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  • 2 Militant Associates Arrested In J-K’s Baramulla

    2 Militant Associates Arrested In J-K’s Baramulla

    Security forces arrested two militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, police said.

    Acting on specific information regarding the movement of terrorists in Frestihar Kreeri village, the security forces placed a mobile vehicle checkpoint (MVCP) at the Frestihar Waripora crossing, a police spokesperson said.Two suspects who were coming towards the crossing tried to flee when they noticed the security personnel but were apprehended tactfully, he said.
    During a search of the duo, two Chinese pistols, two magazines and 15 pistol rounds were recovered. They were immediately taken into custody, the spokesperson said.

    The arrested accused were identified as Suhail Gulzar of Frestihar Kreeri and Waseem Ahmad Pata of Hudipora Rafiabad, both militant associates of LeT, he said.
    A case has been registered against them under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and an investigation is underway, he said.

  • 2 drug smugglers arrested in Rajouri district

    2 drug smugglers arrested in Rajouri district

    Jammu (IANS) | Police on Thursday arrested two drug peddlers from Punjab in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. Police said they have busted an inter-state drug racket by arresting two drug peddlers from Punjab. About 22 kg of heroin-like substance has been recovered from the smugglers’ possession, police said. Both the smugglers were arrested from Sunderbani area of Rajouri district. The investigation of the front and back links of the case has been started.

    Rajouri SSP Amritpal Singh said, “Police had received intelligence that two suspects were going from Rajouri towards Jammu in a vehicle on late Wednesday evening.” Acting swiftly on the inputs, police teams were put on alert across the district.

    Police further said that to stop them the existing nakas were strengthened and some mobile MCVPs were also installed. A vehicle (registration number AJK01AB5470) was intercepted at a police naka near ITI Sunderbani on Rajouri-Poonch Highway in Jammu at around 9.30 pm.

    Police said two persons from Punjab were traveling in the vehicle, which was searched. During the search, 22 kg of heroin-like substance was recovered from them. Both the persons arrested have been identified as Onkar Singh and Shamsher Singh, both residents of Gurdaspur district of Punjab.

    The SSP termed it a major success for the police against drugs and said that the narco-militancy aspect of the seizure is also being probed.

    –IANS

  • Four killed in falling tree in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar

    Four killed in falling tree in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar

    Jammu (IANS) | Four members of a Bakarwal (nomadic Gothard) family were killed when a tree fell on them in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials gave this information on Thursday. The incident happened on Wednesday late night. Four members of a Bakarwal family in Kathua district were killed when a tree uprooted by strong winds and rain fell on them in Behlna area of Keshwan forest in Kishtwar district, police said. The dead include one man and three women.

    –IANS

  • ‘BJP Hijacked It’: Mehbooba Mufti On Upcoming G20 Summit In Jammu And Kashmir

    ‘BJP Hijacked It’: Mehbooba Mufti On Upcoming G20 Summit In Jammu And Kashmir

    Ahead of the G-20 Summit which is scheduled to be held in Jammu and Kashmir from May 22-24, Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday hit out at the BJP government, claiming that they “hijacked” the event.

    “G20 is an event for the country but BJP has hijacked it, they have even replaced the logo with Lotus, the logo should have been something related to the country, not a party…it is the SAARC that will establish the leadership of our country within this region…why not have a SAARC summit and address our problem…,” she said.The PDP chief had also alleged earlier that security forces were breaking into homes and violating the privacy of Kashmiri citizens ahead of a G20 meeting in Srinagar. She made this claim after Sehar Shabir Shah, daughter of jailed separatist leader Shabir Shah, alleged security forces conducted searches at her home.

    According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the G20 logo draws inspiration from the vibrant colours of India’s national flag – saffron, white and green, and blue. It juxtaposes planet Earth with the lotus, India’s national flower that reflects growth amid challenges.

    The Congress attacked the BJP over the lotus being part of the G20 logo, saying that while it was shocking that the BJP’s election symbol was used, it knows by now that the PM and his party would not lose any opportunity to promote themselves.

    The attack by the Opposition party came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the logo, theme and website for India’s upcoming presidency of the grouping.

    Reacting to the unveiling of the logo, Congress’ General Secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, “Over 70 years ago, Nehru rejected the proposal to make Congress flag the flag of India. Now, BJP’s election symbol has become official logo for India’s presidency of G20!”

    “While shocking, we know by now that Mr.Modi & BJP won’t lose any opportunity to promote themselves shamelessly!” Ramesh said on Twitter.

    (With inputs from PTI)

  • Mayawati Holds Meeting Of Party Cadre From Delhi, J&K, HP

    Mayawati Holds Meeting Of Party Cadre From Delhi, J&K, HP

    To galvanise the party cadre ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BSP chief Mayawati here on Sunday held a meeting of senior party functionaries from Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir, and Jharkhand, the party said in a statement.

    On political development in Jammu-Kashmir, Mayawati said that instead of development, peace, stability, and assembly elections that were expected from the centre, corruption and power abuse dominate the media headlines.

