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Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Two days on, FIR lodged in bomb hoax at high court case
Two days after a high-alert security situation unfolded at the Punjab and Haryana high court due to a threatening email warning of multiple RDX-based improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted on the court premises, Chandigarh Police registered an FIR for cyber terrorism and criminal intimidation on Saturday. Lodged under Section 351(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66(F) of the IT Act against unknown persons at the Sector 3 police station, the FIR narrated that inspector Narinder Singh, station house officer of the said police station, received an alert from the Chandigarh Police Control Room around 11.01 am on Thursday regarding a possible bomb threat in the court's complex. The email, received at 9.44 am by the coordination branch of the high court, had originally been sent from ID singer_kovan@ claiming that six critical IEDs had been planted and were timed to explode at 3.15 pm. As per police, the IP address was traced to France, and the email ID was created in the United States. The subject line of the email read: '6 Critical RDX IEDs Placed in Punjab HC Tiruvallur Collectorate – Evacuate All by 3:15 PM | Eelam plus Dravida Nadu'. The email alleged a coordinated plan to assassinate Tamil Nadu leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami and target judicial and administrative officers investigating a high-profile narcotics and corruption nexus involving Kollywood celebrities, rogue IPS officers, and international surveillance tools such as RC-S Galileo, allegedly procured through Italian company Hacking Team. The email appeared to be authored by a person identifying himself as Singer Kovan, alias S Sivadas. The sender also urged authorities to coordinate with NSG, NIA, and IB and suspend all digital systems to avoid a potential cyber-triggered detonation. 'Similar emails have been reported from Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country. It appears that the sender intended to create panic through a fabricated bomb threat. The identities mentioned in the email have no known connection to the high court and seem to have been included deliberately to sensationalise the message,' said a senior police officer involved in the investigation.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Cross FIRs registered after advocates, district court complex employees clash
Following the clash between advocates and court employees at the District Court Complex on Monday, the Division Number 5 police have registered cross FIRs against both groups involved late Tuesday night. Based on a complaint filed by advocate Narinder Singh, the police have booked court employees Gurdeep, Navdeep, Akash, Maan Singh, Ravi Kumar, Harwinder Singh alias Tinku, along with at least five unidentified individuals. They have been booked under Sections 127(2) (wrongful confinement), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 351(3) (criminal intimidation), and 299 (deliberate act intended to outrage religious feelings) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Meanwhile, in a counter complaint, Sukhwinder Singh, an assistant record keeper at the court complex, accused a group of advocates, including Narinder Singh, Rohit Kumar, Rohit Thapar, Amandeep Singh, Harjinder Singh, Mohammad Intzaar, Varun Gupta, Sunny Sharma, Shubham Agarwal, Amit Kumar, and several unidentified accomplices of assault and property damage. They have been booked under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 132 (assault on public servant), 221 (obstructing public functions), 351(2)(3), 324(4) (causing damage exceeding ₹20,000), 191 (rioting) of BNS, and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. Advocate Narinder Singh claimed the conflict began when his colleague Rohit lost his wallet. Gurdeep, a court employee, reportedly informed Rohit that he had found it. When Rohit retrieved the wallet, he alleged that ₹8,000 in cash was missing. Upon questioning Gurdeep, an argument ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation. Narinder further alleged that the court staff, including Gurdeep, confined and assaulted them and even tossed his turban—an act that hurt religious sentiments. In contrast, Sukhwinder Singh stated that it was the advocates who first abused and attacked Gurdeep. He said that the employees tried to defuse the situation but were assaulted instead. Fearing further violence, they locked themselves in a room, but the advocates allegedly shattered a glass window using a brick and damaged government property. Sukhwinder also emphasised that the incident occurred during working hours, accusing the lawyers of obstructing public servants from performing their duties. ASI Subhash Chand, who is investigating the case, stated that further investigation is underway to determine the sequence of events and assign accountability.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Mehbooba Mufti meets families of civilians killed in Pakistan shelling in Poonch
