J&K Police search 26 houses in terror crackdown in Kishtwar
Besides Bhat, the raids targeted houses of terrorists operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and smuggling arms and ammunition from across the border, they said.
The raids in Kishtwar came a day after similar searches were conducted at 15 locations in nearby Doda district.
The officials said police teams carried out searches at 26 locations across Kishtwar district.
The properties raided include Bhat's house, who had joined the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen in the 1990s and is considered the longest surviving terrorist.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
BLA labelled foreign terrorist org as Trump plans to develop Pakistan's 'huge oil reserves'
Despite being designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) in 2019, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) surprisingly evaded being labelled as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) until now. However, the US state department's sudden interest in the rebel group, particularly its subsidiary Majeed Brigade, has raised eyebrows and sparked curiosity about possible motivations. The development comes close on the heels of US President Donald Trump announcing his plans to develop 'massive oil reserves' with Pakistan. The announcement attracted a response from Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch, who said that reserves of oil, natural gas, copper, lithium, uranium and rare earths were not located in actual Pakistan and belonged to "Republic of Balochistan". Baloch wrote an open letter to Trump warning him that he was misled about "massive oil reserves" in Pakistan by army chief Asim Munir. The visits to Pakistan by Gentry Beach, a close college friend of President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr, have also piqued curiosity, with the latter seeing a potential to cut deals worth billions of dollars in explorations of rare earth minerals, oil and gas, and real estate. A recent deal that Pakistan negotiated with World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency venture in which the Trump family has a 60% stake, has also fuelled speculation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo Though it had its roots founded in the 70s, the Majeed Brigade was a little-known entity until a decade ago. The brigade comprises fidayeen (suicide bombers) who have been fighting the Pakistan-China collaboration opposed to its freedom struggle. "It was in the 1970s that Abdul Majeed Baloch carried out a failed assassination bid on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the former Pakistan PM who dismissed the National Awami Party's govt in Balochistan," recalled a source. However, it was in 2010-11 that the brigade was formally constituted in the memory of Abdul Majeed. Since then, the brigade has carried out numerous suicide attacks against Pakistani security forces and Chinese nationals working for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects in Balochistan and Sindh. The attacks have intensified since 2018. Their most lethal hit was on the Jaffar Express, in which BLA claimed it eliminated 214 Pak military personnel.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Pakistan took 48 hours to admit intrusion, refused to take back body initially: BSF
New Delhi : In a departure from the usual exchange between the two border forces, it took the Pakistani Rangers more than 48 hours to acknowledge a protest note by their Indian counterpart, the Border Security Force, reportedly after waiting for a nod from their senior commanders in Lahore, BSF officials aware of the matter said. The officials said the Pakistani Rangers neither acknowledged the protest note over the intrusion bid — a usual exercise — nor took back the body initially.(Representative image/AP) They said the Rangers did not acknowledge a protest note by the BSF after the latter shot a Pakistani intruder in the Kathua region of Jammu on Monday. The intruder, BSF officials said, who was shot in his legs, succumbed to his injuries the same day. The officials said the Rangers, however, neither acknowledged the protest note over the intrusion bid — a usual exercise — nor took back the body of the intruder after a flag meeting between the two forces on Monday. They added that the Rangers again refused to acknowledge the note during a flag meeting on Tuesday. 'They finally acknowledged the protest note on Wednesday afternoon but did not immediately take body the back. This is unusual because in the past the sector commander or company commander would receive the protest note. But this time, their personnel said they would first get clearance from their headquarters in Lahore,' the officer added. Monday's intrusion bid was the first reported in the Jammu region since India launched military strikes on targets within Pakistan as well as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during Operation Sindoor.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Ahead of 79th Independence Day, security beefed up along Indo-Pak border, Punjab districts
Amritsar: As the nation gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, security arrangements have been tightened along the Indo-Pak international border and across the border districts of Punjab. The Border Security Force (BSF), in coordination with Punjab Police and local authorities, has intensified surveillance and preventive measures to ensure a peaceful and secure celebration. According to sources, the BSF ramped up its deployment along the international border, with its troops stationed at vulnerable points to prevent any infiltration or cross-border misadventure. Special attention is being given to drone surveillance, as Pakistan-based elements have been attempting to use drones to smuggle contraband and weapons across the border. To counter this, anti-drone systems and night-vision surveillance equipment have been strategically deployed, and jawans have been instructed to maintain round-the-clock vigilance, added the source. In addition, Village Defense Committees (VDCs) have been further strengthened. Members have been specially briefed to report any suspicious movement or unidentified individuals in their areas. Their coordination with security forces is seen as a crucial layer of intelligence gathering in border villages. Meanwhile, in the border districts of Amritsar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran, the Punjab Police rolled out enhanced security protocols. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar informed that extensive search operations were carried out at key public locations, including bus stands, railway stations, and marketplaces. A flag march was also conducted by police forces to instill a sense of safety and boost public confidence ahead of the celebrations. Sources informed that coordination meetings between the BSF, Punjab Police, and intelligence agencies are being held regularly to assess any emerging threats and ensure a quick response. Bhullar informed that to ensure comprehensive security coverage, the entire city has been brought under strict surveillance and divided into sectors. Senior officers have been assigned specific areas to oversee, with clear instructions to monitor activities closely. The primary focus of these operations is on identifying and curbing the movement of anti-social elements, conducting thorough checks at hotels and guest houses, and verifying tenants who have not registered with the local police. Additionally, security at Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar has been heightened. Multiple layers of checks have been put in place, and coordination with central security agencies has been strengthened to ensure round-the-clock vigilance. MSID:: 123281430 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
