Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: The Laju incident


In the News (Thu 16 Feb 12)

  
  Singapore Police Force - About Us - SPF Overview
The capability of KINS troops to protect vital installations was put to the test when they were deployed to guard some vital installations soon after the incident on 11th September 2001.
The aim of the JRA was to overthrow the Japanese “imperialist” government while the PFLP wanted to retaliate the “imperialist countries that were oppressing the Arab masses”.
After a review of the incident, it was decided that security at various vital installations had to be intensified and SPF was given this task.
www.spf.gov.sg /abtspf/pnsd.htm   (714 words)

  
  Ruling party cadres set fire on minority houses in Adam para, Pirghacha, Rangpur, Bangladesh
Since the incident, several days have passed, none of the local NGOs and government personnel rush to the spot to help the victims.
Police said, they were continuing their efforts to nab the criminal after the incident and police was deployed round the clock for the security of the victims.
Investigating officer of the case Md. Abdul Mazid informed that the brutal incident was a sequence to prior enmity between the criminals and the plaintiffs.
www.hrtribune.com /Rangpur/pirghacha_rangpur_09-04.html   (1848 words)

  
 Total Defence Singapore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
On 7 Feb 1974, arrangements were made to transfer the terrorists by boat from 'Laju' to the Marine Police Headquarters and thence by minibus to the airport.
Before leaving the 'Laju' at 2230 hours, the terrorists covered themselves with hoods and tied the three hostages with their hands behind their backs.
The 'Laju' incident is a measure of the confidence and daring of members of the Singapore Commandos (formed just five years earlier) to provide the necessary assurance for Singapore officials to act as guarantors in a potentially explosive situation.
totaldefence.org.sg /mediaroom/features/article_2002_06_the1974.html   (644 words)

  
 Channelnewsasia.com :: Annex
The third incident, on 21 Aug 03, occurred at Pulau Tekong during a Combat Survival Training (CST) course.
This incident has been a heavy blow to the Commandos, who are one of the finest formations in the SAF.
In 1974, in the Laju incident, they escorted the hijackers to the Middle East.
www.channelnewsasia.com /cna/annex/031016_teocheehean.htm   (1996 words)

  
 Borneo Bulletin Opinions
Pos Laju rate is more than ordinary mail and from our experience they can deliver within the same day if you know the service well.
The release of a photograph of the house in which the unfortunate incident has supposedly taken place suggests the lack of common-sense sensitivity for this woman and her family.
One cannot begin to imagine what they are going through as a result of this terrible ordeal without their privacy being further intruded by the publication of a photograph of their house.
www.brudirect.com /Happenings/BBOpinion111000.htm   (2019 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.