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NDTV
09-05-2025
- NDTV
NDTV Exclusive: Woman Dead, Daughter Screaming - J&K's Uri Faces Pak Firing
Uri: In the mountainous Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, less than ten kilometres from the Line of Control (LoC), the family of 45-year-old Nargis Bano is devastated by her loss. On Thursday night, Ms Bano was killed and two of her relatives were seriously injured when a Pakistani artillery shell hit the vehicle they were travelling in, as they attempted to flee heavy cross-border shelling. The shell tore through the roof of the car, a Scorpio SUV, approximately 3 kilometres from the family's home in Razarwani village. Witnesses say shrapnel from the blast struck Ms Bano on the head. She died of her injuries while being rushed to a hospital in Baramulla, 40 kilometres away. Two other occupants of the vehicle, identified by relatives as close family members, sustained injuries and were hospitalised. "She was in a car," said one of Ms Bano's relatives. "Nargis and other members of her family were in a Scorpio trying to escape Pakistani shelling. The car was around 3 km from their house when a shell fell on the car, following which shrapnel went through the roof and hit Nargis on her head." Sound of women wailing, children screaming, at Ms Bano's home, the grief was palpable. A large crowd of relatives gathered at the modest house, and not a pair of eyes was dry. Neighbours attempted to comfort the bereaved, and a daughter who fainted upon learning of her mother's death. Men stood by, some wiping tears, others making phone calls for information. Officials confirmed that the Indian Army responded to the Pakistani shelling with proportionate force but provided no further operational details. The incident marks the first reported civilian fatality in this round of escalated shelling from Pakistan, which began late Thursday night and continued intermittently into Friday morning. It is also the first time, according to residents, that artillery fire has reached civilian areas previously considered out of range. NDTV reported from Uri's Salamabad village, located nearby, when the smell of smoke from fires caused by incoming shells was still in the air. Residents said Pakistani troops targeted multiple civilian settlements, including Silikot, Kamalkote, Boniyar, Gingle and Mohura. Officials confirmed that several structures were damaged across these areas, and emergency response teams have struggled to access some of the worst-hit locations due to continued volatility. Two civilian homes in Salamabad were completely destroyed, and at least four people, including two children, sustained injuries in separate incidents. Local residents were seen salvaging household items from the rubble. A partially collapsed wall, blackened pots, and a burnt wooden beam are all that remain of one of the homes. "Four people live in this house," said an elderly man, pointing at charred ruins. "Two children, a 13-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, were injured when, around 2 am, a Pakistani artillery shell fell on the house." This damage occurred in a civilian settlement with no military presence. Local residents reiterated that the nearest army brigade is several kilometres behind the site of the shelling. "We are not soldiers. We are farmers. We have families here," one elderly villager said. "Where will we go?" Further south, in Jammu's Samba district, seven terrorists were killed in a separate security operation after an attempted infiltration across the border. According to the Border Security Force (BSF), the group was supported by covering fire from Pakistani Rangers. Thursday night also witnessed a series of security alerts in Jammu and Srinagar, where drone incursions and low-range missile attacks were reported near key defence infrastructure. Indian Air Defence systems neutralised the aerial threats, but the alerts triggered power outages across the cities. Electricity has since been restored. In response to the overall escalation, educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir have been ordered shut for Friday and Saturday.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Time of India
Who is Adil Hussain Thokar? Once an Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) student, now a mastermind behind Pahalgam attack
Photo by Bilal Bhadur/TOI SRINAGAR: Adil Hussain Thokar , once a promising and introverted student who was pursuing a master's degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University ( IGNOU ) after completing his graduation from Government Degree College in Khanabal, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir , is now considered one of the masterminds behind the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. He was also working part-time as a teacher while preparing for competitive exams. 'He wasn't very social but focused on his studies,' said Hafeez, one of his neighbors. Gazi, another neighbor, described him as a quiet, decent, and studious individual. Adil's family and the villagers believe he has been missing since April 29, 2018, after he left for Badgam to appear for an exam. However, intelligence agencies have confirmed that Adil traveled to Pakistan on a study visa, where he met with radical leaders and became involved in anti-national activities. It is believed that he crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in 2024 to re-enter India. Adil's native village, Guree, in Anantnag, has a population of around 4,000 people. His family lives modestly—one brother works as a painter, while another is employed at an automobile showroom. Apart from government employees, most villagers rely on small businesses or labor work, with many depending on tourism for their livelihood. In what has been described as the deadliest assault since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, at least 26 tourists were killed in the attack in Pahalgam. Six foreign terrorists, disguised in Army fatigues, targeted victims based on their religion, asking them to identify themselves and recite Islamic verses before opening fire. The attack took place at Baisaran Meadow, a scenic tourist spot located 7 km from Pahalgam. Adil's family, particularly his mother, Shahzada Bano, insists that they haven't heard from him since April 29, 2018, when he told them he was going to Badgam for an examination. 'After that, his phone was switched off. We lodged a missing report three days later,' she said. Bano cannot accept that her son could be involved in such an attack but added, 'If he is involved, the forces can act accordingly.' She appealed for Adil to surrender so that her family could live in peace. After the attack, the Army demolished the family's house in Guree village, escorting Bano to a relative's place in a neighboring village. The Army later conducted a sweep of the ruins, looking for unexploded ordnance. The authorities have offered a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the arrest of Adil, along with other suspects in the attack.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP cops make 4th arrest in inflammatory posts on social media after J&K terror attack
