Pakistan today summoned <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-4-bsf-personnel-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-143986">India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner</a> alleging ceasefire violation by India along the Line of Control(LoC).

At least 4 BSF personnel were killed as Pakistan opened fire in the Chambliyal sector of Samba on Wednesday morning. Three other soldiers were injured during the unprovoked firing on the border.

BSF's Kamal Nath Choubey said ceasefire is always a bilateral decision, we have always maintained the sanctity of ceasefire but Pakistan has violated it.&nbsp;

"We are always prepared, ceasefire or no ceasefire there is no let up in border surveillance," Choubey added.

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India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed to stick to the 2003 ceasefire agreement between the two countries three weeks ago, despite that firing along the border has continued unabated.

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident.

During the firing on Wednesday, &nbsp;two BSF soldiers, one assistant commandant and one sub-inspector were killed.

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Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident.

Pakistan today summoned India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner alleging ceasefire violation by India along the Line of Control(LoC). At least 4 BSF personnel were killed as Pakistan opened fire in the Chambliyal sector of Samba on Wednesday morning. Three other soldiers were injured during the unprovoked firing on the border. BSF's Kamal Nath Choubey said ceasefire is always a bilateral decision, we have always maintained the sanctity of ceasefire but Pakistan has violated it. "We are always prepared, ceasefire or no ceasefire there is no let up in border surveillance," Choubey added. Jammu: Wreath laying ceremony of BSF's Assistant Commandant Jitendra Singh, Sub Inspector Rajneesh Kumar, ASI Ramniwas and Constable Hansraj Gurjar who lost their lives today in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Chambliyal sector of Samba. pic.twitter.com/RCUPHxtnEL — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2018 × India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed to stick to the 2003 ceasefire agreement between the two countries three weeks ago, despite that firing along the border has continued unabated. Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident. During the firing on Wednesday, two BSF soldiers, one assistant commandant and one sub-inspector were killed.

Pakistan summons India's Deputy High Commissioner after firing along LoC

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti today strongly condemned the killing of two policemen in a pre-dawn terror attack at Pulwama.

In a statement, the chief minister termed the act as "highly reprehensible" as it was committed on a night when Muslims were seeking forgiveness from God, an official spokesman said.

Such incidents have the potential of depriving the people of the gains of peace moves like suspension of security operations and dialogue offer by the state and Centre, she said.

The chief minister asked the people to stand guard of the positivity generated by these peace moves on the ground which has given them ample relief and ease.

Mufti also conveyed her sympathies to the bereaved families of the slain policemen while praying for peace to the departed souls.

Former chief minister and opposition National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah also strongly condemned the attack.

A J&K Congress spokesperson described the killings as "dastardly and inhuman act".

The spokesperson said the killings deserved condemnation by every section of the society. He claimed the situation in the Valley had worsened due to wrong policies adopted by the state as well as the Centre.

Two policemen guarding the court complex in Pulwama district were killed today in a terror attack. Militants opened fire at a police picket guarding the district court complex in Pulwama town in the early hours,"&nbspa police spokesman said.

He said the policemen retaliated but were killed in the ensuing exchange of gunfire.

The chief minister termed the act as "highly reprehensible"

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti today strongly condemned the killing of two policemen in a pre-dawn terror attack at Pulwama. In a statement, the chief minister termed the act as "highly reprehensible" as it was committed on a night when Muslims were seeking forgiveness from God, an official spokesman said. Such incidents have the potential of depriving the people of the gains of peace moves like suspension of security operations and dialogue offer by the state and Centre, she said. The chief minister asked the people to stand guard of the positivity generated by these peace moves on the ground which has given them ample relief and ease. Mufti also conveyed her sympathies to the bereaved families of the slain policemen while praying for peace to the departed souls. Former chief minister and opposition National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah also strongly condemned the attack. A J&K Congress spokesperson described the killings as "dastardly and inhuman act". The spokesperson said the killings deserved condemnation by every section of the society. He claimed the situation in the Valley had worsened due to wrong policies adopted by the state as well as the Centre. Two policemen guarding the court complex in Pulwama district were killed today in a terror attack. Militants opened fire at a police picket guarding the district court complex in Pulwama town in the early hours,"&nbspa police spokesman said. He said the policemen retaliated but were killed in the ensuing exchange of gunfire.

J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti condemns killing of 2 policemen in  Pulwama attack

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested from Rajasthan the brother of former BJP minister Lal Singh who had been on the run since the registration of a case against him for allegedly abusing Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during a public rally.

The officials said that Rajinder Singh alias Bobby was arrested from Udaipur, where he was hiding. He is being brought to Jammu.

A video, circulated on social media, purportedly showed him hurling abuses at the chief minister during the Dogra Swabiman Rally in Hiranagar last month.&nbsp;

A video, circulated on social media, purportedly showed Rajinder Singh alias Bobby hurling abuses at the chief minister during the Dogra Swabiman Rally in Hiranagar last month.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested from Rajasthan the brother of former BJP minister Lal Singh who had been on the run since the registration of a case against him for allegedly abusing Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during a public rally. The officials said that Rajinder Singh alias Bobby was arrested from Udaipur, where he was hiding. He is being brought to Jammu. A video, circulated on social media, purportedly showed him hurling abuses at the chief minister during the Dogra Swabiman Rally in Hiranagar last month.

Rajasthan: Ex-BJP minister's brother arrested for 'abusing' J&K CM Mufti

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A day after home minister arrived in&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)&nbsp;terrorists&nbsp;attacked an army patrol in Haril area of Kupwara district. On Thursday, terrorists had ambushed the Army's patrol party in the Keran sector in Kupwara. Two soldiers were injured in the attack.

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Rajinikanth's Kaala did release in Karnataka on Thursday but only in select theatres and amid heavy security. Fear of vandalism overtook a high court order and most theaters preferred not to screen the film across the state.

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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he may invite North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to the White House if the Singapore summit goes well.

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The International Monetary Fund said today that&nbsp;India should look at the performance&nbsp;of the public sector banks as it seeks to reform and grow.

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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said today that Japan strongly for peace in the Korean Peninsula while asserting that his country was willing to talk to North Korea to normalise ties.

As Rajnath Singh visits J&K, terrorists attack Army patrol in Kupwara twice in 24 hours A day after home minister arrived in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) terrorists attacked an army patrol in Haril area of Kupwara district. On Thursday, terrorists had ambushed the Army's patrol party in the Keran sector in Kupwara. Two soldiers were injured in the attack. Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' releases in select theaters across Karnataka Rajinikanth's Kaala did release in Karnataka on Thursday but only in select theatres and amid heavy security. Fear of vandalism overtook a high court order and most theaters preferred not to screen the film across the state. Might invite Kim to US if talks go well: Trump US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he may invite North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to the White House if the Singapore summit goes well. India must improve performance of public sector banks: IMF The International Monetary Fund said today that India should look at the performance of the public sector banks as it seeks to reform and grow. Japan willing to talk to North Korea and normalise ties: PM Shinzo Abe Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said today that Japan strongly for peace in the Korean Peninsula while asserting that his country was willing to talk to North Korea to normalise ties.

News brief: Big stories of the day

As home minister <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/ceasefire-review-rajnath-singh-to-visit-jk-again-to-meet-people-living-in-border-areas-142741">Rajnath Singh landed in Jammu</a> and Kashmir(J&K), terrorists attacked an army patrol in the Keran sector of Kupwara.

The terrorists ambushed the patrolling party. Two soldiers were critically injured in the attack.

Sources said the attack was carried out by Pakistan's border action team(BAT).

Meanwhile, Rajnath Singh reached Srinagar on Thursday morning to review the security situation in the state after Pakistan repeatedly opened fire along the Line of Control(LoC).

India's home minister will be meeting people in the border areas and will meet J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti during his two-day visit to the state.

 
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Rajnath Singh reached Srinagar on Thursday morning to review the security situation in the state

As home minister Rajnath Singh landed in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), terrorists attacked an army patrol in the Keran sector of Kupwara. The terrorists ambushed the patrolling party. Two soldiers were critically injured in the attack. Sources said the attack was carried out by Pakistan's border action team(BAT). Meanwhile, Rajnath Singh reached Srinagar on Thursday morning to review the security situation in the state after Pakistan repeatedly opened fire along the Line of Control(LoC). India's home minister will be meeting people in the border areas and will meet J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti during his two-day visit to the state.

As Rajnath Singh lands in J&K, terrorists ambush Army patrol in Kupwara

Home Minister <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/after-cross-border-firing-rajnath-singh-to-visit-jk-to-review-security-142058">Rajnath Singh will be visiting</a> Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) just days after his previous visit as the government keeps a close eye on the security situation in the state.

The home minister will be accompanied by Union home secretary, joint secretary(J&K) and Minister of State(MoS) in Prime Minister's Office(PMO) Jitendra Singh.

The minister will also meet J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and review security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra.

Rajnath Singh will stay in J&K for two days as he reviews the situation in the state.

India's home minister said he was "looking forward to interact with the youth and people living in border areas" including other sections of the society.

Last week the home minister had visited J&K as Pakistan troops opened fire in the Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors.

Although India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed on the 2003 ceasefire agreement but there has been incessant firing along the Line of Control(LoC). The firing had led to the death of 2 BSF personnel.

Last week the home minister had visited J&K as Pakistan troops opened fire in the Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) just days after his previous visit as the government keeps a close eye on the security situation in the state. The home minister will be accompanied by Union home secretary, joint secretary(J&K) and Minister of State(MoS) in Prime Minister's Office(PMO) Jitendra Singh. The minister will also meet J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and review security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra. Rajnath Singh will stay in J&K for two days as he reviews the situation in the state. India's home minister said he was "looking forward to interact with the youth and people living in border areas" including other sections of the society. Last week the home minister had visited J&K as Pakistan troops opened fire in the Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors. Although India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed on the 2003 ceasefire agreement but there has been incessant firing along the Line of Control(LoC). The firing had led to the death of 2 BSF personnel.

Ceasefire review: Rajnath Singh to visit J&K again to meet people living in border areas

Just hours after terrorists attacked an army camp in Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), the Army foiled an infiltration bid in Machhal sector.

