Two terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kilbal area of Shopian district. The identification of the terrorists is yet to be known. However, the police say that they belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba/The Resistance Front.&nbsp;

The operation started earlier today after the forces received information about the presence of terrorists in the area.&nbsp;

''One more terrorist has been killed. In total, two terrorists have been killed, both from terror outfit LeT/TRF. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition have been recovered. Search is going on. Further details shall follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

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The security forces after receiving the input about the presence of terrorists in the area started a cordon and search operation and during the search, terrorists fired on the forces resulting in a gun battle.&nbsp;

Both the terrorists' bodies have been recovered from the encounter site. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the site.&nbsp;

Earlier, a terror associate was arrested by security forces in the Awantipora area of South Kashmir. Police said he belonged to Jaish e Mohammad outfit.&nbsp;

Two terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kilbal area of Shopian district. The identification of the terrorists is yet to be known.

Two terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kilbal area of Shopian district. The identification of the terrorists is yet to be known. However, the police say that they belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba/The Resistance Front. The operation started earlier today after the forces received information about the presence of terrorists in the area. ''One more terrorist has been killed. In total, two terrorists have been killed, both from terror outfit LeT/TRF. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition have been recovered. Search is going on. Further details shall follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police. Also read | In Pics: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with National War Memorial flame The security forces after receiving the input about the presence of terrorists in the area started a cordon and search operation and during the search, terrorists fired on the forces resulting in a gun battle. Both the terrorists' bodies have been recovered from the encounter site. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the site. Earlier, a terror associate was arrested by security forces in the Awantipora area of South Kashmir. Police said he belonged to Jaish e Mohammad outfit.

Two LeT terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian encounter

India’s northern Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a steep rise in Covid positive cases, with 5,720 new infections being detected in a span of 24 hours.

The Kashmir division recorded 3,830 Covid positive cases while the Jammu division reported 1,890. The total number of positive cases across the Union territory now stands at 3,84,381.&nbsp;

The state government further informed that five Covid deaths have been reported from J&amp;K, in which four are from the Jammu division and 1 from the Kashmir division.

''Out of 2,06,88,396 test results available, 3,84381 samples have tested positive, and 2,03,04,015 samples have been tested as negative till date. Besides, 82,903 Covid tests have been conducted in the last 24 hours.'' said the J&amp;K administration said in a statement.&nbsp;

Srinagar district with 1341 cases has reported the maximum, followed by Baramulla (688), Budgam (550), Pulwama (170), Kupwara (208), Anantnag (237), Bandipora (241), Ganderbal (246), Kulgam (106) and Shopian (43) as of today, said J&amp;K administration.&nbsp;

The government has 4,994 beds available for the Covid patients out of which 466 beds (9.33 per cent) are occupied by the patients.

The administration has imposed weekend lockdown across the Union territory. People have been advised to follow the Covid protocol.&nbsp;

India’s northern Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a steep rise in Covid positive cases, with 5,720 new infections being detected in a span of 24 hours. The Kashmir division recorded 3,830 Covid positive cases while the Jammu division reported 1,890.

India’s northern Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a steep rise in Covid positive cases, with 5,720 new infections being detected in a span of 24 hours. The Kashmir division recorded 3,830 Covid positive cases while the Jammu division reported 1,890. The total number of positive cases across the Union territory now stands at 3,84,381. The state government further informed that five Covid deaths have been reported from J&K, in which four are from the Jammu division and 1 from the Kashmir division. ''Out of 2,06,88,396 test results available, 3,84381 samples have tested positive, and 2,03,04,015 samples have been tested as negative till date. Besides, 82,903 Covid tests have been conducted in the last 24 hours.'' said the J&K administration said in a statement. Srinagar district with 1341 cases has reported the maximum, followed by Baramulla (688), Budgam (550), Pulwama (170), Kupwara (208), Anantnag (237), Bandipora (241), Ganderbal (246), Kulgam (106) and Shopian (43) as of today, said J&K administration. The government has 4,994 beds available for the Covid patients out of which 466 beds (9.33 per cent) are occupied by the patients. The administration has imposed weekend lockdown across the Union territory. People have been advised to follow the Covid protocol.

With 5,720 new infections, Jammu & Kashmir reports uptick in Covid cases

The Kashmir Willow bats have finally arrived in the international cricketing world. For the first time in the last 75 years, two international cricket players used the Kashmir willow bats in the T-20 world cup, which was held in Dubai.&nbsp; 
This development has changed the fate of Kashmir's Willow bat industry.&nbsp;

The demand for Kashmir Willow bats has increased and orders are pouring in from across the World. Bat importers from around 12 cricket playing nations have placed orders with several bat factories in Kashmir.

The Kashmir bat industry was established in the year 1947 after India got its independence. Since then, millions of bats were made in the valley, but none were used by international cricket players.&nbsp;

''These players using the Kashmir willow bats on the biggest and best platform like the world cup is important for us. There couldn't have been a better stage than the world cup to present our product and our brand in the international market. This is the biggest achievement for the Kashmir cricket bat manufacture association. I had worked a lot since 2014 and visited all cricket playing nations and told the players we have an alternative to English willow which is cheaper. They did not go for it in the beginning, but after the Kashmir Willow bat was used in the world cup, the same people approached us and have given orders for these bats," said Fuwzal Kabir, Willow bat factory owner, Anantnag.&nbsp;

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The orders for Kashmir willow bats are pouring from multiple countries. The factory owners say they are working day and night to manufacture as many bats as possible. The demand is more than what is being produced in the Kashmir market.&nbsp;

''Around 11-12 countries have given us orders which includes New Zealand, South Africa, UAE, Qatar, Denmark, New Zealand, Scotland and more. This is a new morning for all of us. For the last 75 years we have been manufacturing cricket bats here and we have more than 400 bat factories. And none of us was able to send our product to the international market. We are the only ones who can produce these bats at such a rate which is much less than what English willow costs,'' said Fuwzal.

