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NIA Raids 16 Locations In JK In Case Linked To Newly Launched Militant Outfits

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SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at 16 locations across Jammu & Kashmir in a case linked to newly launched militant outfits in the Union Territory.
In a statement, NIA spokesperson said that the searches were carried in the premises of cadres of hybrid militants and over-ground workers linked to newly formed offshoots and affiliates of several major banned Pak-backed outfits.
The statement reads searches were conducted in Anantnag, Srinagar, Budgam, Shopian, Kulgam and Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri and Kishtwar districts.
“The NIA has been investigating the activities of newly floated militant groups, such as The Resistance Front (TRF), United Liberation Front Jammu & Kashmir (UL J&K), Mujahideen Gazwat-ul-Hind (MGH), Jammu & Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF), Kashmir Tigers, PAAF and others. These outfits are affiliated to Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al-Badr, Al-Qaeda, etc,” it reads.
It added that the raids were part of NIA’s investigations into the activities of OGWs and cadres in support of these new outfits.
“These cadres and workers have been found involved in collection and distribution of sticky bombs/magnetic bombs, IEDs, cash, drugs and small weapons, as well as in spreading activities relating to violence and subversion in J&K. Investigations have further revealed that Pak-based operatives were using drones to deliver weapons, bombs, drugs etc. to their operatives and cadres in the Kashmir valley.”
It added that NIA had earlier on May 2 conducted raids at 12 locations in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the seizure of incriminating material and digital devices, in the terror conspiracy case it had registered suo motu on 21 June 2022.
“The case (RC-05/2022/NIA/JMU) related to the hatching of a conspiracy, both physical and cyber space, and plans by the proscribed militant organisations to unleash violent militant attacks in J&K with sticky bombs, IEDs and small arms.”

It added the plans are part of a larger conspiracy by these outfits to commit acts of terror and violence, in association with local over ground workers, to disturb peace and communal disharmony in J&K—(KNO)

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May 9, 2023
NIA Raids 16 Locations In JK In Connection To Newly Launched Militant Outfits

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SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at 16 locations across Jammu & Kashmir in a case linked to newly launched militant outfits in the Union Territory.
In a statement, NIA spokesperson said that the searches were carried in the premises of cadres of hybrid militants and over-ground workers linked to newly formed offshoots and affiliates of several major banned Pak-backed outfits.
The statement reads searches were conducted in Anantnag, Srinagar, Budgam, Shopian, Kulgam and Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri and Kishtwar districts.
“The NIA has been investigating the activities of newly floated militant groups, such as The Resistance Front (TRF), United Liberation Front Jammu & Kashmir (UL J&K), Mujahideen Gazwat-ul-Hind (MGH), Jammu & Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF), Kashmir Tigers, PAAF and others. These outfits are affiliated to Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al-Badr, Al-Qaeda, etc,” it reads.
It added that the raids were part of NIA’s investigations into the activities of OGWs and cadres in support of these new outfits.
“These cadres and workers have been found involved in collection and distribution of sticky bombs/magnetic bombs, IEDs, cash, drugs and small weapons, as well as in spreading activities relating to violence and subversion in J&K. Investigations have further revealed that Pak-based operatives were using drones to deliver weapons, bombs, drugs etc. to their operatives and cadres in the Kashmir valley.”
It added that NIA had earlier on May 2 conducted raids at 12 locations in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the seizure of incriminating material and digital devices, in the terror conspiracy case it had registered suo motu on 21 June 2022.
“The case (RC-05/2022/NIA/JMU) related to the hatching of a conspiracy, both physical and cyber space, and plans by the proscribed militant organisations to unleash violent militant attacks in J&K with sticky bombs, IEDs and small arms.”

It added the plans are part of a larger conspiracy by these outfits to commit acts of terror and violence, in association with local over ground workers, to disturb peace and communal disharmony in J&K—(KNO)

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May 9, 2023
NIA raids 16 locations in J&K in case linked to newly launched militant outfits

