TROUBLE IN INDIA.
+ A DENIAL BY THE AMEER. (Per Press Association.—Copyriyht.) Calcutta, August 24. The Ameer of Afghanistan has written a letter to the Indian Government, in which he denies any responsibility in connection with theorising of tribesmen on the froajiEr He blames the fanatic mollabs for the trouble and promises not to permit the regular troops to assist the rebels.
FURTHER ATTACKS
THREE BRITISH FORTS TAKEN. RELIEF PARTIES DESPATCHED Calcutta, August 24. Simla reports that the rebellious Afridas have attacked two forts garrisoned near Khyber Pass. Assistance from the Company's British infantry, and a detachment of dragoons and artillery have been sent to defend the forts. Other bodies of Afridas having entered the Khyber Pass the artillery was despatched to shell the mouth of the Pass. The entire Afridas are obeying the directions of Akah Khel Mullan, one ' of their priests, who is reported to have captured two forts. Three of the principal chiefs of Beloochistan have been arrested on suspicion of intriguing against the British. Later reports state that the British forts Manaha 20 miles south of Manwapur, and Ali Mijed have been captured. A column under Brigadier-General Westmacott and the Indian staff corps is hurrying to the relief of Mandha.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 408, 25 August 1897, Page 2
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