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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Hizbul terrorist's property attached in Ramban
A Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist's property was attached in Sumbad village of Ramban district, SSP Kulbir Singh said on Tuesday. 'The property belonging to Ali Mohammed alias Ibrahim Sheikh, settled in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was attached under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) by Dharamkund police station,' he added. Singh said the attached property included agricultural land measuring 1 kanal and 11 marla. The attached property has been duly recorded in the revenue record and notices prohibiting its sale or transfer have been served under the UAPA. The action was taken in connection with an FIR registered under Sections 120-B, 121-A of the IPC, and 13, 18, 20, 39 of the UAPA at the Dharamkund police station. The SSP informed that the Ramban police had recently seized properties of eight such terrorists hiding in Pakistan or PoK. 'In the coming few days, similar action will be initiated against 15 to16 such terrorists,' he added.
Scroll.in
3 days ago
- General
- Scroll.in
Jammu and Kashmir LG dismisses 3 more government employees for alleged links with terror groups
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday terminated the services of three more government employees for their alleged involvement with Pakistan-based terror groups, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, NDTV reported. This takes the number of such terminations since 2020 to 83. The three persons who have been removed are Malik Ishfaq Naseer, a police constable, Ajaz Ahmed, a government school teacher and Waseem Ahmad Khan, a junior assistant at the Government Medical College in Srinagar, according to government orders issued by the general administration department. The government orders announcing the sackings said that the three persons had been dismissed under Article 311 of the Constitution. This provision protects civil servants from arbitrary dismissal but allows exceptions on the grounds of national security. Commenting on the terminations, Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti asked why the Jammu and Kashmir government was watching the development 'completely unmoved like a mute bystander'. 'Since 2019 hundred of employees have been summarily dismissed without even a trial solely based on unproven allegations of so called terror affiliations,' Mufti said. 'While this iron fist approach may create a facade of normalcy genuine sustainable peace can't be achieved by inflicting suffering on people.' In the days leading up to the sacred occasion of Eid three government employees have been terminated over alleged links to terrorism leaving their families in distress. Since 2019 hundred of employees have been summarily dismissed without even a trial solely based on unproven… — Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) June 3, 2025 J&K People's Conference Sajad Lone said that the terminations were unfortunate. 'Time has come to stop this whole practice or retribution,' he said on X. 'This termination concept has been going on for decades. It has not helped in the past. It will not help in the future.' In February as well, Opposition parties had criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for not halting the terminations.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Three J&K employees sacked over alleged Lashkar, Hizbul Mujahideen links
Three government employees in Jammu and Kashmir have been dismissed from service over alleged terror links, after a probe found them working for Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM).Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the dismissal of the officials -- a constable, a school teacher, and a non-teaching college staffer -- adding to the more than 75 government employees terminated in recent years under a constitutional provision that permits such three sacked employees are Malik Ishfaq Naseer, a police constable; Ajaz Ahmed, a teacher in the School Education Department; and Waseem Ahmad Khan, a Junior Assistant at Government Medical College. All three are currently in jail on terror-related charges. A senior security official said the individuals were helping terrorists carry out attacks on security forces and civilians.'Having a mole and a dangerous terrorist associate within the ranks of the police and other government departments is a serious threat. The continuation of such infiltration can be extremely costly for the sovereignty and integrity of the nation,' the official said. Malik Ishfaq Naseer was recruited as a constable in the J&K Police in 2007. According to officials, his brother Malik Asif Naseer was an alleged Pakistan-trained terrorist of LeT, who was killed by security forces during an encounter in 2018. Despite this, Malik reportedly continued his terror activities with impunity and, being a police constable, was able to evade Ahmed, a teacher in the School Education Department, was allegedly working for Hizbul Mujahideen, officials said. He was recruited as a teacher in 2010 and became a trusted associate of the outfit in the Poonch region. The probe found that he was actively involved in smuggling arms, ammunition, and and his associate were arrested during a routine police check. Both were found carrying arms, ammunition, and Hizbul Mujahideen posters in Ajaz's third employee sacked on Tuesday, Waseem Ahmad Khan, was a Junior Assistant at Government Medical College, Srinagar. His terror links with Hizbul Mujahideen were exposed in August 2018. According to senior officials in the security establishment, Waseem was one of the conspirators involved in the targeted killing of journalist Shujaat Bukhari and his two security personnel in Watch IN THIS STORY#Jammu and Kashmir
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Tea, milk, lassi': How a 10-year-old from Punjab served soldiers during Operation Sindoor
As Operation Sindoor raged on and gunfire echoed through Tara Wali village, 10-year-old Shravan Singh quietly played his part, carrying water, ice, tea, milk, and lassi to soldiers deployed in his village. Recognising his dedication, Major General Ranjit Singh Manral, General Officer Commanding of the 7th Infantry Division, recently honoured Shravan. Shravan, from the Mamdot area of Ferozepur district, said he aspires to join the army when he grows up. 'I want to become a 'fauji' when I grow up. I want to serve the country,' the boy said, while his father added, 'We are proud of him. Even the soldiers loved him.' According to him, the Class 4 student took the initiative to deliver the ration without any prompting. Tara Wali village lies approximately 2 km from the international border. On May 7, the Indian Air Force carried out night raids targeting terror headquarters of the banned groups Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen across nine hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Among the specific sites hit were Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, Sarjal in Tehra Kalan, Markaz Abbas in Kotli, and Syedna Bilal camp in Muzaffarabad, all linked to the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed. Other targets included Markaz Taiba in Murdike, Markaz Ahle Hadith in Barnala, and Shwawai Nalla camp in Muzaffarabad, which are associated with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba. Additionally, Makaz Raheel Shahid in Kotli and Mehmoona Joya in Sialkot, both belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen, were also struck. Out of these nine targets, four were located inside Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In response to these strikes, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian military bases and shelled border areas continuously for three days. The strikes on terror headquarters were carried out by the Indian armed forces in retaliation for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. With PTI inputs
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Watch: Pakistan player attempts ugly handshake stunt, tries to forcefully strike Indian rival's hand at Junior Davis Cup
Three days after India's commanding 2-0 win over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup U16 tie in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, a fresh controversy has ignited conversation online; this time over an unsportsmanlike gesture caught on camera during the post-match handshakes. The Indian team, led by Prakash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa, had blanked Pakistan on May 24 in a fiercely competitive Group B encounter. Both players held their nerve in the super tie-break to win their respective singles rubbers and hand India a clean sweep over their arch-rivals. However, the drama didn't end with the scoreline. A video that surfaced on social media three days later shows a Pakistani player shaking hands in a visibly disrespectful manner with an Indian counterpart. The footage captures the Pakistani junior missing contact initially, then repeating the motion only to aggressively shake off the Indian player's hand, an act that many online users labelled as deliberate and provocative. In stark contrast, the Indian junior maintained composure and walked away without responding, drawing praise for his calm demeanour and maturity. While tensions on a tennis court at the junior level are rarely viewed through a political lens, the incident occurred against the backdrop of heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan. Bilateral ties between the nations deteriorated following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead, most of them tourists. On May 7, in response to the attack, India launched airstrikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, targeting facilities linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. India claimed the strikes were 'measured, focused, and non-escalatory,' aimed strictly at terror infrastructure. Pakistan responded by launching drone strikes near Indian military posts, as well as over Indian cities along the border. The tit-for-tat exchanges continued for three days until both sides reportedly agreed to a mutual cessation of hostilities on May 10. Neither tennis federation has made an official comment on the handshake incident.
