Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India
In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, six construction workers and a doctor were killed in a terror attack. The assailants opened fire on a camp housing workers who were building a tunnel. The victims included Dr. Shahnawaz and workers from Punjab, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack as "dastardly and cowardly," while Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called it "horrific." Security forces are conducting operations to apprehend the attackers, who left behind an INSAS rifle and burned two company vehicles at the site.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:35am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India
A terrorist attack on a tunnel construction site in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of a doctor and six migrant workers. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident took place at a camp housing workers involved in the Z-Mohr tunnel project. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act. Security forces have cordoned off the area, with investigations underway to track the attackers. The Z-Mohr tunnel is strategically vital for the Indian Army.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India
The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, killing a doctor and six migrant workers. The attack, targeting both locals and non-locals, marks a shift in TRF's strategy. TRF chief Sheikh Sajjad Gul reportedly masterminded the assault, which was carried out by his local module. The victims were part of a construction team working on the Z-Morh tunnel project. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, which follows a recent killing of a migrant worker in Shopian on October 18.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:42pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India
Actor Salman Khan has received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding ₹5 crore to end the enmity. During a recent episode of Bigg Boss, he alluded to his ongoing struggles, saying, "Yaar, kasam khuda ki, what all I am going through." The Mumbai Police have arrested several individuals linked to the gang, who allegedly plotted to kill him. Reports indicate a plan involving firearms smuggled from Pakistan. Earlier this year, an FIR was filed against 18 gang members after shots were fired outside Khan's home.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:03pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India
7 people, including a doctor and six migrant workers, were killed by terrorists at a construction site in Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir. The victims were part of the team working on the Z-Morh tunnel, which connects Gaganeer to Sonamarg. The attack took place on Sunday evening. Security forces have launched a search for the attackers. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned the attack, calling it an act of cowardice. This comes just a day after another migrant worker was killed in a separate incident in Shopian.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:36pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India
A blast near a CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini on Sunday morning caused significant damage but no injuries. CCTV footage showed a two-wheeler passing by the site moments before the explosion. Residents described hearing a loud bang, with vibrations felt hundreds of meters away. Some thought it was a firecracker or an LPG cylinder blast. Police suspect a crude bomb, with forensic teams finding a white powder likely made of ammonium nitrate and chloride. "It felt like an earthquake," said one resident, with many reporting a strong chemical smell at the scene. Investigations are ongoing.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud revealed that he prayed to God for a solution during the Ayodhya dispute case. Speaking at a felicitation in his native village, he said, "I sat before the deity and told him he needs to find a solution." Justice Chandrachud reflected on the three months the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case was before him and emphasized the power of faith. "Believe me, if you have faith, God will always find a way," he added. He was part of the five-judge bench that delivered the 2019 verdict, allowing the construction of the Ram temple and allotting land for a mosque.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:41pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India
Authorities are investigating a blast near a CRPF school in Prashant Vihar, Delhi. Initial reports reveal traces of low explosives, suggesting a homemade bomb made with ammonium phosphate. No injuries were reported, but nearby vehicles and property were damaged. The police detected a foul chemical smell after the explosion. The National Investigation Agency and National Security Guard are also involved in the case. Officials believe the blast aimed to send a message rather than cause harm, as it occurred near a school wall in the morning. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage to identify suspects.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India
3 migrant workers were shot dead by terrorists at a construction site in Gagangeer, Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack happened at a camp where the workers, employed by a private company, were building a tunnel. Two workers died at the scene, while five others were injured. The area has been cordoned off by police and army personnel, who are searching for the attackers. The Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed the incident on X and said more details will follow. Security forces are on high alert following the attack.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:14pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India
Junior doctors in West Bengal will meet the government on Monday but will continue their hunger strike. They are protesting over the rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College. The doctors are demanding justice and the removal of state health secretary N S Nigam. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has met most of their demands but refused to remove the health secretary. Some of the doctors have been on hunger strike since October 5, with several requiring hospital care. They have warned of a statewide doctors’ strike if their demands are not met by October 22.