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  • J&K: Big Win For Security Forces, Three Terrorists Killed Including LeT Commander Usman In Kashmir Valley |

    The Security forces have neutralized three terrorists in two separate encounters in Kashmir Valley today, marking a major success in ongoing anti-terror operations. These encounters took place in Srinagar and Anantnag districts, where a substantial cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered.

    The first encounter began earlier today in the Khanyar area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. This marked the first major encounter in this densely populated downtown area in over two years.

    The slain terrorist, identified as LeT commander Usman of the Pakistani-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, was responsible for multiple attacks, including the killing of Inspector Masroor.

    “Today, we eliminated him,” said IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi in an exclusive conversation with Zee News. “The Jammu and Kashmir police received credible intelligence on his location, and after a cordon and search operation, a prolonged gunfight ensued, ending in Usman’s death. A significant quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered, though the area is still under search.”

    The operation faced challenges due to the densely populated surroundings, leading to a lengthy standoff. After nearly 10 hours, a controlled blast helped track Usman’s movements within the building, where he was ultimately neutralized.

    Meanwhile, the second encounter took place in the Kokernag Larnoo forest area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, where two additional terrorists were killed. Among them was Zahid, a local terrorist; the other terrorist’s identity is being verified. “This group was involved in the killing of a non-local vendor and a Territorial Army soldier, Hilal Ahmed, in South Kashmir,” IGP Birdi noted. “The operation was based on intelligence of terrorist activity in the area, and forces responded swiftly.”

    Security forces are continuing searches in Kokernag to ensure no other terrorists remain in the area. Reinforcements have been deployed to prevent any potential escapes.

    IGP Birdi also commented on an ongoing anti-terror operation in Bandipora, North Kashmir, where terrorists fired on security forces on Friday evening. Searches are still underway, with two bags believed to be linked to terrorist activities recovered from the area.

    These recent operations follow a surge in terrorist attacks across Kashmir, including incidents in Shopian, Tral, Gagengair, Gulmarg, and Budgam. On Friday evening, two non-local laborers were shot and injured in Budgam’s Mazhama area. With security forces on high alert, these latest actions demonstrate their commitment to ensuring peace and safety across the region.

  • Two Migrant Workers Shot By Terrorists In J&K, Investigation Underway |

    Two non-local laborers were injured in a terrorist attack in Magam, Budgam district, central Kashmir, on Friday. The victims, identified as Sanjay and Usman from Uttar Pradesh, were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

    Security forces responded swiftly, arriving at the scene and launching a search operation for those responsible. This incident marks the second targeted attack on non-locals in Jammu and Kashmir within 12 days.

    Since Omar Abdullah assumed office as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16, there has been a marked increase in terror attacks targeting both migrant workers and security personnel in the region.

    On October 24, terrorists ambushed an army vehicle in Bota Pathari, located about 12 kilometers from the popular ski destination Gulmarg and near the Line of Control (LoC). The attack claimed the lives of three soldiers and two army porters.

    Just days earlier, on October 16, seven individuals—including local and non-local workers, as well as a doctor—lost their lives in a terror attack near an under-construction tunnel in the Gund area of Ganderbal district.

    According to police reports, two terrorists were responsible for this incident. Additionally, on October 18, Ashok Chouhan, a corn vendor from Bihar, was shot dead by terrorists in the Shopian district.

  • Omar Abdullah Takes Oath As Chief Minister Of Jammu And Kashmir |

    Omar Abdullah takes oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.

    The oath-taking took place at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office and secrecy to Omar Abdullah and his council of ministers. Security has been heightened around Abdullah’s residence and key areas in Srinagar ahead of the event.

    In an invitation letter shared by Omar Abdullah on X from LG Manoj Sinha, it said, “I have received a letter of 11th October, 2024 from Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, wherein it has been informed that you have been unanimously elected as Leader of the Legislature Party.”

    “As separately settled, I shall administer Oath of Office and Secrecy to you, and to those recommended by you for induction as members of your Council of Ministers, at SKICC, Srinagar on 16th October 2024 at 11:30 a.m. I take this opportunity to wish you a highly productive tenure and success in your endeavors in the best interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” LG Sinha said.

    Congress-NC Alliance Secures Victory

    This significant political moment comes after the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance secured a majority in the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The coalition won a total of 48 seats, with the National Conference emerging victorious in 42 constituencies, while the Congress secured 6.

    The formation of the new government marks the first elected administration in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganization of the state into two Union Territories in 2019.

    A Legacy of Leadership

    Omar Abdullah’s political journey is deeply rooted in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. His grandfather, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, was the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after its accession to India and later served as the Chief Minister.

    His father, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, has held the position of Chief Minister three times. Omar himself previously served as Chief Minister of the erstwhile state from 2009 to 2015 and was also the Union Minister of State for External Affairs under former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government from 2001 to 2002.

    End of Presidential Rule in J&K

    Jammu and Kashmir had been under President’s rule since 2018 after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew its support from the coalition government led by Mehbooba Mufti of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The recent revocation of President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir has paved the way for the formation of a new government, following the successful assembly elections.

    Leaders from INDIA Bloc Attend Ceremony

    Leaders from various political parties, especially those part of the INDIA Bloc, have arrived in Srinagar to attend the oath-taking ceremony. Notable leaders present include Akhilesh Yadav, President of the Samajwadi Party; Supriya Sule, working president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP); Prakash Karat from the Communist Party of India (Marxist); and DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi.

  • 15 Dead, 30 Injured After Bus Falls Into Gorge In Jammu |

    Jammu: A bus transporting pilgrims went off the road and fell down into a gorge in Jammu, killing fifteen people and injuring thirty, according to officials. They stated that the bus rolled around 150 feet into the gorge and that the accident occurred at the Tangli morh in the district’s Choki Chora belt. According to the officials, there were 30 injuries and 15 fatalities. They said that the automobile was transporting pilgrims from the Shiv Khori neighborhood in the Reasi region of Jammu and Kashmir to the Kurukshetra area of Haryana.

    The accident happened in the Rajouri area, according to the officials’ earlier statement. 

     

  • J&K Police, Security Forces HOld Flag March Across Valley Ahead of LS Polls

     From north to south, all ten districts of Kashmir witnessed the flag march aimed to instill confidence in people for smooth polling.

  • ‘As though executive expects other folks to die in defence of its muddle-headed coverage in Kashmir’: P. Chidambaram 

    So long as the folk of Kashmir really feel alienated and betrayed, peace is not going to go back to the valley, Chidambaram asserted.

    NEW DELHI: Senior Congress chief P Chidambaram on Friday attacked the Centre over the killing of safety workforce in an come upon in Jammu and Kashmir, pronouncing the ruling status quo does no longer pause for a minute to pay homage to the martyrs as though the federal government expects other folks to die within the defence of its ‘muddle-headed coverage’ in Kashmir.

    4 safety forces workforce, Colonel Manpreet Singh, commanding officer of the nineteen Rashtriya Rifles, Primary Ashish Dhonchak, Deputy Superintendent of Police Humayun Bhat, and a soldier had been killed within the come upon with terrorists within the Gadole forests of Kokernag in Anantnag district on Wednesday morning.

    In a put up on X, previously referred to as Twitter, Chidambaram stated, “On Wednesday, thirteenth September, a Colonel, a Primary, a DSP and a Rifleman had been killed in Kashmir. The ruling status quo, the BJP does no longer pause for a minute to pay homage to the martyrs.”

    On Wednesday, thirteenth September, a Colonel, a Primary, a DSP and a Rifleman had been killed in Kashmir

    The ruling status quo — the BJP — does no longer pause for a minute to pay homage to the martyrs

    It’s as though the federal government expects other folks to die within the defence of its muddle-headed…

    — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) September 15, 2023

    “It’s as though the federal government expects other folks to die within the defence of its ‘muddle-headed coverage’ in Kashmir,” the previous house minister stated. So long as the folk of Kashmir really feel alienated and betrayed, peace is not going to go back to the valley, Chidambaram asserted.

