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Woman Killed In LPG Cylinder Explosion, House Gutted

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SRINAGAR: A 58-year-old woman died after a gas cylinder caught fire and exploded at the Ali Kadal area of Srinagar on Saturday. The LPG cylinder explosion damaged the three-story house even as the sleuths of Fire and Emergency Department controlled the fire from spreading in the congested locality, official sources said.
They said the woman identified as Nafeesa (58) was inside the kitchen of the house when the gas cylinder caught fire and exploded, leading to on spot death of the lady who according to the locals had not been keeping well for quite some time and had been largely bedridden.
Meanwhile, the fire raged and engulfed the house, causing substantial damage to it. However, they said, immediately fire tenders rushed to the area, and the blaze was brought under control.
A police official said that a case has been registered in this regard and further investigations taken up. (GNS)

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May 6, 2023
Woman Killed In LPG Cylinder Explosion, House Gutted

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SRINAGAR: A 58-year-old woman died after a gas cylinder caught fire and exploded at the Ali Kadal area of Srinagar on Saturday. The LPG cylinder explosion damaged the three-story house even as the sleuths of Fire and Emergency Department controlled the fire from spreading in the congested locality, official sources said.
They said the woman identified as Nafeesa (58) was inside the kitchen of the house when the gas cylinder caught fire and exploded, leading to on spot death of the lady who according to the locals had not been keeping well for quite some time and had been largely bedridden.
Meanwhile, the fire raged and engulfed the house, causing substantial damage to it. However, they said, immediately fire tenders rushed to the area, and the blaze was brought under control.
A police official said that a case has been registered in this regard and further investigations taken up. (GNS)

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May 6, 2023
Rajouri Gunfight: Militant killed, Another Likely Injured

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SRINAGAR: One militant has been killed and another likely injured in a fresh exchange of fire that erupted in the woods of Rajouri in the early hours of Saturday.
Five army personnel were killed in the ongoing encounter in the Kandi forest area on Friday morning.
Defence spokesman Lt. Colonel Devender Anand said that one militant was killed while another was likely wounded in the gunfight.
“In the ongoing joint operation in Kandi Forest, Rajouri sector by Indian Army in coordination with JKP & CRPF, at 7:am hours the cordon while closing in spotted and pinned down the terrorists. In the ensuing gunbattle, one terrorist has been neutralized and one terrorist is likely to be injured,” he said.
He further added that Huge recoveries have been made in the operation so far.
The recoveries include one AK56, four magazines of AK, 56 rounds of AK, 1 x 9mm pistol with a mag, three grenades & one ammunition pouch.
“Identity of the neutralized terrorist is being ascertained,” he said.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Army Chief General Manoj Pandey will visit Rajouri to assess the ground situation where troops have launched a massive operation after killing 10 army personnel in the past two weeks.

Officials said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande is likely to chair a high-level security meeting in Jammu before flying back to Delhi.
Meanwhile, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi reached Rajouri early morning to review the ongoing operation.
“Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi Army Commander Northern Command at Ground Zero, reviewing the operational situation on the ongoing operations at Kandi Rajouri where contact was re-established with militants,” Northern Command said in a tweet.
“He was briefed on all aspects of the operations by ground commanders,” it added.

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May 6, 2023
LeT militant from Kulgam Killed in Baramulla: Police, says hopeful about successful conduct of G20 summit

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Srinagar, May 6 (GNS): A Lashker-e-Toiba militant was killed in an encounter with joint team of police, army and paramilitary CRPF in Baramulla district, officials said on Saturday.
SSP Baramulla Amod Ashok Nagpure (IPS) said that a joint cordon-and-search operation was launched on the basis of the information from a reliable source that some militants are hiding in Karhama village which falls under jurisdiction of police station Kunzer Baramulla. “Based on the information, police, army’s 2 Rashtriya Rifles and 176 battalion CRPF launched the joint cordon during which search party came under indiscriminate fire from a residential house,” he said, adding, “In the ensuing encounter, a militant was killed who was resident of Kulgam district and affiliated with Lashker-e-Toiba militant outfit.”
He has been identified as Abid Wani son of Mohammad Rafiq Wani of Yarhol Babapora Kulgam. “One AK 47 rifle was recovered.
“It has come to fore that he had come to carry out a big militant incident. A case has been registered and further investigation taken up,” he told reporters, according to GNS.
While it was the second encounter in the Baramulla district in around 72 hours, the officer said that in view of the G20 summit all security agencies are on the high alert. “Our network is very strong and we have been getting timely information regarding every suspicious movement and due to synergy among all forces, we have been able to neutralize every threat,” he said, adding, “In view of our preparedness and arrangements, we are fully hopeful about successful conduct of the G20 summit.” (GNS)
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May 6, 2023
LeT militant from Kulgam Killed in Baramulla: Police, says hopeful about successful conduct of G20 summit

