Day: November 24, 2023

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RAJOURI NOVEMBER 24:–After complaints of non-execution of work for the construction of houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-A) despite the release of first instalment, Executive Officer (EO) Thanamandi Municipal Committee in Rajouri district has issued notice to a beneficiary.
EO, MC Thanamandi-vide office notice No.MC/T/2023/31J dt 20/11/2023- has asked one Abdul Rashid Shawl s/o Mohd Alyas Shawl resident of ward no.9 to commence the construction work of the house under PMAY-U within three days for which first instalment of Rs 41666/-has already been released by the authorities in his favour.
EO MC Thanamandi also said that if the beneficiary failed to execute construction work within 3 days, his payment (reportedly remaining) shall be returned under Revenue Act.
“In continuation to this office notice MC/T/2023/417-20 dt10/8/2022.in this connectionyou have failed to start the house under PMAY-U HFA as you already been recieved advance instalment Rs41666/-for construction of house.” read EO notice.
MC Thanamandi officials said that the son of Abdul Rashid is a local journalist, working with local news channel and he is pressuring them to release the final payment in favour of his father without execution of the construction work of the house.
Sources added that the son of the beneficiary, who allegedly have misappropriated the first instalment, misused his official position, and blackmailed the MC officials to release the remaining instalments in advance.
EO in a statement to the media cleared that he was not involved in any illegal work/act, as alleged by the journalist.
In this connection an inquiry was conducted, and the report has already been submitted to higher authorities.

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Presence of hard core LeT terrorists for the last one-year is a cause of concern for IAs
=IAs on their toes to identify/arrest OGWs who facilitated Qari & his associate.

RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 24:–Lt General Dwivedi, Army Commander Northern Command; Lieutenant Governor; Manoj Sinha; General Officer Commanding of the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, Lt General Sandeep Jain, GOC White Knight Corps; DGP, R R Swain, GOC, Romeo Force; and Commander 14 Sector RR were among those who paid floral tributes (at Jammu & Rajouri) to five soldiers martyred in anti-terror ‘Operation Solki’ in Kalakot subdivision of Rajouri district on Wednesday and Thursday.
In this operation two hardcore foreign LeT terrorists, including high ranked terrorist leader code name ‘Qauri were also killed in a dense forest near Bajimaal village.
Security Forces claimed that both the terrorists were operating in Rajouri & Poonch district for the last about one year and Quari was the mastermind of Dhangri and Kandi attacks in Rajouri district.
In the evening on January 1, terrorists entered the Dhangri village and killed 7 innocent civilians including two minor cousins.
On May 5, in an ambush laid by the terrorist in a forest in Kotranka (Kandi) subdistrict, five soldiers including four Para Commandos sacrificed their lives for the country.
If both the terrorists were operating in both the districts for about a year, it seems to be a failure of intelligence agencies (IAs) in tracking their movement and the precious lives of five soldiers could have been saved.
While briefing the reporters at Kalakot about ‘Op Solki’, Commander 14 Sector RR, Brig Soumeet Patnaik said after continuous inputs of movement of these terrorists in general area Kalakot on the night of November 19 after confirmed input, a joint operation with JKP and intelligence agencies were launched in Kabokot area.
It is pertinent to mention here that both the terrorists had food in a religious place at about 7.30 pm and after interaction with some women present there, they left for their hideout.
Next day these terrorists thrashed a person in the forest who was grazing his
livestock for refusing food to them and he shared the information with SFs.
Brig Soummet added that after another input about the presence of these terrorists in Kabokot, troops commenced searching the dense forest at about 8.30 am on November 22.
“While conducting searches, where civilians were also living in Dhokes (pasture), terrorists opened fire. Sensing danger to the lives of innocent women and children, the officer (Captain) came out of his cover and pinned down the terrorists & while saving the lives of the residents, the officer was hit by a stray volley of fire and made the supreme sacrifice,” said Brig.
He added the terrorists taking advantage of the thick undergrowth, large boulders and inhospitable terrain attempted to break contact.
Intense fire fight between the troops & hiding terrorists continued for the whole day. In the evening when troops attempted to look close in with the holed terrorists, they’ll opened fire on the troops resulting in fatal injuries to three soldiers.
Troops in retaliation opened heavy fire & one was hit. During the night additional troops were deployed to seal all the escaping routes.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, night enabled cameras and other modern equipment were
deployed to keep the area under surveillance, through the night.
Search operations resumed the next morning, and troops recovered the body of a terrorist. At about 7.40 am, contact was established with the second terrorist & in the ensuing fire fight another soldier sacrificed his life and at about 1.30 pm a second terrorist was killed.
Troops also recovered two AK 56 rifles, ammunition, magazines along with medicines, food items from the hideout made in a natural cave.
“It can’t be ruled out that these terrorists were planning to initiate terror related activities to bring fear in the civilian population and cause unrest in the area,” said Brig Soumeet Patnaik.
Sources said after it came to fore that high ranked terrorist leader Quari & his associate were present in the area for the last about a year, intelligence agencies swung into action to identify those who have provided food, shelter & other logistic support for their survival.
Arrests of OGWs during the coming days can’t be ruled out.

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RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 24:– Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress made in implementation of self-employment generation schemes in the district.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the existing employment schemes being implemented by different departments in the district including DIC, NRLM, Employment, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, handloom and handicrafts, Fisheries, Horticulture and others.

He directed the officers to proactively identify and support beneficiaries under the self-employment generation schemes. He emphasized that these schemes play a crucial role in enabling individuals to become self-reliant and contribute significantly to the district’s development.

