces managed to foil such attempt.</p>

<p>Home Minister Rajnath Singh also spoke to Director General of Police&nbsp;SP Vaid in&nbsp;Jammu Kashmir regarding the attack.</p>

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<p>The attack&nbsp;comes a day after Afzal Guru&#39;s death anniversary; sources say intelligence inputs has warned an attack on the army or security establishment by Jaish-e-Mohammed around the death anniversary of Afzal Guru.</p>

<p>Afzal Guru was hanged on February 9, 2013, for his involvement in 2001 parliament attack.</p>


Gunshots were heard early in morning around 4:55 inside Sunjwan Army camp

A team of heavily armed terrorists attacked an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Sunjwan area on Saturday. Two people - an Army constable and his daughter - sustained injuries following the attack.The camp is located on Jammu-Pathankot National Highway. #Visuals Jammu and Kashmir: Gun shots heard inside Sunjwan Army camp, area cordoned off. More details awaited. (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/idDwJa3XMU — ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2018 × According to Army sources, gunshots were heard early in morning around 4:55 inside Army camp. Around 4:55 am suspicious movement was noticed by the santri; santri bunker was fired upon & they retaliated. No. of terrorists isn't known, they've been cornered in one of the family quarters. 2 injured, one Hawaldar & his daughter. Operation is on: Jammu IGP SD Singh Jamwal pic.twitter.com/BsPmVpuv0n — ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2018 × Security forces have cordoned off the area and the district administration has asked schools within 500 meters of the camp to remain shut. #UPDATE: Gunshots head inside Sunjwan Army camp as operation continues. Schools within 500 meters of the camp have been asked to remain closed by district administration (visuals deferred by unspecified time) #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/EJcWKWfz1u — ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2018 × The exact number of the terrorists involved in the attack is still not known. A report says the terrorist belong to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror outfit. Sources said that the target could have been the family quarters to create a hostage situation, but Security Forces managed to foil such attempt. Home Minister Rajnath Singh also spoke to Director General of Police SP Vaid in Jammu Kashmir regarding the attack. HM Shri @rajnathsingh spoke to DG Jammu and Kashmir Police, Shri @spvaid regarding the terrorist attack on Army camp in Jammu. The DGP has apprised him of the situation. The MHA is closely monitoring the situation. — HMO India (@HMOIndia) February 10, 2018 × The attack comes a day after Afzal Guru's death anniversary; sources say intelligence inputs has warned an attack on the army or security establishment by Jaish-e-Mohammed around the death anniversary of Afzal Guru. Afzal Guru was hanged on February 9, 2013, for his involvement in 2001 parliament attack.

2 injured in terrorist attack at Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>A Bangladeshi man set off a homemade bomb strapped to his body at a New York commuter hub at rush hour on Monday, wounding himself and three others in what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called an attempted terrorist attack.&nbsp;Mass transit systems have come under attack around the world. Here are several notable incidents:</p>

<p><strong>Sept. 15, 2017 - London</strong>: A homemade bomb on a packed rush-hour commuter train in London engulfed a carriage in flames and injured 30 people, but apparently failed to fully explode. Some people suffered burns and others were injured in a stampede to escape the station. A teenager who moved to Britain after his parents were killed in Iraq is scheduled to go on trial in March.</p>

<p><strong>June 20, 2017 - Brussels</strong>: A Moroccan national tried to detonate a suitcase bomb packed with nails and gas bottles at the Central train station. A soldier fatally shot the man, who prosecutors said was suspected of supporting the radical group Islamic State. The bomb, which partly detonated, did not hurt anyone.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>April 3, 2017 - St. Petersburg</strong>: A suicide bomber killed 16 people and wounded more than 40 on a metro train. The suspect, a native of the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan, had rented an apartment in the city a month before the attack. A little-known group called the Imam Shamil Battalion claimed responsibility and said the bomber was acting on orders from al Qaeda.</p>

<p><strong>March 22, 2016 - Brussels</strong>: A suicide bomber detonated a bomb on a train in the city&#39;s downtown Maelbeek subway station, about an hour after bomb attacks on the main airport. At least 30 people died in the attacks.</p>

<p><strong>March 29, 2010 - Moscow</strong>: Suicide bomb attacks on packed trains in two central subway stations killed at least 39 people and injured&nbsp;more. A Russian Islamist insurgent group claimed responsibility for the bombings.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>July 7, 2005 - London</strong>: Four British Islamists carried out suicide bomb attacks on three London subway trains and a bus, killing 52 people.</p>

