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United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Andaman & Nicobar Police Officers honoured with National Awards on Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) Four officers from the Andaman & Nicobar Police have been honoured with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police/ Home Guard Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day. The awards were announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. HGS Dhaliwal, IPS (AGMUT 1997), currently serving as Director General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, received the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Known for his operational expertise in anti-terror and organised crime cases, Dhaliwal has led several high-profile investigations, including the Soumya Vishwanathan, Radhika Tanwar, and Jigisha Ghosh murder cases, the Delhi serial blasts case, and operations against Indian Mujahideen, LeT, and ISKP. He also supervised the arrest of Rajwinder Singh, wanted in Australia in the Toyah Cordingley case, and coordinated with international agencies such as the FBI and Interpol in transnational operations. As DGP, he led an investigation into the seizure of the largest quantity of methamphetamine in the islands. Sub-Inspector V Satyawati, who joined the force in 1992 and was promoted in 2016, received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. She was recognised for her integrity and dedication, notably completing the investigation of a high-profile POCSO case in just 18 days, resulting in a conviction. Assistant Sub-Inspector Mahali Urong of the India Reserve Battalion, who joined in 2002, was also awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. He has been commended for his role in anti-poaching operations in the dense island forests, where he helped apprehend several offenders. Home Guard B.C. Naskar, who has served since 1994, received the Home Guard Medal for Meritorious Service for over three decades of service, including work in law and order duties, VIP movements, and disaster response during the earthquake and tsunami. The Andaman & Nicobar Police described the awards as a proud moment for the force and a recognition of the officers' dedication and service to public safety. UNI ATK RN
Muscat Daily
05-04-2025
- Muscat Daily
US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island
New Delhi, India – An American tourist was arrested for entering a restricted island with an isolated tribe carrying a can of Diet Coke and a coconut, Indian police said on Thursday. The 24-year-old man entered North Sentinel Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands off India's southeastern coast. He wanted to meet the Sentinelese people, who are untouched by the modern world. Numbering around 150, the Sentinelese shun all contact with the outside world and have been known to throw spears at anyone who comes close. Their language and culture remain a mystery to outsiders. Visit recorded on GoPro camera The tourist allegedly used an inflatable boat with a motor to travel about 35km (22 miles) into the open sea from the main island to the restricted area. Indians and foreign nationals alike are banned from traveling within five kilometres of North Sentinel Island in order to protect the Indigenous people from diseases and to preserve their way of life. 'He landed briefly for about five minutes, left the offerings on the shore, collected sand samples, and recorded a video before returning to his boat. A review of his GoPro camera footage showed his entry and landing into the restricted North Sentinel Island,' Andaman and Nicobar Islands police chief HGS Dhaliwal told the AFP news agency. 'The American citizen was presented before the local court after his arrest and is now on a three-day remand for further interrogation,' he added. Prior attempts to visit the island Police said the tourist previously tried to enter the island in October 2024 using an inflatable kayak, but was stopped by the hotel staff. He later attempted again in January 2025. This time he initially tried to catch attention by using a whistle. He then left the coconut and Diet Coke as a 'gift' and made no contact with the tribe, locals said. It is unclear what punishment he may receive. The Andamans are also home to the 400-strong Jarawa tribe, who activists say are also threatened by contact from outsiders. 'It's very well known by now that uncontacted peoples have no immunity to common outside diseases like flu or measles, which could completely wipe them out,' Caroline Pearce, the director of Survival International, an organisation that works to protect indigenous people told the DPA news agency. She said the tourist's apparent behaviour was 'idiotic'. In 2018, an American missionary illegally landed on North Sentinel Island. The inhabitants are believed to have killed him with arrows. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, close to Myanmar, are strategically important for India and lie on key shipping routes. New Delhi has plans to create air and naval bases in the archipelago. DW
Times of Oman
05-04-2025
- Times of Oman
US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island
