Alleged Mastermind Behind Attack On President Duque Arrested - Colombian Defense Minister
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published November 07, 2021 | 03:30 AM
BUENOS AIRES (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th November, 2021) Colombian law enforcement have arrested the suspected organizer of the attack on the helicopter of Colombian President Ivan Duque, according to Defense Minister Diego Molano Aponte.
"We tracked him down and captured him. Alias 'Aurelio', the alleged mastermind of the terrorist attack on the helicopter of President @IvanDuque on June 25 in Cucuta," Molano said on Twitter on Saturday.
According to the defense minister, the suspect was arrested as a result of a special operation carried out in the department of Norte de Santander, which borders Venezuela.
On June 25, Duque's helicopter was shot at from the ground, though no casualties were reported. A separate attack occurred in mid-June, when over 35 military personnel were injured in a car bomb explosion at an army base in Cucuta.
The middle Magdalena Bloc of the FARC-EP (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia - People's Army) claimed responsibility for the attacks in July.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Govt focuses on establishment of Industrial Parks, SEZs
PM arrives in Tehran on day-long visit to Iran
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi bail pleas adjourned until June 4
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz's performance in providing cheap essential go ..
Introducing Infinix GT 20 Pro: The Official Gaming Phone of the PUBG MOBILE Supe ..
Sea of people attends funeral of President Raisi in Tehran
T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan to announce squad by tomorrow
Security forces kill 29 terrorists in Balochistan
President Raisi, FM Abdollahian funeral prayer offered
PM Shehbaz to visit Iran today
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 22 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 22 May 2024
More Stories From World
-
Liverpool's Doak given surprise call-up to Scotland's Euros squad
9 minutes ago -
Russia deals symbolic blow to Ukraine with village capture
9 minutes ago -
Liverpool's Doak given surprise call-up to Scotland's Euros squad
29 minutes ago -
Ex-UK Post Office boss 'sorry' over convictions scandal
49 minutes ago -
Nadal ready for emotional French Open farewell
49 minutes ago -
UK 'bionic MP' returns to parliament after quadruple amputation
59 minutes ago
-
Nepal's 'Everest Man' claims record 30th summit
59 minutes ago -
Germany's AfD bans scandal-hit lead candidate from EU election events
59 minutes ago -
Lithuania summons Russian diplomat over sea border expansion
59 minutes ago -
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Passes Condolence Resolution on Iranian President's Death
1 hour ago -
20 people in intensive care after turbulent Singapore Airlines flight
1 hour ago -
Temu owner Pinduoduo says triples net profit in first quarter
1 hour ago