Kashmir
Terrorist killed in Kashmir encounter refused to surrender
The Army said on receiving specific intelligence from the police about the presence of a terrorist in the vicinity of village Rakhama, a joint operation was launched by the Army and police at 11.30 p.m. on September 30. "The cordon was established by 2.00 a.m on today (October 1). One terrorist was located. Multiple appeals were made to the terrorist to surrender but he opened fire on the troops at about 5.00 a.m." the Army said
PoK resident apprehended after crossing LoC in J&K's Poonch
Lt. Colonel Devender Anand, defence ministry spokesman said, "Today, at about 12.30 a.m. one POK National(male) crossed LoC and has been apprehended by Indian Army troops along Mendhar River in Balnoi area, of Poonch district."
Infiltration bids along LoC to increase exponentially, intel agencies warn
Quoting the latest reports sent to the government, sources said that there has been an exponential rise in the number of ultras in these launch pads in the last 45 days, and the security agencies have also intercepted the chats of these militants in Pashto language. This also indicates the likely presence of Afghani mercenaries sent by the Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the sources said.
Terrorist killed in Kashmir encounter
On Wednesday night, Anayat Ashraf Dar, a recently active terrorist who was earlier an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of militants, fired at a civilian Jeewer Hameed Bhat, who got seriously injured and was hospitalised.
'Khalistani-Kashmiri nexus in US could be detrimental for India'
In its report, the Hudson Institute also said that the activities of Khalistani groups located in North America should be investigated within the limits prescribed by US law to prevent a recurrence of the violence orchestrated by the Khalistan movement in the 1980s. It also apprehended the possibility of these groups receiving funding, support, and military training from Pakistan, which could have ties with terrorist groups operating in India.
Don’t need lessons from a failed state: India slams Pakistan, OIC for raising Kashmir issue at UN
Responding to OIC’s comments on Kashmir made at the 48th session of UNHRC, India’s first secretary on a permanent mission in Geneva Pawan Badhe said the grouping has “helplessly” allowed itself to be held “hostage” by Pakistan. The OIC is an international organization founded in 1969, consisting of 57 member states out of which 49 are Muslim majority countries.
Kashmir leaders condemn killing of J&K policeman in terror attack
Former Chief Minister and J&K National Conference leader, Omar Abdullah tweeted, "Sorry to hear about the death in the line of duty of Sub-Inspector Arshid Mir of @JmuKmrPolice in a dastardly attack in the heart of Srinagar city. A young life with so much promise, another grieving family. May Allah grant Arshid place in Jannat."
ISI sending ISKP cadre to PoK to hit J&K in a big way: Intel
The sources have revealed that the security agencies in Kashmir have tracked the movement and presence of ISKP commander Munsib who has been reportedly coordinating with various terror outfits for this purpose. He has been quite active on social media for the past few months, they added. Around 25 youths from Kerala have recently gone to Afghanistan and had joined the ISKP cadre.
Masrat Alam's nomination as Hurriyat chief marks end of separatist politics in Kashmir
He is a known hardcore separatist ideologue who stands for the merger of Kashmir with Pakistan. That is Alam's political belief, but he believes, beyond any shade of doubt, that his 'political objective' can only be achieved through an armed struggle. No other separatist leader has been booked under the harsh Public Safety Act (PSA) in J&K as many times as Alam.
Mobile phone service, broadband restored in Kashmir
Voice calling services on mobile phones of all service providers and broadband facility on fixed-line connections were restored late Friday evening in the Valley. Officials have said that the Internet facility on mobile phones will be restored on Sunday afternoon.
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