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Rohingya Immigrants Under Scrutiny for Document Forging, Raising National Security Concerns

October 10, 2023 Editor

Rohingya immigrants residing in Jammu and Kashmir are facing scrutiny as some have been discovered in possession of Indian identification documents, notably Aadhaar cards and domicile certificates, reported The Tribune. While a substantial population of Rohingya resides in the Jammu division, a significant portion of them remains unregistered and resides in the region unlawfully. These immigrants have established settlements across various parts of the Jammu division, including remote districts like Kishtwar and Poonch. Presently, the police have initiated a verification process for the credentials of all such refugees, focusing particularly…

Gupkar parties planning to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir, alleges BJP

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 Editor

Slamming the opposition alliance for calling a dharna on October 10, J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Wednesday questioned why they did not protest against the bloodshed in J&K when it was reeling under terrorism. He alleged that leaders of the National Conference, the Congress and the PDP, under the Gupkar alliance, were hatching conspiracies against peace and development in J&K and the call for protest was an attempt to vitiate the atmosphere. “When the whole of J&K was in deep turmoil and there was uncertainty and bloodshed (due to…

Army pauses phased withdrawal from J&K after spike in terror attacks

October 4, 2023 Editor

The revised counter-terror strategy, sources said, will consider that attempts to infiltrate the Valley are likely to rise before winter when heavy snowfall makes such bids difficult. The new spurt in terror incidents in J&K, where infiltration peaks before the onset of winter, has prompted security forces to reassess their counter-terror strategy in the Union Territory, and plans to redistribute Rashtriya Rifles (RR) units might not be implemented immediately, top security sources have told The Indian Express. A RR force from J&K was moved to the Line of Actual Control…

Disturbed Area: Manipur government imposes AFSPA across entire state

September 27, 2023 Editor

The Manipur government on Wednesday declared the entire state a ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for a period of six months in the wake of the prevailing law and order situation. However, the status will not be implemented in areas under the jurisdiction of 19 police stations including the capital Imphal. The state government, in a notification, said that the ‘violent activities of various extremist/insurgent groups warrant the use of Armed Forces in aid of civil administraton in the entire state’. The developments came after…

J&K Police to use social media monitoring tool to track anti-national elements

September 25, 2023 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their efforts to curb the misuse of social media platforms for anti-India and anti-national activities. Sources within the police department have confirmed that they are actively tracking the IP addresses of individuals involved in such activities. What sets this initiative apart is the direct cooperation the Jammu and Kashmir Police have secured from social media giants, including WhatsApp, X (formerly known as Twitter), Snapchat, Instagram, Telegram, and TiTok etc…. This collaboration has granted the authorities access to information concerning those who exploit these…

Police apprehend three OGWs in Kishtwar, book them under PSA

September 19, 2023 Editor

The Kishtwar police on Monday detained three hardcore overground workers (OGWs) under the stringent Public Safety Act for anti-national activities. They had been reportedly luring youngsters of the mountainous district into banned terror organisations, the police said. The detained men have been identified as Zahoor-uI-Hassan, Touseef-ul-Nabi and Raiz Ahmed. These individuals have been booked in different FIRs in the past. “Due to their continued engagement in anti-national activities and role in motivating local youths to join banned organisations, the imposition of the PSA was deemed necessary,” a police spokesperson said.…

Unidentified persons fire at CRPF vehicle in Khanyar, no casulty reported

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 Editor

In a recent incident, an unidentified gunman made an attempt on a CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) vehicle in the Khanyar area of old Srinagar. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. According to the police, the assailant opened fire at the bullet-proof CRPF vehicle and swiftly fled the scene. This lone militant discharged his pistol at the CRPF vehicle, specifically at the Khwaja Bazaar chowk, around 7:00 pm. The incident was addressed promptly by alert CRPF personnel who demonstrated great restraint to prevent potential collateral damage. They effectively repelled…

Mehbooba Mufti, Rajnath Singh focus on Interlocutor, Security

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 Editor

After hour-long discussion, Mehbooba says Central funds, development on track Noting that violence has come down in the state, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said funds from the Prime Minister’s package are now getting released and many developmental works, including that of an AIIMS campus, are going on in full swing. After holding an hour-long meeting with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here along with senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the state government, Mehbooba told reporters: “Situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved as…

Security, Travel, Funding of separatists a GoI hoax, Only 8 Persons have police protection, 2 passports

September 8, 2016 Editor

Geelani stopped taking pension in 2005: Grandson I twice wrote to SSP to withdraw security: Prof Bhat We never asked for security, Govt can take it back: Bilal Government of India’s plan of cracking a whip on the separatist leadership by scaling down their security, stopping their foreign travel and cutting their budgets is based on “propagandistic material” and figures that do not add up. The assertions that Rs 560 crore were spent on the separatist leaders during the past five years seem to be “made up” considering that only…