Three terrorists were killed during the encounter with security forces. The Army has launched a search operation in the area.

On Tuesday night, terrorists opened fire in Hajin in north Kashmir's Bandipora district.

Troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC in Macchil sector in Kupwara district and challenged the infiltrators, an Army official told PTI.

Reports said 4-6 terrorists approached the 13 Rashtriya Rifles camp and lauched a grenade attack.

Security forces retaliated "heavily and effectively", a senior police officer said, adding that it was not a suicide attack.

The area has been cordoned off and combing operations have been started, the officer said.

Three terrorists were killed during the encounter with security forces.

Just hours after terrorists attacked an army camp in Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), the Army foiled an infiltration bid in Machhal sector. Three terrorists were killed during the encounter with security forces. The Army has launched a search operation in the area. On Tuesday night, terrorists opened fire in Hajin in north Kashmir's Bandipora district. Troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC in Macchil sector in Kupwara district and challenged the infiltrators, an Army official told PTI. Reports said 4-6 terrorists approached the 13 Rashtriya Rifles camp and lauched a grenade attack. Security forces retaliated "heavily and effectively", a senior police officer said, adding that it was not a suicide attack. The area has been cordoned off and combing operations have been started, the officer said.

After Bandipora terror attack, infiltration bid foiled in J&K; 3 terrorists killed

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/no-respite-in-cross-border-firing-will-be-constrained-to-revoke-ceasefire-agreement-mos-hansraj-ahir-142002">Jammu and Kashmir this week </a>to review the security situation after India and Pakistan Director General Of Military Operations(DGMOs) concluded a ceasefire agreement last week.

Tension on the border increased over the <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/ceasefire-dialogue-offer-opportunity-to-save-jk-from-bloodshed-mehbooba-141939">weekend after Pakistan troops</a> opened fire in Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors of Jammu district.

India's home minister will also meet J&K chief minister Mahbooba Mufti on the security situation in the state and efforts to engage the youth in development projects.

Rajnath Singh is due to visit the state either on Wednesday or Thursday. Last week India and Pakistan DGMs troops had concluded a 2003 ceasefire agreement according to the two sides decided not to engage in cross-border firing.

However, on Sunday Pakistan troops opened fire on Indian troops along the LoC leading to the death of 2 BSF personnel.&nbsp

J&K power minister Sunil Sharma lashed out at Pakistan declaring that time the central government is very "determined to send a message to Pakistan". 
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"Though it is the domain of the centre, defence ministry and defence strategists, we understand that we are not going to tolerate the killings anymore. We are making our efforts to normalise the situation but they(Pakistan) are showing desperation and hurling grenades and firing on the borders," the state power minister said.

Following Sunil Sharma's comment, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir said the Centre had decided to suspend operations in view of Ramzan. However, since there is no respite in cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations on the part of Pakistan, the government "may be constrained to revoke" the agreement.

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On Sunday Pakistan troops opened fire on Indian troops along the LoC leading to the death of 2 BSF personnel.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Jammu and Kashmir this week to review the security situation after India and Pakistan Director General Of Military Operations(DGMOs) concluded a ceasefire agreement last week. Tension on the border increased over the weekend after Pakistan troops opened fire in Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors of Jammu district. India's home minister will also meet J&K chief minister Mahbooba Mufti on the security situation in the state and efforts to engage the youth in development projects. Rajnath Singh is due to visit the state either on Wednesday or Thursday. Last week India and Pakistan DGMs troops had concluded a 2003 ceasefire agreement according to the two sides decided not to engage in cross-border firing. However, on Sunday Pakistan troops opened fire on Indian troops along the LoC leading to the death of 2 BSF personnel. J&K power minister Sunil Sharma lashed out at Pakistan declaring that time the central government is very "determined to send a message to Pakistan". "Though it is the domain of the centre, defence ministry and defence strategists, we understand that we are not going to tolerate the killings anymore. We are making our efforts to normalise the situation but they(Pakistan) are showing desperation and hurling grenades and firing on the borders," the state power minister said. Following Sunil Sharma's comment, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir said the Centre had decided to suspend operations in view of Ramzan. However, since there is no respite in cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations on the part of Pakistan, the government "may be constrained to revoke" the agreement.

After cross-border firing, Rajnath Singh to visit J&K to review security

After India and Pakistan <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/ceasefire-dialogue-offer-opportunity-to-save-jk-from-bloodshed-mehbooba-141939">DGMS announced a ceasefire </a>agreement last week, minister of state for home affairs(MoS) Hansraj Ahir said the government will be "constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement" in view of cross-border firing.

In the latest incident, two BSF personnel were <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/two-bsf-personnel-killed-as-pak-violates-ceasefire-in-jk-141850">killed after Pakistani troops opened fire in Akhnoor</a>, Kanachak and Khour sectors of Jammu district on Sunday. The sudden firing led to the death of Assistant Sub-inspector Satya Narayan Yadav and Constable Vijay Kumar Pandey. At least 13 people were injured during the cross-border firing.

Speaking about the incident, Ahir said: &nbsp;"We had decided to suspend operations in view of Ramzan. However, there is no respite in cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations on the part of Pakistan," adding,"we will be constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement."

MoS Ahir added that India will continue to follow the &nbsp;"no-first-strike" policy.

Meanwhile, BSF's Jammu frontier IG Ram Awtar said &nbsp;Islamabad says one thing and does another.

India and Pakistan DGMOs last week had agreed to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".&nbsp;

"Suddenly, Pakistan started firing around 1.15 am, injuring two of our personnel who later succumbed,"BSF IG Awtar said. Indian troops stationed at the border returned fire, he informed.

"After every incident, we do a detailed study and accordingly take precautionary measures for the future. This incident of cross-border firing will be probed as well," the BSF IG said.

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BSF's Jammu frontier IG Ram Awtar said Islamabad says one thing and does another.

After India and Pakistan DGMS announced a ceasefire agreement last week, minister of state for home affairs(MoS) Hansraj Ahir said the government will be "constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement" in view of cross-border firing. In the latest incident, two BSF personnel were killed after Pakistani troops opened fire in Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors of Jammu district on Sunday. The sudden firing led to the death of Assistant Sub-inspector Satya Narayan Yadav and Constable Vijay Kumar Pandey. At least 13 people were injured during the cross-border firing. Speaking about the incident, Ahir said: "We had decided to suspend operations in view of Ramzan. However, there is no respite in cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations on the part of Pakistan," adding,"we will be constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement." MoS Ahir added that India will continue to follow the "no-first-strike" policy. Meanwhile, BSF's Jammu frontier IG Ram Awtar said Islamabad says one thing and does another. India and Pakistan DGMOs last week had agreed to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit". "Suddenly, Pakistan started firing around 1.15 am, injuring two of our personnel who later succumbed,"BSF IG Awtar said. Indian troops stationed at the border returned fire, he informed. "After every incident, we do a detailed study and accordingly take precautionary measures for the future. This incident of cross-border firing will be probed as well," the BSF IG said.

No respite in border firing, will be constrained to revoke ceasefire: MoS Home Hansraj Ahir

Commanders of the BSF and the Pakistan Rangers met in Jammu and Kashmir Monday evening.&nbsp;The meeting had been requested by Pakistan.&nbsp;

The BSF PRO said the "meeting went off in a conducive atmosphere with prime focus to maintain peace and tranquility on border".

There has been very little peace on the border in recent days with both India and Pakistan reporting ceasefire violations virtually every day.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/analysis-ceasefire-agreement-between-india-and-pakistan-is-as-good-as-dead-139471">Ceasefire Agreement between India and Pakistan is as good as dead</a>

"Today's meeting is likely to bring firing-free environment, particularly for border area villagers on both sides. Commanders on both side agreed to keep talks on at every level to develop confidence between two border-guarding forces,"&nbsp;the BSF PRO added.

The PRO added that the commanders would next meet on June 21.&nbsp;

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The ceasefire between India and Pakistan was signed in 2003.&nbsp;

The ceasefire held for 10 years.&nbsp;

Then in January 2013 India alleged that a Pakistani Border Action Team crossed over, ambushed an Indian Army patrol, and killed two soldiers.&nbsp;

One of the two soldiers was beheaded.&nbsp;

Pakistan denied the claim but the allegation caused massive outrage in India. India promised an "appropriate response".&nbsp;

'Today's meeting is likely to bring firing-free environment, particularly for border area villagers on both sides. Commanders on both sides agreed to keep talks on at every level to develop confidence between two border-guarding forces,' the BSF PRO said

Commanders of the BSF and the Pakistan Rangers met in Jammu and Kashmir Monday evening. The meeting had been requested by Pakistan. The BSF PRO said the "meeting went off in a conducive atmosphere with prime focus to maintain peace and tranquility on border". There has been very little peace on the border in recent days with both India and Pakistan reporting ceasefire violations virtually every day. Also read: Ceasefire Agreement between India and Pakistan is as good as dead "Today's meeting is likely to bring firing-free environment, particularly for border area villagers on both sides. Commanders on both side agreed to keep talks on at every level to develop confidence between two border-guarding forces," the BSF PRO added. The PRO added that the commanders would next meet on June 21. A BSF-Pak Rangers Sector Commander level meeting was held at 1730 on today. Meeting went off in a conducive atmosphere with prime focus to maintain peace and tranquility on border. It was further decided to hold next meeting on 21 Jun: PRO BSF (Jammu Frontier) #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2018 × Today's meeting is likely to bring firing-free environment, particularly for border area villagers on both sides. Commanders on both side agreed to keep talks on at every level to develop confidence between two border guarding forces: PRO BSF (Jammu Frontier) #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2018 × The ceasefire between India and Pakistan was signed in 2003. The ceasefire held for 10 years. Then in January 2013 India alleged that a Pakistani Border Action Team crossed over, ambushed an Indian Army patrol, and killed two soldiers. One of the two soldiers was beheaded. Pakistan denied the claim but the allegation caused massive outrage in India. India promised an "appropriate response".

