HP CM Orders Beefing Up Of Security Along State Borders
Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur has ordered the beefing up of security along the borders with other states. This comes after some Khalistani flags were found tied to the gates of the state assembly. Thakur has condemned the incident, and urged the state's residents to maintain peace in the state. Thakur shared, "We will soon review the security system at our borders with other states."
Tags: jai ram thakur, Himachal Pradesh, Khalistan, Security, state borders
Courtesy: ANI
J&K Security Force Seizes Ammunitions In Kupwara
In Jammu & Kashmir's Kupwara district, the security forces have seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a village near the Line of Control (LoC). The information was confirmed by the union territory police on April 19. As per PTI, the police recovered 10 pistols, 17 pistol magazines, 54 pistol rounds, and five hand grenades. Notably, the search operation was carried out after intelligence input.
Tags: Terrorists, Ammunitions, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Security, Kupwara
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Delhi Police Arrests 9 People In Jahangirpuri Violence, Tighten Security
In Delhi's Jahangirpuri region, tight security has been arranged after the recent clash amid the Hanuman Jayanti Processions, on April 16. In this regard, the city police arrested nine people, confirmed DCP North-West Usha Rangnani. DCP said, "9 persons including 8 police personnel and 1 civilian were injured and treated in a hospital. One Sub-inspector sustained a bullet injury. His condition is stable." Furthermore, investigation in the… read-more
Tags: Communal Violence, jahangirpuri, Delhi Police, Security, Hanuman Jayanti
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Mumbai Police Assures Full Security During IPL 2022
In an official statement, Mumbai Police said that they are all geared up to ensure security of players and organisers of IPL 2022, scheduled in the city. On March 24, the police also dismissed terrorist inputs and confirmed extra security at hotels and stadiums where IPL will be held. Notably, 10 teams are participating in the 15th edition of the IPL.
Tags: IPL 2022, Mumbai Police, Security, IPL teams, stadiums
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Punjab CM Elect Bhagwant Mann Issues Orders, Withdraw Security Of Former MLAs & Ministers
Bhagwant Mann of AAP has issued orders to withdraw the security of many former ministers and MLAs in Punjab on March 12. However, the Badal family and former CMs Captain Amarinder Singh and Charanjit Singh Channi are exceptions. ''The safety of three and a half crore people is more important,'' said Bhagwant Mann. Notably, Bhagwant Mann from the AAP party will be the next Punjab CM, after winning Dhuri constituency.
Tags: politics, Bhagwant Mann, withdrawal, Security, Punjab
Courtesy: India Today
Paragliding, Hot Balloon Flights Restricted During PM Modi's Visit: Pune
PM Modi is scheduled to visit Pune on March 6 to launch various developmental projects including Pune Metro. Ahead of PM's visit, District Collector Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh has issued an order to stop all paragliding activities and hot air balloon flights. "Legal action will be taken against anyone who violates the order under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code," the order states.
Tags: PM Modi, Pune, Security, Paragliding, Collector Rajesh Deshmukh
Courtesy: ANI
J&K Police Force Recovers Explosives, Averts Terror Attack
Jammu and Kashmir police with the Special Operations Group (SOG) have uncovered a major terrorist plan, with a large number of arms and ammunition including detonators, remote control IEDs, pistols and explosives. The load was brought in by a drone of The Resistance Front (TRF), of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist-group. The drone activity was brought in by the instructions from Pakistan's ISI, stated the police and… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Security, Terrorism, Terrorist attack, Pakistan
Courtesy: ANI
Security Beefed Up Ahead Of Polling In Uttarakhand
The Chief Electoral Officer of Uttarakhand, Sojanya said that the security arrangements have been made at 11,697 polling booths. She further added, all the arrangements and preparations have been made in Uttarakhand. "The polling party has been sent to Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh and the rest will be sent today," said Sojanya. Notably, Uttarakhand elections for 70 seats are scheduled for February 14 and counting will take place on March 10. … read-more
Tags: Uttarakhand, Assembly Elections, uttarkashi, polling booth, Security
Courtesy: ANI
WhatsApp To Soon Roll Out Two-Step Verification For Desktop Users
Whatsapp, owned by Facebook (Meta), is expected to soon introduce two-step verification for desktop users. The feature will be launched to secure unauthorised logins. For desktop logins, the users have to open the web format of WhatsApp and it will sync all media files to the browser. Unlike Mobile phones, the desktop does not require any PIN currently. ''WhatsApp wants to make it easier to manage two-step verification everywhere,''… read-more
Tags: Technology, WhatsApp, Security, New feature, Facebook
Courtesy: Live Mint
Explosives, Naxal Materials Recovered Near Odisha-Andhra Border
A huge quantity of explosives, suspected to be abandoned by the Naxals have been seized by security forces in Malkangiri Odisha on January 14. The explosives including tiffin bombs, 20 web-belts, 19 jungle-caps and medicines were found, after a joint operation was laid by Special Operation Group & Voluntary Force near Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border. In the last one month, forces have recovered such incriminating materials, for the third… read-more
Tags: Border areas, Recovery, Explosives, National, Security
Courtesy: ANI