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Div com reviews preparations for Navratra Festival at Katra

editor September 27, 2023

KATRA: Ramesh Kumar, the divisional commissioner for Jammu, performed a thorough assessment of the preparations for the forthcoming annual Navratra celebration on Tuesday. That festival is set to begin on October 15, 2023, and last through October 23, 2023. The festival's opening ceremony will take place at Yog Ashram Ground in Katra, and it will be followed by a Shobha Yatra and a major event that will highlight the cultural history of Jammu and Kashmir and all of India. The festival's scheduled programmes and events were covered in depth by the director of tourism during the meeting, along with discussions with stakeholders for feedback.In addition, the Divisional Commissioner thoroughly examined a number of factors, such as town beautification, cleanliness, necessary services, traffic management, and emergency services. Throughout the Navratra days, he gave orders to officers to maintain sanitation from Domel to Katra Town. Also discussed were the plans for congregational events including "Prabhat Pheris," "Mata ki Kahani" recitation, "Devotional Song Competition," "Ram Leela," "Dangal," and other cultural activities. The Mata Kahani event would take place at the Spiritual Growth Centre, while Ram Leela would be presented every day from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Government Higher Secondary School Katra.For October 21st, Padma Shri Sachdev Government PG College for Women Gandhinagar Jammu will host the Garba Night and Garba Dandiya Night. All India Devotional song performances, Bhagwat Katha, folk festivals, Hassaya Vyang, Mata Ka Jagran, Kavi Samelan, wrestling competitions, programmes for children with disabilities, and other cultural activities are among the additional events that are planned during the festival days. To guarantee the seamless operation of all programmes during the Navratra festival for the convenience of pilgrims, the Divisional Commissioner sent instructions to all concerned departments and organisers. He stressed the importance of creating a festive atmosphere and instructed the Tourism Department and Municipal Committee Katra to decorate key areas with ornamental illuminations at entrances.The Divisional Commissioner asked officers to work together, make the required preparations in advance, and provide adequate traffic control, impenetrable security, road upkeep, street beautification, and sanitary conditions in Katra town. Additionally, he urged for consistent water and power supplies throughout Navratra and stressed the need for failsafe security measures. The Divisional Commissioner expressed his optimism that the Navratra festival would boost regional religious and pilgrimage travel and draw more tourists to the area. To complete the arrangements, the CEO of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was entrusted with hosting a review meeting with all parties involved. Anshul Garg, CEO of the SMVD Shrine Board, Vivekanand Rai, Babila Rakwal, Deputy Commissioner of Reasi, Amit Gupta, Joint Director of Information, Joint Director of Tourism, SDM Katra, and senior officers of the police and civil service, as well as representatives of various religious organisations, market association presidents, eminent citizens, and other concerned citizens, attended the meeting. [caption id="attachment_3231" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div com reviews preparations for Navratra Festival at Katra[/caption]

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Terrorists, 8 associates involved in cross-border arms smuggling arrested in Baramulla

