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J&K Govt Announces Compensation And Jobs To Kin Of 3 Civilians Killed In Poonch

editor December 23, 2023

JAMMU, Dec 23: The family members of the three civilians who were discovered dead close to the scene of an anti-terrorist operation in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir were given jobs and compensation by the state government on Saturday. Jammu and Kashmir's political parties have claimed that the three men were among those taken into custody by the Army to be questioned in relation to the Thursday terrorist ambush that claimed the lives of five soldiers in the district. The men were discovered dead on Friday under suspicious circumstances. The Union Territory's Information and PR department posted on X, stating, "Three civilian deaths were reported yesterday in Baffliaz, Poonch District." The relevant authority has started legal action in this case after the medicolegal procedures were completed. The government has declared compensation for each person who passed away. Additionally, the government has declared appointments to be made compassionately to each deceased person's next of kin," the statement said. At a blind curve at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz on Thursday, two Army vehicles were ambushed by heavily armed terrorists, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers and the injuries of two others. Following that, security personnel conducted a thorough cordon and search of the area. [caption id="attachment_7693" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Govt Announces Compensation And Jobs To Kin Of 3 Civilians Killed In Poonch[/caption]

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“Terrorism Started At The Moment Of Our Independence…”: EAM Takes Dig At Pakistan

editor December 23, 2023

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Dec 23: The External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, took a jab at Pakistan while arguing that India has struggled with countering cross-border terrorism since gaining independence. Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist attacks in Mumbai on 26/11/11 as a turning point for Indian terrorism. After our independence, when so-called raiders arrived from all over Pakistan, terrorism began.Speaking to the media, Jaishankar stated, "I believe the Mumbai 26/11 was the tipping point for what has changed in this country today.The most crucial element in stopping cross-border terrorism, according to him, is responding to those who engage in it. Many were perplexed until they witnessed the actual, graphic, and significant phase of the 26/11 terrorist attacks. The first thing we must do now is counter. I am aware of those who claimed, "Well, we had a very cunning plan of turning the other cheek." That's not just the way the country feels, in my opinion. It doesn't seem to make sense to me. It doesn't seem strategic to me. The EAM continued, "If someone is engaging in cross-border terrorism, you have to act, you have to extract and impose a cost out there.Terrorism has long been a special problem for India, the EAM said earlier today at the third convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University in Lavad, Gandhinagar. Speaking to the media at Rashtriya Raksha University's third convocation in Lavad, Gandhinagar, Jaishankar said that terrorism has long been a major problem for India. He emphasised the changing dynamics influenced by technological advancements and expressed the continued commitment to delegitimize and combat terrorism.India has long had special difficulties as a result of terrorism. Our objective is to delegitimize it, and we will do whatever it takes to achieve that. In addition, Jaishankar said, "the world has seen that it is a domain that draws particular energy from technology and from technological advancements." The expansion of India's interests to support the security of others was mentioned by Jaishankar in his explanation of the intricate nature of counterterrorism initiatives. This could be more extensive, encompassing the Global South in sectors like energy, health, and finance, or it could just take the shape of direct neighbourhood support.Therefore, counterterrorism tests our imaginations as well as our capabilities. We must make an effort to contribute to others' security as our interests grow. This could be for a broader constituency like the Global South, or it could be for people in their immediate neighbourhood, or it could be in the form of financial, health, and energy support for them," he continued. Since Pakistan's formation, relations between India and it have never been normal. India has expressed concern over Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism on multiple occasions and has stated that negotiations and terrorism are incompatible.Expelling India's ambassador to Islamabad and suspending bilateral trade followed the Indian government's August 2019 decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status and divide it into two Union territories (J&K and Ladakh). At the time, Imran Khan led the Pakistani government. [caption id="attachment_7690" align="alignnone" width="300"] “Terrorism Started At The Moment Of Our…