<p><strong>March 11, 2004 - Madrid</strong>: Ten bombs packed into sports bags and detonated by cellphones tore through four commuter trains, killing more than 190 people and injuring more than 1,800. Three weeks later, seven men blew themselves up in a suburban apartment after police closed in on them.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Dec. 3, 1996 - Paris</strong>: A bomb exploded in the Port Royal station, killing four people and injuring 90.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Oct. 17, 1995 - Paris</strong>: A bomb exploded in the carriage of an express train in Paris, injuring 28 people.</p>

<p><strong>July 25, 1995: - Paris</strong>: A gas canister with black powder, nails,&nbsp;and bolts exploded on a rush-hour suburban commuter train at a station in the heart of the city&#39;s famed Latin Quarter. At least seven people died and 86 others were wounded in the blast, blamed on Algerian Islamist militants.</p>

<p><strong>March 20, 1995 - Tokyo</strong>: Members of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult released sarin nerve gas in coordinated attacks on the subway system during the morning rush hour, killing 13 people and sickening thousands of others.</p>

<p><strong>December 1994 - New York</strong>: A firebomb exploded on a crowded subway train in lower Manhattan, injuring 48 people, including the bomber, Edward Leary, aged 50. Six days earlier, a firebomb planted by Leary went off on a subway in Manhattan&#39;s Harlem section, injuring two teenagers. Leary drew a 94-year prison sentence for the two bombings.</p>


Many transit systems have recently come under attacks around the world. Most recent on the list is an 'attempted' terrorist attack in New York

A Bangladeshi man set off a homemade bomb strapped to his body at a New York commuter hub at rush hour on Monday, wounding himself and three others in what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called an attempted terrorist attack. Mass transit systems have come under attack around the world. Here are several notable incidents: Sept. 15, 2017 - London: A homemade bomb on a packed rush-hour commuter train in London engulfed a carriage in flames and injured 30 people, but apparently failed to fully explode. Some people suffered burns and others were injured in a stampede to escape the station. A teenager who moved to Britain after his parents were killed in Iraq is scheduled to go on trial in March. June 20, 2017 - Brussels: A Moroccan national tried to detonate a suitcase bomb packed with nails and gas bottles at the Central train station. A soldier fatally shot the man, who prosecutors said was suspected of supporting the radical group Islamic State. The bomb, which partly detonated, did not hurt anyone. April 3, 2017 - St. Petersburg: A suicide bomber killed 16 people and wounded more than 40 on a metro train. The suspect, a native of the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan, had rented an apartment in the city a month before the attack. A little-known group called the Imam Shamil Battalion claimed responsibility and said the bomber was acting on orders from al Qaeda. March 22, 2016 - Brussels: A suicide bomber detonated a bomb on a train in the city's downtown Maelbeek subway station, about an hour after bomb attacks on the main airport. At least 30 people died in the attacks. March 29, 2010 - Moscow: Suicide bomb attacks on packed trains in two central subway stations killed at least 39 people and injured more. A Russian Islamist insurgent group claimed responsibility for the bombings. July 7, 2005 - London: Four British Islamists carried out suicide bomb attacks on three London subway trains and a bus, killing 52 people. March 11, 2004 - Madrid: Ten bombs packed into sports bags and detonated by cellphones tore through four commuter trains, killing more than 190 people and injuring more than 1,800. Three weeks later, seven men blew themselves up in a suburban apartment after police closed in on them. Dec. 3, 1996 - Paris: A bomb exploded in the Port Royal station, killing four people and injuring 90. Oct. 17, 1995 - Paris: A bomb exploded in the carriage of an express train in Paris, injuring 28 people. July 25, 1995: - Paris: A gas canister with black powder, nails, and bolts exploded on a rush-hour suburban commuter train at a station in the heart of the city's famed Latin Quarter. At least seven people died and 86 others were wounded in the blast, blamed on Algerian Islamist militants. March 20, 1995 - Tokyo: Members of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult released sarin nerve gas in coordinated attacks on the subway system during the morning rush hour, killing 13 people and sickening thousands of others. December 1994 - New York: A firebomb exploded on a crowded subway train in lower Manhattan, injuring 48 people, including the bomber, Edward Leary, aged 50. Six days earlier, a firebomb planted by Leary went off on a subway in Manhattan's Harlem section, injuring two teenagers. Leary drew a 94-year prison sentence for the two bombings.