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh police has made its fourth arrest in connection with alleged inflammatory social media posts related to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Latest case was reported from Dindori district on Thursday night where a case has been filed against a female college lecturer on alleged charges of hurting religious sentiments . The lecturer, identified as Naseem Bano, a guest lecturer at Adarsh Mahavidyalaya, has been accused of posting a controversial WhatsApp status and sharing a video related to the terrorist attack. In response, members of the (ABVP) gathered outside City Kotwali late Thursday night, staging a dharna demanding strict action against the lecturer. Based on the complaint, sections related to inciting religious sentiments have been applied against the guest lecturer. The matter is under investigation. ABVP leaders told the media that Dr Bano has made controversial remarks regarding the Pahalgam attack. Dr Bano's family reacted clarifying, someone shared the video on her WhatsApp account and that it was not created by her, she only shared them by mistake, and the same is being deliberately blown out of proportion as a religious controversy. Earlier on Thursday, the Jabalpur police had arrested a 27-year-old youth, Mohammad Osaf Khan, for allegedly making an objectionable comment on a post about the attack. Khan, the son of Basir Khan, a resident of New Anand Nagar, was taken into custody just hours after his post went viral. Khan's arrest followed the earlier detention of two youths in Damoh district for making similar objectionable comments about the same terrorist attack. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In response, Jabalpur SP Sampat Upadhyay urged citizens not to post inflammatory or offensive content on social media, adding that the police were monitoring posts related to the sensitive issue closely. The police had registered a case under Crime No. 287/25, Section 196(1) BNSS, and arrested Khan within hours of the complaint being filed. Khan, who works at an eye clinic in New Anand Nagar, was taken into custody due to the public uproar over his actions. He was arrested under Section 170 BNSS. Earlier, two youths in Damoh were booked for allegedly posting inflammatory content on Facebook that could disturb communal harmony. The posts were also linked to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which has heightened security concerns across the nation. Madhya Pradesh authorities have intensified their digital surveillance efforts following the attack. The youths were charged under Sections 353(2), 196, 299, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertain to promoting enmity and disrupting public harmony.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
4th arrest in Madhya Pradesh over offensive social media post on Pahalgam terror attack
Madhya Pradesh Police have made multiple arrests related to inflammatory social media posts concerning the Pahalgam terrorist attack BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Police has made its fourth arrest in connection with alleged inflammatory social media posts related to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The latest case was reported from Dindori district on Thursday night, where a case has been filed against a female college lecturer on alleged charges of hurting religious sentiments . Naseem Bano, a guest lecturer at Adarsh Mahavidyalaya, has been accused of posting a controversial WhatsApp status and sharing a video related to the terrorist attack. In response, members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) gathered outside City Kotwali late Thursday night, staging a dharna to demand strict action against the lecturer. Based on the complaint, sections related to inciting religious sentiments have been applied against the guest lecturer. The matter is under investigation. ABVP leaders told the media that Dr Bano has made controversial remarks regarding the Pahalgam attack. Dr Bano's family reacted by clarifying that someone shared the video on her WhatsApp account and that it was not created by her. They said she only shared it by mistake, and the matter is being deliberately blown out of proportion as a religious controversy. Earlier on Thursday, the Jabalpur Police had arrested a 27-year-old youth, Mohammad Osaf Khan, for allegedly making an objectionable comment on a post about the attack. Khan, the son of Basir Khan and a resident of New Anand Nagar, was taken into custody just hours after his post went viral. In his comment on a photo from the attack, Khan wrote, "The woman standing near the dead body and crying should be investigated. It is possible that she hired the shooter and got her husband killed as soon as she got the chance." The Jabalpur arrest followed the earlier detention of two youths in Damoh district for making similar objectionable comments about the same terrorist attack. In response, Jabalpur SP Sampat Upadhyay urged citizens not to post inflammatory or offensive content on social media, adding that the police were monitoring posts related to the sensitive issue closely. The police had registered a case under Crime No. 287/25, Section 196(1) BNSS, and arrested Khan within hours of the complaint being filed. Khan, who works at an eye clinic in New Anand Nagar, was taken into custody due to the public uproar over his actions. He was arrested under Section 170 BNSS. Earlier, two youths in Damoh were booked for allegedly posting inflammatory content on Facebook that could disturb communal harmony. The posts were also linked to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which has heightened security concerns across the nation. Madhya Pradesh authorities have intensified their digital surveillance efforts following the attack. The terrorist assault in the Baisaran Valley, a scenic area in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, left 28 people, mostly tourists, dead on Tuesday. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Station In-Charge at Thana Kotwali, Damoh, confidential information was received on 23 April 2025 regarding objectionable posts shared by two individuals, Wasim Khan and Tanveer Qureshi. The posts, which referenced the Pahalgam incident, were flagged as potentially inciting tension between communities. The youths were charged under Sections 353(2), 196, 299, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertain to promoting enmity and disrupting public harmony.
