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Search operation launched in Rajouri

editor October 2, 2023

RAJOURI: Following information regarding suspicious movement, security forces began a search operation in the Kalakote woodland area in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, according to officials. According to the officials, the Broh and Soom forest belt in the Kalakote area was closed off by the Army and police for the searches. They claimed they heard a few shots during the cordon and search operation, but it was eventually made clear that the security officers had actually fired the bullets to check for any potential terrorists. The operation, which was still going when the last reports were received, had no interaction with any suspected individuals, according to the officials. [caption id="attachment_3463" align="alignnone" width="300"] Search operation launched in Rajouri[/caption]

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Spl DG Swain :Our Endeavour Is To Root Out Fear From Common Man’s Heart And Mind

editor October 2, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 2: The Special Director General (CID) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, RR Swain, stated on Monday that the police are doing all possible to eradicate fear from the common man's heart and head, while the fight against those who advocate violence is only for the general public. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a massive marathon that the J&K police had staged, the special DG (CID) claimed that the J&K police were discreetly against an enemy that had been "organised" with the aid of outside support and influence. "The J&K police have the extra courage needed to combat those individuals who advocate violence.The difficulties the J&K police are facing are very different from those other forces are dealing with, he said. "We are fighting this war discreetly and without fanfare on behalf of the average person who is seated in a remote village. We are fighting for an ordinary citizen who respects and upholds the law, as well as a little farmer, lawyer, journalist, and Khateeb. Participants from Kashmir, Jammu, and other regions of the nation participated in a major marathon that the J&K police had organised. Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the nation's father, fell on the same day as the event.Gandhi always encouraged non-violence, according to the top police officer. We will need to distinguish between those who value peace and those whose ultimate goal is violence, according to Swain. Therefore, we are fighting those who project violence. Our effort is for the entire public, and we are working to eradicate fear from the hearts and minds of everyday people, according to Swain. [caption id="attachment_3458" align="alignnone" width="300"] Spl DG Swain : Our Endeavour Is To Root Out Fear From Common Man’s Heart And Mind[/caption] …

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Suspected ISIS terrorist Shanawaz detained by Delhi Police

editor October 2, 2023

NEW DELHI: Officials said on Monday that Shahnawaz, one of the NIA's most wanted terrorists who is thought to have connections to an ISIS network, has been apprehended by the Delhi Police. According to them, Shanawaz had escaped from the Pune Police's custody and was now residing in Delhi. He was carrying a 3 lakh rupee prize. Shahnawaz, an engineer by trade, was apprehended by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police and is currently being questioned, according to sources. [caption id="attachment_3449" align="alignnone" width="300"] Suspected ISIS terrorist Shanawaz detained by Delhi Police[/caption]

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PM participates in Swachh Bharat campaign with Ankit who started 75-day challenge : Blending cleanliness with fitness

editor October 2, 2023

NEW DELHI: On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, when citizens throughout the country took part in a cleaning push, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took part in the Swach Bharat initiative. He was unique because he combined cleanliness and physical fitness. Ankit Baiyanpuriya, a social media superstar who initiated a 75-day rigorous challenge to instill a culture of fitness among young people, was introduced to Prime Minister Modi. In a video posted by PM Modi on his X page, participants in the Swachh Bharat campaign talked about fitness and cleanliness.On Instagram, Ankit has amassed 4.9 million followers. "Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I focused on swachhata today like the country did! Beyond only hygiene, we included wellness and fitness in the mix as well. The video's description read, "It's all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe. PM Modi tells Ankit in the opening of the video, "I will learn something from you today." PM Modi questioned Ankit about how the Swachhata Abhiyan will improve fitness. We owe it to the environment to keep it clean. Ankit said to PM Modi, "If the environment remains healthy, then so will we. PM Modi also inquired about the level of cleanliness awareness in his hometown of Sonipat. He claims that nowadays, people are more conscious of hygiene.Swachh Bharat, according to PM Modi, is the joint responsibility of all Indian citizens, and public engagement is crucial in this effort. He had requested that everyone set aside an hour on Sunday at 10 am to keep the country clean and contribute to its future development. Ankit responded with 4-5 hours when PM Modi asked him in the 281-second video how much time he spent engaging in physical activity. Ankit said to PM Modi, "I get inspired seeing you work out." PM Modi continues, "I don't exercise a much. I engage in the necessary amount of exercise to carry out my daily tasks. "I adhere to discipline. Two areas of my life show that I lack discipline. The first is when you eat. Second, I ought to devote more time to sleep, but I am unable to, said PM Modi. Ankit received compliments from PM Modi, who also noted how many young people follow him on social media. Ankit also complimented PM Modi for supporting athletes and developing sports. "I used to be a sportsperson, but owing to an injury, I no longer participate in sports. I noticed that you personally call medal-winning athletes. The Fit India and Khelo India programmes inspire athletes, according to Ankit. Ankit was finally questioned by PM Modi on his 75-day challenge. "I adhere to five rules. I work out twice a day, once inside and once outside. Both outside are acceptable. I then consume four litres of water. Read a book for ten pages.…

