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NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
ISI-Linked Weapons Consignment Recovered in Punjab, 5 Arrested
In a significant breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police, in collaboration with central agencies, recovered a large consignment of weapons from five people allegedly involved in a trans-border smuggling network. Speaking to ANI, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amritsar Rural, Maninder Singh, said that five people have been arrested in the case, and the consignment was sent by an individual named Rana, linked to an ISI-sponsored terrorist element. "Amritsar Rural Police, in collaboration with central agencies, conducted an operation and arrested five individuals. From them, one AK series assault rifle, 90 live rounds, two magazines, two Glock pistols, four Glock magazines, and Rs 7.5 lakh in drug money were recovered... The five arrested, Joban, Gora, Jaspreet, Sunny, and Shenshan, were stopped in a car in Kaler village, and arms were recovered from them. They revealed in a preliminary investigation that Nav Pandori, a close associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, had ordered this consignment," SSP Singh told ANI. "This consignment was sent by an individual named Rana, linked to ISI-sponsored terrorist elements. We suspect that Rana has connections with the BKI (Babbar Khalsa International) terrorist elements. Rana sent the consignment to them via drone," he added. Earlier on Saturday, Amritsar Police arrested four drug smugglers and recovered 6 kg of heroin. "We have arrested four major smugglers and recovered 6.106 kg of heroin from them. Sarabjeet Joban has emerged as the kingpin. He was dropping consignments on the Indian side by identifying various locations for a long time," said Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar during a press briefing.
News18
17-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Donald Trump's Tantrums & Lies
First big claim that President Trump made was to have successfully mediated between Bharat and Pakistan during the week-long conflict to avert a nuclear war. The two countries fought a limited war following daylight murder of 26 tourists in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir by ISI-sponsored terrorists in April 25, 2025. Yesterday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi categorically debunked President Trump's falsified claims from White House and outside. Neither was there any mediation, dialogue, nor intervention by President Trump to pause the armed conflict. Instead, 'Operation Sindhoor' was paused only at specific and desperate request of Pakistan military establishment through regular channels of communication after Bharat pounded its airbases deep. In fact, Trump had gone ahead and tweeted to claim his leadership role in dissuading the South Asian neighbours from going to a major nuclear war. Yesterday, President Trump went a step further and pointed out that international media did not write about his 'stellar role' as peacenik between the arch-rivals. On the contrary, in his 35-minute telephonic conversation with Trump, Modi unambiguously stated that the latter had no role whatsoever. Indian foreign office 'readout' by Secretary Vikram Misri clearly dismissed in the most certain terms any mediation by President Trump. What's laughable is that Donald Trump repeated his bombastic claim from the Oval Office that he stopped the war even after getting an 'earful' from Modi. Second big claim of President Trump that trade deal between India and US was used as leverage to bring around Prime Minister Modi. Again, this has been outright dismissed by India. President Trump's suggestion that trade deal in the works between India and US leveraged to prevent a larger war was again billed as 'preposterous' and 'untrue'.To drive home India's unambiguous position on war with terror-infested Pakistan, Modi firmly and politely declined Trump's invite to stop over in Washington DC for a chat citing 'prior commitments'. One cannot recall if American President's invite was ever declined by Indian leadership in the past. Few things have been stated crystal clear to President Trump in the telephonic conversation whether he liked it or not. India will not and never accept mediation with Pakistan. This is key articulation of the country's policy as part of its 'strategic autonomy' framework. Yet another point made was that funding, sponsoring and abetting terrorism will now on be considered war against India and not proxy war. And hence, Bharat reserves the right to hit back in a manner it deems fit. Thirdly, Jammu & Kashmir is non-negotiable, integral to India, and only discussion could be on areas under illegal occupation of Pakistan. In last few weeks, India exercised maximum restraint in not taking on President Trump's claim either directly or indirectly. Yesterday's phone call between the two leaders reflected clarity in articulation of India's position. In parallel, General Asim Munir of Pakistan getting close to White House, having a closed-door lunch with President Trump is something that clearly indicates complete disruption in US foreign policy under Republican Presidency. Reports that President Trump promised hitherto denied defence technologies to Pakistan for using its territory to strike against Iran have their own implications. Old foreign policy hands have an independent analysis on the chain of events including President Trump's claims that have been eventually denied by Indian Foreign Secretary Misri. Entire rule book in diplomatic niceties has been consigned to dustbin by President Trump and his bunch of policy advisors from corporate world while dealing with presidents and prime ministers. Hosting General Asim Munir has its own nuances and messaging for sure. President Trump seems to have realized that General Munir could be deployed to push the American agenda in Asia. Using Pakistani airbases and army entry – exit points across 1000-kilometre-long border with Iran will only expand the war theatre between Israel and Iran. Courting Pakistan at most critical junctures has happened even in the past. Hence, Trump – Munir lunch may not have come as a big surprise for some Indian security hawks. Also, Donald Trump may be looking at a defunct and rudderless Pakistan as 'potential market' for clinching transactional business deals as well as go down in human history with a 'Nobel Peace Prize' courtesy Islamabad's leadership. One big suspicion is that American deep state may be playing dirty against Prime Minister Modi's decisive leadership as it had attempted to deny his re-election for a third consecutive term. Cosying up of Pakistan military establishment with Republican White House may have come after a successful trade deal hammered out by Trump and Chinese Communist Party's iron-fisted President Xi Jinping. In ultimate analysis, President Trump comes out as an 'undependable ally' for anyone including Bharat. Disruptions in equations with friends and foes may be treated with equanimity by the slippery Trump administration. Rising American societal unrest that has begun to show up in demonstrations and protests may only deepen threatening the very idea of 'United States of America'. American deep state and Left aligned lobbies entrenched over decades are bound to exploit the churn to their advantage. In the process, there's huge possibility of President Trump getting cornered. In the process, Trump may lose out on India.