    A number of INDIA bloc events had slammed the BJP on Thursday for containing ‘celebrations’ to mark the good fortune of the G20 Summit at the day safety workforce had been killed by way of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

  • ‘Unheard of technology of development’: Centre opposes pleas in SC difficult Article 370 abrogation

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    NEW DELHI: Opposing a batch of pleas difficult its choice to abrogate Article 370 of the Charter which granted particular standing to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre has advised the Ideally suited Court docket that this historical step has introduced extraordinary construction, development, safety and steadiness to the area, which used to be lacking beneath the former association.

    Laying emphasis on the truth that the alternate has been imaginable because of the coverage of making sure peace, prosperity and development within the area, the Centre mentioned, “After the historical choice, the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed profound ameliorative, affirmative and revolutionary adjustments within the remaining 4 years encompassing its whole governance – together with developmental actions, public management and safety issues that have undoubtedly impacted each resident without reference to caste, creed or faith. All the area since 2019 has witnessed an extraordinary technology of peace, development and prosperity and lifestyles has returned to normalcy after over 3 many years of turmoil. Faculties, schools, universities, hospitals and different public establishments are functioning successfully with none moves or any more or less disturbances right through the remaining 3 years. The sooner follow of day by day hartals, moves, stone pelting and bandhs are issues of the previous now.”

    It’s been mentioned within the affidavit that organised stone pelting incidents connected to a separatist time table that have been as prime as 1767 in 2018 have come right down to 0 in 2023 until date.

    “In 2018, there have been 52 incidents of arranged bandhs/hartals, that have come right down to 0 in 2023 until date. As well as, resolute anti-terror movements have led to dismantling of the phobia eco-system which is mirrored in an important drop in terrorist recruitment from 199 in 2018 to twelve in 2023 until date,” the affidavit states.

    Regarding the internet hosting of the G-20 Tourism Running Team assembly at Srinagar, the Centre mentioned, “Web hosting of G-20 Tourism Running Team assembly at Srinagar in Might 2023 used to be a watershed tournament within the historical past of valley tourism and the rustic proudly displayed its resolute dedication to the sector that secessionist / terrorist area will also be transformed right into a area the place even world dignitaries will also be invited and international occasions will also be held.”

    Justifying the abrogation, the Centre has mentioned that primary steps had been taken to toughen grassroots democracy. In contrast backdrop, it’s been contended {that a} three-tier panchayati raj formulation used to be has been established within the state. “Elections for the individuals of the District Building Councils had been held in Jammu & Kashmir in November-December 2020. As of as of late, there are greater than 34.000 elected individuals to the agricultural and concrete our bodies representing grassroots democracy,” the Centre mentioned.

    It has additional been mentioned that the applying of provisions of the Charter and all central regulations have enabled electorate to accrue advantages beneath more than a few legislations which they had been disadvantaged of. “In an affirmative motion, for the primary time reservation has been prolonged to the Pahari talking individuals who had been differently disadvantaged of the end result of the improvement. As well as, the economically weaker sections have gained the advantage of 10% reservation for the primary time,” the affidavit says.

    NEW DELHI: Opposing a batch of pleas difficult its choice to abrogate Article 370 of the Charter which granted particular standing to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre has advised the Ideally suited Court docket that this historical step has introduced extraordinary construction, development, safety and steadiness to the area, which used to be lacking beneath the former association.

    Laying emphasis on the truth that the alternate has been imaginable because of the coverage of making sure peace, prosperity and development within the area, the Centre mentioned, “After the historical choice, the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed profound ameliorative, affirmative and revolutionary adjustments within the remaining 4 years encompassing its whole governance – together with developmental actions, public management and safety issues that have undoubtedly impacted each resident without reference to caste, creed or faith. All the area since 2019 has witnessed an extraordinary technology of peace, development and prosperity and lifestyles has returned to normalcy after over 3 many years of turmoil. Faculties, schools, universities, hospitals and different public establishments are functioning successfully with none moves or any more or less disturbances right through the remaining 3 years. The sooner follow of day by day hartals, moves, stone pelting and bandhs are issues of the previous now.”

    It’s been mentioned within the affidavit that organised stone pelting incidents connected to a separatist time table that have been as prime as 1767 in 2018 have come right down to 0 in 2023 until date.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    “In 2018, there have been 52 incidents of arranged bandhs/hartals, that have come right down to 0 in 2023 until date. As well as, resolute anti-terror movements have led to dismantling of the phobia eco-system which is mirrored in an important drop in terrorist recruitment from 199 in 2018 to twelve in 2023 until date,” the affidavit states.

