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NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Rajasthan Man who 'Spied' For Pak Had Links With Ex-Minister: Sources
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. A Rajasthan government employee, Shakur Khan, was detained in Jaisalmer for espionage linked to Pakistan. He previously worked for ex-minister Shale Mohammad, sources said. Khan visited Pakistan multiple times and had suspicious bank activity. New Delhi: A 49-year-old Rajasthan state government employee, who was detained in Jaisalmer on suspicion of espionage for Pakistan, had a connection with a former minister in the ex-Ashok Gehlot-led government, sources said. According to sources, the 'spy' Shakur Khan was working as a personal assistant to former minister Shale Mohammad under the Congress regime in Rajasthan. Khan and Mohammad's villages are barely eight kilometers away from one another, they said. Mohammad has been a two-time MLA, a minister, and has fought four elections under the Ashok Gehlot government. He is presently the representative of India of the 'Pir Pagara' (a title given to the leader of the Muslim Sufi order of Hurs in Pakistan's Sindh) of Pakistan. During the previous government, Khan used to frequently visit Mohammad's father, Ghazi Fakir - a claim confirmed by local sources. While pictures on social media showed Khan, Mohammad and Ghazi Fakir (who died in 2021) together, NDTV could not independently verify the authenticity of it. However, officials said that it would be premature to link Mohammad with the espionage case. Khan was detained on Wednesday night by an intelligence department team who were acting on security-related inputs. Sources said that the 'spy' had visited Pakistan at least seven times. He also has two bank accounts - one of which was recently closed. Officials said that Khan's phone, which was sent for investigation, had some deleted data that could be of interest to them. According to Superintendent of Police, Sudhir Chaudhary, since Operation Sindoor, there is a heightened vigilance on the India-Pakistan border and especially in a border district like Jaisalmer. "In the past month, six people have been taken in for questioning for suspicious activities on the border. Shakur is the seventh person picked up for interrogation," he said. The central agencies are interrogating Khan again today, officials said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Teen having stroke saved by friend on Snapchat
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A Portage County family says their teenager's Snapchat helped save her life. Eighteen-year-old Lexy Eddy was at work after school when she began feeling off and losing strength down one side of her body. Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after criticizing president's 'big beautiful bill' 'A big woof of just lightheadedness rushed right over me, and immediately I felt numb on my left side,' she said. The athletic and normally healthy teen admits she shrugged it off even as the symptoms intensified. 'I would take a drink of water and all the water came out of my mouth,' she said, 'Then I fell onto the floor and my coworker picked me up and put me in the chair and that's when I started snap chatting.' Her friends on Snapchat immediately became concerned. 'They were like, 'Lexi, you look like you're having a stroke, why does your face look like that? '' she said. Cleveland Clinic updates new co-pay policy after backlash She fell again, and her co-workers called 911. She was rushed to a local hospital in Portage County first. They realized she was having a stroke and quickly transferred her to the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, where the stroke team was waiting and confirmed the diagnosis. 'Honestly, I feel like my mind couldn't comprehend anything,' Lexi said. Her parents, Melissa and Brian Eddy, were contacted and immediately raced to the hospital. 'I asked her to squeeze my hand, and there was nothing there, so then at that point, I was like this is not good,' Melissa said. 'But the stroke team was there, and as scary as that was, it was also a relief because we knew that they all knew their jobs. They were all on it.' Fortunately, Lexi got to the hospital fast enough that doctors could treat her with the medication TPA instead of a more complicated procedure. Ex-Cleveland officer sentenced for shooting in school parking lot 'This medication breaks down the blood clot and restores blood flow to the brain, and this medication must be given only within 4.5 hours from the start of the symptoms,' said Cleveland Clinic Neurologist specializing in strokes, Dr. Yousef Mohammad. Snapchat enabled 'snappy' care and a quick turnaround. 'She was almost back to normal after medication,' Dr. Mohammad said. 