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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Pakistan will be wiped out': J&K LG Manoj Sinha's stern warning for ‘terrorist nation'
Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Pakistan will be wiped out if it continues to nurture terrorists in its backyard. Speaking at a cultural event in Jammu, Sinha reiterated India's warning, adding that armed forces are prepared to strike 'every inch' of Pakistan's territory if provoked further. "India has warned terror state Pakistan that our forces can attack every inch of its land, and its entire existence could be wiped off the face of the earth if it continues to nurture terrorists in its backyard," Sinha said after attending a theatrical performance of Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's epic poem Rashmirathi, organised by the University of Jammu. Also Read | 'Roti khao, warna meri goli to hai hi': PM Modi's stark warning to Pakistan "I am proud to see that our young generation is fulfilling the dreams of our founding fathers. They are upholding democratic values, protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, and making sure that the terror state Pakistan is punished for its misadventure," he said. Sinha's stern message comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, India's military retaliation following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. The J&K LG hailed Operation Sindoor as a bold demonstration of India's zero-tolerance approach to cross-border terrorism and praised the armed forces for their decisive actions against what he described as a 'terrorist nation.' Also Read | What EAM Jaishankar said about China's role in the India-Pakistan conflict: 'Draw your conclusions' Sinha also urged India's youth to mirror the spirit of the armed forces by contributing to national growth through innovation, education, and service. "Just like brave soldiers are standing firm in protecting the borders, our young students too should dedicate themselves to driving innovation and India's economic growth," Sinha further said. He paid homage to the great poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and recalled his invaluable contribution to Hindi literature, Indian nationalism and society at large. Also Read | What sets Operation Sindoor apart from past strikes on Pak-backed terrorism? Army veterans answer "Dinkar is incomparable. His poems are timeless, and each verse is dedicated to existence. He induces intense feelings in his epic, and the nation can sing a song through his words. Our ancestors and great warriors have given voice to their feelings through the immortal personality of Dinkar," he said. The L-G said that the representation of Dinkar's epic was dedicated to the heroes of the armed forces who taught a lesson to the terrorist nation Pakistan and demonstrated courage, sacrifice, prowess and justice.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Erdogan's horrible 'terror fight' joke as he meets Pakistan PM, army chief after India warns Turkey
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul on Sunday (May 25), Erdogan's office said the two countries would strive to boost cooperation, particularly in defence, energy and transportation. Istanbul meeting came amid India's stern message to Turkey over Pak-backed terrorism. Watch for more details.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Op Sindoor: New video of Indian Army's attacks shown in PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat? Pakistan
In his first 'Mann ki Baat' episode since India launched Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the valiant efforts of Indian armed forces in striking terror hideouts in Pakistan. Notably, the episode also featured new visuals of India's strikes, including aerial views. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, striking several targets across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in response to the Pak-backed terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Watch the video for more details.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Inside India's covert operation that crushed ISI's spy ring and foiled Delhi terror plot
Indian intelligence agencies have reportedly foiled a major espionage operation orchestrated by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), following a three-month-long covert operation that culminated in the arrest of two individuals, including a Pakistani agent operating in the national capital. The dismantling of the spy ring marks a significant blow to ISI 's alleged plans to orchestrate a terror strike in Delhi , according to a report in The Times of India (ToI). The operation, launched in January based on an initial tip-off, revealed that an ISI-backed agent was en route to Delhi via Nepal to collect classified military data, including documents, photos, and GPS coordinates. Officials told ToI that the intelligence inputs indicated a possible terror plot using this information. The arrested man, identified as Ansarul Miya Ansari , was apprehended on February 15 in central Delhi while reportedly attempting to return to Pakistan via Nepal with sensitive materials. Ansari, originally from Nepal and working as a taxi driver in Qatar since 2008, is believed to have been recruited and radicalised during a visit to Rawalpindi in June 2024, where he was allegedly introduced to top Pakistani Army officials and trained in espionage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo The probe has also raised concerns about the involvement of certain staffers at the Pakistani High Commission in Delhi. ToI reports that ISI officers Muzammil and Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish, who had been cultivating Indian YouTubers and influencers, may have played a role in the broader plot. During the covert operation, intelligence operatives reportedly stayed a step ahead of the suspect throughout. A source told ToI, 'Our men were actively collecting