Two suspected terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The incident occurred a day before Prime Minister Modi’s scheduled visit to Srinagar. Two security personnel were also injured in the encounter.
The Canadian Parliament observed a moment of silence in memory of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist killed a year ago. This action has sparked controversy, with India accusing Canada of harboring terrorists and tensions rising between the two nations.
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In response to recent terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have launched a major search operation to neutralize terrorists. The operation, which has been ongoing since June 13, has resulted in the killing of two suspected Pakistani terrorists and a CRPF jawan. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the slain terrorists. Security has been beefed up at Jammu Railway Station ahead of the Amarnath yatra, which is set to begin on June 29. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed officials to deploy the “full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities” to address the situation. Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has criticized the Modi government’s handling of the terrorist attacks, accusing it of playing politics with terror.
The Jammu and Kashmir police have issued a warning about potential increased terrorist activity in the valley following three terror attacks within the past three days. They suspect the involvement of a newly infiltrated terrorist group. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to messages from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Premier Nawaz Sharif, emphasizing India’s unwavering commitment to the well-being and security of its citizens. Nawaz Sharif had congratulated Modi for his third consecutive election victory and urged for a focus on hope and progressive ideas. Modi’s response referenced India’s stance that talks with Pakistan cannot take place in the presence of terrorism emanating from its territory. This was the first time that Pakistan had delayed sending a congratulatory message following a Modi election victory. Other leaders from neighboring countries, including Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, attended Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi.
A harrowing account from a survivor of the Reasi terror attack reveals that terrorists continued to fire at the bus even after it fell into a gorge, aiming to eliminate all passengers. Passengers feigned death to escape the onslaught. Following the incident, Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha has announced ex-gratia payments to the victims’ families and the injured. Security forces have launched a manhunt, and the NIA is assisting in the investigation. The attack has been attributed to Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT).
A gruesome terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday has drawn condemnation from leaders across the political spectrum. The incident, which occurred during the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other cabinet ministers, has resulted in the tragic deaths of 10 individuals, with 33 others injured. The attack has raised serious concerns about the security situation in the region, which had been under the spotlight during the recent Lok Sabha elections.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at nine locations in Punjab on Thursday, targeting associates of designated terrorist Goldy Brar in connection with an extortion and firing case. The raids come after Brar was charged in the murder of a Karni Sena chief. The NIA has urged the public to provide information about Brar and his gang, offering telephone numbers for contact and promising to keep informers’ identities confidential.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a precision strike on a Hamas compound inside an UNRWA school in central Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 27, according to the Hamas-controlled government media office. The IDF claimed that the compound was used by members of Hamas’s Nukhba force, who were involved in a terror attack on October 7 in Israel. The IDF stated that the strike was aimed at eliminating terrorists who planned to carry out attacks and that precautions were taken to minimize harm to civilians. The latest strike occurred amid ongoing talks between US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators to secure a truce and release of hostages held by Hamas.