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ED Arrests 3 More In Money Laundering Case Against Vivo-India, Others

editor December 23, 2023

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: On December 23, official sources announced that the ED had made three new arrests in relation to its money laundering investigation against Vivo, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, and several other individuals. According to them, the three have been placed in detention in accordance with the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act). The three individuals' identities were not immediately known. In this case, the federal agency had already made four arrests: Chinese national Guangwen, alias Andrew Kuang, MD of mobile company Lava International Hari Om Rai, and chartered accountants Nitin Garg and Rajan Malik. They are currently being held by judges. A special PMLA court in Delhi recently received a chargesheet that the ED had filed against these individuals, and the court has since taken cognizance of it. [caption id="attachment_7687" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED Arrests 3 More In Money Laundering Case Against Vivo-India, Others[/caption]

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Amid cloud cover, slight improvement in cold wave conditions in Kashmir

editor December 23, 2023

SRINAGAR: According to officials on Saturday, Kashmir experienced a brief reprieve from the cold wave conditions, with temperatures above freezing throughout the Valley, with the exception of Gulmarg, during the night. According to a meteorological department official, Srinagar's minimum temperature was 1.2°C, which was higher than the city's typical temperature of 2.0°C for this time of year and minus 3.3°C the night before. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum of 1.4°C as opposed to minus 3.3°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 3.4°C higher than usual for Kashmir's gateway town. In contrast to the previous night's low of minus 4.8°C, Pahalgam recorded a low of 0.2°C, which was 5.2°C above average for the well-known south Kashmir resort. According to the official, Kokernag, located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of 1.2°C the night before, compared to minus 3.0°C the night before. The temperature was also 1.2°C higher than usual for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of 1.3°C, down from minus 3.4°C the night before, and was 3.9°C above average. According to the official, Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 1.5°C, down from minus 1.0°C the night before, and the temperature was 4.3°C higher than usual for the well-known north Kashmiri skiing resort. According to him, Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 10.5°C, which was 2.0°C below normal for the winter capital of J&K, compared to 8.5°C the night before. According to him, Banihal recorded 6.6°C, Batote 8.5°C, and Bhaderwah 7.4°C. The weather is predicted to be mainly dry from December 24 to 26, according to the MeT official. On December 27, mostly cloudy conditions are predicted with the chance of light snowfall over a few isolated higher regions. Generally speaking, December 28–31 is going to be dry. "Overall there is no significant weather activity till December ending" . [caption id="attachment_7684" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amid cloud cover, slight improvement in cold wave conditions in Kashmir[/caption]

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752 New Covid Cases, 4 Deaths Reported In 24 Hrs

editor December 23, 2023

New Delhi, Dec 23: According to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday, India saw a one-day increase of 752 coronavirus infections, the highest since May 21, 2023, while the number of active cases increased to 3,420. The data updated at 8 am showed that the death toll was recorded at 5,33,332 with four new deaths reported in a span of 24 hours, two from Kerala and one each from Rajasthan and Karnataka. The total number of Covid cases in the country was 4.50 crore (4,50,07,964). According to the health ministry's website, 4,44,71,212 people have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent. The current fatality rate is 1.19 percent. [caption id="attachment_7681" align="alignnone" width="300"] 752 New Covid Cases, 4 Deaths Reported In 24 Hrs[/caption]

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Mobile Internet suspended in Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist operation

editor December 23, 2023

JAMMU: As security forces continued their massive search operation to find terrorists responsible for the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead, mobile Internet services were suspended in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts early on Saturday, officials said. The mysterious deaths of three people who were allegedly picked up by the Army for questioning and the widespread anger that resulted from the release of videos allegedly depicting the suspects being tortured led to the suspension of mobile Internet services in the twin border districts.Official sources said that mobile Internet services were suspended in the districts of Poonch and Rajouri as a preventive measure to check rumor-mongering and stop miscreants from creating any law and order issues, even though both Army and civil authorities are mum about the actual situation. The sources stated that in order to maintain peace, more police and paramilitary personnel were stationed in sensitive areas of the districts and that senior Army, police, and civil officers were keeping an eye on the situation. At Dhatyar Morh, between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz, under the control of Surankote police station in Poonch, three to four heavily armed terrorists targeted an army gipsy and a truck late on Thursday afternoon, killing five soldiers and wounding two more.Following the assault, it was reported that the terrorists stole some of the soldiers' weapons and disfigured the bodies of at least two soldiers. Following the attack, a massive search and rescue operation was initiated in the heavily forested areas, including Thanamandi in Rajouri. However, according to the officials, there has been no new communication with the terrorists who are escaping. Three people who were being questioned by the Army in relation to the attack on Thursday passed away inexplicably on Friday. According to the sources, while the inquiry into their deaths is ongoing, their bodies have been turned over to their relatives for final ceremonies. Safeer Hussain (43), Mohd Showket (27) and Shabir Ahmad (32) of Topa Peer village in Bufliaz were identified as the deceased; however, the reason for their demise was not immediately known. [caption id="attachment_7677" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mobile Internet suspended in Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist operation[/caption]