editor September 26, 2023

Srinagar: As security authorities uncovered two terror modules in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla area, they also detained a terrorist and eight of his associates, including two women, who were involved in cross-border smuggling of weapons and ammunition. At the direction of terrorist handlers stationed in Pakistan, the terrorist associates were involved in the cross-border smuggling of weapons and ammunition, which was then sent to Lashkar-e-Toiba militants for use in terrorist actions.Amod Nagpure, senior superintendent of police (SSP), Baramulla, provided details at a press conference, saying that on September 21, police learned through reliable sources that Yaseen Ahmad Shah, a resident of Janbazpora Baramulla, is missing from his home and has joined outlawed terror group LeT/TRF. The Resistance Front, often known as TRF, is the LeT's covert wing. According to Nagpure, an investigation was launched after a case was filed.The security forces captured the terrorist on September 22 after receiving the information based on human/technical intelligence during mobile vehicle check-point (MVCP) checking at Tapper Pattan. According to the SSP, he was found to be in possession of incriminating items, weapons, and ammunition, including a pistol, a pistol magazine, and eight live rounds. When questioned, Shah identified his other companion as Takiya Wagoora resident Parvaiz Ahmad. As a result, security forces conducted a raid on his home before making the arrest, according to the SSP.Two hand grenades were also found in his hands following his admission, he continued. The SSP claimed that the following day, during the terrorist's further interrogation and in response to his disclosure, a pistol, a pistol magazine, and eight live bullets were once more found in his Janbazpora home. Two hand grenades were found in their hands when Shah revealed the names of his female friends, Nigeena and Aafreena alias Aayat, residents of Patpora Shalteng Srinagar and Vijipora Hajin, respectively. The identities of two further associates that Shah and Ahmad revealed following further questioning on Monday were Showkat Ahmad Malik and Mudasir Ahmad Rather, both of Takiya Wagoora, according to the police officer. A Chinese grenade, a revolver, a pistol magazine, and eight live bullets were found in their hands after their discovery, he claimed. According to the inquiry, the terrorist and his five accomplices planned to carry out terrorist actions in Baramulla and the surrounding areas while acting under the orders of handlers in Pakistan, the SSP continued. A case has been registered under the UA(P) and Arms Act, and further investigation is ongoing. Three LeT terrorist affiliates were detained as part of another operation, according to the SSP, which led to the discovery of a terror module. Security forces observed two suspicious individuals travelling from Dachi towards Paranpeelan Bridge while conducting checks at the bridge, Nagpure said. The two attempted to leave as soon as they were aware of the naka party, but they were skilfully caught. In the course of their investigation, they found two Glock pistols, four pistol magazines, two pistol silencers, five Chinese grenades, and 29 live pistol rounds. Zaid Hassan Malla, a resident of Mir Sahib Baramulla, and Mohammad Arif Channa, a resident of Stadium Colony Baramulla, were apprehended and have since been recognised. According to the authorities, the terrorist associates were involved in the cross-border shipment of weapons and ammunition to LeT militants for use in terrorist acts at the behest of Pakistan-based terrorist handlers. A case was filed under the UA (P) Act and the Indian Arms Act, and an inquiry was started. They revealed the identity of their associate over the course of the investigation as Surankote Poonch resident Aftaar Ahmad Lohar, who was subsequently detained, the SSP added. [caption id="attachment_3224" align="alignnone" width="300"] Terrorists, 8 associates involved in cross-border arms smuggling arrested in…

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No change in peaceful atmosphere in Kashmir post Kokernag encounter: DGP

editor September 26, 2023

KATRA: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh of Jammu and Kashmir stated on Tuesday that the peaceful environment in Kashmir has not changed as a result of the Kokernag encounter and that it is still quiet. However, he asserted that firing first is always advantageous, and in Kokernag, terrorists fired first, killing three officers as a result. The Kokernag encounter hasn't altered the situation in Kashmir, according to DGP Dilbag Singh, who was speaking to reporters after opening a modular police station in Katra, Jammu. The situation is still calm, just as it was before the meeting with Kokernag.I am aware that the Kokernag encounter has been exaggerated by some parties with a stake in it, he remarked. He claimed that starting the fire first is usually advantageous. "It works to our favour when security forces fire first at the terrorists. Two army soldiers and a police officer were killed as a result of terrorists waiting for the forces in Kokernag and taking advantage of the first firing, the DGP stated, adding that the operation, which lasted seven days, was successful. "We eliminated Uzair Khan and his accomplice, two dangerous LeT terrorists. Since it was challenging to track down and find the terrorists hidden on a sizable mountain, I'm proud of the security forces teams who took part in the operation. The police and security forces are dedicated to eliminating terror from J&K territory, according to the DGP. The remaining terrorists are being pursued, and they will soon be destroyed, he vowed. According to the DGP, police have tripled their efforts to combat narcoterrorism. "Look at the arrests, FIRs, and cases registered with regard to narco-terror," he commanded. The DGP claimed that the brand-new Katra police station will better serve Mata Vaishno Devi devotees. The old police station in this area was in disrepair, and it was decided a few years ago that it was urgently necessary to establish a new one. Today, he added, we are dedicating it to the people. [caption id="attachment_3221" align="alignnone" width="300"] No change in peaceful atmosphere in Kashmir post Kokernag encounter: DGP[/caption]