The government of India recently gave Kashmir bat industry GI Tagging. It put the industry on the international market with quality control and made a brand out of it.

The bat factory owners have approached the government of Jammu and Kashmir saying the willows are being cut at a fast pace which can eventually turn into an issue for the bat factory owners and employees. They have asked the government for the re-plantation of the willow trees across the valley, especially in south Kashmir.&nbsp;

''The GI tagging will help, it will help people to know that it comes from Kashmir. We will get recognition and it will send across the message that the bat can be used on any platform. The trees are being cut at a fast rate, and no one is going for replantation of the trees. The government has to help us with the replantation otherwise we won't have willow trees available in the next 5-7 years. We have approached the Governor regarding the issue, and they assured us of a replantation drive. Otherwise, this will render all of us jobless in future,"&nbsp;said Fuwzal.

To compete in the international market, the bat factory owners have hired experts from different parts of the country to make bats.

Those experts who have made bats for cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virendra Sehwag are in Kashmir and helping make the best Kashmir willow bats.&nbsp;

''Kashmir willow is a good quality wood; we need someone to make the best of it. We must sift through it for the best quality. and for that What you require is a maker,'' said Ravi Tiger, a bat making expert.&nbsp;

For further promotions of their brands, the factory owners are approaching Indian cricket team players asking them to promote and use Kashmir Willow bats. They are hopeful that Indian cricketers will be using these bats in future.&nbsp;

The Kashmir Willow bats have finally arrived in the international cricketing world. For the first time in the last 75 years, two international cricket players used the Kashmir willow bats in the T-20 world cup, which was held in Dubai.

The Kashmir Willow bats have finally arrived in the international cricketing world. For the first time in the last 75 years, two international cricket players used the Kashmir willow bats in the T-20 world cup, which was held in Dubai. This development has changed the fate of Kashmir's Willow bat industry. The demand for Kashmir Willow bats has increased and orders are pouring in from across the World. Bat importers from around 12 cricket playing nations have placed orders with several bat factories in Kashmir. The Kashmir bat industry was established in the year 1947 after India got its independence. Since then, millions of bats were made in the valley, but none were used by international cricket players. ''These players using the Kashmir willow bats on the biggest and best platform like the world cup is important for us. There couldn't have been a better stage than the world cup to present our product and our brand in the international market. This is the biggest achievement for the Kashmir cricket bat manufacture association. I had worked a lot since 2014 and visited all cricket playing nations and told the players we have an alternative to English willow which is cheaper. They did not go for it in the beginning, but after the Kashmir Willow bat was used in the world cup, the same people approached us and have given orders for these bats," said Fuwzal Kabir, Willow bat factory owner, Anantnag. The orders for Kashmir willow bats are pouring from multiple countries. The factory owners say they are working day and night to manufacture as many bats as possible. The demand is more than what is being produced in the Kashmir market. ''Around 11-12 countries have given us orders which includes New Zealand, South Africa, UAE, Qatar, Denmark, New Zealand, Scotland and more. This is a new morning for all of us. For the last 75 years we have been manufacturing cricket bats here and we have more than 400 bat factories. And none of us was able to send our product to the international market. We are the only ones who can produce these bats at such a rate which is much less than what English willow costs,'' said Fuwzal. The government of India recently gave Kashmir bat industry GI Tagging. It put the industry on the international market with quality control and made a brand out of it. The bat factory owners have approached the government of Jammu and Kashmir saying the willows are being cut at a fast pace which can eventually turn into an issue for the bat factory owners and employees. They have asked the government for the re-plantation of the willow trees across the valley, especially in south Kashmir. ''The GI tagging will help, it will help people to know that it comes from Kashmir. We will get recognition and it will send across the message that the bat can be used on any platform. The trees are being cut at a fast rate, and no one is going for replantation of the trees. The government has to help us with the replantation otherwise we won't have willow trees available in the next 5-7 years. We have approached the Governor regarding the issue, and they assured us of a replantation drive. Otherwise, this will render all of us jobless in future," said Fuwzal. To compete in the international market, the bat factory owners have hired experts from different parts of the country to make bats. Those experts who have made bats for cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virendra Sehwag are in Kashmir and helping make the best Kashmir willow bats. ''Kashmir willow is a good quality wood; we need someone to make the best of it. We must sift through it for the best quality. and for that What you require is a maker,'' said Ravi Tiger, a bat making expert. For further promotions of their brands, the factory owners are approaching Indian cricket team players asking them to promote and use Kashmir Willow bats. They are hopeful that Indian cricketers will be using these bats in future.

Kashmir Willow bats have now entered international markets

The terror groups in the Kashmir valley have got hold of arms and ammunition left by the US army in Afghanistan. In a recent video released by a terror organisation, American made rifles and pistols can be seen being used by the terrorists.&nbsp;

Six foreign terrorists were recently killed in Jammu and Kashmir by security forces in different operations, all of them were carrying US-made M4 carbine rifles.&nbsp;

In a video released by a terror group named People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), several terrorists can be seen using M249 automatic rifles 509 tactical guns, M1911 pistols and M4 carbine rifles. All these weapons are being used by the American army as well.&nbsp;

It is believed that the leftover arms and ammunition are being sold openly by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The terror groups from Pakistan are buying these weapons and ammunition from the Taliban and sending them across the border to Kashmir Valley.&nbsp; 
Some of the ammunitions like M4 carbine rifles have been recovered by forces in recent operations.&nbsp;

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The Defence analyst in India had always predicted that the arms and ammunition will fall into the hands of terror groups operating from Pakistan. According to security forces, there are around 85 foreign terrorists in the Kashmir valley. These foreign terrorists have been carrying American assault rifles.&nbsp;

The security forces also believe that these rifles, pistols, grenades etc are being sent from across the border with the help of drones.&nbsp;

Many such instances were foiled by the security forces on the border.&nbsp;

The sophisticated weaponry is a new and big challenge for the security forces in the Kashmir Valley. And in response to this, Jammu and Kashmir police will be the first police force in the country to get US-made Sig Sauer 716 Rifles and Sig Sauer MPX 9MM pistols.&nbsp;

The terror groups in the Kashmir valley have got hold of arms and ammunition left by the US army in Afghanistan. In a recent video released by a terror organisation, American made rifles and pistols can be seen being used by the terrorists.

