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Use of M4 carbine assault rifles in terror attacks in J-K alarming: Experts
The use of American-made M4 carbine assault rifles by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir has raised concerns among experts. These rifles, left behind by the US Army after its Afghanistan pullout in 2021, have reportedly been obtained by terrorists through Pakistani handlers. The M4 carbine, known for its maneuverability and lethal steel bullets, poses a significant threat due to its advanced capabilities. Despite efforts to secure these weapons, their presence has intensified attacks in the region, prompting security forces to adapt strategies to counter this evolving threat.
5 years of Pulwama attack: Key conspirators based in Pakistan still at large
Five years after the 2019 Pulwama attack, key conspirators, including Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar, remain at large while Pakistan has not responded to India's letter rogatory. The attack, orchestrated by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, resulted in the deaths of 40 CRPF personnel.
Hrithik and Deepika's Fighter releases today. All about Balakot airstrikes in Pakistan that inspired the movie
Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor star in 'Fighter', a high-voltage action adventure film inspired by the real-life Balakot airstrike. The movie pays tribute to the Indian armed forces and specifically focuses on Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, whose aviator call sign is 'Patty'. The Balakot airstrike, carried out by the Indian Air Force in 2019, targeted a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in retaliation to a terror attack in J&K. The film is set to release in theaters nationwide on Thursday.
Masood Azhar, Kandhahar hijacker, killed! 'Unknown Man' trending again in India
Unverified tweets on X that Masood Azhar, the Kandahar hijacker, was allegedly killed in a bomb blast at 5 AM near a mosque in Bhawalpur, Pakistan. Social media is flooded with unverified posts and a viral video of the incident. This follows a series of attacks on wanted terrorists in Pakistan, including Dawood Ibrahim.
NIA chargesheets Masood Azhar's right-hand man, another persons in terror conspiracy case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against two individuals, including a close aide of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Chief Masood Azhar, for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to disrupt peace and communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir by targeting security forces.
Another high-profile Indian enemy killed in Pakistan, third in a month; Karachi police call it 'targeted killing'
Unidentified gunmen have killed Maulana Raheem Ullah Tariq, a close aide of Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, in Karachi, Pakistan. This marks the third high-profile assassination of terrorists focused on India this month. The recent killings include commanders of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and JeM, as well as other significant individuals.
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NIA attaches Srinagar house of terrorist released in Kandahar plane hijack
The house located on 540 square feet land in Nowhatta area here was attached under UAPA on the orders of the Union Home Ministry. Latram shot to limelight in 1989 for his role in the kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of then Union Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
About 150 terrorist entities, individuals based or linked with Pak blacklisted by UN
The UN Security Council's 1267 ISIL (Da'esh) and Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee added 68-year-old Makki to its list of designated terrorists on Monday, subjecting him to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. As per the Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee list, nearly 150 terror entities and individuals blacklisted by the UN are either based in Pakistan, have links in the country or operate from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas.
JeM chief among 12 chargesheeted in terror attack case ahead of PM's Jammu visit
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed the charge sheet against JeM chief Masood Azhar Alvi alias Maulana, a resident of Bahawalpur (Pakistan), his four Pakistan-based associates, two slain terrorists and five Kashmir residents in a special court here, a federal agency spokesperson said.
Pakistan FIA chief silent on whereabouts of Dawood, Masood Azhar
Butt, who is in the national capital to attend the 90th General Assembly of Interpol, apparently avoided, till the last minute, entering the plenary hall at the Pragati Maidan, the event venue that was swarming with reporters looking for a statement from him on the whereabouts of the most-wanted terrorists.
Taiban govt says JeM chief Masood Azhar not in Afghanistan; asserts such terrorist outfits can operate on Pakistan's soil
The Taliban's interim Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid made the strongly-worded remarks after a section of Pakistani media reported about Azhar's alleged presence in Afghanistan. They claimed that Pakistan has also sent a letter with demand to hand him over to Islamabad.
Most uncalled for: India on China stalling move to blacklist JeM leader Rauf Azhar
Abdul Rauf, the younger brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar, has been involved in planning and executing numerous terror strikes in India including the hijacking of Indian Airlines aircraft IC814 in 1999, the attack on Parliament in 2001 and the targeting of the IAF base in Pathankot in 2016.
