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A gruesome terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday has drawn condemnation from leaders across the political spectrum. The incident, which occurred during the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other cabinet ministers, has resulted in the tragic deaths of 10 individuals, with 33 others injured. The attack has raised serious concerns about the security situation in the region, which had been under the spotlight during the recent Lok Sabha elections.

Edmonton police have requested an investigation by the independent police watchdog, ASIRT, after an officer shot a man in the city’s McCauley neighborhood. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when officers responded to a reported assault at a home near 109th Avenue and 93rd Street. According to a news release, a 33-year-old man assaulted another man at the residence. When police arrived, the suspect exited the residence carrying a weapon, resulting in a confrontation that led to officers discharging their firearms. The suspect sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently in stable condition in hospital. A nearby home was also struck by gunfire, although there were no injuries reported. ASIRT is now investigating the incident, which is standard procedure for serious incidents involving police in Alberta.

Calgary police have identified the 16-year-old victim of a fatal stabbing in the southeast community of Forest Lawn on Thursday. A 17-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the incident. Police were called to the 1300 block of 41st Street SE around 7 p.m. after reports of “an altercation involving a weapon.” They found the victim suffering from stab wounds and transported him to hospital in life-threatening condition, where he was pronounced dead. The altercation has officially been ruled a homicide. Friends of the victim described him as a kind and caring person who did not deserve this. The incident has left the community shaken and has a ripple effect on family and friends. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

An illegal migrant with a criminal record has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in Las Vegas. Jorge Miranda, a 46-year-old from Ecuador, is accused of selling fentanyl to a man who later died of an overdose. Miranda has been deported from the U.S. in the past, but returned illegally. A search of his home revealed drugs, firearms, and cash. Despite a detainer request from ICE, local police say they do not conduct immigration checks.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has vehemently condemned the terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the tragic death of 10 Indian citizens. Kharge has highlighted the incessant terrorist incidents in the region, questioning the efficacy of government efforts to ensure peace and normalcy. The Congress chief has expressed solidarity with the victims and their families and demanded immediate assistance and compensation for the affected parties.

Suspected terrorists fired upon a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, causing it to plunge into a deep gorge. The bus was on its way to the Shiv Khori temple when it came under attack in Teryath village in the Poni area. Authorities have initiated a rescue operation and deployed police, army, and paramilitary forces to the site. The number of casualties remains unknown at this time.

Posters depicting the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi have reportedly been put up by Khalistan supporters in Vancouver. The incident has raised concerns among Indian-origin Canadians and prompted a response from government officials. Minister of Public Safety Dominic A LeBlanc emphasized that violence is unacceptable in Canada and that law enforcement agencies are taking action. Indo-Canadian lawmaker Chandra Arya condemned the posters as an attempt to instill fear in Hindu-Canadians and urged immediate action from authorities.

In response to the Pune Porsche accident involving a 17-year-old juvenile, authorities in Maharashtra’s Satara district have taken action against unauthorized buildings at a resort owned by the juvenile’s family. The MPG Club in Mahabaleshwar, owned by the Agarwal family, faced demolition by district officials due to its illegal construction on government land.

The incident has gained significant attention as attempts were made to protect the juvenile from legal consequences. The use of bulldozers in the demolition aligns with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s directive to take action against illegal operations at the resort. Currently, the juvenile’s grandfather remains in judicial custody for alleged kidnapping, while his father and mother are incarcerated for tampering with blood samples during the investigation.

A day of expected evidence in the Coutts blockade conspiracy trial was replaced by legal discussions behind closed doors. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert face charges of plotting to murder during the 2022 protest, where RCMP discovered weapons and ammunition in trailers. The trial is scheduled to continue on Monday.

Fresh violence erupted in Jiribam district of Manipur on Saturday, leading to the torching of numerous houses, police outposts, and a forest office. Suspected militants set fire to more than 70 houses, forcing villagers to flee and seek refuge in a relief camp. The violence erupted after the killing of a 59-year-old man by suspected militants, triggering protests and a curfew by the Manipur government. The National Investigation Agency has arrested a militant commander in connection with the violence.