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New Delhi, May 09: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried searches at 16 locations across Jammu & Kashmir in a case linked to newly launched militant outfits in the Union Territory.
In a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said that the searches were carried in the premises of cadres of hybrid militants and over ground workers linked to newly formed offshoots and affiliates of several major banned Pak-backed outfits.
The statement reads were conducted in Anantnag, Srinagar, Budgam, Shopian, Kulgam and Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri and Kishtwar districts.
“The NIA has been investigating the activities of newly floated terrorist groups, such as The Resistance Front (TRF), United Liberation Front Jammu & Kashmir (UL J&K), Mujahideen Gazwat-ul-Hind (MGH), Jammu & Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF), Kashmir Tigers, PAAF and others. These outfits are affiliated to Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al-Badr, Al-Qaeda, etc,” it reads.
It added that the raids were part of NIA’s investigations into the activities of OGWs and cadres in support of these new outfits.
“These cadres and workers have been found involved in collection and distribution of sticky bombs/magnetic bombs, IEDs, cash, drugs and small weapons, as well as in spreading activities relating to violence and subversion in J&K. Investigations have further revealed that Pak-based operatives were using drones to deliver weapons, bombs, drugs etc. to their operatives and cadres in the Kashmir valley.”
It added that NIA had earlier on May 2 conducted raids at 12 locations in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the seizure of incriminating material and digital devices, in the terror conspiracy case it had registered suo motu on 21 June 2022.
“The case (RC-05/2022/NIA/JMU) related to the hatching of a conspiracy, both physical and cyber space, and plans by the proscribed militant organisations to unleash violent militant attacks in J&K with sticky bombs, IEDs and small arms.”

It added the plans are part of a larger conspiracy by these outfits to commit acts of terror and violence, in association with local over ground workers, to disturb peace and communal disharmony in J&K—(KNO)
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May 9, 2023
Gurugram: Hindu outfits members booked for inciting religious sentiments

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Gurugram: Cases have been filed against members of various Hindu outfits for allegedly inciting religious sentiments in Gurugram district during an unauthorised ‘Shobha Yatra’ on Sunday, police said.
Gurugram police said that the ‘Shobha Yatra’ was organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal without prior permission from the authorities.
When the participants were crossing Gurugram’s Jama Masjid, they made objectionable statements in front of it, waving swords, and inciting religious sentiments by using abusive language against a particular community.

“A rally was taken out by some persons illegally without permission. When this rally reached Sadar Bazar, some anti-social elements shouted slogans and demonstrated by waving swords etc. with the intention of disturbing social harmony and peace. Taking cognizance of the matter, Gurugram police has registered a case under Sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race), 144 (unlawful assembly armed with a deadly weapon) and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) at the city police station.
“We have registered a case against members of different Hindu outfits. Appropriate action will be initiated against them as per the law,” Gurugram police spokesperson Subhash Boken said.
(Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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April 2, 2023
BJP only pan-India party today amidst family-run political outfits: PM Modi

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the BJP has emerged as the only pan-India party amidst family-run political outfits in the country as it worked on the ground with people braving all odds, instead of finding faults with its rivals and playing the blame game.
Addressing an event after inaugurating an extension of the BJP headquarters here, he attributed the BJP’s rise from a small political outfit to the world’s biggest one to the dedication and sacrifices made by party workers.
“BJP started its journey from just two Lok Sabha seats and reached 303 in 2019. In many of the states, we get more than 50 per cent votes,” he said.
“From north to south and from east to west, the BJP is the only pan-India party today,” he added.
The BJP has emerged as not only the world’s biggest but also the most futuristic party, he said, adding that its only goal is to make a modern and developed India.
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March 28, 2023
SRK, Gauri strike stylish pose in black outfits with their children, take a look

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Mumbai: Sunday turned out to be a special day for superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s fans as his wife Gauri Khan treated them to a perfect family picture.
Taking to Instagram, interior designer Gauri announced a new coffee table book titled ‘My Life in Design’.
Alongside the announcement, she dropped the fam-jam picture.
“Family is what makes a home… Excited for the @penguinindia coffee table book… coming soon. #GauriKhanDesigns #MyLifeInDesign,” she captioned the post.
In the professionally-shot photograph, Shah Rukh and Gauri are seen striking a stylish pose with their children — Aryan, Suhana and AbRam. All of them are dressed in black ensembles.
King Khan twinned with his son Aryan in black leather jacket. The father-son duo paired the jackets with black T-shirt. Gauri looks gorgeous in a black dress with a plunging neckline. For the photo-op, Suhana looks classy in a white and black corset outfit.
The little one looked super cute in an all-black outfit.
SRK’s family picture caught everyone’s attention. Reacting to it, actress Neelam Kothari Soni commented, “Gorgeous picture. “
Shweta Bachchan, Zoya Akhtar, Karisma Kapoor and Manish Malhotra dropped red heart emojis in the comment section.

