<p>Terrorists&nbsp;killed a Jammu and Kashmir Police constable in South Kashmir's Pulwama district. Terrorists fired upon Police Constable Reyaz Ahmad Thoker, S/O Ali Mohammed, at his residence at Gudroo, Pulwama. According to police, Reyaz had gone to drop off his&nbsp;4-year-old son at school. Police constable Reyaz was shifted to a hospital in an injured state but later succumbed to his injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police paid rich tributes to the policeman. A Wreath Laying ceremony was held in the Pulwama district, which was attended by top police and paramilitary officials.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It's a coward attack by terrorists on Our Jawan, who had gone to drop off his 4-year-old son. It’s condemnable and we have started our investigation into the matter." We will identify them and give them a befitting reply too. Jammu and Kashmir Police have been and will fight terrorists and terrorism, and incidents like these won’t affect our morale, "said Abdul Jabbar, DIG South Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The police also said that all the security arrangements have been put in place in South Kashmir with regard to the Amarnath&nbsp;Yatra.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>We have made all security arrangements. We are capable of dealing with any security challenge. "said Abdul Jabbar, DIG South Kashmir.</p>

<p>Police said that two terrorists carried out the attack and they will soon be identified.</p>

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Terrorists killed a Jammu and Kashmir Police constable in South Kashmir's Pulwama district. Terrorists fired upon Police Constable Reyaz Ahmad Thoker, S/O Ali Mohammed, at his residence at Gudroo, Pulwama.

Terrorists killed a Jammu and Kashmir Police constable in South Kashmir's Pulwama district. Terrorists fired upon Police Constable Reyaz Ahmad Thoker, S/O Ali Mohammed, at his residence at Gudroo, Pulwama. According to police, Reyaz had gone to drop off his 4-year-old son at school. Police constable Reyaz was shifted to a hospital in an injured state but later succumbed to his injuries. Jammu and Kashmir Police paid rich tributes to the policeman. A Wreath Laying ceremony was held in the Pulwama district, which was attended by top police and paramilitary officials. Also read | Kashmiri Pandit shot dead by terrorists, community protests across Kashmir "It's a coward attack by terrorists on Our Jawan, who had gone to drop off his 4-year-old son. It’s condemnable and we have started our investigation into the matter." We will identify them and give them a befitting reply too. Jammu and Kashmir Police have been and will fight terrorists and terrorism, and incidents like these won’t affect our morale, "said Abdul Jabbar, DIG South Kashmir. Watch | Gravitas: India's wheat exports avert global food crisis The police also said that all the security arrangements have been put in place in South Kashmir with regard to the Amarnath Yatra. Also read | Kashmir tourism breaks records, arrivals highest in 10 years We have made all security arrangements. We are capable of dealing with any security challenge. "said Abdul Jabbar, DIG South Kashmir. Police said that two terrorists carried out the attack and they will soon be identified. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Protests rocked various areas of the Kashmir Valley after the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit, Rahul Bhat, an employee with the revenue department in Kashmir. Rahul was shot at by terrorists in Tehsildar office Chadoora, of Budgam district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kashmiri Pandit community took out protests in central Kashmir, South Kashmir as well as the North to condemn the killing. Jammu and Kashmir Police said that two terrorists were involved in carrying out the attack and shot Rahul with a pistol.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''Terrorists fired upon one employee namely Shri Rahul Bhat from the minority community in Tehsildar office Chadoora, Budgam. The injured was immediately brought to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigation reveals that 02 terrorists are involved in this heinous crime &amp; have used pistol for committing this crime,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It's the first time since the 90's that the Kashmiri Pandit community has come out to protest against a killing. Migrant Kashmiri Pandits who have returned to Kashmir under the Prime Minister's rehabilitation package staged a protest and blocked the main Srinagar-Budgam Road outside their security colony in the Shiekhpora area. Protests by Kashmiri Pandits were reported from the Veesu and Mattan areas of Anantnag in South Kashmir as well.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha condemned the attack and said, ''I strongly condemn the barbaric killing of Rahul Bhat by terrorists at Budgam. Those behind this despicable terror attack will not go unpunished. J&amp;K Govt stands in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief''.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Politicians from Kashmir Valley have also condemned the killing and called it a gruesome murder. ''Condemn the gruesome act where in a Kashmiri Pandit boy Rahul Bhat was murdered in chadoora. Another life ended and another family devastated. My heart goes out to the bereaved family in this hour of grief. It also belies the false claims of normalcy in Kashmir,'' said Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Omar Abdullah, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir also tweeted and said, ''I unequivocally condemn the murderous militant attack on Rahul Bhatt. Rahul was a government employee working in the Tehsil office in Chadoora where he was attacked. Targeted killings continue &amp; a sense of fear grows unchecked. My heartfelt condolences to Rahul’s family. RIP''.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been an increase in the target attacks on Kashmiri Pandits and other non-locals in the valley in the last few months. It has raised a lot of fear among the minority communities living in the Valley.&nbsp;</p>

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Protests rocked various areas of the Kashmir Valley after the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit, Rahul Bhat, an employee with the revenue department in Kashmir. Rahul was shot at by terrorists in Tehsildar office Chadoora, of Budgam district.

