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Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Brother of Scots race hate murderer Imran ‘Baldy' Shahid jailed for funeral attack after man called wife ‘yummy mummy'
The court was told the two men had history with each other MOSQUE PUNCH-UP Brother of Scots race hate murderer Imran 'Baldy' Shahid jailed for funeral attack after man called wife 'yummy mummy' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A THUG brother of two of Kriss Donald's racist killers was jailed yesterday for 27 months after a brutal assault at a funeral. Ahsan Shahid, 40, punched Usman Munir, 36, outside Glasgow's Masjid-E-Khazra Mosque on October 4 2023 - less than a mile away where the tragic schoolboy was abducted. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Racist murderer Imran Shahid Credit: Unknown 4 Glasgow's Masjid-E-Khazra Mosque 4 Murdered schoolboy Kriss Donald Credit: PA:Press Association Shahid was enraged after Mr Munir had previously referred to his wife as a 'yummy mummy' in a message. Shahid's oldest sibling Imran 'Baldy' Shahid is serving a minimum of 25 years for the brutal slaying of 15-year-old Kriss in Glasgow in 2004. His other brother Zeeshan 'Crazy' Shahid is serving 23 years for the barbaric murder which shocked the country. Dad-of-five Ahsan previously offended with wife Nafeesa in 2018 when they conned victims out of £250,000 by tricking them into revealing their account details. The pair used the money to buy numerous designer watches, handbags and other luxury goods. But after their scam was smashed, the items were confiscated by officials using proceeds of crime laws. Shahid, of Thornliebank, near Glasgow, was sentenced to five years for the scam while Nafeesa received 22 months for her part. He was also jailed for three-and-a-half years in 2009 for his part in a violent gang feud in which Shahid attacked two men. Shahid pleaded guilty yesterday to his latest offence of assaulting Mr Munir to his severe injury and permanent impairment at the service in Butterbiggins Road, Glasgow - near where tragic Kris was abducted in Kenmure Street. The court was told the two men had history with each other which involved messages. Shocking moment petrol bomb thrown at Co Down mosque After Mr Shahid's aunt's funeral at the mosque, Mr Munir put his hand out towards him in an attempt to shake it. Prosecutor Danielle McGuinness said: 'Shahid immediately punched Mr Munir to the face, causing him to fall on the road.' Shahid fled the scene, leaving Mr Munir to be helped by members of the pubic before he later attended hospital. He was found to have suffered multiple jaw fractures which required surgery. 4 Ahsan Shahid was caged for a brutal assault Credit: Nersou Three plates and screws were inserted which were later discovered to have become infected which required a further procedure. Mr Munir continued to suffer from swelling until July 2024 when he was given the all clear. However, a doctor stated that Mr Munir's dental bite would change and he would feel a sensation to his lower lip, chin and tongue. Pat Campbell, defending, said: 'Weeks before the meeting, Mr Munir sent pictures of Mr Shahid's wife and children which referred to her as a yummy mummy. 'This caused his wife some upset and she expressed that to Mr Shahid. 'When Mr Munir made the gesture described to Mr Shahid, he misinterpreted the handshake as an attempt to strike him.' Sheriff Paul Reid told Shahid when jailing him that he 'can't ignore' his criminal record. The evil mob who kidnapped and killed Kriss were the first ever in Scotland to be convicted of racially-motivated murder. The terrified schoolboy was targeted in revenge for an attack on Baldy by a group of white men. He was taken on a 200-mile terror drive to Dundee before being returned to Glasgow, where he was butchered and torched while still alive. A passerby found his body. Baldy, Zeeshan and an accomplice fled to Pakistan but were extradited to Scotland to face justice. After a jury found them guilty of the slaughter, Judge Lord Uist called their 'cold-blooded execution' of Kriss an 'abomination'
India Today
8 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
India has intensified proxy-war, says Munir as Baloch rebels hit Pak forces hard
As the heat rises in Balochistan, so does the finger-pointing at India. Days after the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for killing three members of Pakistan's military-intelligence establishment's "death squad", Army Chief Asim Munir accused India of intensifying its proxy war against Pakistan. He said India's intensifying the "proxy war" was a result of its "defeat" in the May blaming India for its internal strife is an old tactic of Pakistan's military establishment, this has become recurrent since the rebellion in Balochistan gained momentum in the last few months, and attacks on Pakistani forces at an army workshop in Balochistan, General Munir referred to India, accusing New Delhi of backing "terror proxies" in what he called a failed "bid to undermine Balochistan's patriotism", the ISPR said on Wednesday. Munir claimed that "India's actions" were a response to its "defeat in the Marka-e-Haq", framing age-old unrest in the restive province as an orchestrated rhetoric echoes a statement by the Director General of ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, who headed Pakistan's disinformation campaign against India's Operation Sindoor and is the son of a nuclear scientist who tried to hand over nuclear weapons technology to al-Qaida chief Osama bin a recent interview with Al Jazeera, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) was "the chief financier behind