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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Jammu: Search to track down 3 Jaish ultras enters third day
Security forces continued to scan Karur Nullah (rivulet) and adjoining jungles in Basantgarh area of Udhampur district to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists for the third consecutive day on Saturday, said officials. The army has also pressed into service its sniffer dogs to trace the terrorists. (HT File) Searches have been intensified amid aerial surveillance but there has been no contact with the remaining ultras, said a senior police officer. The army has also pressed into service its sniffer dogs to trace the terrorists, he added. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist identified as Haider alias Jabbar alias Maulvi was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday. However, three of his associates remain trapped in the forested area of the Basantgarh belt. Amid strengthening of the multi-tier cordon, the search operation, widened by the joint operation group, resumed this morning with the backing of drones and sniffer dogs, he said. The cordon has been further strengthened with additional reinforcements to eliminate the remaining terrorists of the group, the officials added. Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti said the terrorists are reported to be still within the cordoned off area. He said that out of the four terrorists, one — the commander of the group — has been killed. The group had been tracked for over a year. Two terrorists affiliated with JeM from this group were eliminated in Basantgarh in September last Thursday, the four terrorists were found hiding near Karur Nullah in the Bihali high-altitude belt and were engaged by the joint search party led by the Army's Para Commandos, resulting in an encounter. Supported by overground workers (OGWs), the terrorists had been moving from one area to another using forests and natural caves to hide, officials said. Five OGWs have been arrested over the past several months in the belt for providing food and shelter to the terrorists. It is also believed that a local terrorist, who had returned from Pakistan after several years, is actively supporting the group. The search by troops led to the recovery of the body of the killed terrorist along with ammunition, explosive material, and cash, the officials said. Basantgarh lies on a traditional infiltration route used by Pakistani terrorists who enter from the International Border in Kathua and move via the higher reaches to Doda and Kishtwar districts in Jammu region and further into the Kashmir Valley. It has witnessed several encounters and terror incidents in the past. On April 25, Havaldar Jhantu Ali Shaikh of the Army's 6 PARA was killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Basantgarh area. On April 9, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Jopher-Marta belt of Basantgarh in Udhampur district. On September 11 last year, two terrorists affiliated with JeM were killed in an encounter in the upper reaches of Basantgarh.A CRPF inspector was killed in another encounter with terrorists at Dudu on August 19, July 11, 2024, the Sang police post in Udhampur's Basantgarh came under attack by terrorists but was foiled by alert cops. On April 28, 2024, a village defence guard, Mohammad Sharief, was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Basantgarh.
The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Watch: Article 370 row, Ahmedabad crash toll, Bezos' Venice wedding & more
1. CJI Gavai Says Article 370 Was Against Ambedkar's Ideals Chief Justice of India BR Gavai stated that Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, went against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's idea of one Constitution for a united India. Speaking at a function in Nagpur, he noted that Ambedkar had firmly opposed the idea of separate constitutional provisions for a single state. Justice Gavai echoed these sentiments, describing Article 370 as a constitutional anomaly. His remarks come amid continuing debates over the long-term impact of its abrogation in 2019. 2. Himanta Biswa Sarma Says 'Socialism, Secularism' Can Be Dropped From Constitution Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reignited constitutional controversy, stating that the terms 'socialism' and 'secularism' were added to the Preamble during the Emergency and could be removed. He claimed these additions did not reflect the original vision of the Constitution and were politically motivated. Sarma's comments have drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who accused the BJP of trying to dilute India's foundational values. Legal scholars, meanwhile, have weighed in on whether the terms are symbolic or enforceable principles. 3. Ahmedabad Flight Crash: Final Victim Identified, Toll Reaches 260 Authorities have confirmed the identity of the final victim from the Ahmedabad flight crash through DNA testing. The victim's remains were recovered from the wreckage earlier this week. With this, the official death toll now stands at 260. The tragic crash is now among the deadliest in Indian civil aviation. Investigators are looking into possible causes, including mechanical failure and pilot error. The black box has been recovered and is being examined for further clues. 4. Search for JeM Militants in J&K's Basantgarh Continues for Third Day Security forces continued their search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Basantgarh area for the third straight day. The operation was launched after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of three suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in the region. Army, police, and CRPF personnel are combing through dense forest terrain using drones, sniffer dogs, and thermal imaging equipment. Authorities say the militants are believed to be heavily armed and possibly linked to recent infiltration attempts across the border. 5. Jeff Bezos Weds Lauren Sánchez in Lavish Venice Ceremony Amazon founder Jeff Bezos married television personality Lauren Sánchez in a grand wedding ceremony held in Venice, Italy. The private affair was attended by several global celebrities, including Bill Gates and Leonardo DiCaprio, drawing major media buzz. The couple had announced their engagement last year. The wedding reportedly took place on Bezos' $500 million yacht and was followed by a reception at a historic palace along the Grand Canal. It's being described as one of the most extravagant weddings of the year.
