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News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Pakistan's New Spying & Infiltration Strategy Set To Take Off On The Back Of Drones: Intel Report
Last Updated: Drones will be used for advanced surveillance and situational assessment along the LoC before any infiltration attempts, News18 has learnt Pakistan's spy agency ISI plans to enhance infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) by utilising drone technology, an Indian intelligence report has revealed. Specifically, drones will be used for advanced surveillance and situational assessment before any infiltration attempts, CNN-News18 has learnt. This includes tracking the movement and deployment of Indian security forces, identifying gaps or weaknesses in border patrol routes, and analysing terrain conditions in real-time to aid terrorist movements, the report says. The strategic use of drones aims to minimise the risk of detection by employing technology-enabled methods for cross-border penetration. On May 14, a credible input revealed that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) held a meeting with various Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) training camp commanders and guides in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The discussion focused on increasing the recruitment of new terrorists into the LeT and emphasising the importance of drone surveillance along the LoC to monitor the situation prior to infiltration attempts. Further discussions included plans to relocate training camps and launching pads in PoK, as well as constructing underground bunkers in preparation for potential armed conflict with India, says the report. According to the intelligence inputs, a detailed plan was also discussed to attack Indian security forces in the coming days while upgrading and activating the old overground worker (OGW) network in Kashmir.
India Gazette
7 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
J-K LG Manoj Sinha sacks three govt employees allegedly working for LeT, Hizb-ul-Mujahidin: Sources
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 3 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has sacked three government employees allegedly working for terrorist groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), said sources on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Malik Ishfaq Naseer, who was working as a police constable; Ajaz Ahmed, working as a teacher in the school education department; and Waseem Ahmad Khan, a Junior Assistant in Government Medical College, Srinagar, the sources added. Since taking office in August 2020, Manoj Sinha has prioritised weakening terrorism's infrastructure by targeting both active terrorists and their support networks, including overground workers (OGWs) and sympathisers embedded in government institutions. Sinha has ensured aggressive counter-terrorism operations, with security forces neutralising hundreds of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir between 2020 and 2024 and termination of more than 70 OGW/Terror associates from government jobs under Article 311(2)(c) of the Indian Constitution. This comes a month after the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, where terrorists killed around 26 civilians, mostly tourists in Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier on May 31, the Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested two men, both brothers, for supplying Indian SIM cards to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). According to the police, the apprehended individuals were Hasin and Kasim, both residents of Rajasthan. According to the officials, the accused, Hasin, had visited Pakistan around 15 years back as his relatives reside there. Currently, he has been in touch with ISI officials for around 4-5 years. In August 2024, he sent SIM cards to Pakistan through Kasim. One of the SIM cards is in his name, and it was used by PIO. During interrogation, it was revealed that Hasin sent pictures of sensitive army establishments to the PIO and received money in lieu of that. The officials added that he also provided OTP with the ability to activate WhatsApp in Pakistan. His ISI handlers also helped him to get a Pakistani Visa for his younger brother Kasim, his brother-in-law and sister when they had gone to Pakistan in August 2024, the police said. (ANI)
Mint
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
J&K: Another clampdown on LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen links, 3 govt employees dismissed
