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| 4 ultras killed, alert in Kashmir | | | |
ET REPORTER
Jammu, July 11: At least four militants have been killed and huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered in different anti militancy related operations across Jammu and Kashmir since last night.
Meanwhile alert has been sounded across the state following reports of some ultras sneaking into from across the Line of Control.
Troops of 22 Punjab and two Para launched a search operation at Mulikym forest in Bandipora area of north Kashmir this morning following a tip-off about the presence of militants in the woods.
He said when the troops were sealing the area, militants hiding in the forest opened fire. The fire was returned and in the fierce clash two militants were killed. Two AK rifles, eight magazines, two hand grenades and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants, who were identified as Zubair Afghani, a resident of Pakistan and Showkat Ahmad Lone.
He said in a another similar operation at Shopian in south Kashmir, security forces gunned down two militants. Two AK rifles, two magazines, 50 rounds of ammunition and two hand grena... | |
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| Caution: Pak may pump in more terror mechanics | | | |
NIRBHAY JAMMUAL
Jammu, July 11: As the developments in Pakistan take the Center-stage in the discourse of terrorism and Jehadi politics, concerns are mounting on the future trends of insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir and under these circumstances the talk of reducing troop strength and thus lowering the guard may prove dangerous.
When Government of India and the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad opposed the demand of demilitarisation their argument was based on the instability in the trends of terrorist violence. It is true that at some point of time violence is at lowest ebb thus prompting some people to raise voice for demilitarisation but the surge is always guided... | |
| | | | J&K's longest serving DGP may Delhi Police chief | | | |
ET REPORTER
Jammu, July 11: With Director General of Police Gopal Sharma having completed four years in office as top cop in Jammu and Kashmir, options are fast emerging for his replacement.
Sharma had replaced AK Suri in 2003 and he has already completed four years in office. Unlike his predecessors, AK Suri and Gurbachan Jagat, Sharma's period as DGP has remained non controversial. Even though Police did not make any extraordinary mark in anti-insurgency operations during this period, but during Sharma's regime allegations of human rights violations have remained bare minimum though with some stark exceptions like the Ganderbal fake encounters.
If official sources are to be bel... | |
| | | | Azad hits Mufti on demilitarisation | | Schools, orchards may be freed of troops soon: CM | | |
Jammu, July 11: After a brief lull, the Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today took the partner cum rival leader and predecessor Mufti Mohammad Sayeed heads on as he warned on the consequences of demilitarisation campaign.
Without naming Mufti, Azad said, "those who are playing the demilitarisation politics were actually playing with the life and security of the people at large". He made these pointed references at a convention of his Congress party in Anantnag today.
Meanwhile, Azad indicated that troops can be relocated from the government buildings like schools and hospitals and private estates like orchards. He, however, made it clear moving troops out of the schools and orcha... | |
| | | | After roaring guns, wild beasts unleash terror in rural Kashmir | | 3 killed since Tuesday in South Kashmir | | |
Srinagar July 11
After the roaring guns, it is the wild beasts which have become a source of terror for the people in rural Kashmir as during last twenty four hours stray bears killed three people including a minor and injured a teenager in far off villages of South Kashmir District of Anantnag.
Today two persons including a minor fell pray to a wild bear at Loiseer Srigufwara Anantnag while a teen ager suffered critical injuries in a similar attack.
Sources quoting locals told News Agency of Kashmir that two bodies with apparent marks of bear attack were recovered today. Among the dead one was a minor of seven year of age, while another was a middle aged man.
The victi... | |
| | | | Adventurers group flagged off | | | |
Jammu | July 11
Three adventurers of Tata Steel, Jamshedpur were flagged off by President of the Tawi trekkers SS Jamwal for the high altitude motor expedition in Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti areas. Three member’s team comprised of KP Parameswaran, Sanjay Kumar and Mazharul Bari.
The mobike team sponsored by Tata steel reached here today get the rousing reception by Tawi Trekkers. The team had already covered over 1900 kms and also planned to visit khardungla, the highest motorable road in the world at height of 5000mts.
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| | | | Women study centre conducts two day workshop | | | |
Jammu | July 11
Women Study Centre, GGM Science College today conducted two day workshop on Content Analysis of Science Syllabi towards women at GGM Science College.
Director Colleges Dr. Meenakshi Kilam was the chief guest on the occasion while Poonam Dhawan was the guest of honor on this occasion. The workshop was coordinated by Madhu Gupta, HOD Physics Department. The workshop was attended by 40 principals and intellectuals of the various colleges and schools.
Principal GGM Science College, Vijay Kotwal delivered the welcome address.
The main focus of the workshop was to know the answer of question that is science favorable to woman or not. Poonam Dhawan speaking on the occasion ... | |
| | | | J&K Roll Ball team leaves for Nationals | | | |
JAMMU | July11: Jammu and Kashmir Roll Ball team today left for Roll Ball Nationals(under 17) Championship scheduled to be held at Panchkula Haryana from 12th July to 15th July. Before the team left for nationals, it underway a 15-day long coaching camp.