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Business Standard
16 hours ago
- Business Standard
Search op to trace 3 JeM terrorists in J&K's Basantgarh enters third day
The search operation to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur entered its third day on Saturday amid heightened aerial surveillance, officials said. The cordon and search operation is being carried out by a joint team of security forces. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associates remain trapped in the forested area of the Basantgarh belt. Amid strengthening of the multi-tier cordon, the search operation, widened by the joint operation group, resumed this morning with the backing of drones and sniffer dogs, they said. The cordon has been further strengthened with additional reinforcements to eliminate the remaining terrorists of the group, the officials added. Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti said the terrorists are reported to be still within the cordoned off area. He said that out of the four terrorists, one -- the commander of the group -- has been killed. The group had been tracked for over a year. Two terrorists affiliated with JeM from this group were eliminated in Basantgarh in September last year. On Thursday, the four terrorists were found hiding near Karoor Nallah in the Bihali high-altitude belt and were engaged by the joint search party led by the Army's Para Commandos, resulting in an encounter. One of the terrorists killed in the encounter has been identified as Haider alias Jabbar, code-named Maulvi, from Pakistan. Supported by overground workers (OGWs), the terrorists had been moving from one area to another using forests and natural caves to hide, officials said. Five OGWs have been arrested over the past several months in the belt for providing food and shelter to the terrorists. It is also believed that a local terrorist, who had returned from Pakistan after several years, is actively supporting the group. The search by troops led to the recovery of the body of the killed terrorist along with ammunition, explosive material, and cash, the officials said. Basantgarh lies on a traditional infiltration route used by Pakistani terrorists who enter from the International Border in Kathua and move via the higher reaches to Doda and Kishtwar districts in Jammu region and further into the Kashmir Valley. It has witnessed several encounters and terror incidents in the past. On April 25, Havaldar Jhantu Ali Shaikh of the Army's 6 PARA was killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Basantgarh area. On April 9, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Jopher-Marta belt of Basantgarh in Udhampur district. On September 11 last year, two terrorists affiliated with JeM were killed in an encounter in the upper reaches of Basantgarh. A CRPF inspector was killed in another encounter with terrorists at Dudu on August 19, 2024. On July 11, 2024, the Sang police post in Udhampur's Basantgarh came under attack by terrorists but was foiled by alert cops. On April 28, 2024, a Village Defence Guard, Mohammad Sharief, was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Basantgarh. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Today
18 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Pakistan rebuilding terror camps, launchpads destroyed in Op Sindoor: Sources
Pakistan is actively working to re-establish terrorist launchpads and training camps that were destroyed by the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor in May, launched in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, according to intelligence Pakistani Army, its intelligence agency ISI, and the government are reportedly providing substantial funding and full support to rebuild these terrorist infrastructures, particularly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and adjacent areas, sources May 7, Indian forces carried out precision strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and PoK, targeting infrastructure linked to three major terror outfits: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen. One of the most significant targets was the JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur, considered the nerve centre of JeM LAUNCHPADS AND CAMPS Intelligence agencies indicate that Pakistani terror organisations, in collaboration with ISI, are attempting to construct high-tech, smaller terror camps in dense forests near the Line of Control (LoC). This strategy is aimed at evading surveillance and airstrikes, according to sources who spoke to India camps currently being rebuilt are located in areas such as Luni, Putwal, Taipu Post, Jamila Post, Umranwali, Chaprar, Forward Kahuta, Chota Chak, and Janglora. These camps are reportedly being equipped with advanced technologies designed to counter thermal imagers, foliage-penetrating radar, and satellite further reveal that the Pakistani Army and ISI are also redeveloping 13 launching pads