'I was scared that I wasn't gonna be able to feel that hand again, so it was a big relief for me,' added Lexi. Tests showed the stroke was caused by a small hole in her heart, a patent foramen ovale or PFO. Dr. Mohammad said the condition affects about 25% of the population. Often, people are fine, but Lexi will need surgery to repair the hole in June. After that, her prognosis is great. 'Once we close it her risk of having another stroke is very low,' Dr. Mohammad said. The stroke occurred in March, right after Lexi's 18th birthday. On Thursday, she will graduate from high school and is looking forward to attending Kent State University. 'Last wish come true': Bringing the zoo to a veteran in Massillon Both she and her parents shared their story with Fox 8 News to raise awareness. They hope everyone will learn and watch for the following stroke symptoms, and if they see them, seek help immediately. They said it could make the difference between life and death. Stroke symptoms: Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Trouble seeing, difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. Severe headache 'The doctor said that 25% of people were born with what Lexi has going on with her heart, so I guess speaking to another parent. I would say if there's an issue, or a doctor said it's not a big deal, just take a second look at it because she's only 18, she had a stroke,' said Brian Eddy. 'Like a lot of people don't expect it, but it can happen, and when you see the symptoms, I bet you have to react fast,' Lexi added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who was Mohammad Sinwar? The ‘ghost' who evaded multiple assassination attempts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that Mohammad Sinwar, the head of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was assassinated by Israeli forces. Mohammad was the brother of Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas chief who was assassinated by Israel last year in Gaza. A hardliner who rose through the ranks of the group's armed wing in Khan Younis, he was also nicknamed the 'ghost' for surviving multiple assassination attempts by Israeli intelligence. Born on September 15, 1975, Sinwar had rarely appeared in public or spoken to the media. His family was among the lakhs of Palestinians who escaped the Nakba, or catastrophe, during the birth of Israel during the 1948 war, and settled in the Gaza Strip. The Sinwars settled in Khan Younis and Mohammad was educated in a school run by the United Nations Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA). Also read | Who was Yahya Sinwar, the 'Butcher of Khan Younis'? He joined Hamas shortly after the militant group's founding in 1987, and his reputation as a 'hardliner' helped him rise through the ranks, leading the Khan Younis Brigade, one of Hamas' strongest units in Gaza. The Khan Younis Brigade led the 2006 cross-border attack and abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was held captive for five years and swapped in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Yahya Sinwar was among those prisoners. Mohammad also developed close ties with Marwan Issa, the deputy commander of Hamas' military wing, and Mohammed Deif, the military chief assassinated by Israel. Also read | 'This is how a hero dies': Gazans hail Yahya Sinwar after Israel attack Hamas sources told Reuters that Mohammad Sinwar played a central role in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which was masterminded by his late brother. The attack is widely considered Israel's worst security failure, creating frictions within the establishment. Once, he evaded a remote-controlled explosive resembling a brick that had been planted along his path to a cemetery. In 2003, a bomb was found planted in the wall of his house.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Mohammad Sinwar: The ghost commander behind Hamas's deadliest strikes
Mohammad Sinwar, the elusive Hamas commander announced dead by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, was one of the group's most senior military figures and a top name on Israel's most wanted list. Known for his clandestine operations and ghost-like elusiveness, Sinwar was elevated to the top ranks of Hamas in 2024 following the death of his brother Yahya Sinwar—mastermind of the October 2023 attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. Mohammad's rise through the group's ranks was marked by his role as a hardliner and seasoned battlefield strategist. As reported by Reuters, Sinwar played a key role in planning and executing the October 7, 2023, attack—described as Israel's worst security failure in decades. He had previously been linked to the 2006 cross-border raid that led to the capture of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was later released in a prisoner swap that freed over 1,000 Palestinians, including his brother Yahya. He was rarely