The terror groups in the Kashmir valley have got hold of arms and ammunition left by the US army in Afghanistan. In a recent video released by a terror organisation, American made rifles and pistols can be seen being used by the terrorists. Six foreign terrorists were recently killed in Jammu and Kashmir by security forces in different operations, all of them were carrying US-made M4 carbine rifles. In a video released by a terror group named People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), several terrorists can be seen using M249 automatic rifles 509 tactical guns, M1911 pistols and M4 carbine rifles. All these weapons are being used by the American army as well. It is believed that the leftover arms and ammunition are being sold openly by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The terror groups from Pakistan are buying these weapons and ammunition from the Taliban and sending them across the border to Kashmir Valley. Some of the ammunitions like M4 carbine rifles have been recovered by forces in recent operations. Also read | Kashmir Willow bats have now entered international markets The Defence analyst in India had always predicted that the arms and ammunition will fall into the hands of terror groups operating from Pakistan. According to security forces, there are around 85 foreign terrorists in the Kashmir valley. These foreign terrorists have been carrying American assault rifles. The security forces also believe that these rifles, pistols, grenades etc are being sent from across the border with the help of drones. Many such instances were foiled by the security forces on the border. The sophisticated weaponry is a new and big challenge for the security forces in the Kashmir Valley. And in response to this, Jammu and Kashmir police will be the first police force in the country to get US-made Sig Sauer 716 Rifles and Sig Sauer MPX 9MM pistols.

US army weapon left in Afghanistan makes its way to Kashmir; Terror group releases video

Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday that biggest challenge for security forces in the union territory are going to be hybrid terrorists. Hybrid terrorists are those who are not listed with the security forces and are only brought in by terror groups just once or twice to carry out terrorist attacks.

In 2021, Kashmir valley saw dozens of attacks soft targets like civilians, policemen (on leave), political workers and people from minority communities. Jammu and Kashmir Police says that most of the attacks were carried out by hybrid terrorists. Security forces are now focussing on identification of such hybrid terrorists.

"There are two biggest challenges with regard to terrorism, the first one is hybrid terrorists. To identify hybrid terrorists, it a big challenge and to arrest them or stop them for doing any unlawful activities. If that's not possible then neutralizing them in encounters will be a big challenge. Use of technical gadgets and cyber patrol are the two ways of knowing about hybrid terrorists," said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

The other challenge that the security forces are facing in the Kashmir Valley is narco-terror. Tons of narcotics have been recovered by security forces in various districts of the Kashmir valley and security agencies believe that the money from these drugs is being used by the terror outfits. The arms and ammunition are mostly bought from money generated through drug trafficking. These drugs are sold in different parts of the country.&nbsp;

"The other challenge is Drugs. Students and civilians are involved in drug addiction and narcotics are coming from across the border. The narcotics are being sold and that money is given to terrorists and terror outfits. They buy arms and ammunition with that money and that's a big challenge for us," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

Security forces have received intelligence input that terror handlers from across the border want to rebuild strength of terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir. The terror outfits in the union territory have been dealt a blow due to sustained operations carried out by security forces. Many terrorists from top leadership of terror outfits have been eliminated.

The input further says that more than 300 trained terrorists of various terror outfits are waiting at launchpads across the border to infiltrate into Kashmir Valley mostly through Gurez and Kupwara sector in North Kashmir.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday that biggest challenge for security forces in the union territory are going to be hybrid terrorists. Hybrid terrorists are those who are not listed with the security forces and are only brought in by terror groups just once or twice to carry out terrorist attacks.

Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday that biggest challenge for security forces in the union territory are going to be hybrid terrorists. Hybrid terrorists are those who are not listed with the security forces and are only brought in by terror groups just once or twice to carry out terrorist attacks. In 2021, Kashmir valley saw dozens of attacks soft targets like civilians, policemen (on leave), political workers and people from minority communities. Jammu and Kashmir Police says that most of the attacks were carried out by hybrid terrorists. Security forces are now focussing on identification of such hybrid terrorists. "There are two biggest challenges with regard to terrorism, the first one is hybrid terrorists. To identify hybrid terrorists, it a big challenge and to arrest them or stop them for doing any unlawful activities. If that's not possible then neutralizing them in encounters will be a big challenge. Use of technical gadgets and cyber patrol are the two ways of knowing about hybrid terrorists," said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Kashmir Police. The other challenge that the security forces are facing in the Kashmir Valley is narco-terror. Tons of narcotics have been recovered by security forces in various districts of the Kashmir valley and security agencies believe that the money from these drugs is being used by the terror outfits. The arms and ammunition are mostly bought from money generated through drug trafficking. These drugs are sold in different parts of the country. "The other challenge is Drugs. Students and civilians are involved in drug addiction and narcotics are coming from across the border. The narcotics are being sold and that money is given to terrorists and terror outfits. They buy arms and ammunition with that money and that's a big challenge for us," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police. Security forces have received intelligence input that terror handlers from across the border want to rebuild strength of terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir. The terror outfits in the union territory have been dealt a blow due to sustained operations carried out by security forces. Many terrorists from top leadership of terror outfits have been eliminated. The input further says that more than 300 trained terrorists of various terror outfits are waiting at launchpads across the border to infiltrate into Kashmir Valley mostly through Gurez and Kupwara sector in North Kashmir.

'Hybrid terrorists' a huge challenge in year 2022, says Jammu and Kashmir Police

The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced weekend&nbsp;lockdown&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;Union territory starting today. In the last 24 hours, 2,456 COVID-19 cases were registered across the Union Territory.

