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News18
3 days ago
- News18
Pahalgam Terror Harbourers To Identify Hashim Musa, Two Other Terrorists Killed In Dachigam Op
Musa allegedly met Parvez and Bashir two days before the Pahalgam attack and requested food and rations from them. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken two accused, Parvez and Bashir, to help identify the three slain terrorists. The two men are accused of harbouring the militants and had reportedly seen them before the operation. Their testimony is expected to play a crucial role in confirming the identities of those killed, sources said. Musa allegedly met Parvez and Bashir two days before the Pahalgam attack and requested food and rations from them. The Dachigam encounter, which took place on Monday in the dense forests between the Zabarwan and Mahadev ridges near Srinagar, resulted in the elimination of three terrorists. The operation was carried out by security forces, following specific intelligence inputs. The terrain posed a significant challenge, with thick forest cover and steep ridgelines making access difficult. According to police sources, a team of Jammu and Kashmir Police trekked for nearly eight hours on foot through the rugged jungle terrain, carrying stretchers and necessary equipment to retrieve the bodies. The retrieval operation continued late into the night, and the bodies were finally brought back to Srinagar. The area where the encounter occurred is considered strategically sensitive, often used by infiltrators to move between central and south Kashmir. Security agencies believe the slain militants were part of a larger group operating in the region, and the identification process is seen as vital for further investigation and counter-terror planning. Pahalgam Attack Mastermind Shot Dead The Indian Army's elite para commandos on Monday gunned down the alleged mastermind of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, along with two of his close associates, in a high-stakes encounter in the forested outskirts of Srinagar. The mastermind, identified as Mashim Musa, was killed during a surprise offensive launched by security forces after intercepting a technical signal, a satellite phone transmission, believed to have been used by the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack. Acting on the input, the Army initiated 'Operation Mahadev' in the rugged terrain between the Zabarwan and Mahadev ridges. Officials said the other two slain terrorists were identified as Jibran, who was allegedly linked to last year's Sonamarg Tunnel attack, and Hamza Afghani. All three were neutralised in the joint operation, which was backed by sustained intelligence inputs over the past month. The April 22 Pahalgam attack had left 26 people, most of them tourists, dead after terrorists opened fire at Baisaran meadows. The incident led to the launch of 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, a cross-border crackdown by Indian forces aimed at dismantling the terror infrastructure believed to be operating out of Pakistan. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Uproar in J&K over ‘killing' of Gujjar youth in Jammu shoot-out, CM joins demand for probe
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday (July 25, 2025) joined the growing clamour from relatives and political parties to constitute an inquiry into the killing of a 21-year-old youth during an alleged shootout in Jammu a day ago. The deceased, Mohammad Parvez, was engaged in sand mining as a profession. According to the family, Parvez and his brother-in-law, residents of Niki Tawi, left home on Thursday to buy medicine. Family members were later called to identify a body at the Government Medical College (GMC) in Jammu by the police. Parvez got married two months ago, with his family claiming he had nothing to do with drug peddling. However, several Jammu-based news portals citing police officials, claimed there was a shoot-out with drug peddlers at Surey Chak area in Jammu's Satwari area on Thursday and Parvez was killed. The police did not furnish further details about the incident. Parvez's family along with the Gujjar community refuted the claim. 'It is a fake encounter,' Talib Hussian, a Gujjar social activist, said. Guftar Ahmed, a Gujjar leader who joined deceased's family in their protest on Friday, said, 'Top officials of the J&K Police should see the act of police on ground zero. Not a single FIR was registered against him. Union Home Minister and J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha should take strong action against officials involved in the killing of tribal youth,' Mr. Ahmed said. A spokesman of the Gujjar Bakerwal Students Alliance said the 'selective killing of Gujjar youth in Jammu through fake encounters is alarming'. 'Why was Parvez Ahmed murdered? Is this a conspiracy to silence us one by one? Under the garb of encroachment, drugs, and smuggling, our community is being targeted. We strongly condemn this,' the Alliance added. Meanwhile, the deceased's family also urged the L-G administration to initiate an impartial probe, announce compensation and a job for the kin. J&K CM Abdullah urged the Union Territory Police to hold an inquiry into the incident. 'The killing of Parvez of Niki Tawi in Jammu is highly unfortunate and deeply regrettable. Use of force by the police has to be calibrated and cannot be indiscriminate. J&K has paid a heavy price in the past because of incidents such as these,' the Chief Minister said. Mr. Abdullah said the incident should be investigated in a transparent and time bound manner. National Conference (NC) leader and Minister Javed Ahmed Rana raised the issue with the Divisional Commissioner and the Inspector General of Police, Jammu, 'over serious allegations of murder of a tribal youth'. 'An Inquiry is being initiated to uncover the truth and ensure justice in this case. The J&K government led by Mr. Abdullah will ensure that justice is delivered in the case,' Mr. Rana said. Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti said the tribal youth was 'killed by the police and labelled as a drug dealer'. 