News for 'suicide attack'

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Mukhtar Hussain Shah, a resident of Nar village in the district's Mendhar tehsil, was disturbed as he was facing some domestic issues, he said, adding that he was not summoned as a suspect.

China's confidence in Pakistan 'seriously shaken' after Karachi bus attack

China's confidence in Pakistan 'seriously shaken' after Karachi bus attack

Rediff.com8 May 2022

This comes in the wake of the killing of three Chinese nationals and a Pakistani van driver who lost their lives in a car explosion inside the premises of the Karachi University of Pakistan on April 26.

Nagpur violence premeditated, says Fadnavis; curfew in parts of city

Nagpur violence premeditated, says Fadnavis; curfew in parts of city

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Nagpur Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said social media was used to vitiate the atmosphere, and appealed to the opposition not to politicise the matter.

Suicide attack during polls foiled, claim J&K cops

Suicide attack during polls foiled, claim J&K cops

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Three terrorists, including a serving soldier of the Pakistani army, have been arrested in the Kashmir Valley. State Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda on Tuesday said the three terrorists, belonging to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad, were to launch a suicide attack in Jammu during the ongoing assembly polls in the state.

Want to learn about suicide terrorism?

Want to learn about suicide terrorism?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

With terrorist groups increasingly taking to suicidal attacks, the internationally-renowned Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School in Vairengte, Mizoram, has introduced a course on suicide terrorism

Iraq: Suicide bombing kills 40

Iraq: Suicide bombing kills 40

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

sources said the explosion occurred at the Iraq army centre, Tamarat, near the town of Tal Afar, close to Mosul city.

Islamabad: Suicide blast kills 2

Islamabad: Suicide blast kills 2

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

One person was killed and another injured in a suicide attack on an office of the Special Branch of police in the Pakistani capital today.

Islamabad: Suicide blast kills 2

Islamabad: Suicide blast kills 2

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

One person was killed and another injured in a suicide attack on an office of the Special Branch of police in the Pakistani capital today.

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Both the terrorists, equipped with suicide vests and sophisticated weapons, were killed in the encounter on Friday, averting a major suicide attack in the city.

Pak Taliban behind deadly attack on army centre

Pak Taliban behind deadly attack on army centre

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on an elite Pakistani army training centre at Mardan in the country's northwest region.The suicide bomber unleashed his lethal payload in the midst of a parade, killing 27 soldiers and wounding 40 others. TTP spokesperson Ihsanullah Ihsan said, "We proudly claim responsibility for the Mardan attack; we sent the Fidayeen (suicide bomber) and he successfully carried out the attack."

Bomb attacks in Pak: Taliban claims responsibility

Bomb attacks in Pak: Taliban claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

The Taliban on Saturday claimed responsibility for a series of suicide attacks in Pakistan, including the bombing of Pearl Continental hotel in Peshawar. "We claimed responsibility for these attacks," said a telephone caller who introduced himself as Saeed Hafiz, a deputy of Hakeemullah Mehsud based in Orakzai tribal region.

Terror strikes Afghanistan again: 11 killed in suicide blast

Terror strikes Afghanistan again: 11 killed in suicide blast

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The attack took place near the home of a prominent politician Obaidullah Shinwari, a member of Nangarhar's provincial council.

Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel, terror act suspected

Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel, terror act suspected

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

An electric vehicle exploded and caught fire outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, according to officials and videos on social media.

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The incident took place in San Mateo on Monday, the police were quoted as saying by the the report.

TN sets up panel headed by SC ex-judge on state autonomy

TN sets up panel headed by SC ex-judge on state autonomy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced the formation of a panel headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to study the relationship between the Union and state governments and ensure state autonomy. The panel, which will submit its interim report in January 2026 and its final report in two years, will examine the transfer of subjects from the State List to the Concurrent List, citing the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) as an example of a subject outside state purview.

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rajouri Terror Attack: What We Must Learn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Thinning out of the counter infiltration and counter terrorism grid is fraught with the danger of revival of terrorism in the Poonch-Rajouri area, cautions Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd), the counter-insurgency expert.

Pak: Suicide bomber kills 30 Shia worshippers

Pak: Suicide bomber kills 30 Shia worshippers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2009

The suicide attacker entered an Imambargah or prayer hall at Chakwal, located about 90 km from Islamabad, where about 2,000 worshippers had gathered for a religious function, and blew himself up.

Pak arrests TTP leader for attack on Bhutto

Pak arrests TTP leader for attack on Bhutto

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Pakistani security officials have claimed arresting a Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan operative who is said to be the mastermind of the suicide attack which targeted former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's rally in Karachi in October 2007.

7 detained by police in connection with Pulwama attack

7 detained by police in connection with Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The youths were detained from Pulwama and Awantipora during the night on suspicion of links with the planning of the suicide attack.

Five 'suicide bombers' walk free in Pakistan

Five 'suicide bombers' walk free in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

In yet another case of militants walking free in Pakistan due to lack of evidence against them, an anti terrorist court Rawalpindi has acquitted five persons accused in various suicide bombings.