Factbox: Attacks on mass transit system around the world

<p>As many as 512 died in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/somalia-bomb-attack-death-toll-rises-to-over-300-22496">an October truck bombing in the Somali capital Mogadishu</a>, an emergency committee investigating the terrorist atrocity has found.</p>

<p>An earlier death toll of 358 already made the October 14 bombing the deadliest terrorist attack in Somalia&#39;s history. No group claimed responsibility, but the Al-Qaeda-aligned Shabaab militant group has been blamed.</p>

<p>&quot;The overall number of people we have recorded involved in the casualty are 869 persons: 512 are dead, 295 wounded and about 70 others are not yet confirmed if they were dead and or missing,&quot; Abdulahi Mohamed Shirwac, chairman of the Somali Emergency Operation Centre told AFP Saturday.</p>

<p>The 11-member board was established to look into the October 14 bombing. The government has not commented on the report, which it received this week.</p>

<p>The Shabaab has been fighting to overthrow successive internationally-backed governments in Mogadishu since 2007 and frequently deploys car and truck bombs against military, government and civilian targets.</p>

<p>The huge October explosion levelled buildings in the capital&#39;s busy Kilometre 5 neighbourhood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then the United States -- which supports Somalia&#39;s fledgeling army as well as carrying out its own operations against the Shabaab and a separate self-proclaimed Islamic State group in the north of the country -- has increased the frequency of air strikes targeting jihadist leaders.</p>


An earlier death toll of 358 already made the October 14 bombing the deadliest terrorist attack in Somalia's history. No group claimed responsibility, but the Al-Qaeda-aligned Shabaab militant group has been blamed

As many as 512 died in an October truck bombing in the Somali capital Mogadishu, an emergency committee investigating the terrorist atrocity has found. An earlier death toll of 358 already made the October 14 bombing the deadliest terrorist attack in Somalia's history. No group claimed responsibility, but the Al-Qaeda-aligned Shabaab militant group has been blamed. "The overall number of people we have recorded involved in the casualty are 869 persons: 512 are dead, 295 wounded and about 70 others are not yet confirmed if they were dead and or missing," Abdulahi Mohamed Shirwac, chairman of the Somali Emergency Operation Centre told AFP Saturday. The 11-member board was established to look into the October 14 bombing. The government has not commented on the report, which it received this week. The Shabaab has been fighting to overthrow successive internationally-backed governments in Mogadishu since 2007 and frequently deploys car and truck bombs against military, government and civilian targets. The huge October explosion levelled buildings in the capital's busy Kilometre 5 neighbourhood. Since then the United States -- which supports Somalia's fledgeling army as well as carrying out its own operations against the Shabaab and a separate self-proclaimed Islamic State group in the north of the country -- has increased the frequency of air strikes targeting jihadist leaders.

Report says 512 died in deadliest Somalia bombing

<p>At least nine students are dead and 37 people&nbsp;injured as four terrorists entered the hostel of the Agricultural Directorate in Peshawar, media reports said.</p>

<p>Three of the burqa clad terrorist have been killed and one with the suicide jacket has been neutrilised, Tribune reported.</p>

<p>According to reports a journalist and a watchman are among the injured and have been taken to Khyber Teaching Hospital for treatment.</p>

<p>The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack in message from Taliban spokesman Mohammad Khorasani that they had tageted a safe house of the military&#39;s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, Reported by Reuters.</p>

<p>University hotel is a resident of nearly 400 students but due to the holiday weekend about 120 students remained; out of which how many are still inside is unclear.</p>

<p>The attack began as firing broke out at the directorate early Friday morning when at least three burqa-clad suspects entered the building.</p>

<p>Peshwar police chief Tahir Khan said, the gunment arrived at the campus in an auto-rickshaw and disguised in the burqas worn by many women in the region.</p>

<p>Currently, the area is being surveyed by military helicopters. Army and Frontier Corps personnel are also at the site of the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The road to Peshawar&#39;s University is closed to traffic due to the incident and rescue operation is underway.</p>

<p>The University was closed today as the country is celebrating Eid Miladun Nabi.</p>

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The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack

At least nine students are dead and 37 people injured as four terrorists entered the hostel of the Agricultural Directorate in Peshawar, media reports said. Three of the burqa clad terrorist have been killed and one with the suicide jacket has been neutrilised, Tribune reported. According to reports a journalist and a watchman are among the injured and have been taken to Khyber Teaching Hospital for treatment. The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack in message from Taliban spokesman Mohammad Khorasani that they had tageted a safe house of the military's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, Reported by Reuters. University hotel is a resident of nearly 400 students but due to the holiday weekend about 120 students remained; out of which how many are still inside is unclear. The attack began as firing broke out at the directorate early Friday morning when at least three burqa-clad suspects entered the building. Peshwar police chief Tahir Khan said, the gunment arrived at the campus in an auto-rickshaw and disguised in the burqas worn by many women in the region. Currently, the area is being surveyed by military helicopters. Army and Frontier Corps personnel are also at the site of the attack. The road to Peshawar's University is closed to traffic due to the incident and rescue operation is underway. The University was closed today as the country is celebrating Eid Miladun Nabi. (With inputs from news agency)

