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10 militants, one SPO killed in J&K
Srinagar, March 4 Four militants were killed in an encounter between militants and security forces at the Kancha post in Keri sector in the wee hours today. Another ultra was gunned down in the same area last night, an official spokesman said. Five AK rifles, 17 magazines, 15 grenades, two wireless sets and 23 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the slain militants. He said one SPO was killed in an encounter with militants at Sadak while a militant, Rafiq Sheikh, alias Bassid, who was injured during an encounter at Behota last evening, died this morning. Sources said militants hiding in a house at Khawaja Bagh in Baramula attacked a joint search party of the Army and the special operation group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir police today wounding two SOG men, including ASI Surjeet Singh and two civilians. The clash was on at the time of the filing of this report. Reinforcements were rushed in from nearby camps even as efforts were on to persuade the two militants to surrender. Security forces last night rescued Rakesh Kumar, who was abducted by extremists at Naushera recently. An official spokesman said the security forces gunned down two ultras in two encounters in the Nichama forests and Kursun Lolab in the frontier district of Kupwara last night. Two Hizbul Mujahideen extremists were killed by the security forces during a search operation in the Garni Androt forests late last night. Jammu: A civilian was injured when Pakistani troops resorted to firing in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district in Jammu division on Monday, official sources said here. Tarseem Lal of Dalmachak village in Hiranagar sector was wounded in the firing from across the international border this morning.
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Awami Conference, League merge Srinagar, March 4 The Awami Conference, that was constituted by militant-turned-politicians, Usman Majid and Hilal Haider last year, announced its merger with the Awami League led by Mohammad Yusuf Parray, alias Kukka Parray, at a press conference here today. The militant-turned-politician Parray, representing the Sonawar constituency in North Kashmir in the Legislative Assembly, who had parted ways with Usman Majid and Hilal Haider some time back, announced an end to the differences and resolved to work unitedly to achieve a “common goal” for restoration of peace and development. Kukka Parray pointed out that there were some important issues related to electioneering in the state. He held that his top priority was restoration of peace, free and fair poll, war against corruption and favouritism and unity of all three regions of the state. “Our aim is not only Assembly elections, which is the first step towards keeing the state politically united. Our aim is not the seat of power, but to create an atmosphere for a strong and constructive opposition”, Mr Parry stated. He said the people of Kashmir had been misled by political leadership from time to time with hollow slogans. He hinted at the “misdeeds” of the ruling National Conference since it assumed power in 1975 and demanded a commission for accountability of the ruling party over the years. The MLA held that instead of an independent Election Commission, as announced by the separatist Hurriyat Conference, there should be an accountability commission to look into the misdeeds of various political parties in the state. |
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Tributes
paid to Balayogi Jammu, March 4 The Speaker, Mr Abdul Ahad Vakil, sought the consent of the members for suspending today’s business. Paying tributes to Mr Balayogi, Mr Vakil said he had the fortune of accompanying Mr Balayogi to various foreign lands. He found him to be the most “gentle figure”. The Speaker said Mr Balayogi’s contribution as Speaker of the Lok Sabha was of high magnitude as he worked within the framework of the Constitution and acted impartially which helped him to face severe challenges within the House in a dignified and bold manner. Mr Shiv Charan Gupta of the BJP, Mr Lal Singh of the Congress, Sheikh Abdul Rehman (BSP), Mr Harsh Dev Singh (Panthers Party), Mr M.Y. Tarigami (CPM) and Mr Abdul Rehman Veeri (PDP) condoled his demise and said political leaders needed to learn from the example set by him. On behalf of the state government, Mr Ghulam Mohiuddin Shah, Works Minister, expressed shock over the demise of Mr Balayogi. Mr Shah said the state government and the National Conference prayed for Mr Balayogi’s soul and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family. Tributes were paid to the Lok Sabha Speaker in the Legislative Council also. A two minutes silence was observed in both Houses in memory of the departed leader. |
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Malhi to be J&K
Chief Secy Jammu, March 4 Since Mr Jaitly was given three month's extension, Mr Malhi will take over from him on May 1. |
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