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  • Kashmiri Techie Enters NASA’s ‘Hall of Fame’ For Cybersecurity Achievements |

    Kulgam: A techie from the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir has entered NASA’s ‘Hall of Fame’ after identifying vulnerabilities leading to data breaches in its system. Twenty-two-year-old cybersecurity researcher Munib Amin Bhatt achieved this feat after making it to Apple’s ‘Hall of Fame’ in 2023 by reporting vulnerabilities in Apple systems. Munib was also honored with an award by Apple for his contributions.

    Muneeb, a resident of Zungalpora village in Kulgam, South Kashmir, reported his findings under NASA’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP). This program facilitates the awareness of otherwise unknown vulnerabilities to the US agency. Due to VDP guidelines, Munib cannot disclose the specifics of the external vulnerabilities in the NASA system. However, he mentioned that it involved sensitive data exposure.

    Muneeb Amin Bhatt said, “I was inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ by Apple in 2023. They allowed me to ethically hack their systems to investigate vulnerabilities and report them. They later validated and accepted my findings, adding my name to their ‘Hall of Fame’. Recently, I did the same for NASA, found some vulnerabilities, and reported them. NASA accepted my findings and inducted me into their Hall of Fame. I am extremely happy and proud to help security organizations secure their data.”

    Over the past few years, Muneeb has been working tirelessly, identifying vulnerabilities in many organizations. For his efforts, he has received millions of dollars in awards and recognition in various Halls of Fame. He has ethically hacked and secured many international organizations, including Oracle, McDonald’s, Intel, USAA, Indeed, and many others.

    “Many organizations around the world improve their security by calling on ethical hackers to help them keep their data safe. They have their own cybersecurity teams, but to ensure complete safety, they invite hackers to investigate their systems. That is why we are invited, and we investigate and report on vulnerabilities. I am extremely happy that my name has been listed in the Hall of Fame,” said Muneeb Ahmad Bhat.

    Muneeb is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) degree from IGNOU, having started this after dropping out of a B.Tech program at a private engineering college in Kashmir.

  • Jaish terrorist killed in encounter in J-K’s Kulgam; 2 civilians, 1 soldier injured

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: A Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

    Two civilians and a soldier were also injured in the encounter in the district’s Batpora village, they said.

    Security forces launched a cordon operation in Batpora following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

    He said the search operation turned into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated.

    “01 Army soldier & 02 civilians got injured in the ongoing #encounter. All the 03 injured were shifted to the hospital for treatment. #Operation going on. Further details shall follow,” a police spokesperson tweeted.

    One terrorist of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was killed in the subsequent exchange of fire between the two sides, he said. The identity of the slain terrorist is being ascertained, he said.

    SRINAGAR: A Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

    Two civilians and a soldier were also injured in the encounter in the district’s Batpora village, they said.

    Security forces launched a cordon operation in Batpora following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

    He said the search operation turned into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated.

    “01 Army soldier & 02 civilians got injured in the ongoing #encounter. All the 03 injured were shifted to the hospital for treatment. #Operation going on. Further details shall follow,” a police spokesperson tweeted.

    One terrorist of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was killed in the subsequent exchange of fire between the two sides, he said. The identity of the slain terrorist is being ascertained, he said.

  • Grenade attack in J&K’s Kulgam, police personnel killed

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: A policeman was killed in a grenade attack in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.

    The incident took place in Qaimoh area of the south Kashmir district on Saturday night.

    “A grenade incident was reported yesterday night in Qaimoh #Kulgam. In this #terror incident, 01 police personnel namely Tahir Khan R/O Mendhar, Poonch got injured,” Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Twitter.

    The police said the injured personnel was shifted to the GMC hospital in Anantnag where he succumbed to injuries.

    SRINAGAR: A policeman was killed in a grenade attack in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.

    The incident took place in Qaimoh area of the south Kashmir district on Saturday night.

    “A grenade incident was reported yesterday night in Qaimoh #Kulgam. In this #terror incident, 01 police personnel namely Tahir Khan R/O Mendhar, Poonch got injured,” Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Twitter.

    The police said the injured personnel was shifted to the GMC hospital in Anantnag where he succumbed to injuries.

  • Two hybrid terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: Security forces on Sunday arrested two ‘hybrid’ terrorists in Kulgam and Sringar districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

    “#KulgamPolice & Army ( 34 RR) arrested one #hybrid #terrorist of proscribed terror outfit LeT namely Yamin Yousaf Bhat of Gadihama Kulgam,” the Kashmir Zone Police said on its Twitter handle.

