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27 terrorists killed in 8 infiltration attempts in 8 months in Kupwara: Army
In the last 8 months 8 infiltration attempts were made along the Line of Control, resulting in the killing of 27 terrorists and recovery of warlike stores and narcotics, officials said here on Friday.
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These remarks were made by GoC 28 Infantry Division Girish Kalia in a press conference after foiling a major infiltration bid in Machil Sector on Thursday.
The GoC said that with relentless efforts of security forces together the situation has improved to a greater extent, which has paved the way for development and tourism.
He said that there is a constant endeavor to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir from other side of the border. “There are continuous infiltration attempts from other side of the border. All such attempts have been foiled by security forces.”
He said that 10 attempts were made in the last 8months in Kupwara leading to elimination of 27 terrorists.
“Huge quantities of war like stores and narcotics were also recovered from the killed terrorists. They are all determined to disturb peace in valley.”
About the Machil operation, the GoC said that this is a tribute to the infantry who have always worked towards peace and prosperity in the region.
Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Kupwara, Yougal Manhas said that the intelligence grid is always ready. “We received information from credible sources about infiltration attempt. Information was shared with the concerned unit about on a particular date.”
Commanding Officer of Army unit concerned, Rajat Birman said that specific inputs were received from Kupwara police about likely infiltration attempt, following which a joint operation was launched.
He said that the terrain in the area of operation is very challenging. “Ambush parties were placed ahead of LoC fence. Movement of 5 terrorists was detected and they were chellanged. On opening the fire immediately 2 terrorists were killed. The operation continued for the entire day and a pinpoint location was detected leading to the killing of the remaining 3 terrorists.”
He said that the operation concluded without any causality to their side. KNO
An unidentified girl allegedly jumps into river Jhelum in Sopore area of district Baramulla on Wednesday afternoon.
Reports said that an unidentified girl jumped into river Jhelum from a bridge near Jamia Masjid Sopore this afternoon.
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They said that the rescue operation has been launched to retrieve the body of the girl.
Further details awaited…
The minimum temperature has plummeted further in Kashmir while Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded the coldest night of the season at minus 2.0 degree Celsius.
Several places across Kashmir including Srinagar, Qazigund, Ganderbal, Pahalgam, Kupwara, Shopian, Bandipora and Baramulla recorded coldest night of season.
In Qazigund, the mercury settled at minus 2.0 degree Celsius while in Gulmarg, a minimum temperature of minus 2.2 degree Celsius was recorded.
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Pahalgam, a famous tourist place, recorded a low of minus 5.1 degree Celsius while Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.7 degree Celsius.
In order to strengthen and synergise the security grid of District Srinagar, ADGP Law and order Vijay Kumar chaired a joint meeting of Police and CRPF in Police Control Room Srinagar.
A police spokesman in a statement issued to Asian News Hub said, IG CRPF Ajay Kumar Yadav, IGP Kashmir V.K Birdi, DDIB, DIG CKR, DIG CRPF North & DIG CRPF South, SSP Srinagar, SSP PCR Kashmir, all the Nodal COs of CRPF, SP Cargo Srinagar, all Zonal SPs and SDPOs of Srinagar participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, a detailed security plan of Srinagar district was discussed in threadbare where in CRPF and Police were acquainted with their new roles besides suggestions were also taken from the field officers to have a fair idea of the shortcomings, avoid confusion at the cutting edge in order to make it a perfect and comprehensive CT grid.
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Besides, ADGP L&O, IG CRPF and IGP Kashmir also contributed their valid suggestions. ADGP stressed upon all the officers that idea of a perfect security grid is only possible if the things discussed are implemented on ground in letter and spirit.
ADGP has focused upon strengthening function of joint police control room and better communication mechanism between field officers of CRPF and JKP in city. Area domination of water bodies was discussed and included in area domination plan in today’s meeting.
He has also instructed SSP Srinagar to conduct joint mock drill to handle post terror incident situations in city. ADGP Kashmir reinforced the commitment to dealing strictly with individuals disrupting the peace and emphasized the need for stringent actions under the law.
ADGP Kumar emphasized the necessity to strengthen the CI grid and enhance the basic functioning of police stations through effective supervision. The ADGP’s guidance and directives aim to fortify security measures and maintain a secure and peaceful environment in the district.
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