    Regarding the internet hosting of the G-20 Tourism Running Team assembly at Srinagar, the Centre mentioned, “Web hosting of G-20 Tourism Running Team assembly at Srinagar in Might 2023 used to be a watershed tournament within the historical past of valley tourism and the rustic proudly displayed its resolute dedication to the sector that secessionist / terrorist area will also be transformed right into a area the place even world dignitaries will also be invited and international occasions will also be held.”

    Justifying the abrogation, the Centre has mentioned that primary steps had been taken to toughen grassroots democracy. In contrast backdrop, it’s been contended {that a} three-tier panchayati raj formulation used to be has been established within the state. “Elections for the individuals of the District Building Councils had been held in Jammu & Kashmir in November-December 2020. As of as of late, there are greater than 34.000 elected individuals to the agricultural and concrete our bodies representing grassroots democracy,” the Centre mentioned.

    It has additional been mentioned that the applying of provisions of the Charter and all central regulations have enabled electorate to accrue advantages beneath more than a few legislations which they had been disadvantaged of. “In an affirmative motion, for the primary time reservation has been prolonged to the Pahari talking individuals who had been differently disadvantaged of the end result of the improvement. As well as, the economically weaker sections have gained the advantage of 10% reservation for the primary time,” the affidavit says.

  • Brother had long gone to Kashmir along with his son to feed his members of the family, terrorists killed him… Uncle’s tears don’t seem to be preventing

    Kannauj: In Kannauj district of UP, two laborers have died in a grenade assault in Shopian, Kashmir. Two months in the past each had long gone to Kashmir on the lookout for a task. The terrorists attacked with a grenade whilst sound asleep overdue on Monday night time. After the ideas of the assault, the Kashmir Police has laid siege. Each Lashkar terrorist has been arrested. At the knowledge of the dying, there was an uproar a few of the households of each the laborers. Once this data was once won, the district management additionally reached the laborer’s space for info and the police may be interrogating the members of the family in the entire subject.

    On the similar time, the uncle of the deceased, Ashok Kumar informed that our nephew had long gone one and a part months in the past. Ramsagar, our brother and nephew Manish Kumar, each went to Kashmir to paintings there to feed themselves. He used to head thru a contractor. Used to fill apples. There the terrorists attacked. He was once killed there. Terrorists incessantly assault our Hindus handiest. On the similar time, Deputy Leader Minister Brajesh Pathak mentioned that this is a very unlucky incident. Our executive stands with the bereaved households, we will be able to supply the whole thing to them. The federal government is operating to do away with terrorists. We can give them a befitting answer. Won’t tolerate this cowardly act.

    50-year-old Ram Sagar son Gajja and 40-year-old Manish Kumar son Ram Avatar, citizens of village Dannapurwa of Thathia police station space of ​​Kannauj district, had long gone to Kashmir two months in the past for a task. Each used to paintings as laborers whilst staying in Shopian. Those other folks together with different laborers have been sound asleep of their room overdue at night time, when the terrorists fired a grenade within the room, because of which 50-year-old Ram Sagar son Gajja of Kannauj and 40-year-old Manish Kumar son Ram Avtar have been critically injured. Were given burnt. The terrorists fled from the spot after the assault. It’s being informed {that a} terrorist has additionally been arrested, who’s being interrogated. On the similar time, the injured have been taken to the health facility. the place either one of them died. On receiving details about two other folks of Kannauj killed on this terrorist assault, DM Subhrant Kumar Shukla knowledgeable all of the police stations. He advised to determine the villages of the lifeless. After a while, the village of each the lifeless was once discovered. After this the police knowledgeable his members of the family. Hundreds of crowd accrued out of doors the home of each. Police-administration officers have additionally reached either one of their houses.

    A terrorist arrested for the assault, the terrorists threw a grenade at 5 employees. Police have arrested a Lashkar terrorist. His title is Imran Bashir Ghani. In keeping with experiences, the terrorists performed this assault on Monday when all of the employees have been sound asleep of their houses. That is the second one incident of goal killing in Shopian within the final 3 days. Previous in Shopian, Kashmir Pandit Puran Krishna Bhatt was once shot lifeless by way of terrorists. However, Particular Investigative Unit (SIU) raids also are happening in Pulwama.

