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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Pakistan: Another top Jaish ultra dies a mysterious death
NEW DELHI: Maulana Abdul Aziz Esar, a top Jaish-e-Muhammed commander and a fierce proponent of the doctrine of Ghazwa-e-Hind, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan's Bahawalpur on June 2. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His burial was held at the markaz of JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur, indicating the place he held in the terror outfit. The markazi was among the hardest hit targets during . Over a dozen significant terror strikes in India, including 2019 , were planned here. The messages floated by the Jaish cadre on Telegram claimed Abdul suffered a sudden heart attack. However, there was no official word on the cause of death from Pakistan police. A resident of Ashrafwala in Pakistan's Punjab province, Abdul frequently threatened to break India into pieces and spewed venom against 'kafirs'. Just last month at a rally, he had threatened to snatch Kashmir from India. Enraged since Operation Sindoor, he was spotted on a video threatening infiltration of terrorists into India. "Mujahideen are coming, if you can handle it, then handle it, govt of Hindustan... otherwise, Mujahideen will snatch Kashmir from your jaws... Mujahideen have set out," said the rabble rouser maulana. At a recent rally, he threatened that India would meet the fate of Soviet Union and called upon Mujahideen to keep the flames of 'Ghazwa-e-Hind' burning.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BSF plans 7 floating outposts in Sundarbans after intel on new terror threat from B'desh
1 2 3 Kolkata: The rise of a new terror outfit in Bangladesh has triggered heightened surveillance along land and water borders with the neighbouring country, with BSF announcing its plans to establish seven new outposts in the Sundarbans region. Bengal Police is also rejigging its border control mechanism, and stringent checks on Indian identity documents have been ordered, a senior officer said. The terror outfit, operating out of a reputed university in Bangladesh under instructions from the Pakistan-based handlers of Jaish-e-Muhammed and Hizb-ut-Tahrir, were trying to recruit old Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen hands in India and illegally infiltrate the Indian borders, an intelligence official said. A senior BSF official said these posts would primarily be floating structures, designed to enhance surveillance capabilities in the challenging terrain. The decisions come after a high-level meeting between central and state govt officials earlier this week. The Bengal govt has agreed to allocate necessary land and resources for the establishment of these new outposts, marking a significant step in strengthening border security infrastructure. The recent changes in Bangladesh's political landscape have led to increased activities by anti-India elements. "We observed a surge in attempts to establish new terror networks, particularly targeting young recruits through educational institutions," the intelligence official added. BSF expects the new outposts to be operational within the next six months. Intelligence reports suggest that terror organisations are increasingly targeting water routes for infiltration, making the Sundarbans a particularly vulnerable area. The dense mangrove forest, spanning approximately 157 km of coastal area, presents unique challenges for border security forces. BSF's enhanced presence in the region will include advanced surveillance equipment and increased patrol frequencies. The new outposts are expected to reduce the gap between existing posts.
News18
13-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pakistan Army On 'Sunnah Timing' Of Attack On India: 'Islam Integral Part Of Our Training'
Last Updated: Pakistan army has always openly embraced its Islamic foundation, proudly displaying the motto 'Iman, Taqwa, Jihad fiSabilillah' (faith, piety, struggle in the name of God). Air Marshal A K Bharti had captivated the journalists on Monday when he quoted a couplet from Ramcharitmanas. No one had expected such high literature at a military briefing on 'misadventures' of Pakistan. The objective of the air warrior was to drive home a message on 'patience that is followed by anger". This briefing, when compared to Pakistan army's media interaction on Sunday, left many stunned as the neighbour's military explicitly admitted to Islamabad's 'unwavering support for jihad". A report by an Indian national daily stated that Pakistan army's admission blurs any distinction between the 'uniformed jihadis and those without", such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammed — who have been waging war against India for decades by infiltrating terrorists into Kashmir and other regions, targeting both civilians and armed forces. Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif said at a press briefing on Sunday that Islam was not just integral to the faith of individual soldiers but was part of the army's training. His response came when a journalist asked him if the name of Pakistan army's operation, 'Bunyanum Marsoos', and early morning attacks on Indian civilians and military establishments were guided by the path shown by Allah. The question and the reply are not surprising though as the Pakistan army has always openly embraced its Islamic foundation, proudly displaying the motto 'Iman, Taqwa, Jihad fiSabilillah' (faith, piety, struggle in the name of God). It is part of our faith, it is what drives us," Lt Gen Sharif said. Elaborating on the army's motto, he said, 'We have an army chief who has a strong belief in it. The leadership and his belief and commitment translates into different operations." On Pakistan army naming its operation 'Bunyanum Marsoos', he said those who fight for Allah are like a 'steel wall". "Jihad. That's what drives us. That's our motto."DG ISPR during the press conference yesterday. How has this not received more attention??? — Sensei