intel on Pak-backed terror outfits and sleeper cells across India. After grenade attacks on police stations in Punjab by Babbar Khalsa International , we sensed a bigger plan targeting public safety in northwest India.' Live Events Following his arrest, Ansari was handed over to the Delhi Police and booked under the Official Secrets Act for possessing and attempting to transmit sensitive military documents to Pakistani handlers. Investigators also arrested Akhlaque Azam, a Ranchi-based man who allegedly provided logistic support to Ansari. Analysis of their mobile phones revealed suspicious conversations suggesting a broader conspiracy, ToI reported. Last week, a chargesheet was filed against both suspects. They are currently lodged in Tihar Jail's high-security wing, with officials reportedly keeping a close watch to prevent them from influencing other inmates. According to ToI, the chargesheet includes Ansari's confession, in which he admitted being recruited in Qatar with initial financial incentives before being radicalised over issues like the Babri Masjid demolition and India's CAA/NRC policies. He was later tasked with procuring classified documents from Delhi. With the trial expected to begin soon, a top intelligence officer told ToI on condition of anonymity: 'It may be a cat-and-mouse game, but India's agencies want to be the ones holding the reins.' With inputs from ToI.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
ISI spy ring planning a terror strike in Delhi dismantled, 2 in custody
NEW DELHI: Intelligence agencies dismantled a high-stakes espionage ring in a meticulously planned three-month-long covert operation, dealing a significant blow to ISI's attempts to carry out a terrorist strike in the national capital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The operation culminated in the arrest of two highly trained individuals, including , a Pakistani operative tasked with gathering sensitive information about Indian armed forces, sources said. The probe also points a finger of suspicion at some staffers of Pak High Commission in Delhi. It's suspected that ISI officers Muzammil and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish who had been cultivating Indian Youtubers and influencers were in on the plot. Sleuths a step ahead of spy at every turn The operation kicked off with a vague tip in Jan that a spy had been dispatched by ISI to collect sensitive documents/pictures/Google coordinates and was to arrive in Delhi via Nepal. The sleuths then developed the tip which revealed that an attack in Delhi was being planned and classified information about the armed forces was to be used to plan a terror attack. Despite the high stakes, intelligence officials had to wait till mid-Feb to make headway. The ISI agent had arrived in Delhi and had collected confidential military documents, sources said. The trap was set, and on Feb 15, Ansari was apprehended in central Delhi with sensitive documents while he was on his way back to Pakistan via Nepal. The operation, sources said, was a masterclass in espionage craft, with the agency officials staying one step ahead of the spy at every turn. "Our men were making efforts to collect information about Pak-backed terror outfits active in different parts of India and sleeper cells providing logistic support to them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After some grenade attacks outside police establishments in Punjab were carried out by ISI-backed terrorist outfit Babbar Khalsa Internation (BKI), the agency suspected a larger plot to threaten public safety in north-western India," said the source. "In view of this, proactive steps were taken to prevent any such planning of terror attack in Delhi-NCR. Sources were activated which culminated in the tip about this suspect's travel plans." Ansari was subsequently handed over to the police who then booked him for possessing and attempting to supply confidential documents related to the Indian Armed Forces to his Pakistani handlers. An FIR under the Officials Secrets Act was registered. The investigation also uncovered the role of Akhlaque Azam, a resident of Ranchi, who was providing logistic support to Ansarul in India. The two were in constant communication with their Pakistani handlers, and their conversations were laced with suspicion and intrigue, sources said. Azam was subsequently arrested in March. The analysis of their mobile devices uncovered suspicious conversations between both the arrested accused and their Pakistani handlers, which suggested a larger conspiracy. A few days ago, a chargesheet was filed in court against the two suspects even as further investigation is underway to identify more individuals involved in the conspiracy. But who was Ansari? A deep dive into his background revealed a complex web of deceit and radicalisation. During interrogation, Ansari revealed that he originally belonged to Nepal but had been living and working as a taxi driver in Qatar since 2008, where he was recruited by an ISI operative. Money was the first incentive and the brainwashing about the 'bigger cause' followed. He was asked to go to Pakistan and meet his handler in Rawalpindi. "In June 2024, he visited Pakistan for a month, where he was introduced to high-ranking officials of the Pakistani Army and radicalised by discussing issues like the Babri Masjid demolition and the implementation of CAA/NRC in India. Ansari was also trained in espionage and tasked with procuring secret documents from Delhi," a report filed in court reads. The trial is about commence shortly with the court having taken cognisance of the chargesheet. The two arrested men are lodged in high security wing of Tihar jail. A special watch is being kept over them so that they may not attempt to brainwash other inmates, sources said. "We are on high alert to prevent any threats to national security. It may be a cat-and-mouse game, but India's agencies want to be the ones holding the reins," said a top officer who didn't wish to be named.
