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| After eliminating Saifullah, security forces intensify anti-terror operations in Kishtwar | | | | sANAJY PANDITA
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 3: On the second consecutive day, a massive search and combing operation continued in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district following the sighting of a terrorist group and a brief encounter that took place on Wednesday evening.
The intensified operation comes in the wake of a major breakthrough earlier this year—the elimination of dreaded Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander Saifullah—as security forces aim to root out terrorism from the region entirely.
On April 12, Saifullah, a top JeM terrorist and self-styled commander, was killed in a fierce encounter in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar. A native of Pakistan, Saifullah had been operating in the mountainous belt of Kishtwar, Doda, Udhampur, and Kathua, and was involved in several deadly attacks targeting both civilians and security personnel. He had remained active for over three years, constantly evading the security dragnet.
His killing marked a major victory for security forces in their ongoing anti-terror campaign. According to intelligence inputs, Saifullah had infiltrated into I... | |
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| Arrested Lashkar-linked PoJK guide trying to dodge investigating agencies | | | | sANDEEP bHAT
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 3: Four days after his apprehension along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammed Arif Ahmed, a resident of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), remains uncooperative with investigating agencies, sources revealed on Thursday.
The 22-year-old, identified as a terrorist guide, was arrested on June 29, 2025, near the Hajura post in the Gambhir area of Rajouri district while attempting to facilitate the infiltration of four Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists into Indian territory.
Initial interrogations have uncovered Ahmed’s deeper ties to terrorist activities, with startling revelations pointing to his association with t... | |
| | | | Jammu shocked as Rohingyas now turn to street crime | | Theft racket busted by Bakshi Nagar Police | | | ATUL Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: In a shocking twist that raises serious questions about internal security, Rohingya refugees already under scrutiny for past involvement in human trafficking—have now surfaced at the center of a growing theft racket in Jammu. The latest recovery of two stolen scooties and ₹6,000 in cash has thrown light on a disturbing nexus between foreign nationals and local criminal gangs.
The breakthrough came during a swift and targeted operation led by PSI Tanvinder Singh, In-Charge Police Post GMC, under the overall supervision of SHO Bakshi Nagar and SDPO City West. Acting on credible intelligence and technical surveillance, the police apprehended f... | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra commences, 12, 348 devotees pay obeisance | | | | Early Times Report
Pahalgam/Jammu, July 3: Amid unprecedented security arrangements, the annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Thursday with more than 12000 pilgrims paying obeisance at the holy cave shrine, nestled in Himalayas.
Officials said that till 7:15 PM, a total of 12,348 pilgrims paid obeisance. “The devotees included 9,181 males and 2,223 females. The yatra also saw the participation of 99 children, 122 sadhus, and 7 sadhvis, reflecting a wide range of pilgrims undertaking the spiritual journey. Additionally, 8 transgender devotees and 708 personnel from security forces also visited the cave shrine,” they said.
Earlier this morning the first batch of pilgrims left from twin ba... | |
| | | | Travel in designated convoys: Kashmir Police to pilgrims | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 3: Kashmir Police has issued an advisory for devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, urging them to travel only in designated convoys. The 38-day pilgrimage commenced on Thursday and is taking place in the shadow of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead.
In a post in X, Kashmir Zone Police said, “#Advisory for Yatris of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025. All the pilgrims undertaking Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025 are advised to travel only in designated convoys originating from Bhagwati Nagar, Baltal and Nunwan Base Camps.”
“The Yatris arriving long before the scheduled date are advised to arrive reasonably prior to their day of yatra”
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| | | | Union Minister Karandlaje joins yatris | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jul 3: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje visited the Amarnath Yatra base camp in Baltal on Thursday and expressed her joy over the spiritual journey and the ongoing development works in the area.
She joined thousands of devotees on the 2025 Amarnath Yatra to seek blessings of Lord Shiva.
Speaking to news agency during her visit, she said, “Today, we are all going to have the darshan of Bholenath. It feels wonderful… May God bless us all. The atmosphere here is very pleasant… people are feeling good because development work is happening here too…”
The Union Minister praised the efforts made by local authorities and the government to improve facilities and in... | |
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