SC Upholds Karnataka HC's Punishment Awarded To 4 Persons For 'Terror Plotting'
The apex court of India confirmed the punishment awarded to four persons involved in a terror plot. The accused were convicted and awarded life sentence, following a 2005 shoot-out in Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. In 2016, the Karnataka HC enhanced the sentence of seven-years imprisonment to life sentence. Reportedly, the shoot-out killing a professor, and left four other injured.
Tags: Bangalore, Indian Institute of Science, LeT, life imprisonment, Terror plot
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Intelligence Agency Alerts Possible Threat Ahead Of R-Day Celebration
Ahead of the Republic Day celebration, the Intelligence Agency in Delhi, issued threat for PM Modi and other dignitaries. On January 18, the AI issued security alert, stating "possible terror plot" from groups based out of Pakistan-Afghanistan, attacking through drones, on R-Day. Meanwhile, recently, the bomb squad recovered explosives from Ghazipur Flower Market, Delhi. In addition, the Delhi Police have deployed security forces, CCTV… read-more
Tags: Republic Day Parade, Delhi-NCR, Delhi Police, Terror plot, Indian Intelligence Agency
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal