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Winter Strategy In Place As Special Check Posts To Keep Surveillance Along J&K Borders

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JAMMU, Jan 4: In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces have reinforced border surveillance by installing special checkposts along the borders in order to thwart all evil schemes of the enemy, including attempts at infiltration that take advantage of fog. According to official sources, security forces have organised a winter strategy that will bolster surveillance along the International Border and the Line of Control in anticipation of cloudy days. This is intended to thwart attempts by intruders to infiltrate from across the fence. According to sources, "as dense fog grips the region, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in conjunction with the Army and other sister concern agencies, have chalked out a winter mechanism to foil infiltration attempts being made from across the fence."They claimed that terrorists try to cross this side of the border by taking advantage of the thick fog, but a clever winterization system has been put in place to foil their plans. They went on, "We are setting up additional surveillance posts along the International Border and the Line of Control with enhanced patrolling." They said that in order to stop terrorists and anti-national elements from hiding out, surprise search operations are also stepped up in the vicinity of the forests."In addition to installing extra check posts and maintaining special surveillance in areas deemed sensitive from an infiltration point of view, residential settlements adjacent to forested and hilly areas will also undergo surprise cordon and search operations," the sources stated. According to them, the J&K Police, in collaboration with the Army and paramilitary groups, have developed a strategy to destroy the terrorism ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. [caption id="attachment_8351" align="alignnone" width="300"] Winter Strategy In Place As Special Check Posts To Keep Surveillance Along J&K Borders[/caption]

Search Operations To Track Down Terrorists Underway In Kulgam

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SRINAGAR, Jan 4: Thursday marked the start of the second day of the anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district as security forces carried out search and rescue efforts to find terrorists who had engaged in a brief gunfight the previous evening. According to a police official, search operations are ongoing even though there hasn't been any new firefight. He said that on Wednesday night, following the establishment of a cordon and search operation in the area by law enforcement, an encounter occurred between security forces and terrorists at Hadigam village.(Agencies) [caption id="attachment_8331" align="alignnone" width="300"] Search Operations To Track Down Terrorists Underway In Kulgam[/caption]

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3.9 Magnitude earthquake hits Kishtwar

editor January 4, 2024

KISHTWAR: Early on Thursday morning, officials in Jammu and Kashmir reported that a magnitude 3.9 earthquake had struck the Kishtwar district. They added that there had been no reports of fatalities or property damage. The National Centre for Seismology reported that the earthquake struck at 12.38 in the morning, with its epicentre close to Kishtwar. The earthquake occurred five kilometres below sea level at latitude 33.34 degrees north and longitude 76.67 degrees. [caption id="attachment_8316" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3.9 Magnitude earthquake hits Kishtwar[/caption]

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Picture worth a million words! Baby elephant reunited with mother in Tamil Nadu’s tiger reserve

editor January 4, 2024

JAN 03, 2024 : On the internet, a touching photo of an elephant and its calf getting back together is gaining popularity. The image displays a young elephant cuddling peacefully with its mother. Supriya Sahu, the state secretary for environment and forests, shared the photo on X. On December 30, 2023, the four and a half-month-old calf was taken from its herd at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Ever since, it has been frantically searching for its mother. Later that day, the mother and the baby calf were finally reunited. The mother and child were discovered snuggling up for their afternoon nap after they were reunited.When an image speaks a thousand words, this one of the rescued baby elephant cuddling up in her mother's arms for a midday nap before rejoining the larger herd speaks volumes. photo taken by forest field workers in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, who are monitoring the area to make sure everyone is safe, Ms Sahu wrote alongside the photo.

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Electricity reaches 2 remote villages along LoC after 75 yrs of independence

editor January 4, 2024

KUPWARA: For the first time in their seventy-five years of independence, two isolated villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran Sector along the Line of Control were connected to electricity on Wednesday. "In a historic moment, the residents of Kundiyan and Patroo villages in the Keran area of the Kupwara district experienced the joy of electricity for the first time in 75 years," a government spokesperson stated. He said that Divisional Commissioner for Kashmir, V K Bhiduri, officially opened the two 250-KV sub stations established under the Samridh Seema Yojna. According to the spokesman, the people were grateful to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's administration for bringing grid connectivity to the previously isolated communities. "Cheers and jubilation filled the air as lights illuminated their houses, marking the end of decades-long wait," the spokesperson continued. He said that the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Electric Division, Kupwara, finished the electrification project in a record two months. [caption id="attachment_8301" align="alignnone" width="300"] Electricity reaches 2 remote villages along LoC after 75 yrs of independence[/caption]

