The Jammu and Kashmir police have&nbsp;busted a terror funding and recruitment module in North Kashmir's Kupwara district. Six people have been arrested by the police and arms and ammunition were also recovered.&nbsp;The&nbsp;police said that they had received multiple inputs about an individual in Kupwara running a terror funding racket under the garb of an NGO.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir police said that in a major success against the perpetrators of terrorism in Kashmir, Kupwara police along with Army’s 21 RR and 47 RR busted a deep-rooted terror funding and recruitment module running in North Kashmir.&nbsp;

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''After receiving multiple inputs regarding an individual, Bilal Ahmed Dar hailing from Cheerkote area of Kupwara district, a joint operation was launched by the Army and Kupwara police to nab him from the&nbsp;Nutnussa and Lolab localities of Kupwara. After thorough interrogation, the individual revealed that he&nbsp;was running a terror funding racket with five other people from different parts of North Kashmir under the garb of a fake NGO called Islahi Falahi Relief Trust&nbsp;(IFRT)&nbsp;which claimed to provide monetary assistance to poor and needy families,'' said Kupwara SSP Yougal Manhas.&nbsp;

The police said that these individuals were actively involved in coordinating the funding for terror activities and aiding recruitment by organizing 'Ijtema' meetings in different villages where Bilal along with other members of the NGO would try and lure young people into anti-national activities. According to police, Bilal had revealed names of five other accomplices.&nbsp;

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''Bilal also revealed the names of his accomplices as Wahid Ahmed Bhatt&nbsp;from Kachloo, Langet, and Javed Ahmed Najar from Singhpora, Baramulla and two other individuals, namely Mushtaq Ahmed Najar of Brath Sopore and Bashir Ahmed Mir from Mundji area of Sopore. Another individual,&nbsp;Zubair Ahmed Dar&nbsp;from Cheerkote, who is Bilal’s cousin, was also actively involved in the module. The module was being coordinated by Pakistan-based handlers to aid the operations of Tehreek-e-ul Mujahideen Jammu &amp; Kashmir&nbsp;(TuMJK)&nbsp;in North Kashmir,"&nbsp;said Kupwara SSP Yougal Manhas.&nbsp;

According to Jammu and Kashmir police, the modus operandi of the group was to go to different villages and conduct events and gatherings under the garb of the NGO and collect money by asking for charity and also scout for potential soft targets as recruits. The accounts in the NGO’s name were being used to launder money for the TuMJK.

''The group was also responsible for sticking anti-national posters&nbsp;around the 15th of August and during the visit of Union Home Minister of India&nbsp;to Baramulla. Bilal specifically also admitted to hoisting a Pakistan&nbsp;flag&nbsp;inside Markaz Jamia Masjid Kupwara on the 14th of August on the instructions of his Pakistani handlers. The group was also actively collecting explosive materials which are known to be used in IEDs,'' the SSP&nbsp;Kupwara said.&nbsp;

Police said that a huge quantity of arms, ammunition, raw material to prepare IEDs and incriminating material has also been recovered from all the apprehended individuals. This includes five pistols, 10 magazines, 49 pistol ammunition, two grenades and one IED.

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The Jammu and Kashmir police have busted a terror funding and recruitment module in North Kashmir's Kupwara district. Six people have been arrested by the police and arms and ammunition were also recovered.

The Jammu and Kashmir police have busted a terror funding and recruitment module in North Kashmir's Kupwara district. Six people have been arrested by the police and arms and ammunition were also recovered. The police said that they had received multiple inputs about an individual in Kupwara running a terror funding racket under the garb of an NGO. Jammu and Kashmir police said that in a major success against the perpetrators of terrorism in Kashmir, Kupwara police along with Army’s 21 RR and 47 RR busted a deep-rooted terror funding and recruitment module running in North Kashmir. Also Read | Four terrorists killed in two encounters in Kashmir Valley ''After receiving multiple inputs regarding an individual, Bilal Ahmed Dar hailing from Cheerkote area of Kupwara district, a joint operation was launched by the Army and Kupwara police to nab him from the Nutnussa and Lolab localities of Kupwara. After thorough interrogation, the individual revealed that he was running a terror funding racket with five other people from different parts of North Kashmir under the garb of a fake NGO called Islahi Falahi Relief Trust (IFRT) which claimed to provide monetary assistance to poor and needy families,'' said Kupwara SSP Yougal Manhas. The police said that these individuals were actively involved in coordinating the funding for terror activities and aiding recruitment by organizing 'Ijtema' meetings in different villages where Bilal along with other members of the NGO would try and lure young people into anti-national activities. According to police, Bilal had revealed names of five other accomplices. Also Read | Former Jammu and Kashmir CMs Omar and Mehbooba decide not to contest assembly elections ''Bilal also revealed the names of his accomplices as Wahid Ahmed Bhatt from Kachloo, Langet, and Javed Ahmed Najar from Singhpora, Baramulla and two other individuals, namely Mushtaq Ahmed Najar of Brath Sopore and Bashir Ahmed Mir from Mundji area of Sopore. Another individual, Zubair Ahmed Dar from Cheerkote, who is Bilal’s cousin, was also actively involved in the module. The module was being coordinated by Pakistan-based handlers to aid the operations of Tehreek-e-ul Mujahideen Jammu & Kashmir (TuMJK) in North Kashmir," said Kupwara SSP Yougal Manhas. According to Jammu and Kashmir police, the modus operandi of the group was to go to different villages and conduct events and gatherings under the garb of the NGO and collect money by asking for charity and also scout for potential soft targets as recruits. The accounts in the NGO’s name were being used to launder money for the TuMJK. ''The group was also responsible for sticking anti-national posters around the 15th of August and during the visit of Union Home Minister of India to Baramulla. Bilal specifically also admitted to hoisting a Pakistan flag inside Markaz Jamia Masjid Kupwara on the 14th of August on the instructions of his Pakistani handlers. The group was also actively collecting explosive materials which are known to be used in IEDs,'' the SSP Kupwara said. Police said that a huge quantity of arms, ammunition, raw material to prepare IEDs and incriminating material has also been recovered from all the apprehended individuals. This includes five pistols, 10 magazines, 49 pistol ammunition, two grenades and one IED.

