Niger terror attack: Two Indians killed, one abducted; Omar Abdullah seeks MEA intervention
NEW DELHI: Two Indian nationals were killed and another, Ranjeet Singh from Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, was abducted in a terror attack in Niger's Dosso region on Tuesday.
The attack took place when unidentified armed assailants ambushed a Nigerien army unit guarding an electrical line construction project, according to ANI, citing a report by Arab News.
Reacting to the incident, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday urged external affairs minister S Jaishankar to take urgent action to ensure Ranjeet Singh's safe return.
The chief minister's office in a post on X said, 'The Chief Minister has expressed concern over the abduction of Ranjeet Singh, a resident of Ramban, in Niger.
He urges the Hon'ble EAM @DrSJaishankar and @MEAIndia to urgently intervene to secure Ranjeet's safe and swift return.'
The Indian Embassy in Niger confirmed the attack and said it is working closely with local authorities. In a statement posted Friday on X, the Embassy wrote, 'In a heinous terror attack on 15 July in Niger's Dosso region, two Indian nationals tragically lost their lives and one was abducted. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
New Launch at Godrej Sector 12 | Luxurious 3 BHK + S & 4 BHK Homes @₹2.90 Cr*
Godrej Majesty
Learn More
Undo
Mission in Niamey is in touch with local authorities to repatriate mortal remains and ensure the safe release of the abducted Indian.
All Indians in Niger are advised to remain vigilant.'
Singh's family, residing in the remote village of Chakka Kundi in Ramban, appealed to the government for help. Mohan Lal Sen in an interview with ANI said, 'We want to tell Modiji to act on it. The Government of India should work to bring him back. We have been suffering for the last 5-6 days. He has little children. We are very worried about him—where is he abducted, has he eaten anything or not.'
'We are very worried about his whereabouts. He has three small children, they are also worried. We want our son to come back home safe and sound,' added his mother.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
24 minutes ago
- Time of India
Mahamana's ancestral home in Prayagraj to be developed into memorial
1 2 Prayagraj: The ancestral home of Bharat Ratna Madan Mohan Malaviya, one of India's greatest educationists, cultural reformers and a key figure in the freedom movement, would soon be developed into a memorial. Situated in Malaviya Nagar, Prayagraj, the house where Mahamana, as he was called, was born on December 25, 1861, will now be preserved and presented in a manner befitting his legacy. The Uttar Pradesh govt has assigned joint responsibility to the public works department (PWD), municipal corporation, department of culture and revenue department to start the work. A four-member committee, formed under the supervision of the district magistrate, recently inspected the site and submitted its recommendations to the state govt. The file detailing the memorial's scope, features and required area has already been sent to Lucknow for approval. Departments concerned have been instructed to begin preparatory work. The initiative was originally proposed by late Justice Giridhar Malaviya, the grandson of Madan Mohan Malaviya. He expressed this desire during a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Although Justice Malaviya passed away before the proposal could be finalised, the state govt has now given it the green signal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo The house has several artefacts from Malaviya's life. As one enters the property, a modest courtyard leads to a room on the right, believed to be his childhood room and study. Though the Radha-Krishna idols once housed in the temple there have been moved to Varanasi, sacred items such as the conch used in rituals and a copy of Ramcharitmanas are still safely preserved. Two families of Malaviya's descendants continue to reside in parts of the property. One section of the house has been sold, and modern construction has taken place, yet the core part remains untouched and intact. Madan Mohan Malaviya made transformative contributions to Indian education, founding institutions like Banaras Hindu University and the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan. He also played a significant role in India's freedom struggle. He died on Nov 12, 1946, in Varanasi. "Mahamana's home has been inspected by the committee, and we have submitted the file to our higher-ups in Lucknow, who would take the decision on the form, area and facilities of the memorial," said manuscript officer (culture department), Ghulam Sarvar.
Time of India
24 minutes ago
- Time of India
HC upholds conviction of Patkar in 2000 case
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Tuesday upheld the conviction and punishment awarded to activist Medha Patkar in a defamation case filed by Delhi LG VK Saxena in 2000. Justice Shalinder Kaur said the trial court order, against which Patkar approached the high court, did not require any interference as the challenge was "more in the nature of hair-splitting and hinged on technicalities. " HC pointed out that in the appeal, Patkar did not even refer to the text and context of the defamatory press note that had triggered the defamation suit as it alleged Saxena was "mortgaging" the people of Gujarat and their resources to foreign interests, prompting the trial court to declare it a direct attack on his integrity and public service. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "The record suggests that the essential ingredients of Section 499 of the IPC are clearly made out. The imputations made were specific, published in the public domain, and caused harm to the reputation of the respondent," HC noted in its order, saying it found no illegality in the conclusions reached by the trial court. Saxena, through advocates Gajender Kumar, Kiran Jai and Chandra Shekhar, backed the trial court's decision, arguing that Patkar failed to demonstrate any defects in the procedure followed or any error in law. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo They contended there was no illegality or material irregularity in the findings of the trial court and added that the order of conviction was passed after due consideration of evidence and the applicable law. Saxena filed the case 23 years ago when he was heading an NGO in Gujarat. HC also upheld the order on the sentence, where Patkar was released on "probation of good conduct," and said it did not require any interference but modified the condition of probation imposed by the trial court, requiring Patkar to appear before the trial court once every three months. HC allowed her to either appear physically or through video conferencing or be represented through a lawyer during the appearances. By way of a separate order, Justice Kaur also dismissed Patkar's plea seeking to introduce and examine an additional witness to prove her defamation case lodged against Saxena. The Narmada Bachao Andolan functionary, represented by senior advocate Sanjay Parikh, challenged the April 2 sessions court order upholding her conviction handed out by a magisterial court in the case.
Time of India
24 minutes ago
- Time of India
780 human right violations pending in Telangana: NHRC
Hyderabad: As many as 780 cases of human rights violations are pending in Telangana, including four police custodial deaths and 30 judicial custodial deaths, according to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). These cases are among more than 35,000 pending across the country. During an open hearing and camp in the city, the NHRC chairperson, Justice V Ramasubramanian, passed appropriate directions after hearing109 cases of human rights violations in the state. Following the intervention of the NHRC in one case of caste-based harassment and a social boycott in a village in the Khammam district, the police took actionand ensured that the villagers refrained from engaging in caste-based discrimination or enforcing a social boycott against the family. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad In another case, involving the deaths of around 48 students and 886 incidents of food poisoning at Gurukul schools in Telangana, the commission directed the secretaries of all five Gurukul schools to submit a report within four weeks. In another case involving the wrongful arrest and lathi charge by police, the NHRC directed the state govt to submit all relevant documents, including environmental clearance and consent to establish the plant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Issues like crimes against women and children, man-animal conflict leading to deaths in many districts of Telangana, a large number of children suffering from malnutrition, problems faced by the SC Corporation, the lack of primary govt schools, the plight of farmers, including those engaged in fish seed production, and the rights of the LGBTQI community were discussed in the 2-day open hearing, which concluded on Tuesday. The officers were instructed to submit reports detailing the actions taken in response to various advisories issued by the commission on issues such as mental health, bonded labour, and the Right to Food & Safety. They were asked to ensure the timely submission of these reports to the commission to ensure justice for victims of human rights violations. It was also emphasised that compliance reports on the commission's recommendations should be submitted as a priority. The chief secretary assured full compliance.
