UP ATS Arrests Two Terrorists Linked to ISI and Pakistani Gangsters
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has apprehended two individuals suspected of having ties to Pakistani gangsters and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to officials, the arrests were made following intelligence inputs that pointed to their involvement in activities aimed at undermining peace and security in India. ATS sources revealed that the accused had been in contact with handlers situated in Pakistan and were being directed to execute terror-related operations. Investigators disclosed that the duo employed a variety of communication methods, including social media and encrypted platforms, to coordinate with their handlers and plan activities. Authorities are currently examining potential links to larger networks engaged in radicalization and funding. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the full scope of their operations and any possible accomplices.
Firing in Central Delhi's Karol Bagh Leaves One Injured
A person sustained injuries after gunshots were fired in central Delhi's Faiz Road area near Kalka Das Chowk in Karol Bagh during the early hours of Friday. Police reported that the incident occurred between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., prompting a rapid response from law enforcement. Delhi Police confirmed that officers arrived at the scene shortly after the firing was reported, and a forensic team has been deployed to examine the area and collect evidence. Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting and the condition of the injured individual are pending as the investigation continues.
Candlelight Vigil Held in Imphal Over Killing of Two Naga Civilians
A candlelight vigil was organized in Imphal by the Naga People's Union, Imphal, and the All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM), under the guidance of the United Naga Council (UNC), to protest the recent killing of two Naga civilians. The vigil took place at Mao Market near MBC Church on April 23, drawing community members who gathered to express grief and demand justice. The protest was sparked by the killings along the Imphal-Ukhrul road, an incident that has generated concern and anger among Naga groups. Participants lit candles and called for accountability, emphasizing the need for security and protection of civilians in the region.
Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Extortion Threats Surface in Indore; Accused Remanded Again
Police in Indore have registered an FIR after fresh threats and extortion demands were allegedly made in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Investigators have linked the case to a similar earlier incident in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district. DCP (Crime Branch) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi stated that two individuals, Chetan Pawar and his acquaintance, received WhatsApp messages threatening them and demanding ransom, with the suspects using multiple VPN numbers to conceal their identity. Tripathi noted that the case bears similarities to a previous incident in Khargone, where Rajpal Chandravat was arrested for attempting to act on threats issued in the gang's name. He added that police have obtained concrete evidence of Chandravat's involvement, and he has been taken into custody again for further questioning. Chandravat was initially remanded for three days, and police have sought an extension of four more days as the investigation continues. Authorities are probing possible links between the two cases while working to trace the origin of the threats.
Mall Shooting in Louisiana Leaves One Dead, Five Injured; Police Detain Suspects
A shooting inside a food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday resulted in one fatality and five injuries, causing panic among shoppers and staff who scrambled for safety. Authorities indicated that the gunfire stemmed from a confrontation between two groups and was not a random attack, although some innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfire. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill confirmed that bystanders were among those struck, while Police Chief TJ Morse stated that five individuals have been taken into custody and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The number of injured was initially reported to be higher but was later revised. Among the victims were three high school seniors from Ascension Episcopal School, according to a statement shared by Lafayette Parish President Monique Blanco Boulet, who described the incident as senseless violence and urged the community to keep affected families in their prayers. School officials said they would not release further details out of respect for those impacted. Authorities have not yet disclosed what triggered the confrontation, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
