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Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka forest minister orders probe into 'unnatural death' of tigress, four cubs
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Thursday ordered a probe into the "unnatural death" of a tigress and four cubs in Male Mahadeshwara Hills under the Hugyam forest range. Bengaluru: Mortal remains of a tigress after it died with four cubs at Male Mahadeshwara Hills under the Hugyam forest range, in Bengaluru.(PTI) The tigress and the cubs were found dead during routine morning patrol by vigilant frontline staff, officials said. Expressing sorrow over the incident, Khandre immediately ordered an investigation into the matter, which will be led by a team under the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF). As per preliminary information, the tigers died allegedly due to poisoning. However, a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of death, they said. "The area has been immediately cordoned off and declared a protected zone. Standard Scene of Crime (SoC) protocols have been invoked, with a 500-meter sweep radius activated to preserve and collect all physical evidence. A five-member team expert has undertaken a comprehensive necropsy following NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority) protocols," Khandre said, in a statement. The minister said comprehensive tissue, blood, and stomach samples are being processed for toxicology, histopathology, and DNA profiling. In accordance with the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and NTCA guidelines, a high-level inquiry committee has been initiated following the orders of the Chief Wildlife Warden, Karnataka. The committee shall submit a comprehensive report within 14 days, he said. Following the incident, the forest department has strengthened monitoring and anti-poaching vigilance across the Hugyam range. According to Kandre, real-time drone surveillance, infrared cameras, and GPS-based M-STRIPES patrols have been escalated across the range and all Anti-Poaching Camps (APCs) are on high alert. Intensive sweeps for snares, poison baits and traps are being conducted and a confidential informer network with reward mechanisms is operational for actionable intelligence, he said. The minister has issued instructions to the Additional Chief Secretary and the Chief Wildlife Warden of the forest department, stating that the government is taking the deaths of five tigers very seriously and has directed that action be taken against those found guilty. Referring to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's Project Tiger for the protection of endangered tigers, the minister noted that Karnataka has also taken proactive steps in tiger conservation. With 563 tigers, the state ranks second in the country. He added that it is deeply painful that five tigers died unnaturally in a single day in a state known for its tiger conservation. "If negligence by forest staff is found, or if the deaths were caused by electrocution, poisoning, or any other reason, criminal cases should be filed against those responsible and appropriate action taken," he stated. "The Karnataka Forest Department upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy against wildlife crime. Any evidence of foul play, negligence, or human interference will invite stringent legal action under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972," he added. The Minister appealed to local communities, wildlife enthusiasts, and the general public to stand united in this moment of loss. "Tiger conservation is a collective responsibility. A 24x7 confidential helpline has been activated at the Division Office to receive credible tips on wildlife crimes," he added.
Middle East Eye
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Video: Qassam Brigades releases footage of ambush that killed seven Israeli soldiers
The military wing of Hamas, al-Qassam Brigades, released footage on Wednesday showing how its fighters ambushed two Israeli armoured personnel carriers (APCs) near the Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Khan Younis. The second vehicle contained the rescue team that moved in to try and save the first group that was attacked. Seven Israeli soldiers were killed and more than dozen were wounded, the military confirmed.
Saba Yemen
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Al-Qassam destroys two Israeli APCs, detonates minefield south of Gaza
Gaza – Saba: Al-Qassam Brigades on Saturday announced that they carried out a complex ambush destroying two Israeli APCs and detonating a minefield targeting an Israeli enemy force, resulting in casualties and injuries east of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip. The Brigades said in a statement, "Al-Qassam fighters were able to carry out a complex ambush this afternoon, targeting enemy soldiers and vehicles from point zero on the supply line in al-Zana area east of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip." The statement added: "Our fighters were able to destroy two Zionist personnel carriers with two "Shawaz" explosive devices and a suicide bomb. Then, al-Qassam fighters advanced and killed one of the soldiers at point-blank range. Immediately after the rescue force arrived, it was targeted by detonating a pre-prepared minefield, killing and wounding members of the force. Our fighters monitored the landing of the helicopter for evacuation." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
The Star
01-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Ousted PM Hasina charged with crimes against humanity in Bangladesh tribunal
FILE - Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reviews an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 26, 2024. -- AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit NEW DELH (Bernama): Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been charged with crimes against humanity in a Bangladesh tribunal over the killing of protesters during last year's mass uprising against her rule. Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 after her regime crumbled following weeks of protests, is being tried by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh. The tribunal filed formal charges against Hasina and some of her associates on Sunday. "The probe body has brought five charges against the mastermind of the crimes and superior commander Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun," ICT chief prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam was quoted as saying by state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). About 1,500 people died in the student-led protests that ended the Awami League party's 15-year uninterrupted rule. "The investigation agency seized records of telephonic conversations of Sheikh Hasina, in which she repeatedly confirmed that she ordered all the state agencies to eliminate innocent civilians peacefully protesting for a fair demand, using helicopters, drones and APCs (armoured personnel carriers)," the chief prosecutor said. Armed members of the Awami League and its associate bodies like the Jubo League and student wing Chhatra League are also accused of participating in the brutal crackdown. "They slaughtered the agitating students, injured them and committed crimes against humanity," Tajul Islam said. Bangladesh has asked India to extradite the 77-year-old former leader. The interim government headed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has promised to hold general elections before June 2026. - Bernama
India.com
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Tanks on Dhaka streets, mass arrests of..: Bangladesh Army ramps up security amid ongoing political turmoil due to...; will Muhammad Yunus step down?
(File/Representational) Bangladesh Unrest: The Bangladesh Army has ramped up security arrangements in a bid to maintain law and order in wake of the ongoing political crisis plaguing the country. According to Bangladesh media reports, the army has rolled in tanks and Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) into Dhaka, while more than 10,000 people have been arrested since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime in August last year, including 2,188 arrests in last month. Tanks, APCs roll into Dhaka As per a report by the Dhaka Tribune, soldiers are patrolling the streets in several regions of Bangladesh, including the country's capital Dhaka, in tanks, APCs, and armored jeeps, to maintain order amid a deepening political crisis across the South Asian country. In a statement on April 17, Colonel Shafikul Islam, a staff colonel at the Directorate of Military Operations, Army Headquarters in Bangladesh, stated that 2,457 people had been arrested in the country during the past two months. Colonel Islam said the arrested accused were allegedly involved in various crimes, and were nabbed in a joint operation by the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Police, and other law enforcement agencies. 2000 arrested in last 30 days According to media reports, over 2,000 people were arrested between mid-April to mid-May in Army-Police joint operation. In a statement, Bangladesh Army's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the armed forces have arrested 258 people in a week-long operation from May 15-21. Last year, the Sheikh Hasina government deployed the Bangladesh Army on the streets after anti-Hasina protests escalated in late July. However, even after Hasina's ouster, the army has maintained its presence in civilian areas as political unrest brews in the country leading to sporadic clashes and protests. Muhammad Yunus to step down? Meanwhile, several reports claim that Bangladesh's Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus may step down in wake of the political turmoil, However, in a statement on Saturday, the Advisory Council quashed these rumors, asserting that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, will not resign, nor is he leaving the country. 'The interim government will listen to the statements of political parties in this regard and clarify the government's position,' the Council said following an unscheduled meeting where three primary responsibilities–elections, reforms, and justice–assigned to the interim government, were discussed, according to the statement. An Interim Government came to the helm in Dhaka in August last year after deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee the country and seek asylum in India following mass protests against her Awami League regime. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the Chief Adviser of the interim regime, which would oversee the country's affairs until a democratically-elected government was formed.
