<p>At least five IS terrorists have been killed in airstrikes carried out by the US forces Nahangar province in Afghanistan on Sunday.&nbsp</p>

<p>The latest airstrike was carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles, in the vicinity of Haska Mina district.&nbsp</p>

<p>As per reports, a commander of the terror is also among those killed in the airstrike. Further, a similar airstrike in Ali Khel area of Pacher Agam also left an ISIS militant dead.&nbsp</p>

<p>This comes in tandem with various ongoing counter-terrorism operations in certain restive parts of Nangarhar province as the militant and terrorist groups are attempting to expand their insurgency activities.</p>

<p>The US military based in Afghanistan also conduct regular airstrikes against the IS, Taliban, and other militant and terrorist groups.</p>


The latest airstrike was carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles, in the vicinity of Haska Mina district

At least five IS terrorists have been killed in airstrikes carried out by the US forces Nahangar province in Afghanistan on Sunday. The latest airstrike was carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles, in the vicinity of Haska Mina district. As per reports, a commander of the terror is also among those killed in the airstrike. Further, a similar airstrike in Ali Khel area of Pacher Agam also left an ISIS militant dead. This comes in tandem with various ongoing counter-terrorism operations in certain restive parts of Nangarhar province as the militant and terrorist groups are attempting to expand their insurgency activities. The US military based in Afghanistan also conduct regular airstrikes against the IS, Taliban, and other militant and terrorist groups.

At least 5 IS militants killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan

<p>The Tripura Police have arrested twenty-four Bangladeshi youth with suspected terror links from the Agartala railway station on Thursday.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;nationals were arrested&nbsp;by the Mobile Task Force (MTF) when they were travelling from Delhi to Agartala in the Tripura Sundari Express.</p>

<p>The MTF conducted a raid at the railway station after receiving inputs.</p>

<p>The arrested nationals were carrying fake Aadhaar cards and none of them had any valid passport. Three among the arrestee had expired Bangladeshi passport.</p>

<p>The MTF Superintendent also said that the arrested nationals may have a possible terror link.</p>

<p>A team of National Investigation Agency will visit Guhawati on Friday to interrogate the youth.</p>

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The Bangladeshi nationals were arrested after the Mobile Task Force (MTF) personnel raided the Agartala railway station after receiving inputs

The Tripura Police have arrested twenty-four Bangladeshi youth with suspected terror links from the Agartala railway station on Thursday. The nationals were arrested by the Mobile Task Force (MTF) when they were travelling from Delhi to Agartala in the Tripura Sundari Express. The MTF conducted a raid at the railway station after receiving inputs. The arrested nationals were carrying fake Aadhaar cards and none of them had any valid passport. Three among the arrestee had expired Bangladeshi passport. The MTF Superintendent also said that the arrested nationals may have a possible terror link. A team of National Investigation Agency will visit Guhawati on Friday to interrogate the youth. (With inputs from PTI)

Tripura Police arrest 24 Bangladeshi youths with suspected terror links

<p>Afghan police and terrorists are engaged in a gunbattle in Kabul close to the police headquarters&nbsp;in the Dasht-e-Barchi area, reports said.</p>

<p>Reports said a blast occurred near the police headquarters after that police and terrorists exchanged heavy gunfire.</p>

<p>Police have surrounded the area as the gunbattle continues.</p>

<p>A second blast was heard in Qala-e-Fatalullah&nbsp;area in Kabul, reports said.</p>

<p>AFP report said several blasts were heard in the heart of the capital followed by gunshots.</p>


Reports said a blast occurred near the police headquarters

Afghan police and terrorists are engaged in a gunbattle in Kabul close to the police headquarters in the Dasht-e-Barchi area, reports said. Reports said a blast occurred near the police headquarters after that police and terrorists exchanged heavy gunfire. Police have surrounded the area as the gunbattle continues. A second blast was heard in Qala-e-Fatalullah area in Kabul, reports said. AFP report said several blasts were heard in the heart of the capital followed by gunshots.

Blasts in Kabul as police, terrorists exchange gunfire

<p>Terrorists on Friday attacked a wife of a civilian they had earlier killed in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The victim has been admitted to the hospital and is in a critical condition.&nbsp</p>

<p>The terrorists had fired upon Mohammad Ashraf Mir at Harwan in Bomai area of Sopore township of the north Kashmir district, a police official said.</p>

<p>On Monday, three civilians were killed by the militants in Khanpora area of Baramulla. The deceased were identified as Asif Ahmad Sheikh, Haseeb Ahmad Khan and Muhammad Asghar. The trio, all in their early 20s', were residents of Kakkar Hamam in Baramulla, a police officer was reported as saying.</p>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, terrorists hurled a grenade at a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.</p>

<p>The grenade exploded just outside the station.</p>

<p>Police inside the station fired a few shots in the air to deter the attackers. A search operation has been launched.</p>


The victim has been admitted to the hospital and is in a critical condition

Terrorists on Friday attacked a wife of a civilian they had earlier killed in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The victim has been admitted to the hospital and is in a critical condition. The terrorists had fired upon Mohammad Ashraf Mir at Harwan in Bomai area of Sopore township of the north Kashmir district, a police official said. On Monday, three civilians were killed by the militants in Khanpora area of Baramulla. The deceased were identified as Asif Ahmad Sheikh, Haseeb Ahmad Khan and Muhammad Asghar. The trio, all in their early 20s', were residents of Kakkar Hamam in Baramulla, a police officer was reported as saying. Earlier on Saturday, terrorists hurled a grenade at a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. The grenade exploded just outside the station. Police inside the station fired a few shots in the air to deter the attackers. A search operation has been launched.

J&K: After killing husband, terrorists attack wife

<p>Restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar, Pulwama and Kulgam of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in view of a strike call by separatists to protest the killing of a civilian near the site of an encounter with security forces.&nbsp</p>

<p>A police official said the curbs have been imposed in police station areas of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal, Maisuma, Kralkhud and Maharajgunj.</p>

<p>The restrictions have been imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order, he said.</p>

<p>Two militants, including top Hizbul Mujahideen ultra Sameer Ahmad alias Tiger, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Drabgam area of Pulwama District on Monday.&nbsp</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a civilian was killed in the security forces' action against protestors near the scene of gun battle.&nbsp</p>

<p>Separatists, under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), had called for a strike to protest the killings.</p>

<p>The strike affected normal life in the Valley as most of the shops and other business establishments were shut, while public transport was off the roads, officials said.</p>

<p>Schools and colleges remained closed while universities postponed the examinations scheduled to be held Tuesday.<br />
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Restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar, Pulwama and Kulgam of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in view of a strike call by separatists to protest the killing of a civilian near the site of an encounter with security forces

Restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar, Pulwama and Kulgam of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in view of a strike call by separatists to protest the killing of a civilian near the site of an encounter with security forces. A police official said the curbs have been imposed in police station areas of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal, Maisuma, Kralkhud and Maharajgunj. The restrictions have been imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order, he said. Two militants, including top Hizbul Mujahideen ultra Sameer Ahmad alias Tiger, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Drabgam area of Pulwama District on Monday. Meanwhile, a civilian was killed in the security forces' action against protestors near the scene of gun battle. Separatists, under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), had called for a strike to protest the killings. The strike affected normal life in the Valley as most of the shops and other business establishments were shut, while public transport was off the roads, officials said. Schools and colleges remained closed while universities postponed the examinations scheduled to be held Tuesday.

Restrictions imposed in J&K as separatists protest civilian's death in encounter

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir police have neutralised the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-encounter-underway-between-terrorists-security-forces-133716">terrorists who were involved in civilian killings </a>and attacks on security forces in Pulwama on Monday.</p>

<p>The police&nbspsaid that two terrorists were killed after forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the region.</p>

<p>The operation was launched after the police force received special inputs.</p>

<p>The police emphasised that the killing of one terrorist, Sameer Ahmed Butt, was&nbspimportant for the forces as he was active in civilian killings and attacks on security forces since 2016.</p>

<p>A day before the security forces had gunned down two terrorists, Sameer Tiger and Aaqib Khan, in an encounter in Pulwama's Drabgam district.<br />
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<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


The police said that two terrorists were killed after forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the region

The Jammu and Kashmir police have neutralised the terrorists who were involved in civilian killings and attacks on security forces in Pulwama on Monday. The police&nbspsaid that two terrorists were killed after forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the region. The operation was launched after the police force received special inputs. The police emphasised that the killing of one terrorist, Sameer Ahmed Butt, was&nbspimportant for the forces as he was active in civilian killings and attacks on security forces since 2016. A day before the security forces had gunned down two terrorists, Sameer Tiger and Aaqib Khan, in an encounter in Pulwama's Drabgam district. (With inputs from ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist involved in civilian killings, attacks on security forces killed

<p>Up to two dozen militants have been killed and three dozen others injured as government forces from ground and air began targeting Taliban positions in Charbolak district of the northern Balkh province on Thursday, an army spokesman in the province Mohammad Hanif Rezai said.</p>

<p>"The government forces from the ground and air began attacking Taliban hideouts and positions in Koshka area of Charbolak district at 01:30 a.m. local time today (Thursday) and have killed 24 insurgents and injured 36 others," Rezai said.</p>

<p>Without hinting at possible casualties of the security personnel, the official stressed that the government forces would continue to target militants elsewhere in Balkh province and adjoining areas.</p>

<p>Taliban militants launched their so-called spring offensive on Wednesday and since then they are engaged with government forces in parts of the insurgency-battered country including the restive Charbolak district.</p>


Without hinting at possible casualties of the security personnel, the official stressed that the government forces would continue to target militants elsewhere in Balkh province and adjoining areas.

