English हिन्दी
Connect with us

India News

US declares Hizbul Mujahideen as Foreign Terrorist Group

Published

9 years ago

on

US declares Hizbul Mujahideen as Foreign Terrorist Group

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

The designation comes nearly two months after declaring its chief Syed Salahuddin a global terrorist

The United States administration has declared Pakistan-based militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and imposed a series of sanctions on it, including barring its citizens from engaging in any transactions with the group.

The US declaration includes denying Hizbul Mujahideen any access to the country’s financial system and freezing of all assets owned by the militant outfit that are subject to US jurisdiction. The statement released, on Wednesday, said that Washington is seeking to deny the militant outfit the resources it needs to carry out terrorist attacks.

The move comes against the backdrop of increasing infiltration bids by terrorists from Pakistan in the strife-torn Jammu and Kashmir in recent months. Earlier, the terrorist outfit’s chief Syed Salahuddin was labelled a specially designated global terrorist.

In its order, the US State Department stated: “These designations seek to deny HM the resources it needs to carry out terrorist attacks. Among other consequences, all of HM’s property and interests in property subject to US jurisdiction are blocked, and US persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with the group.”

The designation comes as a big relief for India, especially after the outfit began regaining ground in the country under the outfit’s now slain commander Burhan Wani, who attracted dozens of recruits through social media sites. The FTO designation for Hizbul coupled with the recent crackdown by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Separatists in the Kashmir Valley who have allegedly been receiving funds from Pakistani handlers to spread terror and unrest in the region, is likely to provide the India establishment some much needed ammunition against Pakistan and its involvement in triggering acts of terror on Indian soil.

With the US now designating Hizbul as an FTO, India is now expected to be on firmer ground in the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) to put pressure on other countries for taking decisive action against the terror outfit. It could also help bring together other veto-holding nations in the UNSC to take on China if and when it tries to block restrictive action against Hizbul or its chief, Salahuddin. China had recently used its powers to extend by three months its technical hold on the US, France and UK-backed proposal of having Masood Azhar, chief of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad, designated as a terrorist by the United Nations.

What is Hizbul Mujahideen

Led by Syed Salahuddin, Hizbul Mujahideen was formed in 1989 as one of the largest indigenous armed group operating in Jammu and Kashmir. It has claimed responsibility for several attacks, including the April 2014 explosives attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which injured 17 people.

The Hizbul chief, Salahuddin, is a native of Budgam district in central Kashmir but is known to operate out of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. However, he has aided militancy in the state for the last 27 years by training youth from PoK and supplying them with arms before sending them across the border to spread terror in India. Salahuddin, who is listed in the NIA’s most-wanted list, was designated a “global terrorist” by the US, hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with President Donald Trump in June this year.

The terror groups from the Indian sub-continent that find a spot on the United State’s FTO list are Jaish-e-Mohammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Indian Mujahideen, and al-Qaeda.

The killing of Hizbul commander in Kashmir, Burhan Wani, last year had led to widespread unrest and violence in the Valley. While nearly 100 people lost their lives in the violence that erupted after Wani’s killing by the Indian Armed Forces, scores were left injured even as the federal and provincial government along with security agencies continued to flounder in search of ways to control the unrest.

The terrorist organisation has now named Mohammed Bin Qasim as its new chief in the valley.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

India News

3 dead, several trapped after six-storey building collapses in Delhi, rescue operations continue

Three people died and two were critically injured after a six-storey PG building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan. Several others are feared trapped.

Published

2 hours ago

on

September 6, 2026

By

Three people have died and two others are critically injured after a six-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan on Sunday afternoon. Several more people are feared trapped under the debris as rescue operations continue at the site.

Nine people have been rescued so far, while authorities are searching for others who may still be trapped. The building, which was being used as a 75-bed paying guest accommodation, collapsed at around 1:30 pm, according to officials.

Building was being used as a PG accommodation

According to police, the building was around 40 to 50 years old and consisted of a basement and five upper floors. It was being used as a paying guest accommodation, with repair work reportedly underway in the basement when the collapse occurred.

The building was located in Satya Niketan, near Delhi University’s South Campus, an area with a large student population.

An eyewitness said at least 50 students were believed to have been inside the building when it collapsed. A student at the scene also reported hearing cries for help from beneath the rubble.

Rescue operation underway

Teams from the Delhi Police, National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Fire Service and Delhi Disaster Management Authority have been deployed for the rescue operation.