attacks like the Jaffar Express bombing in March 2025".The Pakistan Army and its chief Asim Munir's familiar tune of branding terrorists as "Indian proxies" is part of the well-worn playbook the establishment uses to deflect blame on India. Earlier this week, the Pakistani Army, led by Munir, blamed India for a "terrorist attack" in Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that killed 16 soldiers. India has swiftly hit back, firmly "rejecting the allegation with the contempt it deserves".BALOCH INSURGENTS RAMP UP ATTACKS ON PAK FORCESThe Baloch Liberation Army and other armed insurgent groups, fighting for an independent Balochistan, have intensified their campaign against Pakistani forces, with Balochis even raising the flag of freedom in week, days before the BLA killed three "death squad" members, it said its fighters killed another operative linked to Pakistan's military-intelligence July 23, BLA insurgents stopped and set fire to a vehicle transporting supplies to a military camp in the same time, a powerful blast targeted a railway track in Sibi district, causing damage to the rails and disrupting the Bolan Mail train service, reported The Balochistan Post. Rail operations have since been suspended. Earlier this year, the Bolan Mail was hijacked, with several Pakistan Army and Rangers personnel reportedly on board at the May 8, the BLA claimed responsibility for two attacks in Balochistan, killing 14 Pakistani soldiers, including two special operations commanders, using a remote-controlled with the surge in attacks on Pakistani forces and infrastructure, there has been a disturbing spike in the forced disappearances of Baloch activists, including elderly people and women, at the hands of state-backed operatives. In one chilling incident, three Baloch men abducted by the death squads were found dead, their faces mutilated with acid beyond underscores the growing desperation and brutality of the Pakistani military under Asim Munir in the face of mounting INDIA FOR TERRORISM IS PAK'S OLD TACTICPakistan's accusations against India appear to be a strategic move to externalise its internal security challenges."...In order to divert attention from its reputation as the global epicentre of terrorism and to hide its own gross failings, it has become second nature to Pakistan to blame India for all its internal issues. This attempt to hoodwink the world is doomed to fail," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on May BLA's increasingly sophisticated attacks, including the 71 coordinated strikes across 51 locations in May, have exposed vulnerabilities in Pakistan's military control over Balochistan. By blaming India, Munir and the establishment aim to rally domestic support and deflect criticism of their failure to address Baloch's grievances over resource exploitation and political BLA, however, has rejected claims of being an Indian proxy, has asserted its autonomy and accused Pakistan's ISI of fostering terrorism.- EndsMust Watch
Express Tribune
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
COAS reaffirms commitment to eliminating terrorism, uplifting Balochistan
Listen to article Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan Army's unwavering commitment to uprooting the menace of terrorism and the inevitability of socio-economic uplift of Balochistan for national cohesion and integration. The COAS vehemently condemned India's blatant sponsorship of terror proxies, characterizing them as a failed attempt to target the deep-rooted patriotism of the people of Balochistan. He stated that India, having suffered defeat in Ma'arka e Haq, had now escalated its proxy war to advance her nefarious designs. He specifically referenced Fitna-al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan as pawns of Indian hybrid warfare against Pakistan, adding that these proxies would face a similar fate and humiliation as in Ma'arka e Haq, Insha Allah. 'India having suffered defeat in Ma'arka e Haq has now escalated its proxy war to advance her nefarious designs, specifically referencing to Fitna-al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan as pawns of Indian hybrid war against Pakistan,' the statement said. Field Marshal Munir made the remarks while interacting with participants of the 16th National Workshop Balochistan. Addressing a diverse group of stakeholders, including parliamentarians, representatives of civil society, civil servants, academicians, media personnel and youth, the COAS resolutely reaffirmed the Army's stance. He emphasised that terrorists knew no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity, necessitating a unified national response and stressing the imperative of collective resolve in confronting this menace. The COAS highlighted the pivotal role of development initiatives in Balochistan, advocating for enhanced inter-agency cooperation and a cohesive national approach to propel provincial progress and national advancement. 'COAS underscored the nation's preparedness to respond decisively to any external or internal threats, protecting national prestige and ensuring the wellbeing of its citizens;' the statement added. While reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to regional peace, the COAS underscored the nation's preparedness to respond decisively to any external or internal threats, protecting national prestige and ensuring the wellbeing of its citizens. The session concluded after a candid interactive discourse between the participants and the Chief of Army Staff. Photo: ISPR
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Imran Khan Slams Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir: 'Sacrificing National Interest For...'