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Close associate of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz gunned down in Karachi

editor October 2, 2023

OCT 01, 2023 : Mufti Qaiser Farooq, a close friend of Hafiz Saeed of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was assassinated by unidentified gunmen in Karachi, Pakistan. It is believed that Hafiz Saeed was the mastermind of the 26/11 strikes in India. Another preacher with ties to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Maulana Ziaur Rahman, died earlier this month after being shot dead by two motorcycle-riding gunmen while going for a usual evening stroll in Karachi. According to sources, Pakistani agencies are working hard to portray Ziaur Rahman and Mufti Qaiser as pious leaders with no ties to Hafiz Saeed and the LeT. Previously, the head of the Khalistan Commando Force, Paramjit Singh Panjwar, who was also connected to the ISI, was also slain.In February, Bashir Peer, the launch commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and a personal friend of Syed Salahuddin, was assassinated in Rawalpindi by unidentified gunmen close to the ISI offices and the military garrison. He was wounded by a close-range shot and died immediately. The military-industrial complex in Pakistan has become uneasy as a result of Pakistan's ISI moving some of its "assets" to secure areas in the wake of these recent assassinations. The ISI has relocated about a dozen of these people to'safe houses' that they have established. The earlier murders of two other Lashkar operatives, Abu Qasim Kashmiri in Rawalkot and Qari Khurram Shehzad in Nazimabad in September, made the necessity for vigilance in protecting these assets even more obvious. On September 12, local police allegedly found 11 cartridges, some of which were 9mm calibre, belonging to Rahman, a suspected terrorist connected to LeT. He had been using Jamia Abu Bakar, a seminary, as a front for his terrorist activities. He was working there as an administrator. The Pakistan Police classified the murder as a "terrorist attack," implying that domestic "militants" were involved. Investigators are also looking into the possibility that gang rivalry was a factor in the assassination. Rahman's murder comes after a string of assaults in Karachi on religious leaders who were all connected to terrorist organisations via the ISI and actively involved in radicalising and directing youths towards India. [caption id="attachment_3442" align="alignnone" width="300"] Close associate of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz gunned down in Karachi[/caption]

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Azad dispels ‘rumours’ about being next LG of JK

editor October 2, 2023

Srinagar : Ghulam Nabi Azad, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday dispelled "rumours" by stating that he had no interest in taking up the position of lieutenant governor. The former leader of the Congress declared he was not looking for work but rather wished to assist the people of J-K. "I will ask people not to believe the rumour mills, which are operating at full capacity. There is a recent report going around that Ghulam Nabi Azad will take over as LG. Speaking at a gathering to commemorate the founding day of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), which he founded last year after breaking with the Congress, Azad stated, "I have not come (to JK) searching for a job, I want to serve the people.Azad claimed that certain individuals were attempting to suggest that he was seeking rehabilitation. "I left two prestigious (Union) ministries—Housing and Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs—when I arrived here in 2005 (as chief minister) to serve the people. In response to charges that he returned to JK politics at the BJP's request, he claimed, "It wasn't like I was without work. Azad claimed that the two primary issues facing Jammu and Kashmir are unemployment and inflation, which he wants to address by making the most of the area's tourism potential. "Inflation is rising. It is true that India is not the only country with inflation.The largest inflation rate is in Europe, but they have alternative strategies to combat it. We live in a poor state, and unemployment is rising. Jobs are nonexistent. Although government vacancies are advertised, no interviews are conducted. The parents of educated kids have spent all of their savings on their education, and the youth themselves have no jobs. According to the previous chief minister, tourism has the capacity to generate income for all facets of society. "One Tulip Garden (created in 2007) has given thousands of people a means of subsistence. In each district of Jammu and Kashmir, as CM, I had a plan to create 10 to 12 tourism attractions.He continued, "I had plans to give loans to people for the construction of homestay facilities that may give them employment prospects. Azad called the Centre's 2019 repeal of Article 370 and 35A a "great mistake" and referenced them. "Over a long period of time, there were some political errors that caused the state to move backward rather than forward. Another serious error was committed in the last nine years when Article 370 and Article 35A were eliminated.After Independence, Article 35A and then Article 35B were not published. The Maharaja (Hari Singh) brought it in 1925. I stated in Parliament that the BJP would not have touched Articles 370 and 35A if they had known this. We were further back because of this error. It…

