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| Over 60k security personnel to be deployed from Lakhanpur to Cave Shrine | | Amarnath Yatra 2023 | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 13: In a bid to augment security arrangements for the pilgrims, more than 60,000 security personnel from the para-military forces will be deployed from Lakhanpur to the Cave Shrine during the 62-day long Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from July 1.
The deployment is expected to be made from June 20. "The tight security arrangements are being made for an upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from July 1," official sources said on Tuesday.
They said that more than 60,000 security personnel mostly from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) besides companies of ITBP, BSF, SSF, CISF will also join them to strengthen the security structure during the yatra period.
"Security is always a challenge every year because attempts to disrupt the smooth conduct of the yatra by the anti-national elements cannot be ruled out but our security forces are capable enough to handle any situation," said an official.
He said that this year, more than 60,000 troops are being deployed from Lakhanpur to the Amarnath Cave Shrine not only as a security measure but also to sm... | |
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| For a change, Abdullahs go apolitical | | Discuss drug addiction, smartphone misuse at public, political meets | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 13: For a “change” former Chief Minister and National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and this successor Omar Abdullah have started holding public and political meetings to discuss something apolitical -drug abuse and misuse of smartphones in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Abdullahs have largely blamed the “growing unemployment for the same” hinting that unemployment could be one of their agendas.
A day after Dr Farooq Abdullah, who is also the Member Parliament expressed concern over drug abuse at a public meeting in Kashmir, his son Omar chaired a political meeting at the party headquarters in Srinagar to discuss the same issue.
On June 13, Omar Ab... | |
| | | | Priyanka Gandhi a ‘seasonal’ Hindu: Rajnath | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, June 13: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday termed Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra a “mausami" (seasonal) Hindu without taking her name, a day after she offered prayers to Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh.
Addressing Kisan Mahakumbh or congregation of farmers at Rajgarh, Singh said India has become strong under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi "who is a man with the 56-inch chest, though the country follows the principle of not to attack first".
Singh alleged that Congress has been misleading the people, who should understand the reality. “Now some people have become 'mausami' (seasonal) Hindus. Now Narmada ji's prayers are being perfor... | |
| | | | NIA attaches Ayaz Akbar’s property in Srinagar | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 13: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday attached property of All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader Ayaz Akbar at Shalteng area, official sources said.
The development came a day after the NIA attached 17 properties of prominent Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Ahmad Watali in the Handwara area of North Kashmir in a case related to militancy funding.
The officials said that the property of Akbar on Srinagar outskirts was attached following an order by the Special NIA Court in New Delhi in May.
"This is to inform all members of the public that the immovable property ie. land measuring 1 Kanal and 10 Marias under Survey No, 31 at mauza Shalt... | |
| | | | 16 railway stations to get CCTVs in Jammu | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 12: The security scenario will further be augmented with installation of Closed Circuit Cameras (CCTVs) at 16 identified railway stations in the Jammu Division.
A senior railway official told news agency that CCTVs are being installed at 16 railway stations of Jammu division falling under Ferozpur Division.
He said that the installation of CCTVs is being done under the Railway Department under Nirbhaya Fund that is being utilized towards enhancing safety and security on trains with a special focus on female travellers.
"The CCTVs will be installed at Kathua, Vijaypur, Bari Brahmana and other small railway stations of Jammu division," said an official.
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| | | | 2 terrorists killed close to LoC in Kupwara | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 13: Two unidentified militants were killed on Tuesday, as the security forces foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, police said.
The militants were intercepted and killed close to the Line of Control in Machil sector of Kupwar.
Police said the two militants were killed in a joint operation of Army and Kupwara Police close to LoC in Dobanar Machil. "The search operation still continues," a police statement said.... | |
| | | | LeT terrorist associate arrested in Bandipora | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 13: Security forces arrested a terrorist associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district, police said on Tuesday. They said two Chinese grenades were also recovered from him. The arrest of a LeT associate was made at Baharabad Hajin by joint forces of Bandipora Police, Army's 13 Rashtriya Rifles and 45 Battalion CRPF, police said. Police said a case was registered under Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).... | |
| | | | Compulsory retirement can’t be based solely on committee recommendations: HC | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 13: A Division Bench of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, comprising Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice Puneet Gupta, has ruled that compulsory retirement of a government servant cannot be solely based on the recommendations of a committee. The court emphasized that the competent authority must form a bona fide opinion in the public interest before ordering compulsory retirement.
The judgment upholds the decision of the writ court, which had quashed the compulsory retirement of Rajinder Kumar, a former Patwari. The Division Bench dismissed the appeal filed by the Union Territory, noting that there were no adverse remarks in the Annual Performanc... | |
| | | | Earthquake jolts Kashmir | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 13: An earthquake of mild intensity jolted Kashmir valley on Tuesday, officials said.
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale 5.4 with the epicenter at latitude 33.15 in the north and longitude 75.82 in the east.
The tremors were felt in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir valley for a few seconds. The tremors were felt at 1.33 pm with the 6km depth north east of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir.
People at some places came out of their houses in panic for safety.
There was no report of loss of life or damage to property.... | |
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