Commanders of BSF, Pakistan Rangers meet, say peace along border 'likely'

Asking the separatists to come forward for talks and save the state from "bloodshed", Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday termed the unilateral ceasefire and the offer of dialogue by the Centre as an opportunity that does not come every day.

"The people of Kashmir and the leadership here have to decide on the opportunity provided by the Centre in terms of unilateral ceasefire, which stopped the bloodshed here, and then the readiness for dialogue, how we benefit from it," Mehbooba said addressing a convention of her Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Mehbooba said the ceasefire and talks offer an opportunity to the separatists to stop bloodshed in Jammu and Kashmir.

"There are other parties who are not in the mainstream, and if they have some other agenda, they have an opportunity now if they want to stop bloodshed in J&K. We always say that there has to be a political solution to J&K and the army or CRPF or police cannot resolve it.&nbsp

"It can only be resolved politically thorough dialogue. And when there is an offer of dialogue from the Centre, I request all stake holders to come forward to save J&K and its economy," she said.&nbsp

While the Centre announced unilateral ceasefire for the holy month of Ramadhan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh recently said the Centre was ready to talk to separatists in the valley if they are willing for a dialogue.

The chief minister said while she cannot force the separatists, they have to think on giving the youth in Kashmir a way out from the stone and gun culture.

"We cannot force you or give you a dictation, but can only request&nbspeven a day before yesterday a youth got killed after he came under a vehicle during stone-pelting. He was an orphan but why take to stone-pelting. Why not give them a way out from this morass, from stone or gun culture," she said.

Putting the onus on the separatists, Mehbooba said the mainstream parties in the state gave them an opportunity by providing an atmosphere for talks and now it was up to the separatists to take advantage of the opportunity.

"We, mainstream parties, gave you unilateral ceasefire and an atmosphere for talks, now it is up to you - the separatists. I request them that it is an opportunity, that you always say that military solution is no solution and only dialogue is the way forward to achieve a political solution. So, today you have an offer of dialogue".&nbsp

"They (Centre) are saying come and talk to us. I think if J&K has to be taken out of this morass and difficult time, then all be it mainstream parties or separatists have to come forward and use this opportunity. Such an opportunity does not come every day," she said, adding "I request all the leaders (separatists) " you are very tall leaders - but right now use this opportunity of talks to save J&K. Come forward and talk".

She said the eyes of the whole country were on Kashmir and if the people here lose this opportunity, then no one will support or advocate for them tomorrow.

"The Home Minister of this country is saying they want to embrace Kashmiris and are ready for talks. If we lose this opportunity, nobody will support us tomorrow, no one will advocate for us. The eyes of the whole country are on J&K and its leadership to see what they decide and how they try to save the people of Kashmir, especially its youth. If we have to save J&K, this is an opportunity for us," Mehbooba said.&nbsp

Amidst reports of more youth joining militant ranks, the chief minister said the increase in the militancy would only increase the footprints of the security forces in the valley.

"The increase in the number of youth picking up guns will increase the presence of army, CRPF and the police here. The more the situation improves, the more we can tell Army, CRPF or police that your role is over and you reduce your footprints," she said.

Referring to the spate of grenade attacks over the last few days, Mehbooba said gun or grenade attacks achieve nothing.

"Despite the unilateral ceasefire, there are grenade attacks. They do not see that civilians are getting killed, they do not see that army or CRPF jawans have come from far-flung areas for their bread and butter, what will this achieve".

"There have been thousands of grenade attacks till now, thousands have picked up guns and become militants, but what has been achieved? We have achieved Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road, Poonch-Rawalkote road and if the situation improves, I promise you that we will re-open more such routes," she said.

The chief minister also batted for talks between India and Pakistan and condemned the ceasefire violations on the border.

"Till both the countries come closer, situation will not improve. J&K bears the maximum impact of the relationship between India and Pakistan. So, our party's agenda is that they should talk to each other," she said.

Asking the separatists to come forward for talks and save the state from 'bloodshed', Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday termed the unilateral ceasefire and the offer of dialogue by the Centre as an opportunity that does not come every day

Asking the separatists to come forward for talks and save the state from "bloodshed", Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday termed the unilateral ceasefire and the offer of dialogue by the Centre as an opportunity that does not come every day. "The people of Kashmir and the leadership here have to decide on the opportunity provided by the Centre in terms of unilateral ceasefire, which stopped the bloodshed here, and then the readiness for dialogue, how we benefit from it," Mehbooba said addressing a convention of her Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mehbooba said the ceasefire and talks offer an opportunity to the separatists to stop bloodshed in Jammu and Kashmir. "There are other parties who are not in the mainstream, and if they have some other agenda, they have an opportunity now if they want to stop bloodshed in J&K. We always say that there has to be a political solution to J&K and the army or CRPF or police cannot resolve it. "It can only be resolved politically thorough dialogue. And when there is an offer of dialogue from the Centre, I request all stake holders to come forward to save J&K and its economy," she said. While the Centre announced unilateral ceasefire for the holy month of Ramadhan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh recently said the Centre was ready to talk to separatists in the valley if they are willing for a dialogue. The chief minister said while she cannot force the separatists, they have to think on giving the youth in Kashmir a way out from the stone and gun culture. "We cannot force you or give you a dictation, but can only request&nbspeven a day before yesterday a youth got killed after he came under a vehicle during stone-pelting. He was an orphan but why take to stone-pelting. Why not give them a way out from this morass, from stone or gun culture," she said. Putting the onus on the separatists, Mehbooba said the mainstream parties in the state gave them an opportunity by providing an atmosphere for talks and now it was up to the separatists to take advantage of the opportunity. "We, mainstream parties, gave you unilateral ceasefire and an atmosphere for talks, now it is up to you - the separatists. I request them that it is an opportunity, that you always say that military solution is no solution and only dialogue is the way forward to achieve a political solution. So, today you have an offer of dialogue". "They (Centre) are saying come and talk to us. I think if J&K has to be taken out of this morass and difficult time, then all be it mainstream parties or separatists have to come forward and use this opportunity. Such an opportunity does not come every day," she said, adding "I request all the leaders (separatists) " you are very tall leaders - but right now use this opportunity of talks to save J&K. Come forward and talk". She said the eyes of the whole country were on Kashmir and if the people here lose this opportunity, then no one will support or advocate for them tomorrow. "The Home Minister of this country is saying they want to embrace Kashmiris and are ready for talks. If we lose this opportunity, nobody will support us tomorrow, no one will advocate for us. The eyes of the whole country are on J&K and its leadership to see what they decide and how they try to save the people of Kashmir, especially its youth. If we have to save J&K, this is an opportunity for us," Mehbooba said. Amidst reports of more youth joining militant ranks, the chief minister said the increase in the militancy would only increase the footprints of the security forces in the valley. "The increase in the number of youth picking up guns will increase the presence of army, CRPF and the police here. The more the situation improves, the more we can tell Army, CRPF or police that your role is over and you reduce your footprints," she said. Referring to the spate of grenade attacks over the last few days, Mehbooba said gun or grenade attacks achieve nothing. "Despite the unilateral ceasefire, there are grenade attacks. They do not see that civilians are getting killed, they do not see that army or CRPF jawans have come from far-flung areas for their bread and butter, what will this achieve". "There have been thousands of grenade attacks till now, thousands have picked up guns and become militants, but what has been achieved? We have achieved Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road, Poonch-Rawalkote road and if the situation improves, I promise you that we will re-open more such routes," she said. The chief minister also batted for talks between India and Pakistan and condemned the ceasefire violations on the border. "Till both the countries come closer, situation will not improve. J&K bears the maximum impact of the relationship between India and Pakistan. So, our party's agenda is that they should talk to each other," she said.

Ceasefire, dialogue offer opportunity to save J&K from bloodshed: Mehbooba

Head of the terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Masood Azhar on Saturday mocked the May 16 ceasefire declaration by the Indian government.&nbsp;

Azhar has said the Indian government was forced to declare a ceasefire in Kashmir out of compulsion and it has left open space for JeM.

Azhar's statements came out in an audio clip released by the Jaish-e-Mohammad, where he is heard addressing a gathering of new recruits.&nbsp;

According to intelligence sources, the terror chief has been stationed in Pakistan's Bahawalpur province, where he is training new recruits under a new programme which started on May 1 earlier this year.

Interestingly, JeM had claimed responsibility for the multiple grenade attacks in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

India holds Azhar responsible for many terrorist acts in India including the 13 December 2001 attack on India’s parliament as well as the 2 January 2016 attack on the Pathankot airbase.&nbsp;

The Centre on May 16 had announced a ceasefire in J&K, directing the security forces to halt their operations during the holy month of Ramzan.&nbsp;

A week after the declaration, terrorists conducted a strike, the first since the ceasefire announcement by attacking an Indian Army camp located in the Pulwama district of South Kashmir and killing an Army jawan and a civilian.

Recently, Security agencies sounded a high alert in Jammu and Kashmir after intelligence reports warned that Jaish-e-Mohammad militants have sneaked from across the Line of Control (LoC) and planned major fidayeen attacks in next few days.

A security official said intelligence reports were received about that a group of heavily armed Jaish militants have entered the state from different sectors of LoC.

Azhar's statements came out in an audio clip released by the party, where he is heard addressing a gathering a new recruits.

Head of the terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Masood Azhar on Saturday mocked the May 16 ceasefire declaration by the Indian government. Azhar has said the Indian government was forced to declare a ceasefire in Kashmir out of compulsion and it has left open space for JeM. Azhar's statements came out in an audio clip released by the Jaish-e-Mohammad, where he is heard addressing a gathering of new recruits. According to intelligence sources, the terror chief has been stationed in Pakistan's Bahawalpur province, where he is training new recruits under a new programme which started on May 1 earlier this year. Interestingly, JeM had claimed responsibility for the multiple grenade attacks in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. India holds Azhar responsible for many terrorist acts in India including the 13 December 2001 attack on India’s parliament as well as the 2 January 2016 attack on the Pathankot airbase. The Centre on May 16 had announced a ceasefire in J&K, directing the security forces to halt their operations during the holy month of Ramzan. A week after the declaration, terrorists conducted a strike, the first since the ceasefire announcement by attacking an Indian Army camp located in the Pulwama district of South Kashmir and killing an Army jawan and a civilian. Recently, Security agencies sounded a high alert in Jammu and Kashmir after intelligence reports warned that Jaish-e-Mohammad militants have sneaked from across the Line of Control (LoC) and planned major fidayeen attacks in next few days. A security official said intelligence reports were received about that a group of heavily armed Jaish militants have entered the state from different sectors of LoC.