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Encourage Vaishno Devi pilgrims to visit Jammu zoo: CS to officials

editor September 26, 2023

JAMMU: A K Mehta, chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, has encouraged officials to encourage Vaishno Devi pilgrims to visit the zoo on their way to the cave shrine because a lion and a tiger will be introduced to Jambu Zoo here next month. Mehta paid a visit to the Jambu Zoo in Nagrota on Monday to assess the visitor services offered in addition to the general efficiency of the zoological park. In May, the public was allowed access to the Jambu Zoo. The 13 cages at Jambu Zoo, which is one of the biggest in north India, house species that were relocated from Manda Zoo in Jammu. Animals from other zoos in the nation, including a Royal Bengal Tiger and an Asiatic lion, will live in five additional cages. "Lakhs of pilgrims are visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills, and they need to be encouraged to stop here for refreshments as the zoo which falls on their route to the cave shrine," the chief secretary remarked. He demanded that large, permanent hoardings promoting the zoo be put up at the airport, the train station, and along the path to the shrine. He stated, "The tiger can be brought in easily by October 15 and the lion by October 25," and that they would draw tourists, particularly kids.Mehta encouraged decision-makers to consider adding a hippopotamus into the zoological park as an additional attraction. The chief secretary stated that the zoo's visitor volume needed to be increased. "Schoolchildren and other nature enthusiasts could also receive education about animals, their behaviour, and the key characteristics associated with them." Mehta demanded that the zoo's cafeteria and natural interpretive centre be made operational right away after noticing their closures. The chief secretary paid a visit to various animal enclosures and praised the employees for taking such wonderful care of all the animals. Mehta observed some of the "sinking" land areas and ordered that specialists be engaged for any quick, low-cost solutions to resolve this problem. [caption id="attachment_3218" align="alignnone" width="300"] Encourage Vaishno Devi pilgrims to visit Jammu zoo: CS to officials[/caption]

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Cop among 2 killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch

editor September 26, 2023

Jammu, Sep 26: Officials said on Tuesday that 2 persons including a policeman were killed when a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into 100-ft deep gorge in Poonch. district.They said that Mohammad Sadiq (a sergeant constable) and Jamil Ahmed, both Plera locals, were killed in an accident involving an Alto automobile (JK12C-6052) at Zirat Plera.…

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JK Govt Removes JMC Councilor For Abusing Official Position

editor September 26, 2023

JAMMU, Sept 26: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has made a significant decision by removing a councillor from the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) for abusing her official authority. Jyoti Devi, a councillor for the Jammu Municipal Corporation, has been asked to resign after being busted receiving a bribe of Rs 1000 by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigators. "Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 34(I)(b) of The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000, the government hereby removes Smt. Jyoti Yadav, councillor, ward No. 53, from her office on the grounds of abuse of her official powers, with immediate effect," according to an order made by the H&UDD. It has taken place twice in the past two years. Awantipora Bashir Ahmad Bhat, the president of the municipal committee, had already been fired for abusing his position. [caption id="attachment_3203" align="alignnone" width="300"] JK Govt Removes JMC Councilor For Abusing Official Position[/caption]

