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6-Year-Old Son Bids Farewell As Col Manpreet Singh Is Cremated

editor September 15, 2023

Chandigarh, Sep 15 : "Jai Hind Papa." As Colonel Manpreet Singh was being cremated in his hometown in the Punjab Mohali district on Friday, a sombre 6-year-old Kabir saluted his father one final time while wearing Army fatigues. Singh was killed in the shootout with terrorists in the Kashmir valley. Since early in the morning, a constant stream of mourners had been accompanying Colonel Singh's distraught wife, mother, and other family members on their final journey. While the family and others paid their respects, an Army officer was seen cradling Kabir. A relative was spotted holding his two-year-old daughter Banni. Later, Kabir and other family members were spotted clutching to the tricolor-draped coffin of Kabir's father.Before his father's body was cremated, he kneeled before it as the cries of "Bharat Mata ke Sapoot Ki Jai" and "Bharat Mata ki Jai" filled the air. Full military honours were accorded to the cremation, which included a wreath-laying ceremony and a gun salute. Senior Army and police officers, as well as Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, former Army Chief V P Malik, Ministers Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Anmol Gagan Maan, were also present at Bharaunjian and laid wreaths. Also present was BJP leader Lt Gen D P Vats (retd).The family of Colonel Singh was seen receiving comfort from Purohit and Anmol Maan. Colonel Singh's mother was observed crying early in the morning as she waited at the door for her son's lifeless body. Singh's father, an ex-serviceman who passed away nine years ago, was a third generation soldier. At the funeral, a few of Colonel Singh's former teachers also showed up. For us, he was a diamond. A teacher who was crying added, "He had indicated he would arrive in December. He was a gift for the nation.Colonel Singh's first-grade teacher, Asha Chadha, praised him as an exceptional learner. We are really sad tonight,…

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Terror module unearthed in Baramulla; 2 LeT terrorist associates arrested

editor September 15, 2023

BARAMULLA: The arrest of two terrorist associates and the recovery of weapons and ammunition from them led to the discovery of a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla region, according to police reports released on Friday. According to a police officer, the two LeT outfit terrorist members were detained in the north Kashmiri village of Uri. Two firearms and five hand grenades, among other incriminating items, were reportedly found in their possession. The police official stated that a case has been filed under the UA (P) & Arms Act and that additional investigation is ongoing. [caption id="attachment_2796" align="alignnone" width="300"] Terror module unearthed in Baramulla; 2 LeT terrorist associates arrested[/caption]

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Forces Use Drones, Fire Mortar Shells As Anantnag Operation Enters Day 3

editor September 15, 2023

SRINAGAR, Sept 15: As the operation to drive out the ultras began its third day on Friday, officials said drones were being used to determine the location of the terrorists who had set up camp in a wooded region on a high terrain in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. On Wednesday, the terrorists murdered four members of the security force. Based on drone monitoring, the military "fired mortar shells on the terrain where they believe the terrorists are hiding," according to the officials. They continued by saying that the security personnel had kept a close cordon around the area.In an encounter with the terrorists on Wednesday morning at Gadole in the Kokernag region of the south Kashmir district, Colonel Manpreet Singh, commanding officer of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles unit of the Army, Major Ashish Dhonchak, Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Humayun Bhat, and a soldier were all killed. (AGENCIES) [caption id="attachment_2793" align="alignnone" width="300"] Forces Use Drones, Fire Mortar Shells As Anantnag Operation Enters Day 3[/caption]

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JKP arrest Majid Hyderi for alleged criminal conspiracy, extortion

editor September 15, 2023

SRINAGAR: According to officials, Majid Hyderi was detained by the Srinagar Police for "criminal conspiracy, intimidation, extortion, giving false information, defamation, etc." According to a post by the Srinagar Police on X (previously Twitter), Hyderi…

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Anantnag Encounter | Soldier Succumbs To Injuries, Toll Reaches 4

editor September 15, 2023

SRINAGAR, Sept 15: The death toll from an ongoing encounter in the Anantnag area of Jammu and Kashmir increased by one soldier on Friday, bringing it to four since Wednesday. An official stated that the area has been sealed off and that a search has begun. The encounter came after a shootout on Wednesday between security personnel and terrorists hiding in the Kokernag region of Anantnag. Even though the encounter is still going on, a Jammu and Kashmir Police DSP, a Company Commander (Major), and a Commanding Officer (Colonel) of an Army Rashtriya Rifles unit were all killed in the gunfire. [caption id="attachment_2784" align="alignnone" width="300"] Anantnag Encounter | Soldier Succumbs To Injuries, Toll Reaches 4[/caption]