An American tourist was arrested for entering a restricted island with an isolated tribe carrying a can of Diet Coke and a coconut, Indian police said on Thursday. The 24-year-old man entered North Sentinel Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands off India's southeastern coast. He wanted to meet the Sentinelese people, who are untouched by the modern world. Numbering around 150, the Sentinelese shun all contact with the outside world and have been known to throw spears at anyone who comes close. Their language and culture remain a mystery to outsiders. Visit recorded on GoPro camera The tourist allegedly used an inflatable boat with a motor to travel about 35 kilometers (22 miles) into the open sea from the main island to the restricted area. Indians and foreign nationals alike are banned from traveling within five kilometers of North Sentinel Island in order to protect the Indigenous people from diseases and to preserve their way of life. "He landed briefly for about five minutes, left the offerings on the shore, collected sand samples, and recorded a video before returning to his boat. A review of his GoPro camera footage showed his entry and landing into the restricted North Sentinel Island," Andaman and Nicobar Islands police chief HGS Dhaliwal told the AFP news agency. "The American citizen was presented before the local court after his arrest and is now on a three-day remand for further interrogation," he added. Police said the tourist previously tried to enter the island in October 2024 using an inflatable kayak, but was stopped by the hotel staff. He later attempted again in January 2025. This time he initially tried to catch attention by using a whistle. He then left the coconut and Diet Coke as a "gift" and made no contact with the tribe, locals said. It is unclear what punishment he may receive. The Andamans are also home to the 400-strong Jarawa tribe, who activists say are also threatened by contact from outsiders. "It's very well known by now that uncontacted peoples have no immunity to common outside diseases like flu or measles, which could completely wipe them out," Caroline Pearce, the director of Survival International, an organization that works to protect indigenous people told the DPA news agency. She said the tourist's apparent behavior was "idiotic." In 2018, an American missionary illegally landed on North Sentinel Island. The inhabitants are believed to have killed him with arrows. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, close to Myanmar, are strategically important for India and lie on key shipping routes. New Delhi has plans to create air and naval bases in the archipelago.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island
A American tourist was arrested for entering a restricted island with an isolated tribe carrying a can of Diet Coke and a coconut, Indian police said on Thursday. The 24-year-old man entered North Sentinel Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands off India's southeastern coast. He wanted to meet the Sentinelese people, who are untouched by the modern world. Numbering around 150, the Sentinelese shun all contact with the outside world and have been known to throw spears at anyone who comes close. Their language and culture remain a mystery to outsiders. The tourist allegedly used an inflatable boat with a motor to travel about 35 kilometers (22 miles) into the open sea from the main island to the restricted area. Indians and foreign nationals alike are banned from traveling within five kilometers of North Sentinel Island in order to protect the Indigenous people from diseases and to preserve their way of life. "He landed briefly for about five minutes, left the offerings on the shore, collected sand samples, and recorded a video before returning to his boat. A review of his GoPro camera footage showed his entry and landing into the restricted North Sentinel Island," Andaman and Nicobar Islands police chief HGS Dhaliwal told the AFP news agency. "The American citizen was presented before the local court after his arrest and is now on a three-day remand for further interrogation," he added. Police said the tourist previously tried to enter the island in October 2024 using an inflatable kayak, but was stopped by the hotel staff. He later attempted again in January 2025. This time he initially tried to catch attention by using a whistle. He then left the coconut and Diet Coke as a "gift" and made no contact with the tribe, locals said. It is unclear what punishment he may receive. The Andamans are also home to the 400-strong Jarawa tribe, who activists say are also threatened by contact from outsiders. "It's very well known by now that uncontacted peoples have no immunity to common outside diseases like flu or measles, which could completely wipe them out," Caroline Pearce, the director of Survival International, an organization that works to protect indigenous people told the DPA news agency. She said the tourist's apparent behavior was "idiotic." In 2018, an American missionary illegally landed on North Sentinel Island. The inhabitants are believed to have killed him with arrows. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, close to Myanmar, are strategically important for India and lie on key shipping routes. New Delhi has plans to create air and naval bases in the archipelago. Edited by: Zac Crellin
