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Amit Shah chairs review meeting on Left Wing Extremism

editor October 6, 2023

NEW DELHI: The conference to evaluate Left Wing Extremism (LWE) was presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday. Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, and Hemant Soren, the chief minister of Jharkhand, were also present at the meeting to prepare a roadmap for completely eradicating Left Wing Extremism or Naxalism from the nation and to assess the steps already taken. Arjun Munda, the minister of tribal affairs, Nityanand Rai, the union minister of state for housing, Ashwini Choubey, the union minister of state for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, Devusinh Chauhan, the union minister of state for communications, and Ajit Doval, the national security adviser, also attended the meeting.Along with the home secretaries and chief secretaries of the naxal-affected states, the meeting was attended by Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, Home Secretary Ajay Bhala, Director Generals of NIA, SSB, BSF, CRPF, BSF, and NSG. Bhalla welcomed all dignitaries to the meeting and gave them an introduction. The final LWE gathering took place in September 2021. Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his opinions on 'X,' formerly known as Twitter, earlier in the day before attending the conference. He called Naxalism a "curse to humanity" and said the Central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is dedicated to eradicating it in all of its manifestations. We are determined to eradicate naxalism in all its manifestations because it is a blight on humanity. We are determined to eradicate naxalism in all its manifestations because it is a blight on humanity. In order to forward our efforts to realise PM @narendramodi Ji's vision of a country free of left wing extremism, I'm excited to preside over the Review Meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in New Delhi today, Shah wrote on 'X'. The summit, which is conducted periodically, strives to carry out the central government's commitment to the advancement of states afflicted by left-wing extremists as well as the creation of a LWE-free country. Due to the combined efforts of the Centre and the states in combating Left Wing Extremism with a sharp decline in naxal events, a lot of success can be seen in this area over the past several years. However, the central government came to the conclusion that the country and the states affected by the Left Wing Extremism problem cannot fully grow unless the problem is entirely eradicated. For many years, left-wing extremism has posed a serious security threat. Despite being primarily a state concern, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has since 2015 published a "National Policy and Action Plan" to address the Left Wing Extremism threat holistically. The progress and situation are rigorously monitored, and this Policy takes a multi-pronged approach. The policy's key elements include zero tolerance for violence and a strong emphasis on development initiatives so that the poor and vulnerable in the impacted areas can benefit from development.By deploying CAPF Battalions, providing helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles, and authorising India Reserve Battalions (IRBs) and Special India Reserve Battalions (SIRBs), the Ministry of Home Affairs is assisting the State Governments in strengthening their security apparatus in accordance with the policy. For the modernization and training of State Police, funds are also provided through the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS), and Modernization of Police Force (MPF) programmes. The Indian government has approved 17,600 km of new roads as part of its numerous development projects for the states impacted by left-wing extremism. New cell towers are being erected in areas hit by Left Wing Extremism to enhance telecom coverage.Several post offices, bank branches, ATMs, and banking correspondents have been opened to help the people in areas afflicted by left wing extremism become financially included. Additionally, the establishment of the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is being given special attention. The government is confident that the threat of Left Wing Extremism will soon be reduced to an inconsequential level as the campaign against it enters a crucial phase. [caption id="attachment_3613" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amit Shah chairs review meeting on Left Wing Extremism[/caption]…

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Six thieves nabbed; stolen articles including service weapon of Police officer recovered

