The rescue team and medics hiked for 7-8 km through 2 to 3 feet of snow in the middle of the night.
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Pakistani LeT terrorist killed in failed infiltration bid along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara
By PTI
SRINAGAR: A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed on Wednesday as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said.
The operation was launched in the Tangdhar sector on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.
The slain terrorist was identified as Mohammed Shakur (32) from Syedpura in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), he said.
The joint operation was launched based on specific information received from the police regarding the infiltration of a group of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists through the Sudpura forward post in the Karnah area of Kupwara district.
The inputs were corroborated by other intelligence agencies, the spokesperson said in a statement.
“Alert troops on the anti-infiltration grid intercepted two terrorists trying to infiltrate into own (Indian) side in the forward area close to the Line of Control (LoC). Around 1:45 am on 26 October (20)22, the infiltrating terrorists were fired upon, leading to the elimination of one terrorist. However, taking advantage of the darkness, the other terrorist managed to flee to PoJK side,” he added.
In a search operation launched at the site this morning, one AK series rifle, two pistols and a large quantity of ammunition and war-like stores were recovered, according to the statement.
Timely action and close coordination between the Indian Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and other intelligence agencies led to foiling of the infiltration attempt and potential threat to peace in the hinterland, the spokesperson said.
“Continued engagements along the Line of Control are uncanny reminders of efforts by Pakistan to infuse terrorism in Kashmir and disrupt peace and harmony while putting on the facade of ceasefire understanding,” he said.
“The youth in PoK are being used as cannon fodder by Pakistan state policy from the last three decades with a fruitless aim to constantly disrupt progress towards collective peace,” he said.
SRINAGAR: A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed on Wednesday as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said.
The operation was launched in the Tangdhar sector on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.
The slain terrorist was identified as Mohammed Shakur (32) from Syedpura in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), he said.
The joint operation was launched based on specific information received from the police regarding the infiltration of a group of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists through the Sudpura forward post in the Karnah area of Kupwara district.
The inputs were corroborated by other intelligence agencies, the spokesperson said in a statement.
“Alert troops on the anti-infiltration grid intercepted two terrorists trying to infiltrate into own (Indian) side in the forward area close to the Line of Control (LoC). Around 1:45 am on 26 October (20)22, the infiltrating terrorists were fired upon, leading to the elimination of one terrorist. However, taking advantage of the darkness, the other terrorist managed to flee to PoJK side,” he added.
In a search operation launched at the site this morning, one AK series rifle, two pistols and a large quantity of ammunition and war-like stores were recovered, according to the statement.
Timely action and close coordination between the Indian Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and other intelligence agencies led to foiling of the infiltration attempt and potential threat to peace in the hinterland, the spokesperson said.
“Continued engagements along the Line of Control are uncanny reminders of efforts by Pakistan to infuse terrorism in Kashmir and disrupt peace and harmony while putting on the facade of ceasefire understanding,” he said.
“The youth in PoK are being used as cannon fodder by Pakistan state policy from the last three decades with a fruitless aim to constantly disrupt progress towards collective peace,” he said.
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Two terrorists killed at near LoC in JK’s Kupwara
By PTI
SRINAGAR: Two terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machil sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Sunday, police said.
Srinagar-based PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi said that based on specific intelligence inputs received from police and other intelligence agencies of likely infiltration attempt in Machil sector, troops were put on high alert and joint ambushes of police and Army laid.
At around 7:30 am in prevailing poor weather conditions, alert troops observed two armed infiltrators crossing the LoC near Tekri Nar, Machil, he said.
The infiltrating terrorists were engaged and both terrorists were ”neutralised”, the PRO Defence said.
He said two AK 47 rifles, six AK magazines, 53 AK 47 rounds, four hand grenades, two pistols, two pistol magazines, 35 pistol rounds, along with some Pakistani currency and food items were found from the possession of the slain ultras.
SRINAGAR: Two terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machil sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Sunday, police said.
Srinagar-based PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi said that based on specific intelligence inputs received from police and other intelligence agencies of likely infiltration attempt in Machil sector, troops were put on high alert and joint ambushes of police and Army laid.