The Kashmir division recorded&nbsp;1,522 positive coronavirus cases while the Jammu division reported 934 cases.&nbsp;

The government records reveal that&nbsp;the total number of active cases in Jammu and Kashmir stands at 10,003. The Kashmir division has 5,201 and 4,802 are from Jammu division.

The administration sprang into action and issued a notice today calling for a weekend&nbsp;lockdown. The government vehicles made&nbsp;announcements across every district asking people to adhere to the lockdown and follow COVID-19&nbsp;protocols.&nbsp;

''The main reason for the lockdown is always that the problem should not aggravate, if we are at 10 at the moment it should not go to 15, we should be able to control it. Lockdown and COVID-19&nbsp;protocol is the only way to prevent&nbsp;any major spread,"&nbsp;said Hanief Balki,&nbsp;ADC, Srinagar.&nbsp;

"All shops are closed and transporters didn't&nbsp;know but they are also now getting to know that it's a lockdown as we keep announcing. All that is being done is that the locals should not face any major issues. All essential commodities have been kept available and open,'' he added.

The OPD services and elective surgeries in major hospitals have been put on hold as more than 200 doctors and paramedical staff have tested positive across the Union Territory. SKIMS Medical College recently issued an order which stated ''All the OPD services/ elective surgeries in the hospital are hereby being temporarily put on hold in the larger public interest till further orders.”&nbsp;

The government has also given orders to establish Triage centres&nbsp;in every district and designated special beds for pregnant ladies.&nbsp;

The Cluster University in Srinagar has also deferred exams that were to be held next week. The notification by the university read ''this is notified for the information of concerned that all the examinations of Cluster University Srinagar scheduled from 17th of January 2022 have been deferred till further orders.”

The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced weekend lockdown across the Union territory starting today. In the last 24 hours, 2,456 COVID-19 cases were registered across the Union Territory.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced weekend lockdown across the Union territory starting today. In the last 24 hours, 2,456 COVID-19 cases were registered across the Union Territory. The Kashmir division recorded 1,522 positive coronavirus cases while the Jammu division reported 934 cases. The government records reveal that the total number of active cases in Jammu and Kashmir stands at 10,003. The Kashmir division has 5,201 and 4,802 are from Jammu division. The administration sprang into action and issued a notice today calling for a weekend lockdown. The government vehicles made announcements across every district asking people to adhere to the lockdown and follow COVID-19 protocols. ''The main reason for the lockdown is always that the problem should not aggravate, if we are at 10 at the moment it should not go to 15, we should be able to control it. Lockdown and COVID-19 protocol is the only way to prevent any major spread," said Hanief Balki, ADC, Srinagar. "All shops are closed and transporters didn't know but they are also now getting to know that it's a lockdown as we keep announcing. All that is being done is that the locals should not face any major issues. All essential commodities have been kept available and open,'' he added. The OPD services and elective surgeries in major hospitals have been put on hold as more than 200 doctors and paramedical staff have tested positive across the Union Territory. SKIMS Medical College recently issued an order which stated ''All the OPD services/ elective surgeries in the hospital are hereby being temporarily put on hold in the larger public interest till further orders.” The government has also given orders to establish Triage centres in every district and designated special beds for pregnant ladies. The Cluster University in Srinagar has also deferred exams that were to be held next week. The notification by the university read ''this is notified for the information of concerned that all the examinations of Cluster University Srinagar scheduled from 17th of January 2022 have been deferred till further orders.”

J&K government announces weekend lockdown; all exams postponed

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of Covid positive cases. The union territory has crossed the mark of 1695 for the first time since June 2021. The Kashmir division reported 883 cases while Jammu reported 812 positive cases.&nbsp;

Srinagar city saw the maximum number of positive cases (320). It was followed by Baramulla district in North Kashmir with 250 positive cases. The doctors in the Valley say that the number will increase further in the coming days. Health department has canceled all the leaves and winter holidays of health workers across the union territory.&nbsp;

All the government-run hospitals have been kept ready for any eventuality. Although doctors say the cases are increasing, the hospitalization of the patients has still not crossed the danger mark.&nbsp; 
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"Of late, we have seen there is an exponential rise in the covid cases in the union territory, the numbers used to be less than 200 a week back and they grew exponentially to reach 1700 cases a day. We are seeing a huge surge in cases and Omicron has been detected as well. The samples were taken on 20 December and it's been quite some time since then, so we are pretty confident that the Omicron variant must already be in the community and it is leading to such a huge surge in the number of cases. We are seeing the surge in cases but we are not witnessing too many hospital admissions. They are the same or slightly higher and nothing in comparison to the first and second wave. We have to take precautionary measures and follow Covid protocol behaviour to get things under control," said Dr Naveed Nazir Shah, HOD, Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar.&nbsp;

Omicron variant has been detected in the union territory. Around 23 cases have been found in just two days. The doctors believe that it has already spread across the Valley as the samples for those who tested positive for Omicron were taken on December 20. Although the doctors believe that it's a milder variant, it spreads rapidly. The doctors say if the spread continues, healthcare facilities in the union territory would be burdened further.

"The tertiary and secondary hospitals and even the PHC's have been upgraded. The healthcare system is all ready to deal with any eventuality. The Omicron is definitely milder as far as we have seen it in various countries. It causes a milder form of disease and hospitalisation requirement is less as compared to Delta variant but infectivity of the virus is high. So we cannot take it lightly although it's highly infectious and nobody can escape the Covid virus but we have tried to limit the number of cases so that hospitalisation numbers are limited," said Dr Naveed Nazir Shah, HOD, Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar.&nbsp;

With rising number of cases, The administration has sprung into action and formed 15 teams in every district to make sure that people are following all the Covid-related protocols. These volunteers are checking cars and vehicles and asking people to wear masks and maintain social distance. &nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of Covid positive cases. The union territory has crossed the mark of 1695 for the first time since June 2021.

