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2 Arrested for Allegedly Supporting Terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar

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Kishtwar, June 19 (NVI): Two persons, including a Forest Department employee, have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district for allegedly providing logistical and other support to local terrorists, police said on Friday.

The accused were identified as Tariq Ahmed Ginoo, an employee of the Forest Department, and Mohammad Iqbal, both residents of Tander village in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district.

Police said the arrests were made during the investigation of a case registered at Kishtwar police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and the Arms Act.

According to officials, the two were allegedly involved in facilitating and supporting the activities of local terrorists operating in the region.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Naresh Singh said the arrests followed sustained investigation and intelligence-based leads. He added that two other persons from the Chatroo area had earlier been arrested in connection with the same case.

The SSP said further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend other individuals linked to the alleged support network, adding that strict action will be taken against all those found involved in unlawful activities.

Police said efforts are continuing to dismantle the entire network and uncover any wider links associated with the case.—(NVI)

Pak National Repatriated After Crossing LoC in Kupwara

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Srinagar, June 19 (NVI): A Pakistani national, who was apprehended by security forces in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district after allegedly crossing the Line of Control (LoC), has been repatriated to Pakistan, officials said.

Officials that the individual, identified as Asad Khan, a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), was detained in Simari village of Kupwara on June 12 after crossing into Indian territory.

They said that following the completion of necessary procedures, he was repatriated to Pakistan on June 18.

Officials added that during his stay in India, the Pakistani national was treated in a humane manner in accordance with established norms and procedures.

They said the repatriation reflects adherence to humanitarian principles and professional conduct while dealing with such cases.—(NVI)

Three Detained in Shopian; Grenades, Explosive Material Recovered

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Srinagar, June 19 (NVI): Three persons were detained during a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, where security forces recovered grenades, explosive material and other incriminating items, officials said on Friday.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police conducted an operation in the Pudsoo area of Shopian and detained three residents of Begam village, officials said.

They said the search led to the recovery of two grenades, four posters of the banned militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen, 2.5 kilograms of explosive material and four mobile phones.

The seized material has been taken into custody for forensic and technical examination, while a case has been registered and further investigation is underway, officials added. (NVI)

Suspended Policeman Held with Heroin in Srinagar

Srinagar, June 19  (NVI): A suspended police constable was arrested after heroin was recovered from his possession in the Alochi Bagh area of Srinagar, officials said on Friday.

According to officials, acting on specific information, police apprehended the constable and seized heroin from him during the operation.

The accused has been identified as Asif Rehman Reshi, a resident of Bonpora, Batamaloo.

Officials said that Reshi was already under suspension and was attached with the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir at the time of his arrest.

Further investigation has been initiated, officials added.(NVI)

Massive agitation continues in POJK despite food blockade imposed by Pakistan

Convoy of Kashmiri volunteers bringing food items to Rawalakot

Rawalakot (Pakistan-occupied J&K), June 18: Taking its brutality to another level, the Pakistani regime has choked supplies of goods, including rations, medicines and other essential items, to the landlocked occupied Jammu and Kashmir as the massive agitation by Kashmiris against the illegitimate Pakistani rule continues even after 12 days.

Lakhs of people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) have been staging continuous dharna in Rawalakot, which has become the nerve centre of the agitation after Pakistani forces killed and injured hundreds of locals by firing bullets and teargas shells on June 8.

Marches, rallies and demonstrations are also being held in other parts of POJK where gatherings chant slogans against Pakistan and its military, particularly the Army Chief Asim Munir.

Speakers at these rallies and demonstrations are demanding that Pakistan should exit POJK as it has committed enough oppression and brutalities against locals in the occupied territories over the last 78 years after militarily annexing the region.

The mood of the protesters makes clear their resolve to compel the Pakistani regime to bow.

In a bid to crush the agitation, the Pakistani regime has imposed an economic and food blockade on POJK, stopping supplies of goods, including rations, to the landlocked region.

Hundreds of trucks laden with rations and other essential items are stranded outside POJK as they have been stopped by the Pakistani military from entering the region.

The Pakistani forces have also stopped supplies of medicines to hospitals and halted healthcare facilities in POJK.

However, these barbaric measures have failed to break the resolve of Kashmiris whose anger is increasing by such brutal actions, which further expose the fascist face of the Pakistani regime.

The outraged Kashmiris openly declare that instead of begging with Pakistan, they would resort to opening routes towards India and get the supplies from there.

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TTP kills 5 personnel of Pakistani forces, injures several others in attacks

Meanwhile, demonstrating exemplary spirits, scores of Kashmiris, in a convoy of motorbikes, transported ration and other essential items into Rawalakot through secret routes today, breaching the Pakistani cordon.

The convoy came into Rawalakot from Nakhnal, bringing dry ration, food items and other essential items to be delivered to the participants of the sit-in.

More convoys, with ration and relief materials, are en route Rawalakot from other areas, according to locals.

“Despite all the obstacles, closures and difficulties, this spirit of public cooperation and solidarity is proof that the people stand by their rights and their people,” said a local who has been participating in dharna for over a week. (NVI)

TTP kills 5 personnel of Pakistani forces, injures several others in attacks

Fighters of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). File Pic

Peshawar, June 18: As part of its ongoing ‘Operation Khyber’, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has killed 5 personnel of the Pakistani forces and injured several others in the latest round of attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh provinces.