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Major infiltration bid foiled along IB in Jammu; 1 terrorist killed

editor December 23, 2023

JAMMU: An attempt at infiltration was foiled early on Saturday by security personnel manning the International Border (IB), killing one terrorist, according to officials. According to the officials, the operation began in the early hours of the morning when they saw four heavily armed terrorists trying to enter this side from across the IB in the Khour sector of Akhnoor. One of the infiltrating terrorists was reportedly hit and fell to the ground by the troops' effective fire. But according to the officials, the deceased's body was dragged back across the IB by his friends. [caption id="attachment_7674" align="alignnone" width="300"] Major infiltration bid foiled along IB in Jammu; 1 terrorist killed[/caption]

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Charas worth Rs 1.04 cr seized in Mumbai, 3 including Kashmir resident held

editor December 23, 2023

MUMBAI: According to an official on Friday, the Mumbai police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has taken three people into custody, including a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, and seized charas valued at Rs 1.04 crore. According to him, the accused were a part of an interstate drug trafficking organisation. In a special operation, the ANC's Bandra unit detained two people in the Byculla area and took 1.8 kg of premium Kashmiri charas, according to a crime branch official. After another man was arrested as a result of their questioning, 800 grammes more of Kashmiri charas were taken from his possession.According to the official, the drug was brought to Mumbai by the accused, a Kashmiri national, who hid it in walnut bags. Two cases have been filed against another accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. According to the official, he had previously had up to 55 kg of charas taken from him in the Worli area. He said that during another operation, the ANC's Azad Maidan unit had arrested three people and seized 120 grammes of mephedrone valued at Rs 24 lakh. They had also recovered Rs 22 lakh in cash. [caption id="attachment_7671" align="alignnone" width="300"] Charas worth Rs 1.04 cr seized in Mumbai, 3 including Kashmir resident held[/caption]

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3 men found dead under mysterious circumstances near Poonch encounter site

editor December 23, 2023

JAMMU: Near the scene of a terrorist ambush on two Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district that left five soldiers dead and two injured the day before, three men were discovered dead under suspicious circumstances on Friday, according to officials. According to officials, the Army detained eight individuals, including the deceased, for interrogation regarding the attack that occurred on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh, which is under the Surankote police station's jurisdiction and lies between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz. They claimed that Shabir Ahmad (32), Mohammad Showket (27), and Safeer Hussain (43), all of whom lived in the Topa Peer village of Bufliaz, died under mysterious circumstances, though it was not immediately clear why they died.Senior Superintendent of Police Vinay Kumar and Poonch Deputy Commissioner Choudhary Mohammad Yasin arrived in Bufliaz after hearing of the three men's deaths. According to the officials, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar is currently travelling to Surankote. Four soldiers were killed and two more were injured when three to four heavily armed terrorists attacked a Maruti Gipsy and an Army truck late on Thursday afternoon. After the attack, at least two soldiers' bodies were reportedly defaced by the terrorists, who also took some of their weapons. [caption id="attachment_7668" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 men found dead under mysterious circumstances near Poonch encounter site[/caption]

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1 dead, another injured as mortar shell explodes in Samba

editor December 23, 2023

SAMBA: In the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night, a mortar shell exploded, injuring one person and killing another, according to officials. As a result of someone tinkering with an ancient mortar shell that they had taken from a forest, they claimed, the Sumb area exploded. According to the police, the injured party is now in the hospital. According to Samba Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Benam Tosh, the issue has to do with tampering with a mortar shell that was taken from a forested area. He mentioned that there had been an earlier incident of a similar nature in the area. According to the SSP, an investigation is underway. [caption id="attachment_7665" align="alignnone" width="300"] 1 dead, another injured as mortar shell explodes in Samba[/caption]

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