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India Gazette
13 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pakistan epicentre of Takfirism": AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi in Algeria
Algiers [Algeria], June 1 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation to Algeria, lambasted Pakistan on Saturday (local time), calling them an 'epicentre of Takfirism.' Addressing the Algerian media, members of think tanks and the Indian diaspora, Owaisi said that there is no ideological difference between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda. 'Pakistan is the epicentre of Takfirism and there is no difference in ideology between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda. They believe that they have a religious sanction, which is completely wrong. Islam does not allow the killing of any person, and unfortunately, that is their ideology.' Owaisi further reiterated his demand to put Pakistan back on the Grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). 'Terrorism survives on two things - ideology and money. Ideology, you know very well, you have seen the Black Decade, even in South Algeria, you still have some problems. On that point, we are together... Once you bring Pakistan back in the Grey list (of FATF), we will see a decrease in terrorism in India. We'll see killings coming down. We have the 2018 experience when Algeria and other countries helped India,' Owaisi said. Emphasising the effectiveness of the Grey list of FATF to counter terrorism, Owaisi said, 'There was this one terrorist called Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi - no country in the world would allow a terrorist who's facing a terror charge. He became a father to a son while sitting in prison. The trial progressed immediately when Pakistan was put on the Grey list (of FATF).' 'It's not only a question of South Asia. We are the 4th largest economy. What will happen? Do you want all this carnage to spread to different parts of South Asia? No. It is in the interest of world peace to control Pakistan, which is the main sponsor of terrorism. It has to be brought back in the FATF Grey list,' he added. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Panda slammed Pakistan, highlighting that the neighbouring country is using its nuclear power to shield its terrorist activities. 'Pakistan has used its nuclear power to shield its terrorist training, funding and arming program. When I say that they have been doing this with terrorists openly, it is not just me saying it. You can look it up on the internet. Everybody knows Pakistan has done this many times in the past.' Baijayant Panda-led delegation includes senior parliamentarians and officials such as Nishikant Dubey, S. Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma, Asaduddin Owaisi, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. India has sent several all-party delegations to showcase India's resolve against terrorism and garner international support for a united stand against this global threat. The Indian government's diplomatic outreach efforts aim to strengthen partnerships with countries in East and Southeast Asia, emphasising the need for a collective response to the threat of terrorism. (ANI)
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
"Pakistan epicentre of Takfirism": AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi in Algeria
As part of an all-party delegation to Algeria, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Pakistan, labeling it the "epicentre of Takfirism" and equating its terrorist groups' ideology with that of Daesh and Al-Qaeda. He urged for Pakistan's reinstatement on the FATF Grey list to curb terrorism financing. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen ( AIMIM ) chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi , who is part of an all-party delegation to Algeria, lambasted Pakistan on Saturday (local time), calling them an "epicentre of Takfirism ."Addressing the Algerian media, members of think tanks and the Indian diaspora, Owaisi said that there is no ideological difference between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda "Pakistan is the epicentre of Takfirism and there is no difference in ideology between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda. They believe that they have a religious sanction, which is completely wrong. Islam does not allow the killing of any person, and unfortunately, that is their ideology."Owaisi further reiterated his demand to put Pakistan back on the Grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Terrorism survives on two things - ideology and money. Ideology, you know very well, you have seen the Black Decade, even in South Algeria, you still have some problems. On that point, we are together... Once you bring Pakistan back in the Grey list (of FATF), we will see a decrease in terrorism in India. We'll see killings coming down. We have the 2018 experience when Algeria and other countries helped India," Owaisi the effectiveness of the Grey list of FATF to counter terrorism, Owaisi said, "There was this one terrorist called Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi - no country in the world would allow a terrorist who's facing a terror charge. He became a father to a son while sitting in prison. The trial progressed immediately when Pakistan was put on the Grey list (of FATF).""It's not only a question of South Asia. We are the 4th largest economy. What will happen? Do you want all this carnage to spread to different parts of South Asia? No. It is in the interest of world peace to control Pakistan, which is the main sponsor of terrorism. It has to be brought back in the FATF Grey list ," he Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) MP Baijayant Panda slammed Pakistan, highlighting that the neighbouring country is using its nuclear power to shield its terrorist activities."Pakistan has used its nuclear power to shield its terrorist training, funding and arming program. When I say that they have been doing this with terrorists openly, it is not just me saying it. You can look it up on the internet. Everybody knows Pakistan has done this many times in the past."Baijayant Panda-led delegation includes senior parliamentarians and officials such as Nishikant Dubey, S. Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma, Asaduddin Owaisi, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan has sent several all-party delegations to showcase India's resolve against terrorism and garner international support for a united stand against this global threat. The Indian government's diplomatic outreach efforts aim to strengthen partnerships with countries in East and Southeast Asia, emphasising the need for a collective response to the threat of terrorism.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Epicentre of Takfirism': Asaduddin Owaisi in Algeria slams Pakistan for sharing ideology of terror groups
chief and Hyderabad MP , in Alegiria on Saturday, described as the 'epicentre of Takfirism,' a term often used for radical ideologies that label others as non-believers. Owaisi is member of an Indian all-party delegation visiting the North African country as part of Operation Sindoor. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing Algerian media, think tanks, and the Indian diaspora, Owaisi said there was no real ideological difference between Pakistan-based terror outfits and global extremist groups like Daesh (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda. 'They wrongly believe they have religious sanction. Islam does not allow the killing of any person,' he said. Owaisi also called on international institutions to put Pakistan back on the FATF Grey list, pointing to past evidence that such action reduced terrorist activity. "Once you bring Pakistan back in the Grey list (of FATF), we will see a decrease in in India. We'll see killings coming down," he said, referring to Pakistan's speeded-up trial of terrorist Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi when Pakistan was put on the Grey list. The AIMIM leader further warned that ignoring Pakistan's role in terrorism could have wider consequences. "It's not only a question of South Asia. We are the 4th largest economy. What will happen? Do you want all this carnage to spread to different parts of South Asia? No. It is in the interest of world peace to control Pakistan, which is the main sponsor of terrorism," he said. BJP MP Baijayant Panda, who leads the delegation, echoed these concerns. He accused Pakistan of using its nuclear capability to shield terrorists. "Pakistan has used its nuclear power to shield its terrorist training, funding, and arming program. When I say that they have been doing this with terrorists openly, it is not just me saying it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now You can look it up on the internet. Everybody knows Pakistan has done this many times in the past. " The delegation also included MPs Nishikant Dubey, S Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. The visit is part of India's broader outreach to highlight its stance against terrorism and strengthen East and Southeast Asian international partnerships.