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Srinagar, May 6 (GNS): A Lashker-e-Toiba militant was killed in an encounter with joint team of police, army and paramilitary CRPF in Baramulla district, officials said on Saturday.
SSP Baramulla Amod Ashok Nagpure (IPS) said that a joint cordon-and-search operation was launched on the basis of the information from a reliable source that some militants are hiding in Karhama village which falls under jurisdiction of police station Kunzer Baramulla. “Based on the information, police, army’s 2 Rashtriya Rifles and 176 battalion CRPF launched the joint cordon during which search party came under indiscriminate fire from a residential house,” he said, adding, “In the ensuing encounter, a militant was killed who was resident of Kulgam district and affiliated with Lashker-e-Toiba militant outfit.”
He has been identified as Abid Wani son of Mohammad Rafiq Wani of Yarhol Babapora Kulgam. “One AK 47 rifle was recovered.
“It has come to fore that he had come to carry out a big militant incident. A case has been registered and further investigation taken up,” he told reporters, according to GNS.
While it was the second encounter in the Baramulla district in around 72 hours, the officer said that in view of the G20 summit all security agencies are on the high alert. “Our network is very strong and we have been getting timely information regarding every suspicious movement and due to synergy among all forces, we have been able to neutralize every threat,” he said, adding, “In view of our preparedness and arrangements, we are fully hopeful about successful conduct of the G20 summit.” (GNS)
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May 6, 2023
Gunfight Breaks Out In North Kashmir, One Militant Killed

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SRINAGAR: An unidentified militant was killed in a gunfight at Karhama Kunzer area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district during the wee hours on Saturday.
Quoting an official, KNO reported that the gunfight broke out in the Kunzer area after counter-insurgent forces launched a cordon and search operation.
“As forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering an encounter,” he said.
In the ensuing operation, one militant whose identity is being ascertained was killed, the official added.
The search operation was going on when this report was filed.
This is the fourth gunfight in J&K in the past 96 hours.

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May 6, 2023
DH Shopian Marks Medical Milestone With First-Ever Laparoscopic Liver Surgery

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SRINAGAR: For the first time, a laparoscopic enucleation of a hydatid cyst of the liver was successfully performed at District Hospital Shopian.
According to a doctor at the hospital, the surgery was carried out on a 45-year-old hypertensive female patient who had a huge hydatid cyst in the right lobe of her liver.
The surgery, which is typically performed in tertiary care centers due to the required surgical expertise and high anesthesia risk, was performed by laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Seth Mujtaba and the anesthesia team of Dr Ajaz Wani and Dr Aatif Nabi Shah. (KNO)

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May 5, 2023
Political Parties Condemn Rajouri Militant Attack

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SRINAGAR: Political parties of JK expressed outrage over the killing of five army personnel in an encounter in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Condemning the attack, former chief minister Omar Abdullah said terror is a scourge that has blighted numerous lives over the decades in J&K.
In a tweet, he wrote, “Tragic news from Rajouri where 5 army personnel have laid down their lives in the line of duty. Terror is a scourge that has blighted numerous lives over the decades in J&K & deserves unreserved condemnation. I send my sincere condolences to the families of those we lost today.”
Terming the loss of lives of soldiers as ‘terrible’, former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti took to Twitter and said, “Terrible news coming in. My deepest condolences to the families of those who died in the line of duty.” She also expressed condolences.
Former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Prof Saifuddin Soz in a statement said, “ Rajouri terror attack that claimed lives of five army men in the line of duty is a terrible news and I unequivocally condemn this heinous attack,” Soz said.
President of the Apni Party and senior political leader Altaf Bukhari said the sacrifice of the soldiers for the safety of the nation will never be forgotten.
Bukhari tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the tragic news from Rajouri. My thoughts are with the families of the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the ongoing encounter. Their sacrifice for the safety of our nation will never be forgotten.”
“We strongly condemn the act of terror in Rajouri. These are senseless acts of violence perpetrated by lunatics. And they will inshallah rot in hell,” the chairman of Peoples Conference Sajad Lone tweeted.