Kashmir: Terror funding and recruitment module busted in Kupwara, 6 arrested

The Government of India has reserved seats in the MBBS and BDS courses for the academic year 2022-23 for the terror&nbsp;victims in Jammu and Kashmir.

The government has decided to keep seats reserved from the central pool for the spouse or children of terrorist victims for the academic year 2022-23.

An official order was passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) citing a letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs.&nbsp;

''Pursuant to communication No.17015/47/2022-CT-II dated 01.11.2022 from Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, offline applications are invited from eligible candidates on prescribed format annexed as Annexure-A to this notification for allocation of MBBS/BDS Seats from the Central Pool for Spouse of Children of Terrorist Victims for the academic year 2022-23. '' said the government order.&nbsp;

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The government has laid down the eligibility criteria for the students applying for the courses. Under this, the students applying need to be permanent residents of J&amp;K, the employees of the J&amp;K government concerned, the employees of central/other state&nbsp;government on deputation to J&amp;K and the employees of central /other State government posted in and having their headquarters in the state will be considered eligible.

“The children of central and state government employees aforementioned should be treated at par with the local resident,'' the order stated.

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The government has also decided to give preference to those students who lost parents and to those who lost their earning family member&nbsp;in the terrorist attack.&nbsp;

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''Children whose both parents have been killed by terrorists will come under priority 1. The children of families whose sole bread earners have been killed by terrorists will be under priority 2 and the wards of victims with permanent disability and serious injury caused by terrorist operations will be under priority 3,'' said the order.

The government order further states that the selection of the candidates would be made according to their performance in the National Eligibility-Cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam.

The last date for the submission for the application is November 11, 2022.&nbsp;

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The Government of India has reserved seats in the MBBS and BDS courses for the academic year 2022-23 for the terror victims in Jammu and Kashmir. The government has decided to keep seats reserved from the central pool for the spouse or children of terrorist victims for the academic year 2022-23.

The Government of India has reserved seats in the MBBS and BDS courses for the academic year 2022-23 for the terror victims in Jammu and Kashmir. The government has decided to keep seats reserved from the central pool for the spouse or children of terrorist victims for the academic year 2022-23. An official order was passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) citing a letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs. ''Pursuant to communication No.17015/47/2022-CT-II dated 01.11.2022 from Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, offline applications are invited from eligible candidates on prescribed format annexed as Annexure-A to this notification for allocation of MBBS/BDS Seats from the Central Pool for Spouse of Children of Terrorist Victims for the academic year 2022-23. '' said the government order. Watch | Festive season brings cheer to India auto firms The government has laid down the eligibility criteria for the students applying for the courses. Under this, the students applying need to be permanent residents of J&K, the employees of the J&K government concerned, the employees of central/other state government on deputation to J&K and the employees of central /other State government posted in and having their headquarters in the state will be considered eligible. “The children of central and state government employees aforementioned should be treated at par with the local resident,'' the order stated. Also read | Indian Supreme Court upholds reservation for economically poor The government has also decided to give preference to those students who lost parents and to those who lost their earning family member in the terrorist attack. Also read | US diplomats visit Srinagar weeks after American envoy in Pak visited PoK ''Children whose both parents have been killed by terrorists will come under priority 1. The children of families whose sole bread earners have been killed by terrorists will be under priority 2 and the wards of victims with permanent disability and serious injury caused by terrorist operations will be under priority 3,'' said the order. The government order further states that the selection of the candidates would be made according to their performance in the National Eligibility-Cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam. The last date for the submission for the application is November 11, 2022. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Medical seats reserved for terror victims in Jammu and Kashmir

Two former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir have decided to not contest the&nbsp;assembly elections. NCP leader Omar Abdullah and PDP chief&nbsp;Mehbooba Mufti have decided to not contest the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir which are to be held next year. Both of them have decided that they will not contest the elections until the central government restores statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. &nbsp;

The state of Jammu and Kashmir was converted into a Union Territory on August 4, 2019. Since then, the regional political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have been pushing for the restoration of statehood.&nbsp;

''Omar has said from the beginning&nbsp;that if the statehood is not restored, he won't&nbsp;fight elections," said National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah.

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PDP president Mehbooba Mufti had also said that she will not contest the assembly elections. Mehbooba had said that the next assembly election&nbsp;is not her priority, neither is attaining power.

''Election is not my priority personally. Elections will happen, and my party will participate but my priority is to fight the prevailing situation in the valley. People are suffocated, there is monitoring everywhere, they have caged our thoughts as well. There is so much suppression and so many arrests, poor boys are being taken to jails outside&nbsp;J&amp;K, unemployment&nbsp;issues. Our existence&nbsp;is under threat, the BJP is trying to finish our existence,'' said Mehbooba.&nbsp;

While both the former chief ministers have decided to not contest the upcoming assembly elections, their&nbsp;parties--National Conference and&nbsp;PDP--will be contesting the assembly polls. PDP has been pushing for a coalition between all People's&nbsp;Alliance for Gupkar Declaration&nbsp;(PAGD) parties&nbsp;with an agenda to keep BJP away from power.&nbsp;

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Two former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir have decided to not contest the assembly elections. NCP leader Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti have decided to not contest the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir which are to be held next year.

