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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pahalgam probe: In hunt for gunmen, 2 possibilities on radar
New Delhi: The manhunt for the Pahalgam attackers continues with no arrests since the April 22 assault at Baisaran meadow. (PTI) Indian security forces are pursuing two theories about the whereabouts of three terrorists who killed 26 tourists in Kashmir two months ago, with officials divided over whether the attackers remain in hiding or have fled to Pakistan. The manhunt for the Pahalgam attackers continues with no arrests since the April 22 assault at Baisaran meadow, according to three security officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. Authorities have identified the suspected attackers as Hashim Musa, also known as Suleiman, and Ali Bhai, also called Talha Bhai — both Pakistani nationals — and local operative Adil Hussain Thokker. The government has offered rewards of ₹ 20 lakh for each suspect. Initial eyewitness accounts suggested four to five terrorists could have been involved, though security forces have so far identified these three. Security agencies are split between two assessments of the terrorists' location, the officials said, citing these as based on 'tell-tale signs' and 'intelligence assessments'. The first theory suggests the same group was involved in a May 22 gun battle with security forces in Kishtwar's dense forests, where one army soldier was killed and two others wounded. Officials believe the attackers then fled deeper into the jungle towards the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban border region and may have crossed into Pakistan. The second assessment holds that the terrorists remain hidden in the Tral ridge area, avoiding electronic communication with Pakistani handlers or local contacts. 'Both theories are based on intelligence assessments and have been discussed in detail by the Army, paramilitary forces and Jammu and Kashmir police,' said one official. 'But there is no definite answer.' Most security officials favour the second theory, citing heavy troop deployment near the border following the attack and continuous satellite surveillance. The National Investigation Agency, which is formally investigating the case, has questioned hundreds of people over two months, including suspected collaborators, pony operators, vendors and tourism workers. Investigators have also examined videos and photographs taken by families at Baisaran that day. Since the April attack, security forces have killed six terrorists in separate encounters across Kashmir, but the Pahalgam attackers remain at large. The Resistance Front, a proxy group for the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba organisation, claimed responsibility for the attack. Indian agencies say the group is a front used by Pakistan to avoid international sanctions. As first reported by HT on April 24, intelligence agencies traced the attack's digital communications to safe houses in Muzaffarabad and Karachi, establishing Pakistani involvement in what officials described as similar to the control room-operated 2008 Mumbai attacks. India responded with Operation Sindoor on May 7, bombing nine terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in pre-dawn strikes that killed at least 100 militants. The operation sparked four days of cross-border fighting involving fighter jets, missiles and artillery. On the night of May 9-10, the Indian Air Force struck targets at 13 Pakistani airbases and military installations before hostilities ended on May 10. Last week, the Financial Action Task Force condemned the Pahalgam attack, saying such operations require significant funding and money transfer capabilities between terrorist supporters. India also raised the attack at a United Nations meeting in Vienna last month, accusing Pakistan-based groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad of orchestrating attacks on Indian soil.

The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
AIMPLB members demands withdrawal of Waqf Amendment Act 2025
I Suleiman Khan, assistant general secretary and State Convener of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and AIMPLB district convener Dr. Mohammed Asgar Chulbul criticised the Central Government for introducing the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, and said that they would continue to protest until the bill is repealed. Mr. Suleiman and Dr. Chulbul, addressing joint press persons in Kalaburagi city on Tuesday (June 17, 2025), alleged that the newly amended Waqf Act is aimed at weakening the foundations of Waqf governance and undermining the rights of Muslim community. They alleged that the government wants to control the Waqf properties by regulating their management and the power it gets through the new Act to determine whether the property belongs to Waqf or not. Opposing the inclusion of non-Muslim members on the Waqf Boards, Mr. Suleiman said that it would interfere with the Muslim community's right to manage its own affairs, given by the Constitution. Dr. Chulbul alleged that the Modi-led Government was targeting the Muslim community by misusing its majority to bring in discriminatory amendments to the Waqf Act forcibly against the will of the community. Furthermore, the condition requiring a Waqf (donor) to be a practicing Muslim for at least five years is not only against the Indian legal framework and constitutional Articles 14 and 26 but also conflicts with Islamic Sharia principles, he added. 'We wish to make it clear that these amendments not only violate the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15, 25, 26 and 29 of the Indian Constitution but also expose the government's malicious intent to gain total control over the administration of Waqf properties' Dr. Chulbul expressed. These new Waqf Amendment Act prevent the Muslim minority from freely managing their own religious endowments (Waqf). Articles 25 and 26 of the Indian Constitution guarantee the freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion, as well as the right to establish and manage religious and charitable institutions, but the newly enforced law deprives Muslim community of these fundamental rights. They urged the immediate intervention of the President of India to withdraw the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, citing it as undemocratic and anti-minority.