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J&K Govt suspends 2 police officers

editor October 2, 2023

JAMMU: The government of Jammu and Kashmir suspended two police officials on Sunday. Gowhar Ahmad Khan, Additional Superintendent of Police for Budgam, is suspended with immediate effect in accordance with Rule 31(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, pending an investigation into his behaviour, according to a home department order.According to the order from the Home Department, Adil Mushtaq, Deputy Superintendent of Police, PID No. KPS 155772, shall be deemed to have been placed under suspension with effect from 21.09.2023, or the date of the Officer's arrest in case FIR No. 149/2023 under sections 7, 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and section 167, 193, 201, 210, 218, 221 of the IPC in P. The order also states that the officer must continue to be employed by Kashmir's Zonal Police headquarters during the suspension. [caption id="attachment_3432" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Govt suspends 2 police officers[/caption]

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All Officers, Staff Of Hazratbal Shrine Suspended For Negligence Of Duties

editor October 1, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 1: The chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board has ordered the suspension of all Hazratbal shrine authorities and workers for failing to perform their obligations on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). The order states that the measure was taken in response to complaints made by the public during the chairperson's unexpected visit to the Hazratbal shrine on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). According to the order, it was discovered that the affected staff's serious negligence had caused a great deal of inconvenience for the followers."Despite many orders and directives from the officers, the affected ground crew has failed to offer the worshippers necessary facilities. This is why all of the officers and employees of the Hazratbal shrine have been suspended immediately for gravely failing to perform their duties, according to the decree. According to the directive, a team of investigators led by a chairperson has been assembled to look into the situation. [caption id="attachment_3423" align="alignnone" width="300"] All Officers, Staff Of Hazratbal Shrine Suspended For Negligence Of Duties[/caption]

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People across country respond to PM appeal, participate in hour-long cleanliness drive

editor October 1, 2023

NEW DELHI: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a nationwide cleanliness drive, people from all walks of life—from politicians to students—participated in an hour-long "shramdaan" on Sunday. More than 9.20 lakh sites nationwide have been adopted for the massive effort, claims the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry. In a recent episode of "Mann Ki Baat," Modi urged all residents to participate in "one hour of shramdaan for swachhata" on October 1 in order to honour Mahatma Gandhi on the night of his birthday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took part in a cleaning campaign in Ahmedabad while carrying a broom. JP Nadda, the head of the BJP, took part in the drive in the Jhandewalan district of Delhi.RK Singh, the Union Power Minister, said to media while participating in the "shramdaan" (volunteer work), "We (the Centre) have taken a commitment to make the country clean. Although it will be difficult, we can do it. All around the nation, BJP leaders and union ministers grabbed brooms to participate in the "Swachhata hi Seva" campaign. Bhupendra Patel, the chief minister of Gujarat, took part in a cleanup effort in Ahmedabad. Swachhata (cleanliness), according to BJP MP Dinesh Sharma, who also took part in a clean-up effort, has come to represent the nation. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, head of the Indian Air Force, volunteered for a cleanup project in New Delhi. According to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, 500 places throughout the capital city participated in cleanliness campaigns.Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, urged people to participate in the campaign by writing on X, "Come, let's make new history! Let's volunteer at 10 am today to clean up for an hour as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. "To join, search for or go to your local cleanliness programmes. Together, let's achieve the dream of a garbage-free India, he urged. Cricket players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also made a call for unity for "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" and invited people to join the greatest citizen-led initiative to bolster the commitment to cleanliness. Meenakashi Lekhi, a member of the BJP, said, "We hope that people stay connected with the Swachh Bharat Mission that was launched by PM Modi."In Lucknow, 'Swachhata Pakhwada' activities are being held across the nation, according to Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Brajesh Pathak, who participated in one. He urged everybody to take part in the drive. According to the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, volunteers participated in the "shramdaan" in more than 22,000 market areas, 10,000 water bodies, 7,000 bus stands/toll plazas, 1,000 gaushalas, 300 zoos and wildlife areas, and various other places in rural and urban India. They included NGOs, market associations, self-help groups, faith groups, trade bodies, and private sector companies.While Maharashtra will undertake the programme in around 62,000 areas, including beaches, religious sites, schools, universities, and water bodies, Uttar Pradesh has adopted more than a lakh venues for cleanliness activities. Throughout the drive in Telangana, old temples were cleaned. [caption id="attachment_3420" align="alignnone" width="300"] People across country respond to PM appeal, participate in…

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30 Kg Heroin Seized In Ramban, 2 Arrested

editor October 1, 2023

JAMMU, Oct 2: In the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, police seized 30 kilogrammes of heroin worth crores of rupees from a car headed for Punjab, according to officials. Following the recovery from the Banihal area along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, two suspected drug smugglers were detained, according to the officials. They claimed that the heroin was being transported from north Kashmir to Punjab by border smugglers. The private vehicle was stopped and recovered by a police team led by Banihal Station House Officer Mohammad Afzal Wani, according to the officials. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3417" align="alignnone" width="300"] 30 Kg Heroin Seized In Ramban, 2 Arrested[/caption]

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