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Omar Abdullah seeks centre's intervention in securing release of abducted Indian in Niger
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday (July 20, 2025) sought the Centre's intervention in seeking the release of a resident of Ramban district, who was allegedly abducted by terrorists in the West African country of Niger a few days ago. Mr. Abdullah's request to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar comes a day after Rankeet Singh's wife made a fervent appeal for his release. "Chief Minister has expressed concern over the abduction of Ranjeet Singh, a resident of Ramban, in Niger. He urges the Hon'ble EAM @DrSJaishankar and @MEAIndia to urgently intervene to secure Ranjeet's safe and swift return," Abdullah's office posted on X. Chief Minister has expressed concern over the abduction of Ranjeet Singh, a resident of Ramban, in Niger. He urges the Hon'ble EAM @DrSJaishankar and @MEAIndia to urgently intervene to secure Ranjeet's safe and swift return. — Office of Chief Minister, J&K (@CM_JnK) July 20, 2025 Sheela Devi, Rankeet's wife, on Saturday said that her husband works as a senior safety officer at Transrail Lighting Limited, an integrated power transmission and distribution company, in Niger and the family lost contact with him on July 15. According to the Indian embassy, two Indians were killed and one abducted following a terrorist attack in southwest Niger. "In a heinous terror attack on July 15 in Niger's Dosso region, two Indian nationals tragically lost their lives and one was abducted," the embassy said in a social media post on Friday. According to Niger media, unidentified gunmen attacked an army unit guarding a construction site in Dosso, about 130 kilometres from capital Niamey. "We talked on WhatsApp on July 15 and since then, I have not been able to contact him. I called his management and was initially told that there is no network at the work site," Sheela Devi said. She said she learned about her husband's abduction the next day through his friend, even as the management maintained that he had fled deep into the forest following the terror attack. "It has been four days since then. I believe that there is no effort to secure my husband's release from his captors," the mother of three children, said. She alleged that her repeated attempts to reach out to the company were being met with cold response. "I do not know what kind of situation my husband is in. I do not have any idea about the efforts of the local government," Sheela Devi said. She said she has also met Ramban Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan. "The deputy commissioner said he will do everything in his capacity, but I know the main work is that of our external affairs ministry. If they want, my husband will come home safely," she said.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
In touch with other CMs on harassment of Kashmiris: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that he is in touch with state governments where harassment of Kashmiris is being reported in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. 'The J&K government is in touch with the governments of the states where these reports are originating from. I'm also in touch with other Chief Ministers in these states and have requested they take extra care,' he wrote on X. The Chief Minister was responding to a post by ruling National Conference (NC) spokesperson, Imran Nabi Dar, seeking the Chief Minister's intervention after videos of Kashmiris being harassed emerged on social media. 'Numerous videos showing Kashmiri students nationwide terrified for their safety are being widely shared on social media. Requesting @CM_JnK @OmarAbdullah sb to immediately intervene and speak to his counterparts across the country,' Dar said in his post on X. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a powerful warning to the 'enemies' of the nation, stating that India will 'identify, trace, and punish' every terrorist and their supporters, pursuing them to the 'ends of the Earth.' PM Modi said that the nation is united in expressing grief for the victims who lost their lives in the cowardly act of terror. 'This attack was not only on the unarmed tourists, but the enemies of the nation have dared to attack the soul of India. I would like to make it clear that those who have carried out this terrorist attack and those who have planned it will get a bigger punishment than they can imagine. We will punish them,' said the Prime Minister. 'I tell the entire world -- India will identify, trace and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is with us,' said PM Modi. At least 26 tourists were killed on Tuesday after gunmen opened fire on innocent civilians in Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir. According to eyewitness accounts, a group of heavily armed terrorists emerged from the nearby forests and opened indiscriminate fire on civilians, most of whom were tourists. Baisran is a small meadow three to four km from the Pahalgam market, and tourists take horses to reach the place as there is no motorable road to it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday morning after cutting his Saudi Arabia trip short due to the terror attack. He had a brief meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at the airport. PM Modi strongly condemned the terror attack on Tuesday, stating that the guilty will be brought to justice and reaffirming India's 'unshakable' resolve to fight terrorism.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘In touch with state governments': J&K CM Omar on alleged harassment of Kashmiri students after Pahalgam attack