9 dead as terrorists attack agriculture college in Peshawar

<p>President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has declared a three-day mourning in the wake of the Egypt mosque terrorist attack.</p>

<p>Sisi conducted an emergency security meeting with Defense Minister Sedki Sobhai and the head of General Intelligence, Khalid Fawazy, to talk about the precise steps to be taken following the deadly Al-Rawaada mosque attack.</p>

<p>On Friday Morning, a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/several-injured-in-mosque-attack-in-egypt-25033">massive attack </a>in Al-Rawada mosque, in the town of Beur El Abes, located in North Sinai&rsquo;s Al-Arish took place killing 235 and over a 100 injured.</p>

<p>The improvised explosive device, targeted worshippers assembled for Friday prayers.</p>

<p>Sisi had met his security minister as authorities scrambled to rescue people trapped in the blast.</p>

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<p>&quot;The army and police will avenge our martyrs and return security and stability with force in the coming short period,&quot; the president said in a televised speech.</p>

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A massive attack in Al-Rawada mosque, in the town of Beur El Abes, located in North Sinai?s Al-Arish took place killing 235 and over a 100 injured.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has declared a three-day mourning in the wake of the Egypt mosque terrorist attack. Sisi conducted an emergency security meeting with Defense Minister Sedki Sobhai and the head of General Intelligence, Khalid Fawazy, to talk about the precise steps to be taken following the deadly Al-Rawaada mosque attack. On Friday Morning, a massive attack in Al-Rawada mosque, in the town of Beur El Abes, located in North Sinai’s Al-Arish took place killing 235 and over a 100 injured. The improvised explosive device, targeted worshippers assembled for Friday prayers. Sisi had met his security minister as authorities scrambled to rescue people trapped in the blast. President al-Sisi pledged to respond with "brutal force". (ANI) × "The army and police will avenge our martyrs and return security and stability with force in the coming short period," the president said in a televised speech. No organization has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Egypt declares three-day mourning following terror attack

<p>The United State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert has&nbsp;condemned the Egypt mosque attack and stated it as an &#39;act of evil.&#39;</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/several-injured-in-mosque-attack-in-egypt-25033">attack took place</a> near the provincial capital of El-Arish during weekly prayers on Thursday.</p>

<p>US has also expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wished everyone a speedy recovery.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-gravitas-images-of-mosque-in-egypts-sinai-province-6954">Images of mosque in Egypt&#39;s Sinai province</a></strong></em></p>

<p>&nbsp;Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also condemned the attack via Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Government of Indian strongly condemns the heinous act of terrorism that has claimed innocent lives in Bir-al-Abed, North Sinai in Egypt today. In this hour of tragedy, the government and the people of India stand by the government and the people of Egypt,&quot; Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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This incident is another stark reminder of the need to develop a global strategy to fight this menace of terrorism./2</p>
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<p>&quot;This terror attack on those at prayer is an unconscionable act of evil. We will continue to stand with Egypt and the Egyptian people as they face the scourge of terrorism,&quot; State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement.</p>

<p>Trump had further tweeted that he will be contacting the President of Egypt soon to talk about the attack and has claimed to become &#39;TOUGHER AND SMARTED THAN EVER.&#39;</p>

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<p>&quot;There can be no tolerance for barbaric groups that claim to act in the name of a faith but attack houses of worship and murder the innocent and defenceless while at prayer,&quot; White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement that followed Trump&#39;s tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The death toll in the mosque attack in Egpyt&#39;s northern Sinai province rose to 235 with over 125 injured, state TV reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, assailants had surrounded the mosque with &quot;all-terrain vehicles&quot; then planted a bomb outside.</p>

<p>No organization has claimed responsibility for the attack&nbsp;yet.&nbsp;</p>


Expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of those affected in this attack, India stated that this incident is another stark reminder of the need to develop a global strategy to fight this menace of terrorism.