Reportedly, Shah Rukh first met Gauri in 1984, when he was all of 18, while Gauri was just 14. He bumped into her at a party where she was dancing with her friend. After Gauri spoke to him for ‘more than three seconds’, he felt ‘encouraged’ and wanted to date Gauri.
After dating for a couple of years, the two tied the knot on October 25, 1991.
Six years after their wedding, Gauri and Shah Rukh welcomed their first son, Aryan Khan, on November 13. Shah Rukh and Gauri’s daughter Suhana Khan was born on May 22, 2000, while their youngest, son AbRam Khan, was born on May 27, 2013, via surrogacy.
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March 27, 2023
Burqa-clad women protest in Pak for release of political outfit’s chief

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Islamabad: Following the arrest of Maulana Hidayatur Rehman, chief of Pakistani political outfit Haq Do Tehreek (HDT), in January, the situation in Gwadar has been calm so far. But after the lifting of section 144 in the town, protests against the Maulanas arrest have simmered again.
A demonstration by Burqa-clad women on Sunday raised the voice for Maulana Hidayat’s release, Dawn reported.
Maasi Zainab is the female face of the Gwadar agitation that has grabbed the nation’s attention for over a year.
According to Zainab, the HDT chief was put behind bars for no reason.
“He is being punished for speaking out against the injustice meted out to the people of Gwadar,” Zainab said while speaking to Dawn in this town’s Mullah Band area, near the deep sea port.
“Our fishermen were not being allowed to go out to the sea due to security considerations. Families had to go without a square meal for days together.
“But after the protests led by Maulana Hidayat, the authorities provided a little relief to fishermen. Now we are able to make ends meet.”
According to Zaini, as she is commonly known, the Maulana has given a voice to the inhabitants of Gwadar, who were largely ignored by the authorities while charting out an uplift plan for this port town, Dawn reported.

Another vocal woman here is Zargul Baloch, a member of the HDT. She was one of the leading organisers behind the women’s march.
While speaking to Dawn, she laments that the state does not bother to meet the citizens’ basic needs like water, electricity, education and health.
“The most alarming development for us has been illegal trawling as it wipes out entire fish stocks, leaving nothing for our fishermen. Maulana Hidayatur Rehman has given some hope to us.
“But since he is in jail for giving voice to our grievances, the people of Gwadar, women included, have come out in his support.”
Hundreds of women, led by HDT leader Hussain Wadela and Senator Mushtaq Ahmed, took part in the rally.
The marchers passed through the major streets of Gwadar, including the Marine Drive, near the beach.
They also highlighted other issues, e.g. the matter of the missing, Dawn reported.
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March 27, 2023
SC terms bad in law its 2011 verdicts on issue of membership of banned outfits

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday held as bad in law its 2011 verdicts that ruled that mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person criminal unless he resorts to violence or incites people to violence.
A bench of Justices MR Shah, CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol, while deciding a reference made by a two-judge bench, held that mere membership of banned organisation will make a person criminal and liable to be prosecuted under provisions of UAPA.
The bench said the subsequent decisions passed by high courts pursuant to its two-judge verdicts in 2011 on membership of banned outfits are bad in law and overruled.
While allowing petitions of the Centre and the Assam government seeking review of the apex court’s 2011 verdicts on membership of banned outfits, the court said the Union government was required to be heard when a provision enacted by Parliament is read down.
The top court said the 2011 verdicts were passed while relying on American court decisions which cannot be done without considering the condition prevailing in India.
“In India right to freedom of speech and expressions is not absolute and is subject to reasonable restriction. However, decisions of the American court can be guiding light”, the bench said.
On February 9, the top court while reserving its verdict on batch of review pleas had noted that the Union of India was not heard by its two-judge benches when the 2011 verdict was passed reading down section 3 (5) of Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (now repealed).
The top court on February 3, 2011, had acquitted suspected ULFA member Arup Bhuyan, who was held guilty by a TADA court on the basis of his alleged confessional statement before the Superintendent of Police, and said mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person a criminal unless he resorts to violence or incites people to violence or creates public disorder by violence or incitement to violence.