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May 5, 2023
Ahead Of Event, ‘G20 Balloon’ Flies In Srinagar

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SRINAGAR: As Srinagar prepares to host an international event at the end of this month, a G20 air balloon has been seen flying over the city, catching the attention of passersby.
According to reports, the Tourism Department has launched the air balloon ahead of the event, which features the words “G20-2023 India.”
Secretary of Tourism, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, stated that the balloon has been put up by the department as part of the branding exercise for the event.
In addition, several other measures and initiatives have been implemented as a prelude to the event.
Earlier, the Tourism Department organized a “G20 Model Summit” with students from different schools, colleges, and universities participating.
It is important to note that the Jammu and Kashmir government is working tirelessly to ensure that the G20 tourism group meeting in Srinagar is a great success and promotes Kashmir as a global tourism destination. (KNO)

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May 5, 2023
Tourist Hotspot Gulmarg Hit by Alarming Surge in Fraud and Counterfeit Tickets

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by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
SRINAGAR: In the Kashmir division of the UT, cases of cybercrime and online fraud have been surging with great intensity, causing distress to not only individuals but also organizations and sectors.
In a shocking incident, 11 tourists from Gujarat were apprehended in Gulmarg, the globally acclaimed ski resort located in North Kashmir, as they attempted to sneak through the cableway Gondola using counterfeit and altered tickets.
The authorities were previously stunned when they caught 28 tourists from Mumbai in April, who were found with bogus Gondola tickets in Gulmarg. It was later revealed that these tourists were provided with fake tickets by their tour operator in Mumbai.
In an official statement, a spokesperson of Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation (JKCCC) said that the ticket scanning team of Gulmarg Gondola Project caught a group of 28 passengers from Mumbai at the scanning point of Gulmarg Gondola station. “These passengers were carrying edited fake tickets through their tour Manager Makrand Anand Ghanekar S/o Anand Ghanekar of Mumbai,” reads the statement.
Miscreants sell fake Gondola tickets aiming to ruin the reputation of the tourist site, affecting citizens involved in Gulmarg tourism. Locals now want the ticketing system converted back to offline mode to limit illegal sales.
President Guide Association Gulmarg, Manzoor Lone, said that online tickets affected 80 percent of the livelihood of tourist guides in Gulmarg. Lone said that online ticketing has hampered their ability to support themselves. People working as tourist guides in Gulmarg and at ticket counters, who were accommodated by offline ticketing, are now facing the consequences.
“Earlier we used to have 30% of the quota, but when the system was switched to online mode, the quotas were removed, which resulted in many problems,” he claimed, “that when the system was converted to online one, we were not taken into account.”

Presently, there are 918 people who are all enrolled members of the Gulmarg Guide Association. “As of now, offline ticketing is also happening, although Gulmarg officials have been referring to it as VIP quota. There are 400 offline ticket reservations. Due to their inability to cope up with the situation and make a living out of it, some guides have been compelled to engage in black marketing of tickets, though we are against them and don’t support such acts,” stated Lone.
Manzoor claimed that though this issue has been discussed with the higher authorities of the J&K UT, no action was taken.
A tourist guide, on grounds of anonymity, said, “I and many other guides like me, we are facing the brunt of the online ticketing system, and we want the government to look into this matter as soon as possible.”
Despite multiple calls, Ghulam Jeelani Zargar, CEO of the Gulmarg Development Authority and Managing Director of the JK Cable Car Corporation, did not respond.

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May 5, 2023