Singapore condemns terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir; no Singaporeans known to be among casualties

” EVIL AGENDA WILL NOT SUCCEED” 

The problems occurred on Tuesday afternoon at three locations in the Baisaran river at Pahalgam, where gunmen reportedly burst out of the trees and used automatic weapons to ambush crowds of visitors.

In a cultural advertising text, the people, who are alleged to be members of the violent party Kashmir Resistance, claimed responsibility for the attack. &nbsp,

The party vowed to fight crime against the more than 85, 000 “outsiders” who arrived in the area as travellers and claimed more than 85, 000 had already been settled there. &nbsp,

The individuals targeted were not just regular travelers, according to Kashmir Resistance in a new statement released on Wednesday, according to a new speech.

It wasn’t a normal tourists group; it was more of an undercover agency tasked with conducting research. &nbsp,

The group furthered that the attacks really” serve as a wake-up contact for Delhi and those who support Delhi’s dubious strategies.”

” Resistance fighters intend to increase their strategic attacks to ensure that those responsible for undermining… ( the ) resistance struggle are punished appropriately.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India had been on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, so he cut little his stay and made his return to his nation on Wednesday night.

Modi met with the unusual minister, the national security adviser, and other top officials at the airport. A representative from the defense ministry claimed that a particular security government conference had been called.

In a previous Facebook post, the prime minister criticized the problems and said that those responsible had be held accountable.

He wrote,” Their terrible agenda will always succeed.”

Our unwavering commitment to combating extremism is unshakeable, and it will only grow stronger.

Shortly after the attacks, hundreds of security forces arrived in the Pahalgam area and a large combing operation was launched in the area’s forests.

In the past, about 100 people who were suspected of being violent sympathisers were called to police stations and interrogated.

Since the anti-Indian rebellion started in 1989, Kashmir, which is claimed entirely but is ruled in piece by both India and Pakistan, has experienced violent crime. Despite declining murder in recent years, tens of thousands of people have died.

In 2019, India dissolved Kashmir’s unique position, cutting it into Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, two of which are under the federal government’s control. The move made it possible for local government to grant foreigners their identity rights, allowing them to work and purchase property in the area.

That caused Pakistan, which likewise claims the area, to lose some of its relationships. The nuclear-armed neighbors ‘ bitter animosities and military conflict have been the result of this issue.

According to American security officials, the Kashmir Resistance serves as a front for violent groups based in Pakistan, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.

Pakistan has stated that it only gives the rebellion in Kashmir social and political support.

According to Shafqat Ali Khan, a spokesman for the Muslim international government,” we are concerned about the loss of lives for tourists.”

We offer our condolences to the deceased’s close relatives and want the injured a quick healing.

The 24-hours phone range for Singaporeans in India is 65 6379 8800 / 8855. Or they can email mfa_duty_officer [at ] authorization. gov. gs.

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Singapore condemns terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Kashmir and Jammu; no Singaporeans known to be among casualties

” EVIL AGENDA WILL NOT SUCCEED” &nbsp,

The problems occurred on Tuesday afternoon at three locations in the Baisaran river at Pahalgam, where gunmen reportedly burst out of the trees and used automatic weapons to ambush masses of visitors.

In a cultural advertising text, the people, who are alleged to be members of the violent party Kashmir Resistance, claimed responsibility for the attack. &nbsp,

More than 85, 000 “outsiders” have been settled in the area since their arrival as travellers, according to the party, who have vowed to use violence against them. &nbsp,

The individuals targeted were not just regular travelers, according to Kashmir Resistance in a new statement released on Wednesday, according to a new speech.

” It wasn’t a typical visitor class; it was more of an undercover agency tasked with research.” &nbsp,

The group furthered that the attacks if” serve as a wake-up contact for Delhi and those who support Delhi’s dubious strategies.”

” Resistance fighters intend to increase their strategic attacks to ensure that those responsible for undermining… ( the ) resistance struggle are punished appropriately.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India had been visiting Saudi Arabia for two days, so he cut short his vacation and made his return to his nation on Wednesday night.

Modi met with the international minister, the national security adviser, and other top officials at the airport. A representative from the defense ministry claimed that a specific security cabinet meeting had been called.

In an earlier Facebook post, the excellent minister decried the problems and said that those responsible had been held accountable.

He wrote,” Their terrible agenda will always succeed.”

