11 Persons Arrested For Alleged Links With Al-Qaeda & ABT Terror Outfits: Assam
In Assam, 11 persons were arrested on July 28, for having alleged links with terror outfits. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Bengaluru police have shared information regarding how the accused got funds from Bangladesh and their bank statements". Some of the arrested persons are suspected to have connections with Al-Qaeda in Indian Sub-… read-more
Tags: Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Al-Qaeda, ABT, terrorist
Courtesy: ANI
Assam Police Busts Al-Qaeda-Linked Terror Cell; 11 Apprehended
Assam police apprehended 11 people for suspected ties to global terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Bangladesh-based Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT). According to police, the 11 detainees are "connected to Islamic fundamentalism" and have ties to AQIS and ABT. The police have confiscated several electronic devices and damning… read-more
Tags: Al Qaeda, Assam, arrest, Terrorists, Police
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
People From Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur Extend Support To Naga Solidarity Walk
To support the Global Naga Forum (GNF) organised a two-day Naga Solidarity walk, hundreds of Nagas from Assam, Arunachal, Manipur and Nagaland, came together. On July 28, the GNF started the "One People, One Destiny" walk, from Kohima, expecting the convergence of thousands of Nagas in Senapati Town in Manipur on July 29. The walk will be resumed after a halt at night in the Maram Naga area, Manipur.
Tags: Solidarity Walk, Nagaland, Manipur, Assam, NGF
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Famous Assam Literateur Atulananda Goswami Passes Away
Famous Sahitya Akademi Award-winning litterateur Atulananda Goswami (87) passed away, on July 27. Known for his novels and short stories, died at a hospital in Guwahati, confirmed his family members. Furthermore, Goswami was in the ICU for the past 10 days and took his last breath. Moreover, the last rights of Atulananda Goswami were performed by his son at the Navagraha crematorium in Guwahati, Assam.
Tags: Atulananda Goswami, Art, Literateur, died, Assam
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Elderly Woman Killed For Allegedly Practicing Witchcraft: Assam
In Assam's Kokrajhar district, an adivasi woman was killed on a suspicion that she was practicing witchcraft. The incident took place on July 23, in Bongaijora village Part-II in the district. According to the police, the 55-year-old woman was covered in a pool of blood in the verandah of her house. Three persons have been arrested in connection to the murder. Further investigation is underway.
Tags: witchcraft, Assam, kokrajhar, Bongaijora, murder
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Police Arrest 2 Youths For Alleged Rape Of Minor Girl: Assam
In Assam's Hailakandi district, two youths have been arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl, informed police on July 21. The accused have been identified as Abul Hussain and Salim Uddin. According to Superintendent of Police Gaurav Upadhyay, the minor was raped in the forest area of Kanchiala village. He further stated that the forest area is very remote, and the officials have taken the matter very seriously.
Tags: Assam, Hailakandi, Kanchiala Forest, rape, Minor Rape
Courtesy: ANI
Earthquake Of 4.8 Magnitude Jolts Manipur: NCS
The National Centre of Seismology (NCS) informed that an earthquake of 4.8 magnitude occurred in Manipur, on July 16. The earthquake occurred in the East South-east Moirang, at around 11:42 pm, and had a depth of 94 km. NCS is the nodal agency of the Indian government, that monitors earthquake activities in the country. Furthermore, on July 5, an earthquake of 3.7 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred in Assam.
Tags: Manipur, Earthquake, Assam, Moirang, NCS
Courtesy: ANI
Six Elephants Stranded In Muddy Pond Rescued By Forest Dept Officials: Assam
In Assam's Goalpara, six elephants which were stranded in a man-made muddy pond, has been rescued successfully, informed Forest Department. The pond is situated in Chaibari, Lakhipur. Soon after receiving information about the stranded elephants, the Forest Department officials rushed to the spot. Reportedly, the elephants were pulled out by creating an escape way using an excavator.
Tags: Assam, Goalpara, Chaibari, Lakhipur, Elephants Stranded
Courtesy: ANI
Security Forces Seize 477 Kg Ganja In Assam's Karbi Anglong
In Assam's Karbi Anglong district, police seized 477 Kg ganga from a truck, on July 17. The incident occurred in the Bokajan town, and driver Ram Chandra Yadav (57), was arrested. Upon receiving a piece of confidential information, the security forces set up a temporary check post at Khakrajan area. Reportedly, the truck which was intercepted, was coming from Dimapur side of Nagaland.
Tags: Ganja, Assam, Karbi Anglong, Nagaland, Narcotic
Courtesy: ANI
Woman Forced To Drink Acid By In-Laws In Assam's Karimganj; Dies
In Assam's Karimganj district, the in-laws of Sumna Begum allegedly forced her to consume acid, due to which she passed away, police said on July 14. Following the incident, police arrested her husband Shakeel Ahmed. The family of the deceased claimed that Begum was physically and mentally tortured last few days. Reportedly, Begum succumbed to her injuries, and died at hospital.
Tags: Assam, Karimganj, Sumna Begum, Acid Consumption, murder
Courtesy: ANI