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| Pak escalates infiltration bids in JK ! | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28: Frustrated by the masterstroke played by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi by the revocation of the so-called special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019, neighboring Pakistan seems to have escalated infiltration bids in J&K to “keep the pot boiling and to derail peace.”
In the recent past, the infiltration bids are being reported from the frontier regions of both Jammu and Kashmir, seemingly to foil the path of peace and prosperity, which the region has picked up, with the valley witnessing record tourism after decades. On May 25, the security forces launched a massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) after suspicious movement was reported from Line of Control area in Poonch sector in Jammu region.
Police and Indian Army launched the massive operation in the area along LoC with several areas being taken into cordon.
Officials said that on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, Army jawans deployed on the LOC in Bagyaldara area of Poonch Sector observed suspicious movement, possibly of the infiltrators. “An operation was la... | |
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| Gruesome murder of a poor female artist raises many questions | | Why Lashkar commander Lateef ordered killing of Ambreen Bhat? | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28: Gruesome killing of noted TV artist and famous Kashmiri singer Ambreen Bhat has exposed terrorists active in the Valley because according to police dreaded self-styled commander of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Lateef has ordered local terrorists to kill the helpless female singer.
The bigger question in the whole episode has raised a big question why Lashkar’s commander has ordered the killing of Ambreen Bhat who has not harmed any person. Neither she was an i... | |
| | | | Two militants killed in Anantnag encounter | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 28: Security forces shot dead two militants in an encounter in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The gun battle erupted at Shitipora Bijbehara during an anti militancy operation which was launched on an input, they said.
“As the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired indiscriminately, which was retaliated leading to an encounter. In the ensuing gun battle, two terrorists have been killed,” a police official said. A police spokesman said a search operation is going on in the area.
The encounter took place a day after four Lashkar-e-Taiba militants were in two separate operations.... | |
| | | | In eight years, have not given a single reason to ‘Hang Head in Shame’: PM Modi | | | | Agencies
RAJKOT, May 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he has spared no effort while serving the country in the last eight years, and not done any such work that would make people hang their heads in shame.
Modi was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a 200-bed multi-specialty hospital at Atkot town in Gujarat’s Rajkot district.
“I have spared no effort in my service to the nation in the last eight years. I have neither allowed, nor personally done any such work that will make even a single person of India hang his or her head in shame,” he said.
“In the last eight years, we have made honest attempts to build the kind of India that Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel drea... | |
| | | | LG meets family members of J&K Police martyr Mudasir Ahmad at Uri | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met the family members of brave J&K Police martyr Mudasir Ahmad at Uri and paid tributes to him. Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the family members, the LG said the nation is blessed to have such sons of the soil like Mudasir. The supreme sacrifice of the Braveheart will be eternally remembered, he added. He also assured the family members of all possible support from the government. Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir; ... | |
| | | | Narco-terror module busted in Kupwara | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 28: Security forces have busted an alleged narco terrorist module in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir and arrested three persons including a woman. Seven kg of heroin and two Improvised-Explosive Devices (IEDs) have been recovered from them, police said.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Kupwara Yougal Manhas termed the recovery of narcotics and IEDs a major success against narco-terrorism in the union territory. He said a joint team of Kupwara police and Army’s 7 RR recovered narcotics and IED from a vehicle during a routine check at Sadhna Top in Kupwara late Friday.
“During a routine naka checking one truck driven by Imtiyaz Ahmad was put to sust... | |
| | | | Militant associate arrested in Baramulla | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 28: Security forces arrested a militant associate in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) associated was taken into custody at Kreeri during routine checking.
He was identified as Mohammad Saleem Khan of Shrakwara Kreeri. A pistol, a magazine and five rounds of pistol were recovered from him.... | |
| | | | Four SPOs removed over links with bovine smugglers in Ramban | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28: Four special police officers (SPOs) were removed from service after a departmental inquiry found them having links with cattle smugglers in Ramban district, officials said today. Senior Superintendent of Police Ramban, Mohita Sharma ordered the disengagement of the SPOs Fulail Singh, Ajeet Singh, Satish Singh and Mohammad Ayoub alias ‘Mundri’ from service with immediate effect for their involvement in bovine smuggling. “They do not prove themselves as efficient police officials as their involvement in bovine smuggling can give bad impact to other SPOs and officials of the police department and malign the image of police in front of the public,” the SSP ... | |
| | | | Army rescues 10 civilians stranded on Mughal Road | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28: Army rescued 10 civilians stranded on the landslide-hit Mughal Road in Poonch district. Jammu-based Defence PRO Lt Col Devender Anand on Saturday said that last night at around 1100 PM, Army Unit received an SOS call from police regarding a landslide which had blocked the Old Mughal Road.
“Responding immediately, a Rescue Team from the Unit accompanied by J&K Police personnel launched the operation,” he said.
The spokesman added that the rescue team found six vehicles along with passengers stranded and taking stock of the situation, they promptly started clearing the debris and rescued 10 civilians including a lady and a child.
They were then provide... | |
| | | | Working Towards Making Coastal Security Impenetrable by Using New Technologies: Amit Shah | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, May 28: The Union government is working towards making coastal security strong and impenetrable by using new technologies, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday. He was speaking during a visit to the National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP) in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district.
The academy, located near the coastal town of Okha and run by the Border Security Force (BSF), was conceptualised in 2018 as the country’s first school to train police and paramilitary forces personnel in various aspects of coastal security. The home minister appreciated the efforts taken by the BSF Gujarat Frontier and NACP to establish the institution in an area with adverse w... | |
| | | | ACB arrests Patwari, Zildar Office, Hajin Irrigation & Flood Control Division, Sumbal | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 28: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) trapped and arrested Nazir Ahmad, Patwari, Zildar Office, Hajin, Irrigation and Flood Control Division, Sumbal, Bandipora for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs. 5,000 for not demolishing premises of complainant
ACB received a complaint against the Patwari for allegedly demanding bribe from complainant for not taking any coercive action against him during demolition drive.
The complainant a resident of village Sadunara-Hajin said that he is running a bike repairing workshop at Sadunara.
On 24-5-2022, Irrigation and Flood Control Sub-Division, Hajin launched a demolition drive on Irrigation Canal, Galbal, Sadunara. Th... | |
| | | | Centre’s move to curb fake reviews on online shopping websites, apps | | | | Agencies
NEW DELHI, May 28: The government today said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites and apps to protect consumer interest.
The consumer affairs ministry along with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) held a virtual meeting with stakeholders, including e-commerce entities, to discuss the magnitude of fake reviews on their platforms. Fake reviews mislead consumers into buying online products and services.
According to an official statement, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) will develop these frameworks after studying the present mechanism being followed by the e-commerce entities in India and best practice... | |
| | | | Biker killed, 28 injured in road accidents in Kathua, Udhampur | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28; A motorcyclist was killed and 28 people injured in separate road accidents in Kathua and Udhampur districts. Police said that a biker suffered injuries when his motorbike collided head on with a car near Hiranagar on Jammu-Pathankot national highway.
He was rushed to the hospital by the police but declared as brought dead and his identity is being ascertained. The injured persons in the car have been evacuated and rushed to the hospital.
Meanwhile, in another road mishap, 26 passengers suffered injuries when a bus they were travelling, skidded off and turned turtle on the road at Battal Ballian in Udhampur district. Police said that the bus on its way ... | |
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