NP Rank:
Pro-Taliban Group Claims Responsibility For Lahore Blast
The Taliban is gaining ground in Pakistan, although by changing name.The new group 'Ansar Wa Mohajir' taken the responsibility of Lahore blast.The home trained Taliban to defeat the Russian mission in Afganistan is barking back on its creators.Why they rae so much frusrated and disatisfied is a matter of big debate.
A hitherto unheard of pro-Taliban group called 'Ansar Wa Mohajir' has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's car bomb attack in
Lahore, for which four alleged Indian nationals have reportedly been arrested by Pakistani authorities.
A man identifying himself as Toofan Wazir, the commander and spokesman of the group, phoned The News daily from somewhere in North Waziristan to claim responsibility for the blast in Lahore and earlier rocket attacks on Dera Ismail Khan city.
Wazir threatened more attacks against security forces and government installations to avenge two recent US missile strikes in North Waziristan in which several militants from Punjab province were killed.
The report said it appeared "obvious that he (Wazir) and his men are pro-Taliban and part of the Pakistani Taliban".
Media reports have said that hours after Wednesday's car bomb attack, intelligence and security agencies in Lahore arrested an alleged Indian national identified as either Satish Anand Shukla or Satish Anand Sharma.
The man, who purportedly worked in the Indian High Commission in London, belonged to Kolkata, the reports said.
Crowd Power
-
Sanjay Jha
New Delhi, India -
anamika.mis15
Delhi, India
Recommendations (38)
-
Rhonda J Mangus
North Tonawanda, New York, United States -
Paschen
Narita, Chiba, Japan -
gerrypopplestone
London and elsewhere, United Kingdom -
Sanjay Jha
New Delhi, India -
anamika.mis15
Delhi, India
-
158
St. Louis, Missouri, United States -
dunkelberg
United States -
panzerlawyer
Los Angeles, California, United States -
Kishor Jagirdar
Bangalore, India -
pankaj kumar
New Delhi, India





Most RecentMost Recommended Comments (18)
at 01:48 on December 26th, 2008
Thanks Amit for posting this. Pakistan has pointed its finger to an Indian for this blast but Taliban has rebuffed their claim.
at 02:00 on December 26th, 2008
Well the blame game is not going to help any country, they are fooling people in both the sides.They just want to hide there failure by mobilizing the forces and play with the nationalistic sentiment of people in both the sides.
the WARONOMICS is new mantra in this recessionary phase, they just want to keep the money flow , what else can be better than waste ground of war.
at 09:38 on December 26th, 2008
In all cases of political agenda, when the domestics issues grow out of proportions and cannot be tackled the only way is to divert the entire nation into war and whipping nationalistic sentiments. This is what Pakistan administration is aiming at .The public outcry from a section of the society in Pakistan is screaming at the civilian government for dealing with Indian so called propaganda of terror links with tough measures and display national pride and not act as a door mat succumbing to the pressure built by Indian diplomacy as in the case of the US relationship in containing the Taliban on the western front.
The ISI has got into a very tight situation with so many policies and acts gone horribly wrong. The Taliban again is fostered by tribal outfits and have huge difference of opinion. So While one tries to support the Pakistani government in case of War declared with <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />India another votes against it. This new outfit is no different from what we have seen in India. An unknown outfit called the " Indian mujahideen " (How can a mujahiden be called an Indian ?) Suddenly claims responsibility of the terror attack in mumbai like this outfit in Lahore blast. Then suddenly it disappears from the scene when KASAB is apprehended. Was this a master plan of diversion for Intelligence agencies and the world gone wrong ? was it to give an image that these are India’s own Hindu terrorist as we found that the terror groups had tied the Hindu bands of faith and vermilion that was picked from the boat that they hijacked and used false ID cards of names that were Hindu to mislead the police or the investigation agencies .How did Mr.Zaid Hamid the defense analyst come with such sharp observation of the Hindu band and vermilion on the terrorists in front of the Pakistan media within less than 24 hours of the attack in Mumbai ?