India.com
16 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan Epicentre Of Takfirism: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi In Algeria
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, part of an all-party delegation to Algeria, criticised Pakistan, labelling it the epicentre of Takfirism. He added that there is no difference in ideology between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda. Addressing Algerian media, think tank members and Indian expatriates, Owaisi compared the ideology of Pakistani terrorists to al-Qaeda and said they believe they have "religious sanction" to kill others in the name of religion. "Pakistan is the epicentre of Takfirism and there is no difference in ideology between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda. They believe that they have a religious sanction, which is completely wrong. Islam does not allow the killing of any person, and unfortunately, that is their ideology," ANI quoted Owaisi as saying. Emphasising that terrorism thrives on ideology and funds, Owaisi stressed the necessity of placing Pakistan back on the Grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). He added that terrorism in India would decrease once Pakistan is put on the Grey list. "Terrorism survives on two things ideology and money. Ideology, you know very well; you have seen the Black Decade, even in South Algeria, you still have some problems. On that point, we are together... Once you bring Pakistan back on the Grey list (of FATF), we will see a decrease in terrorism in India. We'll see killings coming down. We have the 2018 experience when Algeria and other countries helped India," Owaisi said. Owaisi emphasised the effectiveness of the FATF Grey list in combating terrorism, saying, "There was this one terrorist called Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi - no country in the world would allow a terrorist who's facing a terror charge. He became a father to a son while sitting in prison. The trial progressed immediately when Pakistan was put on the Grey list (of FATF)." India, in its effort to showcase its resolve and project its national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, has dispatched seven All-Party Delegations to visit key partner nations, including members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This was in response to the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 25 innocent Indian citizens and one Nepali citizen. In retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor during the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and eliminating over 100 terrorists.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Two sisters, 19 and 21, arrested by terror police for running 'virtual jihadi academy' for young women from their bedrooms
Two sisters have been arrested in Spain for allegedly running an online 'Jihadi academy' aimed at recruiting and training young female extremists. Police arrested the suspects on Monday in Alcorcon, south-west Madrid, in the home that they shared on charges of terrorist indoctrination. Cops also seized their computers, which are currently being analysed by terrorism experts. The women, aged 19 and 21, are believed to have run a virtual platform, that under the guise of providing religious teachings to Muslim women, actually operated as a 'jihad academy' that actively sought to recruit and indoctrinate members. Spain's Home Office said in a statement that the women had 'created a complex social engineering structure, where under the pretext of teaching religion, they indoctrinated other Muslim faithful. 'This virtual platform, which operated similarly to a jihad academy, primarily targeted the indoctrination of women.' Police began investigating the sisters last year after counterterrorism experts identified social media profiles managed by the siblings that shared radical and violent content linked to terror group Daesh. One of them pledged to 'wage Jihad' and even praised a violent attack on six women in the Barcelona underground last year. The young women are also said to have used encrypted messages to hide their digital footprint. One of the sisters has been remanded in custody while the other has been released on precautionary measures. Police have not ruled out further suspects. Their arrests come months after Spanish police arrested seven people, including four suspected 'jihadist influencers,' for alleged links to Islamist terrorism. The arrests were made in Madrid and Toledo, which is an hour's drive from the Spanish capital. Another arrest was made in Pontevedra in north-western Spain. They were accused of hiding their radicalism behind videos about physical training and self-defence, as well as ISIS material. One of the accused is believed to have a 'significant influence and accessibility... to disseminate jihadist ideology.' The arrests of the sisters in Madrid also comes months after ISIS families living in Syria's largest refugee camp declared the terror group is 'ready to rise again'. Since the jihadist organisation lost its final stronghold in Syria in 2019, tens of thousands of ISIS fighters and their families have been held in prisons and refugee camps in Rojava - the Kurdish-led autonomous region in northeast Syria. Now, the instability following the toppling of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime by Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has created fertile ground for a horrifying ISIS resurgence. Back in February, military officials in Rojava told MailOnline that ongoing clashes between Rojava's Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed militias may force camp guards to abandon their posts and head to the frontlines. If this happens, security at the camp could collapse and Islamic State could stage a breakout.