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Work-from-home or part-time job scams top cyber crimes in India, says I4C

editor January 3, 2024

NEW DELHI: According to the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), a division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, work from home (WFH) and part-time job scams rank highest among cybercrimes reported in the nation in 2023, followed by illicit lending apps. Rajesh Kumar, the CEO of I4C, spoke at the annual press conference at the media centre on Wednesday. According to Kumar, the main ways that con artists contact their victims are through online messenger services, digital ads, and bulk SMS. "We ask that people stay away from these kinds of scams. Whenever such fraudsters are reported, we continue to tap and ban them," he stated.He went on to say that the second most popular tool scammers use to target people is illegal lending apps. Most users of these apps are located in China, Cambodia, Myanmar, and other nations. The Indian government continues to report to other governments about cybercriminals. "595 apps that were involved in questionable activities have been blocked by us. The RBI has also approved 395 apps for instant loans. Notifying Google and Facebook about questionable applications. reporting mule accounts to Fintech and banks. publishing dubious apps on social media accounts associated with Cyber Dost," he claimed. Android malware and customer care number fraud rank third in terms of origin. Here, Android malware is installed or fictitious customer support numbers are used to obtain login credentials, such as OTPs.He continued by saying that the other two common tactics used by con artists are impersonation and sextortion. "The largest fraud that has been reported to authorities is WFH, whereas Mewat is mostly responsible for sextortion. It goes unreported because victims, for a variety of reasons, are reluctant to report it. Approximately 19,000 sextortion cases were reported this year, the speaker stated. [caption id="attachment_8297" align="alignnone" width="300"] Work-from-home or part-time job scams top cyber crimes in India, says I4C[/caption]…

Conference Of DGPs, IGPs To Be Held In Jaipur On January 5-7; PM, Shah To Attend

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New Delhi, Jan 3: The three-day conference of DGPs and IGPs in Jaipur starting on January 5 will cover a number of important topics, including pro-Khalistani groups' activities, cyber frauds, and terror threats in Jammu and Kashmir, officials announced on Wednesday. Before speaking to them in a formal session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage in conversation with the nation's top law enforcement officials. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, will be in attendance for the entire multi-session conference. Other significant topics anticipated to be covered during the meeting include the Maoist issue, interstate police coordination, the recently passed three criminal laws, and matters related to the general elections, according to a Union Home Ministry official.Approximately 250 officers holding the positions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Director General of Police (DGP) will be present in person for the conference, with over 200 more expected to participate virtually. The official stated that numerous officers have been assigned to give presentations on particular topics, including Left Wing Extremism, online fraud, cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, activities of pro-Khalistani groups, and counterterrorism. There will be in-depth discussions about how to handle all of these new internal security issues. The annual meeting was held in New Delhi up until 2013.The Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Intelligence Bureau decided to move the event outside of the nation's capital the following year, following the election of the Modi government. As a result, it was hosted in Guwahati in 2014; the National Police Academy in Hyderabad in 2016; the BSF Academy in Tekanpur in 2017; Pune in 2019; and the Rann of Kutch in 2015. During the Covid pandemic in 2020, the meeting was conducted virtually; in 2021, it was held in Lucknow in a hybrid format. January 2023 saw the conference take place in New Delhi. The focus of the growing number of business sessions and topics is on enhancing law enforcement to better serve the public interest.Prior to 2014, national security issues dominated the discussions. According to a second official, since 2014, the focus of these conferences has alternated between national security and fundamental policing concerns, such as law and order, community policing, crime prevention and detection, and enhancing public perception of the police. In the past, the conference was focused on Delhi, with officers gathering specifically for the gathering. Since 2014, officers from all cadres and organisations have been able to develop a stronger sense of unity by staying on the same premises for two to three days, the official continued.The official went on to say that direct communication between the head of government and the top brass of the police has led to a convergence of opinions on the most important issues facing the nation and the creation of workable recommendations. The subjects for the past few years have been chosen following in-depth conversations with the top police officials. Following selection, multiple presentations are held in front of DGP committees to promote involvement and include suggestions from junior officers and the field. Consequently, all presentations are now comprehensive, rich in content, and include a number of persuasive, doable suggestions.The prime minister and the home minister attend the first business session, which is focused on the thorough follow-up of recommendations from previous conferences, which has become the standard since 2015, the official stated. The conference secretariat, under the direction of the Intelligence Bureau, keeps a close eye on recommendations with assistance from state nodal officers. The official added that decisions made in the last few conferences resulted in significant policy changes that improved policing. These changes included raising the bar for efficient policing in both urban and rural areas and improving contemporary policing techniques based on smart parameters. [caption id="attachment_8282" align="alignnone" width="300"] Conference Of DGPs, IGPs To Be Held In…