seen in public and seldom spoke to the media. Born on September 15, 1975, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, he grew up in a family originally from Asqalan (modern-day Ashkelon), who became refugees during the 1948 war, an event Palestinians refer to as the Nakba. He was educated in schools run by the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which has long had a strained relationship with Israel. Influenced by his brother Yahya, a former member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammad joined Hamas soon after its founding in 1987 during the First Intifada. By 2005, Sinwar was leading the Hamas brigade in Khan Younis, one of the group's largest and most capable units. It has been responsible for a wide range of military operations, including rocket attacks, tunnel infiltration, and surveillance of Israeli troop movements. According to Reuters, his unit also participated in the 2006 abduction of Shalit, which was carried out by elite Hamas commandos under his leadership. Sinwar was considered one of the 'ghosts' of Hamas, consistently outmaneuvering Israeli intelligence services. Reuters reports that he had survived multiple assassination attempts, including remote-controlled explosives and bombings targeting his home. On one occasion, Hamas operatives discovered a bomb disguised as a brick along a cemetery path Sinwar was meant to take. In another incident in 2003, an explosive device planted in his home's wall was found and neutralised before detonation. His close associations with top Hamas military leaders, such as Mohammed Deif and Marwan Issa, further consolidated his influence. Despite Israel's efforts, Sinwar maintained a low profile, focusing on strategy and operations rather than public appearances. Yahya Sinwar's death in 2024—captured in footage showing him throwing a piece of wood at an Israeli drone before being killed—marked a dramatic moment that led to Mohammad's rise, according to Reuters. While Hamas has yet to confirm Sinwar's death, his absence could reshape Hamas's military command structure. Reports suggest Izz al-Din Haddad, a key figure currently overseeing operations in northern Gaza, may take over the group's armed wing. However, it remains unclear how Sinwar's elimination would affect decision-making within Hamas, particularly regarding ceasefire negotiations and the influence of exiled leaders in the group's political bureau. (With Inputs from Reuters)
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Daily Express
Fined for gambling equipment
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: The court heard from the prosecution that Natalia, who was seen acting in suspicious manner, was arrested by police after the illegal gambling paraphernalia were found on her. Kota Kinabalu: The Magistrate's Court here ordered a woman to pay a fine of RM1,000 or three months in jail for having illegal gambling paraphernalia. Natalia Nicole pleaded guilty before Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus to having two pieces of illegal lottery tickets on May 20, this year, at 4pm, in front of a premises, at Jalan Inanam Baru, Inanam. Natalia committed an offence under Section 9(1) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, which provides for a fine of up to RM5,000 or a jail term of up to six months or both, on conviction. The court heard from the prosecution that Natalia, who was seen acting in suspicious manner, was arrested by police after the illegal gambling paraphernalia were found on her. The police seized a handphone, a mobile printer, two lottery tickets, and RM116 cash from Natalia. In another case, a man, who pleaded guilty to a cheating charge will know his fate on June 12. Advertisement Mohammad Shaiful, who appeared before Magistrate Wan Farrah Farriza Wan Ghazali, pleaded guilty to being involved in a cheating offence on Sept 5, 2024, at 10.30pm, at a restaurant in Putatan. However, the court deferred facts and sentencing to June 12 following an application by Mohammad's counsel and released Mohammad on an extended court bail. Charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code, the accused faces a jail term of up to six months or a fine or both on conviction. Counsel Jagnesh Jaya represented Mohammad. Meanwhile, three people were penalised for having syabu. Azmil, Tison and Juvy Mercado admitted to having syabu weighing 0.04gm, 0.07gm and 0.15gm, respectively on March 27 and March 28, this year. Azmil and Tison were jailed six and seven months, respectively while Juvy was fined RM1,800 or five months' jail. They were charged under Section 12 (2) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 which provides for a fine of up to RM100,000 or up to five years jail or both on conviction. Inspector Mohamad Hamidi Mohamad Hamzah prosecuted. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
