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Army Commander reviews security situation in south Kashmir, commends troops

Srinagar, October 4 (NVI): Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited a Rashtriya Rifles unit in south Kashmir and reviewed the prevailing security situation in the region, officials said.

During the visit, Lt Gen Sharma was briefed on the operational preparedness and security situation in the area, they said.

The Army Commander commended the troops for their professionalism and operational excellence, and stressed the need for continued vigilance and close synergy among all stakeholders to maintain peace and security in the region.

He also underscored the importance of maintaining a high level of operational readiness and remaining alert to emerging security challenges, the officials said.—(NVI)

Kashmir: Medicines, eatables found at site of terrorist encounter

Medicines and eatables recovered from site where Pakistani terrorist Moosa was killed

Budgam, Oct 4 (NVI) : After killing Pakistani terrorist Hashim Moosa in an encounter in Budgam district of Kashmir, security forces have recovered from the site a bag containing medicines and eatables which apparently belonged to him.

Moosa or Musa Fauji, a commander of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist outfit, was killed in a forest area of Doodhpathri in Budgam district on September 29.

Police said the recovery is being examined as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the presence of the slain terrorist in the area and the possible network that provided him logistical support.

Investigators are probing the origin of the items, how they reached the location and the possible involvement of overground workers and other associates, police said.

The recovery is part of the investigation in connection with FIR No. 181/2026 registered at Khansahib police station under relevant provisions of law, they said.

Further investigation is underway to identify and establish the role of those allegedly linked to the suspected logistical support network, police added.—(NVI)

Pakistani Undertrial Prisoner Dies in Jammu Jail, Suicide Suspected

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Shivam Bakshi

Jammu, Oct 4 (NVI): A Pakistani undertrial prisoner was found dead Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal on Sunday sources said.

The deceased has been identified as Shahid Imran, a resident of the Sargodha area of Punjab, Pakistan.

He was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) in October 2024 while allegedly attempting to infiltrate into Jammu through the Makwal sector, sources said.

According to preliminary information, the prisoner is suspected to have died by suicide inside the jail. However, the exact circumstances leading to his death are being ascertained.

Police have initiated proceedings in the matter, while further details are awaited.—(NVI)

Army Personnel Found Dead in Jammu’s Sunjwan

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Shivam Bakshi

Jammu, Oct 4 (NVI): An Army personnel was found dead at a military camp in the Sunjwan area here on Sunday, police said.

The deceased, identified as Naik (Tradesman) Wagh Ambades, 45, a resident of Buldhana district in Maharashtra, was posted at an Army unit, they said.

According to preliminary information, he was found dead in an open shed at the Sunjwan Camp in the Channi Himmat area in the early hours of Sunday.

On being informed, a police team from Channi Himmat police station rushed to the spot and shifted the body to Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, for legal formalities, officials said.

Further details are awaited.—(NVI)

Jammu: Search operation launched after abduction of man by terrorists

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Shivam Bakshi

Jammu, Oct 4 (NVI): Security forces have launched a hunt for three suspected terrorists who abducted a villager in Rajouri district of Jammu before he managed to flee from their dragnet.

The terrorists abducted the villager in Khalidhar in Rajouri district when he was sleeping in the verandah of his house, according to the information available.

The man was allegedly taken towards a nearby forested area from where he managed to escape and reached a relative’s house.

From there, he informed his family and Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Army were alerted.

Immediately thereafter, a joint team of Army and police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation, officials said.

The identity and motive of the persons involved have not been established so far.

Security agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident and verifying the nature of the suspicious movement, they said.—(NVI)

Northern Army Commander Holds Security Review Meeting in Srinagar

Srinagar, Oct 04 (NVI) Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday chaired a comprehensive security review and coordination meeting in Srinagar, reviewing the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness, officials said.

The meeting focused on the current security environment, operational readiness and coordination mechanisms among various security agencies.

Lt Gen Sharma emphasised the need for enhanced inter-agency synergy, real-time intelligence sharing and integrated coordination to strengthen operational preparedness and ensure a rapid response to emerging security challenges.

He also stressed the importance of close coordination among security agencies to enhance the effectiveness of joint operations, officials said.

DGP Nalin Prabhat, IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar and senior officers from other security agencies attended the meeting.—(NVI)

Man chargesheeted in two fraud, forgery cases in Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 4 (NVI) : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed two chargesheets against a man in separate cases of alleged cheating, impersonation and forgery involving job aspirants and fraudulent land-allotment promises, officials said on Sunday.