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of Covid positive cases. The union territory has crossed the mark of 1695 for the first time since June 2021. The Kashmir division reported 883 cases while Jammu reported 812 positive cases. Srinagar city saw the maximum number of positive cases (320). It was followed by Baramulla district in North Kashmir with 250 positive cases. The doctors in the Valley say that the number will increase further in the coming days. Health department has canceled all the leaves and winter holidays of health workers across the union territory. All the government-run hospitals have been kept ready for any eventuality. Although doctors say the cases are increasing, the hospitalization of the patients has still not crossed the danger mark. "Of late, we have seen there is an exponential rise in the covid cases in the union territory, the numbers used to be less than 200 a week back and they grew exponentially to reach 1700 cases a day. We are seeing a huge surge in cases and Omicron has been detected as well. The samples were taken on 20 December and it's been quite some time since then, so we are pretty confident that the Omicron variant must already be in the community and it is leading to such a huge surge in the number of cases. We are seeing the surge in cases but we are not witnessing too many hospital admissions. They are the same or slightly higher and nothing in comparison to the first and second wave. We have to take precautionary measures and follow Covid protocol behaviour to get things under control," said Dr Naveed Nazir Shah, HOD, Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar. Omicron variant has been detected in the union territory. Around 23 cases have been found in just two days. The doctors believe that it has already spread across the Valley as the samples for those who tested positive for Omicron were taken on December 20. Although the doctors believe that it's a milder variant, it spreads rapidly. The doctors say if the spread continues, healthcare facilities in the union territory would be burdened further. "The tertiary and secondary hospitals and even the PHC's have been upgraded. The healthcare system is all ready to deal with any eventuality. The Omicron is definitely milder as far as we have seen it in various countries. It causes a milder form of disease and hospitalisation requirement is less as compared to Delta variant but infectivity of the virus is high. So we cannot take it lightly although it's highly infectious and nobody can escape the Covid virus but we have tried to limit the number of cases so that hospitalisation numbers are limited," said Dr Naveed Nazir Shah, HOD, Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar. With rising number of cases, The administration has sprung into action and formed 15 teams in every district to make sure that people are following all the Covid-related protocols. These volunteers are checking cars and vehicles and asking people to wear masks and maintain social distance.

Jammu Kashmir witnesses sharp rise in Covid cases, 23 Omicron infections so far

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are trying hard to finish terrorism in the Valley. And this winter, there is a shift in strategy of forces. Security agencies are focussing on neutralising&nbsp;foreign terrorists mostly Pakistanis in the coming three months.&nbsp;

Security forces see foreign terrorists as the biggest challenge. These terrorists are highly trained and also recruit young Kashmiri boys into the terror outfits. The security forces say that foreign terrorists also run training camps in the valley for the local Kashmiri boys to join the terror ranks.&nbsp;

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''If one foreign terrorist comes in the valley, it means he will be recruiting 4 local boys into the terror ranks. And that's why we are focussing on foreign terrorists and want to neutralise all of them soon. Mostly to stop the recruitment of young boys into these terror outfits,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;

The security forces believe that winters are the best opportunity for them to neutralise these foreign terrorists. As the higher reaches are completely covered in snow, these terrorists come down to plains during the harsh winter months in the valley and that's when security forces want to strike against them. And the new strategy has already been implemented on the ground. Six foreign terrorists have already been killed in the first two weeks of January 2022.&nbsp;

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The foreign terrorists&nbsp;are not only well trained but also laced with most sophisticated arms and ammunition. Security forces have recovered many M4 assault rifles from these foreign terrorists.&nbsp;

''We have always seen that terrorists during the snowfall leave the higher reaches and come down to plains and villages. They go back to these higher reaches in summers. So, the months of January, February and March are the time we need to utilize to the fullest. We along with security forces want to neutralise as many foreign terrorists as possible. '' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;

The new strategy has been put in place by security forces as they have received&nbsp;information that foreign terrorists numbering around 85 in Kashmir have been directed by the Pakistani handlers to recruit as many locals and train them in the valley only. This comes after the tight security vigil on the LoC which has led to the least number of infiltrations&nbsp;in the last one years. And this seems to have frustrated the terror handlers from across the border as they are not able to push terrorists and arms into the valley.&nbsp;

Security forces recently claimed that there are less than 200 militants present in the Kashmir valley for the first time in 30 years and with this new strategy in place, security agencies believe they will be able to bring down the numbers further.&nbsp;

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are trying hard to finish terrorism in the Valley. And this winter, there is a shift in strategy of forces. Security agencies are focussing on neutralising foreign terrorists mostly Pakistanis in the coming three months.

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are trying hard to finish terrorism in the Valley. And this winter, there is a shift in strategy of forces. Security agencies are focussing on neutralising foreign terrorists mostly Pakistanis in the coming three months. Security forces see foreign terrorists as the biggest challenge. These terrorists are highly trained and also recruit young Kashmiri boys into the terror outfits. The security forces say that foreign terrorists also run training camps in the valley for the local Kashmiri boys to join the terror ranks. Also read | Watch: A little Kashmiri girl turns reporter to highlight bad roads ''If one foreign terrorist comes in the valley, it means he will be recruiting 4 local boys into the terror ranks. And that's why we are focussing on foreign terrorists and want to neutralise all of them soon. Mostly to stop the recruitment of young boys into these terror outfits,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. The security forces believe that winters are the best opportunity for them to neutralise these foreign terrorists. As the higher reaches are completely covered in snow, these terrorists come down to plains during the harsh winter months in the valley and that's when security forces want to strike against them. And the new strategy has already been implemented on the ground. Six foreign terrorists have already been killed in the first two weeks of January 2022. Also read | Repeated infiltration attempts across the LOC: Indian army chief Naravane The foreign terrorists are not only well trained but also laced with most sophisticated arms and ammunition. Security forces have recovered many M4 assault rifles from these foreign terrorists. ''We have always seen that terrorists during the snowfall leave the higher reaches and come down to plains and villages. They go back to these higher reaches in summers. So, the months of January, February and March are the time we need to utilize to the fullest. We along with security forces want to neutralise as many foreign terrorists as possible. '' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. The new strategy has been put in place by security forces as they have received information that foreign terrorists numbering around 85 in Kashmir have been directed by the Pakistani handlers to recruit as many locals and train them in the valley only. This comes after the tight security vigil on the LoC which has led to the least number of infiltrations in the last one years. And this seems to have frustrated the terror handlers from across the border as they are not able to push terrorists and arms into the valley. Security forces recently claimed that there are less than 200 militants present in the Kashmir valley for the first time in 30 years and with this new strategy in place, security agencies believe they will be able to bring down the numbers further.