    The police said incriminating material, arms and ammunition, including a pistol, two grenades and 51 pistol rounds were recovered from his possession.

    Another ‘hybrid’ terrorist was arrested from Nowgam area of the city here, the police said.

    “On a specific input, Srinagar Police & (50 RR) arrested a hybrid terrorist namely Sheikh Sahid Gulzar of Muchhwa, Badgam from Nowgam, Srinagar,” the Srinagar Police said in a tweet.

    Incriminating material including a pistol and live ammunition was recovered from him, they said.

    A case has been registered under relevant sections, they added.

    Officials had earlier explained that a ‘hybrid terrorist’ carries out a task given to him by his handlers and then goes back to his normal work, waiting for the next assignment.

  • Infiltration attempts by Pakistan in J-K declined in 2021: Lt Gen DP Pandey

    By ANI

    Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir): General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lt General DP Pandey on Friday claimed that the infiltration attempts from the other side of the border into Jammu and Kashmir have gone down this year, adding that terror groups are trying to recruit young children aged 15-16 years.

    “The infiltration attempts are not serious as of now. The numbers have gone down this year. We are vigilant and totally prepared to ensure that no one is able to sneak in,” said Pandey while talking to ANI.

    Pandey also claimed that the violence has also reduced in the Union Territory this year, adding that terrorists are finding it hard to recruit people into the ranks of terrorists.

    Terror groups are finding it hard to recruit well-educated youth between 22-25 years of age. So now they are turning to young children aged 15-16 years old to join the ranks of terrorists. I am sure that these parameters are going in a direction which will ensure a better and safe environment for the people of Kashmir,” he added.

    Regarding the Army’s activities to strengthen its relationship with the common citizens, Pandey said that the Army’s relations with the people are already pretty good and it is reflected in how they are allowed to carry out their operations.

    “We are engaging at various levels with the civil population. We are looking for support from civil society to end this cycle of violence,” he added.

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that around 86 local terrorists are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir.

    Notably, Vijay Kumar on Thursday said that the number of active terrorists in the valley has come down to less than 200 while the number of active local terrorists have reduced to less than 100, for the first time in history.

    “We have been able to breach the mark of 200 terrorists in Kashmir, as it has come down to 180. For the first time in history, local terrorists have reduced to less than 100. The count is 85-86 after yesterday’s encounter. So, terrorism is reducing,” said IGP Kashmir said while addressing a joint press conference on the two encounters in Kulgam and Anantnag district.

    He further said that out of 128 local militants who joined militancy this year, 73 were killed while 17 were arrested.

    The encounter which broke out on Wednesday evening in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag and Kulgam districts, ended this morning with the killing of six JeM terrorists including two Pakistani nationals and an army soldier. 

  • Encounter underway between security forces, militants in Kulgam

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: An encounter is underway between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Wednesday evening.

    Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Pombay area of Kulgam in south Kashmir on receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

    He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the security forces party. The exchange of fire is still going on and further details are awaited, the official said.

  • Encounter breaks out between security personnel, militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, police said.

    Acting on specific inputs about the presence of militants in Chawalgam area of Kulgam in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there, a police official said.

    As the forces were conducting the searches in the area, the militants fired upon them, he said.

    The forces retaliated leading to an encounter, the official said, adding that the exchange of fire is going on.

    Further details were awaited.

  • Militant gunned down by security personnel in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: An unidentified militant was killed on Thursday in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

    Acting on specific inputs about the presence of militants in Chawalgam area of Kulgam in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there, a police official said.

    As the forces were conducting the searches in the area, the militants fired upon them, he said.

    The forces retaliated leading to an encounter in which a militant was killed, the official said.

    He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultra was being ascertained.

    The operation is going on and further details were awaited.

  • Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemns ‘despicable terror attack’ in Kulgam

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday condemned the “despicable terror attack” in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, saying the security forces will give a befitting reply.

    Terrorists shot dead two workers from Bihar and injured another after barging into their accommodation in Kulgam in south Kashmir on Sunday, the latest in a series of attacks on non-locals, officials said.

    “I strongly condemn the despicable terror attack on Civilians in Kulgam. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of injured,” Sinha said in a tweet.

    He was reacting to the killing of two nob-local labourers in Kulgam district earlier in the evening.

    “Our security force will give a befitting reply to terrorists. J&K govt stand by the families in this time of grief,” the LG said.

  • Two cops injured in militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district

    By PTI

    SRINAGAR: Two police personnel were injured in a militant attack on a police party in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, officials said.

    The incident took place in Manzgam this evening, the officials said.

    They said two police personnel sustained injuries in the attack.

    Further details of the incident are awaited, they added.