India.com
01-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Secret RAW, Indian Army Documents On Action Against Pakistan Leaked? ISI, ISPR Backed Handles Say India Plans....Fact Is....
Pahalgam Terror Attack: The tensions are high along the Line of Control. Both India and Pakistan have mobilised their armies towards the border following the Pahalgam Terror attack in Kashmir where 26 people lost their lives. Following the heightened tension, Pakistani ministers have claimed that an Indian attack is imminent and it could happen anytime. While Pakistan is urging the global community to help de-escalate tension with India, its notorious spy agency ISI and Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) are spreading fake propaganda to malign India's image. ISI-sponsored handles are carrying out cyber war against India and all Pakistani leaders are sharing those content online. Notably, the Pakistan-sponsored handles are sharing a fabricated document claiming it to be leaked from India's intel agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). To hide Pakistan's failure and save its terror face from getting exposed, they are claiming that India itself planned the Pahalgam attack and now the Indian Army is planning an incursion along the LoC. However, Pakistan's propaganda was soon exposed by netizens with many handles sharing evidence of the deep-state collusion between the social media handles and the ISI/ISPR. "These fictional screenshots were first planted on Telegram by 'The Resistance Front' (TRF), which carried out the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam," said an X handle. And it was for the PSF and other ISPR handles to take over, which they seemed wouldn't be caught in plain sight. If a lame propaganda had a face, this joint terror-ISPR joint psy-ops disinformation collaboration would be the one! Thinking they wouldn't get caught red-handed.… — OSINT (@OSINTWa_com) May 1, 2025 The TRF is a terror organisation backed by ISI and Al-Qaeda and is responsible for carrying out terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. " If a lame propaganda had a face, this joint terror-ISPR joint psy-ops disinformation collaboration would be the one! Thinking they wouldn't get caught red-handed," the handle exposing them said.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Blast at Kalia's house: NIA takes over probe, gets custody of two
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally taken over the investigation into a hand grenade attack at the residence of Punjab BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia. The federal agency has taken main accused Saidul Ameen, who lobbed the grenade at Kalia's residence, into its custody from the Ropar jail along with his accomplice Abhijot, who provided financial logistics to him and other accused. Jalandhar police commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur Randhawa confirmed that the case has been formally transferred to the NIA as the related crime files and investigation track record have been handed over to them. 'We were coordinating with the NIA ever since the attacked happened. The federal agency will look after the upcoming investigation in the case,' Randhawa said. She added that the NIA had taken custody of Saidul and Abhijit while other two will be taken into remand accordingly by the central agency. Kalia's residence was attacked on April 7, shattering glass panes and damaging vehicles. No one was injured in the blast. The sleuths of federal agencies were already camping in Jalandhar city after the role of terror outfits and gangster nexus came to the fore during the course of the investigation. Main accused Saidul Ameen was arrested by Punjab Police in a joint operation with Delhi Police and central agencies on April 12. He is in Jalandhar police custody for seven days. His remand will end on April 19. Two others — Ravinder, alias Harry, and his cousin Satish, owner of the e-rickshaw used in the crime — are also in police custody. Probe so far points to ISI role A preliminary police probe has revealed a larger conspiracy orchestrated by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to disrupt communal harmony in Punjab. The police have claimed that the plot was masterminded by Zeeshan Akhtar, a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Pakistan-based ISI-sponsored gangster Shahzad Bhatti. The role of Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) is also being probed. The ongoing probe has also revealed the financial link to the executors of the attack. The role of the Haryana-based accused identified as Abhijot, who was arrested by the Haryana Police after an exchange of fire in Kurukshetra on April 11, is also being probed. 'During the investigation, it came to fore that Abhijot provided financial logistics to Ameen, who paid ₹3,500 to Satish and Harry before hurling a grenade at Kalia's residence,' the police have claimed. The Jalandhar police have already added Section 113 (terrorist act) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the already registered FIR. The initial FIR was registered under Sections 109 (attempt to murder), 324(3) (mischief causing damage to the property) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the BNS and Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act. Punjab has witnessed multiple grenade attacks in the past seven months. In most cases, police installations have been targeted.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NIA takes over probe, accused from UP produced in court
Jalandhar: With NIA taking over the probe into the April 7 grenade blast at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's house here, prime accused Saidul Ameen, a resident of Amroha in Uttar Pradesh, was produced in the NIA court in Mohali on Tuesday and sent to Ropar jail. Ameen threw the grenade at Kalia's residence. Punjab Police claimed a larger conspiracy orchestrated by Pakistan's ISI to disrupt communal harmony in Punjab. DGP Gaurav Yadav claimed that the plot was masterminded by Zeeshan Akhtar, an associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Pakistan-based ISI-sponsored gangster Shahzad Bhatti. The role of Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) was also being probed. Police also arrested e-rickshaw driver Satish and his cousin Harry for logistical support to Ameen. He said Ameen was apprehended from Delhi after an intensive multi-state manhunt.