The United State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert has condemned the Egypt mosque attack and stated it as an 'act of evil.' The attack took place near the provincial capital of El-Arish during weekly prayers on Thursday. US has also expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wished everyone a speedy recovery. Also Watch: Images of mosque in Egypt's Sinai province Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also condemned the attack via Twitter. "Government of Indian strongly condemns the heinous act of terrorism that has claimed innocent lives in Bir-al-Abed, North Sinai in Egypt today. In this hour of tragedy, the government and the people of India stand by the government and the people of Egypt," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Government of Indian strongly condemns the heinous act of terrorism that has claimed innocent lives in Bir-al-Abed, North Sinai in Egypt today. In this hour of tragedy, the goverment and the people of India stand by the government and the people of Egypt./1 — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 24, 2017 × We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those affected in this attack. This incident is another stark reminder of the need to develop a global strategy to fight this menace of terrorism./2 — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 24, 2017 × "This terror attack on those at prayer is an unconscionable act of evil. We will continue to stand with Egypt and the Egyptian people as they face the scourge of terrorism," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement. Trump had further tweeted that he will be contacting the President of Egypt soon to talk about the attack and has claimed to become 'TOUGHER AND SMARTED THAN EVER.' Will be calling the President of Egypt in a short while to discuss the tragic terrorist attack, with so much loss of life. We have to get TOUGHER AND SMARTER than ever before, and we will. Need the WALL, need the BAN! God bless the people of Egypt. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2017 × "There can be no tolerance for barbaric groups that claim to act in the name of a faith but attack houses of worship and murder the innocent and defenceless while at prayer," White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement that followed Trump's tweet. The death toll in the mosque attack in Egpyt's northern Sinai province rose to 235 with over 125 injured, state TV reported. According to reports, assailants had surrounded the mosque with "all-terrain vehicles" then planted a bomb outside. No organization has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

Egypt mosque attack as an 'act of evil': US

<p>The Ahmedabad crime branch has arrested the main accused responsible for a terrorist attack in Gandhinagar&#39;s Akshardham in 2002.</p>

<p>Ajmeri Abdul Rashid, allegedly involved in the terrorist attack on Akshardham Temple was arrested on the early morning of Saturday when he came to Ahmedabad from Riyadh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The terror attack that was conducted on the Akshardham temple on September 24, 2002, had claimed the lives of 32 people, injuring several others.</p>

<p>Three commandoes also died while countering the terror attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rashid is the brother of Adam Ajmeri who was acquitted by the Supreme court in 2014.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court in 2014 acquitted six people in the attack because of lack of evidence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court slammed the Gujarat police for their incompetence in establishing the guilt of the accused.</p>

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Ajmeri Abdul Rashid, allegedly involved in the 2002 terror attack on Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar was arrested on the early morning of Saturday when he came to Ahmedabad from Riyadh

The Ahmedabad crime branch has arrested the main accused responsible for a terrorist attack in Gandhinagar's Akshardham in 2002. Ajmeri Abdul Rashid, allegedly involved in the terrorist attack on Akshardham Temple was arrested on the early morning of Saturday when he came to Ahmedabad from Riyadh. The terror attack that was conducted on the Akshardham temple on September 24, 2002, had claimed the lives of 32 people, injuring several others. Three commandoes also died while countering the terror attack. Rashid is the brother of Adam Ajmeri who was acquitted by the Supreme court in 2014. The Supreme Court in 2014 acquitted six people in the attack because of lack of evidence. The court slammed the Gujarat police for their incompetence in establishing the guilt of the accused.

Key accused in 2002 Akshardham terrorist attack arrested

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump called for the death penalty on Wednesday for an Uzbek immigrant accused of plowing a truck down a New York City bike path, killing eight people, describing the man as a &quot;terrorist.&quot;</p>

<p>Sayfullo Saipov, 29, who was hospitalized after he was shot by a police officer and arrested, told investigators he had been inspired by watching Islamic State videos and began planning Tuesday&#39;s attack a year ago, according to a criminal complaint filed against him on Wednesday.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">NYC terrorist was happy as he asked to hang ISIS flag in his hospital room. He killed 8 people, badly injured 12. SHOULD GET DEATH PENALTY!</p>
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<p>&quot;NYC terrorist was happy as he asked to hang ISIS flag in his hospital room. He killed 8 people, badly injured 12. SHOULD GET DEATH PENALTY!&quot; Trump tweeted.</p>

<p>Saipov was charged with one count of providing material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization, specifically Islamic State, and one count of violence and destruction of motor vehicles causing the deaths of eight people.</p>

<p>Manhattan acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim said the first count carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, while the second would make Saipov eligible for capital punishment if convicted, if the government chose to seek the death penalty. Additional or different charges could be brought later in an indictment, Kim said.</p>

<p>Vehicle assaults similar to the New York attack took place in Spain in August and in France and Germany last year, claiming dozens of lives.</p>