Protests rocked various areas of the Kashmir Valley after the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit, Rahul Bhat, an employee with the revenue department in Kashmir. Rahul was shot at by terrorists in Tehsildar office Chadoora, of Budgam district. The Kashmiri Pandit community took out protests in central Kashmir, South Kashmir as well as the North to condemn the killing. Jammu and Kashmir Police said that two terrorists were involved in carrying out the attack and shot Rahul with a pistol. Also read | Kashmir tourism breaks records, arrivals highest in 10 years ''Terrorists fired upon one employee namely Shri Rahul Bhat from the minority community in Tehsildar office Chadoora, Budgam. The injured was immediately brought to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigation reveals that 02 terrorists are involved in this heinous crime & have used pistol for committing this crime,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. It's the first time since the 90's that the Kashmiri Pandit community has come out to protest against a killing. Migrant Kashmiri Pandits who have returned to Kashmir under the Prime Minister's rehabilitation package staged a protest and blocked the main Srinagar-Budgam Road outside their security colony in the Shiekhpora area. Protests by Kashmiri Pandits were reported from the Veesu and Mattan areas of Anantnag in South Kashmir as well. Watch | Economic impact of heatwave in India The LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha condemned the attack and said, ''I strongly condemn the barbaric killing of Rahul Bhat by terrorists at Budgam. Those behind this despicable terror attack will not go unpunished. J&K Govt stands in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief''. Politicians from Kashmir Valley have also condemned the killing and called it a gruesome murder. ''Condemn the gruesome act where in a Kashmiri Pandit boy Rahul Bhat was murdered in chadoora. Another life ended and another family devastated. My heart goes out to the bereaved family in this hour of grief. It also belies the false claims of normalcy in Kashmir,'' said Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Also read | India's deadly heat wave: Govt issues guidelines for schools, asks to modify timings Omar Abdullah, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir also tweeted and said, ''I unequivocally condemn the murderous militant attack on Rahul Bhatt. Rahul was a government employee working in the Tehsil office in Chadoora where he was attacked. Targeted killings continue & a sense of fear grows unchecked. My heartfelt condolences to Rahul’s family. RIP''. There has been an increase in the target attacks on Kashmiri Pandits and other non-locals in the valley in the last few months. It has raised a lot of fear among the minority communities living in the Valley. Watch WION LIVE HERE:

Kashmiri Pandit shot dead by terrorists, community protests across Kashmir

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police killed two Lashkar terrorists at Kreeri area of Dooru belt in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Police said that it was the same group that managed to escape the encounter site on April 16 at Watnad area. Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that the terrorists were an imminent threat to National Highway and Amarnath yatra. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>''This encounter is important in two aspects: first, it is the same group of terrorists, who escaped from Watnad encounter on 16/4/22 in which we lost one soldier. Second, the encounter site is very close to NHW and imminent threat to NHW &amp; Yatra neutralised. Operation still in progress,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG, Kashmir Police. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police had a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area after which a joint cordon and search operation was launched. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to police, the terrorists fired indiscriminately at the forces resulting in a gun-battle. In the exchange of fire, two terrorists were killed and their bodies were also retrieved. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir Police killed two Lashkar terrorists at Kreeri area of Dooru belt in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Police said that it was the same group that managed to escape the encounter site on April 16 at Watnad area.

Jammu and Kashmir Police killed two Lashkar terrorists at Kreeri area of Dooru belt in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Police said that it was the same group that managed to escape the encounter site on April 16 at Watnad area. Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that the terrorists were an imminent threat to National Highway and Amarnath yatra. ''This encounter is important in two aspects: first, it is the same group of terrorists, who escaped from Watnad encounter on 16/4/22 in which we lost one soldier. Second, the encounter site is very close to NHW and imminent threat to NHW & Yatra neutralised. Operation still in progress,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG, Kashmir Police. Also Read: Indian Railways presents new mothers with foldable 'baby berths’ on Mother's Day. Find out how is it Jammu and Kashmir Police had a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area after which a joint cordon and search operation was launched. According to police, the terrorists fired indiscriminately at the forces resulting in a gun-battle. In the exchange of fire, two terrorists were killed and their bodies were also retrieved. Watch | Heatwave in India: Cases of Vector-borne diseases rise × As there is a possibility of one more terrorist hiding in the area, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that the search operation is still on. The anti-terror operations have been intensified ahead of Amarnath Yatra. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Some national political party leaders in the Kashmir Valley have welcomed the framing of charges against eight accused, including a Hurriyat leader, in selling MBBS seats in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The special NIA court has framed charges against eight accused, including a Hurriyat leader, in selling MBBS seats in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A case under FIR No.05/2020 was registered in CIK/SIA on July 27, 2020 against unscrupulous persons who were hand in glove with some educational consultancies for arranging admission of J &amp; K residents in MBBS and other professional courses in various colleges, institutions, and universities in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the government, a huge amount of money was received in lien of such admission from the parents of the students, and the money so earned was ploughed into supporting terrorism in J&amp;K. It is pertinent to mention that recently, the Govt. of India/MCI issued notifications that professional degrees such as MBBS and other technical courses obtained from Pakistan will not be recognised in India.</p>

<p>The local BJP leaders have welcomed the step. "The first wrong thing is calling them Hurriyat leaders. These people are terrorists, whether Zaffar Akbar Bhat or those who are sitting in Pakistan or absconding. They ran a scam. They always try to damage the integrity of our country. They were funding the stone pelters. The decision and chargesheet are a welcome step. But this is not enough. Their properties should be seized, and the money they took for these seats and how they used the same money in terror activities, "said Altaf Thakur, BJP Spokesperson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some political leaders also said that action is finally being taken against those involved in big scams. For the last 30 years, the government of India never took any serious action against them, and for the first time, we are seeing some action being taken by the government. The scam of these medical seats was big, and we appreciate the steps taken by the government of India. We are glad action has been taken. We want severe punishment for these people involved so that no one ever does something like this in the future, "said G N Shaheen, UT President Janta Dal United.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the chargesheet, cogent evidence surfaced during the investigation that the money so received was passed on to terrorists, stone pelters, and OGW (s) for unlawful and terrorist activities. It was also revealed that admissions to MBBS and other professional courses in Pakistan were given preferentially to students who were close family members or relatives of killed terrorists, based on recommendations from Hurriyat members and accepted by their Pakistani counterparts.</p>

