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Iran: Terrorists kill eight IRGC personnel, injure several others
Tehran alleges Saudi Arabia supported group involved in attack
In an unprecedented terror act against Iran’s government, armed militants have attacked a military ceremony Ahvaz, the provincial capital city of Khuzestan on Saturday morning killing at least eight IRGC personnel. Two terrorists were killed while two others have fled the scene.
Press TV reports that at least 20 people, including a child a woman, were injured.
Ramezan sharif, the spokesman of IRGC, said that attackers were affiliated to a terrorist group supported by Saudi Arabia. “The individuals who fired at the people and the armed forces during the parade are connected to the al-Ahvaziya group which is fed by Saudi Arabia,” he said.
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According to Abas Aslani, a Tehran based journalist, eight Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) personnel have been “martyred” in a terrorist attack. Two terrorists have been killed and two have fled so far.
8 #IRGC forces have been “martyred” in a terrorist attack in #Ahvaz, southwest of #Iran. Two terrorists have been killed & two have fled so far. pic.twitter.com/r9emtYA5df
— Abas Aslani (@AbasAslani) September 22, 2018
Earlier he wrote:
Terrorists, after opening fire at #IRGC military parade in #Ahvaz, southwest of #Iran, have escaped. Security forces are after the terrorists. State TV reported that the gunmen are “Takfiri terrorists”. pic.twitter.com/rt9sxCincv
— Abas Aslani (@AbasAslani) September 22, 2018
In a #terrorist attack in the city of #Ahvaz, southwest of #Iran, some armed men started shooting at a #military parade. Some people have likely been killed & wounded. No exact number of casualties have been reported.
— Abas Aslani (@AbasAslani) September 22, 2018
According to Iran’s private Tasnim news agency, the Takfiri militants fired at the participants of the military parade in Ahvaz which was part of the nationwide military parades to mark the beginning of the Iraqi imposed war which was launched by Saddam Hussein in 1980 and continued till 1988.
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According to a correspondent of the state television, “Several gunmen began shooting from behind the stand during the parade. There are several killed and injured.”
State media described the assailants as “Takfiri gunmen,” a term generally used to describe Daesh (IS) group, which has been facing extinction from Iraq and Syria.
Abas Aslani, who is also visiting scholar at Ankara based Centre for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies writes further:
The moment that #Iran‘s president #Rouhani is informed about the #terrorist attack in #Ahvaz. Rouhani was watching a military parade in #Tehran at that moment. pic.twitter.com/pmeA3GDDiH
— Abas Aslani (@AbasAslani) September 22, 2018
IRNA said, “It has been reported that four or five of the elements of the terrorist incident were killed by security and law enforcement forces.”
Fars news gency said that the citizens watching the parade thought that the shooting was inadvertent. “After several people were injured, they realized it is a terrorist attack.”
Aljazeera reports that the state television showed images of the immediate aftermath, showing paramedics helping someone in the military fatigue laying on the ground. Other armed security personnel shouted at each other in front of what appeared to be viewing stand for the parade.
Ahwaz hosts a large number of Sunni Arab Ahwazis who were reportedly being supported by Western and regional Arab governments to raise separatist movement in the region.
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Arab separatism in Khuzestan refers to a decades-long separatist movement which seeks to establish a n independent state for its Arab residentsm, from what they define as “Iranian occupation”. The struggle is often defines as an ethno-religious dispute between predominantly Sunni Arabs and the alleged Iranian revolutionary Shia government.
Several Ahvazi activists are based in Europe and Americas who run their own Radio and TV stations beamed into Iranian territories for decades.
According to official IRNA news agency, Iranian armed forces paraded a nationwide ceremony held on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of Sacred Defense (Iraq’s imposed war 1980-1988) on Saturday.
In Tehran, the event was held at the mausoleum of late Imam Khomeini, the late founder leader of the Islamic Revolution in the south of the capital. A number of the senior commanders including Chief of Staff of country’s armed forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander of the Ground Force of IRGC Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour and country’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari were present on the occasion.
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Hardeep Nijjar killing row: Canada’s defence minister says ties with India important
The Defence Minister further mentioned that if the allegations are proven true, there is a very significant concern that Canada will have with respect to the violation of our sovereignty.
Canada’s defence minister Bill Blair said that his country’s ties with India are important. HIs statement amidst a diplomatic standoff between both the countries. However, he also added that his country wants a thorough investigation into the allegation.
