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  • Amritpal Singh’s Aid Booked Under Arms Act

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    Srinagar:  Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a case under the Arms Act against a close aide of fugitive Amritpal Singh for illegally procuring a gun license.

    According to NDTV, Varinder Singh managed to acquire a gun license from Kishtwar district in 2013 and renewed it every year in four different districts across Jammu and Kashmir. Varinder Singh, also known as Fauji, was arrested by Punjab police a few days ago and booked under the National Security Act (NSA) before being sent to Dibrugarh jail in Assam.

    The two supporters of Amritpal Singh, Varinder Singh and Talwinder Singh, have been discovered to have obtained gun licenses from Jammu and Kashmir. An FIR has been filed in Kishtwar and investigations are ongoing. Despite the fact that both licenses were cancelled after Punjab Police wrote to the district magistrates of Kishtwar and Ramban, the major gun license scam in Jammu and Kashmir has once again been brought to the forefront, NDTV reported.

    As per NDTV’s report, between 2012 and 2018, district magistrates issued over 2.78 lakh illegal gun licenses, making it the biggest arms license scam in India. The case was transferred to the CBI by then Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra. The CBI discovered that illegal gun licenses had been issued by district magistrates in collusion with arms dealers.

    Varinder Singh had acquired a gun license through forged documents when he and his army unit, the 19 Sikh Regiment, were deployed in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite being terminated from the army in 2015, his gun license was still being renewed in Jammu and Kashmir. The renewal of his gun license by district magistrates in Kathua, Reasi, Baramulla, Poonch, and Kishtwar highlights how easily they were issued and renewed in the state, NDTV reported.

    The arms license racket was first uncovered by ATS Rajasthan in 2017 after they found criminals with licensed weapons issued by bureaucrats in Jammu and Kashmir. The ATS Rajasthan also discovered over 3,000 licenses issued in the name of army personnel based on fake documents.

    Despite attempts by the PDP-BJP government in the state to shield the accused under the guise of a Vigilance probe, then Governor NN Vohra handed over the case to the CBI after the imposition of Governor’s rule in 2018. In March 2020, the CBI arrested an IAS officer who had issued thousands of licenses during his tenure as the district magistrate of Kupwara.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • LeT Militant Associate Arrested in Sopore, Arms And Ammunition: Police

    LeT Militant Associate Arrested in Sopore, Arms And Ammunition: Police

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    Srinagar, March 23: Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested militant associate of Lashkar-i-Toiba oufit in North Kashmir’s Sopore.

    In a handout to GNS, the police said that acting on specific information regarding movement of militant associates, Police alongwith Army (52RR) and CRPF (177 BN) launched a joint Cordon and search operation near Railway Station Peth Seer. During search, one suspected person was intercepted who tried to flee from the spot but was arrested tactfully by the alert joint party. He has been identified as Umer Bashir Bhat son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat resident of Manz Seer linked with proscribed militant outfit LeT. During search, 01 Hand Grenade, 01 Pistol, 1 Pistol Magazine, 15 Pistol live rounds and a Mobile Phone (Samsung A-13) alongwith Sim card were recovered from his possession.

    Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo and further investigation has been initiated, reads the statement.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Active Militant Apprehended: Arms And Ammunition Seized

    Active Militant Apprehended: Arms And Ammunition Seized

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    SRINAGAR: In Sopore, an active militant has been apprehended by the police and security forces. During the operation, which was initiated based on specific intelligence regarding the militant’s presence in the Madina Bagh Moh, Dangerpura area, arms and ammunition were seized from the individual’s possession.

    The joint cordon and search operation was conducted by the Sopore Police and Army (22RR), and as the initial cordon was established, the terrorist attempted to escape and evade capture by taking advantage of the narrow lanes and congested area. The troops were alerted to the situation and the mission leader adjusted the inner cordon accordingly.

    The troops from the joint team were able to apprehend the militant alive. The individual has been identified as Owais Ahmad Mir, son of Nazir Ahmad Mir and a resident of War Mohalla Gund Brat. Upon searching the area, incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition were discovered, including a 9mm pistol, 08 (9mm) rounds, a pistol magazine, and a Chinese grenade.

    Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigation is in progress.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • LeT militant hideout busted in Anantnag village, arms & ammunition recovered: Police

    LeT militant hideout busted in Anantnag village, arms & ammunition recovered: Police

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    Srinagar, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said it busted a LeT militant hideout and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in Rakh Momin area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    In a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said on the intervening night of 12th and 13th of March on the basis of a specific input developed over a period of time by Anantnag Police, a joint CASO along with army’s 1RR was launched in Rakh Momin Dangi area Bijbehara.

    The statement reads search in the area led to busting of a LET hideout and subsequent recovery of huge cache of arms, ammunition and other war like stores.