JeM chief Masood Azhar mocks Ramzan ceasefire announced by Centre in Jammu and Kashmir

A grenade attack was lobbed at a CRPF deployment at Badshah Bridge in Srinagar, injuring one jawan.

"A total of six CRPF personals were deployed when the incident took place. The terrorists who were in an auto threw the grenade targeting the rear wheel of the CRPF vehicle. One personnel of 132 Battalion sustained splinter injury on his back and was immediately admitted to a local hospital," an official said.

Earlier in the day, terrorists lobbed a grenade at CRPF 82 Battalion in Fateh Kadal`s Chinkral Mohalla area, injuring three CRPF personnel and one civilian.

The injured are out of danger and their condition is stable.

Earlier the police had claimed that a fourth grenade was hurled by terrorists in&nbsp;Mominabad-Batamaloo area of Srinagar. However, after&nbsp;complete verification, the police confirmed that it was perhaps a tyre blast, not grenade attack by terrorists in the region.

A series of grenade attacks have taken place in the valley in last 10 days.

On May 23, six civilians were injured in the grenade attack at Bijbehara town of Anantnag district.&nbsp;

Two days later, two policemen and a civilian were injured in a similar attack at a bus stand on Jammu's BC road.&nbsp;

Earlier the police had claimed that a fourth grenade was hurled by terrorists in Mominabad-Batamaloo area of Srinagar. However, after complete verification, the police confirmed that it was perhaps a tyre blast, not grenade attack by terrorists in the region

A grenade attack was lobbed at a CRPF deployment at Badshah Bridge in Srinagar, injuring one jawan. "A total of six CRPF personals were deployed when the incident took place. The terrorists who were in an auto threw the grenade targeting the rear wheel of the CRPF vehicle. One personnel of 132 Battalion sustained splinter injury on his back and was immediately admitted to a local hospital," an official said. Earlier in the day, terrorists lobbed a grenade at CRPF 82 Battalion in Fateh Kadal`s Chinkral Mohalla area, injuring three CRPF personnel and one civilian. The injured are out of danger and their condition is stable. Earlier the police had claimed that a fourth grenade was hurled by terrorists in Mominabad-Batamaloo area of Srinagar. However, after complete verification, the police confirmed that it was perhaps a tyre blast, not grenade attack by terrorists in the region. A series of grenade attacks have taken place in the valley in last 10 days. On May 23, six civilians were injured in the grenade attack at Bijbehara town of Anantnag district. Two days later, two policemen and a civilian were injured in a similar attack at a bus stand on Jammu's BC road.

Three grenade attacks on CRPF in J&K

The Union Home Ministry has asked the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that all necessary measures were taken to restrict the entry of illegal migrants including Rohingyas in the state.

A letter was sent to the State Chief Secretary Bharat Bhushan Vyas, the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs Anuj Sharma has asked the state government to " kindly review this matter &nbsp;(of the entry of illegal migrants) and issue instructions to take necessary steps and share updated information in the prescribed form .. as soon as possible..".

The Home Ministry highlighted its serious concern over the Rohingyas and other foreign nationals who have already entered India illegally.

The letter further said, "Such illegal migrations poses serious challenges and has security implications since some of the migrants have been found to have indulged in illegal activities and are vulnerable to radicalisation."

It further states, "It has been brought to the notice of the Government that some of the Rohingyas/foreigners are involved in crimes, anti-national activities, money laundering, procuring fake/fabricated Indian documents and some of them have illegally and fraudulently obtained Indian identity documents e.g. Pan Card, Voter Card, etc."

"Most of these persons have entered India illegally, and many of them have taken (the) help of organised groups of touts and agents," the letter added.

The letter also said that all states have been issued with five instructions from time to time that they need to follow against the illegal immigrants including Rohingyas.

The instructions were as follows: &nbsp;

Restrict them to specified identified locations and their activities/movements be strictly watched by State Police/Intelligence Agencies.

Each one of them must be identified, personal particulars (name, date of birth, sex, place of birth, father/mother names, address in Myanmar/some other country, nationality, etc. may be captured and got signed by such illegal migrant/their guardian.

Biometrics of illegal migrants, including Rohingyas, be captured to ensure unique identification/de-duplication and to prevent impersonation in future. FRO must coordinate with UIDAI to ensure that no Aadhar Card other documents are issued to Rohingya immigrants, which may later help them in claiming to be Indian citizens.

The personal particular forms/identity documents of such Rohingyas/foreigners to be shared with the Government of Myanmar through MEA for their nationality verification, issue of travel documents and repatriation to Myanmar.

Keep a watch on their movement and activities and ensure action for their repatriation/deportation as per Law/Policy/Instructions.

The Union Ministry has issued the letter six months after the Home Minister Rajanath Singh asked all the states to keep hawk eye on the issues.

According to estimates, about 40,000 Rohingyas residing in India.

The government had told the Supreme Court in January that the country could not become the "Refugee Capital of the World".&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

The Home Ministry highlighted its serious concern over the Rohingyas and other foreign nationals who have already entered India illegally

The Union Home Ministry has asked the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that all necessary measures were taken to restrict the entry of illegal migrants including Rohingyas in the state. A letter was sent to the State Chief Secretary Bharat Bhushan Vyas, the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs Anuj Sharma has asked the state government to " kindly review this matter (of the entry of illegal migrants) and issue instructions to take necessary steps and share updated information in the prescribed form .. as soon as possible..". The Home Ministry highlighted its serious concern over the Rohingyas and other foreign nationals who have already entered India illegally. The letter further said, "Such illegal migrations poses serious challenges and has security implications since some of the migrants have been found to have indulged in illegal activities and are vulnerable to radicalisation." It further states, "It has been brought to the notice of the Government that some of the Rohingyas/foreigners are involved in crimes, anti-national activities, money laundering, procuring fake/fabricated Indian documents and some of them have illegally and fraudulently obtained Indian identity documents e.g. Pan Card, Voter Card, etc." "Most of these persons have entered India illegally, and many of them have taken (the) help of organised groups of touts and agents," the letter added. The letter also said that all states have been issued with five instructions from time to time that they need to follow against the illegal immigrants including Rohingyas. The instructions were as follows: Restrict them to specified identified locations and their activities/movements be strictly watched by State Police/Intelligence Agencies. Each one of them must be identified, personal particulars (name, date of birth, sex, place of birth, father/mother names, address in Myanmar/some other country, nationality, etc. may be captured and got signed by such illegal migrant/their guardian. Biometrics of illegal migrants, including Rohingyas, be captured to ensure unique identification/de-duplication and to prevent impersonation in future. FRO must coordinate with UIDAI to ensure that no Aadhar Card other documents are issued to Rohingya immigrants, which may later help them in claiming to be Indian citizens. The personal particular forms/identity documents of such Rohingyas/foreigners to be shared with the Government of Myanmar through MEA for their nationality verification, issue of travel documents and repatriation to Myanmar. Keep a watch on their movement and activities and ensure action for their repatriation/deportation as per Law/Policy/Instructions. The Union Ministry has issued the letter six months after the Home Minister Rajanath Singh asked all the states to keep hawk eye on the issues. According to estimates, about 40,000 Rohingyas residing in India. The government had told the Supreme Court in January that the country could not become the "Refugee Capital of the World". (With inputs from ANI)

Ensure measures to restrict entry of Rohingyas, Centre tells Jammu & Kashmir govt

Two security personnel and one civilian were injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday after terrorists hurled a grenade at police party.

Earlier in the day, the terrorists had also targetted the&nbsp;house of PDP MLA Mushtaq Shah in Tral area of Pulwama district.

However, no loss of life was reported in the incident as the bomb had exploded in the lawn.

A security official&nbsp;had said earlier&nbsp;that twelve terrorists of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed managed to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

The terrorists have reportedly split into groups and, according to the security forces, could be planning large-scale terror strikes.

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Earlier in the day, the terrorists had also targetted the house of PDP MLA Mushtaq Shah in Tral area of Pulwama district

Two security personnel and one civilian were injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday after terrorists hurled a grenade at police party. Earlier in the day, the terrorists had also targetted the house of PDP MLA Mushtaq Shah in Tral area of Pulwama district. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident as the bomb had exploded in the lawn. A security official had said earlier that twelve terrorists of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed managed to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The terrorists have reportedly split into groups and, according to the security forces, could be planning large-scale terror strikes.

J&K: Terrorists hurl grenade at police party; 2 cops, 1 civilian injured

At least three Indian Army personnel were injured after an improvised explosive device(IED) blast occurred in Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir.

The blast reportedly occurred between Sugan and Chillipora area of Shopian district.&nbsp;

Security personnel have launched a search and cordon operation in the area.

Earlier in the month, five terrorists including &nbsp;Hizbul Mujahideen commander were killed after an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Shopian district.

Rafi Bhat, Kashmir University assistant professor-turned-terrorist was also among those killed. 
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The blast reportedly occurred between Sugan and Chillipora area of Shopian district.

At least three Indian Army personnel were injured after an improvised explosive device(IED) blast occurred in Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir. The blast reportedly occurred between Sugan and Chillipora area of Shopian district. Security personnel have launched a search and cordon operation in the area. Earlier in the month, five terrorists including Hizbul Mujahideen commander were killed after an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Shopian district. Rafi Bhat, Kashmir University assistant professor-turned-terrorist was also among those killed.

J&K: IED blast in Shopian, at least 3 Army soldiers injured

An Army jawan and a civilian were killed on Sunday night when terrorists attacked an Army camp in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, police said.

This is the first terror strike by terrorists after the Centre announced cessation of operations during the holy month of Ramzan.

Police said the terrorists attacked the camp of 50 Rashtriya Rifles at Kakapora in Pulwama district leaving a jawan seriously injured.