The escalating tensions between both the countries began after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asserted that his country’s security agencies were investigating a link between the Indian government and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Defence Minister Bill Blair noted that they understand this can be, and has proven to be, a challenging issue with respect to their relationship with India. However, at the same time, they have the responsibility to make sure that they carry out a thorough investigation and get to the truth, he added.
The Defence Minister further mentioned that if the allegations are proven true, there is a very significant concern that Canada will have with respect to the violation of our sovereignty. On the other hand, India rejected the allegation as absurd and motivated.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs remarked that Canada has shared no specific information regarding its charges, flagging politically condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in that country. Furthermore, the foreign ministry has advised its nationals in Canada and those contemplating travelling there to exercise utmost caution.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also claimed that such credible allegations were shared with India weeks ago. He added that they want to work constructively with India and hope that New Delhi engages with them so that they can get to the bottom of this very serious matter.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said that Washington is deeply concerned about the allegations and that they want to see accountability in the case.
Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Canada’s British Columbia in June. He was chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force and reportedly one of India’s most wanted terrorists.
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National Daughters Day 2023: History, significance, theme and wishes
The purpose of National Daughter’s Day is to serve as a reminder that girls should be given equal chances, including access to education, practical life skills, and sports participation, among others.
In India, Daughter’s Day is observed on the final Sunday in September, which falls on September 24, 2023. India is the only big nation with a higher mortality rate for females than boys, according to UNICEF.
At birth, there are 900 females for every 1000 boys in the nation. In the world, boys are 7% more likely than girls to die before the age of five. In India, though, the figures are dismal, with 11% more girls dying before turning five.
Given these troubling numbers, it is crucial to invest in the wellbeing of girls in order to empower them. The purpose of National Daughter’s Day is to serve as a reminder that girls should be given equal chances, including access to education, practical life skills, and sports participation, among others.
The first National Daughters Day was observed in India in 2007, which is where the holiday’s origins can be found. Daughters have frequently been overlooked in a society where males have long been regarded with awe. The noble goal of this day is to inspire parents to show their admiration for their daughters.
In certain cultures, having daughters has been seen as more of a burden than a blessing. With the goal of reversing this perception, National Daughter’s Day exhorts parents to acknowledge the extraordinary gift that their daughters are.
The significance of National Daughters Day can be found in our ever-changing society. It’s a day set aside to gleefully acknowledge the daughters in our lives. Falling on a Sunday presents a chance for parents and daughters to spend quality time together, cherish one another, and have intimate life-related dialogues. It’s a day for giving, caring, and fostering the cherished relationship between mothers and daughters.
Wishes
- Daughters are special and highly valued, which demonstrates that they were sent from heaven above
- Daughters are special; once we have them, we can never live without them. Happy Daughters’ Day!
- Daughters are the pride of their parents’ hearts; from birth, they are beautiful
- My darling daughter, my baby you will always be, no matter where you are. You are a little part of me, whether near or far. Happy Daughters’ Day!
- Daughters will soon be married and grown, then they may start a family of their own
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Canadian PM Trudeau wants to work constructively with India, says Canada shared credible allegations with New Delhi weeks ago
India has repeatedly denied claims of receiving any intel regarding the allegations from Canada before Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday revealing them.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday asserted that Canada shared credible allegations that the Indian government may have been involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar weeks ago, according to reports.
The Canadian Prime MInister added that his country wants to work constructively with India and hope that New Delhi engages with them so that they can get to the bottom of this very serious matter. Meanwhile, India has repeatedly denied claims of receiving any intel regarding the allegations from Canada before Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday revealing them.
On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that there was a potential link between an Indian government agent and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, who was gunned down in Surrey in June. Justin Trudeau made the allegations in the Canadian Parliament.
India has debunked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement deeming the allegations of the Government of India’s involvement in any act of violence in Canada as both absurd and motivated. Issuing a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that they have seen and rejected the statement made by the Canadian Prime Minister in their Parliament. It added that they also rejected the statement made by their Foreign Minister.
After the allegations by PM Trudeau, the Canadian government expelled a top Indian diplomat. In a tit for tat move, New Delhi also expelled a Canadian diplomat. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also claimed that the Indian High Commission and consulates are facing security threats in Canada and therefore cannot process visa applications temporarily.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was among India’s most-wanted terrorists, carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head. He was fatally gunned down by two unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Surrey, a province of British Columbia in Canada, on June 18, according to reports.
