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जम्मू-कश्मीर के राजौरी-कुपवाड़ा में 3 जगह एनकाउंटर, 3 आतंकियों को किया ढेर

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Militants attack Army camp in Rajouri, soldier injured

JAMMU — An Army personnel was injured when militants opened fire on a security post in a village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday, officials said. The militants fired on a sentry post of Territorial Army at village Galuthi in Manjakote area around 4 am, prompting retaliation by troops, they said. They said the soldier was injured in the exchange of fire that continued for…

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Emotional Farewell: Rifleman Ravi Cremated with Full Military Honors in Kishtwar"

A soldier's family in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar was preparing for his marriage in December but fate had something else in store as the braveheart laid down his life fighting terrorists in Rajouri district.

A soldier's family in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar was preparing for his marriage in December but fate had something else in store as the braveheart laid down his life fighting terrorists in Rajouri district.

The mortal remains of Rifleman Ravi Kumar Rana, the son of the soil, was brought in a decorated military vehicle from the border district of Rajouri to his home town Kishtwar, where thousands of mourners gathered to bid him a tearful adieu on Thursday.

Rifleman Rana of 63 Rashtriya Rifles made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation during an encounter in remote Narla village of Rajouri district on Tuesday. Two suspected Pakistani terrorists were also killed in the gunbattle which continued till Wednesday, also claiming the life of Kent, a six-year-old female Labrador of the Army's dog unit.

Emotional scenes were witnessed at the house of Rana at hilly hamlet Wasnoti-Galigarh, 15 kms from Kishtwar town, where his fiance joined the mourners and burst into tears.

"I have not imagined such a fate which has shattered my life… Had I known about such a happening, I would have met him for once and talked to him but could not do so as a respect for my family," she said amid wails from the family and friends.

The body of Rana was supposed to reach his home town after a wreath laying ceremony at a military garrison in Rajouri on Wednesday but bad weather did not allow helicopter operation and later his tricolour wrapped coffin was dispatched by road.

The body of the fallen hero reached his house by midnight and later it was taken in a procession to a nearby cremation ground Thursday morning amid high pitch sloganeering in praise of his sacrifice, nation and the Army. Anti-terrorism slogans also rented the air.

The cremation took place with full military honors, including a wreath laying ceremony and a gun salute. Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Devansh Yadav, Senior Superintendent of Police Khalil Poswal and several politicians also turned up to pay their respects to the deceased soldier.

"The preparations for his (Rana's) marriage were in full swing when we heard the unfortunate news of his death, leaving all of us disheartened," Rajinder Singh Sen, a relative of the slain soldier, told PTI. He said Rana turned 26 this year and his marriage was scheduled for December 2.

"His father Subash Chander Rana is a farmer, having a total of four sons. His elder brother is also in the Army presently posted in Punjab. Rana had joined the Army about eight years ago and was a brave man," Sen said.

He said the popularity of the soldier can be judged by the participation of people in his funeral procession. "You can see all the eyes are moist over the loss of the braveheart." Paying rich tributes to the slain soldier, retired soldier Shiv Kumar said it is very unfortunate that terrorists have once again started their activities, which were evident with the killing of three Army and police officers in another encounter in south Kashmir's Kokernag. "Stern action is needed to be taken against terrorists to end this menace," he said.

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🚨: Terrorist attack on Hindu pilgrims in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

In a tragic event, a group of pilgrims met with a devastating accident when their bus careened off the road and plunged into a gorge near Teryath village in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Reports indicate that at least ten individuals lost their lives, while over 30 sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred on Sunday. The bus, returning from the Shiv Khori cave shrine to Katra, a town renowned for the Vaishno Devi temple, was traveling along a link road of NH144A, navigating through dense forests and hilly terrain. Prompt response from locals and authorities led to rescue efforts, while security forces, comprising personnel from the police, Army, and CRPF, initiated a search operation to apprehend the assailants. The area, located 100 kilometers northwest of Jammu, has been cordoned off in response to the premeditated attack. Reasi SSP Mohita Sharma disclosed that the terrorists had orchestrated the assault, targeting the bus as it passed through the area. The driver was struck by gunfire, causing the vehicle to veer off course. Evidence, including bullet casings, was recovered from the scene, indicating the involvement of two masked assailants. Although the identities of the deceased and injured have yet to be officially confirmed, it is suspected that the pilgrims hailed from Uttar Pradesh. This incident underscores the potential spread of terrorist activities into previously unaffected regions, as Reasi district had hitherto remained insulated from the surge in attacks witnessed in neighboring districts such as Rajouri and Poonch. The Pir Panjal route, notorious for its rugged terrain, serves as a favored infiltration route for terrorists moving from the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Rajouri towards Kashmir. Intelligence sources suspect the participation of Illiyas Fauji, a former Pakistani army SSG commando turned LeT operative, along with two other militants from Pakistan who have evaded capture since the deadly assault on an IAF convoy in Poonch on May 4. This recent attack in Reasi follows a similar incident on May 13, 2022, when terrorists targeted a bus transporting pilgrims from Katra to Jammu using "sticky bombs," resulting in four fatalities and 13 injuries. The assault evokes memories of the July 10, 2017, attack on a bus ferrying Amarnath pilgrims, which claimed seven lives and left 19 others wounded. Despite facing heavy gunfire, the driver in that instance managed to safeguard 52 passengers. According to data from the Union home ministry, eight civilians have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in the first five months of the current year up to May 31. Concerns regarding security have been heightened in anticipation of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, prompting Jammu ADGP Anand Jain to oversee security arrangements on Friday night. The review encompassed preparations not only for the annual Amarnath Yatra but also for the Mata Kheerbhawani mela, Budha Amarnath Yatra, and Shri Machail Yatra, emphasizing the establishment of joint control rooms to enhance coordination among all concerned agencies. The Amarnath cave shrine, nestled at an altitude of 3,880 meters in the South Kashmir Himalayas, is slated to host its annual pilgrimage from June 29 to August 19.