A civilian identified as Bilal Ahmed was also caught in the crossfire leaving him seriously injured.

Both were rushed to a hospital where the duo succumbed to their injuries. Authorities have clamped prohibitory orders in parts of Pulwama district.&nbsp

They said the fire was retaliated by the Army personnel.

Police said the terrorists attacked the camp of 50 Rashtriya Rifles at Kakapora in Pulwama

An Army jawan and a civilian were killed on Sunday night when terrorists attacked an Army camp in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, police said. This is the first terror strike by terrorists after the Centre announced cessation of operations during the holy month of Ramzan. Police said the terrorists attacked the camp of 50 Rashtriya Rifles at Kakapora in Pulwama district leaving a jawan seriously injured. A civilian identified as Bilal Ahmed was also caught in the crossfire leaving him seriously injured. Both were rushed to a hospital where the duo succumbed to their injuries. Authorities have clamped prohibitory orders in parts of Pulwama district. They said the fire was retaliated by the Army personnel.

J&K: Terrorists attack Army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier, civilian killed

Pakistan today said the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-also-includes-gilgit-baltistan-india-to-pakistan-140153">entire state of Jammu and Kashmir</a>(J&K) is a "disputed" territory and rejected Indian protest against Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018.

"Everything from history to law to morality to the situation on the ground belies India's spurious claim," Pakistan said.

India had summoned Pakistan's deputy high commissioner Syed Haider Shah&nbspon Sunday and had declared that any attempt to alter the status of any part of the territory of Gilgit-Baltistan order has no legal basis.

India's external affairs ministry said the "entire state of Jammu and Kashmir, which also includes the so-called 'Gilgit-Baltistan' areas, is an integral part of India by virtue of its accession in 1947."

Pakistan, however, called it "propaganda" while rejecting India's claim.

"The baseless Indian propaganda about Gilgit-Baltistan can neither cover up the atrocities being perpetrated by the Indian security forces against the innocent, unarmed Kashmiris in Indian Occupied Kashmir(IOK), nor can it succeed in diverting the attention," Pakistan said.

On J&K, Pakistan said India's protests were "frivolous", rather it should take steps to "vacate its illegal occupation" and "create conditions for faithful implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions."

"As a responsible member of the international community, Pakistan has always taken steps consistent with UN Security Council resolutions on Jammu & Kashmir dispute," Pakistan said, adding that its aim is to "further empower the people of Gilgit and Baltistan."

On J&K, Pakistan said India's protests were "frivolous".

Pakistan today said the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) is a "disputed" territory and rejected Indian protest against Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018. "Everything from history to law to morality to the situation on the ground belies India's spurious claim," Pakistan said. India had summoned Pakistan's deputy high commissioner Syed Haider Shah&nbspon Sunday and had declared that any attempt to alter the status of any part of the territory of Gilgit-Baltistan order has no legal basis. India's external affairs ministry said the "entire state of Jammu and Kashmir, which also includes the so-called 'Gilgit-Baltistan' areas, is an integral part of India by virtue of its accession in 1947." Pakistan, however, called it "propaganda" while rejecting India's claim. "The baseless Indian propaganda about Gilgit-Baltistan can neither cover up the atrocities being perpetrated by the Indian security forces against the innocent, unarmed Kashmiris in Indian Occupied Kashmir(IOK), nor can it succeed in diverting the attention," Pakistan said. On J&K, Pakistan said India's protests were "frivolous", rather it should take steps to "vacate its illegal occupation" and "create conditions for faithful implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions." "As a responsible member of the international community, Pakistan has always taken steps consistent with UN Security Council resolutions on Jammu & Kashmir dispute," Pakistan said, adding that its aim is to "further empower the people of Gilgit and Baltistan."

'Baseless Indian propaganda on Gilgit-Baltistan,' says Pakistan

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta on Sunday asked the separatists to respond positively to the Centre's offer of dialogue so that peace and normalcy is restored in the state.

"We have provided them an opportunity of talks and now they have to see how to proceed further. They should avail this opportunity,"&nbspGupta told reporters on the sidelines of a party event in Jammu.

Lauding the Centre, the senior BJP leader said it had taken a very good decision on completion of four years of the NDA government's rule.&nbsp

"Now an opportunity has provided to them (separatists)&nbspIf they do not come forward, the people of Kashmir should also understand that they are not their well wishers,"&nbspGupta said.

He said it was a big decision of the government and needed to be availed to pave way for the restoration of peace and normalcy in the state.&nbsp

To another question, Gupta said the border residents were not upset with BJP and assured their demands would be met.&nbsp

"They are not angry with the BJP. I have visited them and their demands would be met,"&nbsphe said adding the centre has already sanctioned Rs 415 crore for construction of bunkers along the International border and Line of Control in the state.&nbsp

The border residents are satisfied with the BJP government, he said dismissing as "opposition propaganda"&nbspthat they were angry with the ruling party, both at the centre and the state.

"It is unfortunate that they indulge in politics even on borders," Gupta said slamming political rivals."

Earlier, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at a programme to mark four years of the NDA government in New Delhi, told a TV channel that the Centre was ready to talk to the Hurriyat Conference if they were ready for a dialogue.&nbsp

"If Hurriyat is ready to talk, we have no problem, we are ready to talk to anyone. Even if Pakistan comes for a dialogue, we are ready for it," Singh had said.&nbsp

State BJP president Ravinder Raina said BJP would not compromise on safety, integrity and sovereignty of the nation."

"We will not fire the first bullet (on borders), but will rain countless bullets if need arises, he said pledging to take back the "areas illegally occupied by Pakistan".

Raina claimed that the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir would be from his party owing to "dedicated workers".

"India has risen to the level that every country looks towards the country for assistance. China had to take its steps back after confrontation at the border. India has revolutionised its defence sector and the day is not far when India will be the biggest arms exporter in the world,"&nbsphe said.

'We have provided them an opportunity of talks and now they have to see how to proceed further. They should avail this opportunity'

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta on Sunday asked the separatists to respond positively to the Centre's offer of dialogue so that peace and normalcy is restored in the state. "We have provided them an opportunity of talks and now they have to see how to proceed further. They should avail this opportunity,"&nbspGupta told reporters on the sidelines of a party event in Jammu. Lauding the Centre, the senior BJP leader said it had taken a very good decision on completion of four years of the NDA government's rule. "Now an opportunity has provided to them (separatists)&nbspIf they do not come forward, the people of Kashmir should also understand that they are not their well wishers,"&nbspGupta said. He said it was a big decision of the government and needed to be availed to pave way for the restoration of peace and normalcy in the state. To another question, Gupta said the border residents were not upset with BJP and assured their demands would be met. "They are not angry with the BJP. I have visited them and their demands would be met,"&nbsphe said adding the centre has already sanctioned Rs 415 crore for construction of bunkers along the International border and Line of Control in the state. The border residents are satisfied with the BJP government, he said dismissing as "opposition propaganda"&nbspthat they were angry with the ruling party, both at the centre and the state. "It is unfortunate that they indulge in politics even on borders," Gupta said slamming political rivals." Earlier, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at a programme to mark four years of the NDA government in New Delhi, told a TV channel that the Centre was ready to talk to the Hurriyat Conference if they were ready for a dialogue. "If Hurriyat is ready to talk, we have no problem, we are ready to talk to anyone. Even if Pakistan comes for a dialogue, we are ready for it," Singh had said. State BJP president Ravinder Raina said BJP would not compromise on safety, integrity and sovereignty of the nation." "We will not fire the first bullet (on borders), but will rain countless bullets if need arises, he said pledging to take back the "areas illegally occupied by Pakistan". Raina claimed that the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir would be from his party owing to "dedicated workers". "India has risen to the level that every country looks towards the country for assistance. China had to take its steps back after confrontation at the border. India has revolutionised its defence sector and the day is not far when India will be the biggest arms exporter in the world,"&nbsphe said.

Talks offer an opportunity for separatists: JK Deputy CM

In the wake of frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan across the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, the authorities in the state have initiated construction of underground bunkers and community halls to facilitate the safety of residents along the border.

The officials of the Rajouri district in J&K will be constructing over 5,500 underground bunkers and 200 community halls as well as "border bhawans" to help the settlements along the border survive the brunt of Pakistani shelling and firing.

The Union Ministry and the state government have already approved the project which is expected to cost Rs 153.60 crore and is targetted to be completed in the current financial year.

"A total of 5,196 bunkers are being constructed in seven blocks along the 120 km long stretch of LoC. These include Sunderbani, Qila Drahal, Nowshera, Doongi, Rajouri, Panjgrain and Manajakote," an official spokesman said.

He also added that over 260 community bunkers and 160 community halls were also to be constructed in villages located 0-3 km distance from LOC.

The bhawans to be constructed will be designed to accommodate over 10,000 people.

The government had also announced the construction of 14,460 individual and community bunkers at a cost of Rs 415.73 crore for people living along the LoC and IB in Jammu region in December last year.

Over thousands of people across the International border in Jammu and Kashmir moved out of&nbsp;their homes in the last few days to escape heavy shelling by the Pakistan forces.

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(With inputs from PTI)

The officials of the Rajouri district in J&K will be constructing over 5,500 underground bunkers and 200 community halls as well as "border bhawans" to help the settlements along the border survive the brunt of Pakistani shelling and firing

In the wake of frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan across the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, the authorities in the state have initiated construction of underground bunkers and community halls to facilitate the safety of residents along the border. The officials of the Rajouri district in J&K will be constructing over 5,500 underground bunkers and 200 community halls as well as "border bhawans" to help the settlements along the border survive the brunt of Pakistani shelling and firing. The Union Ministry and the state government have already approved the project which is expected to cost Rs 153.60 crore and is targetted to be completed in the current financial year. "A total of 5,196 bunkers are being constructed in seven blocks along the 120 km long stretch of LoC. These include Sunderbani, Qila Drahal, Nowshera, Doongi, Rajouri, Panjgrain and Manajakote," an official spokesman said. He also added that over 260 community bunkers and 160 community halls were also to be constructed in villages located 0-3 km distance from LOC. The bhawans to be constructed will be designed to accommodate over 10,000 people. The government had also announced the construction of 14,460 individual and community bunkers at a cost of Rs 415.73 crore for people living along the LoC and IB in Jammu region in December last year. Over thousands of people across the International border in Jammu and Kashmir moved out of their homes in the last few days to escape heavy shelling by the Pakistan forces. (With inputs from PTI)

J&K ceasefire violations: Bunkers, community halls to be constructed along IB to safeguard residents

An infiltration bid was thwarted by the forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Tangdhar sector early on Saturday. At least five terrorists were killed in the&nbsp;operation by the&nbsp;Indian Army along the Line of Control (LoC).