Two former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir have decided to not contest the assembly elections. NCP leader Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti have decided to not contest the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir which are to be held next year. Both of them have decided that they will not contest the elections until the central government restores statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The state of Jammu and Kashmir was converted into a Union Territory on August 4, 2019. Since then, the regional political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have been pushing for the restoration of statehood. ''Omar has said from the beginning that if the statehood is not restored, he won't fight elections," said National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah. Also Read | Mehbooba Mufti takes a dig at the centre while congratulating Rishi Sunak, BJP hits back PDP president Mehbooba Mufti had also said that she will not contest the assembly elections. Mehbooba had said that the next assembly election is not her priority, neither is attaining power. ''Election is not my priority personally. Elections will happen, and my party will participate but my priority is to fight the prevailing situation in the valley. People are suffocated, there is monitoring everywhere, they have caged our thoughts as well. There is so much suppression and so many arrests, poor boys are being taken to jails outside J&K, unemployment issues. Our existence is under threat, the BJP is trying to finish our existence,'' said Mehbooba. While both the former chief ministers have decided to not contest the upcoming assembly elections, their parties--National Conference and PDP--will be contesting the assembly polls. PDP has been pushing for a coalition between all People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) parties with an agenda to keep BJP away from power.

Former Jammu and Kashmir CMs Omar and Mehbooba decide not to contest assembly elections

Kashmir receives seasons first major snowfall - In pictures

In India, two non-local labourers were shot at by terrorists in the Dialgam area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Both were shifted to the hospital in an injured state and are being treated for bullet injuries.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir's police said that the terrorist fired upon two non-local labourers, one from Bihar and the other one from Nepal. The labourers were working at a private SAPS school in the Bondialgam area of Anantnag district.&nbsp;

"At about 1900hrs, police received information about a terror incident at Wanihama area of Anantnag. Senior police officers reached the spot. Preliminary investigations revealed that terrorist had fired upon two outside labourers, working at a private School (SAPS) at Wanihama area of Anantnag," said Vijay Kumar, the ADGP Police.&nbsp;

"They have been identified as Bekuu Ram, a resident of Bihar, &amp; Tej Bahadur, a resident of Nepal. In this terror incident, both the labourers received gunshot injuries and were immediately shifted to hospital for treatment," Kumar added.&nbsp;

According to Jammu and Kashmir police, both the victims were called by terrorists to come out for some work and the moment they came out, terrorists fired upon them with a pistol. &nbsp;

ADGP Kashmir Shri Vijay Kumar&nbsp;said, "This cowardice and inhumane act of terrorism is being investigated on top priority and the terrorists involved in this terror crime would be brought to justice soon. Area has been cordoned and search in the area is going on."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, J&amp;K Police in Pulwama along with Army (44RR) and CRPF (183Bn) at a checkpoint established at Khamri Chowk area of Pulwama have arrested a terrorist associate of proscribed terror outfit LeT.&nbsp;

He has been identified as Zubair Ahmad Dar, son of Ali Mohd Dar, resident of Arigam Pulwama. Police said that incriminating materials and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession.&nbsp;

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In India, two non-local labourers were shot at by terrorists in the Dialgam area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Both were shifted to the hospital in an injured state and are being treated for bullet injuries.

In India, two non-local labourers were shot at by terrorists in the Dialgam area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Both were shifted to the hospital in an injured state and are being treated for bullet injuries. Jammu and Kashmir's police said that the terrorist fired upon two non-local labourers, one from Bihar and the other one from Nepal. The labourers were working at a private SAPS school in the Bondialgam area of Anantnag district. "At about 1900hrs, police received information about a terror incident at Wanihama area of Anantnag. Senior police officers reached the spot. Preliminary investigations revealed that terrorist had fired upon two outside labourers, working at a private School (SAPS) at Wanihama area of Anantnag," said Vijay Kumar, the ADGP Police. "They have been identified as Bekuu Ram, a resident of Bihar, & Tej Bahadur, a resident of Nepal. In this terror incident, both the labourers received gunshot injuries and were immediately shifted to hospital for treatment," Kumar added. According to Jammu and Kashmir police, both the victims were called by terrorists to come out for some work and the moment they came out, terrorists fired upon them with a pistol. ADGP Kashmir Shri Vijay Kumar said, "This cowardice and inhumane act of terrorism is being investigated on top priority and the terrorists involved in this terror crime would be brought to justice soon. Area has been cordoned and search in the area is going on." Meanwhile, J&K Police in Pulwama along with Army (44RR) and CRPF (183Bn) at a checkpoint established at Khamri Chowk area of Pulwama have arrested a terrorist associate of proscribed terror outfit LeT. He has been identified as Zubair Ahmad Dar, son of Ali Mohd Dar, resident of Arigam Pulwama. Police said that incriminating materials and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Kashmir Valley has been splashed with&nbsp;the colour red in the autumn season. It's a magical change that thousands of tourists from across India and the world come to witness. The chinar (maple) trees in Kashmir look as if they have been decorated&nbsp;with layers of colours. The visuals that tourists have seen only in Bollywood films.&nbsp;

The world-famous Mughal gardens of Kashmir have a red carpet spread of these chinar trees with the background of Zabarwan Hills. The Nishat garden, Shalimar Bagh, Naseem Bagh, and Chinar Bagh are seeing a huge&nbsp;rush of tourists enjoying these beautiful visuals and taking photos in these breathtakingly beautiful locations.&nbsp;

''I am loving it. I came specially for this, and I have seen this in 'Mohabbatein' movie. We wanted to experience it and we love it. Kashmir is so beautiful. It's amazing, especially the weather and I will say that everyone should come here. We always saw it in movies but finally&nbsp;got to see it in real life. We are taking pictures and videos and sharing it on social media so that more people should come here,'' said Pooja, a tourist from&nbsp;Chandigarh.