Up to two dozen militants have been killed and three dozen others injured as government forces from ground and air began targeting Taliban positions in Charbolak district of the northern Balkh province on Thursday, an army spokesman in the province Mohammad Hanif Rezai said. "The government forces from the ground and air began attacking Taliban hideouts and positions in Koshka area of Charbolak district at 01:30 a.m. local time today (Thursday) and have killed 24 insurgents and injured 36 others," Rezai said. Without hinting at possible casualties of the security personnel, the official stressed that the government forces would continue to target militants elsewhere in Balkh province and adjoining areas. Taliban militants launched their so-called spring offensive on Wednesday and since then they are engaged with government forces in parts of the insurgency-battered country including the restive Charbolak district.

24 Taliban terrorists killed as Afghan forces storm Taliban positions

<p>Four terrorists have been killed by security forces in Lam village of Tral in J&K's Pulwama district on Tuesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Public places have been closed in the area as a precautionary measure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The security forces have now cordoned off the area.</p>

<p>Earlier, Terrorists fled the spot after they were involved in a gun battle with the security forces.</p>

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<p>Tral — considered a terrorist hotbed — is the native town of Hizbul Mujahideen's Burhan Wani, who was killed in 2016, and Zakir Musa, an active militant commander.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The district is also considered to be the stronghold of terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad.</p>


Gunbattle broke out between militants and security forces when the ultras opened fire.

Four terrorists have been killed by security forces in Lam village of Tral in J&K's Pulwama district on Tuesday evening. Public places have been closed in the area as a precautionary measure. The security forces have now cordoned off the area. Earlier, Terrorists fled the spot after they were involved in a gun battle with the security forces. One more terrorist killed taking the total to 4 . Well done boys. — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) April 24, 2018 × Tral — considered a terrorist hotbed — is the native town of Hizbul Mujahideen's Burhan Wani, who was killed in 2016, and Zakir Musa, an active militant commander. The district is also considered to be the stronghold of terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad.

Four terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district

<p>A security personnel and a policeman lost their lives in an encounter&nbsp;with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday.</p>

<p>One terrorist was also killed in the gunbattle that started on Tuesday morning.</p>

<p>The gunbattle between the army forces and terrorists started in Pulwama's Lam village of Tral.</p>

<p>The army had deployed security forces in the area&nbsp;after reports of gunshots firing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The forces have cordoned off the area as militants are expected to have been trapped in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A day before Pakistani Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control at Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.</p>

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The gunbattle between the army forces and terrorists started in Pulwama's Lam village of Tral early Tuesday. One terrorist was also killed in the gunbattle

A security personnel and a policeman lost their lives in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday. One terrorist was also killed in the gunbattle that started on Tuesday morning. The gunbattle between the army forces and terrorists started in Pulwama's Lam village of Tral. The army had deployed security forces in the area after reports of gunshots firing. The forces have cordoned off the area as militants are expected to have been trapped in the region. A day before Pakistani Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control at Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. #UPDATE: One Army jawan & one Policeman lost their lives in ongoing encounter with terrorists in Lam village of Tral in Pulwama district. One terrorists also gunned down. #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2018 ×

Soldier, policeman killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>Two to three terrorists are reported to have been trapped in an ongoing&nbsp;encounter in Jammu Kashmir's Kulgam district.</p>

<p>The Indian Army and the state police are jointly undertaking the encounter against the terrorists.</p>

<p>It is being&nbsp;carried out at Khudwani area of Kulgam in South Kashmir.</p>

<p>The security forces have deployed six additional coys of CRPF in the site of the encounter.</p>

<p>Following the encounter in South Kashmir, the authorities in Kulgam and Anantnag districts suspended mobile internet services. Train services on the Srinagar- Banihal route were also suspended. Though the trains on the Srinagar- Baramulla route were functioning normally.</p>

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Two to three terrorists are reported to have been trapped in an ongoing encounter in Jammu Kashmir's Kulgam district

Two to three terrorists are reported to have been trapped in an ongoing encounter in Jammu Kashmir's Kulgam district. The Indian Army and the state police are jointly undertaking the encounter against the terrorists. It is being carried out at Khudwani area of Kulgam in South Kashmir. The security forces have deployed six additional coys of CRPF in the site of the encounter. Following the encounter in South Kashmir, the authorities in Kulgam and Anantnag districts suspended mobile internet services. Train services on the Srinagar- Banihal route were also suspended. Though the trains on the Srinagar- Baramulla route were functioning normally.

Encounter underway between Army, terrorists in J&K's Kulgam

<p>The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that U.S. "smart missiles" should be aimed at terrorists, and not at the Syrian government, as it commented on U.S. President Donald Trump`s warning of a missile strike in Syria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Smart missiles should fly towards terrorists, and not towards the lawful government which has been fighting international terrorism on its territory for several years," Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, wrote on Facebook.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump on Wednesday warned of a forthcoming response to suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, declaring that "smart" missiles will be coming and blasting Moscow for standing by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.</p>

<p>Zakharova said that a possible U.S. missile strike could be an attempt to destroy evidence of an alleged chemical weapon attack in the Syrian town of Douma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Russia of a forthcoming response to suspected chemical attack in Syria, declaring that missiles "will be coming" and blasting Moscow for standing by Syrian President Bashar Assad.</p>

<p>"Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!' You shouldn’t be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!" Trump wrote in a post on Twitter.</p>

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<p>In another tweet, Trump said that the US relationship with Russia is worse than it has ever been, and that includes the Cold War.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russian lawmakers have warned the United States that Moscow would view an airstrike on Syria as a war crime, saying it could trigger a direct military clash, reports said.</p>


Russian lawmakers have warned the United States that Moscow would view an airstrike on Syria as a war crime

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that U.S. "smart missiles" should be aimed at terrorists, and not at the Syrian government, as it commented on U.S. President Donald Trump`s warning of a missile strike in Syria. "Smart missiles should fly towards terrorists, and not towards the lawful government which has been fighting international terrorism on its territory for several years," Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, wrote on Facebook. Trump on Wednesday warned of a forthcoming response to suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, declaring that "smart" missiles will be coming and blasting Moscow for standing by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Zakharova said that a possible U.S. missile strike could be an attempt to destroy evidence of an alleged chemical weapon attack in the Syrian town of Douma. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Russia of a forthcoming response to suspected chemical attack in Syria, declaring that missiles "will be coming" and blasting Moscow for standing by Syrian President Bashar Assad. "Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!' You shouldn’t be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!" Trump wrote in a post on Twitter. Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and “smart!” You shouldn’t be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2018 × In another tweet, Trump said that the US relationship with Russia is worse than it has ever been, and that includes the Cold War. Russian lawmakers have warned the United States that Moscow would view an airstrike on Syria as a war crime, saying it could trigger a direct military clash, reports said.

US 'smart missiles' should target 'terrorists', not 'legitimate' Syrian government: Russia

<p>Goa today issued an alert to all the vessels and casinos operating off the state's coast following an intelligence input about possible arrival of terrorists on board a fishing trawler, the state's ports minister said.</p>

<p>State's Ports Minister Jayesh Salgaoncar told PTI that his department has issued a warning to all the off shore casinos, water sports operators and barges to be alert as the Indian Coast Guard has shared an intelligence input about a possible terror attack on the western coast.</p>

<p>As per reports, Salgaonkar confirmed the threat input late night that as per the District Coast Guard, an Indian fishing boat was apprehended in Pakistani waters by the Pakistani authorities, but was released on April 2, earlier this month.</p>

<p>The alert is not specific to Goa. It can be even to Mumbai or Gujarat coast, but we have alerted the vessels and concerned agencies, Salgaoncar said.</p>

<p>State's Ports Department has written to the off shore casinos and cruise vessels, and barges to remain alert in the wake of the intelligence input.</p>

<p>All vessels to increase security and report any sighting or untoward movement to concerned authorities, the letter states.</p>

<p>When contacted, Braganza confirmed sending the letter today to all the people concerned. The letter was also marked to State Chief Secretary Dharmendra Sharma.</p>


The alert is not specific to Goa. It can be even to Mumbai or Gujarat coast, but we have alerted the vessels and concerned agencies

Goa today issued an alert to all the vessels and casinos operating off the state's coast following an intelligence input about possible arrival of terrorists on board a fishing trawler, the state's ports minister said. State's Ports Minister Jayesh Salgaoncar told PTI that his department has issued a warning to all the off shore casinos, water sports operators and barges to be alert as the Indian Coast Guard has shared an intelligence input about a possible terror attack on the western coast. As per reports, Salgaonkar confirmed the threat input late night that as per the District Coast Guard, an Indian fishing boat was apprehended in Pakistani waters by the Pakistani authorities, but was released on April 2, earlier this month. The alert is not specific to Goa. It can be even to Mumbai or Gujarat coast, but we have alerted the vessels and concerned agencies, Salgaoncar said. State's Ports Department has written to the off shore casinos and cruise vessels, and barges to remain alert in the wake of the intelligence input. All vessels to increase security and report any sighting or untoward movement to concerned authorities, the letter states. When contacted, Braganza confirmed sending the letter today to all the people concerned. The letter was also marked to State Chief Secretary Dharmendra Sharma.