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Majid JahangirBBC HindiReporting fromBadhal, JammuANIInitial investigation suggests that contaminated food and water may have caused the deathsOfficials are investigating the "mysterious deaths" of over a dozen people - most of them children - in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.At least 17 people, including 12 children, have died in Badhal village in Jammu's Rajouri district since 7 December.The victims initially displayed symptoms similar to food poisoning but suddenly lost consciousness, health officials said. The village has been declared a containment zone, but officials have stated that the disease does not appear to be infectious, and there is no fear of an epidemic.Dr AS Bhatia, the chief of a local hospital, said that the first five patients - including four children - who were admitted had symptoms similar to food poisoning, including vomiting and diarrhoea. Others complained of sore throats and breathing problems.But then, all of them would abruptly lose consciousness, he added.The federal government has ordered an investigation. A special investigation team set up by the local administration, comprising police officers, pathologists and other specialists, has questioned dozens of people so far. According to initial investigations, consumption of contaminated food and water may have been the cause. Residents of the village have been asked not to drink water from a local spring after a test sample showed it contained traces of tests found pesticides. The deaths occurred between 7 December and 19 January and the victims were members of three related families. Six of the children who died were siblings, with ages ranging from seven to 15 years. Their houses have been sealed.At least 17 people, including 12 children, have died in Badhal village between 7 December and 19 JanuaryThough doctors have ruled out the possibility of an infection, an administrative order says that people identified as close contacts of the three families are being shifted to a government hospital in Rajouri, where their condition will be monitored. The order also asks all other residents of Badhal to only consume food and water provided by the administration."All edible materials in the infected households shall be seized by the authorities," the order said.At least 10 people have been admitted to hospitals in Rajouri, Jammu and Chandigarh city and are being treated. Dr Shuja Quadri, an epidemiologist at the Government Medical College in Rajouri, said that the disease is localised and that they have ruled out the possibility of viral, bacterial, protozoal and zoonotic infections. Among the second cluster of patients who were admitted on 12 December, five people, including a one-year-old child, have recovered."This was a ray of hope for us," Dr Bhatia said.Follow BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

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Indian authorities are investigating the cause of the "mysterious" deaths

Majid Jahangir BBC Hindi Reporting fromBadhal, Jammu YEARS The initial investigation suggested that contaminated food and water may have caused the death Officials are investigating the “mysterious deaths” of more than a dozen people – most of them children – in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. At least 17 people, including 12 children, have died in Badhal village in Jammu's Rajouri…

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Indian authorities are investigating the cause of the "mysterious" deaths

Majid Jahangir BBC Hindi Reporting fromBadhal, Jammu YEARS The initial investigation suggested that contaminated food and water may have caused the death Officials are investigating the “mysterious deaths” of more than a dozen people – most of them children – in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. At least 17 people, including 12 children, have died in Badhal village in Jammu's Rajouri…

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Indian authorities are investigating the cause of the "mysterious" deaths

Majid Jahangir BBC Hindi Reporting fromBadhal, Jammu YEARS The initial investigation suggested that contaminated food and water may have caused the death Officials are investigating the “mysterious deaths” of more than a dozen people – most of them children – in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. At least 17 people, including 12 children, have died in Badhal village in Jammu's Rajouri…

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India officials investigate cause of 'mysterious' deaths

Majid Jahangir BBC Hindi Reporting fromBadhal, Jammu ANI Initial investigation suggests that contaminated food and water may have caused the deaths Officials are investigating the “mysterious deaths” of over a dozen people – most of them children – in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. At least 17 people, including 12 children, have died in Badhal village in Jammu’s Rajouri district since…

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Rajouri Mysterious Deaths: Officials Scrambling for Answers, Source of Illness Elusive

Rajouri Mysterious Deaths: Officials Scrambling for Answers, Source of Illness Elusive Rajouri, Jan 22: In response to the mysterious deaths of 17 individuals, including 13 children, Badhal village in Rajouri district of Jammu Kashmir has been declared a containment zone. The fatalities, which occurred between December 7 and January 19, involved members of three interrelated families, leaving…

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Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency records 53 per cent voter turnout

SRINAGAR — The Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency recorded a 53-per cent voter turnout on Saturday, as polling for the five Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir came to an end, officials said. Fifty-eight per cent of the 87.26-lakh electorate exercised their franchise in the first major election in the Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution by the Centre…

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17 Deaths in Rajouri's Baddal Village: Omar Abdullah Meets Families, Investigation Intensifies

17 Deaths in Rajouri's Baddal Village: Omar Abdullah Meets Families, Investigation Intensifies...

KKN Gurugram Desk | The deaths of 17 people from three families in Baddal village, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, have left the administration and public deeply concerned. Since December, these tragic incidents have prompted the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the Jammu and Kashmir Police to uncover the cause behind the fatalities. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah…

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Unexplained deaths: Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri village declared containment zone

Rajouri/Jammu: The remote Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district was Wednesday declared a containment zone and prohibitory orders imposed on all public and private gatherings in the wake of the death of 17 people belonging to three families, officials said. Another person belonging to the village has been admitted to a hospital in a critical condition, they said. The containment…