oleh admin | Agu 22, 2025 | controversies, crime, military, police and law enforcement, politics
Released on, Aug. 19 — August 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The people of Balochistan have endured prolonged treachery. On Monday, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced the capture of a suicide attacker and claimed the scheme originated from a university professor, Dr Muhammad Usman Qazi.
It is alarming that an instructor responsible for molding young intellects was found to be associated with extremists and connected to the November 2024 Quetta railway station attack, representing a troubling and hazardous development.
If accurate, this breakdown goes further than one individual explosion. Parents shouldn’t be left questioning whether educators are equipping pupils for tests, or for shelters.
However, the arrest occurs within a broader, more violent context. Violence in Balochistan has increased significantly over the last two years, with militant attacks increasing by over 80 percent in 2024 alone. Quetta, Khuzdar, Kalat—each has suffered from destructive assaults.
The BLA’s “Herof” operation last summer resulted in over 70 deaths, including deliberate strikes against Punjabis. The current year began with the seizure of the Jaffar Express, as hundreds of civilians and military staff have perished within the last 18 months.
Beyond standard definitions, what is occurring in Balochistan seems to be an uprising that has evolved—combining messaging with armed conflict and taking advantage of gaps within institutions, including those found in academic settings.
Therefore, the state’s reaction should be realistic. If the proof regarding Dr. Qazi is valid, it needs to be examined in public court, rather than remaining just within media statements. Meanwhile, although monitoring is important, blaming whole organizations could lead to increased feelings of being disconnected.
Balochistan must not face yet another round of railway station explosions and assaults on school buses. Similarly, Pakistan cannot tolerate educational institutions turning into channels for terrorism. The sole means to end the province’s prolonged, continuous pattern of conflict is through justice—justice that is open, trustworthy, and conclusive. *
oleh admin | Agu 20, 2025 | arrests, crime, government, police and law enforcement, politics
Published on, Aug. 19 — August 19, 2025 6:25 AM
The leader of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, disclosed that a major terror plan targeting the Independence Day festivities on August 14 was effectively stopped by intelligence services.
At a press conference on Monday, Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti announced the arrest of Dr Muhammad Usman Qazi, a Grade-18 lecturer at BUITEMS University, accused of being a key facilitator for the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
“Should a professor turn into a terrorist, you can’t honor him with a garland,” stated Bugti during a press briefing conducted here, accompanied by high-ranking officials such as Additional Chief Secretary for Home Affairs Hamza Shafqaat, Acting Inspector General of Police Saeed Wazir, and spokesperson for the provincial government Shahid Rind.
CM Bugti warned that those aiding terrorist elements, regardless of their social or professional status, would be held accountable.
Bugti acknowledged the intelligence services for preventing the scheduled attack on August 14, describing it as proof of the government’s strong determination to combat groups opposing the state.
The Chief Minister stated that the public announcement of Dr Qazi’s detention aimed to deliver a clear warning against terrorism and those who support it. “The state is facing well-backed groups associated with banned organizations.”
He emphasized that the insurgency is not rooted in deprivation but is driven by a purely anti-state agenda. Expressing concern over the involvement of educated individuals in terrorism, Sarfraz Bugti revealed that Dr Qazi had provided a pistol to a female facilitator for targeted killings and had also played a role in facilitating a suicide attack at Quetta railway station.
The Chief Minister voiced alarm over the increasing use of women in terrorist networks and announced the formation of a special cell within the Home Department to counter extremism in educational institutions. He added that 2,000 public sector employees have been screened, with those under suspicion being placed on the Fourth Schedule.
CM urged parents to monitor their children and report any suspicious activity, and called on parliamentarians to lead efforts against those who misguide youth under the guise of “Balochiyat.”
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to peace but warned that violence and murder will not be tolerated. To promote positive engagement, the government is allocating Rs1 billion in scholarships for Balochistan students at Punjab University.
During the press conference, a video confession by Dr Qazi was shown to the media. In the video, he admitted to knowingly facilitating terrorist activities despite receiving respect and benefits as a government employee.
Having obtained his Ph.D from Peshawar University, Qazi stated that he joined the BLA at the behest of Dr. Haibatan, known as “Kalk,” and worked under the pseudonym “Ameer.” He kept in touch with BLA leader Bashir Zeb through Telegram.