<p>Authorities in Pakistan granted admission to professional colleges to the next of kin (NOK) of killed terrorists as a compensation to boost morale, keep the pot of terror boiling in the valley, and infuse new spirit into the terror fold, based on Hurriyat recommendations.</p>

<p>The local political parties in the Kashmir Valley have not reacted to the issue.</p>


Some national political party leaders in the Kashmir Valley have welcomed the framing of charges against eight accused, including a Hurriyat leader, in selling MBBS seats in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Some national political party leaders in the Kashmir Valley have welcomed the framing of charges against eight accused, including a Hurriyat leader, in selling MBBS seats in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The special NIA court has framed charges against eight accused, including a Hurriyat leader, in selling MBBS seats in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A case under FIR No.05/2020 was registered in CIK/SIA on July 27, 2020 against unscrupulous persons who were hand in glove with some educational consultancies for arranging admission of J & K residents in MBBS and other professional courses in various colleges, institutions, and universities in Pakistan. According to the government, a huge amount of money was received in lien of such admission from the parents of the students, and the money so earned was ploughed into supporting terrorism in J&K. It is pertinent to mention that recently, the Govt. of India/MCI issued notifications that professional degrees such as MBBS and other technical courses obtained from Pakistan will not be recognised in India. The local BJP leaders have welcomed the step. "The first wrong thing is calling them Hurriyat leaders. These people are terrorists, whether Zaffar Akbar Bhat or those who are sitting in Pakistan or absconding. They ran a scam. They always try to damage the integrity of our country. They were funding the stone pelters. The decision and chargesheet are a welcome step. But this is not enough. Their properties should be seized, and the money they took for these seats and how they used the same money in terror activities, "said Altaf Thakur, BJP Spokesperson. Some political leaders also said that action is finally being taken against those involved in big scams. For the last 30 years, the government of India never took any serious action against them, and for the first time, we are seeing some action being taken by the government. The scam of these medical seats was big, and we appreciate the steps taken by the government of India. We are glad action has been taken. We want severe punishment for these people involved so that no one ever does something like this in the future, "said G N Shaheen, UT President Janta Dal United. According to the chargesheet, cogent evidence surfaced during the investigation that the money so received was passed on to terrorists, stone pelters, and OGW (s) for unlawful and terrorist activities. It was also revealed that admissions to MBBS and other professional courses in Pakistan were given preferentially to students who were close family members or relatives of killed terrorists, based on recommendations from Hurriyat members and accepted by their Pakistani counterparts. Authorities in Pakistan granted admission to professional colleges to the next of kin (NOK) of killed terrorists as a compensation to boost morale, keep the pot of terror boiling in the valley, and infuse new spirit into the terror fold, based on Hurriyat recommendations. The local political parties in the Kashmir Valley have not reacted to the issue.

Hurriyat leader and 7 others charged with selling Pakistan MBBS seats in Kashmir

<p>The Indian government is trying to make Jammu and Kashmir a sports hub, by introducing world-class infrastructure and a new sports policy for the Union Territory. According to the sports council of Jammu and Kashmir, around 500 athletes won medals in various games at the national level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been a massive change in sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Many new stadiums at the international level have been built while many others are being constructed in various districts of the Union Territory. The Sports Council of Jammu and Kashmir has been pushing youngsters to take up sports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It's happening. We are doing our best to attract more and more youngsters towards sports.&nbsp;If we talk about last year, thousands of youngsters were brought in to be trained in various sports. In every event we do, more than 200-300 athletes are registered with us. There are various disciplines. We are way ahead in the medal tally as well. Parents are supportive as well. Sadia won a medal in Wushu, while Arif represented us at the Winter Olympics. Parents are pushing children to go for sports and our efforts are also to bring in as many as possible. We have won more than 500 national medals since last year, "said Nuzhat Ara, Divisional Sports Officer, Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kashmir Division has shown immense potential in the national games in various sports. Hundreds of medals have been brought home by these young athletes in the national tournaments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We get a lot of time to train. We won so many medals last year, we won 70 golds, around 90 silver medals, and 145 bronze medals. We got these medals due to the continuous efforts from the last 3-4 years. A lot of changes have been made in the department. We have worked very hard with our secretary. We are also pushing athletes in major sports as well. We have built one indoor stadium in every district of Kashmir Valley.'' said Mushtaq Zargar, Sports Officer, Sports Council.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir also received a special package from the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. A 200-crore package has been given to the Union Territory. Special sports festivals are being organised in every district of Union territory to look for talent in these smaller areas and train them to become professional athletes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The government has focused a lot on sports in the last few years, especially in the last 5 years." The reason is that the government has done a lot of funding. We always had talent, but we needed infrastructure, and now finally we have all the facilities. We have indoor as well as indoor stadiums. This is just the start and now we have to work on the second phase, which is talent identification and major games. We have to keep the Olympics in our minds. The biggest field is the Olympics, and that's our target as well." Shafqat Shafi, Coach, Sports Council.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The youth of the valley are happy about the changes in the sports sector. Girls in huge numbers are taking up sports and representing India at national and international events.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I won a bronze medal at Kanyakumari recently in Wushu. It's a great step that sports are getting a lot of support from the government." I even see a lot of girls taking up sports, and it's great for our country. The parents should be supportive and proud of these girls too. I got to know about Wushu from my friends and started learning here. I won a bronze in my very first nationals. I want to go further and represent the country at international levels, "said K Mushtaq, Wushu Player."</p>

