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ISI circulated forged Al Qaeda video

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2Uv4scQqtBrbh_Z0OzB2UrHuABSenjBDTGNqH-m98UAxnkNmTwXZF8ApYY85boQymxojqOVQURizHu2Wc0P_CF_107Gs80KqFzBgHMjrYcGFZeKHsx0opJulF-Tn-tcjQ09K3Zbquu5q/s1600/Al+Qaeda+leader+Ayman+al+Zawahiri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2Uv4scQqtBrbh_Z0OzB2UrHuABSenjBDTGNqH-m98UAxnkNmTwXZF8ApYY85boQymxojqOVQURizHu2Wc0P_CF_107Gs80KqFzBgHMjrYcGFZeKHsx0opJulF-Tn-tcjQ09K3Zbquu5q/s200/Al+Qaeda+leader+Ayman+al+Zawahiri.jpg" /></a></div>R Dutta Choudhury 
 
Guwahati, Octoboer 8, 2014: The Al Qaeda video, which caused ripples in the entire country, proved to be a forged one. It is believed that the video was circulated by Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to divert the attention of the government and security agencies. 
 
However, it is a fact that Al Qaeda has been trying to expand its bases to the Indian subcontinent. 
A video of Al Qaeda chief Ayman Al Zawahiri, which was circulated last month, sent shock waves in the entire country as in that video, the chief of the terrorist group threatened to set up bases in Gujarat, Assam, Myanmar and Bangladesh. 
 
Highly placed sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told The Assam Tribune that all the security and intelligence agencies of the country, including internal and external, were pressed into service immediately after the video was released as the government could not afford to take such a threat lightly. Different tests of the video were carried out and first it was found that the voice in the video was not that of the Al Qaeda chief. Later, it was confirmed that the video was not released by Al Qaeda. 
 
Sources revealed that according to inputs available so far, the forged video was prepared and circulated by the ISI by using an old video of the Al Qaeda chief. However, the government has not lowered its guards as there were inputs about the possibility of the Al Qaeda trying to expand towards the Indian subcontinent after the growth of the ISIS in the Middle East. 
 
On the possible reasons for the ISI to make such a threat in the name of Al Qaeda, MHA sources said that it might be to create confusion in the minds of the security agencies of India. “But there might be a bigger game plan. By circulating the video, the ISI may be trying to create an image that the Al Qaeda is out to create trouble, so that when the militant groups backed by the ISI indulge in violence, the blame can be shifted and the ISI can always deny its involvement,” sources added. Sources also pointed out that by mentioning the name of Assam in the video, the ISI proved that the State is back on the radar of the organization. 
 
MHA sources pointed out that for years, the ISI was involved in creating trouble in Assam and even militants from the State were trained by the Pakistani agency. But the boys from Assam were taken to Pakistan through Bangladesh and that stopped after the Awami League government assumed office in the neighbouring country. Now with the video, it is proved that Assam is back on the radar of the Pakistani agency, sources added. 
 
Meanwhile, sources also pointed out that the Laskar-e-Toiba is trying to establish bases in Bangladesh, while, other outfits like Jamat E Islami Bangladesh (JUMB) and the HUJI are trying to regain strength. All these groups are in touch with Myanmar based militant group Rohangiya Solidarity Organization, which is fighting for the protection of the Rohangiya Muslims in that country. These developments may pose security threat to Assam and other parts of the North East in days to come, sources added. 
 
Source: Assam Tribune

ISI circulated forged Al Qaeda video

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYbrf0-KjZpXzvSgvedmenOZHw80M4zetY4fO8vJB0upqH7MYAACMXCaBvQCZF6LO-1Ml5iNAUu5AIiKFrf3dOFOAO2gQqzlHI436MfOPO-ED1348CshZN4dmlIexzhQhePJvy1e446Sa/s1600/Lt+Gen+Nirbhay+Sharma.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYbrf0-KjZpXzvSgvedmenOZHw80M4zetY4fO8vJB0upqH7MYAACMXCaBvQCZF6LO-1Ml5iNAUu5AIiKFrf3dOFOAO2gQqzlHI436MfOPO-ED1348CshZN4dmlIexzhQhePJvy1e446Sa/s200/Lt+Gen+Nirbhay+Sharma.JPG" /></a></div>Itanagar, October 8, 2014: Arunachal Governor Lt Gen Nirbhay Sharma (Retd) flagged off a 20-day reconnaissance expedition to Mount Kangto at the Raj Bhawan here recently. The expedition has been organised by Indian Mountaineering Foundation, New Delhi in collaboration with National Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports (NMAS), Dirang and Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh, a press release said. 
 
While reminding of the environmental degradation in Mount Everest, the Governor advised the team that it should spread the message of Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan. 
 
Briefing on the purpose of the expedition, Dani Salu, Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs, Arunachal, said that the expedition is first of its kind to the highest peak of the State, which aims to explore route to base camp of the 7,042 metre peak from the Indian side of the mountain. He informed that there is no record of any expedition of this nature. With participation of local Everesters, the Secretary said that the effort will facilitate in exploring the vast mountain range of the State. He added that Arunachal Pradesh is an ideal place for adventure sports including river rafting and para gilding. 
 
Climbing Leader Amit Chowdhury, Instructor, NIMAS, Dirang gave a presentation of the proposed route of expedition. He informed that the ten member team, along with local porters and guides will start from Nafra. It will go to Dibin, then Nazong and Dibri. From Dibri, it will move forward along Waren Bung river to Bisai and then to Sakung waterfall. From Sakung onwards, the team will move along Wasag Bung river to the glacier located south of Kangto Range. 
 
The team consist of Everesters from Arunachal Pradesh and experienced Army mountaineers led by Amit Chowdhury. Tapi Mra, first Everester of the State, Nima Lama and Tame Bagang are members of the team, while Col Gulshan Chadha, Principal, NMAS is the Convenor of the expedition. 
 
Secretary to Governor Shurbir Singh, DK Dinglow, Director Sports & Youth Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh, M Momocha, representative of Manipur Mountaineering & Trekking Association, Kishor Kr Kalita, representative of Assam Mountaineering Association and officials from NIMAS were also present on the occasion, the release said. 
 
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The NPMHR said the imposition of CrPC 144 and deployment of Manipur police commandos and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel in Ukhrul for about two months is a recent case in point. The CrPC 144 has been revoked and the State forces withdrawn but militarisation continues with the heavy presence of para-military forces and uneasy calm prevails in the district, it added. 
 
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