At least 12 fire tenders have been sent to the spot. An excavator has also been deployed, while additional machinery is being brought in to remove concrete slabs and girders from the debris.

Locals were also seen helping with the initial search before rescue teams and machinery reached the site.

The adjacent building has been vacated as a precautionary measure, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said. She added that rescue work was being carried out on a war footing and that authorities were coordinating efforts to assist those affected.

Government agencies coordinate rescue efforts

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said concerned agencies, including the Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Service and DDMA, had been directed to work together to ensure swift rescue operations.

Local BJP MLA Anil Sharma, who was at the site, said some students were still believed to be trapped and that some were reportedly making calls from inside the collapsed structure.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj blamed alleged corruption for the incident and raised questions about building safety and inspections. His comments were political allegations and no official cause for the collapse has been established in the report.

Continue Reading

India News

PM Modi takes aim at critics with Dimagi Naxal remark at SRCC centenary address

PM Modi revived his dimagi Naxal remark at SRCC’s centenary celebrations and spoke about India’s development journey.

Published

11 hours ago

on

September 6, 2026

By

PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi revived his ‘dimagi Naxal’ remark while addressing the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi on Saturday, using the term to criticise his opponents.

Speaking to students at the Delhi college, PM Modi described the phrase as a “homeopathic pill” and said it had prompted those he described as “dimagi Naxals” to come forward and reveal their views.

The prime minister also used his address to speak to Gen-Z about India’s development journey and asked students to consider the challenges the country had faced in the past.

PM Modi recalls past crises

During his speech, PM Modi referred to the 2013 Kedarnath disaster and the 2008 global financial crisis while criticising the handling of national emergencies by previous governments.

He said the government at the time of the Kedarnath disaster was shaken and questioned its ability to respond to the crisis.

Referring to the 2008 banking crisis, PM Modi alleged that the government of the time failed to effectively deal with the situation and claimed that India’s banking system was pushed close to collapse.

Prime minister lists challenges faced by his government

PM Modi also highlighted several major global crises that occurred during his government’s tenure.

He mentioned the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, disruptions to global trade and supply chains, and the crisis in West Asia.

The prime minister said there had been concerns that India would struggle during these crises but argued that the country had continued to move forward.

PM Modi’s earlier SRCC visit

PM Modi had earlier visited SRCC in 2013, when he was the chief minister of Gujarat. His speech at the college received significant attention, particularly on social media, ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha election.

His latest visit came during the college’s centenary celebrations, where his address focused on young people, India’s development ambitions and the challenges faced by the country.

Continue Reading

India News

India Metro Rail Network May Overtake US in 2 Years

India’s metro rail network has reached 1,170 km across 26 cities. Union minister Manohar Lal said the country could overtake the US in network length within two years.

Published

1 day ago

on

September 5, 2026

By

Manohar Lal Khattar

India is on track to become the country with the second-largest metro rail network in the world after China, with Union Minister Manohar Lal saying the country could overtake the United States within the next two years.

India’s metro rail network has now expanded to 1,170 km across 26 cities. The network is only 216 km shorter than the US metro rail network, which stands at 1,386 km, according to figures cited by the minister.

India’s metro network expands rapidly

Speaking after the inauguration of an extended metro service in Indore, Manohar Lal highlighted the pace at which metro connectivity has grown in India.

He said metro services were operational across just 245 km in five cities when Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014. The network has since expanded to 1,170 km across 26 cities.

The minister said India could overtake the US in terms of metro rail network length in the next two years and become the world’s second-largest country in this segment after China.

China currently has around 8,000 km of metro rail lines, according to the figures cited by the minister.

Indore metro extension inaugurated

The minister made the remarks after inaugurating an extended section of the Indore metro. The project was built at a cost of around Rs 2,850 crore.

The Indore metro was earlier operating commercially on a six-km stretch between Gandhi Nagar and Super Corridor-3 stations. Following the extension, the service will operate on a 17-km route between Gandhi Nagar and Malviya Nagar Chauraha.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the metro service would mark a new phase in Indore’s development. He also said the network would eventually be extended to Ujjain and other nearby areas.

India’s metro rail network: Key figures

  • India currently has 1,170 km of operational metro rail network.
  • Metro services are operational across 26 cities.
  • The US has around 1,386 km of metro rail network.
  • India is currently 216 km behind the US.
  • China has around 8,000 km of metro rail lines.
  • India’s operational network stood at 245 km across five cities in 2014.

Continue Reading

Trending

© Copyright 2022 APNLIVE.com