The fresh infiltration attempt comes a day after Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said Pakistan should "stop infiltration" if it aims to end turbulence at the border. The general also called for an end to unprovoked firing by the Pakistani forces.

"We want peace at borders but as you know&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;continuously violates ceasefire that causes loss of life and property and in such a case we have to retaliate but if&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;wants peace, we expect them to take initiative, which will start with them stopping infiltration," he said.

Earlier in the month, with the onset of Ramzan, the Centre announced the suspension of all operations targeting the militants in the Kashmir Valley.

The Union Home Ministry has said the decision has been taken to help the "peace-loving Muslims observe Ramzan in a peaceful environment".

However, it clarified that the security forces "reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people".

(With inputs from ANI)

Indian troops retaliated heavily after noting suspicious movement in the area and forced the terrorists to flee back.

An infiltration bid was thwarted by the forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Tangdhar sector early on Saturday. At least five terrorists were killed in the operation by the Indian Army along the Line of Control (LoC). The fresh infiltration attempt comes a day after Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said Pakistan should "stop infiltration" if it aims to end turbulence at the border. The general also called for an end to unprovoked firing by the Pakistani forces. "We want peace at borders but as you know Pakistan continuously violates ceasefire that causes loss of life and property and in such a case we have to retaliate but if Pakistan wants peace, we expect them to take initiative, which will start with them stopping infiltration," he said. Earlier in the month, with the onset of Ramzan, the Centre announced the suspension of all operations targeting the militants in the Kashmir Valley. The Union Home Ministry has said the decision has been taken to help the "peace-loving Muslims observe Ramzan in a peaceful environment". However, it clarified that the security forces "reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people". (With inputs from ANI)

Infiltration bid foiled by security forces in Tangdhar sector of J&K, 5 terrorists killed 

The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned begging at public and religious places here and directed the police to arrest the offenders.

The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah yesterday, said Srinagar being the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir holds a great importance in the socio-economic landscape of the state and so it is contingent upon the administration to take all measures necessary to make the district more citizen-friendly and to prevent public nuisance at all costs.&nbsp

"Begging being an offence under the Act (Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act I960), it is imperative that strict necessary action under law be initiated against the offenders," it stated.

The deputy commissioner said, "It has been observed that off late there is a proliferation of beggars on the streets of Srinagar which creates massive nuisance for the general public."

The order stated any person found soliciting alms in a public place, or in or about a mosque, temple or other place of public worship, whether or not under any pretence and entering on any private premises for the purpose of soliciting alms shall be immediately arrested under Section 4 of the Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act, 1960 read with Section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Svt 1989.

Those exposing or exhibiting with the object of obtaining or extorting alms, any sore, wound, injury, deformity or disease whether of a human being or an animal shall also be arrested, it said.

"Also, any person found having no visible means of subsistence and wandering about or remaining in any public place or in a temple, mosque or other place of public worship in such condition or manner as makes it like that the person doing so exists by soliciting alms or allowing himself to be used as an exhibit for the purpose of soliciting alms, does not include soliciting money or fee or gift for a purpose authorized by law or authorized in the prescribed manner by the District Magistrate, shall also be arrested," it read.&nbsp

The deputy commissioner directed senior superintendents of police, Srinagar and Budgam, to implement the order in letter and spirit and report the number of such arrests on daily basis.&nbsp 
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The deputy commissioner directed senior superintendents of police, Srinagar and Budgam, to implement the order

The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned begging at public and religious places here and directed the police to arrest the offenders. The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah yesterday, said Srinagar being the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir holds a great importance in the socio-economic landscape of the state and so it is contingent upon the administration to take all measures necessary to make the district more citizen-friendly and to prevent public nuisance at all costs. "Begging being an offence under the Act (Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act I960), it is imperative that strict necessary action under law be initiated against the offenders," it stated. The deputy commissioner said, "It has been observed that off late there is a proliferation of beggars on the streets of Srinagar which creates massive nuisance for the general public." The order stated any person found soliciting alms in a public place, or in or about a mosque, temple or other place of public worship, whether or not under any pretence and entering on any private premises for the purpose of soliciting alms shall be immediately arrested under Section 4 of the Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act, 1960 read with Section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Svt 1989. Those exposing or exhibiting with the object of obtaining or extorting alms, any sore, wound, injury, deformity or disease whether of a human being or an animal shall also be arrested, it said. "Also, any person found having no visible means of subsistence and wandering about or remaining in any public place or in a temple, mosque or other place of public worship in such condition or manner as makes it like that the person doing so exists by soliciting alms or allowing himself to be used as an exhibit for the purpose of soliciting alms, does not include soliciting money or fee or gift for a purpose authorized by law or authorized in the prescribed manner by the District Magistrate, shall also be arrested," it read. The deputy commissioner directed senior superintendents of police, Srinagar and Budgam, to implement the order in letter and spirit and report the number of such arrests on daily basis.

J&K: Begging at public, religious places banned in Srinagar

Nearly a week <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-announces-ceasefire-during-ramzan-in-jk-137400">after announcing </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-announces-ceasefire-during-ramzan-in-jk-137400">suspension</a> of operation by security forces&nbsp;in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), sources in the government say they may consider extending the suspension even after Ramzan.

On May 16, the Centre had asked security forces in J&K to suspend operation for a month due to the holy month of Ramzan after CM Mehbooba Mufti and other political parties pushed for a "suspended peace".

Home minister Rajnath Singh had later said the Centre is suspending operation and informed J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti who welcomed the move.

According to government sources, the implementation of suspension of operation is getting a "good response" from the people in the Valley.

“The government wants that during the ensuing month of Ramzan, no section of society and in particular, the Muslim community should face any difficulty," the government had said while declaring a "temporary ceasefire".

According to government sources, the implementation of suspension of operation is getting a "good response"

Nearly a week after announcing suspension of operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), sources in the government say they may consider extending the suspension even after Ramzan. On May 16, the Centre had asked security forces in J&K to suspend operation for a month due to the holy month of Ramzan after CM Mehbooba Mufti and other political parties pushed for a "suspended peace". Home minister Rajnath Singh had later said the Centre is suspending operation and informed J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti who welcomed the move. According to government sources, the implementation of suspension of operation is getting a "good response" from the people in the Valley. “The government wants that during the ensuing month of Ramzan, no section of society and in particular, the Muslim community should face any difficulty," the government had said while declaring a "temporary ceasefire".

After 'good response', government may extend suspension of operation in J&K beyond Ramzan

India today summoned deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah &nbsp;and lodged a strong protest over the loss of life of a seven month old infant in unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on Tuesday.

The firing had occurred in the Bhimber sector across the Line of Control(LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir.

India said the Pakistan forces deliberately targeting of innocent civilians who were located away from the forward line of defences.

The Pakistan Army used small and high caliber weapons which is highly deplorable, Indian officials told Shah.

Targeting of innocent civilians including young children is against all established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct, India told the Pakistan deputy High Commissioner.

India asked Pakistan to investigate the killing of innocent civilians and instructed it to desist from such acts. The Indian side also conveyed its displeasure at the &nbsp;continued unprovoked firing and ceasefire violations across the LoC and the International boundary.

More than 1,088 violations have been carried out by Pakistan forces at LoC and the International Boundary so far this year which has led 36 people being killed and injured at least 127 others, the government said.

In 2018, Indian security forces thwarted attempts by 53 terrorists to infiltrate and neutralized 5 terrorists as they tried to cross the LoC.

The Pakistan Army used small and high caliber weapons which is highly deplorable, Indian officials told Shah.

India today summoned deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah and lodged a strong protest over the loss of life of a seven month old infant in unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on Tuesday. The firing had occurred in the Bhimber sector across the Line of Control(LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir. India said the Pakistan forces deliberately targeting of innocent civilians who were located away from the forward line of defences. The Pakistan Army used small and high caliber weapons which is highly deplorable, Indian officials told Shah. Targeting of innocent civilians including young children is against all established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct, India told the Pakistan deputy High Commissioner. India asked Pakistan to investigate the killing of innocent civilians and instructed it to desist from such acts. The Indian side also conveyed its displeasure at the continued unprovoked firing and ceasefire violations across the LoC and the International boundary. More than 1,088 violations have been carried out by Pakistan forces at LoC and the International Boundary so far this year which has led 36 people being killed and injured at least 127 others, the government said. In 2018, Indian security forces thwarted attempts by 53 terrorists to infiltrate and neutralized 5 terrorists as they tried to cross the LoC.

India summons Pak deputy High Commissioner over firing along LoC

After the conditional <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/1-civilian-dies-3-soldiers-injured-in-jk-during-stone-pelting-134847">ceasefire announcement on May 16th</a>, only five incidents of stone-pelting was reported in Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K government informed the home ministry today.

The home ministry <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/cm-mehbooba-mufti-meets-family-of-tourist-killed-in-stone-pelting--135449">had declared last Wednesday</a> that security forces won't be launching operations in J&K during the holy month of Ramzan.

Rajnath Singh had said the decision was taken "to help the peace loving Muslims observe Ramzan in a peaceful environment."

J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti&nbsp;who first pushed for the move, had welcomed the government's initiative of "creating a peaceful and amicable environment for a sustainable dialogue".

The government said between April 1 to April 5th, 92 incidents of stone-pelting was reported in the Valley, the J&K government said.

The Mehbooba Mufti&nbsp;government told the Centre that no incident of stone pelting incidents reported during PM Modi's visit to Kashmir on Saturday.

The Home ministry had declared last Wednesday that security forces won't be launching operations in J&K during the holy month of Ramzan.