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Some of the tourists had&nbsp;just read about&nbsp;autumn&nbsp;and never seen it. As the rest of India does not have four&nbsp;seasons like the Kashmir Valley.

''It's definitely beautiful and we had read in our schools about these Mughal gardens, a picture was formed in our heads of how it will be. I have visited the Pinjore&nbsp;Gardens in Chandigarh&nbsp;which is inspired by this, but it's nowhere comparable to this, this is so much beautiful. The calm and crisp air, and autumn is very beautiful,'' said Surbhi, a tourist from&nbsp;Delhi.&nbsp;

The government has also announced special festivals for the tourists coming to the Valley during the&nbsp;autumn&nbsp;season.&nbsp;

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''This is just a superb experience. We have just seen these visuals in movies and to see this in reality is just awesome. I have been taking pictures and videos and I even went live to social media to show my friends how beautiful it is. People should come to Kashmir and witness the beauty of nature. It's just a beautiful place,'' said Mona, another&nbsp;tourist.&nbsp;

Autumn is one of the most favourite seasons for Bollywood filmmakers to shoot their movies in the valley, and that’s why there are over a dozen film crews shooting various projects in the valley these days.&nbsp;

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The Kashmir Valley has been splashed with the colour red in the autumn season. It's a magical change that thousands of tourists from across India and the world come to witness.

The Kashmir Valley has been splashed with the colour red in the autumn season. It's a magical change that thousands of tourists from across India and the world come to witness. The chinar (maple) trees in Kashmir look as if they have been decorated with layers of colours. The visuals that tourists have seen only in Bollywood films. The world-famous Mughal gardens of Kashmir have a red carpet spread of these chinar trees with the background of Zabarwan Hills. The Nishat garden, Shalimar Bagh, Naseem Bagh, and Chinar Bagh are seeing a huge rush of tourists enjoying these beautiful visuals and taking photos in these breathtakingly beautiful locations. ''I am loving it. I came specially for this, and I have seen this in 'Mohabbatein' movie. We wanted to experience it and we love it. Kashmir is so beautiful. It's amazing, especially the weather and I will say that everyone should come here. We always saw it in movies but finally got to see it in real life. We are taking pictures and videos and sharing it on social media so that more people should come here,'' said Pooja, a tourist from Chandigarh. Also read | Imran Khan Attacked LIVE: Ex-Pak PM injured Some of the tourists had just read about autumn and never seen it. As the rest of India does not have four seasons like the Kashmir Valley. ''It's definitely beautiful and we had read in our schools about these Mughal gardens, a picture was formed in our heads of how it will be. I have visited the Pinjore Gardens in Chandigarh which is inspired by this, but it's nowhere comparable to this, this is so much beautiful. The calm and crisp air, and autumn is very beautiful,'' said Surbhi, a tourist from Delhi. The government has also announced special festivals for the tourists coming to the Valley during the autumn season. Also read | With over 90% votes counted, Netanyahu on course to become Israel PM ''This is just a superb experience. We have just seen these visuals in movies and to see this in reality is just awesome. I have been taking pictures and videos and I even went live to social media to show my friends how beautiful it is. People should come to Kashmir and witness the beauty of nature. It's just a beautiful place,'' said Mona, another tourist. Autumn is one of the most favourite seasons for Bollywood filmmakers to shoot their movies in the valley, and that’s why there are over a dozen film crews shooting various projects in the valley these days.

India: Tourists arriving in thousands to witness the fall in Kashmir valley

Four terrorists were killed in two different operations in south Kashmir today. Two operations in south Kashmir’s Anantnag and Awantipora districts were carried out by security forces leading to the killing of four terrorists. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also arrested three hybrid terrorists of the proscribed terror outfit LeT/TRF in Srinagar and recovered explosive materials on their disclosure.&nbsp;

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Semthan Bijbehara area of Anantnag following input regarding the presence of terrorists in the area. &nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir Police said that As the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot the hiding terrorist fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party which was retaliated effectively by the joint party leading to an encounter.