  • Deoria Information: Deoria jawan martyred after rocket launcher exploded in Poonch sector, married 9 months in the past

    Deoria: A Deoria jawan used to be martyred when a rocket launcher shell exploded all through regimen workouts in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector on Wednesday. On the identical time, some other jawan used to be additionally significantly injured on this incident. The injured jawan is present process remedy on the Army Sanatorium in Udhampur. All of the circle of relatives of the martyr is within the military. His father additionally retired from the military in 2019. The circle of relatives used to be stunned to listen to in regards to the incident. In line with the members of the family, the frame of the jawan will succeed in his place of abode in Gorakhpur overdue on Thursday evening.

    Rishikesh used to be recruited within the military 4 years in the past
    Rishikesh Choubey, son of Rajesh Choubey, a resident of Sohanpur village of Bankata police station space of ​​Deoria district, had joined the military 4 years in the past. At the moment he used to be posted in Poonch space of ​​Jammu and Kashmir. On Wednesday, a normal workout of 14 Mahar regiment of the military used to be happening within the firing vary of Poonch sector, which additionally integrated Rajesh Choubey. The rocket launcher shell exploded all through the workout itself. On this incident Rajesh used to be martyred at the spot, whilst some other jawan Ramesh Kumar used to be significantly injured.

    The entire circle of relatives is within the military
    Rishikesh Choubey’s complete circle of relatives is within the military. His father Rajesh Choubey retires from the military in 2019 and lives at house. Rajesh’s 3 uncles also are serving the rustic by means of being posted within the military. Rishikesh’s circle of relatives within the space is known as an army circle of relatives. Rishikesh were given married 9 months again and shortly he used to be going to come back house on go away. Rishikesh’s more youthful brother Rahul is these days finding out. All of the circle of relatives lives in Jungle Sikri, Gorakhpur. When the scoop of Rishikesh’s martyrdom reached house, there used to be uproar within the circle of relatives. Mom Anita fell subconscious. When Baba Ranjan Choubey and grandmother Gulachi Devi, who lived within the ancestral space of the village, got here to understand in regards to the knowledge overdue at evening, they roared and wept.

    funeral will likely be held in gorakhpur
    Father Rajesh Choubey instructed that the lifeless frame will succeed in Gorakhpur airport by means of overdue Thursday evening. The remaining rites will likely be carried out at the banks of Rapti river at Rajghat in Gorakhpur. There’s a amassing of well-wishers and buddies on the space in Gorakhpur. Everyone seems to be giving condolences to the bereaved circle of relatives.
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  • Financial institution supervisor from Rajasthan shot lifeless via terrorists in J-Okay’s Kulgam

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    SRINAGAR: In but some other centered assault, militants on Thursday shot lifeless a financial institution supervisor of  Elaqahi Dehati Financial institution hailing from Rajasthan in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

    Police stated militants fired at the Department Supervisor of  Elaqahi Dehati Financial institution whilst he was once on obligation in his department at Arreh Mohanpora space of Kulgam district within the morning.  The executive, known as Vijay Kumar of Hanumangarh Rajasthan gained vital gunshot wounds and was once evacuated to a close-by health facility, the place he succumbed to accidents.

    Straight away after the militant assault, safety officers and a contingent of police, CRPF, and armed forces males rushed to the world to take inventory of the location. The protection males laid siege across the space and introduced a large manhunt to trace down the militants liable for the assault.

    The centered assault comes two days after a Hindu girl trainer Rajni Bala R/o Samba was once shot lifeless via militants within the premises of Govt Top College Gopalpora space of Kulgam on Tuesday.

    ALSO READ| ‘Will migrate if no longer shifted to more secure puts from Valley’: Kashmiri Pandits factor 24-hour time limit

    Seven centered killings together with 3 minority neighborhood individuals and 3 off-duty policemen have taken position within the Valley in Might.

    The centered killings via militants have brought about panic a few of the migrant Kashmiri Pandits and minority neighborhood individuals posted within the Valley. They’re challenging relocation to outdoor Kashmir.