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| 4 terrorists on way to Kashmir killed in Sidhra encounter | | Police recover seven AK-47 rifles, M4 rifle, 3 pistols, grenades from slain ultras | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 28: A huge cache of arms and ammunition including seven AK-47 rifles, one US-made M4 rifle, three pistols and grenades were recovered after four terrorists were killed in a "chance encounter" with security forces on the outskirts of Jammu this morning, police said.
The gunfight began at 7 am in the morning near Tawi Bridge in the Sidhra bypass area along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway when security forces detected "unusual movement" of a truck in the area. As the security personnel stopped the truck for inspection, terrorists hiding inside the truck opened fire and were killed in retaliation.
"There was unusual movement of a truck in the area. Police stopped the truck at check post. As security forces started searching the truck, terrorist hiding in... | |
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| Experts demand scanners for vehicles | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 28: With yet another incident of terrorists trying to sneak into Kashmir by hiding in a truck, security experts have batted strongly for the installation of vehicle scanners along the highways.
Four heavily-armed terrorists, travelling in a truck to Kashmir after infiltrating from Pakistan, were killed in a "chance encounter" with security forces here early Wednesday morning, a police officer said. The gunfight took place around 7.30 am amid dense fog near Tawi Bridge in the Sidhra bypass area along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway It is a "major challenge" for security forces which have foiled over a dozen such bids on national highways in Jammu and K... | |
| | | | Terrorists using arms abandoned by NATO forces in Afghanistan | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 28: Although the timely elimination of four terrorists is a big success, the recovery of a US-made M-4 rifle from killed terrorists during the Sidhara encounter is unusual because mostly the terrorists carry AK series rifles. After the recovery of this weapon a senior retired police officer tweeted, “Another US-made M16/M4 rifle recovered from 4 terrorists neutralized in today's encounter in Sidhra #Jammu. Our gratitude to @JoeBiden administration for the generous gifts to Taliban and Pak-based terror orgs who are flaunting US-made assault rifles”. As terrorists in Kashmir Valley are using arms and ammunition abandoned by NATO forces in Afghanistan, secu... | |
| | | | Eyeing Cong vote bank, NC divided over joining Rahul’s Yatra | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 28: Although Congress leadership claimed that Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Omar, Mehbooba Mufti, and others have given their consent to join the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the National Conference leadership of reportedly divided over actively joining Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra.
Highly placed sources said that a group within the National Conference is against actively participating in the Bharat Jodo Yatra when the Yatra enters Jammu and Kashmir through Lakhanpur.
“Some senior leaders of the National Conference argued that the party is in a position to encash anti-BJP sentiments both in Jammu and Kashmir provinces respectively so joining Bharat Jodo Yatra at this juncture woul... | |
| | | | Amit Shah reviews J&K security situation, development programmes | | | |
Agencies
NEW DELHI, Dec 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the security situation and development issues in Jammu and Kashmir, where four heavily-armed terrorists who had come from Pakistan were killed early this morning, officials said.
In the pre-scheduled meeting, the home minister reviewed the prevailing security situation in the Union Territory and steps taken to deal with the Pakistan-backed terrorists and maintain peace.
The development programmes being carried out in the UT were also discussed threadbare at the meeting, an official said.
The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, senior officials of the ministry, pa... | |
| | | | H K Lohia murder case: SIT produces charge sheet against accused | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 28: Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Special Crime Wing, Crime Branch Jammu today produced charge-sheet in Ex-DGP Prison J&K H K Lohia murder case FIR No. 345/2022 of Police Station Domana, in the Hon’ble Court of Law against the accused namely Yassir Ahmed s/o Mohd. Yousaf R/O Halla Dandrath Ramban. The said FIR was registered on 03.10.2022 in Police station Domana and investigation started. On 12.10.2022, the investigation of the case was transferred to the Crime Branch by Police Hqrs J&K and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted by Crime Headquarters, J&K for further investigation of the case. During investigation, all cogent evidence(s... | |
| | | | Ahead of wet spell, intense cold grips Kashmir | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 28: Kashmir valley gripped in intense cold as two tourist spots witnessed seasons lowest minimum temperature with Pahalgam at -7.4 and Gulmarg -6.0 degree Celsius on Wednesday.
Srinagar dipped to minus 5.6 degree Celsius while the night temperature had a low of minus 7 degree Celsius at Konibal.
Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast of hazy weather conditions with light to moderate snow at scattered places with 70% chances during December 29 evening to 30. NO forecast of any major snowfall till January 5.
The MeT centre has also issued an advisory for December 30 stating that there's no forecast of any major snowfall but even light Snowfall & belo... | |
| | | | Anurag Thakur unveils 2023 official calendar | | ‘Naya Varsh, Naye Sankalp’ themed calendar to showcase achievements, future commitments of government | | 
Agencies
New Delhi, Dec 28: Union Minister Anurag Thakur today released the Official Government of India Calendar for the year 2023. Speaking on the occasion the Minister said that the calendar is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's belief of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas. He commended the calendar for being an impressive collection of 12 images depicting a dynamically growing India. He further highlighted that the 12 themes for the 12 months are a glimpse into the str... | |
| | | | Minors among 4 of a family die of asphyxiation in Ramban | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 28: Three minors among four of a family have died due to asphyxiation in Banihal belt of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Police said that to prevent from cold, the family was using a coal heater.
Four bodies of a family were found inside their house in Checknarwa Chopan Pora area of Banihal," said police.
The deceased were identified as Noor Jahaan,35, wife of Abdul Rashid and her kids Zaffer Ahmed,12, Shahiza Bano, 8 and Asiya Bano,5.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Ramban, Mohita Sharma confirmed about the incident.... | |
| | | | Next 40 days crucial, India may see surge in Covid cases in January | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Dec 28: The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on Wednesday citing the pattern of previous outbreaks.
“Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of COVID-19 hits India around 30-35 days after it hits East Asia…. This has been a trend,” an official said.
The Health Ministry sources, however, said the severity of the infection is less. Even if there is a wave, deaths and hospitalisation will be very low, they said. Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in some countries, including China and South Korea, the government has sounded an alert and asked states and Union territories to prepare f... | |
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