Terrorism

Jammu and Kashmir: Explosion at Srinagar's Khayam Chowk due to mishandling of teargas canister

The explosion was low-intensity and has not affected routine life, the J&K Police told IBTimes, India.

Apr 8, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists open fire near election meeting venue in Anantnag

Terrorists opened fire at a crowd where a leader of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) was about to give a speech in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday.

Apr 8, 2017

Isis claims it shot down an Iraqi helicopter in Mosul

The Islamic State claims it shot down an Iraqi helicopter in Mosul claiming it shows the chopper shot down. Newsweek has not been able to verify independently that this video shows the crash, but the Iraqi military confirmed ISIS downed the chopper, killing two pilots . The helicopter was supporting elite Iraqi police forces fighting ISIS in Western Mosul. Its the first time that ISIS has shot down an aircraft over Mosul since Iraq launched an assault to retake the city in October 2016.

Apr 7, 2017

Isis claims it shot down an Iraqi helicopter in Mosul

The Islamic State claims it shot down an Iraqi helicopter in Mosul claiming it shows the chopper shot down. Newsweek has not been able to verify independently that this video shows the crash, but the Iraqi military confirmed ISIS downed the chopper, killing two pilots . The helicopter was supporting elite Iraqi police forces fighting ISIS in Western Mosul. Its the first time that ISIS has shot down an aircraft over Mosul since Iraq launched an assault to retake the city in October 2016.

Apr 7, 2017

St Petersburg explosion: 5 major terror attacks that rocked Russia in the past

Ten people were reportedly killed in an explosion on a train in a metro railway station in the second-largest city in Russia on Monday, April 3. Here are five terror attacks that rocked Russia in the past.

Apr 3, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch district

The Pakistan Army fired with small and heavy weapons at Indian posts in the Nakarkote area of the Degwar sector at around 9:30 am on Monday.

Apr 3, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 jawans injured after militants attack Indian Army convoy near JVC Hospital in Srinagar

The attack took place near JVC Hospital (also known as SKIMS Hospital) in the Bemina region of Srinagar. The injured have reportedly been taken to the Army Base Hospital in Srinagar.

Apr 1, 2017

Former Islamist speaks about his extremist upbringing

I was brought up believing that there is a war between Muslims and infidels, I was evil for being gay, and that extremism could atone for my sins.

Mar 30, 2017

Bhopal-Ujjain train blast: 'Had plans to attack UP's Bara Imambara, Waris Ali Shah dargah and Shia cleric,' accused Syed Mir Husain tells NIA

Syed Mir Husain who was arrested by the NIA said that the group had plans to attack Bara Imambara, Waris Ali Shah dargah and a Shia cleric along with the Bhopal-Ujjain train.

Mar 27, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama district's Padgampora village

An encounter between security forces and terrorists had taken place in the Padgampora village earlier this month. Two terrorists and a civilian were killed in the encounter.

Mar 26, 2017

London terror attack: 4 reasons why terrorism needs to be tackled with a new approach

Terrorism has a decentralised mode of carnage nowadays. Countries are finding dealing with lone wolf attacks difficult. To thwart the new version of terrorism, the perception and approach towards the menace must change.

Mar 24, 2017

Tourists and Londoners return to Westminster a day after London terrorist attack

Londoners and tourists have returned to the site of the Westminster terrorist attack a day later on 23 March. Speaking to IBTimesUK people said they did not fear another attack, feeling safe and assured by the police response.

Mar 23, 2017

Tourists and Londoners return to Westminster a day after London terrorist attack

Londoners and tourists have returned to the site of the Westminster terrorist attack a day later on 23 March. Speaking to IBTimesUK people said they did not fear another attack, feeling safe and assured by the police response.

Mar 23, 2017

Tourists and Londoners return to Westminster a day after London terrorist attack

Londoners and tourists have returned to the site of the Westminster terrorist attack a day later on 23 March. Speaking to IBTimesUK people said they did not fear another attack, feeling safe and assured by the police response.

Mar 23, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Militants attack police vehicle in Shopian district

A police vehicle was attacked by militants in the Behbag area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning.

Mar 23, 2017

LONDON ATTACK: Policeman among 5 dead as terrorist strikes outside UK Parliament

A policeman was stabbed and his attacker shot dead by officers after a major terrorist attack close to the Houses of Parliament in London that saw up to a dozen pedestrians hit by a car.

Mar 22, 2017

Applause in Brussels Metro station as it marks anniversary of attacks

A number of events were held in Brussels on 22 March to mark the first anniversary of a series of bomb attacks on the city’s metro and airport that left 32 dead and hundreds wounded. A minutes silence was held at the Zaventem airport, whilst the Metro system urged a minute of noise to coincide with the moment of the Metro bombing.

Mar 22, 2017

Twin blasts jolt Agra, a day after ISIS terror threat message and just hours after derailment bid

The blasts in Agra come just a day after terror group ISIS had issued a threat in the area.

Mar 18, 2017

Spanish police seize more than 10,000 firearms in huge counter-terrorism raid

Spanish police have released striking new images, showing thousands of rifles, machine guns, pistols, revolvers, shells and grenades that were seized in a huge counter-terror raid. The weapons were apparently “ready for sale to terrorist groups and organised crime” before being seized in January 2017. Five people were also arrested in the raid.

Mar 15, 2017

Spanish police seize more than 10,000 firearms in huge counter-terrorism raid

Spanish police have released striking new images, showing thousands of rifles, machine guns, pistols, revolvers, shells and grenades that were seized in a huge counter-terror raid. The weapons were apparently “ready for sale to terrorist groups and organised crime” before being seized in January 2017. Five people were also arrested in the raid.

Mar 15, 2017