<p>The government has also been pushing for sports activities to keep the youth away from drugs and other illegal activities. The youngsters who pick up sports not only make a name for themselves but also earn out of it. These sportspeople are inspiring the younger generations also.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I started when I was in second and I played martial arts." I played for the Nationals and won gold, bronze, and many other medals. I hope youngsters stay away from drugs and take up sports, "said Shah Talha, a Wushu player.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the last two years, Kashmir athletes have proved their mettle. While Arif Khan represented India at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Sadia Tariq won India a gold medal at the Moscow Wushu Championship. Bilquis Mir, Director of water sports, also became the first Kashmiri woman to be a judge at the Olympics. And in the ongoing IPL, Umraan Malik has also made his name by being the fastest bowler in India.</p>


The Indian government is trying to make Jammu and Kashmir a sports hub, by introducing world-class infrastructure and a new sports policy for the Union Territory.

The Indian government is trying to make Jammu and Kashmir a sports hub, by introducing world-class infrastructure and a new sports policy for the Union Territory. According to the sports council of Jammu and Kashmir, around 500 athletes won medals in various games at the national level. There has been a massive change in sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Many new stadiums at the international level have been built while many others are being constructed in various districts of the Union Territory. The Sports Council of Jammu and Kashmir has been pushing youngsters to take up sports. Also read | Top LeT commander from Pak among two terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir "It's happening. We are doing our best to attract more and more youngsters towards sports. If we talk about last year, thousands of youngsters were brought in to be trained in various sports. In every event we do, more than 200-300 athletes are registered with us. There are various disciplines. We are way ahead in the medal tally as well. Parents are supportive as well. Sadia won a medal in Wushu, while Arif represented us at the Winter Olympics. Parents are pushing children to go for sports and our efforts are also to bring in as many as possible. We have won more than 500 national medals since last year, "said Nuzhat Ara, Divisional Sports Officer, Kashmir. The Kashmir Division has shown immense potential in the national games in various sports. Hundreds of medals have been brought home by these young athletes in the national tournaments. Watch | 31-year-old Kashmiri man becomes only Indian to qualify for winter Olympics 2022 "We get a lot of time to train. We won so many medals last year, we won 70 golds, around 90 silver medals, and 145 bronze medals. We got these medals due to the continuous efforts from the last 3-4 years. A lot of changes have been made in the department. We have worked very hard with our secretary. We are also pushing athletes in major sports as well. We have built one indoor stadium in every district of Kashmir Valley.'' said Mushtaq Zargar, Sports Officer, Sports Council. Jammu and Kashmir also received a special package from the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. A 200-crore package has been given to the Union Territory. Special sports festivals are being organised in every district of Union territory to look for talent in these smaller areas and train them to become professional athletes. "The government has focused a lot on sports in the last few years, especially in the last 5 years." The reason is that the government has done a lot of funding. We always had talent, but we needed infrastructure, and now finally we have all the facilities. We have indoor as well as indoor stadiums. This is just the start and now we have to work on the second phase, which is talent identification and major games. We have to keep the Olympics in our minds. The biggest field is the Olympics, and that's our target as well." Shafqat Shafi, Coach, Sports Council. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: The youth of the valley are happy about the changes in the sports sector. Girls in huge numbers are taking up sports and representing India at national and international events. "I won a bronze medal at Kanyakumari recently in Wushu. It's a great step that sports are getting a lot of support from the government." I even see a lot of girls taking up sports, and it's great for our country. The parents should be supportive and proud of these girls too. I got to know about Wushu from my friends and started learning here. I won a bronze in my very first nationals. I want to go further and represent the country at international levels, "said K Mushtaq, Wushu Player." The government has also been pushing for sports activities to keep the youth away from drugs and other illegal activities. The youngsters who pick up sports not only make a name for themselves but also earn out of it. These sportspeople are inspiring the younger generations also. Also read | India moving towards becoming high-tech manufacturing economy: Piyush Goyal "I started when I was in second and I played martial arts." I played for the Nationals and won gold, bronze, and many other medals. I hope youngsters stay away from drugs and take up sports, "said Shah Talha, a Wushu player. In the last two years, Kashmir athletes have proved their mettle. While Arif Khan represented India at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Sadia Tariq won India a gold medal at the Moscow Wushu Championship. Bilquis Mir, Director of water sports, also became the first Kashmiri woman to be a judge at the Olympics. And in the ongoing IPL, Umraan Malik has also made his name by being the fastest bowler in India.