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“In the ensuing encounter, one local terrorist identified as Shakir Ahmad son of Habibullah resident of Ladermud was killed. As per Police records the killed terrorist was linked with proscribed terror outfit HM and was involved in several terror crime cases including attacks on Police/SFs and civilian atrocities, “ said ADGP Vijay Kumar.&nbsp;

There was one more story encounter in the Khandipora area of Awantipora in which three terrorists were killed during the operation.&nbsp;

“In the ensuing encounter, 03 terrorists were killed. Among the killed terrorists, 01 is a foreign terrorist and another one is a LeT terrorist commander identified as Mukhtar Bhat while the identification of the third killed terrorist is being ascertained. As per police records, all the killed terrorists were involved in several terror crimes including killing of 01 ASI of CRPF &amp; 2 RPF personnel. As per the source, Mukhtar Bhat along with FT was going for a fidayeen attack on the security force camp,” said ADGP Vijay Kumar.&nbsp;

Police also recovered Incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition including 01 AK-47 rifles, 01 AK-56 rifles &amp; 01 pistols from the operation site.&nbsp;

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Jammu and Kashmir Police also arrested three hybrid terrorists in Srinagar. Police had established a checkpoint at Harnambal and arrested two hybrid terrorists identified as Aamir Mushtaq Dar son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar resident of Iqbalabad Sozaith Budgam and Kabil Rashid son of Abdul Rashid Dar resident of Sicop Mohalla HMT Srinagar. Incriminating materials and two grenades were recovered from their possession.&nbsp;

According to the police “During questioning, they disclosed the name of another associate namely Aqib Jamal Bhat son of Mohd Jamal Bhat resident of Sozaith Budgam. In a swift action, he was also arrested. On his disclosure, an IED of approximately 10 kg was recovered in the Rangreth area by a joint team of Srinagar Police and Army (62RR) which was later destroyed by the Bomb Disposal squad. All three arrested hybrid terrorists are linked with LeT/TRF,” said ADGP Vijay Kumar.&nbsp;

Four terrorists were killed in two different operations in south Kashmir today. Two operations in south Kashmir’s Anantnag and Awantipora districts were carried out by security forces leading to the killing of four terrorists.

Four terrorists were killed in two different operations in south Kashmir today. Two operations in south Kashmir’s Anantnag and Awantipora districts were carried out by security forces leading to the killing of four terrorists. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also arrested three hybrid terrorists of the proscribed terror outfit LeT/TRF in Srinagar and recovered explosive materials on their disclosure. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Semthan Bijbehara area of Anantnag following input regarding the presence of terrorists in the area. Jammu and Kashmir Police said that As the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot the hiding terrorist fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party which was retaliated effectively by the joint party leading to an encounter. Also read | US Supreme Court blocks committee from getting Trump's tax records “In the ensuing encounter, one local terrorist identified as Shakir Ahmad son of Habibullah resident of Ladermud was killed. As per Police records the killed terrorist was linked with proscribed terror outfit HM and was involved in several terror crime cases including attacks on Police/SFs and civilian atrocities, “ said ADGP Vijay Kumar. There was one more story encounter in the Khandipora area of Awantipora in which three terrorists were killed during the operation. “In the ensuing encounter, 03 terrorists were killed. Among the killed terrorists, 01 is a foreign terrorist and another one is a LeT terrorist commander identified as Mukhtar Bhat while the identification of the third killed terrorist is being ascertained. As per police records, all the killed terrorists were involved in several terror crimes including killing of 01 ASI of CRPF & 2 RPF personnel. As per the source, Mukhtar Bhat along with FT was going for a fidayeen attack on the security force camp,” said ADGP Vijay Kumar. Police also recovered Incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition including 01 AK-47 rifles, 01 AK-56 rifles & 01 pistols from the operation site. Also read | Cases declining but Monkeypox remains a 'global health emergency': WHO Jammu and Kashmir Police also arrested three hybrid terrorists in Srinagar. Police had established a checkpoint at Harnambal and arrested two hybrid terrorists identified as Aamir Mushtaq Dar son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar resident of Iqbalabad Sozaith Budgam and Kabil Rashid son of Abdul Rashid Dar resident of Sicop Mohalla HMT Srinagar. Incriminating materials and two grenades were recovered from their possession. According to the police “During questioning, they disclosed the name of another associate namely Aqib Jamal Bhat son of Mohd Jamal Bhat resident of Sozaith Budgam. In a swift action, he was also arrested. On his disclosure, an IED of approximately 10 kg was recovered in the Rangreth area by a joint team of Srinagar Police and Army (62RR) which was later destroyed by the Bomb Disposal squad. All three arrested hybrid terrorists are linked with LeT/TRF,” said ADGP Vijay Kumar.

Terrorists including LeT commander killed in twin operations in south Kashmir

There is good news for the saffron farmers in the Kashmir Valley this year. It's a bumper harvest of saffron in the valley which has brought happiness among the saffron growers of Kashmir. Farmers say that the production is double pf what it was last year.&nbsp;

Thousands of families are associated with saffron farming in the Kashmir region. They&nbsp;are busy plucking the saffron flowers from the fields.

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Kashmir has more than 3700 hectares of land under the cultivation of saffron. The Pampore area in Pulwama is the main hub for growing saffron. However, the spice is now being cultivated across different districts of Kashmir valley as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"As compared to last year, the production this year is twice of what it was the previous year. Adequate rain at the proper time helped&nbsp;and that's why we had the best production. This is much better than the previous year. The GI tag is good for us, and will benefit us. It makes sure the purest Kashmiri saffron is sold in the market,'' said Farhad, a saffron farmer.&nbsp;

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The tourists visiting the valley are stopping at the saffron farms to see how it is grown. A lot of tourists are buying saffron from the farms as well.

''With the grace of God, the crop is much better this year than what we had hoped for. We have been harvesting for days and you can see this farm was harvested yesterday and today. There is so much to be picked as well. This whole place is dependent on saffron as we grow most of the saffron from the Kashmir region," said Nasir Hamid, another saffron farmer.&nbsp;

"GI tagging is beneficial for us, but we have seen a lot of non-Kashmiri products being sold across India on Kashmir name and that needs to be stopped. Although GI tagging has not reached ground level farmers. The tourists visit our farms, and they see with their own eyes how we grow saffron. This also makes sure they believe the authenticity of the saffron from here. The world's best saffron is grown in the Kashmir valley and demand for it has been good," he added.&nbsp;

The tourists are appreciative of the farmers growing saffron in the valley. It is a unique experience for them to see the saffron farms.