'Kabul attack marks Indo-Pak wrestle in Afghan'

'Kabul attack marks Indo-Pak wrestle in Afghan'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

A wave of suicide attacks in Kabul, which left 18 people dead -- half of them Indians, once again highlighted the bloody wrestle between India and Pakistan for influence in Afghanistan.

Operation Sindoor: 'Escalation Can't Be Ruled Out'

Operation Sindoor: 'Escalation Can't Be Ruled Out'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'It could take the form of sporadic LoC violation through heavy artillery and mortar fire, focusing on border villages where the Hindu Dogra population is predominant.'

Lahore: 8 killed in suicide blast

Lahore: 8 killed in suicide blast

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Five policemen were killed and 20 others were injured on Wednesday in a suicide attack outside a police station in a busy area in Lahore that was crowded with people celebrating on the eve of the country's independence day. The suicide bomber blew himself up outside a police station near Moon Market, one of the largest bazars in the posh Allama Iqbal Town locality, officials said.

Suicide bombing kills 15 in Pakistan

Suicide bombing kills 15 in Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The militant apparently blew himself up when police tried to intercept him in Bannu, reports said.

2 Indians among 5 guards killed in Kabul attack

2 Indians among 5 guards killed in Kabul attack

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Both Indians were employed as security guards with American company DynCorp, official sources told PTI.

Who is behind the Wagah border attack?

Who is behind the Wagah border attack?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Three militant factions, including splinter groups of the Taliban, have separately claimed responsibility for the suicide attack that took place after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah in Pakistan.

NIA raids 7 states over LeT radicalisation in Bengaluru jail

NIA raids 7 states over LeT radicalisation in Bengaluru jail

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The case was originally registered by the Bengaluru City Police on July 18 last year following the seizure of arms and ammunition, hand grenades and walkie-talkies from seven of the accused persons. The seizure was made when the seven men were in the house of one of the accused.

3 Indians killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

3 Indians killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Three Indians were on Wednesday killed in a Taliban suicide attack on a NATO supply company's compound in Kabul.

Pulwama attack not an intelligence failure: Govt in Parliament

Pulwama attack not an intelligence failure: Govt in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'All agencies are working in a coordinated manner and the intelligence inputs are shared among various agencies on a real-time basis

Pulwama attack: JeM's Masood Azhar among 19 in NIA chargesheet

Pulwama attack: JeM's Masood Azhar among 19 in NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The 13,500-page chargesheet names Masood Azhar, his brothers -- Abdul Rauf and Ammar Alvi -- and his nephew Mohammed Umer Farooq, who had infiltrated into India in 2018 and was subsequently killed in one of the encounters in South Kashmir.

GT Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? Vote!

GT Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Jos Buttler powered Gujarat Titans to a dominant victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a brilliant half-century.

'Nowhere In Empuraan Did They Mention Godhra'

'Nowhere In Empuraan Did They Mention Godhra'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'They just showed riots created by some political party. They never mentioned the name of the place or the political party.' 'I don't know why these people are agitated.'

Pakistani police nab 8 members of Al Qaeda 'suicide squad'

Pakistani police nab 8 members of Al Qaeda 'suicide squad'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Eight members of an Al Qaeda suicide squad, including their local handler, have been arrested by Pakistani security agencies in past week, officials said.

Army expects more attacks in J&K

Army expects more attacks in J&K

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

'Militants are launching suicide attacks to lift the morale of their cadres,' Lt Gen Prasad, who was injured in an attack on an army camp in Akhnoor, said.

18 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan

18 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Asim Bajwa told Pakistani daily Dawn that "all four suicide bombers were killed" and a clearance operation is underway.

Judge among 11 dead in court attack in Pakistan

Judge among 11 dead in court attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

At least 11 people, including a judge, were killed and 25 others injured on Monday when suicide attackers lobbed grenades and opened indiscriminate fire in the premises of a local court in Pakistan's federal capital.

Pulwama attack: 80 kg high-grade RDX used by JeM terrorist

Pulwama attack: 80 kg high-grade RDX used by JeM terrorist

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The officials said the scattered remains of the bus, reduced to blackened bare frames after the blast, does not reflect that an improvised explosive device (IED) was used to target it.

Cong mouthpiece slams Tharoor for praising Kerala govt

Cong mouthpiece slams Tharoor for praising Kerala govt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The editorial, titled "Ahimsa Award for the Executioner?", criticized Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for praising the entrepreneurial growth of Kerala under the Left government. It argued that it was "suicidal" to weaken the party from within when the Congress was actively opposing the shortcomings of the LDF government. The editorial also criticized Tharoor's positive remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent US visit, calling it a mere gesture by two administrators to improve their image.

Suicide bomber kills four near Russian embassy in Kabul

Suicide bomber kills four near Russian embassy in Kabul

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes just two days after a second round of a four-country meeting in Kabul aimed at reviving talks with the Taliban

Suicide bombing targeted PPP: Benazir

Suicide bombing targeted PPP: Benazir

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Bhutto said militancy has grown so strong in Pakistan that it posed a challenge to the unity of the country.