Indian government to make Jammu-Kashmir a sports hub by building world class infrastructure

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police have killed two terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in an encounter in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.</p>

<p>Police officers said that top the Pakistani LeT terrorist commander Haider was among the terrorists killed in the encounter and called it a big success.</p>

<p>Both were involved in the recent killings of civilians and police personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police were acting on specific information on the presence of terrorists in the Cheyan Devsar area of Kulgam, following which the police and army jointly launched a cordon and search operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In the ensuing encounter, 2 terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT, including a Pakistani terrorist commander Haider, were killed and their bodies have been retrieved from the site of encounter. The other killed terrorist has been identified as Shahbaz Shah of Kulgam,” said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir.</p>

<p>The police found arms and ammunition including, an AK-56 rifle with four Magazines, a Pistol, a UBGL grenade launcher, and ID Cards from the site of the encounter.</p>

<p>As per police records, deceased Haider was active for more than two years in North Kashmir and had recently shifted his base to South Kashmir.</p>

<p>He was involved in several terror crimes, civilian atrocities and various killings, including that of police personnel Mohammad Sultan and constable Fayaz Ahmad on November 10, 2021, at Gulshan Chowk, Bandipora.</p>

<p>Besides, he was also involved in an attack on a police party near Nishat Park Bandipora on February 11 this year, in which special police officer Zubair Ahmad was killed while four personnel were injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The other killed terrorist Shahbaz Shah was a hybrid terrorist and was involved in the killing of a civilian Satish Kumar Singh on April 13 this year at Kakran area of Kulgam” Kumar said.</p>


Jammu and Kashmir Police have killed two terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in an encounter in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Police officers said that top the Pakistani LeT terrorist commander Haider was among the terrorists killed in the encounter and called it a big success.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have killed two terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in an encounter in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Police officers said that top the Pakistani LeT terrorist commander Haider was among the terrorists killed in the encounter and called it a big success. Both were involved in the recent killings of civilians and police personnel. The police were acting on specific information on the presence of terrorists in the Cheyan Devsar area of Kulgam, following which the police and army jointly launched a cordon and search operation. “In the ensuing encounter, 2 terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT, including a Pakistani terrorist commander Haider, were killed and their bodies have been retrieved from the site of encounter. The other killed terrorist has been identified as Shahbaz Shah of Kulgam,” said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir. The police found arms and ammunition including, an AK-56 rifle with four Magazines, a Pistol, a UBGL grenade launcher, and ID Cards from the site of the encounter. As per police records, deceased Haider was active for more than two years in North Kashmir and had recently shifted his base to South Kashmir. He was involved in several terror crimes, civilian atrocities and various killings, including that of police personnel Mohammad Sultan and constable Fayaz Ahmad on November 10, 2021, at Gulshan Chowk, Bandipora. Besides, he was also involved in an attack on a police party near Nishat Park Bandipora on February 11 this year, in which special police officer Zubair Ahmad was killed while four personnel were injured. “The other killed terrorist Shahbaz Shah was a hybrid terrorist and was involved in the killing of a civilian Satish Kumar Singh on April 13 this year at Kakran area of Kulgam” Kumar said.

Top LeT commander from Pak among two terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir

<p>Kashmir Valley is the first choice of tourists coming from the rest of the country to beat the heat. Thousands of tourists flock to the Kashmir Valley every single day. The main reason is the weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temperatures across North India have crossed 46 degrees while the temperature in Kashmir is hovering around 20 degrees, one of the reasons behind the increase in tourist arrivals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The whole of India is facing heatwave conditions, where temperatures are touching 50 degrees, and this has pushed the tourism industry further in the valley. All the hotels and houseboats are fully booked in Srinagar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Kashmir, I have been before but there is a lot of difference here now. I have travelled all over the world and in India too. Kashmir has always been the paradise on earth, the weather has always been wonderful. There is a lot of difference in the weather in the rest of the country and here'' said Kanan Joshi, Tourist.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Dal Lake area in Srinagar is flocked by hundreds of tourists. The shikaras and houseboats are full. There is a huge crowd outside the Mughal gardens. The hill stations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam are completely packed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tourists who are in Kashmir are saying that it's the best time to come to Kashmir to beat the heat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I had not seen Kashmir before; we were to travel abroad but then we thought of coming here. We went from 39 degrees to 20 degrees in Srinagar and it's beautiful. Preserve the beauty of our country. How people in foreign countries maintain the environment should be done in the same way here'' said Vikrant Joshi, Tourist.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Around 2 lakh tourists have visited Kashmir Valley since the heatwave began in other parts of the country. According to the data of the tourism department, about 90 flights operate daily from Srinagar and about 5 thousand tourists reach Kashmir daily. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Tourism saw a boom since winter this year and has broken all previous records. The tourism industry had suffered huge losses after the abrogation of Article 370 and Pandemic. Hotel houseboats are all booked until July. The Amarnath Yatra is also beginning at the end of June.&nbsp;</p>


Kashmir Valley is the first choice of tourists coming from the rest of the country to beat the heat. Thousands of tourists flock to the Kashmir Valley every single day.

Kashmir Valley is the first choice of tourists coming from the rest of the country to beat the heat. Thousands of tourists flock to the Kashmir Valley every single day. The main reason is the weather. The temperatures across North India have crossed 46 degrees while the temperature in Kashmir is hovering around 20 degrees, one of the reasons behind the increase in tourist arrivals. Also read | Oldest surviving Hizbul terrorist among three killed in Jammu and Kashmir The whole of India is facing heatwave conditions, where temperatures are touching 50 degrees, and this has pushed the tourism industry further in the valley. All the hotels and houseboats are fully booked in Srinagar. ''Kashmir, I have been before but there is a lot of difference here now. I have travelled all over the world and in India too. Kashmir has always been the paradise on earth, the weather has always been wonderful. There is a lot of difference in the weather in the rest of the country and here'' said Kanan Joshi, Tourist. Watch | Indian PM Modi reviews country's monsoon and heatwave preparedness The Dal Lake area in Srinagar is flocked by hundreds of tourists. The shikaras and houseboats are full. There is a huge crowd outside the Mughal gardens. The hill stations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam are completely packed. Tourists who are in Kashmir are saying that it's the best time to come to Kashmir to beat the heat. ''I had not seen Kashmir before; we were to travel abroad but then we thought of coming here. We went from 39 degrees to 20 degrees in Srinagar and it's beautiful. Preserve the beauty of our country. How people in foreign countries maintain the environment should be done in the same way here'' said Vikrant Joshi, Tourist. Also read | Residents of this Indian city will soon have made-in-India drones deliver their grocery Around 2 lakh tourists have visited Kashmir Valley since the heatwave began in other parts of the country. According to the data of the tourism department, about 90 flights operate daily from Srinagar and about 5 thousand tourists reach Kashmir daily. Tourism saw a boom since winter this year and has broken all previous records. The tourism industry had suffered huge losses after the abrogation of Article 370 and Pandemic. Hotel houseboats are all booked until July. The Amarnath Yatra is also beginning at the end of June.