editor October 6, 2023

LEH:By detaining six suspects and recovering various stolen articles, including a police officer's service weapon, from the suspects, District Police Leh has solved a theft case involving a service weapon and four additional house theft crimes. Speaking at a press conference held in this location today, SSP Leh PD Nitya stated that an investigation was launched after ASI Asgar Ali complained on September 25, 2023, that unidentified thieves had broken into his home and fled with several items, including a government-issued pistol and 35 bullets (ammunition) that he had locked in a steel locker.According to her, Leh Police and J&K Police worked together to successfully seize the suspects from a car at Qazigund on September 26, 2023, at around 12:05 p.m., based on both technical and human intelligence. "During the search of the vehicle, a service pistol and 35 rounds were discovered along with 34 other items that were likely stolen, and two people, Jiyarul Sheikh son of Lalchand Sheikh Brahmanigram of Kolkata and Mohd Nizam Mullah son of Himayat Mullah of JJ Colony (Delhi), who were travelling in the vehicle, were detained in this regard. "Further investigation revealed the involvement of two additional people. As a result, Leh Police detained two additional suspects on September 29, 2023: Mohd Sahil, the son of Mohd Himmat of Kolkata, and Pervaiz Shiekh, the son of Forooq Sheikh of Kolkata. As a result of the four accused admitting during questioning to having stolen the service weapon from ASI Asgar Ali's residence, Section 7/25 of the Arms Act was introduced. Additionally, they admitted to committing multiple thefts at different locations, such as Nubra, Chimday, Solar Colony, etc., and recoveries were made as a result of the admissions, the officer said. She claimed that after the accused came forward, Ram Kali, the wife of Partap, who lived in New Delhi (now Khalsar Nubra), had some stolen property that had been sold to Asiya Rasool Sheikh (Alias Kani), the daughter of Ghulam Rasool Shiekh, a resident of Hari Singh Street (Srinagar). As a result, she had items recovered from her possession, and Police Station Nubra arrested her on April 10, 2023. In five incidents, FIR Numbers 45/2023 of the Police Station Leh, 165/2023 of the Police Station Leh, 166/2023 of the Police Station Leh, 167/2023 of the Police Station Leh, and FIR Number 25/2023 of the Police Station Nubra, recoveries have been made to date.The majority of the stolen stuff that has been found so far is jewellery made of gold, silver, and other valuable stones. There are also some electronic goods among the silver utensils. Three suspected criminally related cars, including two Maruti Vans and a TATA-207 pickup truck, have been impounded, the SSP announced, adding that further inquiries into their possible participation in other theft cases are ongoing. [caption id="attachment_3610" align="alignnone" width="300"] Six thieves nabbed; stolen articles including service weapon of Police officer recovered[/caption]

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3 army officers among 5 personnel injured as colleague opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in Rajouri

editor October 6, 2023

RAJOURI: On Thursday, an officer is accused of opening fire and detonating grenades inside a camp in the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir, injuring at least five army troops, three of whom were officers. During a shooting practise session, the officer, who was reportedly a major, opened fire on his teammates without warning. He then took cover in the unit's armoury and threw grenades at his superiors as they approached the building in an attempt to convince him to surrender, according to the sources. Before the officer was defeated inside the armoury, the tense scenario lasted over eight hours. The incident happened at the Neeli post in the district, close to Thanamandi.According to them, as a precaution, the army evacuated a town near to the armoury. The army, on the other hand, asserted that an officer was hurt at a position near Rajouri in what was most likely a grenade accident. "On October 5th, an officer was hurt at a position in the Rajouri area in what was most certainly a grenade accident. Officer was taken to the hospital and is now stable. Additional inquiry on the incident is ongoing, the army's White Knight Corps announced on X. According to the sources, the accused officer began shooting on his coworkers and subordinates on Thursday without being provoked during a fire practise that had been going on at the camp for several days.Later, as the commanding officer, his deputy, and the medical officer got close to the building to try to convince him to surrender, the individual took cover inside the camp's armoury and threw grenades, according to the sources. They said that all three of the policemen were hurt when a grenade thrown by the suspect exploded close to them. They also added that the second-in-command of the team was in "critical" condition. The sources claimed that the accused, who was defeated at around 11 p.m., opened fire indiscriminately and also injured two other soldiers. Lt Col Suneel Bartwal, a defence PRO headquartered in Jammu, commented on the event in a message: "I have received calls about some firing/terrorist attack on army camp in General Area Rajouri.I regret to inform you that there has been no terrorist attack; instead, there has been an unfortunate internal event in the camp. [caption id="attachment_3607" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 army officers among 5 personnel injured as colleague opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in Rajouri[/caption]

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Centre declares J&K Democratic Freedom Party as ‘unlawful association’ for 5 yrs