According to TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani, two personnel were killed and 3 injured in an attack on a police post in Adenzai in Direk Payan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province last night.

In South Waziristan, a soldier was killed in a sniper attack on a military post located in Kot Ghabbarg in Zarmilna tehsil last evening, he said in a statement to NVI.

TTP also carried out an attack using a Grenade Launcher at a security check post in Ghazni Khel in Lakki Marwat district, killing one soldier and injuring three others, he said.

In Khyber district, a soldier was killed in a sniper attack at a military post in Tirah Maidan two days ago, the spokesman said.

The TTP also carried out an attack in Karachi in Sindh Province in which two Pakistani police personnel were injured, according to the spokesman. (NVI)

Indian Army Contingent Leaves for Multinational Military Exercise in Mongolia

New Delhi, June 18 (NVI): An Indian Army contingent departed on Thursday for Mongolia to participate in the multinational military exercise Khaan Quest 2026, scheduled to be held from June 20 to July 3 at the Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar.

The exercise will bring together military forces from several countries to enhance interoperability and cooperation in peace support operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

According to the Army, the exercise began as a bilateral drill between the United States and Mongolian Defence Forces in 2003 and evolved into a multinational peacekeeping exercise in 2006. The 2026 edition marks the 23rd iteration of the exercise.

The Indian contingent comprises 40 personnel, primarily drawn from a battalion of the Jat Regiment, along with soldiers from other arms and services.

The exercise aims to prepare participating contingents for peacekeeping missions in a multinational environment through joint planning and execution of tactical drills. Key activities will include setting up static and mobile checkpoints, cordon-and-search operations, patrolling, evacuation of civilians from hostile areas, counter-improvised explosive device (IED) drills, combat first aid and casualty evacuation procedures.

The Army said participation in the exercise reflects India’s commitment to global peacekeeping efforts and its strategic partnership with Mongolia.

The exercise is also expected to provide an opportunity for participating nations to exchange best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures, while fostering operational readiness and strengthening military-to-military ties. (NVI)

ICG Inducts First Indigenous Hovercraft, Boosts Maritime Capability

New Delhi, June 18 (NVI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday inducted the first of six indigenous Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs), or hovercraft, being built by Chowgule & Company Private Limited, in a move aimed at strengthening maritime surveillance, coastal security and rapid response capabilities.

The hovercraft was inducted into service at a ceremony held in Goa in the presence of senior Coast Guard officials and representatives of the shipbuilding industry.

According to officials, the induction marks a significant step in enhancing the ICG’s operational effectiveness across a wide range of maritime duties while supporting the government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. The indigenous platform is expected to improve the force’s ability to respond swiftly to emerging maritime challenges in coastal and shallow-water areas.

The Coast Guard said the induction reflects its continued focus on modernisation and capability enhancement to safeguard the country’s maritime interests and strengthen coastal security infrastructure.

The contract for the construction of six indigenous ACVs was signed between the Ministry of Defence and Chowgule & Company Private Limited. Once inducted, the fleet is expected to provide greater operational flexibility and boost the Coast Guard’s mission readiness.

The induction also highlights the growing capabilities of India’s domestic shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing sector, officials said. (NVI)

Amarnath Yatra: Kulgam Police Tighten Vigil Along National Highway

Srinagar, June 18 (NVI): Police have intensified security checks along the National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district ahead of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, officials said on Thursday.

Senior police officers supervised naka checking operations at several strategic locations, where security personnel carried out inspections of vehicles, verified documents and frisked suspicious persons as part of enhanced security measures, they said.

The intensified checking is aimed at ensuring the safe and smooth movement of pilgrims undertaking the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine and preventing any untoward incidents during the yatra, officials added.

According to police, the security arrangements form part of a broader strategy to strengthen surveillance, maintain law and order, and provide a secure environment for both pilgrims and local residents.

Police have urged commuters and the public to cooperate during checking procedures and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.

The intensified naka checking drive will continue throughout the yatra period as part of the district’s overall security preparedness, officials said. (NVI)

CM Omar Abdullah Visits Kheer Bhawani Temple Ahead of Annual Mela

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Kheer Bhawani temple in Ganderbal

Ganderbal (Kashmir), June 18 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Kheer Bhawani Temple, one of the most revered shrines of Kashmiri Pandits, and directed officials to ensure all pending works are completed ahead of the annual mela on June 22.

Abdullah participated in the prayers at the temple of Goddess Durga, located in Tullamulla area of Ganderbal district.

He interacted with temple priests and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and concerns.

He also inspected arrangements being made for devotees expected to arrive from different parts of the country and abroad for the annual mela.

He noted that some works were still pending and assured that the administration would make every effort to complete them before the mela begins.

Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said the Kheer Bhawani Mela is an important religious occasion that draws devotees from across the world.

He said he visited the shrine as the local MLA to assess the preparedness of various departments and review facilities being put in place for pilgrims.

He directed the concerned departments to expedite the remaining works and ensure adequate facilities, including basic amenities and logistical support, are available for devotees.

The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, held at the historic shrine in Tulmulla, is one of the most significant religious events of the Kashmiri Pandit community and witnesses participation of devotees from across the country every year. (NVI)

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