''It is a unique experience, we come from Pune&nbsp;and don't get to see all this. Saffron is expensive and seeing its farming was a great experience. Kashmiri saffron is the best and is known all over the world. It provides great fragrance and taste to dishes," said Vikrant, a tourist.&nbsp;

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Saffron is used on numerous occasions in India. The use of saffron in&nbsp;puja and making sweets for festivals is considered&nbsp;auspicious.&nbsp;

''We have come to see saffron farming as we use it in so many things, while making sweets, and during Puja. It is considered very auspicious. I am seeing the saffron flower for the first time. All sweets like shrikhand are made with it," said Preeti, another tourist.&nbsp;

The saffron farmers have been demanding that the rates of saffron should be revised. With everything becoming expensive in the market and the process involved in growing and processing the saffron becoming costlier as well, the saffron farmers say the rates need to be increased for them to sustain.&nbsp;

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There is good news for the saffron farmers in the Kashmir Valley this year. It's a bumper harvest of saffron in the valley which has brought happiness among the saffron growers of Kashmir.

There is good news for the saffron farmers in the Kashmir Valley this year. It's a bumper harvest of saffron in the valley which has brought happiness among the saffron growers of Kashmir. Farmers say that the production is double pf what it was last year. Thousands of families are associated with saffron farming in the Kashmir region. They are busy plucking the saffron flowers from the fields. Kashmir has more than 3700 hectares of land under the cultivation of saffron. The Pampore area in Pulwama is the main hub for growing saffron. However, the spice is now being cultivated across different districts of Kashmir valley as well. "As compared to last year, the production this year is twice of what it was the previous year. Adequate rain at the proper time helped and that's why we had the best production. This is much better than the previous year. The GI tag is good for us, and will benefit us. It makes sure the purest Kashmiri saffron is sold in the market,'' said Farhad, a saffron farmer. The tourists visiting the valley are stopping at the saffron farms to see how it is grown. A lot of tourists are buying saffron from the farms as well. ''With the grace of God, the crop is much better this year than what we had hoped for. We have been harvesting for days and you can see this farm was harvested yesterday and today. There is so much to be picked as well. This whole place is dependent on saffron as we grow most of the saffron from the Kashmir region," said Nasir Hamid, another saffron farmer. "GI tagging is beneficial for us, but we have seen a lot of non-Kashmiri products being sold across India on Kashmir name and that needs to be stopped. Although GI tagging has not reached ground level farmers. The tourists visit our farms, and they see with their own eyes how we grow saffron. This also makes sure they believe the authenticity of the saffron from here. The world's best saffron is grown in the Kashmir valley and demand for it has been good," he added. The tourists are appreciative of the farmers growing saffron in the valley. It is a unique experience for them to see the saffron farms. ''It is a unique experience, we come from Pune and don't get to see all this. Saffron is expensive and seeing its farming was a great experience. Kashmiri saffron is the best and is known all over the world. It provides great fragrance and taste to dishes," said Vikrant, a tourist. ALSO WATCH: Two migrant laborers shot dead in Shopian in south Kashmir Saffron is used on numerous occasions in India. The use of saffron in puja and making sweets for festivals is considered auspicious. ''We have come to see saffron farming as we use it in so many things, while making sweets, and during Puja. It is considered very auspicious. I am seeing the saffron flower for the first time. All sweets like shrikhand are made with it," said Preeti, another tourist. The saffron farmers have been demanding that the rates of saffron should be revised. With everything becoming expensive in the market and the process involved in growing and processing the saffron becoming costlier as well, the saffron farmers say the rates need to be increased for them to sustain. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Bumper saffron harvest in Kashmir region. Farmers happy with abundant production

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti took&nbsp;a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in which he called the Kashmir youth&nbsp;'icons' in&nbsp;his 'Mann ki Baat' radio speech on Sunday.

"It's funny that the PM is calling the youth of Kashmir as icons for the country," said&nbsp;Mufti.&nbsp;

''The youth of Jammu and Kashmir are on roads demanding jobs and means of livelihood.&nbsp; Youth who got selected in police and other departments after clearing exams&nbsp;are demanding justice as their selection was&nbsp;cancelled due to corruption. I think the PM is adding salt to the wounds of job seekers,'' added Mufti.&nbsp;

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While talking about the recent target killings of Kashmiri Pandits and some Kashmiri Pandit families leaving the valley, Mehbooba said, "After 2019, the security situation has reached a stage where Kashmiri Pandits are being continuously targeted in different areas of the valley. Today it's not the regime of National Conference or PDP, the ruling party BJP is both in centre and J&amp;K and despite that Kashmiri Pandits are leaving Kashmir which is big question mark on their governance."

