Day: December 21, 2023

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=Two bodies found mutilated.
=12 soldiers, 7 civilians and 7 terrorists killed in Rajouri in 2023.
=January 1-Seven civilians killed in Dhangri terrorist attack.

RAJOURI, DECEMBER 21:–After eight months of gruesome ambush attack on Army vehicle at Tota Gali on NH144A on April 20- in which five soldiers had attained martyrdom-terrorists once again struck on Thursday in Poonch district and ambushed two vehicles of the Army in between DKG (Rajouri) and Bafliaz (Poonch) road near Sawani village in the afternoon on Thursday.
Five soldiers have attained martyrdom in the terror attack while 2 others were critically injured and were rescued to the nearby Army facility for initial treatment.
“At approximately 3.45 pm on December 21, two army vehicles carrying troops were moving to the operational site, which were fired upon by the terrorists. The fire was immediately retaliated immediately and in the ongoing operation, own troops sustained 4 fatal and 3 non-fatal casualties,” said PRO Defence Jammu.
One more soldier succumbs to critical injuries & the death toll is raised to four.
The martyrs have been identified as Naik Birendar Singh, Naik (driver)Karan Kumar, Rifleman Chandan Kumar & Guatam Kumar while the injured include Sandeep Kumar, Shyam Sunder Das & Todmal Dnyaneshwar Bhaskarrav.
Sources said at least 6 terrorists were involved in the gruesome attack on Army vehicles today.
The terrorists, who were in ambush, reportedly first hurled grenades on the vehicles and then opened indiscriminate fire which is evident from the damaged window panes of the Gypsy and truck, blood on the road, broken helmets of the soldiers.
Reports also said that before leaving the attack site, the terrorists had also decamped with weapons/ ammunition of a few soldiers.
Unconfirmed reports also said that two bodies of the soldiers were found headless.
The area where the terrorists ambushed the Army vehicles is densely forested.
Today’s attack on Army vehicles was also a grim reminder of a terrorist attack on the official vehicle of a Judicial Magistrate Rajouri in the month of December 2001.
District and Sessions Judge Rajouri, V K Phool resident of Poonch, a civilian and two bodyguards (cops) were killed in the attack.
It is pertinent to mention here that Army, J&K Police along with Central Para Military Forces have launched several cordon and search operations (CASOs) in the border district of Rajouri & Poonch to flush out terrorists operating in these districts.
In 2023, the terrorists killed 20 soldiers in four well planned and executed attacks in both the districts.
Five soldiers had attained martyrdom in an attack when terrorists ambushed army vehicle in April at Tata Gali (Mendher), five soldiers attained martyrdom when terrorists triggered an IED in Kandi Forest (Rajouri) when the troops were engaged in CASO, again 5 soldiers, including two Captains, attained martyrdom in Bajimal area of Kalakot in Rajouri district in the month of November.
Two hardcore terrorists, including the most wanted Pakistani national Qari, were also killed in this operation.
One soldier had attained martyrdom in an operation against terrorists in Narla village of Rajouri. One terrorist was also killed in this operation.
In 2021 in two separate terrorist attacks 9 soldiers, including JCOs, had attained martyrdom in DKG and Jaran Wali Gali areas.

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RAJOURI DECEMBER 21 :–A huge crowd yesterday witnessed the final match of Gabber Premier League Cricket Tournament 2023 being organized by the Gabber Cricket Fraternity at Gabber in which 16 teams participated in the tournament. Ms Dar communication was the main sponsor of this tournament.
The final match was won by Old is Gold cricket team by defeating team Gabber Warriors. The winning team was awarded with Trophy and cash prize of Rs 15000 and Runner Up team was given Trophy and cash prize of Rs 8000.
Man of the Series award was given to Mr Abid Sheikh while as Mr Ramneek Singh was awarded man of the Match.
Chief Guest of the day Major Sorav Bhatia of 33-RR, Guests of honor Mr Farooq Inqlabi, Sarpanch Shabir Kamlak, Insp Pradeep Kumar CRPF, Arshad Mir, Waqar Lone, gave away the trophies and cash prizes to winning and runner up team. Major Sorav Bhatia congratulated both the teams for making into the finals and entertaining the cricket lovers by their game.
Reiterating the government’s commitment in up-gradation of sports infrastructure in the state, Farooq Inqlabi said that various initiatives have been taken in this regard and every possible step is being taken to encourage the youth in taking participation in sports activities.
He said that such tournaments are helping the budding cricketers in getting a platform to display their sport talent. Farooq Inqlabi said that Department of Youth Services & Sports should start process of identifying the talent among the youth in far flung areas and provide them specialized coaching to further excel at national and international level.

Farooq Inqlabi said that the youth from Budhal has immense talent which only needs proper training/coaching and JK Sports Council & Sports Department should take care of it. He demanded immediate construction of a play ground at Budhal.

On the occasion, Sarpanch Rajnagar Mr Shabir Kamlak also felicitated the young budding cricketers and wished them best for their future. He appreciated the efforts of the organizers for organizing the tournament and giving opportunity to the players.
Social Activist Waqar Lone said that sports can help youngsters to improve their self-esteem. Individuals feel a sense of accomplishment and success when they compete with others and do well. This contributes to their overall personality development which helps them face other challenges of life.
Meanwhile Arshad Mir thanked all the guests, participating teams, J&K Police, Army, CRPF and organising committee members.

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RAJOURI, DECEMBER 21:-– The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) is making significant progress in Rajouri District by spearheading the implementation of the government schemes and fostering comprehensive development. The initiative aims to bring about positive changes in Rajouri by reaching underserved areas and ensuring the effective execution of government programs, ultimately improving the lives of its residents.

To effectively communicate and raise awareness about these initiatives, an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) van has been deployed as an integral part of the Yatra. This mobile communication platform plays a crucial role in engaging with local communities and equipping them with the necessary knowledge to benefit from government schemes.

The VBSY has achieved remarkable success in implementing various government schemes in Rajouri District. These schemes, designed to enhance the quality of life and provide essential services, have been executed with exceptional efficiency on the ground. As a result, the community has experienced tangible benefits and witnessed positive changes in their daily lives.

The VBSY IEC vans today traveled through the panchayats of Loorkote, Agrati-S, Dhanwan, and Agrati-N of Doongi block in Rajouri district.

The impact of the Yatra can be seen in improved access to healthcare, education, and basic amenities, as well as overall progress in Rajouri District. This initiative has been meticulously planned and executed to align with the core objective of holistic development, leaving a lasting and positive impact on the community.

The VBSY represents progress and collaboration, embodying the spirit of Viksit Bharat Sankalp. By bringing government schemes to the grassroots level and ensuring comprehensive coverage, it has created a platform for empowerment and upliftment. This transformative journey in Rajouri District stands as an exemplary model of effective governance, community engagement, and collective determination to build a better and prosperous India.

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