The boys team comprsing: Aditya Mahajan , Aditya Sharma, Karan Dev Singh, Abeshiek Gupta , Shubham, Atit Sharma, Suresh Kumar and Anurag while Girls team consists : Veerta Singh , Akshi Goel, Tarandeep, Ashima, Antra, Akriti, Manasvi and Mahima Gandotra.
The team will be accompanied by Sukeel Gupta and Mona as the manger and lady manager
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| | | | Bhukki, Arms recovered | | | |
Jammu | July 11
Batote police today recovered Bhukki and arms from a house and arrested one person in this regard. According to reports, police on specific information conducted a raid led by SHO Batota Sat Pal modi and recovered 26 Bhukki and arms including a desi rifle without licence, 2 tokkas and 1 sword from a house. Police arrested owner of house Parshotam Singh son of Peyar Singh resident of Tringla, Batote and registered a case in this regard and start investigating the matter
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| | | | Class 12 student found dead | | | |
Jammu | July 11
A 12th class student was found dead inside a gorge in Gursai, Mendhar area in Poonch. According reports today some local people spotted a body in the area and informed police. Apolice team rushed to spot and took the body to hospital for postmortem. He has been identified as Imran son of Lal Khan resident of Upper Sayot, Gursai.
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| | | | Op Sadhbhavna a new chapter of reconstruction of infrastructure in inaccessible J&K | | With allegations of HR abuses, Op Sadhbhavna gives a new face to Army | | |
Sanjay Khajuria
Jammu July 11
It was peak of the turmoil in state when ‘Olive Green’ came up with offering a olive branch to the people of state who were desperate over the non functioning of various government organizations. Brains in olive green brainchild the reconstruction plans of state under Operation SADBHAVANA (Goodwill) in 1998.
“The operation was not aimed to consume the space in media but to improve the facilities and to win hearts and minds of the population long ravaged by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Secondly it was to restore the faith of people in state organs, said an army officer on anonymity. Referring to the recent hype created by various political parties l... | |
| | | | Pak troops continue operation to flush out ultras | | | |
ISLAMABAD, JUL 11
Loud explosions were heard in the heart of the city today as Pakistani troops continued their operation to flush out militants holed up in the Lal Masjid complex, a day after fierce gunbattles with ultras left radical cleric Abdul Rashid Ghazi and 100 others dead.
Defence Spokesman Maj Gen Wahid Arshad told the media that the operation is continuing as troops are checking all the bunkers built in the basement of the mosque, where most of the militants are holed up and are offering stiff resistance.
Troops yesterday launched "Operation Silence" to flush out heavily-armed hardliners holding a large number of women and children as hostages. Eighty-eight militants a... | |
| | | | Will it be Tikoo, Gill or Khuda to succeed Gopal Sharma as DG police ? | | | |
Jammu, July 11
The Union Home Ministry is treading cautiously and weighing its various options before clearing the posting of Gopal Sharma, Director General Police Jammu and Kashmir, as commissioner police Delhi. Reports said that the Union Home Ministry has found Gopal Sharmas’ professionalism and his cool temperament –as key factors before recommending his name for the covetous post.
But one hitch has cropped up. Ms Kiran Bedi IPS officer of 1972 batch is said to have protested against the move of the Government to appoint Gopal Sharma as Commissioner police. She is said to have met Prime Minister,Dr Manmohan Singh,and conveyed to him her protest against the move to install Mr Sha... | |
| | | | Shekhar Dutt committee to recommend withdrawal of troops | | | |
Jammu,July 11
A committee, headed by the Defence Secretary, Shekhar Dutt, is said to be in favour of withdrawal of troops from school, colleges and hospital premises and from the orchards in the Kashmir valley where they had been camping for the last over 12 years. The reallocation of troops from these areas was one of the demands being pursued vigorously by the PDP leadership during the last one year. Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has constituted several committees to examine the demands of the PDP and the Shekhar Dutt committee has been set up to review the situation in the context of the PDP demand for withdrawal of troops from within the civilian areas of the state.
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| | | | Telephone-tapping is part of Indian politics | | 'Special' persons in J&K under technical watch | | |
B L KAK
NEW DELHI, JULY 11: Nearly 1500 'special' persons in Jammu and Kashmir--majority of them in the Valley--are said to be under 'technical watch'. In plain language, telephones of these 'special' persons are tapped. According to reliable sources, secessionist leaders outnumber others listed for 'technical watch'.
Interestingly, about 200 'special' persons of three mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir also find a place in the list. These 'special' persons also include several senior politicians. A number of government employees are also said to be under discreet watch. This development, it is pointed out, has been the product of alleged... | |
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