Violent clash in Nuh unveils alleged pre-planned cybercrime cover-up
A sudden clash that erupted on 31 July in Nuh district of Mewat, Haryana, took a dark turn when new information emerged, suggesting the incident was pre-planned to erase cybercrime history from police records. The violent attack, allegedly executed by a radical Islamist mob during the Jalabhishek Yatra on Shravan Somvar, has drawn serious attention from authorities.
Startling CCTV footage from the Cyber Police station in Nuh has come to light, revealing a bus entering the police station premises at the same time the Muslim mob was seen pelting stones at a nearby building. According to reports, the mob forcefully commandeered a public bus and rammed it into the boundary wall of the Cyber Police Station on the day of the Nuh anti-Hindu violence. Subsequently, the mob launched a targeted attack on the main building of the Cyber Police station.
An investigation into the incident has suggested that the attack on the Cyber Police Station was intended to destroy crucial evidence and records related to cybercrime activities in the region. Notably, Nuh has been known as a hub for cybercriminals, and the Haryana police recently carried out a massive crackdown that led to the arrest of more than 60 individuals involved in a ₹100 crore cyber scam, with 250 still at large.
Authorities are now looking into the possibility of an organized cybercrime syndicate being involved in orchestrating the attack, indicating that it may have been a coordinated attempt to retaliate under the guise of a communal angle. Various images, social media posts and video has emerged showcasing the premeditated nature of the attack.
The violent clash resulted in the loss of four lives, including two home guards, and left at least 30 others severely injured. Responding to the incident, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has condemned the attack and asserted that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the violence.
Pakistan hikes fuel prices; petrol now costs PKR 272.95 per litre
In a move that has sparked concerns for everyday citizens, the Pakistan government has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products. The decision, unveiled on Tuesday, comes amidst a backdrop of rising international oil prices and the country’s commitment to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. While the government aims to stabilize the economy, it recognizes the challenges faced by the public.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, in a video statement, emphasized the difficult choice they had to make. The price of petrol surged by 19 rupees and 95 paise, reaching 272.95 Pakistani rupees per liter. For high-speed diesel, the price rose by 19 rupees and 90 paise, settling at 273.40 Pakistani rupees per liter. While the increase was a necessary step to meet IMF requirements, the government is well aware of its potential impact on the lives of everyday Pakistanis.
Dar acknowledged that global fuel prices had been surging relentlessly in the last 15 days, making it challenging for the government to maintain stability without adjusting local prices. The commitment to the IMF’s standby agreement, reached after eight months of tough negotiations, necessitated implementing fiscal discipline measures, including the petroleum levy of up to 50 rupees per liter.
“We understand the hardships this might cause to our people,” Minister Dar stated with empathy. “If it were solely up to us, we would have opted for a smaller increase. But we are bound by our international commitments.”
The decision, however, couldn’t have come at a more precarious time, with general elections on the horizon. The coalition government faces political implications and the task of mitigating the impact of this price hike on the people they serve.
With an already high inflation rate of over 29%, citizens and businesses alike are feeling the pressure. The increase in fuel costs adds to the daily struggles of hardworking families and businesses, leaving many worried about the rising cost of living.
The government have sought to strike a balance between meeting IMF guidelines and ensuring the welfare of their citizens. Simultaneously, the central bank’s decision to maintain a tight monetary policy at 22% will add another layer of complexity to already failing economy. As the statistics bureau prepares to release the July inflation data, Pakistan watches with bated breath.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa blast :Death toll crosses 46
The aftermath of the devastating suicide blast that occurred during a Workers’ Convention in Bajaur Agency continues to reverberate, with the death toll rising to 46 and over 90 others reported injured. The incident has left the entire nation in shock and mourning as authorities investigate the heinous act of violence that occurred on Saturday.
The District Health Officer has confirmed the sad news of three more individuals succumbing to their injuries. Currently, more than 90 injured victims are receiving medical treatment in different hospitals across the region. As of now, 38 deceased have been identified and handed over to their grieving families, while eight bodies remain unidentified and are being held at the hospital.
The Lady Reading Hospital, a key medical facility in the area, is actively attending to the wounded. According to a hospital spokesperson, 16 of the injured are under their care, with most of them in stable condition. However, one individual is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to the severity of their injuries.