Similar views were taken by the apex court in two other verdicts of 2011 in Indra Das versus State of Assam and state of Kerala versus Raneef, where the bench relied upon the three US Supreme Court decisions which have rejected the doctrine of ‘guilt by association’.
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March 24, 2023
TRF among 4 outfits notified as terrorist outfits under UAPA: Govt in RS

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Srinagar, Mar 15: Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said on Wednesday that four organizations have been notified as terrorist organizations under the UAPA in 2023 so far and their names have been added in the First Schedule of the Act.
He said that so far 54 terrorists and 44 terrorist organizations have been listed under the Fourth Schedule and the First Schedule of the UAPA respectively till February 2023.
As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), in a written reply to Rajya Sabha, he said that four organizations have been notified as terrorist organizations under the UAPA in the year 2023 so far and their names have been added in the First Schedule of the Act.
These organizations include The Resistance Front (TRF), Peoples Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). They have been involved in terrorism and have committed and participated in various acts of terrorism in India.
He said that the Resistance Front (TRF is a proxy outfit of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba and came into existence in 2019. “It has been involved in the planning of killings of security force personnel and innocent civilians of Jammu and Kashmir, co-ordinating and transporting weapons to support proscribed terrorist organisations, recruitment of terrorists, infiltration of terrorists and smuggling of weapons and narcotics from across the border in major cities in India,” said.
He also said that the terrorist organization Peoples Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) is a proxy outfit of terrorist organization Jaish-E-Mohammed and came into existence in 2019.
“It has been involved in the radicalization of youth for the purpose of recruitment and training in handling guns, ammunition and explosives, issuing threats to Indian security forces, political leaders and civilians working in Jammu and Kashmir from other parts of the country, conspiring pro-actively physically and in social media to undertake violent terrorist acts in Jammu and Kashmir and other major cities in India,” he said.
“J&K Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) surfaced in 2020 as a terrorist outfit and draws its cadres from various proscribed terrorist organizations, such as Lashkar-E-Taiba, Jaish-E-Mohammed, Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen,Harkat-ul-Jihad-E-Islami, etc,” he said, adding that it has been involved in infiltration bids, narcotics and weapon smuggling and carrying out terror attacks in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The minister also said that it has been issuing threats to security forces and inciting people in Jammu and Kashmir to join terrorist outfits against India.
He said Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) came into existence in the year 2011 as an offshoot of Babbar Khalsa International, a proscribed terrorist organization under the UAPA. “It promotes acts of terrorism and its cadres have been receiving financial and logistics support including sophisticated weaponry from their foreign-based handlers and has been found involved in various terrorist cases, including targeted killings,” he said—(KNO)
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March 15, 2023
As terror outfits run amok, funding squeeze hits Pakistan counter-terrorism plan

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Islamabad: Pakistan’s dismal economic condition and its struggle to meet the demands of the International Monetary Fund (OMF), imposing taxes, increasing rate of inflation and snowballing petroleum prices have not only forced the Shehbaz Sharif-led government to introduce an austerity drive, but have also affected the capability and capacity of the military establishment to launch a counter-terrorism offensive.
The country’s military establishment has been asked by the government to provide a plan on how they can cut their non-combat expenditure, given the nature of the severe economic crisis.
Experts say that while terrorism and groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and others continue to carry out coordinated attacks in different parts of the country, the military establishment is not in a position to launch a counter-terrorism offensive, which can be allocated with enough financial assistance to sustain it.
It would also not be wrong to maintain that terror groups, who are re-organising in different parts of the country, are also aware that they have the leverage, time and space as the military establishment may keep itself limited to IBOs (Intelligence Based Operations) or small scaled offensives, due to its bad financial conditions.
In view of the current situation of the country, experts believe that launching a military offensive may just not be possible for the military establishment.
“Pakistan’s armed forces and its intelligence agencies are well aware of the country’s financial situation. And they would not find themselves in a position to launch operations like ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ and ‘Raddul Fasad’ to root out terrorists from its soil,” said senior analyst Javed Siddique.
“And the fact that Pakistan’s financial problems hinder the way of an all-out counter-terrorism operation by the armed forces, our neighboring Afghanistan and the Taliban regime there, along with the Pakistani Taliban can continue to enjoy each other’s support and try to make full use of this vulnerable financial condition of the country,” he added.
However, other military experts say that the resurgence of terrorism in the country does not need an all-out offensive and can be tackled through small scale operations as the militant groups have not yet been able to establishment themselves inside Pakistan and are using various sleeper cells for coordination and implementation of their terror plans.

“Pakistan armed forces have foiled tons of terror attack attempts, nabbed hundreds of TTP militants through ongoing IBOs (Intelligence Based Operations) and would continue to do so in the coming days as well,” said an official with knowledge of the ongoing military operations.
“We are well aware of our limitations and are also aware that Pakistan’s financial condition is not normal. But we should not forget that these financial gaps should not allow terrorism to prosper, and the armed forces are doing everything to ensure that terrorists do not get a single easy breath on Pakistani soil.”
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February 26, 2023