Our unwavering commitment to battling violence will only grow stronger.

Immediately after the attacks, hundreds of security forces arrived in the Pahalgam area and a large combing operation was launched in the area’s forests.

In the past, about 100 folks were called to police stations and interrogated for suspected violent sympathisers.

Since the anti-Indian rebellion started in 1989, violent crime has been roiling Kashmir, which is claimed entirely but is ruled in piece by both India and Pakistan. Tens of thousands of people have been killed, despite the crime stopping in recent years.

In 2019, India dissolved Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, two states that are under the federal government’s special position, from India. The move made it possible for local authorities to grant foreigners their home rights, enabling them to work and purchase land in the area.

That caused Pakistan, which likewise claims the area, to lose some of its relationships. The nuclear-armed neighbors ‘ bitter animosities and military conflict have been the result of this issue.

According to American intelligence agencies, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen are front-runners of Kashmir Resistance in Pakistan.

Pakistan has stated that Kashmir’s rebellion is only supported morally and diplomatically.

” We are concerned about the loss of life for visitors,” said Shafqat Ali Khan, a spokesman for the Pakistani foreign ministry.

” We wish the injured a quick recovery and expand our condolences to the adjacent ones of the dying.”

The 24-hours phone range for Singaporeans in India is 65 6379 8800 / 8855. Or they can email mfa_duty_officer [at ] login. gov. gs.

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Asian police forces nab more than 400 suspects in joint operation targeting online child abuse

SINGAPORE: Officers officers from six Eastern jurisdictions have arrested 435 people- including 21 men in Singapore- for their suspected participation in online baby sexual exploitation activities.

Police forces from Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand conducted a cross-border operation from Feb 24 to Mar 28, the Singapore Police Force ( SPF ) said on Friday ( Apr 4).

An extra 109 citizens are also assisting with examinations, bringing the total number of individuals targeted to 525 people and 19 people aged between 13 and 68.

During the five-week activity, officers from the professional crime unit of Singapore’s Criminal Investigation Department, in cooperation with the five other officers forces, &nbsp, conducted raids at 269 locations in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand.

Digital devices, including 84 servers, 279 handphones, 32 devices, 150 backup devices and 9 devices, as well as child sexual abuse substances created by conceptual artificial intelligence tools, were seized.

In Singapore, the 21 males- aged between 23 and 61- were arrested for their feared presence in:

  • Developing, possessing, gaining entry and distributing child sexual abuse components
  • Physical assault
  • Threatening to disperse romantic images or recordings
  • Physical communication with a slight
  • Sales and transmission of vulgar materials
  • Possession of vulgar videos

Presenting child abuse materials carries a maximum prison term of five decades, while distributing or selling such materials is punishable with up to seven years ‘ prison. Both offences also attract a fine or caning.

Preliminary investigations revealed that a 43-year-old man allegedly paid a young female victim over the span of several years in exchange for her live-streamed sexual acts.

Another 24-year-old man allegedly engaged in sexual communication with another young female victim and they had exchanged intimate photographs with each other.

SPF said the man also&nbsp, allegedly threatened to publish her photographs online if she refused to share more intimate materials of herself.

The two victims are non-Singaporeans&nbsp, based overseas, said SPF.

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‘As long as there’s a minute chance of survival’: SCDF team in Myanmar presses on with quake rescue

CHALLENGES

As they race against time, firefighters in Myanmar are even operating under tough circumstances.

One of the problems the group faced was the warm weather. ” It is 41 degrees ( Celsius ), so we had to institute a certain work-rest cycle in order to keep ourselves going for the prolonged ops and we also need to hydrate ourselves very frequently”, said Col Tay.

The force was also one of the first groups on the ground and was requested to begin work quickly, so it had little time to set up and create connection with its foundation camp, he said.

However, the confidence of the soldiers are “extremely high”, said Col Tay. The security of the staff was also taken care of as it was finally able to set up its basic camp near a guesthouse, enabling the team to use services such as the function room and car park.

” In general, the feeling is very focused on our mission at hand”.

In response to a CNA comment on how this procedure differs from previous versions, Col Tay noted that the group was escorted by the local fire services wherever it went.

” That works for us because… they may have a good understanding of the position on the ground and they will take us to focused places where they think there are life to be saved”.

For the contingent’s 48 Muslim officers, there were also efforts to keep morale high over Hari Raya Puasa- which fell on Monday.