This includes the “Goftagu “ - discussion in which language they had and their facial look, which is a Hindu look.? He then propounds this crazy Israeli + US and Hindu Zionist conspiracy theory staging the Mumbai attack and confuse the world.He further adds that out of 600 constituencies in India 200 are have revolted against the Indian government and its not very far that the Indian federation will collapse as a country.
According to him Naxalites are separatists from Naxalbari to tamil nadu. and Khalistan is a movement that is ongoing and that the terror attacks in Indian history in the last two decades is not by Islamic separatists but by Sikhs and Hindu fundamentals.Very interesting all his comments are worthy of writing a novel on conspiracy .The incredible part is that he is a very popular Defense analyst .Its pathetic to see the Pakistani civilian government being advised by such crass conspiracy mongers.
Now the Pakistani media is claiming that KASAB AJMAL has been kidnapped by RAW from Nepal and placed in front of the media as a Pakistani terrorist. The rest were Hindu Zionist and their bodies were removed and pakistani nationals identity has been superimposed. The question as to how Kasab was the only one apprehended alive and how ? When he was heavily armed .Is this why China and Saudi Arabia has not supported Pakistan and have been joining India to rally against terror.Both being key Supporters and Ally of Pakistan thus far.
Ajmals Kasabs family have suddenly disappeared from the media glare too in Faridkot .
There are similarities in the way the whole thing is happening.
These rogue elements which are fathered and developed by the Pakistani intelligence agencies and seem to clearly indicate that they are not underdogs anymore and have become independent from their masters and Pakistan and India will now have a bigger crisis with inter group fighting’s that is hereditary nature of the Afghanistan war groups.
The faster the Pakistan government accepts its changed reality the better .
Some glimpse of the confession and letter sent by KASAB to the Pakistan High Commission.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Qasab's full confession
By: A Correspondent
Date: 2008-12-10
Mumbai:
MiD DAY brings to you the chilling first-person account of
the lone surviving terrorist, as told to the police
Statement of accused Mohd Ajmal Amir Qasab; Age 21 yrs.
Occupation: Labour, R/O - Faridkot, Tehsil -Dipalpur,
Dist -Ukada, State -Suba Punjab, Pakistan.
I am as above and reside at the above given address since my birth. I have studied up to 4th standard from Government Primary School .
After leaving school in 2000, I went to Lahore . My brother Afzal stays at galli No. 54, R.No. 12, Mohalla Tohit Abad, near Yadgar Minar, Lahore . I did labour jobs at different places till 2005. During that period I used to visit my native place. In the year 2005, I had a quarrel with my father. Therefore, I left my house and went to Ali Hajveri Darbar at Lahore .
At the said place, the boys who had run away from their houses are kept. From there, the boys are sent to different places for employment. One day when I was there, a person by name Shafiq came there and took me with him. He was in the catering business. He was from Zhelam. I started working with him on daily wages. I was given Rs 120 per day. After some days my salary was increased up to Rs 200 per day. I worked with him till 2007.
While I was working with Shafiq, I came in contact with one Muzaffar Lal Khan, aged 22 years, r/o Village -Romiya, Tehsil & Dist -Atak, State - Sarhad , Pakistan . As we were not getting enough money, we decided to carry out robbery / dacoity at some place so that we will get a large amount. As such we left the job.
Thereafter we went to Rawalpindi . We hired a flat at Bangash Colony, Rawalpindi , and started residing in it. Afzal had located a house where he thought we would get a large amount.
He had surveyed the said place and drawn a map of the said place. We required some fire-arms for our purpose. Afzal told me that he could get some fire-arms at his native place, but it was very risky, as there was frequent checking at his native place.
While we were in search of fire-arms we saw some LeT stalls at Raja bazaar, Rawalpindi , on the day of Bakri-id. We thought that, even if we procured fire-arms, we could not operate them. Therefore, we decided to join LeT for weapon training.
After making enquiries we reached LeT office. In the LeT office we met a person. We told him that we wanted to join LeT. He made some enquiry with us, noted our names and address and told us to come on next day.
On the next day, we went to LeT office and met the same man. One more person was present with him.
