J-K: Security forces foil infiltration bid along LoC in Uri, 2 terrorists believed killed
June 22, 2024 19:48 ISTThe security forces have foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Uri. Two terrorists were believed to be killed in the gunfight.
The security forces have foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Uri. Two terrorists were believed to be killed in the gunfight.
Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid was arrested in 2016 in a terror funding case. He was held under the UAPA law. Since then he has been incarcerated in Tihar jail. After becoming MP from Baramulla, he applied for interim bail to take oath in the parliament.
The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra will start on June 29, simultaneously from both the routes — the Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.
Earlier, security personnel had picked up three persons, including a couple, for questioning in connection with the movement of terrorists involved in the recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.
The J&K government has also appointed two senior officers as nodal officers for the smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra 2024. The officers shall closely monitor and liaise with all concerned agencies involved in the conduct of holy yatra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on International Yoga Day led the celebrations from Srinagar. Addressing an event, he said that yoga helps us realise that our welfare is related to the welfare of the world around us.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Without naming Pakistan, he gave a stern warning to the "enemies of Jammu and Kashmir", and said that the government will teach them a lesson.
PM Modi in Srinagar: PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple development projects in J&K worth over Rs 1,500 crore. He also launched a Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project worth Rs 1,800 crore.
Chenab Rail Bridge, constructed 359 metres (around 109 feet) above the Chenab River in Jammu-Kashmir region, is some 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower. The 1,315 metre-long bridge is part of a broader project which aims to make the Kashmir valley accessible by the Indian Railway network.
PM Modi will attend the 'Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K' event, inaugurate development projects, and launch the Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project. On June 21, he will participate in International Yoga Day celebrations at SKICC.
According to the information, the injured people have been rushed to a local hospital. Police have also registered a case and begun an investigation into the incident.
In a crackdown by the police at least fifty people were detained in connection with the investigation into the Reasi terror attack.
Baramulla encounter: Police and security forces are on the job in the Baramulla district as the search operation is still underway. They launched a cordon in the Watergam area today following information about the presence of terrorists there.
All unauthorized drone operations in the Red Zone are liable to being penalized as per relevant provisions of Drone Rules, 2021, Srinagar Police said in a statement.
Amid increased terror threats, the government has intensified security for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, starting June 29. Measures include increased patrolling, 24x7 highway surveillance, and random night checkpoints to ensure the safety of thousands of devotees.
The gunfight broke out after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Aragam area of the district on Sunday night following information about the presence of terrorists there.
Shah chaired the high-level meeting three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a similar meeting where he directed officials to deploy the "full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities" after a spate of terror incidents, including an attack on a bus carrying pilgrims.
He said the central government has given instructions for further strengthening the manpower and equipment including weapons, night vision devices, training skill, vehicles and "we will neutralize them".
The persons with drugs and explosives were arrested after the security forces got information about their suspected movement. The forces laid down a trap and arrested them while they were searching for purchasers of the drug.
The accident took place near Bhawani village near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector on Thursday evening.
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