After the conditional ceasefire announcement on May 16th, only five incidents of stone-pelting was reported in Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K government informed the home ministry today. The home ministry had declared last Wednesday that security forces won't be launching operations in J&K during the holy month of Ramzan. Rajnath Singh had said the decision was taken "to help the peace loving Muslims observe Ramzan in a peaceful environment." J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti who first pushed for the move, had welcomed the government's initiative of "creating a peaceful and amicable environment for a sustainable dialogue". The government said between April 1 to April 5th, 92 incidents of stone-pelting was reported in the Valley, the J&K government said. The Mehbooba Mufti government told the Centre that no incident of stone pelting incidents reported during PM Modi's visit to Kashmir on Saturday.

Stone pelting incidents down, no pelting during PM's visit: J&K government to Centre

Hours after "pleading" with the BSF to stop firing, the Pakistani forces again conducted unprovoked firing and shelling along the International border in Jammu and Kashmir on the intervening night of May 20-21.

The forces opened fire on the Indian side at around 10:30 pm in J&K's&nbsp;Arnia&nbsp;and Ramgarh sector of Samba.

The shelling was followed by mortar firing targetting the forward posts of the BSF and villages.

The Pak army's plea came after one of its soldiers succumbed to injuries after he was hit by heavy artillery from across the border.&nbsp;

There was no casualty reported as yet.

A BSF spokesperson said on Saturday,"(Pakistan) Rangers called up the Jammu BSF formation today and beseeched to stop firing".

"The befitting reply by the BSF units to the unprovoked shelling and firing across the IB by the Pakistani forces has forced them to plead for a ceasefire," a senior official said.

The firing from the Pakistani side has come amid the government's&nbsp;suspension of operations against militants in Jammu and Kashmir during the month of Ramzan.

The Union Ministry's order which will continue until June 16 has asked the&nbsp;security forces not to conduct operations during the month of Ramzan in J&K.

The forces, however, have the right to retaliate if attacked or to safeguard the lives of innocent people.&nbsp;

 
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The ceasefire was violated in Jammu and Kashmir's Arnia and Ramgarh sector of Samba

Hours after "pleading" with the BSF to stop firing, the Pakistani forces again conducted unprovoked firing and shelling along the International border in Jammu and Kashmir on the intervening night of May 20-21. The forces opened fire on the Indian side at around 10:30 pm in J&K's Arnia and Ramgarh sector of Samba. The shelling was followed by mortar firing targetting the forward posts of the BSF and villages. The Pak army's plea came after one of its soldiers succumbed to injuries after he was hit by heavy artillery from across the border. There was no casualty reported as yet. A BSF spokesperson said on Saturday,"(Pakistan) Rangers called up the Jammu BSF formation today and beseeched to stop firing". "The befitting reply by the BSF units to the unprovoked shelling and firing across the IB by the Pakistani forces has forced them to plead for a ceasefire," a senior official said. The firing from the Pakistani side has come amid the government's suspension of operations against militants in Jammu and Kashmir during the month of Ramzan. The Union Ministry's order which will continue until June 16 has asked the security forces not to conduct operations during the month of Ramzan in J&K. The forces, however, have the right to retaliate if attacked or to safeguard the lives of innocent people.

Hours after 'pleading' with BSF to stop shooting, Pakistan violates ceasefire

As India and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/they-have-least-faith-in-ramzan--holy-quran-jitendra-singh-on-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-138612">Pakistan engage in firing across the border, </a>security forces are following a new strategy in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to senior officials interviewed by newswire PTI, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jammu-and-kashmir-138496">Indian police and security agencies are following</a> the "catch them alive"&nbsp; and "cut the umbilical cord" strategy against terror networks in ground operations.

"Our effort is to catch them alive and understand their grievances. After all, a 15 or 16-year-old boy can't be brainwashed to the extent that he would like to be killed in a gunfight. There has to be a counter-narrative," a senior official told PTI involved in counter-insurgency operations.

The Centre had recently declared that Indian forces in J&K will not launch operations during Ramzan even as terror networks LeT, Lashkar continue to engage Indian security forces. India's security officials have decided to catch the new recruits alive in order to flesh out information and work their way on the ground.

"We have got an indication from our field intelligence that many desire to return. Some parents have also approached us and we have no hesitation in helping them resume their normal life and education at the earliest," a senior police official told PTI.

In this, the security agencies are undertaking a multi-pronged strategy to carry out encounters, work with locals to get intelligence inputs, smash the terror network and take terrorists alive in order to find out the next possible encounter area and the intent of terrorists in sensitive areas.

"In the last seven months, four new recruits have been arrested while one returned," said Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range) Swayam Prakash Pani.

Indian security officials are also trying to get the youths who have recently joined the terror organizations to return home, contacting their parents to get them back to textbooks.

"My director general of police (S P Vaid) has also appealed to misguided youths and so I am asking them to return to their families," Pani added.

Amid the stone-pelting, Indian security forces are determined to play multiple roles even as records show violence has escalated in the Valley. In this, they are also keeping a close eye on the social media activities in J&K ensuring the videos & messages are not circulated among the populace.&nbsp;

Indian officials report the social media activity of terrorists has also gone down after videos showed terrorists roaming freely in the orchards and forests of Tral, Shopian and Kulgam in south Kashmir.

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In this, the security agencies are undertaking a multi-pronged strategy to carry out encounters

As India and Pakistan engage in firing across the border, security forces are following a new strategy in Jammu and Kashmir. According to senior officials interviewed by newswire PTI, Indian police and security agencies are following the "catch them alive" and "cut the umbilical cord" strategy against terror networks in ground operations. "Our effort is to catch them alive and understand their grievances. After all, a 15 or 16-year-old boy can't be brainwashed to the extent that he would like to be killed in a gunfight. There has to be a counter-narrative," a senior official told PTI involved in counter-insurgency operations. The Centre had recently declared that Indian forces in J&K will not launch operations during Ramzan even as terror networks LeT, Lashkar continue to engage Indian security forces. India's security officials have decided to catch the new recruits alive in order to flesh out information and work their way on the ground. "We have got an indication from our field intelligence that many desire to return. Some parents have also approached us and we have no hesitation in helping them resume their normal life and education at the earliest," a senior police official told PTI. In this, the security agencies are undertaking a multi-pronged strategy to carry out encounters, work with locals to get intelligence inputs, smash the terror network and take terrorists alive in order to find out the next possible encounter area and the intent of terrorists in sensitive areas. "In the last seven months, four new recruits have been arrested while one returned," said Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range) Swayam Prakash Pani. Indian security officials are also trying to get the youths who have recently joined the terror organizations to return home, contacting their parents to get them back to textbooks. "My director general of police (S P Vaid) has also appealed to misguided youths and so I am asking them to return to their families," Pani added. Amid the stone-pelting, Indian security forces are determined to play multiple roles even as records show violence has escalated in the Valley. In this, they are also keeping a close eye on the social media activities in J&K ensuring the videos & messages are not circulated among the populace. Indian officials report the social media activity of terrorists has also gone down after videos showed terrorists roaming freely in the orchards and forests of Tral, Shopian and Kulgam in south Kashmir.

'Catch them alive & cut their umbilical cord': India's new strategy to tackle youth violence in J&K

Pope Francis on Sunday deplored 'rivers of blood and tears' in Ukraine and rejected Russia's assertion that it was just "a special military operation"

"In Ukraine rivers of blood and tears are flowing. This is not only a military operation but a war which sows death, destruction and misery," the pope said in his weekly address to crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square.

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However, as has been the case throughout the 11-day conflict, Francis did not publicly condemn Russia by name for its invasion.

Instead, he repeated his appeal for peace, the creation of humanitarian corridors and a return to negotiations.

"In that martyred country the need for humanitarian assistance is growing by the hour," the pope said, speaking from a window overlooking the square. "Let common sense prevail, let us return to the respect of international law."

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There were many more people than normal gathered infront of St. Peter's Basilica for the pope's Sunday appearance, with some holding aloft multi-coloured peace flags as well as the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine.

"The Holy See is willing to do all everything to put itself at the service of peace," the pope said, adding that two Roman Catholic cardinals had gone to Ukraine to help those in need.

"War is madness, please stop," the pope said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan's ambassador to UN said, 'The Council needs to be more consistent and unbiased in its actions. Selectivity in the implementation of its resolutions and decisions, especially on long-standing disputes, notably Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine must end. There can, after all, be no peace without justice'

Pope Francis on Sunday deplored 'rivers of blood and tears' in Ukraine and rejected Russia's assertion that it was just "a special military operation" "In Ukraine rivers of blood and tears are flowing. This is not only a military operation but a war which sows death, destruction and misery," the pope said in his weekly address to crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square. Also Read | 3,000 Americans volunteer to fight invading Russian forces in Ukraine, says report However, as has been the case throughout the 11-day conflict, Francis did not publicly condemn Russia by name for its invasion. Instead, he repeated his appeal for peace, the creation of humanitarian corridors and a return to negotiations. "In that martyred country the need for humanitarian assistance is growing by the hour," the pope said, speaking from a window overlooking the square. "Let common sense prevail, let us return to the respect of international law." Also Read | 'This will be a war crime': Ukraine warns Russia preparing to shell port city Odessa There were many more people than normal gathered infront of St. Peter's Basilica for the pope's Sunday appearance, with some holding aloft multi-coloured peace flags as well as the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine. "The Holy See is willing to do all everything to put itself at the service of peace," the pope said, adding that two Roman Catholic cardinals had gone to Ukraine to help those in need. "War is madness, please stop," the pope said. (With inputs from agencies)

Long-standing disputes like Kashmir should be resolved: Pakistan's Ambassador to UN

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, separatist leaders Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Syed Ali Shah Geelani were put under house arrest on Saturday as restrictions were imposed in parts of the city following their call to march towards Lal Chowk.

The police reached the Hyderpora residence of Geelani and Naseem Bagh area residence of Farooq and conveyed to them the decision of the Jammu and Kashmir authorities of placing them under house arrest as a precautionary measure, officials said.