<p>Saipov confessed to authorities that he made a trial run with a rental truck on Oct. 22 to practice turning the vehicle and &quot;stated that he felt good about what he had done&quot; after the attack, the complaint said.</p>

<p>The 10-page charging document said Saipov waived his rights to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination in agreeing to speak to investigators without an attorney present from his bed at Bellevue Hospital Center in Manhattan.</p>

<p>The complaint said Saipov had requested permission to display the flag of the Islamic State militant group in his hospital room.</p>

<p>It said he was particularly motivated by seeing a video in which Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who led the campaign by Islamic State - also known as ISIS - to seize territory for a self-proclaimed caliphate within Iraq and Syria, exhorted Muslims in the United States and elsewhere to support the group&#39;s cause.</p>

<p>Investigators found thousands of ISIS-related propaganda images and videos on a cellphone belonging to Saipov, including video clips showing ISIS prisoners being beheaded, run over by a tank and shot in the face, the complaint said.</p>

<p>The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it had located another Uzbek man, Mukhammadzoir Kadirov, 32, wanted for questioning as a person of interest in the attack.</p>

<p>U.S. law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing, told Reuters that Saipov had been in contact with Kadirov and another person of interest in the investigation, though they did not elaborate.</p>

<p>Tuesday&#39;s assault was the deadliest in New York City since Sept. 11, 2001, when suicide hijackers crashed two jetliners into the World Trade Center, killing more than 2,600 people.</p>


"NYC terrorist was happy as he asked to hang ISIS flag in his hospital room. He killed 8 people, badly injured 12. SHOULD GET DEATH PENALTY!" Trump tweeted.

U.S. President Donald Trump called for the death penalty on Wednesday for an Uzbek immigrant accused of plowing a truck down a New York City bike path, killing eight people, describing the man as a "terrorist." Sayfullo Saipov, 29, who was hospitalized after he was shot by a police officer and arrested, told investigators he had been inspired by watching Islamic State videos and began planning Tuesday's attack a year ago, according to a criminal complaint filed against him on Wednesday. NYC terrorist was happy as he asked to hang ISIS flag in his hospital room. He killed 8 people, badly injured 12. SHOULD GET DEATH PENALTY! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 2, 2017 × "NYC terrorist was happy as he asked to hang ISIS flag in his hospital room. He killed 8 people, badly injured 12. SHOULD GET DEATH PENALTY!" Trump tweeted. Saipov was charged with one count of providing material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization, specifically Islamic State, and one count of violence and destruction of motor vehicles causing the deaths of eight people. Manhattan acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim said the first count carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, while the second would make Saipov eligible for capital punishment if convicted, if the government chose to seek the death penalty. Additional or different charges could be brought later in an indictment, Kim said. Vehicle assaults similar to the New York attack took place in Spain in August and in France and Germany last year, claiming dozens of lives. Saipov confessed to authorities that he made a trial run with a rental truck on Oct. 22 to practice turning the vehicle and "stated that he felt good about what he had done" after the attack, the complaint said. The 10-page charging document said Saipov waived his rights to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination in agreeing to speak to investigators without an attorney present from his bed at Bellevue Hospital Center in Manhattan. The complaint said Saipov had requested permission to display the flag of the Islamic State militant group in his hospital room. It said he was particularly motivated by seeing a video in which Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who led the campaign by Islamic State - also known as ISIS - to seize territory for a self-proclaimed caliphate within Iraq and Syria, exhorted Muslims in the United States and elsewhere to support the group's cause. Investigators found thousands of ISIS-related propaganda images and videos on a cellphone belonging to Saipov, including video clips showing ISIS prisoners being beheaded, run over by a tank and shot in the face, the complaint said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it had located another Uzbek man, Mukhammadzoir Kadirov, 32, wanted for questioning as a person of interest in the attack. U.S. law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing, told Reuters that Saipov had been in contact with Kadirov and another person of interest in the investigation, though they did not elaborate. Tuesday's assault was the deadliest in New York City since Sept. 11, 2001, when suicide hijackers crashed two jetliners into the World Trade Center, killing more than 2,600 people.