Goa issues alert after intel on terrorists using sea route to arrive in India

<p>The Taliban has vowed to "take serious revenge" after an Afghan airstrike in an area controlled by the militant group killed or wounded dozens of people, many of them children.</p>

<p>The government and military have said the Afghan Air Force (AAF) hit a Taliban base in the northeastern province of Kunduz on Monday where senior commanders were meeting to plan attacks.<br />
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But Afghan security sources and witnesses have told&nbspthat AAF helicopters struck a madrassa in Dashte Archi district where a graduation ceremony for religious students was underway.</p>

<p>At least 59 people were killed, including Taliban commanders, according to security sources. Health officials said at least 57 wounded were taken to hospital in the provincial capital Kunduz.&nbsp</p>

<p>The Taliban issued a statement late Wednesday saying it "condemns in the strongest terms this major crime and vows to take serious revenge against the perpetrators".</p>

<p>An AFP photographer was among the first journalists to visit the scene of the airstrike on Wednesday after receiving permission from the Taliban. It is deep inside Taliban-controlled territory and normally inaccessible to the media.&nbsp</p>

<p>The madrassa and mosque appeared to be undamaged. But in a field adjacent to the religious compound, where the graduation ceremony was purportedly held, AFP saw a hole in the ground that locals said was made by a rocket, though that could not be verified.&nbsp</p>

<p>AFP also saw large piles of hats, turbans and shoes that were said to belong to the victims of the airstrike. At least half a dozen freshly dug graves could be seen nearby.</p>

<p>Abdullah, 40, who lives near the compound housing the madrassa and mosque and was invited to attend as a member of the local community, told AFP that he saw the airstrike happen.&nbsp</p>

<p>"We were about to finish the ceremony at 1:00 pm when (Afghan military) aircraft bombarded innocent children," he said Wednesday.</p>

<p>"People were panicked. Children and elders were also wounded in the bombardment."</p>

<p>Government officials in both Kabul and Kunduz have given conflicting figures for the number of casualties, with some denying any civilians had been killed or that a madrassa had been hit.&nbsp</p>

<p>Afghan officials have been known to minimise civilian casualties.</p>

<p>The Afghan military initially denied civilians were among the dead and wounded, but later blamed the Taliban for shooting them. It said 18 Taliban commanders were killed and 12 were wounded in the airstrike.&nbsp</p>

<p>But Naim Mangal, a doctor at the hospital where most of the wounded were taken, told that "all the victims" had been "hit by pieces of bomb, shrapnel".&nbsp</p>


At least 59 people were killed, including Taliban commanders, according to security sources

The Taliban has vowed to "take serious revenge" after an Afghan airstrike in an area controlled by the militant group killed or wounded dozens of people, many of them children. The government and military have said the Afghan Air Force (AAF) hit a Taliban base in the northeastern province of Kunduz on Monday where senior commanders were meeting to plan attacks. But Afghan security sources and witnesses have told&nbspthat AAF helicopters struck a madrassa in Dashte Archi district where a graduation ceremony for religious students was underway. At least 59 people were killed, including Taliban commanders, according to security sources. Health officials said at least 57 wounded were taken to hospital in the provincial capital Kunduz. The Taliban issued a statement late Wednesday saying it "condemns in the strongest terms this major crime and vows to take serious revenge against the perpetrators". An AFP photographer was among the first journalists to visit the scene of the airstrike on Wednesday after receiving permission from the Taliban. It is deep inside Taliban-controlled territory and normally inaccessible to the media. The madrassa and mosque appeared to be undamaged. But in a field adjacent to the religious compound, where the graduation ceremony was purportedly held, AFP saw a hole in the ground that locals said was made by a rocket, though that could not be verified. AFP also saw large piles of hats, turbans and shoes that were said to belong to the victims of the airstrike. At least half a dozen freshly dug graves could be seen nearby. Abdullah, 40, who lives near the compound housing the madrassa and mosque and was invited to attend as a member of the local community, told AFP that he saw the airstrike happen. "We were about to finish the ceremony at 1:00 pm when (Afghan military) aircraft bombarded innocent children," he said Wednesday. "People were panicked. Children and elders were also wounded in the bombardment." Government officials in both Kabul and Kunduz have given conflicting figures for the number of casualties, with some denying any civilians had been killed or that a madrassa had been hit. Afghan officials have been known to minimise civilian casualties. The Afghan military initially denied civilians were among the dead and wounded, but later blamed the Taliban for shooting them. It said 18 Taliban commanders were killed and 12 were wounded in the airstrike. But Naim Mangal, a doctor at the hospital where most of the wounded were taken, told that "all the victims" had been "hit by pieces of bomb, shrapnel".

Taliban vows 'serious revenge' over Afghan airstrike

<p>Nine people, including four of a family from the minority Christian community in Pakistan, were killed after gunmen carried out two separate attacks in Quetta city in the south-western Balochistan province, police said.</p>

<p>Both the attacks took place yesterday, they said.</p>

<p>The ISIS claimed responsibility for the first attack in which unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on a rickshaw in which a Christian family was travelling on Quetta's Shah Zaman road.</p>

<p>All four died on the spot while a woman was injured and rushed to a hospital, Provincial Police Chief Moazzam Jah Ansari said, adding that her father and three cousins were killed in the firing.</p>

<p>The attack on the Christians, he said, appeared to be a targeted attack.</p>

<p>"We are investigating whether it was a targeted attack due to personal enmity or sectarian reasons," he said.</p>

<p>The Christians on Sunday had celebrated Easter in Pakistan and the family had come to celebrate with their relatives from Lahore.</p>

<p>Shortly after the attack on the Christian family in the evening, two groups clashed with each other in Quetta's Qambrani road leaving five people dead and nine others injured.</p>

<p>The clash erupted allegedly after members of the minority Shia Muslim Hazara community held protests in Quetta to protest the targeted killing of a Hazara man on Sunday.</p>

<p>Hazara community members with their distinctive looks have come under several terror attacks in recent years in Baluchistan.</p>

<p>The Islamic State group claimed the attack on the Christians in a statement carried by its Aamaq news agency. It was unclear who was behind the other attack.</p>


All four died on the spot while a woman was injured and rushed to a hospital

Nine people, including four of a family from the minority Christian community in Pakistan, were killed after gunmen carried out two separate attacks in Quetta city in the south-western Balochistan province, police said. Both the attacks took place yesterday, they said. The ISIS claimed responsibility for the first attack in which unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on a rickshaw in which a Christian family was travelling on Quetta's Shah Zaman road. All four died on the spot while a woman was injured and rushed to a hospital, Provincial Police Chief Moazzam Jah Ansari said, adding that her father and three cousins were killed in the firing. The attack on the Christians, he said, appeared to be a targeted attack. "We are investigating whether it was a targeted attack due to personal enmity or sectarian reasons," he said. The Christians on Sunday had celebrated Easter in Pakistan and the family had come to celebrate with their relatives from Lahore. Shortly after the attack on the Christian family in the evening, two groups clashed with each other in Quetta's Qambrani road leaving five people dead and nine others injured. The clash erupted allegedly after members of the minority Shia Muslim Hazara community held protests in Quetta to protest the targeted killing of a Hazara man on Sunday. Hazara community members with their distinctive looks have come under several terror attacks in recent years in Baluchistan. The Islamic State group claimed the attack on the Christians in a statement carried by its Aamaq news agency. It was unclear who was behind the other attack.