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DIG holds a meeting to review enforcement of traffic rules

editor September 15, 2023

JAMMU: DIG Traffic Shridhar Patil convened a gathering of Range Traffic police officers to assess the traffic situation in Jammu. The DIG began the conference by congratulating the officers for their exceptional performance in completing the Shri Amarnath Ji, Shri Budda Amarnath Ji, and Machail Mata yatras successfully under difficult circumstances. The senior officer conducted a thorough examination of how police personnel enforced traffic laws and gave rewards to those who continued to do so admirably throughout the month of August. Patil emphasised the need to pay special attention to the 13 main traffic infractions listed below since they were serious problems that endangered public safety and inconvenienced people.Overspeeding/dangerous driving, without wearing a crash helmet, using a mobile while driving, driving while intoxicated, driving when underage, incorrect parking, running red lights, overloading a goods carrier or a passenger, riding triple, HSRP, etc. For each black spot that is prone to accidents, he asked the SSP of the traffic police range in Jammu to form Accident Response Teams (ARTs) in their respective areas. These ARTs should include volunteers, members of local organisations, members of Panchayati Raj Institutions, and other stakeholders. They should also start and follow the process of rectification of black spots to prevent accidents and to provide an immediate response in the event of accidents to save precious lives. Rohit Baskotra, SSP Traffic NHW Ramban, Fiesel Qureshi, SSP Traffic City Jammu, and all Dy.SsP of Traffic Police Range Jammu were present at the meeting. [caption id="attachment_2778" align="alignnone"…

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LG inaugurates 2-day Workshop on strengthening Child Protection System & Mechanism in UT of J&K

editor September 15, 2023

SRINAGAR: The two-day workshop for Sensitization/Training workshops for representatives of PRIs, ULBs, Police, and other stakeholders to strengthen the Child Protection System and Mechanism in the UT of Jammu Kashmir was opened by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Women and Child Development Ministry of the Government of India is launching this campaign for the first time in the nation. The Lt. Governor thanked the Ministry of Women and Child Development in his speech and praised the Social Welfare Department for their creative plan to hold a training session for 15,000 people in 2023–2024. He claimed that the training programme is evidence of the university administration's dedication to ensuring children have happy childhoods and a nurturing environment that allows them to reach their full potential. "Our children did not have the childhood they deserved for many years. They were misled by those who profit from armed conflict and were given stones. Our youngsters now carry laptops and tablets and are helping to create the country because we have destroyed that ecosystem, the Lt. Governor stated. The Lt. Governor stressed the importance of giving homes to youngsters living in institutions and on the streets while addressing the first session. The Lt. Governor stated, "I think institutional care should be the last resort because I think childhood develops in a lively setting of home. He claimed that the government has launched a number of initiatives for rehabilitation and child care, and that adoption is now being promoted through a partnership between the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) and State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA). The Lt. Governor also urged youth clubs, NGOs, seniors in the community, religious leaders, and public officials to join the fight against the drug epidemic. One of the main issues is adolescent drug misuse. We have a zero tolerance policy against drugs, and it is up to us all to spread the word and take more action to make J&K a drug-free state, he said.The Lt. Governor requested that the central government officials take into consideration opening a Vatsalya Sadan in both Jammu and Srinagar. Senior officers from the Central Government and the UT Administration were present, along with Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary J&K, Sanjeev Kumar Chadha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Indra Mallo, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare Department. PRIs and ULB members, police officers, resource people, Juvenile Justice Board representatives, judicial authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders were present for the opening session. [caption id="attachment_2772" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG inaugurates 2-day Workshop on strengthening Child Protection System & Mechanism in UT of J&K[/caption]…