Dr Qazi confessed to three major acts of facilitation including providing medical treatment to a regional commander known as “Sher Dil”, harboring two terrorists in his home, one of whom later carried out the Quetta railway station suicide attack and purchasing and supplying a pistol to a female facilitator for targeted killings
He further confessed to providing refuge to another extremist, Noman known as “Peerak,” for a period of eight days. Peerak intended to carry out a self-destructive assault during an event on August 14 but was apprehended prior to carrying out his scheme.
Dr. Qazi ended his statement by admitting his intentional participation in actions against the state and his position as an enabler for the BLA.
oleh admin | Apr 3, 2025 | crime, crimes, government, nigeria, police and law enforcement
AKURE
A group of 28 individuals who engage in scams targeting people looking to emigrate for better opportunities has been dismantled by the Ondo State Security Network, also known as Amotekun Corps.
Led by a Ghanaian, the syndicate attracts the majority of its victims from Ghana by promising them secure visas to travel to the United States (USA), the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, and Australia.
The testimonies of the victims indicated that the syndicate had amassed more than $144 USD (₦216 million) from those they defrauded.
While recounting his experience, Jeremiah Amoah received communication from the leader of the syndicate—a Ghanaian based in Nigeria—who offered assistance in securing a visa for Australia.
He revealed that he had been requested to visit Nigeria. Upon arriving in Lagos, he was instructed to use public transportation to reach Akure, which is the state capital of Ondo State.
Upon reaching Akure, he was instructed to ride a commercial motorcycle to Oda town, where the group linked him up with others.
As per Jeremiah, once they stepped into the house, they promptly gathered $2,000 from him.
He eventually realized that he had been deceived when he learned about the plan to replace him with someone else from Ghana in order for him to gain freedom from the camp.
He revealed that he spotted 72 individuals along with several others who were being held hostage inside the building.
However, Jeremiah climbed over the compound’s wall and managed to flee.
After reaching out to his sibling in Ghana who listened to his harrowing experience, his brother then got in touch with his buddy from Nigeria.
The friend reached out to the Amotekun Corps, who promptly intervened and apprehended every individual in the premises.
Eight months prior, Jeremiah’s first brother reached the camp, followed by his second brother arriving three months ago and his third brother coming one and a half months back.
The Corps Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, revealed that the individuals displayed as criminal suspects were apprehended over the past fortnight through collaborative efforts in the forested areas by various security agencies within the state.
He stated: “You know that the government of Ondo State, led competently by Dr. Lucky Aiyeditiwa, established a panel and a task force recently to address the growing security concerns within the state.”
This led to our code-named mission: Operation Daadaa. Security personnel from various units across Ondo State—such as the Amotekun Corps, the Police, the Army, and the Civil Defence—conducted extensive operations in areas like Alagada, Ago Ademekun, Ago Oyinbo Forest. These efforts were also directed towards Ose and Owo Local Government Areas, along with both Akure North and South Local Government Areas within Ondo State.
Today, we are marching with 61 suspected individuals. These suspects were apprehended due to multiple offenses occurring throughout the state. Regarding the matter of kidnappings, we have included both the victims and the detained perpetrators; these parties mutually recognized one another.
We also managed to dismantle a group of 28 individuals who specialize in abduction, human trafficking, and cattle theft.
They lure unwitting members of the public whom they claim can assist with obtaining U.S. visas. There are 28 Ghanaians who were lured to Akure; upon their arrival, these individuals are extorted for varying amounts—some pay $2,000, others $1,500—and then get kidnapped and held captive in Oda.
The sole condition for them leaving this location is to provide another group as replacements. The Eagle Eye unit from the Intelligence Division of the Amotekun Corps managed to locate them, and currently, we have 28 individuals with us. Additionally, some of these people have been rescued by the Corps and reunited with their families.
In the Owo Local Government Area, we managed to save a family of five from kidnappers without demanding any ransom. Similarly, another family of four was rescued under the same circumstances. These families are present as well, and not even one kobo was paid as ransom.
The only funds recovered from the Idanre group amounted to ₦210,000, which was what they had on them during negotiations for an exchange of £10 million. However, thanks to our intelligence network, we launched operations in the forest where they were being held, successfully rescuing them unharmed.
We also apprehended several individuals for cattle theft and breaching the anti-grazing regulations.
In particular, we have had Sylvester under surveillance as a potential kidnapper and he was apprehended at the old garage in Akure.