Security forces shift strategy in valley, focus on neutralising foreign terrorists this winter

There is an old saying in India that says Doctors are second to God on this Earth. And the health workers in Kashmir Valley are proving this saying right. Despite the excruciating cold and completely snow-covered roads, these health workers in Kashmir Valley are braving the harsh weather conditions and going door to door to vaccinate people.&nbsp;

In a far-flung area of Kashmir Valley called Fakir Gujri, a team of health workers carrying vaccination boxes and other materials starts their vaccination drive while walking on the snow-covered narrow lanes of this mountainous&nbsp;region. They walk for kilometres knocking on the doors of people to get the vaccine shot.&nbsp;

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''It's difficult to work in these areas, we can't take our cars in these areas and we have to walk for 1-2 kms along with the vaccine boxes and other things. Then we go door to door and motivate the people to get these shots. We are also focusing on teenagers now. We have come to Faqir Gujri area which is a far-flung area completely&nbsp;covered in snow and are going to houses asking them to vaccinate. The recently started booster dose for people above the age of 60 and that is being done too. We are specially going for older people who can't walk in these conditions and vaccinating them.'' said Rouf Ahmad, Covid Warrior.&nbsp;

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The doctors in the valley say to get rid of Covid-19 there is no other way but to vaccinate people in every corner of the Valley. The snow and minus-degree temperatures are in no way bringing down the morale of these doctors working continuously in the higher reaches of Kashmir.&nbsp;

''It's very hard for us to reach these areas but for the benefit of the people, we have approached&nbsp;here. We have started door to door vaccinations from today, infact yesterday. We have already vaccinated 7 cases so far in the snow. We are giving precautionary doses. We have to keep in mind the benefit of the people. We have been facing the pandemic since 2019 and to get rid of it, we have to approach everyone to get these doses. '' said Dr Seema Ashraf, Nodal Officer, Vaccination.&nbsp;

The people in these higher reaches have appreciated the move of the health department. They say that people above the age group of 60 are not able to move in these weather conditions and to have health workers at their doorstep&nbsp;is a great move by the department.&nbsp;

''We are thankful to the staff for having come so far to vaccinate us. It's my first vaccine dose and I finally got it. Everyone is now coming forward to Vaccinate. It's difficult&nbsp;for the old people to move in these weather conditions and having these doctors coming at our doorstep&nbsp;is what we are thankful for.'' said Abdul Khalid Ganai, Senior Citizen.&nbsp;

The health department of Kashmir has constituted similar teams in every remote village of the valley. The teams every morning is leaving the health centres and going door to door to vaccinate people in these accumulated areas.&nbsp;

Around 6,88,286 lakh people are to be administered these booster doses during this drive. Among them are 1,06245 Health workers, 3,17,631 lakhs are frontline workers which include Police and Paramilitary forces, and 2,64,410 people above 60 years of age with comorbidities.&nbsp;

The children in the age group of 15-18 are being vaccinated as well. There are around 8.33 lakh children in that age bracket in which half of them have already been vaccinated. The government says the other half will be inoculated within days.&nbsp;

Jammu Kashmir has been among the topmost states to vaccinate the maximum number of people. The health workers of the valley have been appreciated by everyone including the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

There is an old saying in India that says Doctors are second to God on this Earth. And the health workers in Kashmir Valley are proving this saying right. Despite the excruciating cold and completely snow-covered roads, these health workers in Kashmir Valley are braving the harsh weather conditions and going door to door to vaccinate people.

There is an old saying in India that says Doctors are second to God on this Earth. And the health workers in Kashmir Valley are proving this saying right. Despite the excruciating cold and completely snow-covered roads, these health workers in Kashmir Valley are braving the harsh weather conditions and going door to door to vaccinate people. In a far-flung area of Kashmir Valley called Fakir Gujri, a team of health workers carrying vaccination boxes and other materials starts their vaccination drive while walking on the snow-covered narrow lanes of this mountainous region. They walk for kilometres knocking on the doors of people to get the vaccine shot. Also read | India reports over 1,68,000 COVID-19 cases, 277 deaths in 24 hours ''It's difficult to work in these areas, we can't take our cars in these areas and we have to walk for 1-2 kms along with the vaccine boxes and other things. Then we go door to door and motivate the people to get these shots. We are also focusing on teenagers now. We have come to Faqir Gujri area which is a far-flung area completely covered in snow and are going to houses asking them to vaccinate. The recently started booster dose for people above the age of 60 and that is being done too. We are specially going for older people who can't walk in these conditions and vaccinating them.'' said Rouf Ahmad, Covid Warrior. Also read | Rajnath Singh, India's defence minister, tests positive for COVID-19 The doctors in the valley say to get rid of Covid-19 there is no other way but to vaccinate people in every corner of the Valley. The snow and minus-degree temperatures are in no way bringing down the morale of these doctors working continuously in the higher reaches of Kashmir. ''It's very hard for us to reach these areas but for the benefit of the people, we have approached here. We have started door to door vaccinations from today, infact yesterday. We have already vaccinated 7 cases so far in the snow. We are giving precautionary doses. We have to keep in mind the benefit of the people. We have been facing the pandemic since 2019 and to get rid of it, we have to approach everyone to get these doses. '' said Dr Seema Ashraf, Nodal Officer, Vaccination. The people in these higher reaches have appreciated the move of the health department. They say that people above the age group of 60 are not able to move in these weather conditions and to have health workers at their doorstep is a great move by the department. ''We are thankful to the staff for having come so far to vaccinate us. It's my first vaccine dose and I finally got it. Everyone is now coming forward to Vaccinate. It's difficult for the old people to move in these weather conditions and having these doctors coming at our doorstep is what we are thankful for.'' said Abdul Khalid Ganai, Senior Citizen. The health department of Kashmir has constituted similar teams in every remote village of the valley. The teams every morning is leaving the health centres and going door to door to vaccinate people in these accumulated areas. Around 6,88,286 lakh people are to be administered these booster doses during this drive. Among them are 1,06245 Health workers, 3,17,631 lakhs are frontline workers which include Police and Paramilitary forces, and 2,64,410 people above 60 years of age with comorbidities. The children in the age group of 15-18 are being vaccinated as well. There are around 8.33 lakh children in that age bracket in which half of them have already been vaccinated. The government says the other half will be inoculated within days. Jammu Kashmir has been among the topmost states to vaccinate the maximum number of people. The health workers of the valley have been appreciated by everyone including the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

