Countering the Indian Mujahideen: Leader Decapacitation: India’s Counter Terrorism Success The arrest of Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu current leader of the Indian Mujahideen in Ajmer Rajasthan on 25 March 2013 marks significant success achieved by India’s counter terrorism agencies adopting decapacitation as the principal strategy.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/countering-the-indian-mujahideen-leader-decapacitation-2572.html

Afghan Pakistan Relations Challenges continue

Pakistan Rejects Involvement in Serena Hotel  Attack in Kabul

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghan-pakistan-relations-challenges-continue-2570.html

Majlis election: Nasheed calls for MDP restructuring after election defeat Former President Mohamed Nasheed has called for new leadership within the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) following defeat in what he described as an “unfair” but accepted parliamentary election.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/majlis-election-nasheed-calls-for-mdp-restructuring-after-election-defeat-2566.html

1,200km march begins to demand cancellation of Myitsone Dam project

Activists leave Yangon on March 23 as they begin a 1,200-kilometre march to the site of the Mytsone Dam in Kachin State

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/1200km-march-begins-to-demand-cancellation-of-myitsone-dam-project-2569.html

Indian Army Seeks Hydrojet Propulsion System for BMP II

In a recent Request for Information (RFI) the Indian Army has asked bids for for development of a prototype for Hydrojet/ Waterjet Based Propulsion System for 15 Ton class vehicle.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/indian-army-seeks-hydrojet-propulsion-system-for-bmp-ii-2571.html

 Latest draft of the resolution on Sri Lanka being circulated at UNHRC

The latest draft of the United States-sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka has been circulated to member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.

 http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/latest-draft-of-the-resolution-on-sri-lanka-being-circulated-at-unhrc-2567.html

 Expatriate Sri Lankans stage massive demo in Geneva

Urge UNHRC not to undermine domestic efforts for reconciliation

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/expatriate-sri-lankans-stage-massive-demo-in-geneva-2568.html