China says it needs more time to assess US, India proposal to blacklist JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother by UN
Beijing put a hold on the latest proposal a day after India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj told a Security Council meeting chaired by China that the practice of placing holds and blocks on listing requests without giving any justification must end and asserted that the credibility of the sanctions regime was at an all-time low.
China backs Pak terrorists at UNSC Sanctions Committee
In June, China had similarly placed on hold a joint proposal by India and the US to list the deputy chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Abdul Rehman Makki, who has been involved in raising funds, recruiting and radicalising youths to resort to violence and planning attacks in India, including the Mumbai terrorist attacks (2008).
China's blocking of blacklisting of JeM dy chief exposed its double standards: Sources
The sources said such "politically motivated" actions by China, in nearly every listing case of a Pakistan-based terrorist, undermine the entire sanctity of the working methods of the UNSC Sanctions Committee.
India has first-hand experience of crime syndicates venturing into terrorism and getting state hospitality in neighbouring country': Envoy
Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting on 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts' chaired by China, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said links between terrorism and organised crime need to be addressed.
Abdul-Rehman Makki designated under UAPA, part of attacks in India since 2006: MHA
On Thursday, China put a hold on a joint proposal by India and the US to list Makki as a global terrorist under Al Qaida Sanctions Committee of the Security Council. Makki has two different dates of birth listed in official records - December 10, 1954 and December 10, 1948. He is the head of LeT's political affairs wing and earlier served as foreign relations chief, said officials.
China blocks India, US bid to designate Pak-based Abdul Rehman Makki as global terrorist by UN
It is learnt that New Delhi and Washington had put a joint proposal to designate Makki as a global terrorist under the 1267 ISIL and Al Qaida Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council but Beijing placed a hold on this proposal at the last minute here.
26 foreign terrorists killed in J-K since January
14 of the slain foreign terrorists were from Jaish, founded by Masood Azhar, while 12 were affiliated to LeT set up by Hafiz Mohammad Sayeed.
31 of 35 designated as terrorists under amended UAPA in Pakistan
In a joint statement issued this week after the 2+2 India-US ministerial, the two countries asked Pakistan to take "immediate, sustained, and irreversible action" to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks and called for the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attacks and Pathankot attack to be brought to justice.
Terror groups targeting India continue to operate from Pakistan: US report on terrorism
In February and again in November, a Lahore antiterrorism court convicted Lashkar-e-Tayyiba founder Hafiz Saeed on multiple counts of terrorism financing and sentenced him to five years and six months in prison, the report noted. It acknowledged that Pakistan made additional progress in 2020 towards completing its Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Action Plan, but did not complete all Action Plan items, and remained on the FATF “gray list".
Times Now Navbharat exposes Masood Azhar’s den in Pakistan
From this secret location, Masood conspires to wage terror against India. Pakistani soldiers have been stationed outside his house. With a mosque and hospital next to his house, an Osama-like operation becomes very difficult if not impossible. Further, the surroundings give Masood and his aides an opportunity to escape in case of a strike.
US asks Pakistan to keep working with FATF to 'swiftly complete' its 27-point action plan
It asked Pakistan to investigate and prosecute UN-designated terrorists based in the country like Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed.
Resumption of Indo-Pak talks not possible unless Imran Khan govt acts tough on terrorists: Digvijaya Singh
Naming Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, who are among the top 31 terrorists wanted by India, he said the Pakistan government was "fully sheltering" the people who are fanning anti-India terrorism.
3 things nailed Pulwama mastermind: Adidas jacket, Kashmiri lover and a damaged mobile
Intelligence agencies had no clue that the mastermind of the attack, Masood Azhar’s nephew Umar Farooq, had crossed over into Kashmir or that he had been killed in an encounter just a month after Pulwama. So what led the NIA joining the dots? It was Umar Farooq’s love for sportswear and a Kashmiri woman.
Arrested Jaish-e-Mustafa chief recced Doval's office, sent videos to his Pak masters
"He disclosed that he had carried out the video recce on the instructions of his handler in Pakistan who had directed him to do so because the terrorists were planning to target some of the highest value Indian targets," top source said.
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