As India reels under heat wave, Kashmir temperatures at below 20 degrees

<p>Indian Army's outgoing General-Officer-Commanding (GoC) 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey today said that there is a threat to Amarnath Yatra, but countermeasures are in place. He also added that he had joined the ‘philosophy of breaking the cycle of violence in Kashmir’ and had succeeded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''We hear a number of people talking about the Kashmir problem all the time. I believe it's not a Kashmir problem, but a problem in Kashmir. The wrong terminology if used maligns the land and people of the land and so is true about Kashmir. Although there would be some people who won’t be happy with the peaceful atmosphere, and they will keep on trying new methods to disrupt it. There is hope on the horizon. Many areas are back as economic hubs and Kashmiris are being a part of these opportunities.'' said GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Indian army GOC also said that while terrorists are being killed in encounters, they are also ensuring that local youth who have joined terror groups are given a chance to surrender. He said over 100 youth were brought back to the mainstream who had gone to join the terror ranks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The GOC also spoke about the American weapon left in Afghanistan making their way to the Kashmir region. He said ''We have surely found equipment and especially night sights and some other equipment which has got the stamp of foreign make. The numbers are not so much to be alarmed about. Our challenge has been armour piercing bullets which have now been used in the last one year, we have taken adequate measures to counter such challenges. ''&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the situation on the Line of Control is peaceful, the Indian army GoC says that they expected the rise in infiltration attempts after Eid and still are watching the situation.</p>

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<p>''There was only one credible attempt made around January and then there were some half-hearted Infiltration attempts. I was looking maybe after Eid; these attempts will start manifesting and I would rather wait and watch before making a confirmation. The numbers have reduced. Traditionally these are the times when infiltration increases, and we are quite alert on the border to ward them off'' said GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian army has also said that hybrid terrorists are no more a challenge in the Kashmir region.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Army's outgoing General-Officer-Commanding (GoC) 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey today said that there is a threat to Amarnath Yatra, but countermeasures are in place.

Indian Army's outgoing General-Officer-Commanding (GoC) 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey today said that there is a threat to Amarnath Yatra, but countermeasures are in place. He also added that he had joined the ‘philosophy of breaking the cycle of violence in Kashmir’ and had succeeded. ''We hear a number of people talking about the Kashmir problem all the time. I believe it's not a Kashmir problem, but a problem in Kashmir. The wrong terminology if used maligns the land and people of the land and so is true about Kashmir. Although there would be some people who won’t be happy with the peaceful atmosphere, and they will keep on trying new methods to disrupt it. There is hope on the horizon. Many areas are back as economic hubs and Kashmiris are being a part of these opportunities.'' said GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey. Also read | India need not be defensive about sourcing its energy security The Indian army GOC also said that while terrorists are being killed in encounters, they are also ensuring that local youth who have joined terror groups are given a chance to surrender. He said over 100 youth were brought back to the mainstream who had gone to join the terror ranks. The GOC also spoke about the American weapon left in Afghanistan making their way to the Kashmir region. He said ''We have surely found equipment and especially night sights and some other equipment which has got the stamp of foreign make. The numbers are not so much to be alarmed about. Our challenge has been armour piercing bullets which have now been used in the last one year, we have taken adequate measures to counter such challenges. '' While the situation on the Line of Control is peaceful, the Indian army GoC says that they expected the rise in infiltration attempts after Eid and still are watching the situation. Watch | Tourism boom in Kashmir: Indian Army helps boost Kashmir tourism ''There was only one credible attempt made around January and then there were some half-hearted Infiltration attempts. I was looking maybe after Eid; these attempts will start manifesting and I would rather wait and watch before making a confirmation. The numbers have reduced. Traditionally these are the times when infiltration increases, and we are quite alert on the border to ward them off'' said GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey. The Indian army has also said that hybrid terrorists are no more a challenge in the Kashmir region. Watch WION LIVE HERE: Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

Indian army's outgoing GOC says 'not a Kashmir problem, but a problem in Kashmir', wrong terminology maligns

<p>The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir&nbsp;region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that it's definitely&nbsp;a challenge, but the Indian Army is all ready to tackle any such issue. According to the Indian army, equipments from Afghanistan have&nbsp;been recovered near the Line of Control and in a few encounters as well. The Indian army had found&nbsp;some night vision devices and satellite&nbsp;phones.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sources in security said that traces of satellite&nbsp;phones being used by terror groups have been found in the Kashmir region and are&nbsp;sent to the National Technical Research Organisation for analysis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"There are equipment and weapon systems that are used around the world that have found a way inside. It's definitely a challenge, but we have also changed our rules of engagement and procedures to contest that point. They have been found. They are not in large numbers, but there are signatures and we have recovered them in some encounters and some on the Line of Control, so it's not a big challenge.&nbsp;We have been able to work around that system. "&nbsp;said&nbsp;General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian army also says a lot of foreign terrorists in the valley were on the quiet and they were putting up local terrorists in the forefront. And as local terrorist numbers start coming down, the foreign terrorists are getting slowly exposed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"These terrorists were quiet. They were putting the local terrorists as the face of terrorist activities." As the numbers of local terrorists started coming down, they are getting exposed and are compelled to come out of hiding to carry out terror activities against the locals and no locals of the valley. ''Said&nbsp;General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian army says there has been only one infiltration attempt made by terrorists from across the border, but it was foiled. The security grid on the LoC has been made full proof.&nbsp;</p>


The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region.

