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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Pak couple suspected to have died of thirst: SP
Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer superintendent of police Sudhir Choudhary Sunday said that Pakistani couple, Ravi Kumar (17) and Shanti Bai (15), who had crossed international border near Jaisalmer recently, suspected to have died of thirst and dehydration. Their bodies were found Saturday. A photograph of the scene revealed an empty jerry can positioned on the youth's face, illustrating the suffering they endured before their deaths. Kumar and Bai entered into an arranged marriage four months ago in Mirpur Mathelo, Ghotki district, Sindh province, Pakistan. They aspired to build a safe and prosperous life in India and had applied for visas. However, due to strained relations between India and Pakistan, their visa applications were rejected. Determined to reach India, they chose to cross the border illegally. Despite warnings from Kumar's father and a disagreement between them a week earlier, he proceeded with his plan. After crossing the border a week ago, they became disoriented in the Bhibhiyan desert and ultimately succumbed to dehydration. Their bodies were found with an empty jerry can, which they had used to carry water from Pakistan. A medical board conducted a post-mortem Sunday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nuova Škoda Octavia Škoda Scopri di più Undo Dilip Singh Sodha, district coordinator of the Hindu Pakistani Displaced Union and Border People Organization said that if the Indian govt returns the bodies, the relatives in Jaisalmer are prepared to accept them. If the bodies are not repatriated to Pakistan, the relatives are ready to perform the last rites in accordance with Hindu customs, he said. The SP said Pakistani national identity cards were discovered with the bodies, heightening security concerns. The incident might suggest infiltration from across the border or involvement in other criminal activities. Police and various security agencies are conducting a comprehensive investigation. Legal proceedings are being carried out in accordance with regulations, he said.
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Rajasthan: Jaisalmer declares blackout from 7.30 pm until 6 am
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], May 11 (ANI): In a precautionary move, the district administration of Jaisalmer has declared a blackout from 7.30 pm until 6 am on May 12. The official announcement urges all residents to switch off all lights in their homes and the surrounding areas during this period. 'All the citizens of Jaisalmer are requested that, as a precautionary measure, a blackout is declared from 7.30 pm today to 6 am tomorrow. Everyone should keep the lights in their homes and surroundings switched off,' read instructions from the Jaisalmer district administration. The Jaisalmer district administration has issued the guidelines as part of security protocols amid tensions between India and Pakistan. According to the official notification, all household and establishment lights must be switched off during blackout hours, and the movement of vehicles--including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers--will be strictly prohibited throughout the night. A 5-kilometre no-entry buffer zone has been enforced around the defence area, and any suspicious activity or persons in this region will be subject to strict legal action. Additionally, the operation of drones has been completely banned, and the use of firecrackers or fireworks is strictly prohibited throughout the district. The guidelines also said that people travelling on the Ramgarh-Tanot Road should complete their journey by 3 pm, after which the movement on the road will be prohibited. The district administration has appealed to residents to cooperate fully and follow the orders in the interest of national security. The unprecedented measures are part of a high-alert security protocol around key defence zones in the region. Earlier in the day, the Jaisalmer Superintendent of Police (SP) Sudhir Choudhary said that ammunition and suspicious items were found in some areas. The police official said that the public is advised to inform the police and not go closer to such suspicious items. 'The situation is more or less normal, but we are finding some ammunition and suspected objects at places; I appeal to the people not to get closer to them, inform the police, not to upload pictures of any suspicious object on social media, and follow the police directions,' Choudhary said. On Saturday, a fragment of a large Pakistani missile was destroyed by the Indian armed forces, found at Pokhran in Jaisalmer. Army personnel were seen at the spot after the debris from the projectile was retrieved. In light of this development, the Jaisalmer district administration issued instructions to the public. The District Administration and District Police have appealed to the general public and media that if suspicious objects or items such as ammunition are found, then the name of the location must not be made public. The instructions said that if anyone discovers suspicious objects, or items such as ammunition or other such objects, then immediately inform the Police Control Room and do not go near it or click pictures or record videos. 'The possibility of explosive material in the said suspicious object/ammunition objects cannot be ruled out, which can pose a complete threat to life and property. Therefore, maintain complete distance. The general public should maintain a distance of 100 meters from the suspicious object. Police will secure the suspicious objects/ammunition by cordoning them and will get them disposed of by establishing coordination with various security agencies,' read the instructions. 'The general public should not panic and remain patient. The district police will take immediate action and ensure security. The district police are ready to protect the general public. Police are monitoring social media. No one should share misleading, factless information on social media platforms. Otherwise, the district police will take strict legal action,' it read further. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Loud bang, then thick smoke: Projectile found in Jaisalmer safely defused
Police officials on Sunday revealed that a suspected projectile was safely defused in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, in an operation conducted in coordination with the Indian army and local police, following the ceasefire violation by Pakistan on Saturday night. Speaking to PTI news agency, SP Sudhir Choudhary urged locals to call the police if they come across projectiles or explosives in their farmland, also to maintain a 100-metre distance, to call the police and not to take any photographs. The Jaisalmer SP also informed reporters that the situation is more or less normal in the district, despite the discovery of suspicious items in some areas. Hours after Donald Trump announced the immediate India-Pakistan ceasefire, Pakistan violated the agreement and triggered cross-border firing. Several districts witnessed shelling and drone raids, and many also went into immediate blackout as air sirens were sounded. Meanwhile, at 11:00 pm, India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri held a press briefing and confirmed that Pakistan violated the ceasefire. 'For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today,' he said. 'The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations and we take very very serious note of these violations. 'We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility,' he added. According to reports, PM Narendra Modi directed the armed forces to give a response to any violation by Pakistan. Also, New Delhi will only reportedly talk to Islamabad through the channel of the director general of military operations. The authorities have said that the situation was put under control by Sunday morning, and hostilities had ceased by then.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
'We have our eyes on everyone': Inform us if Pakistan blackmails you, Jaisalmer SP tells people living in border areas
NEW DELHI: In a proactive security measure, authorities in Rajasthan's border areas have intensified surveillance and awareness efforts near defence establishments. Jaisalmer superintendent of police Sudhir Choudhary on Monday said the local police, in coordination with the (BSF), are carrying out inspections and engaging with residents to prevent any sensitive information from being leaked. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "In border areas, we, along with BSF officials, are inspecting and creating awareness among the people around defence establishments," said SP Choudhary. He warned that anyone found leaking information in exchange for money would face strict legal action. Highlighting concerns over espionage, the SP added, ' If someone leaks any information for money, they must face severe action. If anyone is doing so out of fear or being blackmailed by the Pakistani side via any relatives, that person needs to inform us.' Reassuring the public, Choudhary emphasized that a robust intelligence network is in place: 'We have our eyes on everyone, all the machinery, and intelligence agencies are active; even civilians provide us information.' The statement comes amid heightened alertness in border regions, where security agencies remain vigilant against any potential threats to national security.