We also had Olaoluwa Akinmuyi and Anthony detained for comparable crimes. Additionally, Blessing Imafidon was apprehended in Araromi, Akure, charged with attempting murder. Furthermore, several individuals involved in cult activities were seized with weapons; these include Abdullahi Suberu and Abiodun Edward, who were caught in Owo and Ikare respectively.
“Also, under these two weeks under review with the Amotekun Rangers and Operation Daadaa, in collaboration with other security agencies, we arrested a group in the far Arimogija boundary of the Ondo/Edo that were dismantling critical Federal Government assets in terms of aluminum conductors and wires. This brings to a total of 61 suspected criminals.
Consequently, during Operation Daadaa, the armored rangers continue their efforts unceasingly within the forest regions. Meanwhile, officials from all 18 local government areas have been placed on high alert to safeguard lives and property across Ondo State.
We continue to uphold our commitment to guaranteeing the safety of lives and property in Ondo State.
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oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | news, police and law enforcement, politics, politics and law, technology
As anti-government demonstrations spread throughout Turkey, the authorities have employed various technological methods to suppress these movements. This includes limiting internet accessibility and utilizing facial recognition technology to pinpoint demonstrators, leading those involved to adjust their tactics accordingly.
Despite the prohibition on protests, approximately 2,000 individuals have been detained in relation to the demonstrations that began on March 19 after Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, was arrested on corruption allegations.
In addition to individuals caught in public spaces, numerous others have been detained during early morning operations at their residences following identification through images or videos captured by law enforcement officers during the protests.
Up until now, 13 Turkish journalists have been arrested for reporting on the demonstrations. Among them is AFP photographer Yasin Akgul, who faced charges of “participating in unlawful protests and parades,” allegedly based on photographs taken by law enforcement.
According to Orhan Sener, an authority on digital technologies, the utilization of tech signifies a significant shift since 2013. Back then, a modest demonstration against tearing down Gezi Park in downtown Istanbul escalated into widespread civil discontent regarding the governance of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who held the position of prime minister at that time.
Sener stated that the capabilities of the security forces in information technology have significantly improved since then.
“During the Gezi movement, the demonstrators took control of social media platforms, making it difficult for the police to pinpoint their identities,” he stated.
However, nowadays, when you participate in a protest in Turkey, your image is identified by a camera, which then compares it with your information on social media profiles.
Faces masked
Confronted with this danger, numerous protesters are now shielding their heads and faces using hats, masks, and scarves.
In Istanbul, law enforcement officers often encircle demonstrators, mandating that they remove facial coverings to enable filming, according to AFP correspondents. These individuals are not permitted to leave unless compliant with this demand, causing significant anguish among numerous youths.
Arif Kosar, an expert in the influence of emerging technologies, stated that “every form of pressure prompts a corresponding response. In the near future, we can expect increased utilization of various attire, eyewear, or cosmetics to evade facial recognition systems.”
He stated, ‘However, I do not believe that facial recognition technology represents the primary form of pressure currently. Instead, the dissemination of misinformation to defame the demonstrations, or to undermine and fragment them, holds greater significance.’
Erdogan has condemned the demonstrations as “street terrorism,” alleging that the protesters engaged in “desecration” of a mosque and a cemetery, accusations which the opposition refutes.
Sener pointed out that authoritarian governments have learned to leverage the internet for their benefit and have discovered methods to censor it.
“But above all, they use it for their own propaganda.”
‘Shifting toward a surveillance society’
Right after Imamoglu was arrested during a predawn operation, which he described on X just before his detention, officials began decreasing internet bandwidth for people in Istanbul. This made it impossible to access social media platforms for 42 consecutive hours.
The social media platform X was requested to shut down over 700 accounts associated with journalists, news organizations, political figures, students, and various individuals, as stated by the platform itself.
“Neither the bandwidth reduction nor the attempt to block X accounts had any backing from a court ruling. These actions were implemented without justification,” stated Yaman Akdeniz, a law professor and president of Turkey’s Freedom of Expression Association (IFOD).
He mentioned that new laws were being drafted which would mandate messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram to establish offices within Turkey and share user identification details with government officials.
Akdeniz stated that we are heading toward a surveillance society.
In 2020, as disclosed by the opposition news site MedyaScope in 2022, Internet Service Providers began supplying information about web usage patterns and user identities to the Information and Communication Technologies Agency (BTK).
According to the law, the BTK is permitted to retain collected data for just two years. Nevertheless, during the probe involving the Istanbul mayor, evidence dating back as far as ten years has been handed over to prosecutors, as stated by Akdeniz.