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SPO Found Dead In Poonch

editor September 26, 2023

Poonch/Jammu, Sep 26: According to preliminary investigations, a Special Police Officer (SPO) who was found dead in the Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday likely died as a result of injuries sustained in a a road accident. SPO Khaliq Hussain's body was found in a field near the village of Kankote, some 10 feet below the main road, along with his motorbike, according to Station House Officer of Police Station, Poonch, Deepak Pathania. Hussain, who was assigned to the Poonch district police lines, had sustained brain injuries, according to him, and initial evidence points to a fatal car accident as the cause of his death. The official stated that the deceased's body was transferred to Poonch District Hospital for a postmortem and that police have begun an inquest. [caption id="attachment_3200" align="alignnone" width="300"] SPO Found Dead In Poonch[/caption]

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Raid on suspected terrorist’s house in Jammu

editor September 26, 2023

JAMMU: On the outskirts of Jammu, the Special Investigation Agency (SIA) reportedly conducted a search on a former terrorist associate's home on Tuesday. Early in the morning, the Jammu and Kashmir Police's counter-insurgency division conducted a search of Mohd Iqbal's home in the Peer Bagh neighbourhood of Sunjwan and seized a mobile and two SIM cards for analysis, according to police. According to the authorities, Iqbal was formerly a resident of the village of Khor in the Mahore Tehsil in the Reasi district and the operation was carried out under the assumption that he still has ties to terrorists. [caption id="attachment_3193" align="alignnone" width="300"] Raid on suspected terrorist's house in Jammu[/caption]

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Oil tanker used in bovines smuggling seized with 16 cattle

editor September 26, 2023

RAJOURI:The vigilant police in Rajouri confiscated an oil tanker and freed 16 livestock from the hands of smugglers after exposing their method of illegally transporting cattle to the Kashmir valley via Mughal Road. According to official sources, a police team led by SHO Rajouri Inspector Aejaz Ahmed Wani laid a naka on the outskirts of the town on the orders of SSP Rajouri, Amritpal Singh, and during checking they intercepted a Bharat Petroleum Oil Tanker bearing registration No. HR38S - 5582 that was travelling from the Jammu side.The police squad became suspicious while checking. They began a thorough inspection of the oil ship and eventually discovered 16 cattle loaded cruelly and ruthlessly inside the tanker without having received valid DM licence. All 16 animals were saved, and the vehicle was captured. Tanker driver Shoket Ali, a Reasi resident and the son of Shah Mohd, was detained by the police. In this regard, a FIR was filed under the appropriate sections at Police Station Rajouri. The SSP instructed the police teams to increase the district-wide inspection of all sorts of cars. [caption id="attachment_3190" align="alignnone" width="259"] Oil tanker used in bovines smuggling seized with 16 cattle[/caption]

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NIA court rejects bail plea of 10 separatists

editor September 26, 2023

SRINAGAR: On Monday, a special court in this city denied the bail requests of ten second-rung separatist leaders who had been detained on suspicion of attempting to resurrect the outlawed Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). Further Sessions Judge Srinagar Sandeep Gandotra, a special judge appointed under the NIA Act, rejected the separatists' arguments, stating that granting them bail at this point would jeopardise the interests of the general public and the state. The embargo outlined in section 43(D) proviso 5 is invoked in the current case, and the court noted that the accused parties/applicants do not merit the freedom of release at this time. "Furthermore, public interests/interests of the state/UT shall be at risk if the accused persons/applicants be expanded on bail at this point. Accordingly, the applications are denied, and they will be added to the records once the required procedures have been followed, the court stated. The bail application hearing had been grouped by the court. The judge further stated that the denial of the bail requests should not be interpreted as a judgement on the merits of the main case.Firdous Ahmad Shah, Jahangir Ahmad Bhat, Saheel @ Suhail Ahmad Mir, Khursheed Ahmad Bhat, Syed Rehman Shams, Sajad Hussain Gul, Mohammad Rafiq Phaloo, Gh. Hassan Parray @ Firdousi, Mohammed Yaseen Bhat, and Shabir Ahmad Dar were among the separatist leaders who had filed the bail applications. They were detained in July of this year on suspicion of attempting to resurrect the JKLF, which the Centre had banned in March of this year. [caption id="attachment_3184" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA court rejects bail plea of 10 separatists[/caption]