He gave us Rs 200 and some receipt. Then he gave us the address of a place called Marqas Taiyyaaba, Muridke, and told us to go to the said place where LeT is having their training camp. As directed, we went to the said place by bus. We showed the receipt given to us at the gate of the camp. We were allowed inside. At the entry gate, our details were filled up on two forms. Then we were taken to the actual camp area. At the said place, initially we were selected for 21 days training called Daura-Sufa. From the next day, we started attending training.
The daily programme was as mentioned below.
04.15: Wake up call and thereafter namaz
08.00: Breakfast
08.30-10.00: Lecture on Hadis and Quran by Mufti Sayyed
10.00-12.00: Rest
12.00-13.00: Lunch Break
13.00-14.00: Namaz
14.00-16.00: Rest
16.00-18.00: PT and Game Instructor Fadulla
18.00-20.00: Namaz and other work
20.00-21.00: Dinner
After completion of the above said training, we were selected for another training called Daura-Ama. The said training was also for 21 days. We were then taken in a vehicle to a place called Mansera, Buttal Village . At the said place, we were given training of all weapons for 21 days.
The daily programme was as mentioned below.
04.15 - 05.00:Wake up call and thereafter namaz
05.00-6.00: PT Instructor abu Anas
08.00: Breakfast
08.30-11.30: Weapons training. Trainer Abdul Rehman, Weapons AK-47, Green-O, SKS, Uzi gun, pistol, revolver
11.30-12.00: Rest
12.00-13.00: Lunch break
13.00-14.00: Namaz
14.00-16.00: Rest
16.00-18.00: PT
18.00-20.00: Namaz and other work
20.00-21.00: Dinner
After completing the said training, we were told that, we will be given the next advance training, but for that purpose we have to do some Khidmat for two months (Khidmat is a sort of service in the said camp as per the trainees' liking). We agreed to do the Khidmat for two months.
After two months, I was allowed to go to meet my parents. I stayed with my parents for one month.
Thereafter, I went to LeT camp situated at Shaiwainala, Muzzafarabad, for further advanced training. At that place, they took my photographs and filled up some forms. Then we were taken to Chelabandi pahadi area for training called Duara-khas. The said training was for 3 months. The training included PT, handling of all weapons and firing practice of the said weapons, training of handling of hand grenade, rocket launchers and mortars. The daily programme was as mentioned below.
04.15-05.00: Wake up call and thereafter namaz
05.00-06.00: PT Instructor Abu Mawiya
08.00: Breakfast
08.30-11.30: Weapons training handling of all weapons and firing practices of the said weapons, training of handling of hand grenade, rocket launchers and mortars, Green-O, SKS, Uzi gun, pistol, revolver, Hand grenade, rocket launchers. Trainer Abu Mawiya
11.30-12.00: Rest
12.00-13.00: Lunch Break
13.00-14.00: Namaz
14.00-16.00: Weapon training and firing practice. Lecture on Indian security agencies
16.00-18.00: PT
18.00-20.00: Namaz and other work
20.00-21.00: Dinner
At the said place 32 persons were present for training.
Out of these 32 trainees, 16 were selected for some confidential operation by one Zaqi-ur-Rehman Chacha.
Out of these 16 trainees 3 trainees ran away from the camp.
The above said chacha then sent the remaining 13 of us along with a person called Kafa to the above said earlier camp at Muridke. At Muridke, we were taught swimming and getting acquainted with the environment experienced by a fisherman on a sea.
We did some experimental tours by launches on the sea. During the said training, we were given lectures on working of Indian security agencies. We were shown the clippings highlighting the atrocities on Muslims in India .
After completing the said training, we were allowed to go to our native places. For seven days, I stayed with my family members.
After seven days I went to the LeT camp at Muzzafarabad.
The above said 13 of us were present for training. Thereafter, as per the instructions of Zaki-ur-Rehman, the above said Kafa took us to camp at Muridke. At the said camp again we underwent the training of swimming and getting acquainted with the environment and experience on sea. The training continued for one month.
During the said training, we were given the lectures on India and its security agencies, including RAW. We were also given the training on how to evade the chase by security personnel. We were strictly instructed not to make phone calls to Pakistan after reaching India .