Last Updated: Imran Khan has lashed out at Army chief Asim Munir, saying the general was disgracing the military and sacrificing national interest to maintain his hold on power. Imran Khan, Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister, lashed out at Army chief Asim Munir, saying that the general was disgracing the military and sacrificing national interest to maintain his hold on power. In a recent post on social media, Khan said, 'The country is being run under Munir's law, and the ISI is giving it protection… He is prepared to sacrifice every national interest to maintain his hold on power. This army chief is disgracing the military just as Yahya Khan once did." Khan invoked the legacy of former army chief General Yahya Khan, whose regime led to the Bangladesh Liberation War and the birth of Bangladesh, as he ramps up criticism against the current government. His comments come ahead of his party's campaign against the 'puppet government", starting next month. 'At this time, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Prime Minister, and the President are all unconstitutional. A sham constitutional court was created, which reduced our seats in parliament," Khan, who has been in jail for two years in multiple cases, added. In an unprecedented move, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's seats were simply handed over to others. The constitutional courts, which are meant to deliver justice, are now filled with Munir's minions, Khan alleged. The former PM also accused Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja of perpetrating a historic electoral fraud. 'A judge of the Islamabad High Court is not hearing my appeals for seven months because he, too, receives instructions from Munir. At this time, Munir's law prevails in our country, as if he owns Pakistan," he said. Khan stated that the judiciary, state institutions, and democracy are being eroded. 'Military courts have been declared legal, an act that is essentially a vote of no confidence by the judiciary against itself. My wife, Bushra Bibi, is being used as a weapon to break me, but let me make this clear: I would rather die than accept Munir's monarchy," he added. He said that a nation is doomed when incompetent individuals are 'forcibly imposed upon institutions". Talking about the torture inflicted on him, Khan said he was kept in solitary confinement for 22 hours a day and denied books, newspapers, and television. Khan said he has told his sons to take the matter to international courts based on fundamental human rights. 'They are not asking anyone in the United States for help; they are only raising their voices for their rights. Even when President Trump first came into office, I said that decisions about Pakistan must be made in Pakistan. We have knocked on every door, but no one has listened," he added. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 19:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
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From Kargil War To Op Sindoor: How India's Military Doctrine Has Transformed Over 26 Years
Last Updated: Operation Sindoor represents not just tactical success but the strategic coming of age of Indian statecraft and military science—an evolution born out of lessons learnt at Kargil Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, marks a watershed in India's military doctrine—setting a bold contrast against the Kargil War of 1999, even as it highlights the stark consistency in Pakistan's proxy warfare tactics over the last 26 years. During the Kargil War, Pakistani military units, masquerading as 'Mujahideen', infiltrated Indian territory in the harsh Himalayan heights. The incursion was initially denied by Pakistan, which falsely presented the conflict as an indigenous uprising. Only after significant losses and mounting international pressure did Pakistan reluctantly acknowledge its soldiers' presence, even refusing initially to repatriate its dead—acts that laid bare its strategy of denial and duplicity. The war itself saw fierce, protracted battles to reclaim lost ground, with India heavily reliant on foreign-supplied weapons such as Bofors artillery and MiG fighters. It took nearly three months of attrition, tremendous sacrifice, and international intervention to bring that chapter to a close. Fast forward to 2025, and the hallmarks of Pakistan's belligerence remain: use of 'non-state" actors as a smokescreen for state-backed attacks, prompt denial of direct involvement, and the deliberate muddying of fact in the aftermath of cross-border operations. The attack in Pahalgam, attributed initially to the Terrorist Resistance Front—a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy—was only the latest instance of this old playbook being put into action. Pakistan's political-military establishment, with General Munir at the helm now as Musharraf was then, allowed or directed these manoeuvres, often keeping civilian leadership in the dark or at best at arm's length. Yet, what has transformed dramatically since Kargil is India's approach—rooted in indigenous strength and technological sophistication. Operation Sindoor was conceived and executed as a limited but decisive offensive, emphasising rapid, high-precision strikes deep into enemy territory. Within 23 minutes, India's armed forces struck nine terror hubs—four deep in Pakistan's Punjab, an assault reach not witnessed since 1971—with loitering munitions, BrahMos missiles, and electronic warfare assets rendering Pakistan's air defences impotent. The integration of real-time surveillance, domestically-developed guided munitions, and instant post-strike damage assessments showcased an Indian military that is no longer dependent on imported tools. The symbolism of this shift cannot be overstated. India's ability to penetrate deep, calibrated by political restraint but technological confidence, signals a new era where the fog of proxy war is lifted and accountability is enforced with precision. The response now is not limited to recapturing peaks but extends to redefining the deterrence paradigm—targeting not just the proxy but its patron, on their soil, using indigenous weaponry and homegrown innovation. Through two-and-a-half decades, Pakistan's policy—fomenting terror under the guise of plausible deniability—remains frozen in time. What has changed utterly is India's readiness and capability to respond: more agile, far less constrained by diplomatic calculus, and fuelled not by foreign dependence but proud self-reliance. Operation Sindoor thus represents not just tactical success but the strategic coming of age of Indian statecraft and military science—an evolution born out of lessons learnt at Kargil, now brought to fruition on its own terms. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
