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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Bar on visitors at city airport to continue amid heightened vigil
1 2 Bhubaneswar: With the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) extending the red alert at Biju Patnaik International Airport here for seven more days following the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, common visitors will not be allowed to enter the BPIA. Additionally, the activation of BPIA's anti-hijacking cell will remain in force, and a high alert status will be maintained. Earlier, BPIA authorities conducted a comprehensive review of navigational assets to ensure operational security. "Until further notice, the airport will be out of bounds for common visitors in view of the recent tensions. Secondary ladder point check (SLPC) will be in place for some more days. The second layer of security check is carried out in emergency situations and on special occasions," said airport director Prasanna Pradhan. Sources said the last time the airport authorities activated SLPC was following a threat mail from Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Airport officials said that minutes before passengers board a flight, their bags will be scanned, and they may be frisked, which is not done usually. Normally, after the primary security check by CISF personnel before proceeding to the departure lounge, no further checking is done. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Airport sources said in view of the tensions, the BCAS issued directions to airport authorities not to provide visitor passes for entering terminal buildings. On an average, around 200 people visit the airport every day. The visitors include tourists and relatives and friends of passengers. Bhubaneswar airport is treated as sensitive by BCAS. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
News18
21-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Why Did Pakistan Attack The Golden Temple?
On Monday, May 19, Major General Kartik C Seshadri, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15th Infantry Division, revealed that Pakistan targeted the Golden Temple with missiles and drones on May 8. Indian defences stopped the attack cold. But why did Pakistan do this? Let's dig into the facts. Earlier, Khalistani demagogue Gurpatwant Singh Pannun had made wild claims that '20 million Sikhs stand with Pakistan". Pakistan Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan said in parliament on April 29, 'Let them know that the Sikh army will not attack Pakistan because it's the land of Guru Nanak." Now, if Pakistan is such a friend to Sikhs, why target their holiest shrine? The answer cuts like a kirpan: this was a Pakistani-Khalistani plot to destroy the Golden Temple in pursuit of their wish to create chaos in India. It was a scheme in which Pakistan and its puppet Khalistanis saw Sikhs and Sikhi as mere collateral damage for their agenda. advetisement
News18
19-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Khalistani Terrorist Pannun Sides With Pakistan, Rants Against Indian Delegation's US Visit
As India ramps up its global outreach to highlight the threat of cross-border terrorism following Operation Sindoor, the banned pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has launched a provocative campaign in the United States, aligning itself with Pakistan's narrative and targeting Indian diplomats and political delegates who will be reaching there soon. A delegation led by Congress Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor is set to land in the US later this month to convey the country's position on cross-border terrorism and building international consensus in the wake of the Pahalgam attacks and the Operation Sindoor counter-terror operations, which saw India strike nine terror hideouts in Pakistan.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
Flights to northern cities not affected by conflict
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: Flight services from Bhubaneswar to the northern region (Delhi, Lucknow, Dehradun and Jaipur) were not affected during the past four days of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, with seats being booked almost to capacity. Even as a barrage of drone-borne missiles continued to hit places in Rajasthan, Jammu and the northern airspace became increasingly vulnerable, there were no reports of a drop in passenger footfall, authorities at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here said. "Some people, who planned to fly to Jammu or deep into the northern airspace, may have postponed their trip, but there was hardly any cancellation of tickets on those routes," said a BPIA Lucknow and Dehradun flights operate four days a week, Jaipur flights run daily. These routes have one flight each, but Delhi has nine flights a day, and they run daily. The Bhubaneswar-Ghaziabad flight was cancelled indefinitely as Hindon airport, under the Indian Air Force (AF), decided to operate exclusively for military logistics operations. "But now, Air India Express may change its decision to suspend its Ghaziabad operation with improvement in the situation between India and Pakistan," an airport officer Friday, the city airport recorded a footfall of 14,350 passengers for all domestic destinations. The footfall in international flights was also impressive. Till reports last came, Saturday's footfall was also close to that of sources, however, said that until further notice, the airport will still be out of bounds for visitors. The secondary ladder point check (SLPC) will remain activated. The second layer of security check is carried out in emergency situations and on special said the last time the airport activated SLPC was following a threat mail from Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Airport officials said that minutes before passengers board a flight, their bags will be scanned, and they may be frisked, which is not done usually. Normally, after the primary security check by CISF before proceeding to the departure lounge, no further checking is done.
India Today
05-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pak launches disinformation campaign targeting Sikh soldiers, Khalistanis join in
Sensing imminent punitive action over the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has launched a massive online disinformation operation to spread confusion and sow communal discord among the Indian armed forces, specifically targeting Sikh India announced a series of diplomatic measures against Pakistan on April 24, hundreds of Pakistani social media accounts have been circulating concocted stories about developments within the Indian Army. The latest in a series of fake claims is a rebellion by Sikh soldiers against the Indian X, Pakistani accounts have used unrelated, old, and doctored videos, fake advisories and AI-generated media to back their false claims. One such viral claim cites a "leaked" advisory from Indian military intelligence, cautioning about the deployment of Sikh personnel on sensitive duties. "This is the actual state of affairs in the Indian Army. How will it fight a war when its soldiers suspect fellow comrades?" read a post accompanying a photo of the alleged post carries a fabricated newspaper by the name 'India Aj Tak' to mislead readers into believing its legitimacy. The fake story claims, 'Internal clash leaves five soldiers dead, high-ranking Sikh officer arrested', a deliberate attempt to stoke VIDEOS, FAKE CLASHES, PRO-KHALISTAN AMPLIFICATIONA Pakistani misinformation operative, with an account named @DhamakaAI, shared an AI-generated video showing Indian soldiers allegedly refusing to fight and instead demanding a referendum for Khalistan. "Modi gets a major shock as rebellion brews within the Indian Army! Sikh units refuse to fight," read its caption. advertisement Several pro-Khalistani accounts have joined the disinformation push, spreading divisive agendas and hatred against fake claims eventually made their way into mainstream Pakistani media. News portals like Samaa TV and Dunya News TV, falsely reported that two Indian Army units had opened fire on each other at the Line of Control (LoC) on April 25, allegedly killing five Sikh disinformation agents widely circulated a video of separatist Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in which he called on the Sikh soldiers in the Indian Army not to fight for the country if India goes to war with Pakistan-backed group openly supports Pakistan by offering USD 11 million to spy on Indian Air Force of the accounts spreading disinformation are either linked to Pakistan or affiliated with Khalistani groups. While several of these handles have already been banned in India, their anti-India propaganda continues. These operatives are no longer just targeting Indian audiences, but are now pushing their narrative to a global SENATOR QUOTES PANNUN IN PARLIAMENT SPEECHThe disinformation campaign gained further traction when Pakistan's Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan made a provocative statement in the country's parliament, claiming Sikh soldiers would not fight against Pakistan due to "religious ties", citing statement was widely circulated across social media platforms in Pakistan, further blurring the lines between political rhetoric and psychological weaponisation of religion, particularly the targeting of Sikh soldiers with false narratives, is a long-standing tactic in Pakistan's warfare of the claims circulated have neither been confirmed by authorities, nor verified by any reputed independent source. In fact, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has routinely denied similar claims in the past as fabricated and Watch IN THIS STORY#Pakistan