The names of the persons present for the said training are as mentioned below.
Mohd Azmal aka Abu Muzahid
Ismail aka Abu Umar
Abu Ali
Abu Aksha
Abu Umer
Abu Shoeb
Abdul Rehman (Bada)
Abdul Rehman (Chhota)
Afadulla
Abu Umar
After completion of training, Zaki-ur-Rehman aka Chacha selected 10 of us and formed 5 teams each having two persons on 15 Sept 2008.
My team included myself and Ismail.. Our code name was VTS team.
We were then shown the site 'Google Earth' on Internet.
On the same site, we were shown the information about Azad Maidan, Mumbai, how and where to get down at Mumbai.
We were shown the film on VT railway station and the film showing the commuters moving around at rush hours at VT railway station.
We were instructed to carry out the firing at rush hours in the morning between 7 to 11 hours and between 7 to 11 hours in the evening. Then kidnap some persons, take them to the roof of some nearby building. After reaching at the roof top, we were to contact chacha. After that, chacha would give the telephone or mobile no of electronic media. We were then to contact the media persons on the same phone. And as per the instructions received from chacha, we would make demands for releasing the hostages. This was the general strategy decided by our trainers.
The date fixed for the said operation was 27th Sept 2008.
However, the operation was cancelled for some reason.
We stayed at Karachi .
Again we made practice of travelling by speed boats on the sea.
We stayed there upto 23rd Nov 2008.
The other teams were as mentioned below.
2nd Team
1) Abu Aksha
2) Abu Umar
3rd Team
1) Bada Abdul Rehman
2) Abu Ali
4th Team
1) Chhota Abdul Rehman
2) Afadulla
5th Team
1) Shoeb
2) Abu Umer
On 23rd Nov 2008, the above said teams including our team left from Azizabad, Karachi along with Zaki-ur-Rehman aka Chacha and Kafa. We were taken to the nearby sea shore. At 04.15 hours we reached the sea shore. At the sea shore we boarded a launch. After traveling for 22 to 25 nautical miles we met a bigger launch in the sea. We boarded the said launch and after journey of 1 hour we boarded a bigger ship by name Al-Huseini in the deep sea. While boarding the said ship, each of us was given a sack containing 8 grenades, one AK-47 rifle, 200 cartridges, 2 magazines and one cell phone for communication.
Then we started towards Indian coast. When we reached Indian waters, the crew members of Al-Huseini ship hijacked one Indian launch. The seamen from the said launch were shifted to Al-Huseini ship. We were then boarded the hijacked Indian ship. One Indian seaman was kept along with us.
At the gun point, he took us towards the Indian coast. After journey of about 3 days, we reached near sea shore of Mumbai . While we were at some distance from the shore, Ismail and Afadulla killed the Indian seaman, (Tandel) at the basement of the said Indian launch. Then we boarded floatable dinghi and reached Budwar Park Jetty as per the instructions received earlier.
After getting down at Budwar Park , I went along with Ismail to VT railway stn by taxi.
After reaching the hall of VT railway stn. We, i.e. Ismail and myself, went to the common toilet, took out the weapons from our sacks, loaded them, came out of toilet and started firing indiscriminately towards the passengers.
Suddenly one police officer in uniform came towards us and opened fire. In retaliation, we threw hand grenades towards him and also opened fire towards him. Then we went inside the railway stn threatening the commuters and randomly firing at them.
Then we came out of the railway stn and started searching for a building with roof top. But we did not find a suitable building. Therefore, we entered a lane. Then we entered a building and went upstarts. On 3rd or 4th floor we searched for hostages but we found that the said building was a hospital and not a residential building. Therefore we started coming down.
At that time policemen started firing at us. As such we threw some grenades towards them. When we were coming out of the hospital premises, we suddenly saw one police vehicle passing in front of us. Therefore, we took shelter behind a bush.
Another vehicle passed in front of us and stopped at some distance. One police officer got down from the said vehicle and started firing at us. One bullet hit my hand and my AK-47 dropped down.. I bent to pick it up when second bullet hit me on the same hand. I got injured. Ismail opened fire at the officers who were in said vehicle. They got injured and firing from their side stopped.
