FBI to Visit India on the Cases of Militants

NEW DELHI news update: US FBI officials will visit India to share information on two men being held in Chicago for alleged links to last year’s Mumbai attacks, reports said Monday.

India claims David Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana, both in US custody, were associated with the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba militant outfit, blamed for the deadly attacks in India’s financial capital, which left 166 people dead.

The Indian Express newspaper quoted Indian National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan as saying US President Barack Obama had taken an interest in the case and “a high-level team will be in Delhi soon with all the data collected and share it with us.” Narayanan said the Federal Bureau of Investigation team could arrive in India within a week.

Headley, a Pakistani-born American, and Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, were arrested in October, accused of plotting attacks in India and Denmark. Indian media, citing officials, recently said Headley intended to strike two elite boarding schools and a military academy in India and that he had befriended prominent people from Bollywood.

The Times of India quoted Indian Home Secretary G.K. Pillai as saying: “We hope to have access once both (Headley and Rana) are indicted,” after investigations into their activities are completed within a month. Indian investigators have already visited the US but were not allowed to interview the suspects.

3 Militants Killed In Swaziristan Rah-e-Nijat Operation

WANA, News Update: Three militants were killed and eight others injured in ongoing operation Rah –e- Nijat in South Waziristan.

The clashes occurred between militants and security forces in Asman Manza, Makeen and Ladha areas, said sources. Three militants were killed and eight others wounded during these clashes. Security forces took control of more then 100 hideouts of militants whereas huge arms cache and explosives were also recovered and at least 600 militants have been killed so far during operation started on October 17.

10 Killed In Drone Attack in N Waziristan

MIRANSHAH: At least eight militants have been killed in suspect US drone attack in Macchikhel area near Mir Ali.

According to reports, eight militants have been killed in the missile attack. Earlier, four persons were killed in a drone attack near Miranshah two days ago.

Thirteen Trained Militants Arrested in the Indian Consulate

LAHORE,Pakistan: Law Enforcement agencies have arrested thirteen militants including three foreigners trained at Indian consulate in Afghanistan from various cities of Punjab province.

According to the report, three militants Hakim Safeer, Shakirullah and Baqarullah were arrested from Lahore and identified as Afghan nationals, while, Muhammad Hussain, Hafiz Muhammad Anwar, Muhammad Sufyan and Ziaullah were arrested from Sargodha.

During investigation, Muhammad Sufyan told that he used to take youngsters from South Punjab to Afghanistan for training to target Pakistan.

Militants also revealed that that they were trained at Indian consulate in Afghanistan to create insurgency in Pakistan.

Security Forces Kill 11 Militants in S-Waziristan, Swat

SWAT: Security forces continue operation in Swat and Southern Waziristan and at least 11 extremists have collectively been killed in both the areas.

According to sources, security forces carried out action against extremists in Gurrai area of Tehsil Barikot of Swat the previous night killing four extremists.

It may be mentioned that security forces had to face stiff resistance during Operation Rah-e-Rast in Gurrai area, and they succeeded in taking control of Gurrai after 15 days of fierce clashes, sources said.

On the other hand, security forces killed seven extremists and wounded nine others destroying two of their strongholds in Marobi area of Makeen and Ahmed Wam Area of Sararogha in Southern Waziristan.

Meanwhile, three dead bodies of extremists have also been found in Janadhar Latka area.

Nine Militants Killed More Than 7, Shelters Destroyed

WANA: At least eight militants were killed and 13 wounded in the resource of the security forces in South Waziristan areas of Makin, Ladha and Srarogha.

According to sources, security forces operation Rah-e-Nijat is underway in SWA against extremists. Security forces attacked seven militants hideouts with heavy artillery in areas Dosli Agency, Razmak, Shakai.

Moreover, the huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered from the hideouts of the militants during search operation in Shakai, Kanigram and other adjacent areas.

The extremists are constantly running from North Waziristan SWA (NWA), Kurram, Orakzai Agency and Hangu. The curfew is held in Razmak, Dosli Gariyoum and the third day to stem the influx of extremists.

Five Militants Die in SWA: ISPR

WANA: At least five militants were killed during military offensive against Taliban militants in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on Sunday morning, ISPR sources said.

According to sources, security forces pounded several militants’ hideouts in Kani Karam, Toda Cheena and Sararogha areas of SWA during ongoing army operation.

Forces have also cleared many strongholds of Taliban and have taken control many others, sources said.

It may be mentioned here that as many as 260 suspected Taliban have been killed amid operation Rah-e-Nijaat, meanwhile, security forces have captured many key strongholds of Taliban in the agency.

7 Militants Killed in the Operation SWA: ISPR

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN : The security forces claimed Saturday killing as many as seven militants while four sustained injures during clashes with miscreants amid ongoing SWA operation.
According to sources, forces-militants clashes got intensified in many parts of agency on Saturday morning wherein several militants’ strongholds were bombed, resulting in death of seven militants and four militants were injured, meanwhile, some others were arrested.

Forces’ land troops together with PAF jet planes and gunship helicopters partook in military action in many areas of agency including Kanogaram, Sarar Rogha, Todachen and Makeen.

The forces’ operation Rah-e-Nijat, clearing agency of extremists is successfully underway, sources added.

Security forces cleared off many areas and established there checkposts in many key posts of agency including the residential places of mastermind of suicide bombing Qari Hussain and Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsood, sources said.

10 Militants Killed in South Waziristan Fighting

WANA, Pakistan: 10 Militants killed in S Waziristan Fighting, At least 10 militants were killed and seven wounded in the ongoing security operation in the tribal region of South Waziristan.

The troops are advancing Makeena, Ladha, Kanikoram and Kachkai areas such as fighter aircraft targeting militant hideouts in the region.

End Shootout in Kabul, Militants Shot Dead: Official

KABUL : An attack on a guesthouse used by the United Nations in central Kabul has ended with the deaths of three gunmen, who were wearing explosives-packed vests, an Afghan official said.

Six foreigners were killed and five others wounded in the attack which ended at 8:30 am (0400 GMT), said Zemarai Bashary, spokesman for the interior ministry.

“The operation is over now,” he told AFP. “Three suicide attackers were killed.”

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