” It was an extremely busy&nbsp, day and ( rescue operations ) took us all the way until nightfall before we returned back to base”, said Col Tay.

The team, however, was able to conclude their day with a few Hari Raya messages for Muslim teammates, which gave them a “boost”, he added. &nbsp,

SAVING A LIFE

Sharing their experience on rescuing a man from under a collapsed building on Sunday after an eight-hour operation, Col Tay said it happened at just the second site the team went to.

Before that, what they saw had worried them.

” The first site that we visited, there were residential buildings and what we observed was that the second floor came down to the first, and the first floor completely gave way”, he said.

” We were thinking, if all the buildings were like this, it would be a significant challenge for us to conduct any search and rescue ops”.

When they arrived at the second site, to their surprise, the man was able to respond despite him being in a “precarious position”. &nbsp,

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Myanmar quake: Singapore calls for immediate ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on Sunday ( Mar 30 ) called for an immediate ceasefire in Myanmar to facilitate aid efforts after a huge earthquake hit the country.

A 7.7-magnitude disaster struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in northern Myanmar on Friday, and even affected Thailand. More than 1, 600&nbsp, people were killed in Myanmar, the coup said.

Dr Balakrishnan attended the Special Emergency Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ) Foreign Ministers on Sunday following the quake. It was convened by ASEAN head Malaysia and conducted almost.

” He called for an immediate and effective ceasefire in Myanmar which would facilitate the efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance and longer term national reconciliation, peace and reconstruction”, said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) in a statement on Sunday afternoon.

On Sunday night, anti-coup soldiers in Myanmar declared a two-week partial peace as the defense began to promote recovery operations and other relief job.

The People’s Defence Force ( PDF) will “implement a two-week pause in offensive military operations, except for defensive actions, in earthquake-affected areas”, said the shadow National Unity Government.

The government in exile said it would” work with the UN and NGOs to ensure stability, vehicles, and the creation of temporary recovery and health camps” in places that it controls.

Myanmar’s government has been fighting a civil war on many fronts since it ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s civil authorities in February 2021. It is opposed by both the PDFs and ethnic armed companies, many of which have been fighting for years.

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SCDF deploys 80-member Operation Lionheart rescue team to assist quake-hit Myanmar

Following the devastating disaster that erupted in Myanmar on Friday, the government decided to use the force of the deployment. &nbsp,

Northwest of the city of Sagaing in northern Myanmar was the scene of the thin 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck in the early evening, followed shortly thereafter by a 6.7%-magnitude tremor.

Mandalay, the government’s second-largest city and home to more than 1.7 million people, saw the most extensive destruction as evidenced by the earthquake, which destroyed structures, broken bridge, and cracked roads across swathes of Myanmar.

The decision coup said in a speech on Saturday that at least 1, 002 people were killed and almost 2, 400 were hurt in Myanmar. In Bangkok, about 10 more fatalities have been confirmed.

On Friday, Junta main Min Aung Hlaing issued an unusually unique appeal for worldwide aid, praising the severity of the catastrophe. &nbsp,

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Tentative court hearing dates set for Indonesian fugitive facing extradition from Singapore

A businessman who is awaiting extradition to Indonesia for allegedly assisting in a graft case maintained on Tuesday ( Mar 25 ) that he would be contesting his remand. He had tentative court hearing dates set for June. &nbsp,

Paulus Tannos, a permanent resident of Singapore and a citizen of Guinea-Bissau on a political passport, is wanted by Indonesian authorities for his involvement in a bribery investigation involving the president’s electronic ID card task.

According to reports, the state lost about 2.3 trillion rupiah ( US$ 140 million ) as a result of the case.

Tannos, who has resided in Singapore since 2017, was first held without bail after being detained by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau on January 17 while Indonesia’s official demand for abduction is pending. &nbsp,

On February 24, Singapore received the official request.

Tannos, who even goes by the name Tjhin Thian Po, &nbsp, is contesting the abduction. &nbsp,

K Shanmugam, the chancellor of laws and home affairs, recently stated that Tannos may be extradited if they consent to it in less than six months. Otherwise, it may take two years to challenge the entire legal system at every step of the way.