We waited for some time and then went towards the said vehicle. Three bodies lying there. Ismail removed the three bodies and drove the said vehicle. I sat next to him. While we were moving in the said vehicle, some police men tried to stop us. Ismail opened fire towards them while we were on the move; our vehicle got punctured near a big ground by the side of road. Ismail got down from the driver seat, stopped a car at the gun point and removed the three lady occupants from the said car. Then Ismail carried me to the car and sat me inside as I was injured. Then he drove the said car.
While we were moving in the said car, we were stopped on the road near sea shore. Ismail fired towards them. Some policemen got injured. Police also opened fire towards us. Due to the police firing Ismail got injured. Then police removed us to some hospital. In the hospital I came to know that Ismail succumbed to the injuries he has sustained.
My statement is read over to me, explained in Hindi and it is correctly recorded
at 02:10 on December 26th, 2008
This is really worrying. It's an enormous problem and neither Pakistan or the West are tackling the issue very well at all. The porous border between Afghanistan and Pakistan does not help either. I don't really understand the different groups in Pakistan. But I know the West's involvement in Afghanistan is pretty ineffective and may be making things worse! A good post. Amit.
at 02:20 on December 26th, 2008
The equation is very simple......they have the money and thay want a market for there arms and amunition. They want a hot spot , so what else can be better than than the illiterate underdeveloped country.
at 02:41 on December 26th, 2008
Yeah well most of the "terrorists" on 9/11 were from Saudia Arabia who bush and his father have been close to and doing business with for years. I'm sick of this fear instilling PR campaign hell bent on creating a scapegoat when I know for sure my own Govt is capable of being as corrupt and desctructive as any faction.
at 02:48 on December 26th, 2008
The whole economy behind the war and propaganda related to fear psychosis is creating the problem.Terror terror and insecurity , and money flow to feel you secure, although in waste,is the rule of this dirty political world.
at 08:17 on December 26th, 2008
Great, I have no problem getting you a one way ticket to the muslim country of your choice. Let's see how long you can talk all the left wing tripe in one of those countries Lefty.
at 08:35 on December 26th, 2008
I see no reason to start tossing out ad hominems. Please check the Code of Conduct.
at 13:02 on December 26th, 2008
Why is that Dunky, you do it all the time and you dont get banned for it?
at 13:22 on December 26th, 2008
Panzy, may I suggest you try http://my.nowpublic.com/newsroom/tips/fine_print/code_of_conduct?
at 08:15 on December 26th, 2008
You mean muslim terrorists kill more people? right?
at 09:05 on December 26th, 2008
If we go by the numbers in the recent since 2000 then answer is yes I am affraid.. only Serbs have single handedly done more than what all Al Qaida has achieved so far.
at 13:23 on December 26th, 2008
Only if you don't count the Crusades or The Inquisition.
at 16:23 on December 26th, 2008
By whatever name they are still terrorists.
at 21:37 on December 26th, 2008
Thanks every body for your healthy idea, but unfirtunately non of us want to look beyond religion, the real issue is Useless loss of innocent life.
at 02:12 on December 27th, 2008
This claim of responsibility for Lahore blast by purported group came only after an Indian was arrested by Pakistani agencies soon after the incident, which implies that it is work of Indian consulates in Afghanistan, otherwise Taliban do not wait for claiming such attacks. As far as so-called confession of Kasab is concerned, it has no worth in view of claim of a Pakistani lawyer of having proofs of Kasab being picked by the Indian intelligence from Nepal, where he had gone on a business trip with few other friends. The circumstances, particularly warmongering by Indian rulers, following the Mumbai attacks have shown that the attack was stage-managed by the Indian and Israeli intelligence. Even a layman is questioning the way the Indian government reacted after the attacks. Only a single point is sufficient to prove the Indian false and that is: Why the Indian intelligence could not discover the so-called terror plan that might have taken months for execution but they took no time in accusing Pakistan as soon as the drama started unveiling?
at 02:06 on May 27th, 2009
u r 100 percent rite bro....