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Jammu, May 5, 2023 : The Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist People’s Front (JKNPF) strongly condemns the cowardly and barbaric terrorist attack in Rajouri district that resulted in the death of five army soldiers and one injured.

The party expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families of the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the nation.

The JKNPF calls upon the authorities to take stringent action against the perpetrators of this ghastly and gruesome attack.

Such senseless violence and bloodshed have no place in civilized society, and those responsible must be brought to justice.

The party also expresses its disappointment and dismay over the duplicity of Pakistan, where its foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet in Goa while terrorists from his country are ambushing Indian soldiers.

It is a clear indication of Pakistan’s lack of sincerity and commitment to combat terrorism.

The JKNPF urges the international community to take note of Pakistan’s nefarious designs and support India in its fight against terrorism.

The party stands united with the Indian Armed Forces and reaffirms its commitment to safeguard the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation.

“Heartfelt condolences to the families of the bravehearts martyred in the attack. We shall deal with evil designs of terrorists and their backers in a befitting manner,” the party chief patron Sanjay Kumar said.

He said the incident is highly condemnable. It shows that the enemies of peace are desperate to effect the peaceful environment in the union territory.

Party president Shiekh Muzafar expressed grief with the bereaved families and prayed to God to give courage to the family members to bear this irreparable loss.

nantnag, May 03 : BJP J&K chief Ravinder Raina said on Wednesday said that his party will form the next government on its own in Jammu and Kashmir and there won’t be need of any coalition with the National Conference.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of workers meet at Khanbal Anantnag, Raina, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that situation in Jammu as well in Kashmir is favorable for BJP due to pro-people steps taken by the Centre.

He claimed that the BJP will win many seats in Kashmir division as well.

Reacting to Sajad Lone’s statement that BJP and NC will form next government in J&K, Raina said that BJP will win the majority of the seats in J&K and there won’t be any need of coalition with the NC.

“People in Kashmir love BJP for its pro-people policies and people will vote for the party in the coming elections, he said—(KNO)

Srinagar, May 03 : An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Pichnad Machil area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday, police said.

Kashmir zone police in a Tweet, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that army and police were on job and further details will be shared accordingly.

“Encounter going on near Pichnad Machil area of #Kupwara district. Army and Kupwara police on job. Further details shall follow,” police tweeted—(KNO)

Srinagar, May 2 : Art is missing from Kashmir for 40 years, says debutant filmmaker Tariq Bhat, who hopes to showcase the Valley and its people in a positive light through his film “Welcome to Kashmir”.

The 42-year-old said filmmaking was a long cherished dream to make a film on Kashmir, in Kashmiri language and starring people from the Valley.

“We had to take the initiative to do something about the Kashmiri youth because art is missing from 40 years in Kashmir. So, it is my duty to restore that art form in Kashmir,” Bhat told PTI in an interview.

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Sopore, May 02 : The body of a 17-year-old girl who had jumped into the river Jhelum in Sopore town of north Kashmir on December 12 last year, was fished out nearly after 5 months, officials said in Tuesday.

Photo Credit: Umar Dar

An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the girl had jumped into the river Jhelum at Jamia bridge in Sopore on December 12 last year.

Efforts were made to retrieve her body shortly after the incident, but all in vain as authorities failed to retrieve the body.

The official said her decomposed body was retrieved by the locals in Boniyar area of Baramulla yesterday, following which the body was taken to GMC Baramulla.

He said the DNA samples of her family have also been taken and after completion of all formalities, the body will be handed over to the family for the last rites.

Notably, the authorities had called off the search operation to trace her body after 20 days—(KNO)

Baramulla, 01, May:- Jaleel Shah Arrested Near Khushalpora Delina Baramulla during naka checking; Vehicle seized; Case registered. Police under the supervision of Sajjad Bukhari-JKPS, DySP Hqrs Baramulla assisted by PSI Showkat Ahmad, IC PP Delina arrested Drug smuggler namely Jaleel Ahmad Shah S/O Nazir Ahmad Shah R/O Kanispora during naka checking near Khushalpora Delina Baramulla who was coming in a vehicle Scorpio bearing registration number JK01AS-5295 towards Delina and was intercepted at the said naka point.

During his personal search 10 grams of contraband Cocaine & 15 grams of Charas like substances was recovered from him and was taken into custody immediately and the said vehicle was also seized.
Case under NDPS Act registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigations set in motion.

General People of the area hailed the efforts of Baramulla Police and showed their willingness to support police to eradicate menace of drugs from the society which is the real sign of Police Public relationship.

Say No To Drugs

#PeopleFirst #BaramullaPolice

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Ganderbal, May 01 : Two students were injured after being attacked by some unknown persons with a knife in Beehama area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Hidayat Ahmad Tantray and Ibrahim Ahmad Tantray were attacked by some unknown persons today afternoon, resulting in injuries to them.

He said soon after the incident they were shifted to district hospital Ganderbal for treatment where from they have been referred to SKIMS Soura for further treatment.

SSP Ganderbal, Nikhi Borkar told KNO that they have launched a manhunt to nab the attackers—(KNO)

Photo Credit: Umar Dar

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Srinagar, May 01 : Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Monday expelled former MLA, Haji Abdul Rasheed Dar from basic membership of the party.

As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), DPAP Chief, Ghulam Nabi Azad expelled Haji Abdul Rasheed Dar, ex Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the basic membership of the party.

Dar has been expelled from the party for his anti-party activities—(KNO)

Srinagar, May 01 : After getting inputs from intelligence agencies, the central government has blocked 14 messenger mobile applications that were largely used in Jammu and Kashmir for spreading terror, sources said.

According to sources, these mobile applications were used by terrorists in Kashmir to communicate with their supporters and on-ground workers (OGW). “Agencies keep track of channels used by Overground workers (OGWs) and terrorists to communicate among themselves.

While tracking down one of the communication, agencies found that the mobile application does not have representatives in India and it is difficult to track down activities happening on the app,” said an official.

Thereafter, with the help of other intelligence agencies operating in the valley, a list of such apps was prepared that pose a threat to national security and do not follow Indian laws.

After getting the list prepared, the concerned Ministry was informed of the request to ban these mobile applications. These apps have been blocked under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the official added.

In official communications to higher-ups, the intelligence agencies informed that these apps are spreading terror propaganda in the Valley.

Sources said these apps include Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second line, Zangi, Threema among others.