Home Blog Page 76

Pak Missiles Target Jammu Airport, Drones Shot Down: Air Defence Thwarts Hamas-Style Attack

By
Web Team
-
pak, pakistan, missiles, intercept, india, pok, loc
Pak Missiles Target Jammu Airport, Drones Shot Down: Air Defence Thwarts Hamas-Style Attack 2

Indian air defence forces on Thursday evening successfully intercepted at least eight missiles launched by Pakistan, which were aimed at sensitive locations in Jammu, including the high-security Jammu Airport at Satwari, according to defence sources.

All missiles, described as “cheap rockets” by the sources, were neutralised before impact, with parallels drawn to Hamas-style attacks. The missiles targeted key border areas such as Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia. Sources also alleged a tactical resemblance to the Palestinian terror group Hamas and highlighted a recent reported meeting between Pakistan’s ISI and Hamas operatives in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

Adding to the night’s tension, potential hostile drone sightings along India’s western border were swiftly neutralised by air defence units. A sudden power blackout followed two loud explosions in Jammu city, likely caused by mid-air interceptions. Sirens blared across the region, urging civilians to seek cover.

The aerial threats, aimed at the Jammu Airport and nearby military installations, triggered full-scale defence protocols. Witnesses reported drones crashing outside airport limits and residents watching as flares lit up the night sky. The situation has intensified border tensions, placing security forces on high alert.

Pakistan Shelling Kills 13 Civilians in Poonch After Indian Airstrikes: LoC Tensions Escalate

By
Web Team
-
poonch, pakistan shelling, shelling, loc, operation sindoor
Pakistan Shelling Kills 13 Civilians in Poonch After Indian Airstrikes: LoC Tensions Escalate 4

Thirteen civilians were killed and 59 others injured in heavy ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. Of the injured, 44 are from Poonch, according to the MEA’s external publicity division.

The Pakistani Army resorted to unprovoked and intense shelling across several LoC sectors, including Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, and Akhnoor, using small arms and artillery fire. Indian forces responded proportionately, military officials said, underscoring that the aggression is seen as a retaliatory escalation following India’s precision airstrikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor.

The ceasefire violations occurred during the intervening night of May 7 and 8, as tensions soared between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The Indian Army is maintaining high alert along the LoC.

In response to the deteriorating security situation, authorities have ordered the closure of all educational institutions in five border districts of the Jammu region for the second consecutive day, prioritizing civilian safety amid the escalating crisis.

Masood Azhar Survives; 10 Family Members Killed in Indian Airstrikes on JeM HQ

By
Web Team
-
masood azhar, family, strike, pakistan, operation sindoor
Masood Azhar Survives; 10 Family Members Killed in Indian Airstrikes on JeM HQ 6

Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar on Wednesday acknowledged that ten members of his family and four close aides were killed in Indian missile strikes targeting the terror outfit’s headquarters in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The airstrikes were part of Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.

According to a statement attributed to Azhar, those killed at the Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah included his elder sister and her husband, a nephew and his wife, a niece, and five children from his extended family. Among the JeM cadres eliminated were a key associate, his mother, and two other trusted companions.

“This act of brutality has broken all boundaries. There should be no expectation of mercy now,” the statement warned, hinting at potential retaliation.

Bahawalpur has long been the operational nerve centre for JeM, ever since Azhar’s release in 1999 following the hijacking of IC-814. Though designated a global terrorist by the United Nations in 2019, Azhar has remained elusive and is believed to be hiding in a protected area of Bahawalpur.

The JeM has been behind some of India’s deadliest terror attacks, including the 2001 Parliament assault, the 2000 J&K Assembly bombing, the 2016 Pathankot airbase attack, and the Pulwama suicide bombing in 2019.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari confirmed that all injured from the Bahawalpur strike were transferred to Victoria Hospital and were receiving treatment. The Pakistan military reported 26 deaths and 46 injuries in the strike, though Indian sources maintain the operation specifically targeted terrorist infrastructure without hitting military installations.

As tensions between India and Pakistan intensify, Masood Azhar’s declaration and vow of vengeance mark a significant escalation in the already volatile regional equation.

Amit Shah Recalls Paramilitary on Leave, Warns of Emergency Prep After India’s Airstrikes in Pakistan

By
Web Team
-
amit shah, indian army, army, pahalgam, operation sindoor, strike
Amit Shah Recalls Paramilitary on Leave, Warns of Emergency Prep After India’s Airstrikes in Pakistan 8

Following India’s precision missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday directed the chiefs of all paramilitary forces to immediately recall personnel currently on leave. The decision comes amid heightened security concerns following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

According to sources, Shah is in continuous coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, instructing them to relocate civilians living along the border to safer zones. He also emphasized the urgent need to prepare bunkers for emergency shelter in case of cross-border escalation.

