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Militancy has declined, says V.K. Duggal
Srinagar, June 16 Addressing a press conference here this evening after reviewing security arrangements for the Amarnath yatra, Mr Duggal said adequate security arrangements were in place. He said there was perfect coordination between different security agencies and the administration to ensure smooth conduct of the yatra. Mr Duggal hoped the two-month long yatra would be peaceful and incident-free like the past three years. All arrangements for the pilgrims at different places including the main six camps on the Pahalgam and Baltal axis were in place. He hoped there would be no problem in facing any eventuality arising out of a natural calamity along the yatra route. “What could be required in case of some eventuality would be a quick air support”, he said. It was disclosed some more places along the yatra routes had been identified to provide helicopter services in case of eventuality. Replying questions, Mr Duggal pointed out that there was considerable decline in the level of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir in the past five months compared to the corresponding period last year. He expressed concern over the recent incidents of violence in the state saying that attacks on innocent labourers in Anantnag and grenade explosions in Jammu bus stand were “unpardonable”. Mr Duggal added proper action would be taken against those responsible for such incidents while two persons responsible from the Jammu attacks had been arrested. Asked about recent incidents in Kupwara district where two protesters were killed and several others injured, Mr Duggal held strict action under law would be taken against those found guilty of any violations. He added that the Prime Minister’s assertion on zero tolerance was applicable to all throughout the country. Earlier the Union Home Secretary reviewed security and related arrangements for the yatra with senior officers of the central and state government here. Mr Duggal had also an aerial visit along the yatra routes but returned here without landing anywhere due to bad weather in the area. He was accompanied by the Director-General of the BSF and the CRPF, and senior officers of the state government including DG Police, Gopal Sharma and Chief Secretary, C. Phunsong. |
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5 killed, DSP among 6 hurt
Srinagar, June 16 Two civilians were killed and four others, including a DSP (SDPO), were injured when suspected militants opened fire towards a police vehicle outside the Darul Uloom mosque at Bandipore, about 60 km north of here in Baramula district this afternoon. The attack took place when people were coming out from the mosque after offering Friday prayers near the Sub-District Hospital, Bandipore. However, a police spokesman later said that militants hurled a grenade towards the SDPO, Fareed Khan, when he came out of the mosque after Friday prayers. Those killed in the attack have been identified as Mohammad Subhan (70), a retired driver of the State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC), of Wonagam village, and Nazir Ahmad of Bagh-e-Bandipore. Four others, including the SDPO, Mr Fareed Khan, constables Mohammad Ashraf and Javed Ahmad, and SPO Javed Ahmad, were injured in the attack and have been hospitalised. Unidentified militants shot dead Ali Mohammad Magray, a block president of the National Conference from Kupwara district, at the Batamaloo bus stand here this afternoon. His SPO, Shakoor Ahmad, sustained injuries in the attack, the police here said. One person, Ghulam Nabi Wani, was kidnapped and killed by unidentified militants at Karpora, Pakherpora in Budgam district. His throat-slit body was recovered by the police this morning. A youth, Bilal Ahmad Ganai, who was injured in an incident of firing at Chattabal here yesterday, succumbed to his injuries in the hospital today. Unidentified militants fired upon and injured Mohammad Ayub Banday at the Beerwah bus stand in Budgam district. |
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Militants slit throat of
60-year-old
Jammu, June 16 They
injured at least 16 other persons who were mercilessly beaten up by them as they suspected them to be informers of the security forces. Reports said a group of Afghan terrorists raided a couple of hamlets in the area and slaughtered a Gujjar, Abdul Ahad. They chopped off nose, tongues, and ears of Roshan Din and Ghulam Rasool. Ears of five others, including two women, were also chopped off.
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