Pakistan: Gunmen kill 9 in twin attacks

<p>Commander of the Army's Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lieutenant General AK Bhatt on Sunday said two terrorists responsible for killing Indian Army Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz when he was visiting his family on a holiday had been eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.</p>

<p>Addressing a joint press briefing with Jammu and Kashmir Police chief S.P. Vaid, Bhatt said, "Out of the seven terrorists killed, two terrorists were involved in the killing of Indian Army Lt Ummer Fayaz."</p>

<p>"Among the militants killed are Ishfaq Malik and Rayees Thokar. They were responsible for his death," Bhatt added.</p>

<p>He further appealed the youth not to get lured by weapons and added, "Anybody who uses weapons will be dealt with in the same manner we dealt with the terrorists today."</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, Bhatt also praised the security forces on the ground for their work.</p>

<p>"Excellent synergy has developed between the police, the Army, the CRFP and the troops on the ground. We had been looking for the terrorists who killed Lt Ummer Fayaz, today we neutralised them. All terrorists killed today were locals," he said.</p>

<p>On May 11, a bullet-riddled body of Lieutenant Fayaz was found in Shopian district of south Kashmir hours after he was abducted by militants from a wedding procession.</p>

<p>Lieutenant Fayaz, was posted with 2 Rajputana Rifles and had applied for leave to attend a cousin's wedding in Shopian.</p>

<p>The autopsy report showed marks on his body, indicating that the officer had resisted the suspected militants who had abducted him.</p>

<p>He was fired at from a close range, and the bullets had hit his head and stomach or chest region. Locals said two masked men entered the house at 8 p.m. The men asked Lt Fayaz, who was unarmed, to accompany them, and warned the family not to inform the police.</p>


Addressing a joint press briefing with Jammu and Kashmir Police chief S.P. Vaid, Bhatt said, 'Out of the seven terrorists killed, two terrorists were involved in the killing of Indian Army Lt Ummer Fayaz'

Commander of the Army's Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lieutenant General AK Bhatt on Sunday said two terrorists responsible for killing Indian Army Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz when he was visiting his family on a holiday had been eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. Addressing a joint press briefing with Jammu and Kashmir Police chief S.P. Vaid, Bhatt said, "Out of the seven terrorists killed, two terrorists were involved in the killing of Indian Army Lt Ummer Fayaz." "Among the militants killed are Ishfaq Malik and Rayees Thokar. They were responsible for his death," Bhatt added. He further appealed the youth not to get lured by weapons and added, "Anybody who uses weapons will be dealt with in the same manner we dealt with the terrorists today." Speaking to ANI, Bhatt also praised the security forces on the ground for their work. "Excellent synergy has developed between the police, the Army, the CRFP and the troops on the ground. We had been looking for the terrorists who killed Lt Ummer Fayaz, today we neutralised them. All terrorists killed today were locals," he said. On May 11, a bullet-riddled body of Lieutenant Fayaz was found in Shopian district of south Kashmir hours after he was abducted by militants from a wedding procession. Lieutenant Fayaz, was posted with 2 Rajputana Rifles and had applied for leave to attend a cousin's wedding in Shopian. The autopsy report showed marks on his body, indicating that the officer had resisted the suspected militants who had abducted him. He was fired at from a close range, and the bullets had hit his head and stomach or chest region. Locals said two masked men entered the house at 8 p.m. The men asked Lt Fayaz, who was unarmed, to accompany them, and warned the family not to inform the police.

Terrorists behind Lt. Ummer Fayaz's killing gunned down

<p>As many as six Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a US drone strike in Kunar province in northeastern Afghanistan, local officials said on Friday.&nbsp</p>

<p>The officials said that the latest airstrike was carried out in Chapa Dara district in the province.&nbsp</p>

<p>The spokesperson of Kunar provincial governor Faridullah Dehqan, was quoted by the Khaama Press as saying that two top IS commanders were among those killed in the airstrike.&nbsp</p>

<p>He said that the airstrike was necessitated to clear out the terror hideouts of the dreaded militant group in Kunar province. The IS group has not commented on the incident so far.</p>

<p>This comes as at least five militants affiliated with the terror group were killed in a similar airstrike conducted in the same district last week.&nbsp</p>

<p>The US forces, along with the Afghan forces frequently carries out airstrikes on IS targets in Kunar province and elsewhere in Afghanistan, in a bid to eliminate the presence of the militant group in the country.&nbsp</p>

<p>Furthermore, three IS militants hailing from Uzbekistan were killed in a similar airstrike on Wednesday in Haska Meyna district of Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan, according to the local officials.</p>


The officials said that the latest airstrike was carried out in Chapa Dara district in the province

As many as six Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a US drone strike in Kunar province in northeastern Afghanistan, local officials said on Friday. The officials said that the latest airstrike was carried out in Chapa Dara district in the province. The spokesperson of Kunar provincial governor Faridullah Dehqan, was quoted by the Khaama Press as saying that two top IS commanders were among those killed in the airstrike. He said that the airstrike was necessitated to clear out the terror hideouts of the dreaded militant group in Kunar province. The IS group has not commented on the incident so far. This comes as at least five militants affiliated with the terror group were killed in a similar airstrike conducted in the same district last week. The US forces, along with the Afghan forces frequently carries out airstrikes on IS targets in Kunar province and elsewhere in Afghanistan, in a bid to eliminate the presence of the militant group in the country. Furthermore, three IS militants hailing from Uzbekistan were killed in a similar airstrike on Wednesday in Haska Meyna district of Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan, according to the local officials.

US airstrike kills 6 Islamic State terrorists in Afghanistan

<p>At least 41 terrorists belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PYD/PKK) have been "neutralised" in an air operation conducted by the Turkish forces.</p>

<p>The word "neutralised" is used to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.</p>

<p>Anadolu Agency quoted the Turkish Army on Tuesday as saying that the operation was carried out on March 22 in northern Iraq's Qandil region.</p>

<p>Turkish General Staff said in a statement that the terrorists were plotting an attack on Turkish forces.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the Turkish military said they have neutralised at least 3,733 terrorists belonging to the PYD/PKK and Islamic State (IS) group in a military operation in Syria's Afrin region.</p>


Turkish General Staff said in a statement that the terrorists were plotting an attack on Turkish forces

At least 41 terrorists belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PYD/PKK) have been "neutralised" in an air operation conducted by the Turkish forces. The word "neutralised" is used to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured. Anadolu Agency quoted the Turkish Army on Tuesday as saying that the operation was carried out on March 22 in northern Iraq's Qandil region. Turkish General Staff said in a statement that the terrorists were plotting an attack on Turkish forces. On Saturday, the Turkish military said they have neutralised at least 3,733 terrorists belonging to the PYD/PKK and Islamic State (IS) group in a military operation in Syria's Afrin region.

Turkey 'neutralises' 41 terrorists in northern Iraq

<p>Six terrorists were killed in Egypt today in a shootout with security forces, the government said.</p>

<p>The ministry of interior said in a statement that security forces discovered a terrorist spot in a residential apartment in Behira governorate in a fire exchange, earlier on Sunday.</p>

<p>The anti-terror police raid came hours before Egypt's 2018 presidential election kicks off on Monday morning, in which incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi is expected to easily win a second four-year term.</p>

<p>The interior ministry said the terrorist cell in Beheira was involved in Saturday's car bomb attack in the nearby coastal province of Alexandria that killed two policemen and wounded at least four others.</p>

<p>The statement pointed out that the six terrorists belonged to the Hasm militant group which emerged late 2016 and is seen by the police as the armed wing of the currently outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group of former Islamist President Mohamed Morsi.</p>


The anti-terror police raid came hours before Egypt's 2018 presidential election kicks off on Monday morning

Six terrorists were killed in Egypt today in a shootout with security forces, the government said. The ministry of interior said in a statement that security forces discovered a terrorist spot in a residential apartment in Behira governorate in a fire exchange, earlier on Sunday. The anti-terror police raid came hours before Egypt's 2018 presidential election kicks off on Monday morning, in which incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi is expected to easily win a second four-year term. The interior ministry said the terrorist cell in Beheira was involved in Saturday's car bomb attack in the nearby coastal province of Alexandria that killed two policemen and wounded at least four others. The statement pointed out that the six terrorists belonged to the Hasm militant group which emerged late 2016 and is seen by the police as the armed wing of the currently outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group of former Islamist President Mohamed Morsi.

Egypt's police kill 6 terrorists on election evening

<p>The nearly 48-hour gunbattle in the dense Kupwara forest in north Kashmir ended on Wednesday, with five security personnel, including three Army soldiers and two policemen, dead and an equal number of terrorists killed, police said.</p>

<p>Giving details of the incident, a police spokesman said that the encounter broke out in the Halmatpora area, at least 8 kms from the Line of Control (LoC), after a police party intercepted the terrorists.</p>

<p>A joint team of the Kupwara police along with companies of the Army, the Territorial Army (TA) and the CRPF were engaged in the operations which began last morning.</p>

<p>The encounter has brought to light gaps in the Army&#39;s vigil along the LoC as the group of terrorists had managed to sneak in nearly 8 kms after crossing two ridges of the Shamsabari mountain range.</p>

<p>The terrorists had met their &quot;reception party&quot; (overground workers and militants already present in the Valley) after crossing the LoC and were proceeding towards Kupwara town when they were spotted by police personnel, officials said.</p>

<p>The terrorists, who were hiding inside a mosque, started running towards the forest, but not before four of them were killed by the security forces yesterday.</p>

<p>The fifth terrorist, who had hid himself at a height and was firing on the approaching security forces, was killed this evening, they said.</p>

<p>The police spokesman also said in the encounter, five terrorists&nbsp;were neutralised and added that all are believed to be foreign terrorists and part of a group that had freshly infiltrated the LoC.</p>