Stressing the importance of diligent monitoring and evaluation to ensure the success of these programs, he directed the officers to establish robust mechanisms for tracking progress, promptly addressing any challenges that may arise, and fostering collaboration with other departments and stakeholders for optimal outcomes.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the unwavering commitment of the administration to promoting self-employment opportunities and empowering the local populace. He encouraged beneficiaries to seize the available resources and fully leverage the schemes to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the overall progress of the district.

The self-employment generation schemes are part of the broader vision of the District Administration to foster economic empowerment and create sustainable livelihood options. Through these initiatives, the District Administration aims to empower individuals, promote entrepreneurship, and stimulate economic growth, thereby fostering a prosperous and self-reliant community in Rajouri.

The meeting was attended by the CPO, Mohammad Khurshid; DDE, Qadeer Ul Rehman; DSHO, PP Sagotra; DHO, Shafqat Mir; Project Officer DIC, Abid Hussain; DO NRLM, Javaid Ul Sofi and other concerned officers.

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RAJOURI NOVEMBER 24:–Police in Nowshera area of Rajouri nabbed an absconder who was wanted in a case but was evading his arrest.

Absconder has been identified as Mohd Riaz son of Mohd Rashid resident of Potha, Teh. Nowshera.

A team of police led by SHO Nowshera, Inspector Sumit Magotra arrested the accused absconder who has been put behind bars and shall be produced before the Hon’ble Court of Law.

The accused was evading his arrest since a decade in case FIR No.183/2013 U/S 498-A/34 RPC of PS Nowshera and against whom non-bailable warrant was issued by the Hon’ble Court of JMIC Nowshera.

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RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 24-– In a significant move towards enhancing administrative efficiency and public service delivery, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today conducted a comprehensive review of the status of online services across different departments, here in a meeting.

The discussion encompassed a wide array of crucial sectors, including Revenue, Social Welfare, Youth Services and Sports, Public Works Department (R&B), Tourism, Municipalities, Jal Shakti, Agriculture, Transport, Sales and Taxes, Labour and Employment, Health, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RDD), Handicrafts and Handloom, Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), Forest, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and Education among others.

The Deputy Commissioner, at the meeting, delved into the detailed analysis of 306 online services spanning 36 departments. The breakdown revealed a meticulous distribution, with 29 online services of Revenue Department, 01 of Youth Services and Sports Department, 17 of Social Welfare Department, 05 of PWD(R&B), 02 of the Cooperative Department, 08 of Mining Department 11 of PDD, 08 of Tourism Department, 17 of H& UDD, 05 of Jal Shakti Department, 04 of Agriculture Department, 48 of Transport Department, 07 of State and Taxes Department, 05 of Excise Department, 14 of Labour Department and numerous others spread across the diverse spectrum of governance.

Highlighting the essence of the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner said that the primary focus is on ensuring the seamless provision of these services to the public. The digital transformation aims to make these services hassle-free, efficient, and easily accessible to the citizens of Rajouri.

Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal emphasized the paramount importance of providing services with utmost efficiency. He directed the officers to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for the public accessing these online services.

This proactive step towards digitization reflects the commitment of the administration to embracing technology for transparent, accessible, and citizen-centric governance. The Deputy Commissioner expressed confidence that these efforts will significantly contribute to elevating the overall service delivery standards in Rajouri.

The administration remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a digital ecosystem that empowers citizens and streamlines government services for the betterment of the community.

Among the others, CPO, Mohammad Khurshid; ACR, Imran Rashid Kataria; DPO Auqil Nuvaid; DSEO, Sandeep Sharma; AD Employment, Muqlis Ali; CEO Education, Sultana Kouser; CMO, Dr. Rajinder Sharma; Director RSETI, Raman Sharma; ARTO, Pawan Kumar and other concerned officers.

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We will meet PM for justice to our children: Saroj Bala

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RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 24:–
Saroj Bala, mother of Deepak and Prince who were killed in Dhangri terror attack on January 1 2023, has refused to accept the claim that slain terrorist Qari was the mastermind of Dhangri attack.
“We don’t want claims. We have been demanding identification and action against the facilitators of the terror attack’ said Saroj Bala.
“Earlier DGP (ex-DGP Dilbag Singh) had claimed that terrorists involved in the Dhangri attack crossed back to Pakistan (PoK). Again, NIA detained two persons from Mendhar and called me to Jammu to identify whether they were involved in the Dhangri attack or not,” said Saroj Bala.
She added: “We have been demanding to identify and bring forward the person (s) who had provided logistic support to the perpetrators of the Dhangri terror attack”.
“Government job and financial assistance will not bring back our children. We are demanding justice for them just by acting against those who identified our homes & helped the terrorists to execute selected killings,” she added.
Saroj said my son Deepak was to leave the next day of the terror attack to join the Indian Army while another son Prince was an employee with the PHE department.
“We have been waiting for ‘Barkhi’ rituals of our beloved who sacrificed their lives in the terror attack. After that we have planned to meet the Prime Minister at Delhi where we will also lodge our protest for justice to our martyrs.
The Dhangri terror attack case was handed over to the NIA by the Home Minister.
It is pertinent to mention here that in the month of June members of four victim families met with the Home Minister at Jammu and asked to solve the case at the earliest.
After meeting with the survivors of the Rajouri (Dhangri) terror attacks, the Union Home Minister in a Tweet said: “Their courage and bravery are India’s pillars of strength in ending the menace of terrorism. I extended my condolences & assured them of government support”.