The chargesheets against Abdul Majeed Mir, a resident of Kalaroos Lishtiyal in Kupwara district, were filed before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, they said.

In one case, registered as FIR No. 13/2026 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the investigation found that Mir allegedly cheated a person of Rs 2.10 lakh on the pretext of providing employment and furnished a fake appointment order purportedly issued by the Airports Authority of India, the officials said.

In another case, FIR No. 10/2025, registered under various sections of the IPC, Mir allegedly impersonated himself as a duty officer attached to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and promised government jobs and land at SDA Colony in Bemina, they said.

The accused allegedly collected around Rs 60 lakh and provided fake appointment and land-allotment letters, the officials said.

The chargesheets have been filed for judicial determination, they added.

According to the Crime Branch, Mir is also involved in 15 other criminal cases registered across the Kashmir Valley.

The EOW has urged people to remain vigilant against economic fraud and report such cases to the Crime Branch.—(NVI)

Indian Govt summons Pakistani diplomat over intrusion bid by 2 men

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New Delhi, Oct 3 (NVI) Indian government has lodged a formal protest with Pakistan over the attempted intrusion by two Pakistani men who were killed in BSF firing on the border in Punjab.

Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in Delhi was summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) which said the three men crossed into Indian territory and continued moving towards the border fence despite repeated warnings from the BSF to return to Pakistan.

The MEA said BSF personnel were “compelled to engage them” after they posed an imminent security threat.
India said the incident was part of a pattern involving cross-border movement by armed narcotics syndicates operating from Pakistan.

The government of India asked Pakistan to investigate cross-border infiltration and drug smuggling activities, as well as complicity of Pakistani border forces.

India also called on Pakistan to respect the sanctity of the International Border, observe relevant bilateral arrangements and ensure that its forces prevent unauthorised movement from its side.

The incident took place around noon on Friday in the border area of Tarn Taran district of Punjab.

Tarn Taran Deputy Superintendent of Police Atul Soni said three intruders were moving towards the Indian side, but one later returned to Pakistan.

The other two continued towards India despite warnings from BSF personnel to turn back, Soni said.

According to a BSF sentry, the two men were also provoking the troops and saying they wanted to enter Indian territory. The BSF then opened fire, killing the two men, Soni said.

Senior BSF officers visited the spot, while the identities of the two deceased were being ascertained, he said. (NVI)

Army Top Brass Reviews Security Situation at Forward Posts in J&K’s Poonch

Shivam Bakshi

Jammu, Oct 3 (NVI) Army’s White Knight Corps commander Lt Gen Mohit Seth, along with the General Officer Commanding of Ace of Spades Division, visited forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch and Krishna Ghati sectors to review the operational preparedness of the formations, the Army said.

The commanders were briefed on the prevailing security situation, counter-infiltration measures, surveillance arrangements and ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, the Army said.

Lt Gen Seth commended the troops for their commitment and operational excellence and stressed the need for maintaining high standards of vigilance, readiness and responsiveness, it said.—(NVI)

J&K Dy CM’s Surprise Check: Nine Nowshera Health Officials Face Action

Shivam Bakshi

Rajouri, Oct 3 (NVI): Nine health officials and employees have been served explanation calls after they were found absent from their places of duty during a surprise visit by Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nowshera, officials said on Saturday.

The action was initiated by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Rajouri, based on reports submitted by the Tehsildar, Nowshera, and Block Medical Officer, Nowshera, regarding the absence of the employees, they said.

Those served notices include Medical Officers Dr Abdul Hamid, Dr Baba Singh, Dr Mohd Rayaz and Dr Karuna Khajurin, Dental Surgeon Dr Manoj Kumar, Junior Pharmacist Romit Kumar, Dental Technician Zahoor Ahmed Malik, Junior Laboratory Technician Sanjay Kumar and LHV Shashi Bala.

The CMO office, in the explanation calls, said the absence during working hours was viewed seriously as it affected official discipline and the discharge of duties.

The officials have been directed to submit their written explanations within 24 hours of receiving the notices, along with documentary evidence wherever applicable.

The Block Medical Officer-cum-DDO, Nowshera, has also been directed to deduct two days’ salary from each of the nine employees and deposit the amount into the Red Cross Fund.

The CMO office said failure to submit the explanation within the stipulated period, or an unsatisfactory response, could lead to further disciplinary action under the applicable rules.—(NVI)

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