In response to the tragic event, the authorities have taken swift action in investigating the incident. District Police Officer Nazir Khan has revealed that three suspects have been detained in connection with the blast. The investigation process has been bolstered by evidence collected from the blast site, including samples sent for DNA analysis and geo-fencing of the crime scene.
The bomb disposal unit has also obtained crucial samples from the blast site, along with CCTV footage from the vicinity. These pieces of evidence are being meticulously analyzed to determine the organization responsible for the attack and the identity of the suicide bomber. The investigative teams are optimistic about making progress in the case soon.
Interestingly, both the Taliban government in Afghanistan and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) also issued condemnations of the incident. TTP spokesperson Muhammad Khorasani conveyed the organization’s strong condemnation and offered prayers for the lives lost. They expressed solidarity with the families of the martyrs and the injured, as well as with the leadership and workers of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the central spokesman for the Afghanistan government, reiterated the condemnation in a statement on Twitter. He expressed the “Emirate of Islamia’s” stand against the explosion in Bajaur Agency and extended condolences to the victims’ families. The Afghan government denounced the incident, affirming that such crimes are never justified.
As investigations continue, the entire nation remains on edge, eager for answers and justice for the victims and their families. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack at this time. The situation is being closely monitored by both local and international agencies, with hopes that the perpetrators will be swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.
“The Kashmir Files: Unreported”on Zee5, streaming from 11 Aug
Last year when the movie, “The Kashmir Files” was released, it created a lot of hype and buzz among the common people and celebrities. While most of them loved the Vivek Agnihotri directorial, others were vocal about their dislike of the film.The theme handled in the movie made everyone speak about it. The movie’s theme was the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus/pandits from Kashmir.
Recently, a filmmaker from Israel, Nadav Lapid, criticized this movie heavily at an IFFI event. As a fitting reply to this criticism, Vivek Agnihotri has announced that his documentary, “The Kashmir Files – Unreported” will stream on the OTT platform, ZEE5 from August 11 onwards. This documentary will focus on the investigation of the history of the Kashmir conflicts, the impact of the conflicts on the common people living there and the origin of the enmity between India & Pakistan.
Starring Vivek Agnihotri himself and his talented wife, Pallavi Joshi, this documentary will be a 7-episode series, in which each episode will throw light on a different angle of the Kashmir conflicts. The couple’s banner, IamBuddha Entertainment and Media LLP has produced this documentary. The team visited the Shankaracharya Temple in Kashmir as part of its promotional campaign. The trailer, released on 21 July, received a lot of appreciation from the Indians. Many felt that Agnihotri’s story brought tears to their eyes instantly. However, as expected, Pakistanis didn’t receive this well, and they criticized the trailer heavily.
A couple of days ago, Agnihotri, on his official Twitter handle, announced “The Kashmir Files – Unreported” would start streaming on ZEE5 from August 11 onwards. So, if you want to get into a journey of history to understand more about what led to the mega exodus of Kashmir Pandits from the Valley in the 1990s, mark your calendars right now. Watch this riveting tale from the comfort of your home, if you don’t want to miss out on an important piece of India’s history.
BLA launches attacks killing Paki death squad member
In two seperate attacks, the BLA attacked Pakistan military and a key member of a death squad in Zamuran and Noshki respectively.
The operations were executed to resist the military aggressions and enforced disappearances of Baloch youth in the region.
In Noshki, the BLA successfully targeted and eliminated Babo Hameed Mandai, alias Sami, an important member of a death squad on July 30. Earlier in 2019, Babo Hameed had deceived Baloch freedom fighters, leading to their arrest. He later surrendered to the enemy and was involved in running an enemy-sponsored death squad in various regions, including Batto, Reko, Doh Seh, Munjro, and Ahmed Wall.
Furthermore, Babo Hameed aided the Pakistan Army in enforced disappearances of Baloch youth and conducting raids on civilian homes. In June 2022, he was involved in supporting the military during their advances after a drone attack in Makhbali, Noshki. The deceased had direct involvement in military aggressions in several areas of Noshki and Kharan, including Doh Seh, Hazda Khaol, Makhbali, and Lijjay areas. The BLA has considered him a traitor and had placed him on their hit list, resulting in his ultimate elimination today.