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India] May 14 (ANI): PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday met families of victims who were killed in Poonch in shelling by Pakistan on unarmed civilians. Pakistan launched a targeted attack on the Sikh community in Jammu and Kashmir, hitting a Gurdwara in Poonch and the homes of Sikh community members. At least three individuals were killed in that particular attack. Pakistan's escalatory action, following India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, caused huge suffering to civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani shelling caused panic among villagers and damaged several houses. Visuals showed damaged civilian infrastructure, shattered window panes, cracked walls, and debris scattered across the lanes of the village. Pakistan shelling also targeted a school and two students lost their lives. If there were students inside there could have been a heavy loss of innocent lives. During heavy shelling across the Line of Control in the early morning of May 7, a shell fired from Pakistan landed just behind the Christ School, run by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, a congregation in Poonch. The shell fired from Pakistan hit the home of two students of the Christ School. Both students unfortunately lost their lives and their parents were severely injured. Another Pakistani shell struck a Christian Convent of Nuns belonging to the congregation of the Mother of Carmel, damaging water tanks and destroying solar panel infrastructure. Several priests, nuns, school staff and local residents took refuge in an underground hall beneath the Christ School during the shelling by Pakistan. President of Poonch District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee Narinder Singh said on May 7 that Pakistan Army's shelling has caused huge damage in civilian areas of Poonch, leading to several deaths and a shell hit a corner of Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara, He said one shell hit Geeta Bhawan and one shell hit a mosque also, killing a teacher in the mosque. 'Our neighbour has no sense at all, has made a huge attack on civilians. Civilians have suffered huge damage,' Narinder Singh said in a self-made video. He urged the Jammu and Kashmir government and the Centre to make efforts so that situation improves. Narinder Singh said locals were in panic and many had left their residences. 'Nearly 12 people have died in Poonch district due to cross-border shelling... In Poonch proper five people of the Sikh community and rest from the Muslim community have died. A shell hit one corner of our Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, because of which one door and a few glasses were it is a congested area, one shell has hit Geeta Bhawan and one shell hit a mosque also, killing one teacher in the mosque,' Narinder Singh said. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal strongly condemned the inhuman attack by Pakistani forces on the sacred Central Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Poonch. Condemning the inhuman attack, Badal stated that three Sikhs have lost their lives. The SAD leader expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and demanded adequate compensation to support them in their time of grief. 'Strongly condemn the inhuman attack by Pakistani forces on the sacred Central Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Poonch, in which three innocent Gursikhs, including Bhai Amrik Singh Ji (a raagi Singh), Bhai Amarjeet Singh and Bhai Ranjit Singh lost their lives. The Shiromani Akali Dal expresses complete solidarity with the families of the deceased Gursikhs and prays for peace for the departed and courage for their friends and loved ones,' he had said in a post on X. 'We demand that the martyrs be honored for their sacrifice and that the bereaved families receive adequate compensation to support them in their time of grief. The Sikhs have always been, and will continue to be, the sword arm of the country. We stand like a rock with our armed forces. Although the Shiromani Akali Dal and our country stand for peace, if our honor is challenged by the enemy, we need no reminder to fulfill our patriotic duties,' Badal added. India's precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure came in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The government had said that the perpetrators will face severe punishment and over 100 terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor. Indian Armed Forces effectively repelled Pakistan's subsequent military aggression and pounded several airbases in Pakistan. The two countries have now reached an understanding to stop firing and military action after Pakistan DGMO reached out to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
NZ Herald
12-05-2025
- Health
- NZ Herald
Auckland measles case: New supermarket, chemist identified as locations of interest
'You are considered immune to measles if you have proof of two doses of the MMR vaccine. People born before 1969 or who have evidence confirming measles previously are also considered immune.' The locations of interest across Auckland A Fullers360 spokesperson confirmed the infected person was a marine crew member. The ferry worker had recently travelled to Asia, where it is believed they contracted the virus, but they were not infectious during their flight home. The infected person had visited several public locations in Auckland while they were infectious. 'We are actively working with Health NZ and are following their guidance and protocols to ensure all necessary steps are being taken,' a Fullers360 spokesperson told the Herald. 'Staff who are considered to have been in possible contact with the known case in our crew are being contacted by Health NZ and will be guided by them on any further necessary steps.' More than 20 staff at Woolworths Kelston were exposed to the measles virus after a shopping trip by the infected person, with workers being sent home. A Woolworths New Zealand spokesperson said 22 of their team had been identified as close contacts. 