"As the authoritarian rulers once again belie any claim to democracy by imposing #HouseArrests #Curfew #Restrictions #Barricades #Blockades closure of educational institutions on the visit of Indian PM to valley, I will peacefully march towards #LalChowk at 11 am," Farooq tweeted this morning.

The separatists had given a call for a march to Lal Chowk, located in the heart of the city, to protest against the alleged violence by security forces in the valley.

During his Friday sermons, Farooq had said that the one-month suspension of anti-militancy operations in the Valley was not enough.&nbsp

He had urged the Centre to revoke draconian laws such as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and the Public Safety Act besides initiating a dialogue process with Pakistan and the people of Kashmir, especially the separatist groups.

Lal Chowk has been barricaded and all entry points sealed to prevent people from gathering in the area, the officials said.

Tight security measures were placed in the entire city last night in the wake of the prime minister's arrival in Srinagar this afternoon.

Restrictions were imposed in downtown areas and vehicular movement, other than that of tourists, was bare minimum.

The roads wore a deserted look as people preferred to remain indoors.

A three-tier security ring has been thrown around the city ahead of Modi's visit and all roads leading to the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre were blocked for any vehicular movement.

According to the traffic police advisory, all roads leading to the venue would be closed until Sunday afternoon until the prime minister is in the city.&nbsp

The river police wing of state police, the CRPF and the BSF have been deployed in the Dal lake while the Army has been asked to dominate the Zaberwan peak overlooking the venue where Modi would carry out the inaugurate a power project and a ring road around Srinagar.&nbsp

 
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Tight security measures were placed in the entire city last night in the wake of the prime minister's arrival in Srinagar this afternoon

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, separatist leaders Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Syed Ali Shah Geelani were put under house arrest on Saturday as restrictions were imposed in parts of the city following their call to march towards Lal Chowk. The police reached the Hyderpora residence of Geelani and Naseem Bagh area residence of Farooq and conveyed to them the decision of the Jammu and Kashmir authorities of placing them under house arrest as a precautionary measure, officials said. "As the authoritarian rulers once again belie any claim to democracy by imposing #HouseArrests #Curfew #Restrictions #Barricades #Blockades closure of educational institutions on the visit of Indian PM to valley, I will peacefully march towards #LalChowk at 11 am," Farooq tweeted this morning. The separatists had given a call for a march to Lal Chowk, located in the heart of the city, to protest against the alleged violence by security forces in the valley. During his Friday sermons, Farooq had said that the one-month suspension of anti-militancy operations in the Valley was not enough. He had urged the Centre to revoke draconian laws such as the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and the Public Safety Act besides initiating a dialogue process with Pakistan and the people of Kashmir, especially the separatist groups. Lal Chowk has been barricaded and all entry points sealed to prevent people from gathering in the area, the officials said. Tight security measures were placed in the entire city last night in the wake of the prime minister's arrival in Srinagar this afternoon. Restrictions were imposed in downtown areas and vehicular movement, other than that of tourists, was bare minimum. The roads wore a deserted look as people preferred to remain indoors. A three-tier security ring has been thrown around the city ahead of Modi's visit and all roads leading to the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre were blocked for any vehicular movement. According to the traffic police advisory, all roads leading to the venue would be closed until Sunday afternoon until the prime minister is in the city. The river police wing of state police, the CRPF and the BSF have been deployed in the Dal lake while the Army has been asked to dominate the Zaberwan peak overlooking the venue where Modi would carry out the inaugurate a power project and a ring road around Srinagar.

Ahead of PM Modi's visit in J&K, separatist leaders Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Syed Ali Shah Geelani put under house arrest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Leh on Saturday morning on his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the first after the Centre announced the suspension of operations against terror groups during the holy month of Ramzan.

This is his second visit to Leh, a Himalayan town sharing the border with Pakistan and China and located 450 km north of the state's summer capital city of Srinagar. He had visited here on August 12, 2014, and inaugurated a hydel power project.

After reaching the airport, the prime minister stopped on the road and met people who had come to welcome him.&nbsp

"I thank the wonderful people of Leh for the warm welcome. I am delighted to be here,"&nbsphe tweeted

The prime minister will participate in the closing ceremony of the 100th birth anniversary of the 19th Kushak Bakula Rinpoche.

Bakula was seen as the force behind several political agitations in the region and was its voice all over the world. He was born in Matho on May 21, 1917, and educated at Geshes, Lhasa (Tibet). A scholar of the Mahayana school of Buddhism, he was head priest of the Spituk Gompa. He died in 2003.&nbsp

Bakula Rinpoche served the state and nation as he was elected as the member of legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir in 1951. He became a minister in the then state government.&nbsp

He was elected as Member of Parliament representing Ladakh for two consecutive terms -- 1967 and 1971. During 1962 Sino-Indian war, he had allowed the Army to convert a section of his Pethub Monastery into a makeshift military hospital.&nbsp

In 1989, he was appointed as India's ambassador to Mongolia which made him the first and only Monk diplomat in the world.&nbsp

Over a period of ten years, he helped reopen ancient monasteries, organise Buddhist peace conferences and re-established Buddhism. Under his guidance, Pethub Monastery and Dechen Ling Nunnery in Ulaanbaatar developed into important centres of learning for the Mongolian Buddhists.&nbsp

His services in Mongolia were deeply appreciated and he is fondly remembered as 'Elchin Bagsh' (ambassador-teacher). In 2001, he was conferred the Polar Star award, Mongolia's second-highest civilian award. The Pethub Stangey Choskhor Ling Monastery was also built at Ulaanbaatar.

Former governor S K Sinha had renamed Leh airport as Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport as his Spituk Monastery was in the vicinity of the airfield.

At the same event, Modi will unveil a plaque to mark the commencement of work on the Zojila tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity to this region.

The 14 km tunnel will be country's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel.&nbsp

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the prime minister, had approved the construction, operation and maintenance of this tunnel between Baltal and Minamarg, on the Srinagar-Leh section at a total cost of Rs 6,800 crore earlier this year.&nbsp

The construction of this tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh and will lead to all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of these regions.

The road remains cut off from November to March due to heavy snowfall, landslides and avalanches. Normally, it takes around four hours to drive through the mountainous 9 km through Zoji La but after the construction of tunnel, which is likely to be completed in 2026, it will take only 15 minutes.&nbsp

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This is his second visit to Leh, a Himalayan town sharing the border with Pakistan and China and located 450 km north of the state's summer capital city of Srinagar. He had visited here on August 12, 2014, and inaugurated a hydel power project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Leh on Saturday morning on his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the first after the Centre announced the suspension of operations against terror groups during the holy month of Ramzan. This is his second visit to Leh, a Himalayan town sharing the border with Pakistan and China and located 450 km north of the state's summer capital city of Srinagar. He had visited here on August 12, 2014, and inaugurated a hydel power project. After reaching the airport, the prime minister stopped on the road and met people who had come to welcome him. "I thank the wonderful people of Leh for the warm welcome. I am delighted to be here,"&nbsphe tweeted The prime minister will participate in the closing ceremony of the 100th birth anniversary of the 19th Kushak Bakula Rinpoche. Bakula was seen as the force behind several political agitations in the region and was its voice all over the world. He was born in Matho on May 21, 1917, and educated at Geshes, Lhasa (Tibet). A scholar of the Mahayana school of Buddhism, he was head priest of the Spituk Gompa. He died in 2003. Bakula Rinpoche served the state and nation as he was elected as the member of legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir in 1951. He became a minister in the then state government. He was elected as Member of Parliament representing Ladakh for two consecutive terms -- 1967 and 1971. During 1962 Sino-Indian war, he had allowed the Army to convert a section of his Pethub Monastery into a makeshift military hospital. In 1989, he was appointed as India's ambassador to Mongolia which made him the first and only Monk diplomat in the world. Over a period of ten years, he helped reopen ancient monasteries, organise Buddhist peace conferences and re-established Buddhism. Under his guidance, Pethub Monastery and Dechen Ling Nunnery in Ulaanbaatar developed into important centres of learning for the Mongolian Buddhists. His services in Mongolia were deeply appreciated and he is fondly remembered as 'Elchin Bagsh' (ambassador-teacher). In 2001, he was conferred the Polar Star award, Mongolia's second-highest civilian award. The Pethub Stangey Choskhor Ling Monastery was also built at Ulaanbaatar. Former governor S K Sinha had renamed Leh airport as Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport as his Spituk Monastery was in the vicinity of the airfield. At the same event, Modi will unveil a plaque to mark the commencement of work on the Zojila tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity to this region. The 14 km tunnel will be country's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the prime minister, had approved the construction, operation and maintenance of this tunnel between Baltal and Minamarg, on the Srinagar-Leh section at a total cost of Rs 6,800 crore earlier this year. The construction of this tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh and will lead to all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of these regions. The road remains cut off from November to March due to heavy snowfall, landslides and avalanches. Normally, it takes around four hours to drive through the mountainous 9 km through Zoji La but after the construction of tunnel, which is likely to be completed in 2026, it will take only 15 minutes.

PM Modi arrives in Jammu and Kashmir on day-long visit

The security forces have killed four militants&nbsp;in Jammu and Kashmir who were trying to infiltrate in the country along the International Border on Friday.

The gunbattle between the security forces and militants began in&nbsp;J&K's Kupwara district after the security forces noticed their suspicious movement on the Line of Control.

The security forces began the counter operation after they noticed&nbsp;a group of terrorists trying to infiltrate into the Indian side.

The gunbattle between the two sides is underway and the army has&nbsp;launched a cordon and search operation in the region.

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The gunbattle between the security forces and militants started in J&K's Kupwara district after the security forces noticed their suspicious movement on the Line of Control

The security forces have killed four militants in Jammu and Kashmir who were trying to infiltrate in the country along the International Border on Friday. The gunbattle between the security forces and militants began in J&K's Kupwara district after the security forces noticed their suspicious movement on the Line of Control. The security forces began the counter operation after they noticed a group of terrorists trying to infiltrate into the Indian side. The gunbattle between the two sides is underway and the army has launched a cordon and search operation in the region. Four terrorists killed so far in the encounter with security forces in Handwara area of Kupwara district, which started yesterday. Operation underway. #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/2DiT0AuKlV — ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018 ×

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