The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region. He said that it's definitely a challenge, but the Indian Army is all ready to tackle any such issue. According to the Indian army, equipments from Afghanistan have been recovered near the Line of Control and in a few encounters as well. The Indian army had found some night vision devices and satellite phones. Also read | Indian Coast Guard saves all six crew members of sinking ship off India's west coast Sources in security said that traces of satellite phones being used by terror groups have been found in the Kashmir region and are sent to the National Technical Research Organisation for analysis. Watch | Indians are people with a lot of humility, says Indian-origin German politician Dr Bala S Ramani "There are equipment and weapon systems that are used around the world that have found a way inside. It's definitely a challenge, but we have also changed our rules of engagement and procedures to contest that point. They have been found. They are not in large numbers, but there are signatures and we have recovered them in some encounters and some on the Line of Control, so it's not a big challenge. We have been able to work around that system. " said General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Indian army also says a lot of foreign terrorists in the valley were on the quiet and they were putting up local terrorists in the forefront. And as local terrorist numbers start coming down, the foreign terrorists are getting slowly exposed. Also read | Family of 5 Lankan Tamils arrive on Indian shores, flee island nation carrying infant "These terrorists were quiet. They were putting the local terrorists as the face of terrorist activities." As the numbers of local terrorists started coming down, they are getting exposed and are compelled to come out of hiding to carry out terror activities against the locals and no locals of the valley. ''Said General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey. The Indian army says there has been only one infiltration attempt made by terrorists from across the border, but it was foiled. The security grid on the LoC has been made full proof.

Indian Army recovers military equipment sent from Afghanistan in Kashmir

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police, on Thursday, arrested three over-the-ground workers (OGWs) involved in smuggling arms and ammunition across Line of Control (LoC). Arm and ammunition was seized from them. In North Kashmir's Kupwara district, JK Police arrested three OGWs involved in arms traficking in the district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police had an Input about the module working for the terror organisations operating in the valley. Based on specific information, a police team of Karnah police station led by its Station House Officer Mudasir Ahmed under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Syed Majeed arrested the trio from different localities of the area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The trio identified as Mohammed Amir, son of Mohammed Shakoor Kalas, Nisar Ahmad, son of Manzoor Kalas, residents of Hajitra Karnah and Kafeel Ahmad, son of Late Abdul Rehman Bhat, a resident of Sudhpora Karnah during their custodial interrogation revealed that they are involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition from across the LoC to further make it available to the active terrorists operating in the Valley," said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Police also recovered one Chinese pistol along with a magazine and 14 live cartridges from the arrested. Police also say that more recoveries and arrests are expected in coming days. A case under sections 7/25 IA Act, 13, 18, 23, 39 UA(P) Act has been registered.</p>


Jammu and Kashmir Police, on Thursday, arrested three over-the-ground workers (OGWs) involved in smuggling arms and ammunition across Line of Control (LoC). Arm and ammunition was seized from them.

Jammu and Kashmir Police, on Thursday, arrested three over-the-ground workers (OGWs) involved in smuggling arms and ammunition across Line of Control (LoC). Arm and ammunition was seized from them. In North Kashmir's Kupwara district, JK Police arrested three OGWs involved in arms traficking in the district. Police had an Input about the module working for the terror organisations operating in the valley. Based on specific information, a police team of Karnah police station led by its Station House Officer Mudasir Ahmed under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Syed Majeed arrested the trio from different localities of the area. "The trio identified as Mohammed Amir, son of Mohammed Shakoor Kalas, Nisar Ahmad, son of Manzoor Kalas, residents of Hajitra Karnah and Kafeel Ahmad, son of Late Abdul Rehman Bhat, a resident of Sudhpora Karnah during their custodial interrogation revealed that they are involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition from across the LoC to further make it available to the active terrorists operating in the Valley," said Jammu and Kashmir Police. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × The Police also recovered one Chinese pistol along with a magazine and 14 live cartridges from the arrested. Police also say that more recoveries and arrests are expected in coming days. A case under sections 7/25 IA Act, 13, 18, 23, 39 UA(P) Act has been registered.