Trump calls for death penalty for Uzbek man charged in New York attack

<p>At least five personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured after terrorists attacked one of their vehicles in Mominabad, in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Anantnag district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;Terrorists&nbsp;opened fire on the vehicle of the 96 Battalion CRPF at Lazibal in Anantnag district at 8.30 am,&#39;&#39; said a police official.</p>

<p>He said that three&nbsp;jawans received bullet injuries while two others were injured after getting hit by broken glass panes of the vehicle.</p>

<p>The injured personnel have been admitted to a hospital, he said, adding that an operation has been launched to track down the assailants.</p>


Terrorists attack on the vehicle of security forces on Thursday in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir

At least five personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured after terrorists attacked one of their vehicles in Mominabad, in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. ''Terrorists opened fire on the vehicle of the 96 Battalion CRPF at Lazibal in Anantnag district at 8.30 am,'' said a police official. He said that three jawans received bullet injuries while two others were injured after getting hit by broken glass panes of the vehicle. The injured personnel have been admitted to a hospital, he said, adding that an operation has been launched to track down the assailants.

5 CRPF personnel injured after terrorists attack convoy in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>New York is an intrepid city. One can&#39;t but fall in love with it. I for that matter was in complete awe. Having lived and worked there for years, I would marvel at the city&#39;s capacity to absorb the most myriad group of ethnic communities across the world. The heinous 9/11 attack did leave its scar on the city but failed to daunt its spirit. While rest of the US has become suspicious of foreigners in different degrees, NYC continues to live up to the unmatched standard of its own cosmopolitanism. An unusual mix of people, culture and religion.</p>

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<p>No person, no group, no community own NYC. The city belongs to all New Yorkers. And who is a New Yorker? Anyone who lives there, works in the city, share the city&#39;s spirit. You don&#39;t have to be particularly white, a Jew or an American citizen to be a New Yorker. The city will embrace you. Slowly, with time, as you gain your foothold in that behemoth metropolis, if you start feeling comfortable with its peculiar ebb and flow of life, the city will suck you in. The people make New York City what it is. Not the buildings, shops, the cars or the affluence.</p>

<p>&quot;New York is very much like the movies&quot;, the Algerian-French couple pointed out to me as the sun set over the white desert, close to Jordan&#39;s border with Saudi Arabia. I agreed in politeness. But the city, in reality, is stranger than celluloid fiction.</p>

<p>In the real world, Italy may have very little to do with China; there could possibly be no overlaps between the languages, cultures, food types of the two countries but just across Mulberry Street, Little Italy and China Town co-exist. How do the residents of two blocs communicate? I have no idea. Do they fight each other? No.</p>

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<p>This coexistence evident all over the city is not a doing of NYPD alone. Over years, the city has learned to live an eclectic life, slowing growing out of its more violent past. It respects stability but is not hankering for homogeneity. While one can decide to stick to one&#39;s culture and language, religion and dress, there is always the possibility of getting enriched by others who are very different. Different but no less.</p>

<p>Life in the City is a rich tapestry of diverse colours, designs and motifs. And that is what makes it unique. You cannot essentialise it, reduce it, box it, or simplify it. The City is a bundle of contradictions.</p>

<p>Yesterday&#39;s terrorist attack was a brutal blow to this richness of life, mauling to the ground the values the City stands for. Not only have we lost eight precious lives; we have jeopardised a spirit which is hard to find nowadays because there is so much hate, jingoism, and intolerance.</p>

<p>Let us for a moment not get into the number game by saying, oh, only eight died. I agree many more die in the war zones of West Asia every day. But we cannot for sake of humanity compare lives with lives. Every life lost is a loss. Let us condemn it.</p>

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<p>The mindless terror that motivated the assassin appals me. No for god&#39;s sake don&#39;t try to convince me of the ideological underpinning of the act. It had none. It was not even prompted by an empathy for a cause. The terrorist decided to strike at the hub of New York&#39;s tourist destination. It is very much a civilian space too. It is a stone throw away from Wall Trade Center, Wall Street, Anne Frank Museum. Millions of commuter included me, travelled through that locality every day. How is killing these people, most of whom are tourists and immigrants, help to maul the military might of the US?</p>

<p>In his mindless rage, what the assassin might have missed is that such actions make the US an even more paranoid country. The current president is already hellbent to stop immigration with his exclusionary ideology that has little regard for the New York spirit. This attack will give Donald Trump one more and a very big excuse to close the doors and come down hard on other countries whose citizens he is keen on relegating to lives of eternal damnation. It is already evident from Twitter posts how hate is flowing fast and thick</p>

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Ppl start paying attention who TFK lives next door! +Fk protesters!!!</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There will be no freedom when those terrorists will kill us all??</p>
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<p>My only plea today is if you wish to fight hegemony, violence, hatred, then think carefully and resist strategically. Killing innocent lives does not help whatever cause you are fighting for, it does not defeat your mighty opponent and, the worst is, you only help to bolster jingoistic responses. More importantly, you end up killing a spirit which you may actually want to champion, at least for the sake of a more tolerant world.</p>


This attack will give Donald Trump one more and a very big excuse to close the doors and come down hard on other countries whose citizens he is keen on relegating to lives of eternal damnation.

