Terrorism is back: Osama’s death meant nothing

Perhaps, the world was awaiting this.  With UK and US tightening their security, perhaps, no one expected the target to be Pakistan, itself. On second thoughts, it seems like a reason to empathise with Pakistan. But is it a deliberate attempt to gain innocent sympathy or has the bombing really been targeted to take the revenge?

Well, the Pakistani Taliban Tehrik-e-Taliban carried out two bomb attacks in the Frontier Constabulary located in Charsadda district, killing at least 80 people. Around 120 have been injured, police said.

Ehsanullah Ehsan, the spokesperson from the militant group has stated that this is the first attack avenging the death of Osama bin Laden. He also warned about ‘bigger attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan.’

The police have stated that both the attacks have been cases of suicide bombing. Most of the dead were the young recruits, undergoing training. Currently, they were boarding the bus early in the morning, ready to return to their families following intensive nine month training.

Even in the past, there have been repeated Al- Qaeda and Taliban attacks against the government forces in Shabqadar, which is located 30 kilometres away from Peshawar.

The Police Chief at Charsadda, Nisar Sarwat has confirmed that it was an incident of suicide bombing.

Ahmad Ali, one of the injured paramilitary policeman stated how happy he was for the hope of returning home when suddenly he heard ‘Allah Akbar’, following the immediate bomb explosion.

This attack has been called as the ‘deadliest’ bomb explosion after 5^th November when 68 people were killed by a suicide bomber in a mosque at Darra Adam Khel.

Apart from the FC Cadets, even the civilians and property has witnessed massive destruction, including 12 vans and 12 shops.

‘US and UK condemn the attack’

Condemning these terrorist attacks and calling them ‘cowardly’, the British Foreign Secretary William Hague has pledged to support Islamabad in this hour of need.

Meanwhile US Embassy in Pakistan has stated in a statement issued immediately after the attack that it respected the sacrifices by the Pakistani people and would work to disrupt the Al-Qaeda and Taliban.

‘Pressure on Pakistan’

After the 2^nd May killing of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, the pressure on Pakistan to reveal how the world’s most wanted terrorist leader was hiding in the country, has been increasing in a phenomenal manner. The Pakistani army has also witnessed dramatic increase in criticism and allegations against its role in the country.

On the other hand, the Pakistani government did not appreciate the sudden ‘intervention in their sovereignty’ by carrying out raid in their country without their previous permission.

Meanwhile, US was allowed the much demanded access to three widows of Osama bin laden who are currently in the custody of Pakistan.

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Osama Bin Laden is Dead, confirms Al- Qaeda

Al-Qaeda has confirmed the death of leader Osama bin Laden in a militant site, ridiculing the countless blames of ‘pussy footing’ which were building up against President Obama.

The declaration signed under ‘general leadership’ issued on 3^rd May, reveals the furious response of the militant group.

In the repetitive manner of linking Islam with Osama’s existence, the group founded in 1988, condemns the US raid.  It says that bin Laden was precious to them and all Muslims.

Warning US for causing this doomsday, the military network has stated that the ‘happiness of Americans would soon be converted into sadness.’

‘Their blood will be mingled with tears,’ goes the perturbing warning.

‘9/11 Anniversary’

The US Navy SEAL, in the process of ransacking Osama’s compound have found several discs and important information indicating that the terrorist leader was planning another massive attack this year, marking the 10^th anniversary of September 2001 blasts.

It is also believed that Osama was still in close contact with the entire Al-Qaeda network by staying at his house in Abbottabad which was recently raided.

The plotting was supposedly planned for blasting railway commuting tracks in New York, as stated by trusted sources.

‘The New Osama’

After Osama’s death, it is believed that Al- Qaida’s deputy leader Ayman al Zawahiri would take the main place.

The US intelligence is now trying to track Zawahiri through the information gathered at Osama’s residence.

‘Bomb attacks in London’

An undercover reporter of ‘the Sun’, has revealed that Anwar al-Awlaki , who is also a potential candidate for being Osama Bin Laden’s successor has urged a Mumbai style terror attack in UK.

According to the reporter who posed as an Al-Qaeda fanatic, the militant team had suggested the usage of fire arms, pipe bombs and assassinations to cause terrorism in the country.

The Metropolitan police in London have stated that the ‘death of one man does not signify the end of an ideology’. Hence, the security aspects in UK are getting stricter and citizens are being asked to be more vigilant.

‘Bush said no’

Past president George Bush declined Obama’s invitation to visit the Ground Zero on Thursday to remember the deaths of 3000 innocent civilians.

He did congratulate the Obama government for their audacious victory but chose to maintain a safe distance with the current matters of the White House.

Meanwhile, President Obama after commemorating on Ground Zero yesterday would be visiting Fort Campbell, US Army installation located in Kentucky to meet the US navy SEAL who killed Osama.