The Home Minister reviewed the national internal security situation and instructed top security officials to maintain high alert and tighten surveillance across sensitive areas. His orders are part of a broader readiness strategy following India’s military response to the Pahalgam massacre, which has drawn sharp reactions from Pakistan, including threats of retaliation.

Calling the airstrikes a firm response to the “brutal killings of innocent people,” Shah reiterated the Modi government’s zero-tolerance stance toward terrorism. He stated that Bharat will not hesitate to respond strongly to any act of aggression and remains fully committed to uprooting terrorism from its very foundations.

As regional tensions flare, India’s paramilitary forces are being fortified, and border security measures are being intensified to protect the nation from any potential fallout.

Operation Sindoor: India Strikes 9 Terror Camps in Pakistan and PoK, Sharif Cries ‘Act of War’

By
Web Team
-
operation sindoor, india strikes, pakistan, let, jem, terrorist organisation, indian army
Operation Sindoor: India Strikes 9 Terror Camps in Pakistan and PoK, Sharif Cries 'Act of War' 10

In a decisive military retaliation to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor early Wednesday, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), including key hubs of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The strikes were carried out with precision missiles and were described by the Ministry of Defence as “focused, measured, and non-escalatory.”

Among the targets were JeM’s headquarters in Bahawalpur and LeT’s base in Muridke, both located in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The operation was launched two weeks after 26 people, including one Nepali national, were killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam, South Kashmir—an incident that triggered widespread outrage in India and globally.

The defence ministry clarified that no Pakistani military facilities were hit, underscoring India’s deliberate and restrained approach. “India has demonstrated considerable restraint in the selection of targets and method of execution,” the official statement read. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had previously granted the military full operational freedom, closely monitored the strikes.

Following the attacks, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” warning of a “befitting reply.” The Pakistan Army confirmed that the missiles targeted areas in Kotli, Muzaffarabad (PoK), and Bahawalpur, though claimed Indian jets did not enter their airspace.

Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry declared that their air force jets were airborne and vowed retaliation “at a time and place of its own choosing.” Despite this, Indian defence forces remain on high alert along the border.

India also reached out to several key international players, including the US, UK, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, to brief them on the scope and rationale behind the strikes. Sources indicated that senior Indian officials explained the precision and restraint exercised in targeting only terror infrastructure.

The Indian Army posted “Justice is Served” on social media, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” in a bold statement of national pride.

The strikes are a part of India’s broader commitment to hold those responsible for terrorism accountable. As Modi had earlier vowed, those behind the Pahalgam massacre would face punishment “beyond their imagination.”

Amid Pakistan Tensions, MHA Orders Nationwide Mock Drills to Tackle ‘New and Complex Threats’

By
Web Team
-
mock drill, indian army, mha, ministry of home affairs, pakistan, pahalgam
Amid Pakistan Tensions, MHA Orders Nationwide Mock Drills to Tackle 'New and Complex Threats' 12

In response to growing national security concerns following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Union Home Ministry has directed all states and Union Territories to conduct civil defence mock drills on May 7. The directive comes amid what the government describes as “new and complex threats” emerging in the current geopolitical climate, particularly tensions with Pakistan.

A letter issued by the Directorate General of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards outlines a series of measures to be implemented during the drill. These include activating air-raid sirens, clearing bunkers and trenches, educating civilians on protective civil-defence protocols, simulating blackouts, and camouflaging critical infrastructure.

The exercise will also test hotline and radio links with the Indian Air Force, as well as the operational readiness of control rooms. Planned down to the village level, the drills aim to gauge the preparedness and coordination of local and state-level civil defence systems.

All 244 categorised civil defence districts will participate, with involvement from civil defence wardens, home guards, NCC, NSS, Nehru Yuva Kendra volunteers, and students. The ministry stressed that full-scale participation is crucial for effective evaluation of emergency protocols.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has chaired multiple high-level meetings since the April 22 attack in South Kashmir that killed 26 people—mostly tourists—has vowed to hunt down those responsible. He declared that the perpetrators and conspirators will be punished “beyond their imagination” and that justice will be pursued “to the ends of the earth”.

