NEW DELHI: As Islamic State’s (IS) hold over swathes of territory in Iraq and Syriaweakens due to international military efforts and the likelihood of its battle-hardened foreign fighters returning to their respective homeland increases, agencies here have warned of a “grave” terror threat from the Indian returnees. Sources in the intelligence agencies estimate that number […]
NEW DELHI: Controversial Salafist preacher Zakir Naik has shifted his radicalisation activities to Nepal following the ban on his outfits in India under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Naik’s Pakistan connection also emerged during the probe by intelligence agencies. Naik’s cadres recently visited Kathmandu, Krishnanagar and Siraha and Birganj districts in the Terai region. […]
In North Afghanistan, Head of Sikh community in Kunduz shot dead by unknown gunmen in a very Talibani Style. Rampal Singh | HENB | Kabul | Dec 29, 2016:: A prominent Sikh leader in the restive Afghan city of Kunduz was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Thursday in a very Talibani style, the latest in […]
Israel has warned that tourist targets are under ‘immediate risk’ in India The threat referred to the ‘south-west of the country’, which includes Goa India is a popular destination for young Israelis after finishing military service Israel criticised recently by John Kerry for building of settlements in West Bank Israel has issued severe travel warnings […]
According to a report made by Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajote (BJHM), at least 98 people from the Hindu community have been murdered and 357 others injured across the country till December 29 this year. Revealing the report at a press conference held in Dhaka Reporters? Unity today, BJHM executive president Sukrtity Mandal said the report […]
The Chinese government has destroyed thousands of mosques over the past three months in the restive Xinjiang region in Beijing’s latest attempt to “rectify” the largely Muslim population there, RFA’s Uyghur Service has learned. Under the “Mosque Rectification” campaign launched by the Chinese Central Ethnic-Religious Affairs Department and overseen by the local police, the mosques were […]
Minor Hindu girl Ripa Rani, aged 17, was abducted for forced conversion to Islam for trafficking has been recovered. Bangladesh Minority Watch (BDMW) has reported that the minor Hindu girl was abducted from the Dhupchachiya Upazila while she was going to Talora Government College on 12.11.2016. She was recovered from Bogra Division at Bogra District […]
The unfortunate involvement of ruling Awami League is proved for attacks on minority Hindus in Bangladesh. Member and Ex-Members of Awami League were involved in Nasirnagar-Brahmanbaria attacks. Former chairman of Nasirnagar union belonging to Awami League – Abdul Ahad arrested over attacks on Nasirnagar Hindus in Bangladesh. Atul Brahmachari | HENB | Dhaka | Dec 27, 2016:: Bangladesh […]
The woman was killed after going to the market in Sar-e-Pul province Her husband was away in Iran when she went shopping for supplies The area is still under Taliban control Under Taliban rule women are prohibited from leaving their homes unless accompanied by a close male relative A woman has reportedly been beheaded […]