“Despite the legal framework, this data retention serves unspecified purposes, thereby enabling potential abuse,” he stated.
For Sener, activism in the real world and online “used to be two different worlds, but now they are intertwined”.
“The government is attempting to deter individuals from participating in protests using facial recognition technology, while also impeding their organization via social media platforms,” he stated.
oleh admin | Mar 25, 2025 | armed forces, breaking news, foreign policy, indian national news, police and law enforcement
Agartala
(
Tripura
[India], March 25 (ANI): Deputy Inspector General (DIG),
BSF
Eastern Command
Ravi Gandhi
, arrived in
Tripura
On Monday for a duration of three days. Upon arrival, he was greeted by Ashwani Kumar Sharma, who holds the position of Inspector General (IG).
BSF
Tripura
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Upon his arrival at
BSF
HQ, ADG
Ravi Gandhi
He was honored with a Guard of Honour. Additionally, he paid tribute to those who gave their lives for the nation’s service.
He received updates from the Frontier IG regarding operational readiness and important strategic issues.
Ravi Gandhi
, ADG also appealed to the esteemed Chief Minister.
Tripura
,
Manik Saha
, Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, IAS, along with the DGP
Tripura
During the meeting with Police Amitabh Ranjan, IPS, they discussed the prevailing security situation along with several concerns related to the state.
Tripura
were discussed.
As per his schedule, ADG
Ravi Gandhi
plans to tour several border-deployed units to evaluate the current conditions on the ground and engage with field officers and soldiers. The purpose of his trip is to enhance operational effectiveness and uplift the spirits of the personnel.
BSF
personnel. (ANI)
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oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, crime, cybercrime, financial crime, police and law enforcement
In a major cross-border effort, law enforcement agencies from seven African nations have apprehended 306 individuals and confiscated 1842 gadgets as part of an extensive international crackdown on cybercrime, specifically focusing on fraudulent activities and scams conducted online.
Known as Operation Red Card, this initiative was active from November 2024 until February 2025. It aimed at disrupting cybercrime organizations that bilked more than 5000 individuals via mobile banking fraud, fraudulent investments, and deceptive messaging apps, as reported by infosecurity-magazine.com.
In Nigeria, law enforcement apprehended 130 individuals, among whom were 113 foreigners, for their involvement in illicit investment scams and illegal online gambling operations.
Officials discovered that criminals channeled illegal funds into digital assets to hide their monetary tracks.
The investigations revealed indications of human trafficking, with certain people being forced to take part in the fraud schemes.
The authorities confiscated: 26 cars; 16 residences; 39 parcels of land; along with 685 electronic gadgets.
In Rwanda, authorities detained 45 people in 2024 who were behind a social engineering scheme that tricked victims out of over $305,000.
Fraudsters pretended to be telecom staff members and misleadingly told their targets they had won lotteries to obtain confidential data.
Some pretended to be hurt relatives asking for urgent financial aid.
The authorities retrieved $103,043 and confiscated 292 devices.
In South Africa, law enforcement apprehended 40 people and seized more than 1000 SIM cards, alongside 53 desktop computers and towers, all connected to an advanced SIM box scam operation.
This configuration enabled cybercriminals to mask international calls as local ones, making widespread SMS phishing campaigns possible.
In Zambia, authorities arrested 14 individuals who were part of a cybercrime group involved in malware attacks.
The perpetrators dispatched phishing messages with harmful links, which contaminated the victims’ devices and seized control over their messaging and banking applications. This allowed them to infiltrate financial accounts and propagate more fake links.
The operation was conducted via INTERPOL’s African Joint Operation against Cybercrime (AFJOC), an initiative aimed at aiding law enforcement agencies as they work to counteract cyber threats.
Under the AFJOC initiative, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office provided £2.6 million for Operation Red Card to boost Africa’s ability to detect and prevent cybercrimes, thereby enhancing law enforcement capacities across the continent.
The seven participating nations—Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, and Zambia—are continuing their collaboration on intelligence-driven cybercrime investigations.
“The success of Operation Red Card highlights the effectiveness of global collaboration in tackling cybercrime, which transcends national boundaries and can lead to severe consequences for people and societies,” stated Neal Jetton, who leads Interpol’s cybercrime division.
The retrieval of substantial assets and equipment, along with the apprehension of major suspects, clearly indicates to cyber criminals that their actions will face serious consequences.
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