Kraken Zero (@YearOfTheKraken) May 12, 2025 Lt Gen Sharif has been in the news not just for his professional role but also due to his connections with jihadi groups. Some reports surfaced recently claimed that his father, Mahmood Sultan Bashiruddin, a former scientist with the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, was linked to extremist organizations and even associated with Osama bin Laden. Indian Air Force On Befitting Reply 'In Case Of Aggression' By Pakistan At a press briefing in New Delhi, Air Marshal A K Bharti, the director general of air operations, cautioned the adversary that any violation of the ceasefire agreed upon by the two nations would be met with an appropriate response. Bharti used a couplet from Ramcharitmanas to illustrate Lord Ram's patience and anger towards the Sea God. The Air Marshal recited the couplet fluently: 'Vinay Na Manat Jaldhi Jad, Bhaye Teen Din Beet, Bole Ram Sakop Tab, Bhay Binu Hoi Na Preeti." In English, this translates to, 'The ocean was unmoved by humble requests for three days. Then Lord Rama, in rising anger, declared that without fear, there can be no love." This couplet speaks of the moment when Lord Rama, after waiting for three days for the Sea God to grant him passage to Lanka, becomes impatient and angry. He asserts that true love cannot exist without fear and raises his bow. It is only then that the Sea God appears and assists Lord Rama. 'What message is being conveyed… A hint is enough for a wise person," Bharti remarked, prompting applause from the audience. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. 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! First Published:
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
PM unveils new doctrine, frames it part of global war on terror
WITH Uri and Balakot, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pushed at the frontiers of deterrence. After Operation Sindoor, the most intense military campaign since Kargil, he delineated India's new doctrine against terrorism resting on three key elements: a response on India's terms; no tolerance for terror that hides under 'nuclear blackmail'; and no distinction between the terrorists, their leaders and a government that sponsors them. He also kept the strategic and military doors wide open making it clear Delhi has only 'suspended' its military action and will watch Pakistan's behaviour. 'In the coming days we will measure every step of Pakistan on the criterion that what sort of attitude Pakistan will adopt ahead.' Underlining that this is a 'new normal', this new policy is outlined to define Delhi's approach that is qualitatively higher in aggression and also lowers the threshold for any future attacks. 'After the surgical strike and air strike, now Operation Sindoor is India's policy against terrorism. Operation Sindoor has carved out a new benchmark in our fight against terrorism and has set up a new parameter and new normal.' While India had given a 'fitting reply' twice before — the surgical strike after Uri terror attack in September 2016 and the Balakot strike after the Pulwama terror attack in February 2019 — this is the first time, the Prime Minister has framed a response like the May 7 strikes on nine locations in response to April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. This is also the first time Modi has called out Pakistan's nuclear posturing evident in the way a meeting of the nuclear command authority was called and then cancelled. 'India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. India will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail,' he said. 'We will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism. During Operation Sindoor the world has again seen the ugly face of Pakistan, when top Pakistani army officers came to bid farewell to the slain terrorists. This is strong evidence of state-sponsored terrorism. We will continue to take decisive steps to protect India and our citizens from any threat,' he said, targeting the Pakistan's establishment that has long used cross-border terrorism against India as an instrument of policy. This means that Pakistan military and government are not off-limits for any future retributive actions as well. For Modi to name the terrorist headquarters of Jaish-e-Muhammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, is also something new, and he linked all of them to major terror attacks in the US and UK. This framed India's war on terrorism as the latest in the global campaign that started with the one Americans and NATO forces had launched in Afghanistan after 9/11. He flagged India's capability and superiority in its offensive. 'The world saw how Pakistan's drones and missiles fell like straws…India's strong air defence system destroyed them in the sky itself. Pakistan had prepared for an attack on the border, but India struck at the heart of Pakistan. India's drones and missiles attacked with precision. They damaged those airbases of the Pakistani Air Forces, of which Pakistan was very proud.' On the issue of who dialled the US with an SOS, he spelt out India's objectives that were accomplished and India's reason to pause military action for the moment. This is, in response to criticism, from some quarters from within his supporters on choosing to 'prematurely' end the hostilities. '…After India's aggressive action, Pakistan started looking for ways to escape. Pakistan was pleading to the world to ease tensions. And after suffering heavy losses, Pakistan's army contacted our DGMO on the afternoon of May 10. By then, we had destroyed the infrastructure of terrorism on a large scale. The terrorists were eliminated. We had destroyed the terror camps established in the heart of Pakistan. Therefore, when Pakistan appealed and said that it will not indulge in any sort of terror activities or military audacity further, India considered it.' He also sought to bring the international community on the same page on countering terrorism by invoking his famous line on 'this is not the era of war' to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was to blunt the criticism of war-mongering by India. 