<p>In the encounter, two policemen Deepak Thusoo and SPO Mohd Yousuf, two army personnel Sepoy Ashraf Rather of 160 TA and Naik Ranjeet Kholka of 5 Bihar lost their lives, the spokesman said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the exchange of fire, SPO Javaid Ahmad was injured. He was shifted to a hospital and his condition is stable, he said.</p>

<p>&quot;Owing to the thick vegetation and low visibility, the security forces are mopping the area with due caution,&quot; the spokesman said.</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti paid tributes to the security forces&#39; personnel killed in the encounter.</p>


A joint team of the Kupwara police along with companies of the Army, the Territorial Army and the CRPF were engaged in the operations

The nearly 48-hour gunbattle in the dense Kupwara forest in north Kashmir ended on Wednesday, with five security personnel, including three Army soldiers and two policemen, dead and an equal number of terrorists killed, police said. Giving details of the incident, a police spokesman said that the encounter broke out in the Halmatpora area, at least 8 kms from the Line of Control (LoC), after a police party intercepted the terrorists. A joint team of the Kupwara police along with companies of the Army, the Territorial Army (TA) and the CRPF were engaged in the operations which began last morning. The encounter has brought to light gaps in the Army's vigil along the LoC as the group of terrorists had managed to sneak in nearly 8 kms after crossing two ridges of the Shamsabari mountain range. The terrorists had met their "reception party" (overground workers and militants already present in the Valley) after crossing the LoC and were proceeding towards Kupwara town when they were spotted by police personnel, officials said. The terrorists, who were hiding inside a mosque, started running towards the forest, but not before four of them were killed by the security forces yesterday. The fifth terrorist, who had hid himself at a height and was firing on the approaching security forces, was killed this evening, they said. The police spokesman also said in the encounter, five terrorists were neutralised and added that all are believed to be foreign terrorists and part of a group that had freshly infiltrated the LoC. In the encounter, two policemen Deepak Thusoo and SPO Mohd Yousuf, two army personnel Sepoy Ashraf Rather of 160 TA and Naik Ranjeet Kholka of 5 Bihar lost their lives, the spokesman said. Earlier in the exchange of fire, SPO Javaid Ahmad was injured. He was shifted to a hospital and his condition is stable, he said. "Owing to the thick vegetation and low visibility, the security forces are mopping the area with due caution," the spokesman said. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti paid tributes to the security forces' personnel killed in the encounter.

Kupwara gunbattle: 3 soldiers, 2 cops killed; 5 terrorists shot

<p>A total of 18 Kurdistan Workers&#39; Party (PYD/PKK) terrorists have been neutralised in Turkey&#39;s southeastern provinces of Diyarbakir in Mardin and northern Iraq this week, Anadolu Agency quoted a Turkish General Staff as saying.</p>

<p>One of the neutralised terrorists was from the senior cadre of the PKK. One soldier was martyred and two were wounded during the operations in the same period.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 7,858 people attempting to illegally cross Turkish borders were also detained during this period.</p>

<p>The Turkish military is also involved in an operation called &#39;Olive Branch&#39;, which was launched on January 20 to clear PKK and IS terrorists from Afrin in northwestern Syria.</p>

<p>Under operation &#39;Olive Branch&#39; 3,213 terrorists have been neutralised till now. As per the military statement, 42 soldiers were killed and 202 were wounded, out of which 117 soldiers returned to their duties after medical treatment.</p>

<p>It has been listed as a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the United States and the European Union.</p>

<p>The PKK is responsible for the deaths of more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians.</p>

<p>An improvement of relations between Turkey and Iraq is likely to see the two sides take part in joint operations against the Kurdistan Workers&rsquo; Party (PKK) in the Qandil Mountains of northern Iraq.</p>

<p>Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, during a visit to Vienna, said the joint Iraqi-Turkish operation could start after the May 12 elections in Iraq. Iraqi authorities have yet to officially comment.</p>

<p>The military cooperation would target any Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northern Iraq.</p>


One of the neutralised terrorists was from the senior cadre of the PKK. One soldier was martyred and two were wounded during the operations in the same period

A total of 18 Kurdistan Workers' Party (PYD/PKK) terrorists have been neutralised in Turkey's southeastern provinces of Diyarbakir in Mardin and northern Iraq this week, Anadolu Agency quoted a Turkish General Staff as saying. One of the neutralised terrorists was from the senior cadre of the PKK. One soldier was martyred and two were wounded during the operations in the same period. Meanwhile, 7,858 people attempting to illegally cross Turkish borders were also detained during this period. The Turkish military is also involved in an operation called 'Olive Branch', which was launched on January 20 to clear PKK and IS terrorists from Afrin in northwestern Syria. Under operation 'Olive Branch' 3,213 terrorists have been neutralised till now. As per the military statement, 42 soldiers were killed and 202 were wounded, out of which 117 soldiers returned to their duties after medical treatment. It has been listed as a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the United States and the European Union. The PKK is responsible for the deaths of more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians. An improvement of relations between Turkey and Iraq is likely to see the two sides take part in joint operations against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the Qandil Mountains of northern Iraq. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, during a visit to Vienna, said the joint Iraqi-Turkish operation could start after the May 12 elections in Iraq. Iraqi authorities have yet to officially comment. The military cooperation would target any Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northern Iraq.

18 PKK terrorists neutalised in Turkey, Iraq

<p>The Pentagon on Sunday reminded Pakistan that the war on terrorism in the South Asian region reached an &quot;inflection point&quot; and that the country should take the opportunity to tackle and defeat terrorists, as the United States and Pakistan aim&nbsp;to improve their souring ties.</p>

<p>&quot;With respect to Pakistan, we believe that Pakistan can do more to combat terrorism,&quot; Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White said at a weekend news briefing in Washington D.C.</p>

<p>&quot;This is an inflection point and this is an opportunity and Pakistan has an opportunity to do more. They&#39;ve been victims of terrorism. So, we&#39;ll look forward to continuing to work with them to see where there are opportunities,&quot; she added.</p>

<p>The Pentagon chief spokesperson also welcomed Pakistan&#39;s support of Afghanistan&#39;s latest peace offer to the Taliban in the Kabul Process Conference in Kabul last week.</p>

<p>Giving a stern warning to the Taliban, White said that the militant group had to abandon the path of terrorism and violence and support the Afghan peace offer.</p>

<p>She also noted that the United States continues to consult New Delhi, not only about &quot;India&#39;s very important role&quot; in Afghanistan but also on other issues that go beyond the South Asian region, The Dawn reported.</p>

<p>The briefing comes after Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua&#39;s will start her two-day visit to Washington D.C. from Tuesday, which is aimed at defusing the tensions between the US and Pakistan and finding a &quot;common ground&quot;.</p>

<p>On Sunday, official sources confirmed that Janjua will have a series of meetings at the White House and the US State Department and will also address think-tank experts at the US Institute of Peace during her visit.</p>

<p>At the White House, Janjua is likely to meet with Lisa Curtis, the US National Security Council&#39;s senior director for South and Central Asia.</p>

<p>Curtis arrived in Islamabad last week and held talks with Janjua and Pakistan Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on overall ties between the two countries.</p>

<p>Both sides called for the developing of sustainable peace in Afghanistan and stressed on measures needed to stop human trafficking in the region.</p>

<p>Curtis also visited Islamabad in October last year and met with various Pakistani officials. Both sides had agreed to the common objective of eliminating terrorism.</p>

<p>She held meetings with Janjua and Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.&nbsp;</p>


The statement came as the US and Pakistan aim to improve their souring ties

The Pentagon on Sunday reminded Pakistan that the war on terrorism in the South Asian region reached an "inflection point" and that the country should take the opportunity to tackle and defeat terrorists, as the United States and Pakistan aim to improve their souring ties. "With respect to Pakistan, we believe that Pakistan can do more to combat terrorism," Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White said at a weekend news briefing in Washington D.C. "This is an inflection point and this is an opportunity and Pakistan has an opportunity to do more. They've been victims of terrorism. So, we'll look forward to continuing to work with them to see where there are opportunities," she added. The Pentagon chief spokesperson also welcomed Pakistan's support of Afghanistan's latest peace offer to the Taliban in the Kabul Process Conference in Kabul last week. Giving a stern warning to the Taliban, White said that the militant group had to abandon the path of terrorism and violence and support the Afghan peace offer. She also noted that the United States continues to consult New Delhi, not only about "India's very important role" in Afghanistan but also on other issues that go beyond the South Asian region, The Dawn reported. The briefing comes after Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua's will start her two-day visit to Washington D.C. from Tuesday, which is aimed at defusing the tensions between the US and Pakistan and finding a "common ground". On Sunday, official sources confirmed that Janjua will have a series of meetings at the White House and the US State Department and will also address think-tank experts at the US Institute of Peace during her visit. At the White House, Janjua is likely to meet with Lisa Curtis, the US National Security Council's senior director for South and Central Asia. Curtis arrived in Islamabad last week and held talks with Janjua and Pakistan Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on overall ties between the two countries. Both sides called for the developing of sustainable peace in Afghanistan and stressed on measures needed to stop human trafficking in the region. Curtis also visited Islamabad in October last year and met with various Pakistani officials. Both sides had agreed to the common objective of eliminating terrorism. She held meetings with Janjua and Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Pentagon reminds Pak on terrorism, urges to tackle it