Saba Yemen
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Enemy forces install iron gate at entrance to Duma village, south of Nablus
Nablus – Saba: Israeli enemy forces installed an iron gate at the entrance to Duma village, south of Nablus, on Saturday. The head of the Duma Village Council, Suleiman, said that the enemy forces closed the only entrance to the village with an iron gate, according to the official Palestinian News Agency. He pointed out that Duma is one of the only villages without any direct roads to neighboring villages, due to its geographical location, making this entrance the only lifeline for the village's residents. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print


Arab Times
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait ends World Cup qualifying campaign with a loss
SEUOL, June 10: Kuwait returned from Seoul after suffering a 4-0 defeat against South Korea at the World Cup Stadium in the South Korean capital. The match was the tenth and final round of Group B in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. South Korea finished top of the group with 22 points, while our team remained in sixth and last place with five points. Throughout the qualifiers, the national team played 10 matches, drawing five and losing five. Argentina's coach, Juan Pizzi, started the game with a lineup including Suleiman Abdul Ghafoor, Mishari Ghannam, Mohammed Al-Nassar, Fahad Al-Hajri, Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi, Reda Hani, Ahmed Al-Dhafiri, Jassim Al-Matar, Talal Al-Qaisi, Ahmed Al-Zanki, and Youssef Majed. From the opening minutes, the South Korean team dominated possession and controlled the game, thanks to strong organization and skillful midfield play, launching multiple attacks on Abdul Ghafoor's goal. Kuwait, however, retreated too much into midfield despite the match being a formality—South Korea had already secured the top spot and World Cup qualification, while our team was out of the running for direct qualification and the Asian playoffs. The Koreans varied their attacks well, utilizing both central and wide areas, repeatedly threatening Suleiman's goal. Suleiman's alert goalkeeping kept the scoreline respectable in the early stages. In the 18th minute, Jo Bae nearly scored with a powerful shot from outside the box, which Suleiman deflected for a corner. Korea broke the deadlock in the 30th minute when Jo Won-gyeon scored from a corner, the ball deflecting off Fahad Al-Hajri before crossing the line. Our team's best chance in the first half came in the 38th minute when Ahmed Al-Zanki surged into the penalty area but mishandled a pass intended for Talal Al-Qaisi. The second half saw continued Korean dominance, with two quick goals: Kang Lee scored in the 51st minute, followed by Oh Se-hyun in the 54th minute. O also nearly added a fourth goal two minutes later when his shot hit the post after Abdul Ghafoor's save. To change the game, coach Pizzi made three substitutions, bringing on Fawaz Ayed, Moaz Al-Asima, and Hussein Ashkanani for Reda Hani, Jassim Al-Matar, and Yousef Majed, but the team's performance did not improve. Kuwait earned a corner in the 69th minute, but Fahad Al-Hajri mishandled the delivery, missing the opportunity. Substitute Jeon Lee sealed the victory for South Korea with a fourth goal from inside the penalty area in the 72nd minute.


Iraqi News
03-06-2025
- General
- Iraqi News
Iraqi Olympic cyclist Wahbi Suleiman wins Shanghai Championship
Shanghai ( – Iraqi Olympic National Cycling Team member Wahbi Suleiman has clinched victory at the Shanghai Cycling Championship in China, topping a field of over 40 riders from various Shanghai clubs. Suleiman won the 70km individual road race. His triumph came after a month-long intensive training camp in Shanghai, which he attended alongside youth national team cyclist Murtadha Haider. Both represented the UCI (International Cycling Union) Training Center at the championship. Unfortunately, Haider had to withdraw from the race due to an injury sustained in a fall caused by heavy rain during the event. Ali Hameed, President of the Iraqi Cycling Federation, stated that both athletes significantly benefited from the UCI-supervised camp, which included rigorous training, physiological tests, and lectures from accredited coaches. 'Wahbi Suleiman managed to win the championship title,' Hameed confirmed. Suleiman's victory in Shanghai highlights the progress of Iraqi cyclists benefiting from international training and competition.