Militants open fire, hurl bombs as fresh violence hits Manipur | India News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Fresh violence erupted Saturday night in Manipur’s Imphal West and Bishnupur districts, with reports of suspected militants using sophisticated firearms and bombs in both attacks. No fatalities were reported.Militants launched an attack around 7pm in Koutruk Ching Leikai village in Imphal West district, promoting retaliatory action from security forces stationed in the area. “The…

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Bahraich violence: Protestors torch shops, hospitals after man killed in clash during idol immersion | Lucknow News – Times of India

Violence erupted during Gopal Mishra’s funeral procession in Bahraich after he was shot during a clash between two communities over DJ music. A mob set several vehicles inside an auto showroom on fire. An FIR has been registered, and police detained 20 to 30 individuals. The situation is now under control, according to authorities. NEW…

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‘PM’s indifference is unpardonable’: Priyanka Gandhi on fresh violence in Manipur | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress on Monday mounted a fresh attack on PM Modi for not visiting strife-addled Manipur, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressing concern over the internal security risks.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the PM “has not made any effort to stop” the violence and the subsequent fallout. In a piercing…

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Manipur minister denies role in drone attacks | Guwahati News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Manipur’s tribal affairs and hills minister Letpao Haokip denied Wednesday allegations levelled by Delhi-based Bharat Hindu Maha Sena (BHMS) that he masterminded the recent drone bombings by suspected militants at Koutruk in Imphal West district. BHMS had announced a Rs 1 lakh bounty on his head, prompting Haokip to respond.Haokip expressed his bewilderment at…

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Brooklyn parade shooting: Gunman targets group, injures five during West Indian celebration in NYC – Times of India

Five people were shot Monday during New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade, an annual celebration of Caribbean culture that has once again been marred by violence, according to police.The incident occurred around 2:35 pm along the parade route in Brooklyn, where a gunman, targeting a specific group, opened fire. NYPD Chief of Patrol…

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‘Height of barbarism, targeting of minorities’: Congress attacks bulldozer action in BJP-ruled states | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday flayed the idea of “bulldozer action” as a means to justice and called it an act of “barbarism” that requires immediate attention. The grand old party also flagged, what it called the “repeated targeting of minorities” with the use of state machinery in BJP ruled states.The opposition charge comes…

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Anticipating violence during Nabanna march, Bengal tells SC – Times of India

KOLKATA: Bengal government submitted before the Supreme Court on Thursday that it is anticipating violent protests during a Nabanna (state secretariat) march scheduled for August 27, involving acid bombs, guns, and planned attacks against police, reports Dwaipayan Ghosh. The state highlighted a “volatile and surcharged environment” being misused by some people spreading false information on…

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