    “Even though all political activities there are in coma, people of Jammu and Kashmir should lay all their focus on the politics developments. The party should be fully prepared, as elections can be held there anytime,” she said. Referring to the Congress’ win in Himachal Pradesh, the Bahujan Samaj Party chief said that the change of government there proves that the common people are not passive about their problems. “The BSP should overcome its shortcomings there and strive to move ahead.”

    Mayawati gave strict instructions to infuse “young blood” in the party in Jharkhand. Referring to the ongoing power tussle between the Centre and the Delhi government, Mayawati said, “The mutual distrust, non-cooperation, and collision between the Centre and the Delhi government has affected the common public … The endless collision between the two is sad.”

    “The collision between the two governments and repeated intervention of the Supreme Court. How can it be a good example of co-operative federalism?” she asked. The Dalit leader said people were already disappointed with Congress and the BJP, and now they are getting disaffected by the AAP government of Delhi.

    She said people across the country are beset with rising inflation, poverty, unemployment, poor education, and health facilities, but the BJP government is paying no attention towards these. The politician said it was a good sign that people have now begun to express their anger a bit against all these issues in the elections.

    She said people are now waking up to the empty rhetoric, poll sops, and excessive use of religion by the political parties, and soon the course of country’s politics will change which will give the BSP a chance to contest elections on a slightly equal playing field. Mayawati also said there was anger among the people coming from the SC, ST categories over the dilution of the reservations.

  • Infiltrator killed by army in Jammu and Kashmir

    Infiltrator killed by army in Jammu and Kashmir

    Srinagar (IANS) | An infiltrator was gunned down by the Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday. Officials said an infiltrator tried to cross over into the Indian side of the LoC in Mendhar sector of Poonch district today. He was shot dead by the army. Explosives and narcotics were recovered from his possession.

    A search is now underway in the area, officials said.

    –IANS

  • CRPF jawan shot himself

    CRPF jawan shot himself

    Srinagar (IANS) | A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan shot himself with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. Officials said the jawan was posted in Awantipora area of Pulwama. The body has been sent to the police control room for post-mortem, an official said. A case has been registered in this incident.

    The incident is being probed, and it is being ascertained as to what compelled the jawan to take such a drastic step.

    –IANS

  • Weather will remain dry in Jammu and Kashmir till Saturday evening

    Weather will remain dry in Jammu and Kashmir till Saturday evening

    Srinagar (IANS) | The weather is likely to remain mainly dry in Jammu and Kashmir till Saturday evening. The Meteorological Department’s office gave this information on Friday. The Meteorological Department said, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to have mainly dry weather till Saturday evening. Thunderstorm very likely to occur in Valley and Jammu division tomorrow afternoon/evening.

    The minimum temperature was 8.7 in Srinagar, 2.6 in Pahalgam and 7 in Gulmarg.

    Kargil in Ladakh region recorded a minimum temperature of 4.4 and Leh recorded 0.4 degrees Celsius.

    The minimum temperature was 20.5 in Jammu, 18.2 in Katra, 14.7 in Batote, 8.2 in Banihal and 9 in Bhaderwah.

    –IANS

  • Union Home Secretary to review security in J-K ahead of G20 event

    Union Home Secretary to review security in J-K ahead of G20 event

    JAMMU AND KASHMIR: Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla is chairing a high-level meeting in Srinagar on Tuesday to review the security situation ahead of the G20 working group meeting in Kashmir and the annual Amarnath Yatra, officials said. They said the recent attacks on security forces in Poonch and Rajouri are likely to top the discussions.

    Intelligence Bureau director and Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbagh Singh are attending the meeting. Senior intelligence and security force officials are expected to brief the home secretary about the preparations for the G20 event scheduled to be held from May 22 to 24, the officials said.

    In a security review meeting last week, it was decided that marine and NSG commandos will secure the water bodies around the venue of the G20 event while drones will be used for aerial surveillance.

    Officials said the meeting will also discuss the plan of action for ensuring an incident-free Amarnath Yatra which is scheduled to start next month.

  • Police Conduct Search At Terrorist’s House In J&K’s Kulgam

    Police Conduct Search At Terrorist’s House In J&K’s Kulgam

    The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday conducted a search at the house of a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in Kulgam district, officials said.

    The search operation was carried out by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police as part of its crackdown on terror elements, they said.

    SIU Kulgam conducted a search at the residential premises of Abdul Gani Bhat, father of terrorist Farooq Ahmad Bhat alias Nali, at Chek Desen Yaripora, a police spokesperson said.

    Bhat is an active terrorist of the proscribed terror outfit HM and is wanted in several terror-related cases, he said.

    The search was conducted after a special judge of a designated National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kulgam issued a search warrant in one of the cases, the spokesperson said.

    The case pertains to the killing of five non-local labourers at Katrosa Kulgam in 2019. The SIU is investigating the case and has been conducting searches and investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice, he added.