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has sacked three government employees allegedly working for terrorist groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), said sources on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Malik Ishfaq Naseer, who was working as a police constable; Ajaz Ahmed, working as a teacher in the school education department; and Waseem Ahmad Khan, a Junior Assistant in Government Medical College, Srinagar, the sources added. Since taking office in August 2020, Manoj Sinha has prioritised weakening terrorism's infrastructure by targeting both active terrorists and their support networks, including overground workers (OGWs) and sympathisers embedded in government institutions. Sinha has ensured aggressive counter-terrorism operations, with security forces neutralising hundreds of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir between 2020 and 2024 and termination of more than 70 OGW/Terror associates from government jobs under Article 311(2)(c) of the Indian Constitution. This comes a month after the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, where terrorists killed around 26 civilians, mostly tourists in Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier on May 31, the Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested two men, both brothers, for supplying Indian SIM cards to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). According to the police, the apprehended individuals were Hasin and Kasim, both residents of Rajasthan. According to the officials, the accused, Hasin, had visited Pakistan around 15 years back as his relatives reside there. Currently, he has been in touch with ISI officials for around 4-5 years. In August 2024, he sent SIM cards to Pakistan through Kasim. One of the SIM cards is in his name, and it was used by PIO. During interrogation, it was revealed that Hasin sent pictures of sensitive army establishments to the PIO and received money in lieu of that. The officials added that he also provided OTP with the ability to activate WhatsApp in Pakistan. His ISI handlers also helped him to get a Pakistani Visa for his younger brother Kasim, his brother-in-law and sister when they had gone to Pakistan in August 2024, the police said.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
OGW among two detained under PSA in J&K's Kishtwar
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday detained an overground worker (OGW) and a criminal under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kishtwar district, said officials. The duo was repeatedly involved in activities prejudicial to public peace and national security. Kishtwar senior superintendent of police (SSP) Naresh Singh said one of the accused, Rustam Ali Bagwan ,son of Fateh Mohammad Bagwan of Hunjala was an active OGW. 'He was found providing logistic support and maintaining close links with terrorist elements operating in the region. His involvement posed a serious threat to the security and sovereignty of the union territory,' said the SSP. Acting on credible inputs, a detailed dossier was prepared by Kishtwar police, and upon approval from the competent authority, he was booked under PSA and lodged in Kotbhalwal Central Jail in Jammu, he added. The second accused, Arshad Hussain, son of Abdul Wahid Sheikh of Guriyan was a habitual burglar with a long history of criminal activities. 'Despite being involved in multiple theft cases and having received several warnings, he continued his unlawful behaviour, creating fear and insecurity among the general public. On the orders of the Kishtwar district magistrate, he was detained under the PSA and has been lodged in Kathua district jail,' said the SSP. The detention orders in both cases were issued by the Kistwar district magistrate.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Time of India
2 'hybrid' terrorists held in Shopian, OGW in Kishtwar
Photo/Agencies SRINAGAR/JAMMU: Two "hybrid" terrorists have been arrested along with arms and ammunition in Kashmir's Shopian, while an overground worker (OGW) linked to terror networks was nabbed in Jammu's Kishtwar. Alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam were smoked out Thursday in a joint cordon-and-search operation of Army, J&K Police and CRPF from Shopian's Baskuchan Imam Sahib area, around 60km south of Srinagar. "Hybrids" are unlisted radicalised people who carry out terrorist strikes and slip back into their routine lives. Officials said two A-56 rifles, 4 magazines, 102 rounds and 2 hand grenades were seized from Bashir and Salam, adding the swift action by the forces led to the surrender and subsequent arrest of the duo. In neighbouring Pulwama, police destroyed a farm with illegally cultivated poppy, reaffirming their commitment to a "drug-free society" and appealing to citizens to report any such illegal activities. In Jammu's Kishtwar, the OGW worker taken into custody was identified as Rustam Ali Bagwan of Hunjala area. "He was found providing logistics support and maintaining close links with terrorist elements operating in the region. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nueva oportunidad en Miami para inversionistas con $300,000 dólares Financiación Empresarial Más información Undo His involvement posed a serious threat to security and sovereignty of the Union territory," Kishtwar SSP Naresh Singh said. Another suspect, Arshad Hussain of Kishtwar's Guriyan area, has been arrested under PSA on charges of repeated burglaries and other crimes. The action followed orders from Kishtwar DM. On Nov 26 last year, several OGWs and terror suspects were picked up along with weapons and other incriminating materials in a sweeping crackdown on networks linked to proscribed LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). These included 56 raids across four districts of Jammu region.