At around 7:30 am in prevailing poor weather conditions, alert troops observed two armed infiltrators crossing the LoC near Tekri Nar, Machil, he said.
The infiltrating terrorists were engaged and both terrorists were ”neutralised”, the PRO Defence said.
He said two AK 47 rifles, six AK magazines, 53 AK 47 rounds, four hand grenades, two pistols, two pistol magazines, 35 pistol rounds, along with some Pakistani currency and food items were found from the possession of the slain ultras.
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Terrorist gunned down, jawan hurt as Army foils infiltration bid in Kashmir
Express News Service
NEW DELHI: The soldiers of the Indian Army have foiled an infiltration attempt where a group of terrorists were trying to cross the Line of Control with Kupwara, Kashmir.
Sources told The New Indian Express, “Infiltration bid has been foiled on LOC in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara area of North Kashmir 1 terrorist killed and one Army jawan also injured.”
As per the sources, “there were three terrorists trying to infiltrate” and in the ensuing gunfight a soldier of the local Army unit got injured and “is in critical condition.”
There has been the input of increased infiltration attempts and the security forces, Indian Army, Central Armed Police forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police have raised their anti-infiltration and also counter-terror operations.
The forces in Jammu and Kashmir operate in a grid system for quick reaction and to cover maximum ground.
Amidst the information of the infiltration bid sources in the Army view this and a few previous attempts as part of a plan to push more terrorists into Kashmir as the snow has melted due to summer season.
As reported by this newspaper a few days back 120 militants eliminated in security operations in Kashmir till June 29 this year, 32 were foreign terrorists.” Only 55 terrorists were killed in the corresponding period in 2021 of which two were foreign terrorists
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Mistaken identity: Policeman dies after being shot by colleague in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kupwara
By PTI
SRINAGAR: A policeman died in Kupwara district on Wednesday after being shot at by his colleague in a case of mistaken identity, officials said. Ajay Dhar, a follower in the police department who was posted at Handwara, was shot at by a sentry guarding a temple around 2 am after he failed to stop when asked, they said.
According to preliminary investigation, Dhar was going from the Handwara Police Station to sleep at the temple which is located in main Handwara town. “The victim was using headphones on his mobile phone. When he reached near the temple, the guard there observed suspicious movement and signalled him to stop. Dhar apparently could not hear the sentry, prompting him to open fire,” the officials said.
They said Dhar was rushed to a hospital here but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. This is the second incident of fratricide in Kupwara district in three days. An Army soldier died in a firing incident on Monday following an argument with his colleague during a break from patrolling.
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Three over ground LeT workers held for grenade attack on CRPF camp in J&K’s Kupwara
By ANI
KUPWARA: Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday arrested three overground workers (OGWs) for a grenade attack on the Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) camp in the Langate area of Handwara in Kupwara district.
As per a statement released by the police, in a joint cordon-and-search operation (CASO) of Special Operations Group (SOG) and regular recruits, an OGW named Ishfaq Ah Dar was apprehended and the CASO team recovered arms and ammunition from his possession.
“On further interrogation, the involvement of two more OGWs namely Jamsheed Ah Shah and Javed Ah Khan came forth and they were also apprehended along with arms and ammunition,” read the statement.
The police informed that all three OGWs are associated with LeT Tanzeem and were involved in supporting terrorist activities. The accused have accepted their involvement in the grenade attack incident at Langate.
Earlier on August 16, a CRPF jawan was injured after terrorists hurled a grenade at security forces in the Langate area of Handwara.
“All three OGWs have been booked under section 307 of Indian Penal Code and sections 3 and 4 of Explosive Substances Act,” said the police.
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Narco-terror module busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara, heroin worth Rs 50 crore seized
By PTI
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday busted a Pakistan-sponsored narco-terror module in Kupwara district and seized heroin worth Rs 50 crore, an official said.During the operation, a militant associate identified as Mujasir Ahmad Lone, a resident of Karen Bala area of the north Kashmir district, was arrested, a police official said.
He said incriminating material and eight kgs of heroin worth Rs 50 crore were seized.
The other accused have also been identified and efforts are on to arrest them, the official said.
