The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, October 27, 2002, Chandigarh, India

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LeT ultras killed in valley
Srinagar, October 26
Nine persons, including five militants and a police officer, were killed while ultras attacked a security force picket in the Kashmir valley overnight.

Exchange of fire at 26 outposts
Jammu, October 26
Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged small arms fire at 26 border outposts along the Line of Control and the International border overnight.

Tributes paid to Brig Rajinder Singh
Srinagar, October 26
As part of the ongoing Infantry Day celebrations, Batwara gate, the western entrance to Badami Bagh cantonment, was rechristened Brigadier Rajinder singh Gate here today.

Welfare scheme for ex-servicemen
Jammu, October 26
A welfare scheme was launched in Udhampur district today for the ex-servicemen and the widows of ex-servicemen. The project was inaugurated by Major-Gen A.S. Jamwal, General Officer Commanding, at a medical camp held at the Military Hospital in Chennai.

Servant shoots NC worker’s wife, PSO
Srinagar, October 26
A National Conference worker’s wife and a security officer were shot dead by the former’s domestic help in Anantnag district of south Kashmir, the police said today.

YOUR TOWN

Jammu
Srinagar

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	7 Pak intruders killed, SPO abducted October 18, 2002
	Panthers Party seeks CM from Jammu October 17, 2002
	Kashmir panel for talks with APHC October 16, 2002
	Farooq open to forming government October 15, 2002

LeT ultras killed in valley

Srinagar, October 26
Nine persons, including five militants and a police officer, were killed while ultras attacked a security force picket in the Kashmir valley overnight.

Sources said three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were killed in an encounter with security forces at ‘Rath Prah’ in south Kashmir district of Anantnag last night.

The three were identified as Tariq Sheikh, Sajad and Tariq Ahmad. A soldier also lost his life during the three-hour-long gunfight.

An official spokesman said Sabzar Ahamd shot Tasleema, wife of counter insurgent Muthaq Ahmad Mir and his SPO Ghulam Mohammad at his house in Khanabal in south Kashmir this morning.

In another encounter, at Dachnoo Shopian in Pulwama district security forces killed two militants, both residents of Pakistan.

Altaf Ahmad Dar, who was injured during an attack by militants on a taxi at Hajan in Baramula yesterday died in hospital this morning.

Militants hurled a hand grenade at a security force picket at Sazgari Pora Zadibal in the down town last night. The grenade exploded on the road without causing any damage.

Sources said security forces arrested two militants along with some grenades at Galwanpora in the central Kashmir district of Budgam last night. UNI

Exchange of fire at 26 outposts

Jammu, October 26
Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged small arms fire at 26 border outposts along the Line of Control and the International border overnight.

Official sources said the troops exchanged fire along the international border at Old Kana Chak, New Kana Chak, Lalyal, Beli Azmat, Dub Sudey, Panjore, Chore Gali, Jabowal, Kote Kube, Pital Post, Galar, Chinore Farm, Pindi, Zero Point, S.H. Way, Chamblyal, Narainpur, Suchet Garh, Kulian, Fakira Chak, Dera Nippo and Gole Patan in this district. A report of small arms firing was also received from Lam, Kalsian, Jhangar and Bhawani outposts in the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district. There was no report of any casualty or damage to property on the Indian side, the sources added. UNI

Tributes paid to Brig Rajinder Singh
Tribune News Service

Srinagar, October 26
As part of the ongoing Infantry Day celebrations, Batwara gate, the western entrance to Badami Bagh cantonment, was rechristened Brigadier Rajinder singh Gate here today.

A function, attended by a large number of senior serving and retired Army officers, JCOs, jawans and ex-servicemen, was organised outside the gate this morning. Brigadier Rajinder Singh was last chief of staff of Jammu and Kashmir State Forces. He was awarded Mahavir Chakra in independent India for his action against the invaders.

After narrating on the achievements of Brigadier Rajinder Singh, MVC, plaques on either side of the gate were unveiled by Mrs Usha Parmar, daughter of the late Brigadier and honorary Capt Barita Singh of the Jammu and Kashmir State Forces for his brave action.

Speaking on the occasion, Lt-Gen V.G. Patankar, GOC of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps of the Army lauded Brigadier Rajinder Singh for his extra-ordinary quality of leadership, presence of mind and planning.

Welfare scheme for ex-servicemen
Tribune News Service

Jammu, October 26
A welfare scheme was launched in Udhampur district today for the ex-servicemen and the widows of ex-servicemen.

The project was inaugurated by Major-Gen A.S. Jamwal, General Officer Commanding, at a medical camp held at the Military Hospital in Chennai.

General Jamwal explained that the purpose of the project was to enable the widows and the ex-servicemen to go through regular medical check-ups in order to treat health problems.

He said a large number of ex-servicemen had not enough means to go in for elaborate medical check-ups. Either they had no resources to bear the cost or the facilities were not available in their areas.

He said due to this, minor health problems aggravated into major ones. To avoid it, medical facilities would be made available at all military establishments including canteens.

In addition to this, the Army authorities have decided to introduce mobile medical camps.

Servant shoots NC worker’s wife, PSO

Srinagar, October 26
A National Conference worker’s wife and a security officer were shot dead by the former’s domestic help in Anantnag district of south Kashmir, the police said today.

House help Sabzar Ahmad opened fire at Tasleema, wife of NC worker Mushtaq Ahmad Mir, and PSO Ghulam Mohammad after he allegedly saw the duo in a “compromising position” at Mr Mir’s house at Anantnag, the police said.

The accused used the PSO’s service weapon to shoot them, it said. Mr Mir was not at home at the time of the incident, the police said, adding that it was investigating the case. PTI