New York is an intrepid city. One can't but fall in love with it. I for that matter was in complete awe. Having lived and worked there for years, I would marvel at the city's capacity to absorb the most myriad group of ethnic communities across the world. The heinous 9/11 attack did leave its scar on the city but failed to daunt its spirit. While rest of the US has become suspicious of foreigners in different degrees, NYC continues to live up to the unmatched standard of its own cosmopolitanism. An unusual mix of people, culture and religion. New York is an international symbol of freedom and democracy, and we will not be deterred. #NYCstrong pic.twitter.com/2antds3185 — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) November 1, 2017 × New York's resilience is stronger than a cowardly act of terror. Thinking of the victims, their families, & the responders who saved lives. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 1, 2017 × No person, no group, no community own NYC. The city belongs to all New Yorkers. And who is a New Yorker? Anyone who lives there, works in the city, share the city's spirit. You don't have to be particularly white, a Jew or an American citizen to be a New Yorker. The city will embrace you. Slowly, with time, as you gain your foothold in that behemoth metropolis, if you start feeling comfortable with its peculiar ebb and flow of life, the city will suck you in. The people make New York City what it is. Not the buildings, shops, the cars or the affluence. "New York is very much like the movies", the Algerian-French couple pointed out to me as the sun set over the white desert, close to Jordan's border with Saudi Arabia. I agreed in politeness. But the city, in reality, is stranger than celluloid fiction. In the real world, Italy may have very little to do with China; there could possibly be no overlaps between the languages, cultures, food types of the two countries but just across Mulberry Street, Little Italy and China Town co-exist. How do the residents of two blocs communicate? I have no idea. Do they fight each other? No. Life in the City is a rich tapestry of diverse colours, designs and motifs. And that is what makes it unique. You cannot essentialise it, reduce it, box it, or simplify it. × This coexistence evident all over the city is not a doing of NYPD alone. Over years, the city has learned to live an eclectic life, slowing growing out of its more violent past. It respects stability but is not hankering for homogeneity. While one can decide to stick to one's culture and language, religion and dress, there is always the possibility of getting enriched by others who are very different. Different but no less. Life in the City is a rich tapestry of diverse colours, designs and motifs. And that is what makes it unique. You cannot essentialise it, reduce it, box it, or simplify it. The City is a bundle of contradictions. Yesterday's terrorist attack was a brutal blow to this richness of life, mauling to the ground the values the City stands for. Not only have we lost eight precious lives; we have jeopardised a spirit which is hard to find nowadays because there is so much hate, jingoism, and intolerance. Let us for a moment not get into the number game by saying, oh, only eight died. I agree many more die in the war zones of West Asia every day. But we cannot for sake of humanity compare lives with lives. Every life lost is a loss. Let us condemn it. How is killing these people, most of whom are tourists and immigrants, help to maul the military might of the US? × Also watch: School bus with children inside hit in New York attack The mindless terror that motivated the assassin appals me. No for god's sake don't try to convince me of the ideological underpinning of the act. It had none. It was not even prompted by an empathy for a cause. The terrorist decided to strike at the hub of New York's tourist destination. It is very much a civilian space too. It is a stone throw away from Wall Trade Center, Wall Street, Anne Frank Museum. Millions of commuter included me, travelled through that locality every day. How is killing these people, most of whom are tourists and immigrants, help to maul the military might of the US? In his mindless rage, what the assassin might have missed is that such actions make the US an even more paranoid country. The current president is already hellbent to stop immigration with his exclusionary ideology that has little regard for the New York spirit. This attack will give Donald Trump one more and a very big excuse to close the doors and come down hard on other countries whose citizens he is keen on relegating to lives of eternal damnation. It is already evident from Twitter posts how hate is flowing fast and thick Stop letting these animals in the country! — Jose Guitian Cicero (@omgitzjose) November 1, 2017 × Start deportations, entire families. Investigate all their neighbors. Ppl start paying attention who TFK lives next door! +Fk protesters!!! — ?NdRE (@cruztomahawk) November 1, 2017 × There will be no freedom when those terrorists will kill us all?? — Bina Arington (@Baring5225) November 1, 2017 × My only plea today is if you wish to fight hegemony, violence, hatred, then think carefully and resist strategically. Killing innocent lives does not help whatever cause you are fighting for, it does not defeat your mighty opponent and, the worst is, you only help to bolster jingoistic responses. More importantly, you end up killing a spirit which you may actually want to champion, at least for the sake of a more tolerant world.

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