'Our greatest strength is our unity against all forms of terrorism. This is certainly not the era of war but this is also not the era of terrorism. Zero tolerance against terrorism is the guarantee for a better world,' he said. In a clear message to the global community including references made by US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on India-Pakistan talks, Modi reinforces the redlines on dialogue with Pakistan that has been suspended since 2016. 'The way the Pakistani army, Pakistan government are encouraging terrorism, it will destroy Pakistan one day. If Pakistan wants to survive, it will have to destroy its terror infrastructure. There is no other way to peace. India's stand is very clear: Terror and talks cannot go together. Terror and trade cannot go together. Water and blood cannot flow together. Today, I would also like to tell the global community that our stated policy has been: if there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on terrorism; and if there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).' Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Editor at The Indian Express, has been a journalist for more than 25 years now. Roy joined The Indian Express in October 2003 and has been reporting on foreign affairs for more than 17 years now. Based in Delhi, he has also led the National government and political bureau at The Indian Express in Delhi — a team of reporters who cover the national government and politics for the newspaper. He has got the Ramnath Goenka Journalism award for Excellence in Journalism '2016. He got this award for his coverage of the Holey Bakery attack in Dhaka and its aftermath. He also got the IIMCAA Award for the Journalist of the Year, 2022, (Jury's special mention) for his coverage of the fall of Kabul in August 2021 — he was one of the few Indian journalists in Kabul and the only mainstream newspaper to have covered the Taliban's capture of power in mid-August, 2021. ... Read More
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Satellite evidence: India destroyed 15 terrorist camps, including LeT headquarter
India launched a decisive counter-strike against terrorist camps along the Line of Control in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, eliminating fifteen key sites linked to extremist groups, atellite imagery, analysed by OSINT (Open Source Intelligence expert) expert Damien Symon, provided compelling evidence of the destruction at key Pakistani airbases. Among the high-profile targets was 'Markaz Subhan Allah' in Bahawalpur, the primary hub for Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM), where many of its leaders and fighters were trained. Similarly, 'Markaz Taiba' in Muridke, near Lahore, served as the headquarters for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), infamous for orchestrating the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Another critical hit was 'Mehmoona Joya' in Sialkot, a stronghold of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), known for infiltrating militants into Jammu and Kashmir. Several other locations, including 'Sawahi Nallah Camp', 'Markaz Syedna Bilal', 'Markaz Abbas Kotli', and 'Markaz Ahle Hadith', were also targeted. The strikes were carried out in response to a series of cross-border drone incursions and targeted attacks. India's precision airstrikes inflicted severe damage on multiple Pakistani military installations, triggering intense hostilities along the LoC, where both sides exchanged heavy-calibre fire. Over three days of escalating military action, Indian fighter jets conducted precision strikes on nine terror hubs inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). The operation was a direct response to the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, which claimed 26 civilian lives – all were tourists. LANDSAT images from 10 May revealed multiple impact zones at Sargodha Airbase, including significant damage to runway 14/32. Meanwhile, Rahim Yar Khan Airbase was rendered non-operational, with a NOTAM issued until 17 May. Strikes on Nur Khan, Bholari, and Jacobabad Airbases further crippled Pakistan's military infrastructure, targeting hangars, operational zones, and radar sites. On 10 May, after sustained Indian strikes and retaliatory Pakistani drone, missile, and artillery attacks, Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) urgently contacted his Indian counterpart at 3:30 pm, requesting a ceasefire. India agreed but only after delivering a calculated military response. Twenty hours after the 'understanding' between India and Pakistan, a panel of senior defence officials said that India eliminated '100 terrorists across nine locations', including 'three high-profile operatives linked to the Kandahar hijacking and Pulwama attack.' The panel also clarified that there was no intrusion or airspace violation by the Pakistan army across international borders. At a press briefing to shed light on the military engagements and counter-terror efforts, the panel comprising Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Vice Admiral AN Pramod, and Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti offered critical updates on Operation Sindoor. Operation Sindoor struck Pakistan's key military assets, including command and airbase structures in Chaklala, Rafiki, and Rahriyar Khan. Officials underscored India's firm stance that aggression would not go unanswered, and any escalation would meet proportionate retaliation. 'The response will be fair and punitive,' Lieutenant Gen Ghai had said. Radar installations at Pasrur and Sialkot were neutralised, and key military targets in Rawalpindi, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Sunia were struck using air-launched precision munitions. Adding to the conflict, Symon exposed Pakistan's misinformation campaign, revealing doctored images falsely depicting damage to Indian military bases, including an outdated photo of Jammu Airport circulated as recent destruction.
