Pangong Tso, Feb 27: Army’s Fire and Fury Corps proudly supported the 4th Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon 2026 at Pangong Tso, the world’s highest frozen lake (approx 14,000 ft). In a true test of endurance and grit, over 450 runners battled sub-zero temperatures, thin air and an unforgiving icy track, competing across categories from 5 km to the full marathon.

The GOC, Fire and Fury Corps, and all ranks congratulate the personnel of the Ladakh Scouts for their outstanding performance.

The winners of 10 km marathon category include Agniveer Mehboob Ali (1^st), Naik Rinchen Gurmet (2^nd), and Lance Naik Jigmat Stobdan (3^rd).

In 21 km half marathon, the winners are Rifleman Tsetan Namgial (1^st), Agniveer Tashi Namgyal (2^nd), and Agniveer Sarfaraz Hussain (3^rd).

In 42 km full marathon, the winners are Naik Tsering Nurboo (1^st), Agniveer Tsering Stobgais (2^nd), and Rifleman Kadim Hussain (3^rd).

The Top Gun runners of Forever in Operations Division were also appreciated for their impressive collective performance in the 5 km and 10 km events.

These achievements by serving personnel, and the steadfast support extended by Trishul Division, reaffirm the Indian Army’s commitment to promoting winter sports and a culture of fitness in Ladakh, even in the toughest of terrains and conditions, Defence spokesperson said.

Srinagar, Feb 27: In a significant step towards dismantling terror networks and reinforcing the rule of law, Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has secured Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) against four accused persons operatives of proscribed terrorist organizations Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen (HM) in connection with FIR No. 05/1996 registered at Police Station CIK under Sections 121, 121-A, 153-A, 153-B of the Ranbir Penal Code, read with Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Sections 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act.

The Hon’ble Court of Additional Sessions Judge TADA/POTA (Special Judge designated under the NIA Act), Srinagar, after hearing the prosecution as well as IO and carefully examining the case record, has issued non-bailable warrants against Mohd Yousuf Shah also known as Syed Salah-ud-din, son of Ghulam Rasool Shah, resident of Soibugh, Budgam.

As per the statement, the absconding accused is the chief of the so-called United Jihad Council (UJC) and the proscribed terrorist organization Hizbul Mujahideen. He is a known terrorist operator and instigator. The absconder is involved in several terrorist related FIRs registered in various police stations across the Kashmir Valley”.

Ghulam Nabi Khan also known as Amir Khan, son of Ghulam Rasool Khan, resident of Liver Srigufwara, Anantnag, J&K. “The absconding accused is the Deputy Supreme Commander of the proscribed terrorist organization Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen (HM) and is a known terrorist handler. The absconder is involved in other numerous terrorist related activities which includes and not limited to recruitment into terrorists ranks, coordination of terrorists related activities and FIRs stand registered against him in various police stations across the Kashmir Valley, and in central investigation agencies as well”.

Sher Mohammad also known as Bahadur /Riyaz, son of Sher Ahmad, resident of Malangam, Bandipora, J&K. The absconding accused as per the statement is a commander of the proscribed terrorist organization Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen (HM).  He is also involved in variety of terrorists related activities and cases have been registered against him under the provisions of the UAP Act. and provisions of the EIMCO Act as well”.

Nasir Yousuf Qadri son of Mohammad Yousuf Qadri, resident of Sheeltang, Dar Mohalla, Habbakadal, later at Abu-Baker Colony, Bemina, Srinagar. “The absconding accused is associated with the proscribed terrorist organization Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen (HM) and is working for the terror narrative machinery. The absconder is also involved in operating Kashmir Media Service (KMS), which is engaged in disseminating false narratives against the Indian State and issuing general threats against communities and individuals”.

The case originated on 05 April 1996 following credible information received at Police Station CIK, Srinagar, revealing that Pakistan-based terrorist handlers and intelligence agencies were actively motivating and facilitating Kashmiri youth to undergo terrorist training in PoK/PAK with the objective of waging war against the Union of India.

During the course of investigation, substantial material evidence was gathered establishing prima facie involvement of the accused affiliated with banned terrorist organization Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen (HM) in unlawful and anti-national activities, including radicalization, recruitment, and facilitation of terrorist operations. Despite sustained and continuous efforts by CIK to apprehend them, the accused have remained absconding and have deliberately evaded arrest, statement said.

Upon careful consideration of the evidence presented by CIK, the Hon’ble Court observed that the offences alleged are grave in nature, directly pertaining to waging war against the State and activities prejudicial to national security.

The Court further held that custodial examination of the accused is essential for effective investigation and for securing the ends of justice. Being satisfied that sufficient grounds exist, the Court allowed the application and directed the issuance of Non-Bailable Warrants, instructing the Station House Officer/Investigating Officer of Police Station CIK, Srinagar, to execute the warrants and produce the accused before the Court at the earliest.

This decisive legal action underscores CIK’s sustained and uncompromising resolve to pursue terror-related cases to their logical conclusion, irrespective of the passage of time. Counter Intelligence Kashmir remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard national security and ensure that individuals involved in activities threatening the sovereignty and integrity of the nation are brought firmly within the ambit of law, statement added.

Srinagar, Feb 27: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the discharge of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders by a court in a corruption case had exposed the “high-handedness” of the investigative agencies.

“Today’s judgement discharging Kejriwal, Sisodia & Kavitha in the excise policy case exposes the high handedness of investigative agencies,” Mufti said in a post on X.

She said when agencies are wielded like political swords, justice becomes the first casualty, and truth surfaces only after “years of pain and tears.”

“No prima facie case. No credible evidence. Yet years of incarceration. Nothing is more dangerous than the misuse of power and the weaponisation of institutions. Yet somehow it continues unabated,” she added.

In a big relief to Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, a Delhi court on Friday discharged the former Delhi chief minister and his ex-deputy in the politically charged liquor policy case, as it refused to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet.

Besides the two leaders, 21 more were discharged in the case.

Srinagar, Feb 27: Apple growers from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will protest in Delhi next month against the proposed duty concession on US apples, in a bid to save domestic growers from losses.

India has granted a quota-based duty concession to the US on apples under the interim trade pact. Apples from the US will enter the Indian market without any import duties.

The growers are apprehensive that apples from th US will flood the Indian market and result in a major blow to the domestic farmers.

“We have formed an Apple Farmers Federation of India (AFFI) comprising apple growers from Kashmir, Himachal and Uttarakhand. We have decided to protest in Delhi in March (against the trade deal),” MLA Kulgam and trade union leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami told reporters here.

Tarigami said AFFI has appealed to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha to stand in solidarity with the apple farmers of the country who are facing an onslaught on their livelihood.

“The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which forced the government to take back the three farm laws during the protests that lasted more than a year, has assured the federation that it will support the protest. They have promised that their leadership will join the protests,” he added.

On the Indo-US trade deal, Tarigami said it is “practically a surrender” before America.

“You would know that in this trade deal, the US has restricted India from buying oil from Russia. If our country has to buy something, we must consider the wishes of the US, we would not be sovereign in our decisions regarding trade,” he said.

The MLA from Kulgam said the apple industry is the backbone of the Kashmir economy.

“There are small industrial units in Jammu but we do not have many here. We had handicrafts but they are also in decline. Our last hope is apple but we cannot now compete with the American apple,” he added.