    It reads the recovery includes IED’s (05 No’s) PTD’s programmed timer devices and RCIEDs, Detonators (06 No’s), Pistols (03 No’s), Pistol Magazines (05 No’s), Ammunition (09mm rounds = 124 No’s), Remote controls (04 No’s) and Batteries (13 No’s).

    “In this regard, Case FIR No. 58/2023 stands registered in PS Bijbehara under relevant sections of law and investigation set into motion,” it reads—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Hideout Busted In South Kashmir, Arms And Ammunition Recovered

    Hideout Busted In South Kashmir, Arms And Ammunition Recovered

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said it busted a LeT militant hideout and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in Rakh Momin area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    In a statement, a spokesperson said on the intervening night of 12th and 13th of March on the basis of a specific input developed over a period of time by Anantnag Police, a joint CASO along with army’s 1RR was launched in Rakh Momin Dangi area Bijbehara.

    The statement reads search in the area led to busting of a LET hideout and subsequent recovery of huge cache of arms, ammunition and other war like stores.

    It reads that the recovery includes IED’s (05 No’s) PTD’s programmed timer devices and RCIEDs, Detonators (06 No’s), Pistols (03 No’s), Pistol Magazines (05 No’s), Ammunition (09mm rounds = 124 No’s), Remote controls (04 No’s) and Batteries (13 No’s).

    “In this regard, Case FIR No. 58/2023 stands registered in PS Bijbehara under relevant sections of law and investigation set into motion,” it reads. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Arms, Narcotics Recovered Near LoC In Rajouri

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    SRINAGAR: A consignment of arms, narcotics and a suspected material, believed to be an IED, has been recovered by Army on the Line of Control in Rajouri district.

    The recovery has been made from Saryah area in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district.

    Officials said that Army deployed on LoC in Lam made this recovery during an operation in the forward area.

    They said that the recovered items include arms two pistols, twp pistol magazines, 2kg narcotics, and another suspicious material which is believed to be an Improvised Explosive Device.(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Hideout Busted In Handwara, Arms And Ammunition Recovered: Police

    Hideout Busted In Handwara, Arms And Ammunition Recovered: Police

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    Srinagar, March 12:  Police on Sunday claimed to have busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Hangnikoot area of North Kashmir’s Handwara.

    In a handout to GNS, the police said that on 11 March 2023, a search was conducted by Handwara Police in Shalnar Hangnikoot. During search of the area, an old dump of arms and ammunition was unearthed which included 01 AK 47 rifle with 02 magazines and 75 rounds, 10 grenades, 26 Ubgl grenades, 08 UBGL boosters, 02 Flame throwers, 05 Rocket shells and 03 rocket boosters.

    According to police spokesman, based on this, FIR no. 19/2023 has been registered at Police Station Vilgam under relevant sections of law and investigation initiated, it said.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Hideout Busted In North Kashmir, Arms And Ammunition Recovered

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    SRINAGAR: Police on Sunday claimed to have busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Hangnikoot area of North Kashmir’s Handwara.

    Policein a statement said that on 11 March 2023, a search was conducted by Handwara Police in Shalnar Hangnikoot. During search of the area, an old dump of arms and ammunition was unearthed which included 01 AK 47 rifle with 02 magazines and 75 rounds, 10 grenades, 26 Ubgl grenades, 08 UBGL boosters, 02 Flame throwers, 05 Rocket shells and 03 rocket boosters.

    According to police spokesman, based on this, FIR no. 19/2023 has been registered at Police Station Vilgam under relevant sections of law and investigation initiated, it said.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • TRF Arms Recovery Case: 4 Houses Being Attached In Kashmir

    TRF Arms Recovery Case: 4 Houses Being Attached In Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR: Authorities are attaching four houses in Srinagar and Anantnag districts in connection with a militancy case, officials said on Monday.

    Quoting a senior police officer news agency GNS reported that State Investigation Unit of police is attaching three houses at Barthana Qamarwari Srinagar and one at Sangam Anantnag.

    The decision by the authorities was taken in connection with case (FIR no. 127/22), the officer said.

    The case pertains to recovery of arms and ammunition from members of TRF group, the officer said.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • TRF Arms Recovery Case: 4 Houses Being Attached in Srinagar, Anantnag by SIU

    TRF Arms Recovery Case: 4 Houses Being Attached in Srinagar, Anantnag by SIU

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    Srinagar, Feb 27: Authorities are attaching four houses in Srinagar and Anantnag districts in connection with a militancy case, officials said on Monday.

    A senior police officer told GNS that State Investigation Unit of police is attaching three houses at Barthana Qamarwi Srinagar and one at Sangam Anantnag.

    The cction by the authorities was taken in connection with case (FIR no. 127/22), the officer said.

    The case pertains to recovery of arms and ammunition from members of TRF group, the officer.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )