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Pulwama, Aug 21: Three militants have been killed in an encounter between government forces and militants in forest area of Nagbaeran Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday.

A senior police officer told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that three militants have been killed whose identification is being ascertained while as the search operation is on in the area.

He said that slain belong to Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit.

Earlier, an official said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter.

Pertinently this is second encounter in Awantipora Police district in last two days and on Friday two militants of HM were killed in Khrew Pampore—(KNO)

Srinagar, Aug 20: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Friday visited Kulgam of South Kashmir Range where he chaired a security review meeting with the Army, CRPF and jurisdictional officers.

During the meeting, he took stock of the security situation of the district, a statement issued reads.

Accompanied by IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, the DGP was received by DIG SKR Abdul Jabbar, SSP Kulgam Gurinderpal Singh and other jurisdictional officers.

Besides the IGP Kashmir the meeting was attended by Brig Sector 01 RR Vijay Mahadavan, Brig Sector 02 RR A. S. Pundher, DIG SKR, Abdul Jabbar, DIG CRPF Anantnag, D.P Uphaday, SSP Kulgam, COs of Army, CRPF and gazetted jurisdictional officers.

Addressing the officers in the meeting the DGP stressed for intensified cordon and search operations to eliminate remaining militants. He directed the officers to further strengthen and augment the intelligence as well as security grids in their respective areas for the safety and security of the people.

DGP said all the suspicious elements that are providing any kind of support to militant activities should be kept under radar to foil their attempts. Stringent action should be taken against the elements found involved in anti peace activities, he directed.

During the meeting, the DGP reiterated the importance of maintaining close synergy between the J&K Police and other agencies to meet the security challenges. The DGP directed the officers to revisit the security plans of their respective jurisdictions.

He directed officers to remain extra alert as militant outfits are continuously trying to foment trouble and disturb the peace. The DGP ordered a series of measures to further tighten the noose of anti-nation elements.

The DGP directed the officers to brief their respective officers and personnel on a regular basis, especially the forces guarding the vital installations and important persons.

The officers representing different forces briefed the DGP about the measures taken on different fronts with regard to safety and security of people in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 20: The mandatory Friday prayers were once again disallowed at the major shrines and Masjids falling under the jurisdiction of Wakf board in Srinagar district.

The Masjids and shrines remained closed for the prayers since last week after the government sounded alert over 3rd possible Covid wave, claiming that the next 100 days are crucial in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), witnesses said that the major shrines and Masjids including Dargah Hazratbal and historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar remained locked for the devotees today as well.

The devotees offered Friday prayers at the local Masjids like previous Friday, they said.

The religious places, especially those falling under the jurisdiction of wakf board, remained closed since last Friday in wake of 3rd possible Covid wave.

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha in a meeting chaired two Fridays back had directed not to allow any gathering where more than 25 people would be participating—(KNO)

SRINAGAR, AUG 20: The Taliban movement has asked the United Nations to remain in Afghanistan and continue with humanitarian work, UN humanitarian coordinator for Afghanistan Ramiz Alakbarov told Sputnik.

“We have working contacts. They always assure us of support,” Alakbarov said.

“They again expressed their support for us and asked us to continue to stay here and provide humanitarian assistance.”

It is pertinent to mention here that Afghanistan is now under direct control of Taliban. (PTK)

Poonch, Aug 20 : Three boys from Pakistan administered Kashmir, who were apprehended along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch two days ago, are being repatriated, Army said on Friday.

Addressing a presser here, Commander 10 Infantry KG Brigade said that at around 3:45 PM on 18 August 2021, Army men deployed along LoC observed some suspicious movement.

“Immediately a cordon was established and three individuals were apprehended,” he said, adding that “these individuals turned out to be young children of age between 9 and 17 years.”

He said these three children had inadvertently crossed the LoC while carrying fishing activity.

The Army officer said that there was fourth individual who returned back and Army did not open fire because he too was a child.

“The boys according to them hail from Troti Darmshall and Chattra, which is located across the LoC,” he said, adding that “these children were taken care of compassionately by us and provided requisite provisions for comfortable stay as is the culture of ours.”

As per official sources, the trio has been identified as Danyal Malik (17) son of Mohammad Niyaz Ali of Lassi Mang Chattra, Arbaz Rahim (13) son of Abdul Rahim of Troti Chattra and Umair Rahim (9) son of Abdul Rahim of Troti Chattra.

The Army officer said that these children will be repatriated to Pakistan administered Kashmir.

‘They were Hit squad of HM’

Srinagar, Aug 20: Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar on Friday said that one among the two militants killed in a n gunfight in Khrew Pampore was involved in the killing of peon at Govrenment Higher Secondary School Pastuna on July 23 this year.

“Out of 2 killed (militants) of (Hizb-ul-Mujahideen) outfit, one Musaib Mustaq of Khrew, was involved in killing of Javid Ahmad Malik, Peon in GHS Pastuna, son of Ghulam Mohammad Malik of Lurgam at (his native place),” the top police officer of Kashmir told GNS.

He said identification of second militant killed in the gunfight was yet to be done.

“This was a hit squad of Hizbul mujahideen responsible for civilian killings in south Kashmir,” he said.

The IGP said one Ak-47 and one pistol were recovered from encounter site.(GNS)

Srinagar, August 20 :Two militants of outfit Hizbul- Mujahideen were killed in an encounter in Krew area of Pampore in Awantipora of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday.

Official sources told GNS that two militants were killed, however their identity couldn’t be established yet.

As per the sources both slain militants were associated with Hizb.

Earlier, reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Krew.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.(GNS)

Srinagar, Aug 20 : Syed Ali Geelani is stable and fine, said Geelani’s younger son Dr Naseem Geelani on Friday.

Dr Naseem while speaking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that there is no reality in the rumours making rounds about his father. “Alhamdulilah, Abu (Syed Ali Geelani) is stable and fine,” Dr Naseem said.

Earlier, there were strong rumours about Geelani fast falling health in Sopore and other area of Kashmir—(KNO)

Srinagar, August 20 : A militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter in Krew area of Pampore in Awantipora of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday.

In a tweet Kashmir Zone Police wrote, ” 01 unidentified militant killed, operation in progress,”.

Earlier, reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Krew.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

As per the sources two militants of Hizb are believed to be trapped.(GNS)