in PoK, including areas such as Kel, Shardi, Dudhniyal, Athmuqam, Jura, Leepa Valley, Pachiban Chaman, Tandpani, Naiyali, Jankot, Chakoti, Nikail, and Forward addition, four terror launchpads on the International Border, dismantled during Operation Sindoor, are also being reactivated. These include regular Pakistan Rangers ISI TACTICS ON INTERNATIONAL BORDERThe ISI is reportedly redeveloping four launchpads along the international border in the Jammu sector: Masrur Bada Bhai, Chaprar, Luni, and a drone centre in Pakistani spy agency is adopting a new strategy of splitting larger camps into smaller ones to reduce the concentration of terrorists in a single location, thereby minimising potential damage in case of a mini-camp is expected to have its own perimeter security, monitored by specially trained Pakistani Army personnel. These guards will be equipped with thermal sensors, low-frequency radar systems, and anti-drone technologies, sources MEETINGSIndian intelligence agencies have also intercepted communications indicating a recent high-level meeting in Bahawalpur. The meeting was reportedly attended by senior commanders of Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen, and The Resistance Front (TRF), along with ISI was behind the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, which killed 26 people in Jammu and the meeting, the ISI reportedly pledged significant funding and manpower to redevelop the destroyed terror infrastructure. As a result, repairs are underway at several locations, and efforts are being made to establish new, more secure facilities, the sources said.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Pakistan
News18
18 hours ago
- News18
J&K: Search Operation To Find 3 JeM Terrorists In Basantgarh Enters Third Day
Last Updated: The search operation to track down three Pakistan based JeM terrorists in a forested area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur entered its third day on Saturday. The search operation to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur entered its third day on Saturday amid heightened aerial surveillance, officials said. The cordon and search operation is being carried out by a joint team of security forces. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associates remain trapped in the forested area of the Basantgarh belt. Amid strengthening of the multi-tier cordon, the search operation, widened by the joint operation group, resumed this morning with the backing of drones and sniffer dogs, they said. The cordon has been further strengthened with additional reinforcements to eliminate the remaining terrorists of the group, the officials added. Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti said the terrorists are reported to be still within the cordoned-off area. He said that out of the four terrorists, one — the commander of the group — has been killed. The group had been tracked for over a year. Two terrorists affiliated with JeM from this group were eliminated in Basantgarh in September last year. On Thursday, the four terrorists were found hiding near Karoor Nallah in the Bihali high-altitude belt and were engaged by the joint search party led by the Army's Para Commandos, resulting in an encounter. One of the terrorists killed in the encounter has been identified as Haider alias Jabbar, code-named Maulvi, from Pakistan. Supported by overground workers (OGWs), the terrorists had been moving from one area to another using forests and natural caves to hide, officials said. Five OGWs have been arrested over the past several months in the belt for providing food and shelter to the terrorists. It is also believed that a local terrorist, who had returned from Pakistan after several years, is actively supporting the group. The search by troops led to the recovery of the body of the killed terrorist along with ammunition, explosive material, and cash, the officials said. Basantgarh lies on a traditional infiltration route used by Pakistani terrorists who enter from the International Border in Kathua and move via the higher reaches to Doda and Kishtwar districts in the Jammu region and further into the Kashmir Valley. It has witnessed several encounters and terror incidents in the past. On April 25, Havaldar Jhantu Ali Shaikh of the Army's 6 PARA was killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Basantgarh area. On April 9, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Jopher-Marta belt of Basantgarh in Udhampur district. On September 11 last year, two terrorists affiliated with JeM were killed in an encounter in the upper reaches of Basantgarh. A CRPF inspector was killed in another encounter with terrorists at Dudu on August 19, 2024. On July 11, 2024, the Sang police post in Udhampur's Basantgarh came under attack by terrorists but was foiled by alert cops. On April 28, 2024, a Village Defence Guard, Mohammad Sharief, was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Basantgarh.
