Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday hit out at the Mamata Banerjee-led state government over the reported clash in Birbhum, accusing it of turning the district into a 'blast factory' and criticised the state police, alleging that it has become 'defunct'
The seizure comes after the Indian Army and Assam Rifles under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hills and valley districts of Chandel, Imphal West, Kakching, and Thoubal.
District Police Officer Asif Bahader told Dawn that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast occurred at 1:45pm (local time) at Maulana Abdul Aziz Mosque on Azam Warsak Bypass Road, with the device planted in the mosque's pulpit.
Manipur Police conducted search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts of the state, officials said on Friday.
According to a senior officer, during the two-week deadline for surrender of arms and ammunition, a total of 990 arms were surrendered with 11,526 ammunition. Around 366 hand grenades, 230 bombs, and 10 Improvised Explosive Devices have been recovered between February 16 and March 6 in 11 di
Meanwhile, on upgrading the NIA, the minister mentioned the opening of new offices and also empowered the agency to investigate related to various laws, including the Explosive Substances Act, Human trafficking, cyber terrorism and Arms Act, 1959.
West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry has made waves in the Women's Premier League (WPL) with her explosive performances for UP Warriorz. She has already drawn comparisons to her compatriot Andre Russell, a tag she embraces with pride. Known for her aggressive batting and all-round abili
NIA special court in Punjab's Mohali has sentenced nine individuals to imprisonment in a case linked to the drone-based smuggling of explosives and arms.
In a series of search operations across Manipur, police recovered weapons, ammunition, explosives, and various military-grade equipment. These items were seized from several districts, including Imphal East, Jiribam, Ukhrul, and Tengnoupal, during security force operations on March 7.
The operations resulted in the recovery of 25 weapons, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores. Security forces also destroyed bunkers in the Kangpokpi district.
Israeli soldiers uncovered and destroyed a weapons depot and multiple improvised laboratories for explosives and drone production, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday.
The highly anticipated Aviation Premier League is set to begin on Friday at Mumbai's premier cricket grounds. The action-packed T10 cricket championship, officially approved by the Mumbai Cricket Association, will feature 15 thrilling matches over three days from March 7-9. The championship