<p>A 35-week pregnant woman who was severely injured in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sunjwan-army-camp-attack-3-terrorists-killed-operation-on-for-27-hours-32460">Sunjuwan attack</a> gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman was shot in her lower back by four terrorists who had entered the family quarters of the Brigade Army camp in the Sunjuwan area of Jammu, opened fire at the security forces and civilians.</p>

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<p>The woman was then immediately evacuated by an Army chopper and rushed to a military hospital where a C-section was performed on her. The mother and the baby were completely healthy, doctors informed.</p>

<p>A Twitter user shared a picture of the baby girl on the social networking website, terming the incident as no less than a miracle.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>A group of heavily armed JeM terrorists struck the camp of the 36 brigade of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry in the early hours on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/dont-throng-encounter-site-maintain-communal-harmony-jammu-police-to-public-32494">Don&#39;t throng encounter site, maintain communal harmony: Jammu Police to public</a></p>

<p>The operation to flush out Jaish-e-Mohmmad (JeM) terrorists who stormed an Army camp entered the second day on Sunday. The death toll in the attack&nbsp;reached nine with the death of five more security personnel and one civilian. It has also left&nbsp;10 people injured, of which 6 are women and children.</p>

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<p>Some AK-47 assault rifles and other weapons were also recovered from the terrorists neutralised by the security forces.</p>

<p>The terrorists, who attacked the Army camp in Sunjwan, located on the outskirts of Jammu city, were believed to be from the &#39;Afzal Guru squad&#39; of JeM.&nbsp;</p>


The woman had been shot in the lower back by the four terrorists who entered the family quarters of the army camp in the Sunjuwan area of Jammu

A 35-week pregnant woman who was severely injured in the Sunjuwan attack gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday night. The woman was shot in her lower back by four terrorists who had entered the family quarters of the Brigade Army camp in the Sunjuwan area of Jammu, opened fire at the security forces and civilians. Army doctors saved life of a pregnant lady injured in terror attack on #SunjwanArmyCamp, she delivered a baby girl through c-section last night; lady says, 'I am very thankful to them for saving me and my baby' pic.twitter.com/iOSwLhsnrv — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 × The woman was then immediately evacuated by an Army chopper and rushed to a military hospital where a C-section was performed on her. The mother and the baby were completely healthy, doctors informed. A Twitter user shared a picture of the baby girl on the social networking website, terming the incident as no less than a miracle. A story of a miracle from today's #SunjuwanAttack A 35 week pregnant lady shot in the lower back was evacuated by chopper to the military hospital and immediate C section was performed. Baby girl weighing 2.5 kgs delivered. Mother and child both are safe. pic.twitter.com/Z5LSfAFDWm — kaveri (@ikaveri) February 10, 2018 × A group of heavily armed JeM terrorists struck the camp of the 36 brigade of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry in the early hours on Saturday. Also read: Don't throng encounter site, maintain communal harmony: Jammu Police to public The operation to flush out Jaish-e-Mohmmad (JeM) terrorists who stormed an Army camp entered the second day on Sunday. The death toll in the attack reached nine with the death of five more security personnel and one civilian. It has also left 10 people injured, of which 6 are women and children. This wasn't a routine case. As a gynaecologist, it is always our motto that mother should come alone & go with a healthy baby in her lap. It's a very joyful moment for my hospital & our team. Patient is really happy: Gynecologist #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/fe0zmFTzbI — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 × Some AK-47 assault rifles and other weapons were also recovered from the terrorists neutralised by the security forces. The terrorists, who attacked the Army camp in Sunjwan, located on the outskirts of Jammu city, were believed to be from the 'Afzal Guru squad' of JeM.

Pregnant woman wounded in Jammu army camp attack delivers baby girl

<p>The operation to flush out Jaish-e-Mohmmad (JeM) terrorists who stormed an Army camp entered the second day on Sunday with the Army saying that there was no firing during the night and the focus continued to be the evacuation of people.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the death toll in the attacked reached six with the death of two more security personnel and one civilian.</p>

<p>A group of heavily armed JeM terrorists struck the camp of the 36 brigade of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry in the early hours on Saturday, triggering a gunbattle which left two Army personnel including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) dead.</p>

<p>Two of the attackers in combat gear were also gunned down while nine others - a major, three personnel and five women and children -- were injured in the day-long operation.</p>

<p>The condition of the major and another personnel was stated to be &ldquo;critical.&rdquo;</p>

<p>&ldquo;The operation is on and the evacuation (of people from the family quarters) is in progress,&rdquo; Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand told PTI.</p>

<p>He said a number of families are still there and the Army&rsquo;s aim was to ensure their safety. &ldquo;There was no firing since last night,&rdquo; the officer said, adding that bodies of only two terrorists were recovered from the encounter site.</p>

<p>A high alert has been sounded in Jammu and security beefed up in and around the city.</p>

<p>The operations have been underway for the last 27 hours.</p>

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<p>Four terrorists have been killed in&nbsp;the attack, ANI reported.</p>

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<p>According to Army officials, operations were in progress with &quot;extreme caution and restraint&quot; to safeguard the unarmed soldiers, women and children in the houses.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">3 terrorists have been killed. Army has taken all precautions because every human life is precious and Army does not want a collateral damage. I&#39;m sure we will be able to finish the operation soon: SD Singh Jamwal, IGP Jammu <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunjwanArmyCamp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunjwanArmyCamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/a678yGwq5k">pic.twitter.com/a678yGwq5k</a></p>
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<p>Over 150 houses in the complex have been vacated, the occupants have been safely moved elsewhere.&nbsp;</p>

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In a pre-dawn attack, a group of terrorists killed five Army men while nine others including a Major sustained injuries

The operation to flush out Jaish-e-Mohmmad (JeM) terrorists who stormed an Army camp entered the second day on Sunday with the Army saying that there was no firing during the night and the focus continued to be the evacuation of people. Meanwhile, the death toll in the attacked reached six with the death of two more security personnel and one civilian. A group of heavily armed JeM terrorists struck the camp of the 36 brigade of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry in the early hours on Saturday, triggering a gunbattle which left two Army personnel including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) dead. Two of the attackers in combat gear were also gunned down while nine others - a major, three personnel and five women and children -- were injured in the day-long operation. The condition of the major and another personnel was stated to be “critical.” “The operation is on and the evacuation (of people from the family quarters) is in progress,” Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand told PTI. He said a number of families are still there and the Army’s aim was to ensure their safety. “There was no firing since last night,” the officer said, adding that bodies of only two terrorists were recovered from the encounter site. A high alert has been sounded in Jammu and security beefed up in and around the city. The operations have been underway for the last 27 hours. #SunjwanAttack: Two Junior commissioned officers and one Non-commissioned officer of the Army have lost their lives in the terror attack. 3 terrorists killed in the operation. Operation underway. #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 × Four terrorists have been killed in the attack, ANI reported. #SunjwanArmyCamp terror attack: Operation still underway, 3 terrorists were killed & two security personnel also lost their lives yesterday (visuals deferred by unspecified time) #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/HKsnQiuhF7 — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 × According to Army officials, operations were in progress with "extreme caution and restraint" to safeguard the unarmed soldiers, women and children in the houses. 3 terrorists have been killed. Army has taken all precautions because every human life is precious and Army does not want a collateral damage. I'm sure we will be able to finish the operation soon: SD Singh Jamwal, IGP Jammu #SunjwanArmyCamp pic.twitter.com/a678yGwq5k — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 × Over 150 houses in the complex have been vacated, the occupants have been safely moved elsewhere. (With inputs from agencies)

Jammu Army camp attack: Operation to flush out terrorists enters 2nd day, death toll mounts to 6

<p>Security forces have neutralised three terrorists holed up in the Sunjuwan Army camp in Jammu, while six people, including five Army personnel, have been killed in the attack by suspected JeM terrorists, Army officials said on Sunday.</p>

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<p>Reviewing earlier casualty figures, Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Devendra Anand said three terrorists had been killed in the fighting that broke out before dawn on Saturday at the Sunjuwan Army station in Jammu city.</p>

<p>It was earlier reported that four terrorists were killed in the ensuing military operation in Sunjuwan.</p>

<p>The Defence spokesman, however, said that he could only confirm the killing of only three attackers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some AK-47 assault rifles and other weapons were also recovered from the terrorists killed by the security forces.</p>

<p>National Investigation Agency (NIA) examined the evidence collected by the Army from the site of the gun battle, an official said.</p>

<p>The terrorists, who attacked the Army camp in Sunjuwan, located on the outskirts of Jammu city, were believed to be from the &#39;Afzal Guru squad&#39; of JeM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since this&nbsp;attack was also the handiwork of JeM terrorists, the NIA is looking for its link with previous cases which will help them in building a stronger case against Azhar and India can make a firm case at the United Nations, the official said.</p>


The terrorists, who attacked the Army camp in Sunjuwan, located on the outskirts of Jammu city, were believed to be from the 'Afzal Guru squad' of JeM

Security forces have neutralised three terrorists holed up in the Sunjuwan Army camp in Jammu, while six people, including five Army personnel, have been killed in the attack by suspected JeM terrorists, Army officials said on Sunday. #SunjwanArmyCamp attack: Arms & ammunition among other paraphernalia recovered in today's operation pic.twitter.com/akZkuiKM5I — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 × Reviewing earlier casualty figures, Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Devendra Anand said three terrorists had been killed in the fighting that broke out before dawn on Saturday at the Sunjuwan Army station in Jammu city. It was earlier reported that four terrorists were killed in the ensuing military operation in Sunjuwan. The Defence spokesman, however, said that he could only confirm the killing of only three attackers. Some AK-47 assault rifles and other weapons were also recovered from the terrorists killed by the security forces. National Investigation Agency (NIA) examined the evidence collected by the Army from the site of the gun battle, an official said. The terrorists, who attacked the Army camp in Sunjuwan, located on the outskirts of Jammu city, were believed to be from the 'Afzal Guru squad' of JeM. Since this attack was also the handiwork of JeM terrorists, the NIA is looking for its link with previous cases which will help them in building a stronger case against Azhar and India can make a firm case at the United Nations, the official said.

Jammu Army camp attack over; death toll at 9

<p>Security forces on Monday foiled an infiltration attempt by Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in Dulanja area of J&amp;K&#39;s Uri sector, killing 5 terrorists, an official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A defence spokesman said that 5 militants were killed.</p>

<p>A joint team of Jammu and Kashmir police and Army carried out the operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After firing exchanges, the 5 intruders were killed by the security forces.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Security forces launched the cordon and search operation after receiving information of presence of terrorists in the area.</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid on his twitter handle informed about the operation and death of 5 militants.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The militants were trying to sneak into the Indian side of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.newsnation.in/topic/line-of-control">Line of Control</a>&nbsp;in the wee hours on Monday but the alert security forces foiled their infiltration bid.</p>


Security forces launched the cordon and search operation after receiving information of presence of terrorists in the area

Security forces on Monday foiled an infiltration attempt by Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in Dulanja area of J&K's Uri sector, killing 5 terrorists, an official said. A defence spokesman said that 5 militants were killed. A joint team of Jammu and Kashmir police and Army carried out the operation. After firing exchanges, the 5 intruders were killed by the security forces. I congratulate our security forces: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Uri anti infiltration bid in which 5 terrorists were killed. pic.twitter.com/EII3tkhEyp — ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2018 × Security forces launched the cordon and search operation after receiving information of presence of terrorists in the area. Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid on his twitter handle informed about the operation and death of 5 militants. Correction 5 bodies recovered 6 th being searched . https://t.co/M1dmdEzGlu — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) January 15, 2018 × The militants were trying to sneak into the Indian side of Line of Control in the wee hours on Monday but the alert security forces foiled their infiltration bid.

Army foils infiltration bid in J&K's Uri, 5 terrorists killed 

<p>Islamic organisation Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind has issued a legal notice to Shia Central Waqf Board chairman Wasim Rizvi for his <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/some-madrasas-have-produced-terrorists-wasim-rizvi-29035" target="_blank">remarks on madrasas</a>.</p>

<p>Wasim Rizvi on Tuesday said that madrasas should be affiliated to the CBSE and the ICSE citing that the educational institution has produced terrorists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He had also written to Prime Minister Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath suggesting that madrasas should be affiliated to CBSE, ICSE. He also said that religious education should be made optional for non-muslims students.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The notice accuses Rizvi of &quot;insinuating&quot; that madrasa education system has not helped in improving the condition of young Muslims but it has instigated radicalism in them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The notice has asked for a written and unconditional apology form Rizvi with an additional fine of Rs 20 crore towards damage.&nbsp;</p>

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Wasim Rizvi had said on Tuesday that madrasas should be affiliated to the CBSE and the ICSE citing that the educational institution has produced terrorists

Islamic organisation Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind has issued a legal notice to Shia Central Waqf Board chairman Wasim Rizvi for his remarks on madrasas. Wasim Rizvi on Tuesday said that madrasas should be affiliated to the CBSE and the ICSE citing that the educational institution has produced terrorists. He had also written to Prime Minister Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath suggesting that madrasas should be affiliated to CBSE, ICSE. He also said that religious education should be made optional for non-muslims students. The notice accuses Rizvi of "insinuating" that madrasa education system has not helped in improving the condition of young Muslims but it has instigated radicalism in them. The notice has asked for a written and unconditional apology form Rizvi with an additional fine of Rs 20 crore towards damage.

Islamic organisation issues legal notice to Wasim Rizvi for remarks on madrasas

<p>A PDP MLA from Kashmir has sparked controvery after saying militants &quot;are martyrs, they are our brothers&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Militants who are from Kashmir are martyrs, they are our brothers, some of them are minors who don&#39;t even know what they are doing,&quot; PDP MLA Aijaz Ahmed Mir said Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mir, the MLA from Watchi constituency in Kashmir&#39;s Shopian, added that the killing of militants should not be celebrated. And that &quot;we feel sad when our security forces are martyred as well&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We should not celebrate the killings of militants, it is our collective failure, we feel sad when our security forces are martyred as well, we should sympathize with parents of security jawans and with parents of militants as well,&quot; Mir said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>2017 has been a tough year in Kashmir, with the security forces killing close to 200 militants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of them have been students as young as 15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, newspapers reported the killing of 15-year-Old Farhan Wani who had joined the Hizbul Mujahideen last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Farhan was killed in an encounter in Anantnag on Tuesday. The other three militants with him when the security forces caught up with them managed to escape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2017, 77 security forces personnel were killed in counter-insurgency operations Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mir&#39;s statements were condemned by the both the BJP, which shares power with the PDP in Kashmir, and the opposition National Conference, which said the PDP is a party of contradictions. On the one hand, they said, militants are killed under their watch, and on the other, they make statements like Mir&#39;s.&nbsp;</p>


'Militants who are from Kashmir are martyrs, they are our brothers, some of them are minors who don't even know what they are doing,' PDP MLA Aijaz Ahmed Mir said Thursday

A PDP MLA from Kashmir has sparked controvery after saying militants "are martyrs, they are our brothers". "Militants who are from Kashmir are martyrs, they are our brothers, some of them are minors who don't even know what they are doing," PDP MLA Aijaz Ahmed Mir said Thursday. Mir, the MLA from Watchi constituency in Kashmir's Shopian, added that the killing of militants should not be celebrated. And that "we feel sad when our security forces are martyred as well". "We should not celebrate the killings of militants, it is our collective failure, we feel sad when our security forces are martyred as well, we should sympathize with parents of security jawans and with parents of militants as well," Mir said. 2017 has been a tough year in Kashmir, with the security forces killing close to 200 militants. Some of them have been students as young as 15. On Thursday, newspapers reported the killing of 15-year-Old Farhan Wani who had joined the Hizbul Mujahideen last year. Farhan was killed in an encounter in Anantnag on Tuesday. The other three militants with him when the security forces caught up with them managed to escape. In 2017, 77 security forces personnel were killed in counter-insurgency operations Jammu and Kashmir. Mir's statements were condemned by the both the BJP, which shares power with the PDP in Kashmir, and the opposition National Conference, which said the PDP is a party of contradictions. On the one hand, they said, militants are killed under their watch, and on the other, they make statements like Mir's.