Tannos showed up in court on Tuesday via video-link, and the parties discussed the timing of a committed hear about sending him back to Indonesia. Similar to previous sessions, Tannos appeared narrow, had a white interpreter, and spoke Bahasa Indonesia. &nbsp,

Hassan Esa Almenoar, the attorney for Tannos, stated that the hearing may take place in June after the reading of Tannos ‘ loan application is heard. The defense had submitted the loan program in March. &nbsp,

If loan is no granted, the defense will file an appeal in the High Court, according to Mr. Almenoar. &nbsp,

State Counsel Sarah Siaw suggested the times be set after the loan application hear, which is scheduled for April 22. She said the pretrial reading would likely take up to two days. &nbsp,

In the event that Ms. Siaw confirms her player’s availability, District Judge Brenda Tan set preliminary hearing dates of June 4 and June 23. &nbsp,

The State Counsel was subsequently contacted by Mr. Almenoar to ask who she would be calling as witnesses for the committed reading, but the prosecutor said the parties could either decide to do this or arrange for a pre-trial event. &nbsp,

Judge Tan asked Tannos if he wanted to give his consent to the Indian state as part of the customary process. Tannos once said,” I do not consent, your honor.

On March 28, he’ll be in jury again. &nbsp,

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Travellers advised to defer non-essential travel to Johor as heavy rain worsens traffic at land checkpoints

Travelers in Singapore are advised to postpone non-essential journey to Johor because the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints will experience persistent heavy traffic this weekend. &nbsp, Both checkpoints have experienced very heavy arrival and departure traffic since the start of the March school holidays, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints AuthorityContinue Reading

Singapore and Vietnam upgrade ties; deepen cooperation in digital economy, renewables

In a Instagram post, Mr Wong said Mr Lam’s visit was “especially important” as Singapore marks 60 years of independence while Vietnam commemorates its 80th celebration.

The CSP is Singapore’s first for relationship with an Asian member state.

” It reflects the close connections and confidence between our countries and the huge potential for perhaps greater collaboration”, Mr Wong wrote.

He added that the comprehensive corporate relationship reaffirms both countries ‘ shared commitment to working together in the above places.

Mr Wong said in his bread conversation during the formal breakfast that the “robust monetary cooperation” between Singapore and Vietnam are the” core of our partnership”.

” Last month, Singapore was Vietnam’s major foreign investment, and that reflects the high level of confidence that our businesses have in Vietnam’s potential”.

Vietnam’s imports to Singapore have even increased tremendously over the same time, Mr Wong added, noting the growing connections between both markets.

During Mr Lam’s attend, both leaders also witnessed the change of Memoranda of Knowledge and agreements related to combatting international crime, online transformation, offshore wind power trade cooperation, and the development of Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Parks, said MFA.

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Hacker responsible for international data breaches arrested in joint Singapore-Thailand operation

According to SPF, Thai officials from the Criminal Investigation Department’s ( CID ) cybercrime command collaborated closely with Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau ( CIB ) to share investigation findings relating to the suspected threat actor, who is also alleged to be responsible for a wave of data breach cases in Thailand.

The identity of the man was established based on the prospects uncovered, it added.

Following the man’s arrest, assets valued at over 10 million baht ( US$ 295, 000 ) were seized, including laptops, mobile phones, luxury vehicles and branded bags.

International teamwork is essential in the cyberspace because scammers do not value territories, according to SPF’s head of hacking control associate commissioner of police Paul Tay.

The Royal Thai Police are commended for their great assistance in eradicating this legal system and making our cyber safer, and The SPF is committed to working carefully with our local partners.

Investigations are ongoing, SPF said.

THE Attacker

A securities trading company in Thailand was the first to fall victim to a data breach under the name ALTDOS in late 2020, according to a joint advisory from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore ( CSA ), Personal Data Protection Commission ( PDPC ), and SPF.

ALTDOS targets organizations for monetary gain, along with those from Singapore and Bangladesh as victims.

In August 2021, real estate agency OrangeTee &amp, Tie received an email from ALTDOS, demanding a payment of 10 Bitcoin for the health and non-disclosure of the data. Additionally, the ransom demand contained picture of five directories that were purportedly taken.

After discovering a number of errors that led to the compromise of more than 250, 000 customers ‘ and employees ‘ personal data, the organization was then fined S$ 37,000 by PDPC.

Authorities noted in another shared advice that GHOSTR was founded in August 2023 and concentrated on organizations in Southeast Asia. It allegedly extorted, demanded a payment, and sold its victims ‘ sensitive information.

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