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Dialogue must for ending bloodshed in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

editor September 14, 2023

SRINAGAR: Farooq Abdullah, head of the National Conference (NC), stated on Thursday that if India and Pakistan want to stop the violence and establish a sustainable peace in Jammu and Kashmir, they must sit down for negotiations. War, according to the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, neither brought peace in the past nor will it do so now. If there is no discourse, such incidents will continue. If we believe that the violence will end, we are fools. We will continue to lose people. Dialogue is the only option.After visiting the family of Humayun Bhat, a deputy superintendent of the Jammu and Kashmir Police who was killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Anantnag, Abdullah urged reporters that both countries should put aside their stubbornness and undertake discussions. Bhat and two other security personnel, Major Ashish Dhonchak and Colonel Manpreet Singh, lost their lives in a Wednesday confrontation with militants in the Anantnag district's Kokernag area. When questioned about statements made by some BJP politicians on regaining control of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Abdullah responded that wars had neither brought about peace in the past nor will they do so in the future. Let them handle it. Who is holding them back? I won't give up.They ought to take action if they believe doing so will solve the issue. Please understand that confrontation is never the answer to a problem. Although Pakistan has fought four wars, the borders have not changed, he continued. Abdullah criticised the BJP-led Centre for asserting that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has come to an end. It is a significant loss for both the family and the nation. In addition to this young DSP, you have seen that a colonel and a major have also died as martyrs. Despite the fact that this destruction has undoubtedly been going on for a while, I do not see it coming to an end. The government is declaiming the end of terrorism. Tell me, has it come to an end,'' he enquired. Abdullah reiterated his stance in favour of talks restarting and used the turmoil in Ukraine as an illustration. "Observe the circumstances in Ukraine. Devastation may be seen everywhere. Talks between Russia and Ukraine are necessary to bring about peace,'' he said. The NC president responded, "The talks will have to be between the two countries that are at loggerheads," when asked if he supported holding talks with Pakistan. Talking to me is pointless. This issue has existed ever since India gained its independence. In response to a query concerning Pakistan causing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, Abdullah stated that the adjacent nation has never agreed to the current situation. How does it affect things? Pakistan has made it clear that they reject it. The UN resolutions are thrown at you. How will you inform them? They are claiming that we reject this choice, he continued. The former Union minister claimed he was not in a position to comment on the origins of these terrorists, but he added that recent events suggest they are well-trained and may come from somewhere other than Pakistan. "I cannot explain where they originate from because I am neither a member of the government nor the intelligence community.…

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Col, Major, DySP martyred in Kokernag encounter

editor September 14, 2023

JAMMU Sept 13: In an encounter with militants in the Gadole neighbourhood of Kokernag in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, a Colonel of the Army, a Major, and the Deputy Superintendent of Police lost their lives.They have been identified as Colonel Manpreet Singh, who served as the 19 RR's commanding officer, Major Aashish Dhonchak, and Humayun Bhat, the DySP for the Jammu and Kashmir Police. They were evacuated to Srinagar after suffering critical wounds in the shootout. However, they all gave in.According to an official, a joint team of the police and the army began a search and cordon operation in Gadole Kokernag yesterday based on specific information regarding the presence of terrorists. He claimed that the tough terrain and darkness caused the operation to be suspended last night. This morning, terrorists unleashed indiscriminate fire on the combined team commanded by Colonel Singh as they moved towards the target location, injuring an Army Colonel, a Major, and a DySP of Police. They later passed away from their wounds.A joint police-army team started a search and cordon operation in Gadole Kokernag yesterday, according to an official, based on specific information about the presence of terrorists. He asserted that the operation was put on hold last night due to the challenging terrain and darkness. An Army Colonel, a Major, and a DySP of Police were injured this morning as terrorists opened fire indiscriminately on the joint team led by Colonel Singh as they advanced towards the objective position. Later, they died from their wounds. [caption id="attachment_2755" align="alignnone" width="300"] Col, Major, DySP martyred in Kokernag encounter[/caption]

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2 LeT terrorists ‘encircled’ by JKP in Anantnag

editor September 14, 2023

ANANTNAG: The Anantnag district, where three security officials lost their lives in an encounter the previous day, is where the Jammu and Kashmir Police announced on Thursday that it has "encircled" two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants. In solemn remembrance of Col. Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak, and DSP Humayun Bhat's steadfast bravery in leading from the front during this ongoing operation. Our forces continue to move forward with unshakable resolve as they encircle 2 LET terrorists, including Uzair Khan, according to a post on X from Kashmir Zone Police. A Wednesday engagement with terrorists at Gadole in the Kokernag area of the Anantnag district resulted in the martyrdom of the commanding officer of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles, a major rank officer, and a deputy superintendent of police. [caption id="attachment_2752" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 LeT terrorists 'encircled' by JKP in Anantnag[/caption]

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