Zamuran Attack
In a separate operation on 29 July, BLA fighters targeted a post of the Pakistani military in Abdoi, Zamuran. During the attack, one enemy personnel identified as Waheed Ullah was killed, and two more were injured. The injured were later evacuated by Pakistan military helicopters.
The BLA spokesperson, Jeeyand Baloch, stated that the group will continue to target Pakistan military and its collaborators until the liberation of Baloch motherland. BLA targeting death squad and those involved in enforced disappearances, outlines their exertion towards the exploitation of Balochistan by the occupying Pakistan Army. While the grievances of the Baloch people’s go unheard by the ears of Pakistan, organisations like BLA have started resisting the unwarranted exploitation and fight for the freedom of once independent nation which Pakistan occupied on 11 August 1948.
Pakistan Army harasses Baloch families in Karachi
Residents of Karachi’s Lyari neighborhood have come forward with troubling complaints against Pakistan Army, accusing them of harassment and intimidation. Bakhtawar Baloch, a resident of the area, recounted a distressing incident on July 20 when, in a first, armed forces conducted a forceful raid at his home.
The forces reportedly confiscated mobile phones and personal belongings, while subjecting Bakhtawar and his family members to disrespectful interrogation.According to Bakhtawar, his family hails from Balochistan, and when their relatives visit, they seek medical treatment and stay at their house.
However, the forces and secret agencies seemed to be aware of these visits, causing further distress by demanding medical reports and scrutinizing their guests.The nightmare continued the following night when the forces raided their home again. Bakhtawar’s younger brother bore the brunt of the aggression, enduring severe violence, and receiving threats of harm. In a chilling turn of events, the forces warned Bakhtawar about a potential suicide attack, raising serious concerns about their safety. They also asked his connection with a women named Mahal, to which Bakhtawar denied of knowing anyone by the name of Mahal and refuted any such visit to his home.
He believes that these accusations are false, fabricated with the intention to instill fear and terrorize their family. Disturbingly, this is not an isolated incident. Baloch residents in Karachi have consistently raised complaints about forces intruding into their homes at night, causing mental anguish and distress. Moreover, reports of forced disappearances have emerged from various majority Baloch areas, further highlighting concerns about human rights violations.Following the illegal occupation of Balochistan in March 1948, Balochistan has been fighting the war of its freedom from the clutches of Pakistan.
Why a transgender Canadian woman begged for euthanasia after surgery
An indigenous transgender woman’s recent criticism of Canada’s healthcare system has brought attention to the potential backfiring effects of gender-affirming surgical procedures. Lois Cardinal’s case sheds light on the perils faced by some transgender individuals who undergo such surgeries and the growing concern about grooming gangs influencing young kids to pursue gender reassignment surgeries, impacting their health, well-being, and natural developmental process.
Lois Cardinal, a self-proclaimed ‘sterilized First Nations post-op transsexual,’ revealed her regret over her medical transition, leading her to seek euthanasia as a means to escape the constant pain and discomfort she endures from her surgically-built neo-vagina. Her case has underscored the challenges faced by transgender individuals within Canada’s ultra-liberal healthcare system, which is known to be permissive in both euthanasia and gender-affirming procedures.
Cardinal underwent a vaginoplasty in 2009, but complications quickly arose, causing her to regret the procedure. A recent study from the University of Florida has highlighted that many recipients of vaginoplasty experience pain during intercourse and bladder problems, raising questions about the long-term consequences of such surgeries. The necessity for regular dilation to prevent neo-vaginas from collapsing adds another layer of complexity to the post-surgical experience.Cardinal posted her medical records from the request online this week to draw attention to radical gender ideology.
Moreover, Cardinal’s case also brings attention to the concerning issue of grooming gangs influencing vulnerable young individuals to undergo gender reassignment surgeries. These gangs exploit the insecurities and struggles of impressionable youth, coercing them into making life-altering decisions that could have lasting effects on their physical and emotional well-being.
