Security has been beefed up in the nation ahead of the Republic Day, as central agencies have intercepted a call from Bangladeshi terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HTB). An attack could be reportedly carried out on January 23 by the HTB with the help of Jaish-e-Mohammad, Indian Mujahidin and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Security agencies including the BSF and Indian Army have been alerted.
2 militants killed in encounter in J&K’s Pulwama
Two militants, who were reportedly holed up inside a villager’s house in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, were killed on Wednesday in an encounter between militants and security forces, according to a police official. The operation, which started after a brief lull on Wednesday, had begun on Tuesday evening and will continue till the area is secure.
ISRO launches India’s 5th navigation satellite
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully launched India’s fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E from the spaceport at Sriharikota. “PSLV-C31 successfully places navigation satellite IRNSS-1E into the orbit,” ISRO said post the launch. The system which consists of seven satellites will provide real-time data on the position of objects to aid road, air and maritime traffic.
Pathankot attack suspect arrested from Haridwar
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) on Tuesday arrested a person, from Manglaur town in Haridwar district, suspected to have links with the recent terrorist attack on the Pathankot air base. Notably, this comes amid intelligence reports which claim Pakistan is yet to arrest Masood Azhar, the prime suspect in the attacks and the chief of the terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
NCR on alert as IG’s beaconed SUV gets stolen
An alert was sounded on Wednesday in the NCR after a blue beacon fitted Tata Safari SUV belonging to an Inspector General of Indo Tibetan Border Police was stolen from sector 23 on Tuesday. Officials have launched a manhunt owing to the upcoming Republic day alert in the capital. Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi has requested the public for assistance.