Khaleej Times
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Meet the woman behind Pakistan's top-rated TV shows
Momina Duraid had no plans to become one of the most coveted storytellers in Pakistan and the diaspora today. Luck and circumstance turned her life around when she ended up at the forefront of Hum TV Network and began a journey she now believes is all heart. A professional banker, she married Duraid Siddiqui, the son of Sultana Siddiqui, a veteran TV producer. At the time, Sultana Siddiqui made private productions, and Momina was on a year-long break from her banking career. "I was always interested in social entrepreneurship, and my mother-in-law was working on a project that was along the same lines," she says in a chat with City Times. " Fair and Lovely Qismat Ke Sitaray was a project focused on stories of real women's lives, and Mummy (Sultana Siddiqui) asked me to pitch the project. My pitch got approved, and I was heavily involved in the production. I was pretty young, so I didn't have many inhibitions either. I remember having comments and pointers about it for Noor ul Huda Shah's script without realising what an established writer she was. After our meeting, Noor Aapa (sister) said to Mummy about me, 'Keep her involved with you; she will help you.'" As Duraid Siddiqui was involved in the business and commercial side of establishing Hum TV, Sultana Siddiqui tackled the marketing forefront as well as research. When it came to programming, Momina stepped in. "I kept telling them I'm only doing this for a short while," Momina Duraid remembers fondly. "But then Dastaan changed everything for me." A series based on Razia Butt's novel Bano, Dastaan became a raging phenomenon, especially in the diaspora. It starred Fawad Khan and Sanam Baloch and was based on the story of partition. Momina Duraid looked back at how she would sit with Samira Fazal (the writer who adapted the novel for screen) and talk for hours. "Script development to me is very intimate. Different people may have different processes, but to me, that's how the best stories come forward. I also remember sitting in The Lighthouse (a market in Karachi) looking for the perfect fabrics and laces for costumes in Dastaan. That's how much I like to be involved in my projects and it shows how much love and sweat and work goes into what we do." Momina recalls the various emails she got from all over the world after Dastaan. "I realised the true power of storytelling then." Hum TV tells very female-centric stories and Momina explains how that works. "The man running the show, Duraid," she states, "is someone who naturally empowers women. He gave us the space that we needed. We have also been fortunate enough in that we have never had to sell our projects to anyone, so we have never stepped into the commercialism gambit. We made what we wanted, what struck our hearts. We've never gone through a formula." Hum TV produces over 700 hours of programming per year, and while Momina has set up a very professional editorial team that oversees content, she is also personally involved in various projects. "I have been a lot less involved in the past two years, but what I try to do, at least once a year, is have a project that I can tell my grandchildren about." Momina has also made sure that she imbibes the same values to her team as she got from her mother-in-law, who has produced classics like Umar Maarvi and Zindagi Gulzar Hai. " Parizaad went to a lot of channels who rejected it, and my script department brought it to me," Momina says, referring to a blockbuster hit drama that told the story of a man who was rejected by society due to his dark skin. "My team knew it would click with me." Tan Man Neel o Neel, the recently-ended critically acclaimed show starring Sehar Khan and Shuja Asad, is part of a trilogy produced by Sultana Siddiqui. The trilogy tackles yet another subject most producers wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole: mob violence. Momina executive produced Tan Man Neel o Neel, and the thought process was entirely Sultana Siddiqui's, she revealed. She believes it is the responsibility of the more prominent and successful writers and producers when it comes to telling daring stories. "Don't find a shortcut," she adds. "It's very easy to make formulaic shows. It's more difficult to make a message-oriented, something that is socially responsible. Very few people can handle such a project as well. We have very few Farhats, Mustafas and Hashim Nadeems who will take time on it and will keep improving it," Momina says, appreciating Farhat Ishtiaq (Humsafar), Mustafa Afridi (Sang e Mar Mar) and Hashim Nadeem (Parizaad). Momina also referred to Jafaa and how it tackled domestic violence. The show became a huge talking point when it came to how educated women also faced violence at home and were gaslighted constantly. "We were mindful that we didn't show the slaps or the hits. And that's not easy; these provocative images can get ratings on television, and those ratings are directly related to financial gain. It is tough to say, 'no I'm not going to do that, let me find another way to say this.' It was also easy to turn Mohib's character into a stereotypical character. But making his character people understood was difficult, and it took time and effort to build such a story." The producer says there is a balance you have to strike when it comes to eyeballs. 'There's a fixed point chart you need to create; you build traffic and then you talk about what you really need to. There's such a concept called 'transmedia' where you embed important messages in a wholly entertaining package. At Hum TV, what we try to do is that even in entertaining shows we try to give it as much honesty and conscientiousness as possible. Yes mistakes also happen but we try our best.' Netflix approached Momina Duraid around five years ago for producing a show and Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo, a novel written by Farhat Ishtiaq, was approved. "It is our very own drama on a platter to the world," Momina said.. "I wanted it to be a true picture of who we are and what we do best." When would the audience be able to see it? "The camera has closed on it," she answers, "and it's in the post process."