editor October 6, 2023

NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) was deemed an illegal association for a period of five years by the central government on Thursday. The JKDFP was designated as a "Unlawful Association" by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. The move, according to the notification, is based on information that the group has been engaged in "anti-national activities since 1998 and its members have always promoted separatism and terrorist acts in India."By stirring the populace, the members of this organisation hope to turn Kashmir into a distinct Islamic state, endangering India's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Numerous criminal proceedings have been filed against this group under the UAPA of 1967, the IPC of 1860, the Arms Act of 1959, and the Ranbir Penal Code of 1932. Shabir Ahmad Shah, a well-known separatist known for his pro-Pakistan and anti-India rhetoric, founded the JKDFP in 1998. The members of the JKDFP have been at the forefront of secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and want to establish a separate Islamic State, according to the MHA notification. Shabir Ahmad Shah had described Kashmir as a "dispute" and rejected any resolution within the parameters of the Indian Constitution. According to the notification, "The leader or members of the JKDFP have been engaged in raising funds through various sources, including Pakistan and its proxy organisations, for perpetrating unlawful activities, including supporting terrorist activities, sustained stone-pelting on Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The notification also claims that the JKDFP and its members have shown the country's constitutional authorities and system of government nothing but utter disdain through their actions. "The JKDFP and its leaders or members, especially its founder Shabir Ahmad Shah, have engaged in illegal actions that are detrimental to the integrity, sovereignty, security, and inter-communal harmony of the nation. Numerous reports have indicated connections between the JKDFP and outlawed terrorist groups, according to the warning. The JKDFP and its members have engaged in violent terrorist activities with the aim of sowing terror throughout the nation, endangering state security and public order. Additionally, the organization's anti-national activities demonstrate disrespect for the state's constitutional authority and sovereignty, necessitating prompt action, according to the notification. According to the notification, the JKDFP will use this chance to continue its anti-national activities that are harmful to the territorial integrity, security, and sovereignty of the nation; continue advocating for the secession of Jammu and Kashmir from the Union of India while contesting its admission to the Union of India; escalate its insurrectionary activities, including an attempt to carve out a separate state from India; and continue to engage in other illegal activities."In light of the circumstances, the Central Government is of the firm opinion that it is necessary to declare the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) as an unlawful association with immediate effect, and as a result, the Central Government hereby directs that this notification shall, subject to any order that may be made under section 4 of the said Act, have immediate effect" [caption id="attachment_3604" align="alignnone" width="272"] Centre declares J&K Democratic Freedom Party as 'unlawful association' for 5 yrs[/caption]

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Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir

editor October 6, 2023

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned actors Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan as well as comedian Kapil Sharma in connection with its investigation into a case involving online betting. The investigation agency has summoned Kapil Sharma for attending the Mahadev Book app's success party in Dubai in September as well as Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan for alleged app marketing. Ranbir Kapoor, who had been served with a summons by the Enforcement Directorate in the same matter, asked the federal investigation agency for more time on Thursday so that he could show up in person. The Enforcement Directorate has not yet made up its mind about whether or not to give the actor two weeks. In relation to the ongoing investigation into the Mahadev internet betting case, the investigating agency is keeping an eye on a number of prominent Bollywood celebrities and singers. [caption id="attachment_3601" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir[/caption]

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Anand posted as IGP Jammu, to hold additional charge of Director ACB

editor October 6, 2023

JAMMU: Anand Jain (IPS) was nominated by the government as the Inspector General of Police for the Jammu Zone on Thursday. The 1999-batch IPS officer relieves Mukesh Singh (IPS), ADGP Jammu Zone, of the additional responsibility of the position he had held for a long time, in accordance with a government decision. "In compliance of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India's Order issued under endorsement F.No.140/03/2022-UTS.I dated 19.09.2023, Mukesh Singh, IPS (AGMUT: 1996), Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, is relieved from the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, to enable him to take up new assignment with the Government of India," states a government order. According to the order, "As a result of the foregoing, Anand Jain, IPS (AGMUT:1999), Director, Anti Corruption Bureau, J&K, is transferred and posted as Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, with immediate effect. The officer shall also hold the post of Director, Anti Corruption Bureau, J&K, until further orders. [caption id="attachment_3598" align="alignnone" width="271"] Anand posted as IGP Jammu, to hold additional charge of Director ACB[/caption]

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JMC : 92800 street lights installed in Jammu Municipal limits

editor October 6, 2023

JAMMU: Street lights are being installed in two phases in each of the 75 wards under the authority of the Jammu Municipal Corporation. According to the JMC, the installation of 61300 street lights has been finished under phase I, and work is currently being done to install street lights under phase II. About 31500 of the 35130 street lights in phase II have been installed. According to the agreement made by the departments of housing and urban development, EESL, and power development, work is now being done on installation and commissioning. PDD is required by the agreement to make the entire infrastructure, i.e. EESL is needed to provide poles, phase wire, and related accessories for the installation of these street lights, as well as street lights of different wattages based on the demands of the area. The contract states that the JMC is in charge of managing and funding the maintenance of these street lights. The three parties' agreement states that the ESSL is in charge of providing the necessary street light accessories and of maintaining them for a term of seven years. The JMC is mandated by the contract to cover the cost of maintaining street lights, although it only does so for the 61300 finished street lights. [caption id="attachment_3594" align="alignnone" width="300"] JMC : 92800 street lights installed in Jammu Municipal limits[/caption]