Luxury Bus Overturns in Raigad: One Dead, 26 Injured, Driver Flees After Crash

By
Web Team
-
raigad, maharashtra, accident, bus accident
Luxury Bus Overturns in Raigad: One Dead, 26 Injured, Driver Flees After Crash 14

A 30-year-old man lost his life and 26 others were injured when a private luxury bus overturned on a slope at Karnala in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, police reported on Monday. The incident occurred while the bus was en route from Mumbai to the Konkan region, carrying 49 passengers onboard.

According to officials, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. The deceased has been identified as Amol Talwadekar, a resident of Rajapur. Of the 49 passengers, 26 sustained various injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

In a shocking turn, the bus driver fled the scene immediately after the accident but was later detained by the Raigad police. Authorities are investigating whether negligence or overspeeding played a role in the tragic crash.

Goa Stampede Tragedy: Temple Committee Ignored Police Orders on CCTV, Barricades Before Deadly Festival

By
Web Team
-
goa stampede, report, goa tragedy, goa, goa cm, pramod sawant
Goa Stampede Tragedy: Temple Committee Ignored Police Orders on CCTV, Barricades Before Deadly Festival 16

In a shocking revelation following the tragic stampede at Shree Lairai Temple in Goa that left six people dead and over 70 injured, officials confirmed that the temple committee failed to act on police directives issued ahead of the annual festival. Despite being clearly instructed to install CCTV cameras at all major points and arrange for crowd control barricades, the committee did not implement the safety measures.

According to the minutes of a pre-event meeting held on April 30, the Goa Police, district authorities, and temple committee members, including its president Dinanath Gaonkar, discussed security protocols. The police explicitly advised the installation of CCTV systems at entry and exit points, crowded areas, and near the temple’s core premises, as well as setting up a control room with police assistance. The committee was also urged to erect barricades for regulated queues and assist in crowd management.

However, in the wake of the tragedy, the temple committee claimed they were unable to act on the recommendations due to insufficient time, stating that installing cameras would have taken at least 10–15 days. Gaonkar further added that they avoided using barricades because of past incidents where devotees were injured.

The stampede, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday during the popular annual festival in Shirgao village, has sparked public outrage and demands for accountability. The temple authorities have now deposed before the fact-finding committee investigating the incident, submitting all relevant details—yet questions remain on why basic safety protocols were not enforced despite explicit warnings.

Terror Plot Foiled: IEDs Hidden in Tiffin Boxes Found in J&K Forest Hideout

By
Web Team
-
terrorist, hideout, ied, poonch, jammu and kashmir, jammu
Terror Plot Foiled: IEDs Hidden in Tiffin Boxes Found in J&K Forest Hideout 18

In a significant breakthrough, security forces busted a terrorist hideout deep in the forested region of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, seizing five ready-to-use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and two wireless sets, officials said on Monday.

The hideout, located in the Suranthal area of Surankote, was discovered late Sunday evening during a joint operation conducted by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group. Officials confirmed that all IEDs—ranging from half a kilogram to five kilograms—were safely destroyed on the spot in a controlled detonation, effectively foiling a potential terror attack in the region.

The seized explosives were cunningly concealed, with two packed inside steel buckets and three others in tiffin boxes. Apart from the IEDs, forces also recovered two wireless sets, five packets of urea, a five-litre gas cylinder, binoculars, woollen caps, blankets, trousers, and utensils—indicating prolonged hideout activity and operational readiness.

The recovery comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the border district, reinforcing the constant threat posed by cross-border terrorism and sleeper cells operating in the region.

Priyanka Gandhi Claims Victory as Centre Agrees to Caste Census, Credits Rahul’s Push

By
Web Team
-
priyanka gandhi vadra, priyanka gandhi, caste census, rahul gandhi, congress, centre, modi government
Priyanka Gandhi Claims Victory as Centre Agrees to Caste Census, Credits Rahul’s Push 20

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has welcomed the Centre’s announcement to include caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, calling it a step taken under immense public pressure and the result of sustained advocacy led by her brother, Rahul Gandhi.

Speaking to reporters during her two-day visit to Wayanad, she said, “There was strong public demand for this, and people supporting the cause have worked hard. My brother raised this issue consistently last year, even as the BJP mocked him and rejected the idea.”

Priyanka emphasized that Rahul Gandhi remained firm despite facing ridicule in Parliament, and the eventual acceptance of caste-based data collection showed the impact of people’s voices across the country.

She expressed hope that the government would now conduct the caste census transparently and with accurate data collection, ensuring it serves its intended purpose.

1...757677...5,576Page 76 of 5,576