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<p>A picture taken of a kebab seller in Srinagar's Khayam area has won an international food photo contest. Debdatta Chakraborty was awarded the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chakraborty said&nbsp;that he took the picture in the busy food street of Khayam chowk in Srinagar while the kebab sellers were just setting it up.</p>

<p>Due to the wind in the area, the smoke had filled the whole street with the aroma of kebabs. The picture was titled "Kebabiyana" in which the seller is seen in a cloud of smoke while roasting the seekh kebabs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chakraborty&nbsp;while speaking to WION&nbsp;said that the photo was&nbsp;taken on Valentine's Day, 14th February 2021. He laughed while revealing the date of the picture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''It was a very cold evening in the month of February, I went to the food street of Khayam to take some pictures as I have always been interested in taking pictures of food. I think food connects us all. When I entered the area, there was a cold breeze and the kebab sellers had just started making the kebab's and the whole area was filled with smoke and aroma of kebabs. After taking the picture, I did show it to the kebab seller and he was quite happy with it,'' said Debdatta Chakraborty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chakraborty is based in Kolkata and has been interested in photography since his childhood. He says his father loved photography and that's how he got interested in it as well.</p>

<p>He had submitted the entry for the award in December 2021 and while sharing the award details on his Instagram handle, he said "can't believe it".&nbsp;</p>


A picture taken of a kebab seller in Srinagar's Khayam area has won an international food photo contest. Debdatta Chakraborty was awarded the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2022.

A picture taken of a kebab seller in Srinagar's Khayam area has won an international food photo contest. Debdatta Chakraborty was awarded the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2022. Chakraborty said that he took the picture in the busy food street of Khayam chowk in Srinagar while the kebab sellers were just setting it up. Due to the wind in the area, the smoke had filled the whole street with the aroma of kebabs. The picture was titled "Kebabiyana" in which the seller is seen in a cloud of smoke while roasting the seekh kebabs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Debdatta Chakraborty (@cdebdatta) × Chakraborty while speaking to WION said that the photo was taken on Valentine's Day, 14th February 2021. He laughed while revealing the date of the picture. ''It was a very cold evening in the month of February, I went to the food street of Khayam to take some pictures as I have always been interested in taking pictures of food. I think food connects us all. When I entered the area, there was a cold breeze and the kebab sellers had just started making the kebab's and the whole area was filled with smoke and aroma of kebabs. After taking the picture, I did show it to the kebab seller and he was quite happy with it,'' said Debdatta Chakraborty. Chakraborty is based in Kolkata and has been interested in photography since his childhood. He says his father loved photography and that's how he got interested in it as well. He had submitted the entry for the award in December 2021 and while sharing the award details on his Instagram handle, he said "can't believe it".

Picture of kebab seller in Kashmir wins international award

<p>Security forces in India killed two terrorists belonging to the Al Badr outfit in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. Jammu and Kashmir police said that 62 terrorists have been killed in the various operations in the Kashmir valley in the first four months of 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu Kashmir police said that 39 terrorists belonging to&nbsp;&nbsp;Lashkar-e-Taiba, 15 terrorists of Jaish, six terrorists of Hizbul Mujahideen, and two&nbsp;terrorists of Al Badr have been killed this year.</p>

<p>Out of 62 terrorists killed, 15 were foreigners, mostly Pakistanis, and 47 were locals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-three-arrested-for-trafficking-arms-for-terrorists-474521">Jammu and Kashmir: Three arrested for trafficking arms for terrorists</a></strong></p>

<p>"Total terrorists killed in encounters so far this year= 62. Terror Outfit wise: LeT = 39, JeM=15, HM =06, Al-Badr =02. Among the total 62 killed terrorists, 47 were local terrorists &amp; 15 foreign terrorists," said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier today, two local militants of the Al-Badr outfit were killed in an encounter between the security forces and militants in Mitrigam village of Murran area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-jammu-and-kashmir-cm-omar-abdullah-says-pagd-should-fight-elections-jointly-against-bjp-474341">Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah says PAGD should fight elections jointly against BJP</a></strong></p>

<p>"Both killed terrorists have been identified as Aijaz Hafiz and Shahid Ayub. 02 AK 47 rifles recovered. Both belong to Al Badr outfit. Both had been involved in a series of attacks on outside labourers in Pulwama in the month of March-April 2022.Operation is over," said Kumar.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu Kashmir police informed that a soldier was also injured during initial exchange of fire. The officer has been shifted to the hospital for treatment.&nbsp;</p>


Security forces in India killed two terrorists belonging to the Al Badr outfit in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. Jammu and Kashmir police said that 62 terrorists have been killed in the various operations in the Kashmir valley in the first four months of 2022.

Security forces in India killed two terrorists belonging to the Al Badr outfit in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. Jammu and Kashmir police said that 62 terrorists have been killed in the various operations in the Kashmir valley in the first four months of 2022. Jammu Kashmir police said that 39 terrorists belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba, 15 terrorists of Jaish, six terrorists of Hizbul Mujahideen, and two terrorists of Al Badr have been killed this year. Out of 62 terrorists killed, 15 were foreigners, mostly Pakistanis, and 47 were locals. Also read | Jammu and Kashmir: Three arrested for trafficking arms for terrorists "Total terrorists killed in encounters so far this year= 62. Terror Outfit wise: LeT = 39, JeM=15, HM =06, Al-Badr =02. Among the total 62 killed terrorists, 47 were local terrorists & 15 foreign terrorists," said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir. Earlier today, two local militants of the Al-Badr outfit were killed in an encounter between the security forces and militants in Mitrigam village of Murran area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Watch | Gravitas: India slams UNSC 'reform' backed by the West Also read | Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah says PAGD should fight elections jointly against BJP "Both killed terrorists have been identified as Aijaz Hafiz and Shahid Ayub. 02 AK 47 rifles recovered. Both belong to Al Badr outfit. Both had been involved in a series of attacks on outside labourers in Pulwama in the month of March-April 2022.Operation is over," said Kumar. Jammu Kashmir police informed that a soldier was also injured during initial exchange of fire. The officer has been shifted to the hospital for treatment.

India: Two terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter; so far 62 terrorists killed in Kashmir this year

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