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Narco-terrorism, psychological warfare big threats: LG Manoj Sinha

18Oct

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Baramulla, Kashmir, State

Narco-terrorism, psychological warfare big threats: LG Manoj Sinha

Baramulla, Oct 18: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that of late, narco-terrorism and psychological warfare are emerging big threats and police along with other security forces have to counter these challenges effectively. “As technology is getting advanced day by day, narco-terrorism and psychological warfare are emerging as the biggest challenges for us. J&K Police along with other security agencies have to counter these threats effectively,” LG said addressing the passing out parade of 510 new recruits at Sheeri area of northern district of Baramulla. Showering praises on the J&K police for fighting on multiple fronts, the LG said that J&K police is full of talent and has left no stone unturned to protect the hono...

No death or major injuries to soldiers at LAC: Rajnath Singh

14Dec

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National, State

No death or major injuries to soldiers at LAC: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Dec 13: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that timely intervention by the Indian soldiers stopped the Chinese PLA troops from encroaching on the country’s territory during the December 9 face-off at Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector. Speaking in the Lok Sabha today, the Defence Minister said that the Indian Army bravely stopped the Chinese People Liberation Army (PLA) PLA troops from encroaching on Indian territory and forced them to withdraw to their posts. “On December 9, 2022, in the Yangtse area of Tawang sector, PLA troops encroached upon and attempted to change the status quo. This attempt was tackled by our troops in a determined manner. There was fist fight during this face-off as well. Our troops bravely stopped the PLA from encroaching upon our terri...

Police attaches house for harbouring militants in Khrew

8Dec

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Kashmir, Pulwama, State

Police attaches house for harbouring militants in Khrew

Srinagar, Dec 7: Police on Wednesday attached a house for providing of intentional harbouring and logistic support to militants in Khrew. A Police Spokesman said, "On 19/20 August 2021, Police in Awantipora received an information through reliable sources regarding presence of a group of terrorists in the house of Gh Ahmad Najar son of Gh Mohd Najar resident of Danak Mohala Khrew who are conspiring to carry out terror act in the area." "Accordingly, a joint cordon and search operation was launched along with Army (50RR) and CRPF (185 Bn). When the cordon was being laid, the hiding terrorists fired indiscriminately upon the operational party with the intent to kill the Police/Security forces. The fire was effectively retaliated leading to an encounter", he said. The spokesman said ...

Encounter breaks out in Shopian : Police

7Dec

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Kashmir, Shopian, State

Encounter breaks out in Shopian : Police

Srinagar, Dec 07: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday evening, police said. In a tweet, Kashmir Zone Police said that the gunfight was going-on in Watho area of Shopian. “Encounter has started at Watho area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” the police tweet said. Tweet Link

180 militants, 31 SFs personnel killed in J&K this year till now: MHA

7Dec

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Kashmir, National, State

180 militants, 31 SFs personnel killed in J&K this year till now: MHA

New Delhi, 7 Dec: Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday said that there has been a substantial decline in militants attack from 417 in 2018 to 229 in 2021. While informing the Rajya sabha, MoS Home Nityanand Rai said, 14 persons belonging to minorities including 3 Kashmiri Pandits have been killed in UT of Jammu and Kashmir from January 2022 to 30th November 2022. He said that there were 123 terrorist incidents in J&K (till November 2022). 31 security forces personnel lost their lives in the line of duty while 31 civilians also lost their lives. "180 terrorists have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in encounters with security personnel this year (till November 2022)", he said.

Home Secretary reviews security scenario in J&K

7Dec

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National, State

Home Secretary reviews security scenario in J&K

New Delhi, December 6: Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, according to sources. The officials revealed that it was a monthly review meeting to take stock of security in Jammu and Kashmir along with ongoing development projects in UT. The officials told ANI that Home Secretary was apprised about the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and other issues pertaining to the Union Territory. Sources said the meeting lasted for over two-and-a-half hours in the Ministry of Home Affairs in a hybrid mode with senior officials in the ministry joining it in the presence of Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, Research and Analysis Wing chief Samant Kumar Goel, National Investigation Agency Directo...

17 people injured after bus turns turtle in Rajouri

5Dec

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Rajouri, State

17 people injured after bus turns turtle in Rajouri

Rajouri, Dec 5: Seventeen guests on board a bus carrying wedding guests were injured in a road accident in Tarkundi near Line of Control in Rajouri district on Monday, officials said. As per police, the accident took place on Monday morning when the bus was plying on Tarkundi LoC road, and it turned turtle. The officials said that seventeen people were injured in the accident with four of the injured are having serious injuries. Soon after the accident, teams of army from Rashtriya Rifles camp under the aegis of Romeo Force launched a rescue operation. All the injured were rescued who have been rushed to the hospital, the officials said.

216 kanal govt land retrieved by admin in Samba

4Dec

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Jammu, Samba, State

216 kanal govt land retrieved by admin in Samba

Dec 4, Samba: On the direction of Deputy Commissioner, (DC) Samba, Anuradha Gupta, the District Administration Samba launched a massive anti-encroachment operation in district and evicted about 219 kanal State/Roshni land in different villages of the Border district. A team of Revenue and Police Officers/Officials headed by Sub Divisional Magistrate Vijaypur Vinay Sharma conducted an anti-encroachment in village Palli, Kanda Madana, Rakh Barotia, Gurgaon Salathia and retrieved about 93 Kanal 13 Marla of Government land under Khasra No. 261, 1142, 931/840. After the anti-encroachment operation, the signage boards were also erected on the evicted land. Similarly, anti-encroachment drives were also launched in the Samba division in village Pangwal, Nehari during which around 44 Kanal...

Hassle-free yatra experience to be provided to devotees: LG

4Dec

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Kashmir, State

Hassle-free yatra experience to be provided to devotees: LG

New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that the government was committed to ensuring hassle-free yatra experience to the devotees. An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that chairing the 43rd meeting of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), the LG said that the administration was committed to ensure hassle-free yatra experience to the devotees. The meeting held in-depth discussion on various ongoing and upcoming projects. At the outset, all the board members appreciated the successful conduct of Amarnath Yatra 2022, which witnessed a massive footfall of the yatris. The board was informed that the restoration and maintenance of both the stretch of yatra track had been handed over to the Border Road Organisation (BRO) for effici...

7 Lakh Rupees stolen from a store of Jammu

2Dec

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Jammu, State

7 Lakh Rupees stolen from a store of Jammu

2 Dec, Jammu: On Wednesday night burglars stole around round Rs. 7 lakhs from a shop near Super Market in the City Chowk Shalamar, Jammu. President of Beopar Mandal, Ashok Kumar Gupta told media that burglars broke open the shutters of a shop and ran away with Rs. 7 lakhs. “The Police need to look at the non-local rehriwalas and shopkeepers as this purchasing place by no means witnessed robbery,” Gupta stated and expressed suspicion on the non-nearby traders working in Jammu. Following the theft incident, the shop proprietor has lodged a complaint with the Police.