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India Gazette
22-05-2025
- India Gazette
J-K: Vendor chargesheeted for issuing SIM card used by terrorist
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 22 (ANI): The Police Station CIK (Counter Intelligence Kashmir) has filed a chargesheet against Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh, a vendor affiliated with Airtel, for allegedly issuing a SIM card using forged documents which was later found to be used by a terrorist. The charge sheet was submitted before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kulgam, in case FIR No. 18/2020 under Sections 420, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code, an official statement said. According to a release, Police Station CIK had received an information through reliable sources that the procurement of SIM card connections from various Telecom Service Providers by terrorists/members of proscribed organizations / Over Ground Workers (OGWs), is made in a pre-planned criminal conspiracy, with the active connivance of their sympathizers and, in several instances, with the complicity of 'Franchise/Point of Sale (POS)' through fraudulent and dishonest means. Accordingly, on 09.10.2020, case FIR No.18/2020 U/S 13 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, read with sections 420, 468, 471 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, was registered at Police Station CIK Srinagar for a thorough probe, the stat During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused was a vendor of Airtel Telecom Service, running his shop under the name and style of 'MICRO WORLD' at Kulgam. It was established that the accused had manipulated and forged a genuine electoral Identity Card and used it to issue a SIM card against a non-existent person. 'The accused, as a vendor, had also mentioned fictitious and deficient particulars/details in the Customer Application Form (CAF) with an objective to issue the SIM card against a non-existent person and pass on the SIM card to a terrorist for his use. The investigation has established that the subscriber of the SIM card shown in the Customer Application Form was not found existing on ground and the SIM card had actually been issued to a terrorist,' said the release. An appeal is made to the general public, especially the youth of Kashmir valley, to adhere to the advisories in this regard and take every precaution to ensure that their documents are not misused for obtaining SIM cards fraudulently. People are also advised not to share their SIM card with anyone, howsoever, close the person may be. (ANI)
United News of India
22-05-2025
- United News of India
J&K: Airtel vendor chargesheeted for facilitating SIM to a militant
Srinagar, May 22 (UNI) The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of J&K Police on Thursday filed a chargesheet against a militant associate, an Airtel vendor, for allegedly issuing a SIM card that was later used by a terrorist for communication and coordination of terror activities. Police said the chargesheet was produced against Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh of Hanand Chawalgam, Kulgam, and vendor of the Airtel company, before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Kulgam under sections 420, 468, 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He has been charged with providing a SIM Card Connection against a non-existent person which was actually used by a terrorist. They said Police Station CIK had received an information through reliable sources that the procurement of SIM card connections from various Telecom Service Providers by terrorists/members of proscribed organisations / Over Ground Workers (OGWs), is made in a pre-planned criminal conspiracy, with the active connivance of their sympathizers and, in several instances, with the complicity of 'Franchise/Point of Sale (POS)' through fraudulent and dishonest means. Accordingly, on October 9, 2020 a case under section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, read with section 420, 468, 471 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code was registered at Police Station CIK Srinagar for a thorough probe. 'During the course of investigation, it has revealed that the accused was a vendor of 'Airtel Telecom Service', running his shop at Kulgam. It was established that the accused had manipulated and forged a genuine electoral Identity Card and used the same to issue a SIM card against a non-existent person. The accused as a vendor had also mentioned fictitious and deficient particulars/details in the Customer Application Form (CAF) with an objective to issue the SIM card against a non-existent person and pass on the SIM card to a terrorist for his use,' police said. The investigation established that the subscriber of the SIM card shown in the Customer Application Form was not found existing on ground and the SIM card had actually been issued to a terrorist, police said. Police made an appeal to the general public especially youth of Kashmir valley to adhere to the advisories in this regard and take every precaution to ensure that their documents are not misused for obtaining SIM cards fraudulently. 'People are also advised not to share their SIM card with anyone,' police said. UNI MJR SSP
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- India Gazette
J-K: Two terrorist associates nabbed in Shopian joint operation, arms recovered
Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India] May 19 (ANI): In a joint operation, the Indian Army's 34 Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operations Group (SOG) Shopian, and CRPF 178 Battalion apprehended two terrorist associates in the DK Pora area of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir. The security forces recovered two pistols, four grenades, 43 live rounds, and other incriminating materials from their possession. Shopian Police have registered an FIR, and further investigation is underway to probe their links and activities. This action marks a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into unlawful and subversive activities in the region. It highlights the Shopian Police's dedication to neutralising threats to national security and maintaining peace and order. On May 13, three terrorists affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in South Kashmir's Shopian district, police sources confirmed. According to a top police official, a massive cordon-and-search operation was launched in the forests of Kellar after receiving specific input about the presence of some terrorists in the region. As security forces launched a combing operation in the Shukroo forest area of Keller, terrorists hiding in the region opened fire on the joint team of police and army personnel, triggering a fierce gunfight. In the ensuing exchange of fire, three terrorists affiliated with the LeT were neutralised. However, the identities of the slain militants are yet to be officially confirmed. Earlier in April, following the Pahalgam attack, Srinagar Police conducted extensive searches at multiple locations across the city at the residences of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfits in furtherance of investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The operation comes on the heels of India achieving stupendous success in Operation Sindoor where precision strikes saw the elimination of nearly 100 terror operatives at key bases in Pakistan. Among the targets were Bhawalpur the Headquarters of the Jaish and Muridke a key training base of the Lashkar. (ANI)
NDTV
19-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
2 Terrorist Associates Arrested In Shopian Joint Operation, Arms Recovered
Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir): In a joint operation, the Indian Army's 34 Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operations Group (SOG) Shopian, and CRPF 178 Battalion apprehended two terrorist associates in the DK Pora area of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir. The security forces recovered two pistols, four grenades, 43 live rounds, and other incriminating materials from their possession. Shopian Police have registered an FIR, and further investigation is underway to probe their links and activities. This action marks a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into unlawful and subversive activities in the region. It highlights the Shopian Police's dedication to neutralising threats to national security and maintaining peace and order. On May 13, three terrorists affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in South Kashmir's Shopian district, police sources confirmed. According to a top police official, a massive cordon-and-search operation was launched in the forests of Kellar after receiving specific input about the presence of some terrorists in the region. As security forces launched a combing operation in the Shukroo forest area of Keller, terrorists hiding in the region opened fire on the joint team of police and army personnel, triggering a fierce gunfight. In the ensuing exchange of fire, three terrorists affiliated with the LeT were neutralised. However, the identities of the slain militants are yet to be officially confirmed. Earlier in April, following the Pahalgam attack, Srinagar Police conducted extensive searches at multiple locations across the city at the residences of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfits in furtherance of investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The operation comes on the heels of India achieving stupendous success in Operation Sindoor where precision strikes saw the elimination of nearly 100 terror operatives at key bases in Pakistan. Among the targets were Bhawalpur the Headquarters of the Jaish and Muridke a key training base of the Lashkar.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
J-K: Two terrorist associates nabbed in Shopian joint operation, arms recovered
In a joint operation, the Indian Army 's 34 Rashtriya Rifles , Special Operations Group (SOG) Shopian, and CRPF 178 Battalion apprehended two terrorist associates in the DK Pora area of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir . The security forces recovered two pistols, four grenades, 43 live rounds, and other incriminating materials from their possession. Shopian Police have registered an FIR, and further investigation is underway to probe their links and activities. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by This action marks a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into unlawful and subversive activities in the region. It highlights the Shopian Police's dedication to neutralising threats to national security and maintaining peace and order. On May 13, three terrorists affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in South Kashmir's Shopian district, police sources confirmed. Live Events According to a top police official, a massive cordon-and-search operation was launched in the forests of Kellar after receiving specific input about the presence of some terrorists in the region. As security forces launched a combing operation in the Shukroo forest area of Keller, terrorists hiding in the region opened fire on the joint team of police and army personnel, triggering a fierce gunfight. In the ensuing exchange of fire, three terrorists affiliated with the LeT were neutralised. However, the identities of the slain militants are yet to be officially confirmed. Earlier in April, following the Pahalgam attack, Srinagar Police conducted extensive searches at multiple locations across the city at the residences of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfits in furtherance of investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The operation comes on the heels of India achieving stupendous success in Operation Sindoor where precision strikes saw the elimination of nearly 100 terror operatives at key bases in Pakistan. Among the targets were Bhawalpur the Headquarters of the Jaish and Muridke a key training base of the Lashkar.