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Mehbooba said she has always taken oath under the Constitution and to save it is her duty.&nbsp;

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Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in which he called the Kashmir youth 'icons' in his 'Mann ki Baat' radio speech on Sunday.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in which he called the Kashmir youth 'icons' in his 'Mann ki Baat' radio speech on Sunday. "It's funny that the PM is calling the youth of Kashmir as icons for the country," said Mufti. ''The youth of Jammu and Kashmir are on roads demanding jobs and means of livelihood. Youth who got selected in police and other departments after clearing exams are demanding justice as their selection was cancelled due to corruption. I think the PM is adding salt to the wounds of job seekers,'' added Mufti. Read more: Bumper saffron harvest in Kashmir region. Farmers happy with abundant production While talking about the recent target killings of Kashmiri Pandits and some Kashmiri Pandit families leaving the valley, Mehbooba said, "After 2019, the security situation has reached a stage where Kashmiri Pandits are being continuously targeted in different areas of the valley. Today it's not the regime of National Conference or PDP, the ruling party BJP is both in centre and J&K and despite that Kashmiri Pandits are leaving Kashmir which is big question mark on their governance." Also watch: WION Climate Tracker: India's Kashmir Valley turns white as it witnesses season's first snowfall Mehbooba said she has always taken oath under the Constitution and to save it is her duty. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Jammu and Kashmir Police has said that 40 foreign terrorists have been killed in the Kashmir region in 2022 so far. Most of these terrorists belonged to either Lashkar-e-Taiba or Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfits. The director-general of Jammu and Kashmir Police said that most of the leadership of these terror outfits has been wiped out.

He also said that there has been an evident drop in the terror outfit recruitments in the Kashmir Valley. And there is a leadership crisis among these terror groups in the Valley.&nbsp;

"We have managed to destroy the structure of these terror outfits. Pakistan always wants foreign terrorists to hold command of outfits like Lashkar and Jaish. But we have had successful operations this year in which around 40 foreign Pakistani terrorists have been neutralised in various operations. Pakistan is still trying to infiltrate more terrorists into the region and some of these attempts have been successful and we are keeping an eye on that too and soon they will be dismantled too," said J&amp;K DGP Dilbagh Singh.

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The DGP also said that since the winter is approaching, there would be more attempts by Pakistan to send across foreign terrorists into the Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

"The terrorists from across the border will try to infiltrate before the winter and snowfall. But the counter-infiltration grid has been made stronger and no such attempt would be successful," said the DGP.&nbsp;

According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, terror recruitment in the Valley has come down. Police say that they have managed to kill most of the top commanders of the terror outfits and it&nbsp;has led to the terror recruitment&nbsp;taking&nbsp;a hit.&nbsp;

"The youngsters of the valley are preferring to make their careers in various fields. Stone pelting has completely stopped and local terror recruitment too has dropped to almost zero," said Singh.&nbsp;

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One of the major concerns for the security forces in the valley are Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The police are working on a strategy.

"IEDs are low cost for terrorists and are in fact part of a new strategy aimed at inflicting maximum damage to forces and less to militants. Consignments airdropped through drones were seized in Jammu," said DGP.&nbsp; 
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Jammu and Kashmir Police has said that 40 foreign terrorists have been killed in the Kashmir region in 2022 so far. Most of these terrorists belonged to either Lashkar-e-Taiba or Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfits. The director-general of Jammu and Kashmir Police said that most of the leadership of these terror outfits has been wiped out. He also said that there has been an evident drop in the terror outfit recruitments in the Kashmir Valley. And there is a leadership crisis among these terror groups in the Valley. "We have managed to destroy the structure of these terror outfits. Pakistan always wants foreign terrorists to hold command of outfits like Lashkar and Jaish. But we have had successful operations this year in which around 40 foreign Pakistani terrorists have been neutralised in various operations. Pakistan is still trying to infiltrate more terrorists into the region and some of these attempts have been successful and we are keeping an eye on that too and soon they will be dismantled too," said J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh. Also watch: India: Terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir; Kashmiri Pandit shot dead The DGP also said that since the winter is approaching, there would be more attempts by Pakistan to send across foreign terrorists into the Kashmir Valley. "The terrorists from across the border will try to infiltrate before the winter and snowfall. But the counter-infiltration grid has been made stronger and no such attempt would be successful," said the DGP. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, terror recruitment in the Valley has come down. Police say that they have managed to kill most of the top commanders of the terror outfits and it has led to the terror recruitment taking a hit. "The youngsters of the valley are preferring to make their careers in various fields. Stone pelting has completely stopped and local terror recruitment too has dropped to almost zero," said Singh. Also Read | Bumper saffron harvest in Kashmir region. Farmers happy with abundant production One of the major concerns for the security forces in the valley are Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The police are working on a strategy. "IEDs are low cost for terrorists and are in fact part of a new strategy aimed at inflicting maximum damage to forces and less to militants. Consignments airdropped through drones were seized in Jammu," said DGP. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Jammu and Kashmir Government targets to engage over 3.5 million youngsters in sports activities this year. Jammu and Kashmir sports council has been assigned the task to engage over 3 million youth from Jammu and Kashmir in various sporting activities. The central government has been pushing to make Jammu and Kashmir a sports hub of the country.&nbsp;

To keep youngsters away from anti-national activities, secessionist mindset and drug abuse, a massive change in the sports infrastructure is being carried out across Jammu and Kashmir. Many new stadiums of international level have been thrown open with 1.75 million youngsters expected to participate in sports activities this year.&nbsp;

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"Last year around 1.7 million youngsters participated in the sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir, and this was despite the Covid pandemic. It's a great achievement for the sports council and sports department. It's the hard work of all the staff and youth. The target is that around 3.5 million or more youngsters should take part in the sports activities this year. Jammu and Kashmir will write a new history in sports. The initiative by the sports council will reach the remotest areas of the UT," said Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

Sportspersons from the Kashmir Division have shown great performance in the national games in various sports. Hundreds of Medals have been brought by these young athletes in national and international tournaments. And now the government plans to take these sports activities to every corner of the union territory. Under the Back to Villages programme, the sports council has been arranging for at least one sporting activity for the youth in every panchayat of the union territory.&nbsp;

