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Omar’s ‘coronation’ fails to enthuse migrants 7 ultras among 10 killed in J&K
Army plans welfare
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Omar’s ‘coronation’ fails to enthuse migrants Jammu, June 23 Omar’s “coronation” does not excite the border migrants. “I am waiting for compensation for my six acres which the troops had occupied for laying mines,” said Rajbir Singh of Samba. He said, “We have become refugees and are banking on meagre relief and ration from the government which also is not available regularly.” Others said, “Whether Omar is NC chief or Farooq Abdullah, we may not be the beneficiaries.” Yet another group was a bit volatile while saying that it was intriguing that “our counterparts in Punjab and Rajasthan received compensation and all that we have got has been Rs 3.75 crore.” Since this amount was to be distributed among the farmers in Jammu and Kathua districts, “each family received a pittance.” “I am concerned about the survival of my family members and not about who is our Chief Minister or the Prime Minister,” said Ajay Singh who cannot afford to even get a hair cut. The Revenue authorities explained that the Government of India delayed reimbursement of compensation for the land occupied by the troops since January for laying mines because there was a big variation between the report submitted by the Army and state authorities. While the Army authorities had recommended Rs 15 crore as compensation money, the state government sought Rs 50 crore to Rs 60 crore. The state authorities had explained in their report that 70,000 acres of land in the Jammu sector had been occupied by the Army for defence purposes. But the Army authorities had stated that not more than 15,000 acres of land had been occupied. It was following the pressure mounted by the Union Minister for Food Processing, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta, that the government distributed Rs 3.75 crore as first instalment. The state and Army authorities have been directed to carry out a joint survey and submit their report within three weeks. The migrants are depressed as this process may take another two to three months. “We have neither reaped the rabi crop nor harvested the kharif crop. Several of our brethren lost huge stocks of wheat when they were set ablaze in the explosion of mortar shells fired by Pakistani troops from across the Hiranagar sector,” the migrants said in chorus. These migrants no longer trust the Pakistani forces deployed across the border. They said, “As soon as we return, the Pakistani troops may resort to heavy firing and shelling.” Hence, they have been demanding allocation of alternative land where they could build small houses to be used during emergency situations. They have also demanded an increase in the quantum of ration and cash relief. |
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7 ultras among 10 killed in J&K Jammu, June 23 Security forces gunned down two militants in a fierce gun-battle in Surankote area of Poonch district last night, the sources said, adding that two AK-56 rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the slain militants. A foreign mercenary, Uzefa Afghani, who had been designated as HuM district commander for Doda, was shot dead in an encounter with security forces at Bisminah village of Doda last evening. The militant belonged to Afghanistan, the sources said, adding that one AK-56 rifle and two magazines were recovered from the site of the encounter. In another encounter, an ultra was killed by security forces in Noorpur village of Poonch district. An AK-47 magazine, 15 rounds, two electronic gadgets and a pair of binoculars were recovered from him. The police recovered the bullet-riddled body of Nazir Ahmed in the forest area near Charote village in Doda yesterday. The deceased was kidnapped by militants from his house in the village on June 20. In another incident, a Village Defence Committee member, who was injured in a militant attack on a procession of pilgrims in Khora-Kanthwara area of Doda on June 15, succumbed to his injuries in a hospital here this morning. Security forces busted two hideouts of ultras in Surankote area since last evening and recovered from them a huge quantity of ammunition and explosives. The recoveries included 13 rifle grenades, two handgrenades, four kgs of RDX, four RPG boosters, one IED, one (60-mm) mortar bomb, 30 rounds of AK ammunition, one radio set and two binoculars. Security forces also busted a militant hideout during search operations in Kandi area of Rajouri district and recovered three live rockets from it, the sources said. SRINAGAR: Three militants of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba outfit, including a senior commander, were among four persons killed, and two policemen were injured in an attack on the house of a ruling National Conference leader in Kashmir valley during overnight violence, a police spokesman said on Sunday. A group of unidentified militants attacked the guard at the house of NC leader Asifa Afrooza at Marhama village in Kulgam area of Anantnag district, the spokesman said. Two police personnel were injuries in the militant attack, he said, adding that the ultras took away a self-loading rifle and two.303 rifles from the guards posted at the house. The NC leader was not present in the house at the time of the attack. A self-styled LeT district commander, Zia-ur-Rehman, alias “Dujana”, was killed along with two of his close associates in an encounter with the Army at Wangat in Kupwara district in North Kashmir last night, the spokesman said. The other two militants killed in the operation were identified as Qari Abdul Rehman, alias “Danial”, and Mohammad Zubair, alias Abu Aqasa, all Pakistani nationals. Three AK assault rifles and a large quantity of ammunition and explosives were recovered from them, the spokesman said, adding that two houses were damaged during the encounter. A civilian was killed when he was caught in an encounter between militants and security forces in Warsin-Kralapora vilalge in Kupwara district. He said militants shot at and injured one civilian at Tres-Trendi in Handwara, adding that a militant surrendered before security forces at Kalaroos.
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Army plans welfare
for J&K Srinagar, June 23 A demonstration on the proposals was given at a seminar here in connection with the ongoing four-day exhibition-cum-business summit organised to explore the investment opportunities available in Jammu and Kashmir. It was aimed at unfolding the Army’s vision and its role to “empower the Kashmiris to enable them to help themselves to kindle their hopes and provide foundation in reviving their culture”. The presentation aimed at attracting sponsors was witnessed by the Defence Minister, Mr George
Fernandes, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Mr Omar Abdullah, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah, and Lieut-Gen
V.G. Patankar, GOC of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, as also the Security Adviser to the Jammu and Kashmir Government. The Army has proposed to sponsor 1,000 children outside the state at both school and college levels 500 children within the state, opening of boys’ hostel, cooperative schools, change in curriculum of madarsaas, re-orientation programme for teachers and adult education capsules. The beneficiaries include widows, orphans, families of killed local militants, etc. |
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JKLF acting chief held, let off Srinagar, June 23 |
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