“The module was in close connection with Pakistan-based terrorist handlers and was involved in drug trade and financially assisting active terrorists in the Valley. The recoveries also exposed the inter-connection between drug dealers and terrorists,” he said.
He said the module was working for militants to strengthen their activities in the Kashmir Valley and was “misguiding and motivating the local youth of the Valley to join militant ranks.”
A case has been registered and investigation has been taken up, the official said.
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Baby girl born in Army vehicle as ambulance fails to reach village due to inclement weather
By PTI
SRINAGAR: The joy of Gulam Rabani, a casual labourer in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, knew no bounds when he finally cuddled his baby girl who was born in an Army vehicle in adverse weather, officials said here on Tuesday.The child was born on Monday when the mother was being shifted to a hospital for delivery in the Army vehicle, they said.
The Army, which often provides relief like medical facilities to the locals living along the Line of Control, got a distress call from an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) worker of Kalaroos area in the frontier district about the deteriorating condition of a pregnant woman, they said.
“In the early hours of February 1 at around 4:15 am when it was snowing, the Kalaroos company commander received a distress call from the ASHA worker requesting for immediate evacuation of a patient in labour pains to a local hospital from Narikoot village, as the ambulance could not honour their request due to the inclement weather,” an official said.
Immediately, an Army Gypsy along with a medical team was sent to Narikoot for evacuating the patient.
“Enroute to the hospital, the ASHA worker accompanying the patient requested the team to park the vehicle by the road side as patient’s condition was serious.
She along with the Army medical team decided to carry out the delivery inside the Gypsy and got into action in low visibility and snow conditions,” the official said.
The official said that the newborn’s first cry heralded her arrival into the world, bringing joy to everyone involved in the delivery and tears in her father’s eyes.
Rabani cried with happiness and thanked everyone present for bringing his child into the world under the most adverse circumstances, the official said.
The company commander of the Army in the area congratulated the family with gifts and felicitated the brave ASHA worker, Sadia Begum, for her confidence in the Army medical team and her decisiveness in odd circumstances, the official said. In another swift action, the officials said, a British skiing enthusiast, Lachlan Stewart, who was on a trip to the famous hill resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir, was rescued by the Army after he lost track while skiing at Afarwat on January 31.
“After struggling for two hours in heavy snow, he reached the other side of Afarwat towards dense jungle at around 5 pm.
Having landed up in a ‘no telephone signal’ zone, the individual was unable to contact his hotel staff or anyone else,” the official said.
He said the tourist was spotted by an Army patrol party of Gulmarg Battalion and was rescued to their nearest Company Operating Base.
“It was a great relief for the individual as he was drenched after negotiating nalas and snow in the wilderness.
He was treated with great hospitality as per the ethos of the Army, and was given a new pair of shoes, socks and warm refreshments,” the official said.
Later in the evening, Stewart was dropped by the Army to his hotel in Gulmarg, he said, adding the tourist thanked the Army for the life-saving effort.
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Notification issued for first phase of nine-phase panchayat elections
Chief Electoral Officer Shaleen Kabra on Tuesday issued notification for the conduct of the first phase of panchayat polls in Jammu & Kashmir.
The polls would be held in nine phases.
The notification has been issued for Keran, Ramhal, Tarathpora, Teetwal, Tangdar in District Kupwara, Gurez, Baktoor, Tulail in District Bandipora, Kunzer, Uri, Parenpillan, Noorkhah, Kandi-Belt Rafiabad in Baramulla District, Gund in Ganderbal District, Khanmoh in Srinagar District, Khansahib in Budgam District, Drass, Lungnak, Barsoo, Tai-Suru in Kargil District, Durbuk, Singay Lalok, Kharu, Nyoma, Rong, Rupsho in Leh District in Kashmir Division.
In Jammu Division, the Panchayati elections will be held in 1st Phase in Dachhan, Bunjwah, Marwah, Padder, Warwan in Kishtwar District, Bhallessa, Changa, Jakyas, Chilli Pingal in Doda District, Ramsoo, Khari in Ramban District, Dudu Basantgarh, Lath Marothi, Panchari, Moungri in Udhampur District, Bani, Duggan in Kathua District, Manjakote, Panjgrain in Rajouri and Buffliaz, Surankote in Poonch District.