Indonesian militant leader killed in shootout, police say
The Hindu
A joint operation by military and police personnel killed Ali Kalora in a shootout at a village on Sulawesi island on the afternoon of September 18
Indonesian security forces have killed the leader of militant group East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT), which has ties with Islamic State, police said on September 19.
A joint operation by military and police personnel killed Ali Kalora in a shootout at a village on Sulawesi island on the afternoon of September 18, according to a police statement.
Another militant, identified as Jaka Ramadhan, also known as Ikrima, was also shot dead, police said, adding that a hunt was underway for four other MIT members.

Bangladesh is witnessing renewed political tension after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a young leader who emerged during the July–August 2024 uprising that led to the removal of Sheikh Hasina. Hadi later headed the radical group Inquilab Mancha and was campaigning ahead of the 2026 parliamentary election when he was shot in Dhaka. His death has triggered protests, diplomatic friction with India, and concerns over rising political violence as Bangladesh heads towards elections under an interim government.