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ACB Arrests Patwari While Accepting Bribe In Budgam

editor October 5, 2023

SRINAGAR, Oct 5: Ashiq Hussain, Patwari, Halqa Sharifabad, District Budgam, is caught by the ACB while collecting a bribe of $100,000 for entering information in revenue records. The Anti-Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging that Ashiq Hussain, Patwari, Halqa Sharifabad, Budgam, is seeking a bribe of $100,000 for the online entry of the complainant's land into the Revenue records, or Jamabandi. In order to pursue legal action against the accused public official in accordance with the pertinent legal rules, the complainant submitted a written complaint to the Anti-Corruption Bureau.After receiving the complaint, police station ACB Srinagar registered Case FIR No. 21/2023 U/S 7 PC Act 1988 and began an inquiry. A trap team was formed during the investigation. The team's trap was successful, and the accused public worker Ashiq Hussain, Patwari, Halqa Sharifabad, Budgam was apprehended while soliciting and collecting a bribe from the complainant in the amount of $100,000. After finishing all the paperwork, he was immediately taken into custody. The matter is currently the subject of more investigation. [caption id="attachment_3590" align="alignnone" width="300"] ACB Arrests Patwari While Accepting Bribe In Budgam[/caption]

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Over 2.5 lac appointments made through backdoor by past regimes: CS

editor October 5, 2023

KUPWARA: In the Union Territory of J&K, over 2.50 lac employment were handed to undeserving individuals through backdoor ways, according to Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta on Thursday. Speaking at a ceremony in Kupwara, north Kashmir, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta remarked, "I feel humiliated to say that over 2.50 lac undeserving persons had been offered government employment in J&K through illegal and backdoor tactics. He claimed that the current administration, which is being led by the lieutenant governor, is steadfast in its commitment to halt backdoor appointments and to give educated youth ways of earning a respectable living."Backdoor methods will not be used to provide employment. Poor children who were previously denied basic rights and employment would now have them, according to Mehta.He continued, "But I want to bring facts to the fore that 30,000 employment were offered to J&K youth in the previous three years. Some groups are circulating lies about the administration claiming it has ceased recruitment operations. He further stated that the days when government posts were awarded through nepotism and corruption and when the rights of the underprivileged were stolen were long behind. "Those who deserve government work will be accorded their rightful rights, while those who don't deserve should choose alternative sources of support. Going into business is preferable to working a daily wage job, Mehta concluded. [caption id="attachment_3586" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 2.5 lac appointments made through backdoor by past regimes: CS[/caption]

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Search for 22 missing Indian Army Personnel Continues : Sikkim Flash Flood

editor October 5, 2023

GANGTOK: The Indian Army is still conducting a search and rescue effort for the 22 missing soldiers. In the meantime, Trishakti Corps soldiers are providing emergency medical care and phone service to stranded residents and visitors in North Sikkim's Chungthang, Lachung, and Lachen regions. According to reports, ongoing efforts are being made to extricate the automobiles buried beneath the slush at Burdang near Singtam. Currently, the areas downriver of the Teesta River are the main focus of the search for the missing people. On the evening of October 4, one of the initial 23 missing people was found alive.The situation has been communicated to and shared with the families of the missing people. Due to mobile connection outages, all other Indian Army personnel stationed in Sikkim and North Bengal are safe but are unable to reach their family members. The Indian Airforce is managing the disaster relief efforts in the region. The commanding officer of the helicopter unit in Jammu, Wing Commander Irfan Jairal, stated that Sikkim's residents should have faith in the air force and that they will be saved. The Air Force claimed that several tools were being employed for the disaster relief missions, and that the biggest difficulty was the lack of a landing area. Equipment used in the operations, such as specialised leadders, oxygen, watercraft, lifting cradles, and slings, is being sent to Sikkim. The MI-17 1 V Helicopters have been particularly outfitted with strechers inside for the disaster operations. Under the direction of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba, the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) convened on Wednesday and discussed the situation in Sikkim. Three teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have already been sent out, and two more teams are waiting in Patna and Guwahati. The Sikkim Government stated on Wednesday that 14 people had already perished as a result of the flash floods that hit Sikkim early on Wednesday.All 14 of the dead were civilians, while 102 persons are still unaccounted for. It's possible that more than 3,000 tourists will be stuck across the State. In the tunnels of the Teesta Stage 3 dam in Chungthang, 12–14 workers are still trapped. Chungthang in the Mangan district, Dikchu, Singtam in the Gangtok district, and Rangpo in the Pakyong district have all reported injuries and missing people. [caption id="attachment_3583" align="alignnone" width="300"] Search for 22 missing Indian Army Personnel Continues : Sikkim Flash Flood[/caption]

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