'We are following the advice of Health NZ and our team members have been sent home as needed.' The infected person went into the store on the first Saturday afternoon in May. Woolworths Kelston manager Narinder Singh said the impacted team were briefed this morning with advice from Health NZ. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from person to person by breathing in air after a person with measles has sneezed, coughed, talked or even breathed. The measles virus can stay in the air even after the person with measles has left the room or area. A Woolworths NZ spokesperson said they were notified by Health NZ yesterday that a person with measles visited the Kelston store on May 3, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. The infected person, a ferry worker who took multiple journeys across Waitematā Harbour on May 5, also used the stairwell and elevator of Auckland Downtown Carpark. How severe is measles? Measles is a serious and highly contagious illness. It can also be spread after touching tissues, objects or other surfaces contaminated with an infected person's nasal mucus and saliva. Health NZ NPHS protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack said it can affect adults as well as children and babies. Measles symptoms usually start within 10 to 14 days after the initial exposure to the virus. Symptoms of measles include: fever (a temperature of at least 38C) cough runny nose sore, red eyes rash The rash develops three to four days after the other symptoms. It appears as pink or red spots or bumps which start on the face before moving down the rest of the body. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Children under 5, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing complications from the measles virus. One out of three people with measles will be sick enough to need hospital care. Complications include: How to protect yourself from measles A Health NZ spokesperson said a person is considered immune to measles if: If you think you have measles, it is important to stay home and seek medical advice. Call your usual GP or you can call Healthline for free 24/7 advice and support. People who are not immune to measles, or are unsure, can check with their healthcare provider about getting immunised.
New York Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Ordinary Indians are feeling jittery about the escalating conflict.
The worry is running deep in the parts of Kashmir and the rest of India that are in range of Pakistani weapons — and beyond them, too. The India-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir has been under artillery bombardment by Pakistan since earlier this week. A broader swath of India, from Kashmir in the north to the desert towns of Jaisalmer and Bhuj in the west, are said to be within range of Pakistani drone and missile attacks. In Poonch, in the India-governed part of Kashmir, six miles from the 'line of control' with the Pakistani part, Narinder Singh, a retired school principal, said that 13 people had been killed since India launched Operation Sindoor, aimed at avenging the victims of the terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22. Pakistani shells have fallen on the Poonch district before, Mr. Singh said, but he noted, 'This kind of shelling never has never taken place in Poonch town.' Five of his neighbors have been killed by shrapnel in the past three days, he added. 'I don't remember that kind of shelling even during the 1971 war.' Mr. Singh said that the market in his town had closed and that very few people were in the streets. 'Only some medical and grocery shops are open,' he said. By Friday though, the shelling had intensified again, he said, and so had the sense of fear. During the later bombardments, he added, 'No one was killed, because people had moved to safer houses and learned better how to stay safe.' In bigger cities of the northern Indian plains, 12 of which government officials said were the targets of Pakistani drone and missile attacks on Wednesday night, it also seemed that no one had been harmed. The sense of fear is real but vague, fed by a nationalistic press and social media. In the northern Indian city of Gwalior, which is home to an air base, a civilian hospital had painted its rooftop with a red cross on a white field. Blackouts farther north, in Chandigarh, another city with a big military presence, were intended to protect sites from aerial attack. The measures have left Neha Chaudhary, a housewife, wondering what to tell her two sons. 'A sense of stress has crept into them,' she said. Ajay Sharma, a physiotherapist in Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan State, which shares a 665-mile border with Pakistan, said 'I have been stocking up on rations like rice and lentils and flour. I have withdrawn cash from banks.' Families in New Delhi, 220 miles from the border, are doing the same — and keeping their gas tanks filled, too. In response to the anxiety, India's national oil company posted that its reserves were sufficient and that there was 'no need for panic buying.' Technology has changed perceptions of risk since the 1971 war between India and Pakistan, and even since the countries' high-intensity clash in Kashmir in 1999. Then, the two countries' nuclear arsenals were new. And the news media was relatively contained, too. Now, the flow of information — and disinformation — is constant. And though the possibility of escalation remains as untested as it was 26 years ago, the fact that both sides have access to nuclear weapons has become strangely familiar. 'Although we have full faith in our army, one cannot predict what will happen, given the circumstances,' Dr. Sharma, the physiotherapist in Jaipur, said. 'There is a sense of panic.'