The alarming influence of grooming gangs has sparked debates about the necessity for comprehensive mental health support and thorough evaluation processes before any gender-affirming surgery. Experts argue that informed consent and the ability to make autonomous decisions should be at the forefront of such interventions, ensuring that individuals are free from external pressures or manipulative influences.
Despite the controversy surrounding gender-affirming procedures, doctor-assisted suicides and gender-affirming surgeries remain less controversial in Canada compared to the United States. However, there are concerns that loosened regulations in Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAiD) law, which made people not close to death eligible for euthanasia, may open the door to potential misuse and adverse outcomes.
While some Canadians support euthanasia and gender-affirming procedures as acts of compassion and personal autonomy, critics argue that the country’s regulations lack necessary safeguards, potentially devaluing the lives of disabled individuals and leading healthcare professionals to suggest interventions that might not be in the patient’s best interest.
OMG 2 release date postponed after CBFC intervention?
It was only recently that Akshay Kumar and his team announced that his much-awaited film, OMG2 would release on 11 August this year. However, if recent reports are to be believed, the makers of the movie may postpone the release date to accommodate the changes mentioned by the CBFC.
What’s the fuss about OMG2 all about?
OMG2, a sequel to the super-hit movie, OMG (released in 2012) has been in the news ever since it was announced. In the first week of June, when Akshay Kumar shared the film’s poster, the same was received with mixed responses. He was painted in blue, and it was clear that we would be playing Lord Shiva in the movie. The original movie was about an atheist (Paresh Rawal) filing a lawsuit against God (Krishna, played by Akshay Kumar). The messages delivered in this movie, and the way they were delivered, went on to make the movie a super hit. Naturally, there was a lot of expectation about its sequel.
After almost a decade when the news of OMG2 broke out, everybody was thrilled, and they wanted to witness the magic of Akshay Kumar and his godly avatar on screen again. This satirical movie, directed by Amit Rai, also features Yami Gautam and Pankaj Tripathi in important roles.
However, when news broke out that this movie would talk about sex education being made mandatory in schools, there was a lot of uproar among the general public, about a divine character in a story like this one. Though it is touted to be a satirical comedy, not everybody could accept Lord Shiva’s character dealing with such an issue, which led to lots of murmurs about the movie.
OMG2 Release Postponed?
After a long wait, the OMG2 team finally announced two days back that the movie would release on 11 August this year. With Gadar 2 already releasing on the same day, it is expected to be a clash of the Titans on that day. However, the makers of OMG2 were in for quite a shock, when they screened their movie to the CBFC.
Due to the nature of the content of OMG2, CBFC not only advised 20 modifications in the movie, but it also gave it an “A” certificate, if recent reports are to be believed. One of the major changes that the CBFC proposed was changing Akshay’s character from Lord Shiva to a Shiva Doot (messenger of Shiva).
The makers would have to make quite a lot of changes to their movie to accommodate the instructions of the CBFC. Akshay Kumar’s blue skin complexion in the movie is because he plays Lord Shiva. If that itself needs to be changed, the makers will need some time to incorporate everything. Hence, one expects that OMG2’s release may be postponed, though there has been no official confirmation from the makers. Nevertheless, it wouldn’t be surprising if the makers go ahead and release the movie as per their original plans as well.
Trump’s move to eradicate ‘child sex mutilation’ in the US
In a recent speech, former President Donald Trump showcased his dedication to protecting children and preserving traditional values in America. Among his key proposals, Trump vowed to put an end to child mutilation across all 50 states, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding young lives and well-being.
Addressing concerns over certain school curricula, Trump pledged to take action on his first day back in office. He promised to sign an executive order cutting federal funding for schools promoting, “critical race theory, transgender insanity, and other inappropriate racial, sexual, or political content” to ensure that children are not exposed to divisive ideas at a young age.
Furthermore, Trump advocated for fairness in women’s sports, highlighting his commitment to keeping male competitors out of female sports events.
Additionally, he emphasized his plan to push schools to promote what he referred to as “positive education about the nuclear family” and the traditional roles of mothers and fathers.
In light of the current upsurge in grooming culture that has become increasingly rampant across the United States, many citizens welcome former President Donald Trump’s commitment to protecting children and addressing inappropriate content in schools.