Health workers in Kashmir walk several kms in snowbound areas to vaccinate people

The Jammu and Kashmir government today rolled out the booster vaccine doses to citizens above the age of 60 years, health workers and frontline workers. The lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir started the process by taking the first vaccination booster dose in Jammu.

In Kashmir, the Director of health Mushtaq Ahmad Rather along with IGP Police Vijay Kumar took the booster dose at Police Hospital in Srinagar. Around 6,88,286 lakh people are to be administered these booster doses during this drive. Among them are 1,06245 Health workers, 3,17,631 lakhs are frontline workers which include police and paramilitary forces, and 2,64,410 people above 60 years of age with comorbidities.&nbsp;

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''I along with IG Kashmir Police took the booster dose here. Police have always given us a lot of support from the beginning. There were hardly any Policemen admitted in hospitals during the second wave as they were all vaccinated. We have taken these booster doses together with them so as to send a message to save ourselves&nbsp;and then the people. We have a target of more than 6 lakh people during this drive and we will complete it within days. We will do door-to-door vaccinations as well. Our people reached last time also to far-flung areas despite the snow, we have kept stock in the areas where snowfall took place so that our drive is not&nbsp;hampered. '' said Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health Kashmir.&nbsp;

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The Jammu and Kashmir government says they have a stock of more than 3 lakh vaccines at present. There is ample stock in far-flung areas of the Kashmir Valley which are cut off due to snowfall. The police department of Kashmir has been at the forefront and hundreds of Policemen got a booster shot during the first day of the drive. The police IGP was the first one to get a booster shot to set an example for the policemen to come forward and take the booster shot.&nbsp;

''Government has started the process today, I think it's&nbsp;important for all frontline workers to get booster shots, Police have maximum interaction with the public and I think it's important for them to get the booster shot. I congratulate everyone. Kashmir police is a role model and I appeal to everyone to take this booster dose. '' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir have been one of the top states in the country to get the maximum number of people vaccinated. The first and second drive of vaccination was a great success according to the government. They are expecting that in this drive also, people will come forward and they will achieve the target of vaccinating everyone.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir government today rolled out the booster vaccine doses to citizens above the age of 60 years, health workers and frontline workers. The lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir started the process by taking the first vaccination booster dose in Jammu.

The Jammu and Kashmir government today rolled out the booster vaccine doses to citizens above the age of 60 years, health workers and frontline workers. The lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir started the process by taking the first vaccination booster dose in Jammu. In Kashmir, the Director of health Mushtaq Ahmad Rather along with IGP Police Vijay Kumar took the booster dose at Police Hospital in Srinagar. Around 6,88,286 lakh people are to be administered these booster doses during this drive. Among them are 1,06245 Health workers, 3,17,631 lakhs are frontline workers which include police and paramilitary forces, and 2,64,410 people above 60 years of age with comorbidities. Also read | Indian Army helps pregnant woman reach hospital amid heavy snowfall in J&K ''I along with IG Kashmir Police took the booster dose here. Police have always given us a lot of support from the beginning. There were hardly any Policemen admitted in hospitals during the second wave as they were all vaccinated. We have taken these booster doses together with them so as to send a message to save ourselves and then the people. We have a target of more than 6 lakh people during this drive and we will complete it within days. We will do door-to-door vaccinations as well. Our people reached last time also to far-flung areas despite the snow, we have kept stock in the areas where snowfall took place so that our drive is not hampered. '' said Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health Kashmir. Also read | Looks like Elsa's castle! Lakes, rivers, waterfalls freeze as Kashmir Valley records sub-zero temperatures The Jammu and Kashmir government says they have a stock of more than 3 lakh vaccines at present. There is ample stock in far-flung areas of the Kashmir Valley which are cut off due to snowfall. The police department of Kashmir has been at the forefront and hundreds of Policemen got a booster shot during the first day of the drive. The police IGP was the first one to get a booster shot to set an example for the policemen to come forward and take the booster shot. ''Government has started the process today, I think it's important for all frontline workers to get booster shots, Police have maximum interaction with the public and I think it's important for them to get the booster shot. I congratulate everyone. Kashmir police is a role model and I appeal to everyone to take this booster dose. '' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir have been one of the top states in the country to get the maximum number of people vaccinated. The first and second drive of vaccination was a great success according to the government. They are expecting that in this drive also, people will come forward and they will achieve the target of vaccinating everyone.