Kashmir MLA says 'militants are martyrs, our brothers', controversy follows

<p>The chairman of the Shia Central Waqf Board, Wasim Rizvi, said Tuesday that madrasas should be affiliated to the CBSE and the ICSE.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The basis of his contention was that &quot;madrasas have produced terrorists&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;How many madrasas have produced engineers, doctors, IAS officers?&quot; he asked. &quot;Yes, but some madrasas have produced terrorists,&quot; he answered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/shia-waqf-board-proposes-solution-build-ram-mandir-in-ayodhya-masjid-e-aman-in-lucknow-24679" target="_blank">Build Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Masjid-e-Aman in Lucknow, says Shia Waqf Board</a></p>

<p>Rizvi added that madrasas should admit non-Muslim students and religious education in them should be made optional.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that they should admit non-Muslim students and that religious education in them should be made optional.</p>

<p>Rizvi said his suggestions would make the country stronger.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How many Madrasas have produced engineers, doctors, IAS officers? Yes but some Madrasas have produced terrorists: Wasim Rizvi,Shia Central Waqf Board <a href="https://t.co/DYSBHPE7Ii">pic.twitter.com/DYSBHPE7Ii</a></p>
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<p>Responding to his charges, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi challenged Rizvi to&nbsp;show any Shia or Sunni madrasa where &quot;such teachings&quot;&nbsp;were imparted.</p>

<p>&quot;Wasim Rizvi is the biggest joker, the most opportunistic person,&quot; Owaisi said, adding that if he did have such proof he should &quot;show it to the home minister&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wasim Rizvi is the biggest joker, the most opportunistic person. He has sold his soul to RSS. I challenge this buffoon to show one Shia or Sunni or Madrasa where such teachings are imparted. If he has proof then he should go and show it to the Home Minister: Asaduddin Owaisi <a href="https://t.co/v49XJjViJN">pic.twitter.com/v49XJjViJN</a></p>
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'How many madrasas have produced engineers, doctors, IAS officers?' Wasim Rizvi asked

The chairman of the Shia Central Waqf Board, Wasim Rizvi, said Tuesday that madrasas should be affiliated to the CBSE and the ICSE. The basis of his contention was that "madrasas have produced terrorists". "How many madrasas have produced engineers, doctors, IAS officers?" he asked. "Yes, but some madrasas have produced terrorists," he answered. Also read: Build Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Masjid-e-Aman in Lucknow, says Shia Waqf Board Rizvi added that madrasas should admit non-Muslim students and religious education in them should be made optional. He added that they should admit non-Muslim students and that religious education in them should be made optional. Rizvi said his suggestions would make the country stronger. Madrasas should be affiliated to CBSE,ICSE, and allow non-Muslim students, religious education should be made optional. Have written to PM and UP CM in this regard.It will make our country even stronger: Wasim Rizvi,Shia Central Waqf Board pic.twitter.com/eJUINw7CiK — ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018 × How many Madrasas have produced engineers, doctors, IAS officers? Yes but some Madrasas have produced terrorists: Wasim Rizvi,Shia Central Waqf Board pic.twitter.com/DYSBHPE7Ii — ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018 × Responding to his charges, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi challenged Rizvi to show any Shia or Sunni madrasa where "such teachings" were imparted. "Wasim Rizvi is the biggest joker, the most opportunistic person," Owaisi said, adding that if he did have such proof he should "show it to the home minister". Wasim Rizvi is the biggest joker, the most opportunistic person. He has sold his soul to RSS. I challenge this buffoon to show one Shia or Sunni or Madrasa where such teachings are imparted. If he has proof then he should go and show it to the Home Minister: Asaduddin Owaisi pic.twitter.com/v49XJjViJN — ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018 ×

Madrasas produce terrorists: Shia Wakf Board chairman

<p>Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit today hit out at the government questioning the implications of surgical strikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling it a drama, the Congress leader said that surgical strike had no impact.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;One thing is very clear with this [Pulwama terror attack] that all the drama of surgical strike and their policies on Pakistan are clearly not working. We have to think in a different way and I don&#39;t think this government is able to keep our borders safe. On one hand, you are saying that there is no enemy like Pakistan and on the other hand, you are holding an NSC meeting,&quot; Dikshit told ANI</p>

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<p>The surgical strikes were conducted by the Indian army on September 29, 2016, across the Line of Control (LOC). The Indian army led by the PM Modi destroyed terrorist launch pads and killed many terrorists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Congress leader&#39;s remarks came after five soldiers were killed in the Pulwama attack carried out by&nbsp;Pakistan- based Jaish-e-Mohammed.</p>


Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit today hit out at the government questioning the implications of surgical strikes

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit today hit out at the government questioning the implications of surgical strikes. Calling it a drama, the Congress leader said that surgical strike had no impact. ''One thing is very clear with this [Pulwama terror attack] that all the drama of surgical strike and their policies on Pakistan are clearly not working. We have to think in a different way and I don't think this government is able to keep our borders safe. On one hand, you are saying that there is no enemy like Pakistan and on the other hand, you are holding an NSC meeting," Dikshit told ANI Ek baat to saabit ho gayi ki sarkaar ki niti, khaaskar surgical strike ke jo natakiya inke pradarshan rahe hain, uska koi asar nahi ho paya. Hume dusre tarike se sochna padega aur mujhe nahi lagta ki sarkaar ke bas me hai ki senaon ko surakshit rakh sakein: S Dikshit, Congress pic.twitter.com/jEQqpq0LXI — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2018 × The surgical strikes were conducted by the Indian army on September 29, 2016, across the Line of Control (LOC). The Indian army led by the PM Modi destroyed terrorist launch pads and killed many terrorists. The Congress leader's remarks came after five soldiers were killed in the Pulwama attack carried out by Pakistan- based Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Congress leader hits out at government over surgical strikes, calls it 'drama'

<p>Eight people have been killed and over 30 injured injured in a suicide attack on a Catholic church in Quetta, Pakistan.</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> 4 killed, 25 injured as terrorists storm Church in Balochistan&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Quetta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Quetta</a> : Pakistan media <a href="https://t.co/doqnogRnpj">pic.twitter.com/doqnogRnpj</a></p>
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<p>Pakistan&#39;s Dawn News confirmed the attack on the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church on Zarghoon Road, Quetta this afternoon.</p>

<p>There were two suicide attackers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News reports said security forces were able to shoot down the first.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the second attacker got to the door where he blew himself up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were close to 400 people praying inside, Dawn News reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The wounded were moved to Quetta&#39;s Civil Hospital.</p>

<p>A number of people were thought to be critically injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack, saying on Twitter that a massive tragedy had been successfully averted by police and others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">By the grace of Almighty, 02 Suicide Bombers stopped on entrance of Church in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Quetta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Quetta</a>. LEAs took 16 mins to complete the op. CCPO &amp; DC <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Quetta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Quetta</a> along with IG Police <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Balochistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Balochistan</a> lead the operation from forefront.</p>
&mdash; Sarfraz Bugti (@PakSarfrazbugti) <a href="https://twitter.com/PakSarfrazbugti/status/942311606310113280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Quetta is the provincial capital and the largest city of Balochistan, Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>


The attack took place on the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church

Eight people have been killed and over 30 injured injured in a suicide attack on a Catholic church in Quetta, Pakistan. #UPDATE 4 killed, 25 injured as terrorists storm Church in Balochistan's #Quetta : Pakistan media pic.twitter.com/doqnogRnpj — ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2017 × Pakistan's Dawn News confirmed the attack on the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church on Zarghoon Road, Quetta this afternoon. There were two suicide attackers. News reports said security forces were able to shoot down the first. But the second attacker got to the door where he blew himself up. There were close to 400 people praying inside, Dawn News reported. The wounded were moved to Quetta's Civil Hospital. A number of people were thought to be critically injured. Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack, saying on Twitter that a massive tragedy had been successfully averted by police and others. By the grace of Almighty, 02 Suicide Bombers stopped on entrance of Church in #Quetta. LEAs took 16 mins to complete the op. CCPO & DC #Quetta along with IG Police #Balochistan lead the operation from forefront. — Sarfraz Bugti (@PakSarfrazbugti) December 17, 2017 × Quetta is the provincial capital and the largest city of Balochistan, Pakistan.

Pakistan: 8 killed in suicide attack on Quetta church

<p>An alert bank employees and guards foiled a loot attempt by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Noorpura in Tral on Monday.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> Terrorists looted J&amp;K Bank branch in Tral&#39;s Noorpora, in Jammu and Kashmir (CCTV footage) <a href="https://t.co/dbRefYdcqh">pic.twitter.com/dbRefYdcqh</a></p>
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<p>Terrorists fled the spot with Rs 1 lakh in cash. There is no report of casualties so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier two terrorists barged into Ellaquai Dehati Bank in Kader Yaripora area in the same Kulgam district in May 2017 and looted Rs 65,000 from the bank.</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>: Bank employees &amp; guards foiled loot attempt of terrorists in Jammu &amp; Kashmir&#39;s Noorpura in Tral. Terrorists fled with Rs 1 lakh.</p>
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<p>Prior to that, five policemen and two guards were killed during when terrorists attacked a bank vehicle in Kashmir&#39;s Kulgam.</p>

<p>In October 2017, masked gunmen had robbed a bank in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir and decamped with several lakh rupees.&nbsp;</p>


Terrorists fled the spot with Rs 1 lakh in cash

An alert bank employees and guards foiled a loot attempt by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Noorpura in Tral on Monday. #WATCH Terrorists looted J&K Bank branch in Tral's Noorpora, in Jammu and Kashmir (CCTV footage) pic.twitter.com/dbRefYdcqh — ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2017 × Terrorists fled the spot with Rs 1 lakh in cash. There is no report of casualties so far. Earlier two terrorists barged into Ellaquai Dehati Bank in Kader Yaripora area in the same Kulgam district in May 2017 and looted Rs 65,000 from the bank. #UPDATE: Bank employees & guards foiled loot attempt of terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir's Noorpura in Tral. Terrorists fled with Rs 1 lakh. — ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2017 × Prior to that, five policemen and two guards were killed during when terrorists attacked a bank vehicle in Kashmir's Kulgam. In October 2017, masked gunmen had robbed a bank in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir and decamped with several lakh rupees.

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