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"There has been a lot of enhancement in sports. In the last year, as LG said, 1.75 million youngsters have taken part in various sports activities. The target has been achieved by the sports council. Now, a target of 3.5 million has been given and we will for sure surpass this target. We will provide a platform for the youth. There will be a sport played in every panchayat in Jammu and Kashmir," said Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Youth Service and Sports.&nbsp;

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;

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Jammu and Kashmir Government targets to engage over 3.5 million youngsters in sports activities this year. Jammu and Kashmir sports council has been assigned the task to engage over 3 million youth from Jammu and Kashmir in various sporting activities. The central government has been pushing to make Jammu and Kashmir a sports hub of the country. To keep youngsters away from anti-national activities, secessionist mindset and drug abuse, a massive change in the sports infrastructure is being carried out across Jammu and Kashmir. Many new stadiums of international level have been thrown open with 1.75 million youngsters expected to participate in sports activities this year. ALSO WATCH: US envoy to Pak Donald Blome calls PoK 'Azad Jammu & Kashmir' "Last year around 1.7 million youngsters participated in the sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir, and this was despite the Covid pandemic. It's a great achievement for the sports council and sports department. It's the hard work of all the staff and youth. The target is that around 3.5 million or more youngsters should take part in the sports activities this year. Jammu and Kashmir will write a new history in sports. The initiative by the sports council will reach the remotest areas of the UT," said Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Sportspersons from the Kashmir Division have shown great performance in the national games in various sports. Hundreds of Medals have been brought by these young athletes in national and international tournaments. And now the government plans to take these sports activities to every corner of the union territory. Under the Back to Villages programme, the sports council has been arranging for at least one sporting activity for the youth in every panchayat of the union territory. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: 40 foreign terrorists killed this year, terror outfits face leadership crisis "There has been a lot of enhancement in sports. In the last year, as LG said, 1.75 million youngsters have taken part in various sports activities. The target has been achieved by the sports council. Now, a target of 3.5 million has been given and we will for sure surpass this target. We will provide a platform for the youth. There will be a sport played in every panchayat in Jammu and Kashmir," said Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Youth Service and Sports. 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. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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For the first time in the last 33 years, a 20km cycle rally was organised by BSF on the streets of Srinagar city. BSF soldiers early morning today rode cycles holding tri colour across Srinagar city.

It’s for the first time that soldiers from BSF were riding cycles in huge numbers on the Srinagar streets and that too without a weapon. The rally was organised to mark the birth anniversary of Shri Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated as National Unity Day.

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The rally was flagged off from BSF Humhama Camp and culminated at the famous Botanical garden on boulevard road on the banks of Dal lake. IG Frontier Kashmir Raja Babu Singh was leading the cycle rally.&nbsp;

“It’s a message for the fellow countrymen that Kashmir is safe. Coming to Kashmir is safe. It’s paradise on earth. People should come and increase tourism. This beautiful valley needs to be visited. You will see from the last three years Kashmir is on the road to development. Everywhere there is development going on. The youth of Kashmir has understood that their future is secure in the mainstream BSF has been in Kashmir for long and played a major role to crush the militancy during 1990-2004, “ said Raja Babu, IG BSF.&nbsp;

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The soldiers of the BSF were extremely happy to ride cycles on the streets of Srinagar without weapons. They said that Kashmir is changing towards the better.&nbsp;

“Our motive for the rally is to send across a message of unity among all. I want to tell everyone that we need to live with utmost unity. It was exciting to ride cycles on the roads of Srinagar and kids were waving at us and it was a nice feeling, said Anuj, BSF Soldier.&nbsp;

The female soldiers of the BSF also participated in the rally.&nbsp;

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For the first time in the last 33 years, a 20km cycle rally was organised by BSF on the streets of Srinagar city. BSF soldiers early morning today rode cycles holding tri colour across Srinagar city.

For the first time in the last 33 years, a 20km cycle rally was organised by BSF on the streets of Srinagar city. BSF soldiers early morning today rode cycles holding tri colour across Srinagar city. It’s for the first time that soldiers from BSF were riding cycles in huge numbers on the Srinagar streets and that too without a weapon. The rally was organised to mark the birth anniversary of Shri Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated as National Unity Day. Also read | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hints at retrieving PoK under parliament resolution The rally was flagged off from BSF Humhama Camp and culminated at the famous Botanical garden on boulevard road on the banks of Dal lake. IG Frontier Kashmir Raja Babu Singh was leading the cycle rally. “It’s a message for the fellow countrymen that Kashmir is safe. Coming to Kashmir is safe. It’s paradise on earth. People should come and increase tourism. This beautiful valley needs to be visited. You will see from the last three years Kashmir is on the road to development. Everywhere there is development going on. The youth of Kashmir has understood that their future is secure in the mainstream BSF has been in Kashmir for long and played a major role to crush the militancy during 1990-2004, “ said Raja Babu, IG BSF. Also read | One foreign terrorist killed during infiltration bid near LoC in North Kashmir The soldiers of the BSF were extremely happy to ride cycles on the streets of Srinagar without weapons. They said that Kashmir is changing towards the better. “Our motive for the rally is to send across a message of unity among all. I want to tell everyone that we need to live with utmost unity. It was exciting to ride cycles on the roads of Srinagar and kids were waving at us and it was a nice feeling, said Anuj, BSF Soldier. The female soldiers of the BSF also participated in the rally. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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