Officials kickstart booster dose vaccination campaign for citizens above 60 years in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces have killed three terrorists in an encounter in Zalowa area of Chadoora in central Kashmir's Budgam district of India. In total, around&nbsp;14 militants have been killed in 8 days in Kashmir Valley.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police identified one of the terrorists as Waseem from Srinagar, while two others are said to be foreign. All these terrorists belonged to a Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit. &nbsp;

“3 terrorists killed in encounter. All the terrorists were affiliated with terror outfit JeM. So far, one has been identified as Waseem of Srinagar city. 3 AK 56 rifles recovered,” said Vijay Kumar, IG, Kashmir.&nbsp;

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The anti-terror operations in the valley have increased and encounters are taking place every day. &nbsp;

Earlier this week, Jammu &amp; Kashmir Police killed a top commander of Lashker-Toiba Saleem Parray. Police had said he was involved in over a dozen killings in the Kashmir Valley. &nbsp;

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Three terrorists of Jaish were killed on January 5 in South Kashmir's Pulwama district. On January 4, security forces managed to kill two terrorists in Kulgam district. Two terrorists were killed in two operations in Srinagar's Shalimar area, including a top LeT commander Saleem Parray. &nbsp;

In north Kashmir's Kupwara, one terrorist was killed in a gun-battle between security forces and terrorists. On December 31, three terrorists of JeM were killed in an encounter in Srinagar.&nbsp;

Security forces have killed three terrorists in an encounter in Zalowa area of Chadoora in central Kashmir's Budgam district of India. In total, around 14 militants have been killed in 8 days in Kashmir Valley.

Security forces have killed three terrorists in an encounter in Zalowa area of Chadoora in central Kashmir's Budgam district of India. In total, around 14 militants have been killed in 8 days in Kashmir Valley. The Jammu and Kashmir Police identified one of the terrorists as Waseem from Srinagar, while two others are said to be foreign. All these terrorists belonged to a Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit. “3 terrorists killed in encounter. All the terrorists were affiliated with terror outfit JeM. So far, one has been identified as Waseem of Srinagar city. 3 AK 56 rifles recovered,” said Vijay Kumar, IG, Kashmir. Also Read: India reports over 1,17,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; 302 deaths The anti-terror operations in the valley have increased and encounters are taking place every day. Earlier this week, Jammu & Kashmir Police killed a top commander of Lashker-Toiba Saleem Parray. Police had said he was involved in over a dozen killings in the Kashmir Valley. Also Read | Digital payments without the internet: All you need to know Three terrorists of Jaish were killed on January 5 in South Kashmir's Pulwama district. On January 4, security forces managed to kill two terrorists in Kulgam district. Two terrorists were killed in two operations in Srinagar's Shalimar area, including a top LeT commander Saleem Parray. In north Kashmir's Kupwara, one terrorist was killed in a gun-battle between security forces and terrorists. On December 31, three terrorists of JeM were killed in an encounter in Srinagar.

With 3 more, 14 terrorists killed in India’s J&K in last 8 days

Soon, the Jammu and Kashmir Police will become the&nbsp;first police force in the country to be equipped with American assault rifles and pistols.&nbsp;

In a bid to modernise the cops in Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Police recently floated tenders on the online GeM portal. It issued tenders for 500 Sig Sauer-716 rifles and 100 Sig Sauer MPX 9 mm pistols.

The rifle weighs around 3.84 kgs without the magazine and fires at a cycle rate of 650-850 per minute. Experts say that the new equipment would provide a massive boost for the anti-terror operations.&nbsp;

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The tenders were issued days after the J&amp;K Police procured 8,000 new lightweight bulletproof jackets.

Apart from that, they have also been provided with mine proof vehicles and state-of-the-art drones and CCTVS to increase the vigil across the region.&nbsp;

The police officials said the procurement of new weapons and gadgets are in line with its aim to upgrade the personnel with the latest technologies to combat terrorists.&nbsp;

“Modernisation has been going on for the last few years and it will continue in the future as well. We are getting new weapons and drones. J&amp;K Police has been upgrading itself for the past few years, but the most important was the technical surveillance and technical input generation capability,” said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General, Kashmir.

Underlining the importance of equipping the police with new ammunition, Kumar said, “Jammu and Kashmir police have been focussing on tactics and firing skills. It’s the police that gets 75-85 per cent of information about the terror groups and terrorists. We use both human intelligence and technical surveillance to get all the information.”

The Government of India procured the same rifles in 2019 for the Indian army. Around 72,000 rifles were bought for the soldiers posted along Line of Control and the Line of Actual Control.&nbsp;

Soon, the Jammu and Kashmir Police will become the first police force in the country to be equipped with American assault rifles and pistols. In a bid to modernise the cops in Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Police recently floated tenders on the online GeM portal.

Soon, the Jammu and Kashmir Police will become the first police force in the country to be equipped with American assault rifles and pistols. In a bid to modernise the cops in Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Police recently floated tenders on the online GeM portal. It issued tenders for 500 Sig Sauer-716 rifles and 100 Sig Sauer MPX 9 mm pistols. The rifle weighs around 3.84 kgs without the magazine and fires at a cycle rate of 650-850 per minute. Experts say that the new equipment would provide a massive boost for the anti-terror operations. Also read | With 3 more, 14 terrorists killed in India’s J&K in last 8 days The tenders were issued days after the J&K Police procured 8,000 new lightweight bulletproof jackets. Apart from that, they have also been provided with mine proof vehicles and state-of-the-art drones and CCTVS to increase the vigil across the region. The police officials said the procurement of new weapons and gadgets are in line with its aim to upgrade the personnel with the latest technologies to combat terrorists. “Modernisation has been going on for the last few years and it will continue in the future as well. We are getting new weapons and drones. J&K Police has been upgrading itself for the past few years, but the most important was the technical surveillance and technical input generation capability,” said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General, Kashmir. Underlining the importance of equipping the police with new ammunition, Kumar said, “Jammu and Kashmir police have been focussing on tactics and firing skills. It’s the police that gets 75-85 per cent of information about the terror groups and terrorists. We use both human intelligence and technical surveillance to get all the information.” The Government of India procured the same rifles in 2019 for the Indian army. Around 72,000 rifles were bought for the soldiers posted along Line of Control and the Line of Actual Control.

For first time in India, J&K Police to get American assault rifles and pistols

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