Commercial Units In Reasi Directed To Install CCTVs Within 21 Days

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JAMMU, Jan 3: For the public's safety, commercial buildings in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir are required to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras within 21 days. Vishesh Paul Mahajan, the district magistrate of Reasi, also requested that within the same time frame, the proprietors of hotels, guest houses, restaurants, dhabas, shopping centres, and other commercial establishments at Katra and Ransoo provide the police station and tehsildars with the employee records of their respective establishments. The well-known shrines of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra and Shri Shiv Khori Shrine at Ransoo Tehsil in Pouni are located in the Reasi district, and a sizable number of pilgrims from all over the nation visit them every day.The district magistrate stated in a Tuesday order that installing CCTV would improve public safety, prevent terrorist attacks, and aid in the control of crime. "The installation of CCTV outside such establishments would work as a force multiplier, which would inspire further confidence in general public/customers visiting these establishments to deter criminals, anti-social and anti-national elements from committing crimes," Mahajan said, ordering the CCTVs to be installed within 21 days. The order stated that any violation would result in the legal ramifications outlined in section 188 of the India Penal Code.In a separate order, Mahajan requested information about the workers in commercial buildings in Katra and Ransoo, stating that it was felt that employee verification was important for the public's safety as well as the safety of pilgrims visiting shrines. Within a 21-day period, the owners of the business establishments were requested to provide their respective police stations and tehsildars with information about their employees, including Aadhaar numbers, addresses, and mobile phone numbers. [caption id="attachment_8273" align="alignnone" width="300"] Commercial Units In Reasi Directed To Install CCTVs Within 21 Days[/caption]

Criminal Detained Under PSA In Udhampur

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JAMMU, Jan 3: According to police, an accused criminal was taken into custody on Wednesday in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir under the strict Public Safety Act (PSA). According to a police spokesperson, Ashraf Ali, also known as "Shifu," is a resident of Ramnagar who has grown to be a threat to public safety and tranquillity. As a result, the district magistrate has ordered his detention under the PSA. He claimed that Ali's PSA file was prepared by Udhampur Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh due to his ongoing involvement in theft, bootlegging, and the smuggling of cattle. [caption id="attachment_8270" align="alignnone" width="300"] Criminal Detained Under PSA In Udhampur[/caption]

Kashmir freezes with severe cold; moderate fog hits in Jammu

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SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Valley continued to experience extreme cold wave conditions on Wednesday, with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 6.6°C. In the plains of Jammu, moderate fog also hindered visibility and caused problems for commuters, according to a meteorological department official. According to him, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.8°C, the same as the night before, which was 2.7°C below average for this time of year for the summer capital of J&K. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.6°C as opposed to minus 4.4°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 1.8°C lower than usual for Kashmir's gateway town.In contrast to the previous night's low of minus 6.2°C, Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 6.6°C, which was typical for the well-known south Kashmir resort. According to the official, Kokernag, which is located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of minus 3.2°C, down from minus 2.7°C the night before. The temperature was also 0.3°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 5.3°C, down from minus 4.6°C the night before. This was 2.8°C below average. According to the official, Gulmarg saw a low of minus 3.8°C, down from minus 4.0°C the night before, and the temperature was 3.2°C higher than usual for the well-known north Kashmiri skiing resort. He said that Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 7.0°C, which was 0.3°C below normal for the winter capital of J&K and 7.7°C the night before. A low of 1.6°C was recorded in Banihal, 2.6°C in Batote, and 0.3°C in Bhaderwah, he said. The Kashmir valley is experiencing "Chillai-Kalan," a severe 40-day winter season that ends on January 30. It does not, however, signal the end of winter. The next two periods are called "Chillai-Khurd," which lasts for 20 days from January 30 to February 19, and "Chillai-Bachha," or "baby cold," which lasts for 10 days from February 20 to March 1. The weatherman has mostly dry conditions through January 3. There could be "very light" snow over "isolated extreme higher reaches" and generally cloudy and dry weather over plains from January 4-5, he said. It is mostly predicted to be dry weather from January 6-7. "Overall, there is no significant weather activity till January 7," he stated. On January 8, he said, mostly cloudy weather is predicted with the chance of light rain or snow in a few isolated higher reaches. [caption id="attachment_8267" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kashmir freezes with severe cold; moderate fog hits in Jammu[/caption] …

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