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that his government has reached out to counterparts in other states to ensure the safety and well-being of Kashmiris allegedly facing harassment after the Pahalgam terror incident. 'The J&K government is in touch with the governments of the states where these reports are originating from. I'm also in touch with my counterpart Chief Ministers in these states & have requested they take extra care,' Omar Abdullah posted on X. His remarks came in response to a post by National Conference spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, who had urged Abdullah to intervene after videos surfaced on social media allegedly showing Kashmiris being harassed. 'Numerous videos showing Kashmiri students nationwide terrified for their safety are being widely shared on social media. Requesting @CM_JnK @OmarAbdullah sb to immediately intervene and speak to his counterparts across the country,' Dar said in his post on X. Kashmiri students in states such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh were allegedly asked to vacate their rented homes or university hostels on Wednesday, AFP quoted Jammu and Kashmir Students Association as saying. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir's Resident Commission in New Delhi has established a helpline for the students of Union territory studying across the country. "The students hailing from J&K, studying in different States, may contact Jammu and Kashmir Resident Commission, New Delhi in case of any help/assistance on 7303620090, 9682389265, 9419158581, 01124611108, 01124615475, 01124611157, 01126112021 and 01126112022," a release issued by the UT government reads. The Commission said that the helpline numbers would be available 24/7 to provide any necessary assistance. On Tuesday afternoon, terrorists opened fire in a meadow near the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam in south Kashmir, killing 26 people, most of them tourists. It marks the deadliest attack in the region since the 2019 Pulwama incident, which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel. With PTI, AFP inputs
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Threats to Kashmiri students: J&K CM says in touch with state govts
After reports of threats to Kashmiri students and traders in different states, including Himachal Pradesh, following Tuesday's Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that he is in touch with his counterparts. 'The J&K government is in touch with the governments of the states where these reports are originating from. I'm also in touch with my counterpart chief ministers in these states & have requested they take extra care,' Omar Abdullah wrote on X. Earlier, NC spokesman Imran Nabi Dar said that Kashmiri students were worried nationwide and sought the CM's intervention. 'Videos showing Kashmiri students nationwide terrified for their safety are being widely shared on social media. Requesting @CM_JnK @OmarAbdullah to immediately intervene and speak to his counterparts across the country,' Dar said. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) also issued a statement saying its chief Mehbooba Mufti had talked to Union home minister Amit Shah about the safety of Kashmiri students and traders. 'The former chief minister spoke with the Union home minister and raised the alarming issue of threats faced by Kashmiri students and traders in various parts of the country following the attack, one of the deadliest in the region since 2019. Mufti urged the home minister to intervene without delay to ensure the safety and protection of these vulnerable communities, wherever such incidents are being reported. The Kashmiri diaspora should not have to bear the brunt of this tragedy through threats and harassment. She requested Amit Shah ji to take immediate action to safeguard our students and traders, ensuring they can live and work without fear,' the party spokesman said quoting Mehbooba Mufti. Several videos are circulating on social media in which Kashmiri students in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and other places were asked to leave in the aftermath of the attack. Terrorists opened fire in a meadow near the tourist hub of Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists. It is the worst terror attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in February 2019 when 40 CRPF personnel were killed.
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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
'In touch with states over harassment of Kashmiris post-attack', says Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government was in touch with governments of states where Kashmiris were allegedly being harassed in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. "The J&K government is in touch with the governments of the states where these reports are originating from. I'm also in touch with my counterpart Chief Ministers in these states & have requested they take extra care," Abdullah posted on X. The J&K government is in touch with the governments of the states where these reports are originating from. I'm also in touch with my counterpart Chief Ministers in these states & have requested they take extra care. — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) April 24, 2025 He was responding to a post by ruling National Conference spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar seeking Abdullah's intervention after videos of Kashmiris being allegedly harassed emerged on social media. "Numerous videos showing Kashmiri students nationwide terrified for their safety are being widely shared on social media. Requesting @CM_JnK @OmarAbdullah sb to immediately intervene and speak to his counterparts across the country," Dar said in his post on X. Terrorists opened fire in a meadow near the tourist hub of Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists. It is the worst attack in Kashmir since the Pulwama strike in 2019 when 40 CRPF personnel were killed. (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.)
