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| 6 ultras killed, hunt for 9 others | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 7: Six hardcore militants were killed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir and a major tragedy averted with detection of two powerful IEDs in Rajouri district 500 kilometres from here on Wednesday.
Acting on a tip off, police assisted by army cordoned Satkoji and Behnipora forests near Zachaldara in Kupwara, 80 kilometres from here this morning.
The militants hiding in the forest opened fire at the joint search party and in the ensuing encounter, three militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed, the police spokesman said.
One of the slain militants has been identified as Abu Hamza, a top LeT militant, he said and added that a Hizbul Mujahideen militant identified as Abdul Majid Bhat alias "Jamshed" was killed in a gunfight with security forces at Trikanjan near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla district, 90 kilometres from here, today.
Security forces resumed operation this morning to flush out militants hiding in Khrew forests, 20 kilometres from here in Pulwama district and recovered body of a militant, a... | |
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| Bravery award for Rukhsana | | | | Early Times Report
Mumbai, Oct 7 The Centre today announced a bravery award for 22-year-old Rukhsana, who killed a top LeT militant in Jammu and Kashmir recently.
"I have complimented Rukhsana... she is a brave girl," Union Home Minister P Chidambaram told reporters here."She is being provided full security," he said, adding "We will give her a bravery award".
Rukhsana Kausar, a young Kashmiri girl, became a celebrity after she shot dead a dreaded LeT terrorist and injured another at her residence in Rajouri district.
A group of terrorists had barged into Rukhsana's house on the night of September 27. She, along with her brother, overpowered LeT's Abu Osama, snatched his AK-47 and fired... | |
| | | | Rajnath opposes force cut in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Oct 7: Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh today urged the Central Government not to withdraw security forces from militancy-riddled Jammu and Kashmir in view of the ongoing attempts of infiltration from Paksitan.
"I appeal to the Government not to take risk of reducing the forces from Jammu and Kashmir", Mr Singh, who was here for an election campaign in Haryana, told a media conference here.
He said that Border Security Force was being withdrawn from the state despite the ISI of Pakistan making an every attempt to push militants into Jammu and kashmir. Also, the mountain division of army was being pulled out of Rajouri and Poonch areas of the s... | |
| | | | ‘Tainted cops’ resist narco test; now booked for breach of trust | | AMANDEEP MURDER CASE | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 7: In new turn of events, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing evidence destruction in Amandeep murder case today slapped another case against three suspended and arrested Police officials which was vehemently resisted by the latters which reportedly resulted into some heated scenes at the Gandhi Police Station.
Meanwhile, the accused officials former SSP Manohar Singh, Inspector Sultan Mirza and Sub Inspector Satnam Singh, facing charges of evidence destruction and corruption, today refused to undergo brain mapping and narco-analysis test. Sources said that the SIT had written to them for their consent (as required under law) to undergo naro-test. T... | |
| | | | …and now fudging of dead bodies? | | Srinagar Police arrest Sarwal resident, handover family brother’s body | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 7: In the season of weapon fudging in murder cases, the civil administration and Police were today seen looking for answers as double tragedy struck a family in Sarwal area of city.
The story goes like this: Sarwal resident Nanak Chand’s son Rajnish Kumar was missing for a couple of months and family has reported case to the Police. Meanwhile, a Srinagar based family also lodged complaint with Police accusing Rajnish of running away with their daughter. Recently Nanak’s other son Pawan reached Srinagar to find out whereabouts of his brother but Police arrested him and put him in the lockup.
Next day Pawan was found hanging in the Police lockup. When the... | |
| | | | Pak pushing insurgents into J&K, says Antony | | | | ABID SHAH
New Delhi, October 7: Pakistan is still trying to push maximum number of terrorists and insurgents across the borders, mainly in Jammu and Kashmir, to destablise the region, says Union Defence Minister, AK Antony.
Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a new building complex for Defence Accounts Department (DAD) here today, the Minister said that even after 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, no strong action was taken by Pakistan against terror camps on its soil.
“There are terrorists’ camps close to those of Pakkistan Army. Pakistan is trying to push maximum number of terrorists trained in these camps to Jammu and Kashmir. This is a clear strategy by them,” said Mr Antony.
He... | |
| | | | BGSBU takes lead, 9 students suspended for ragging juniors | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 7: Probably first time in the history of educational institution management of Jammu and Kashmir, 9 students were today suspended by the Ghulam Shah Badshah University on the charges of ragging their juniors.
Taking lead in implementing UGC’s strictures anti ragging, Ghulam Shah Badshah University authority’s suspended 9 students after two groups of Freshers filed separate complaint that they were subjected to ragging by their seniors.
A varsity official said that under directions of the Vice Chancellor Masud Choudhary, the University is committed to ensure ragging free environment for the students at the Campus and all possible measures to avoid incidence... | |
| | | | CM meets Governor | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, OCT 7: The Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah, called on the Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, at Raj Bhavan, here this afternoon.
The Governor and the Chief Minister discussed various important issues relating to the socio-economic development and security of the State, during their meeting lasting for an hour and a quarter.
The Chief Minister, interalia, briefed the Governor about the recently concluded District Development and Planning Board meetings chaired by him, the outcome of his meeting with the high level Central Team led by the Cabinet Secretary, issues relating to the Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Programme Phase II, elections to Panchayats and urba... | |
| | | | Forces ready to deal with any situation: PC | | | | AGENCIES
Mumbai, Oct 7 : Applauding the efforts of Jammu and Kashmir security forces' to counter terror from across the border, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said state police were putting an all out effort to curb infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC).
Addressing the media here, Chidambaram said, "Kashmir police is doing a commendable job and are putting all efforts to curb infiltration along the LoC."
Speaking about the ongoing operation to flush out nine militants in forests near the Pampore region of the state, he said, "Jammu and Kashmir police is now prepared to be the frontline of the state's security and they are taking the lead to fight these terrorist... | |
| | | | Patients paying heavy price as medicos-govt deadlock persists | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 7: Even as the patients pouring in from the region continued to suffer for third consecutive day, the deadlock between government and agitating junior doctors continued to persist with no signs of resolution.
Agitating doctors this morning took out a mass procession as their indefinite strike entered the third consecutive day in this winter capital of the state.
The routine work at Jammu hospitals has paralysed and the patients suffered continuously for the third day as the doctors remained off duty due to the indefinite strike that started on October 5 under the banner of Doctors Joint Action Committee (DJAC) alleging the state government’s ignorant atti... | |
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