'Even that may be the case, we still live in a democratic country where justice is served through rule of law as opposed to khap panchayats or kangaroo courts. Sincerely hope the Director General takes cognisance of this shocking incident by ordering a time bound impartial probe. We must not descend or condone a culture of extra judicial encounters because that's precisely what alienates people,' Ms. Mufti said. BJP leader Ravinder Raina also condemned the incident. The Islamic Welfare Organisation also expressed deep anguish and outrage over the 'tragic killing' of the Gujjar youth. 'Such a brutal and senseless act not only shatters the faith of the people in the law enforcement agencies but also raises serious questions about the continued misuse of power and growing trend of extrajudicial actions,' the organisation said. The organisation 'unequivocally condemned the act and demand a time-bound high-level judicial probe to ascertain the facts behind the killing'. 'The family of the deceased deserves justice, and the community demands transparency, fairness, and accountability from the system,' it added.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- The Hindu
One killed in Jammu shootout
One person died of 'bullet wounds' after a shootout in Jammu's Satwari sparking protest from the family of the deceased. Officials said Mohammad Parvez, 21, a resident of Javed Nagar, Nikki Tawi, suffered injuries during a shootout. The victim was declared dead at the Government Medical College, Jammu. The J&K Police has not issued any statement about the incident. Official sources said it took place when the police were chasing suspected drug peddlers in the area. The death sparked a protest outside the hospital. 'It's a fake encounter. Parvez never faced any First Information Report. If he was required in any drug case, he should have been arrested and hanged. We came to know the victim and his brother-in-law were stopped at a checkpoint and fired upon,' Talib Hussain, a tribal activist, said. He rubbished allegations that the victim was involved in any drug smuggling. 'For many months, Gujjars have been killed in the name of cattle smuggling and drug smuggling. We have been silent over the past incidents, but this needs to be investigated,' Mr. Hussian said. He cited the example of Altaf Lali, a Gujjar, who was allegedly arrested in Bandipora by the police and 'later found dead during an encounter'. 'If Parvez was a smuggler or carried weapons, the police should have booked him under UAPA. No authority allows the police to kill him like this,' Mr. Hussian said. The family said the victim was engaged in sand mining from the Tawi River. Officials said the police were investigating the matter.
Daily Tribune
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Clinical Bangladesh thump sloppy Pakistan in first T20I
Fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman rocked Pakistan for 110 before opener Parvez Hossain hit an unbeaten 50 as Bangladesh won the first Twenty20 international by seven wickets in Dhaka yesterday. Taskin finished with 3-22 while Rahman grabbed 2-6 in his four economical overs to dismiss the visitors in 19.3 overs for Pakistan's lowest total against Bangladesh in all T20Is. Parvez smashed five sixes and three boundaries in his 39-ball 56 not out to help the home team chase down the target in 15.3 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Debutant Pakistan pacer Salman Mirza (2-23) jolted Bangladesh with wickets of Tanzid Hasan (one) and Litton Das (one) but Parvez and Towhid Hridoy (36) added 73 for the third wicket to ease up the chase. This becomes Bangladesh's fourth win over Pakistan in 23 T20Is. For Pakistan, opener Fakhar Zaman top-scored with a 34- ball 44, which included six boundaries and a six, while Abbas Afridi scored 22 and Khushdil Shah 17. Pakistan's previous lowest T20I total against Bangladesh was 127-5 at the same venue in 2021. Sent into bat, Pakistan had a disastrous start, with half the side dismissed for 46 in the eighth over with Saim Ayub (six), Mohammad Haris (four) and skipper Salman Agha (three) falling cheaply. Hasan Nawaz fell without scoring and Mohammad Nawaz made just three. Zaman, dropped on four and 30, added 24 for the sixth wicket before he was run out after being sent back by Khushdil Shah but was caught out of his crease. Shah and Abbas took Pakistan past the 100-mark during their 33-run stand for the seventh wicket. The remaining matches are on Tuesday and Thursday, also in Dhaka.
New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Clinical Bangladesh thump sloppy Pakistan in first T20I
DHAKA: Fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman rocked Pakistan for 110 before opener Parvez Hossain hit an unbeaten 50 as Bangladesh won the first Twenty20 international by seven wickets in Dhaka yesterday. Taskin finished with 3-22 while Rahman grabbed 2-6 in his four economical overs to dismiss the visitors in 19.3 overs for Pakistan's lowest total against Bangladesh in all T20Is. Parvez smashed five sixes and three boundaries in his 39-ball 56 not out to help the home team chase down the target in 15.3 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Debutant Pakistan pacer Salman Mirza (2-23) jolted Bangladesh with wickets of Tanzid Hasan (one) and Litton Das (one) but Parvez and Towhid Hridoy (36) added 73 for the third wicket to ease up the chase. This becomes Bangladesh's fourth win over Pakistan in 23 T20Is. For Pakistan, opener Fakhar Zaman top-scored with a 34-ball 44, which included six boundaries and a six, while Abbas Afridi scored 22 and Khushdil Shah 17. Pakistan's previous lowest T20I total against Bangladesh was 127-5 at the same venue in 2021. Sent into bat, Pakistan had a disastrous start, with half the side dismissed for 46 in the eighth over with Saim Ayub (six), Mohammad Haris (four) and skipper Salman Agha (three) falling cheaply. Hasan Nawaz fell without scoring and Mohammad Nawaz made just three. Zaman, dropped on four and 30, added 24 for the sixth wicket before he was run out after being sent back by Khushdil Shah but was caught out of his crease. Shah and Abbas took Pakistan past the 100-mark during their 33-run stand for the seventh wicket. The remaining matches are on Tuesday and Thursday, also in Dhaka. — AFP
