Day: November 17, 2024

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RAJOURI NOV 17:- Iftkhar Ahmed, the newly elected Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Rajouri Assembly Constituency, was warmly welcomed by the residents of Dhangri panchayat in his first visit to the area. The reception not only highlighted the trust and faith the people have in his leadership but also underscored his growing influence within the region.

During his visit, MLA Rajouri  Iftkhar Ahmed took time to listen to the concerns of the people, who raised various issues impacting their daily lives. The MLA assured the residents that their grievances would be addressed promptly, reaffirming his commitment to ensuring the welfare of his constituents.

One of the major highlights of the visit and his assurance to the people of Dhangri regarding the establishment of a Degree College in the area. “I will fulfill my promise of bringing a Degree College to Dhangri,” Iftkhar Ahmed said, emphasizing that this initiative would significantly benefit the youth of the region and contribute to the area’s educational development.

The warm reception of Iftkhar Ahmed in Dhangri marks a pivotal moment in his political journey and reflects the increasing support for his leadership. His victory in the recent elections has injected fresh hope into the community, with many expecting that his tenure will bring about meaningful changes in Rajouri.

Expressing his gratitude, Iftkhar  thanked the people of Dhangri panchayat for their warm reception and pledged to continue working towards the betterment of the region. His commitment to addressing the needs of his constituents signals a positive start to his term as MLA, and his leadership is poised to strengthen the ties between the Congress party and the people of Rajouri.

MLA, Iftkhar Ahmed’s focus on education, development, and timely redressal of public grievances reflects his determination to improve the lives of those he represents.

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RAJOURI NOV 17:-The Indian Army  currently hosting a recruitment rally across the districts of Reasi, Udhampur, Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban from November 11 to 20, 2024, aiming to enlist youth from the Jammu and Kashmir region. The rally, being held at Dugga, near Bhalra, has seen an overwhelming response, with over 12,000 eager candidates stepping forward to join the armed forces.

These young men, driven by a sense of duty and patriotism, are competing for positions in various roles, including Soldier General Duty, Soldier Clerk, and Soldier Tradesmen. The recruitment drive is not just limited to the local districts but is open to candidates from across the entire Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The rally, facilitated by the Indian Army in coordination with the civil administration of Jammu & Kashmir, is designed to provide an opportunity for local youth to serve their nation as “Sons of Soil.” The smooth execution of this event highlights the collaborative efforts between the Army and civil authorities to ensure its success.

As the recruitment process continues, the Indian Army anticipates that this rally will be a stepping stone for many youths to embark on a promising career in the defense forces, further strengthening the nation’s security and honor.

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RAJOURI NOV 17:-A special medical camp was organized today in the border village of Kalsiyan, aimed at addressing the healthcare challenges faced by the local population. The initiative provided free medical consultations, essential medicines, and referrals for specialized treatments, with the goal of alleviating the financial burden on residents of border area villages along the Line of Control (LC).

A team of Army doctors and nursing assistants conducted health checkups, benefiting approximately 71 individuals, including 37 males, 16 females, and 18 children from the villages under the Area of Responsibility (AOR) of Kalsiyan Battalion.

Given the region’s limited access to basic healthcare services, the camp was widely appreciated by the local community. The medical team, which also provided critical health advice and necessary medicines, was hailed for its support. The Panchayat Head and local elders expressed their deep gratitude to the Army for this initiative, emphasizing that the villagers are eager for similar efforts in the future to address ongoing healthcare needs in the area.

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RAJOURI NOV 17:-In a major development a police team from Tofkhana Police Station in Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra- reportedly on an intelligence inputs from Southern Command Military Intelligence-have arrested six residents of Rajouri district for using fake arms licences to secure security guard jobs.
When contacted Tofkhana police confirmed the arrest of 9 residents of Rajouri district snd the official said; “Further investigation is in progress in this matter”.
According to a press note issued by Topkhana Police station, all the nine accused persons are working as security guards in Ahilyanagar city and adjoining cities based on false documents.
Tofkhana police said that the operation was conducted on November 15 followed by raids at multiple locations after intelligence inputs.
Police apprehended all the nine suspects and preliminary investigation revealed that the arms licensees produced by the accused were forged.
Acting swiftly, the police seized all the nine 12 bore rifles along with fake arms licenses and 58 live cartridges.
“When Rajouri District Collector’s office in J&K was contacted, the officials confirmed that the seized licenses had not been issued by their office, confirming them fake” Tofkhana police said.
Further investigation by the Tofkhana police in this matter revealed that one Sher Ahmed s/o Ghulam Hussain resident of Kalakote (presently r/o Pune) is the key facilitator of the racket.
Sher Ahmed allegedly provided fake arms licenses and 12-bore rifles to others seeking employment as security guards, charging Rs 50000 per license and gun.
Besides Sher Ahmed, other arrested persons have been identified as Shabbir(38 years) s/o Mohammad Iqbal Hussain Gujjar resident of Argi-Dalhori; Mohammad Saleem (32) @Salem s/o Gul Mohd r/o Lah-Thanamandi; Mohd Sarfraj (24) s/o Nazir Hussain r/o Kothiyan-Kalakote); Jehangir (28) s/o Zakir Hussain r/o Dhangri ; Shahbaz Ahmed (33) s/o Nazir Hussain r/o Kothiyan-Kalakote; Surjit s/o Ramesh Chander resident of Sialsui-Kalakote; Abdul Rashid (38) s/o Chidia resident of Kalakote; Tuffel s/o Mohd s/o Mohd Gazia resident of Moughla-Kalakote.
Police added the detained persons had been working as security guards at various locations in Pune, Ahilyanagar, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, Shrigonda, & Sonai.
Despite knowing that the licenses were fake, they secured government employment using these forged documents and illegally possessed 12-bore guns, police added.
A case under sections 120, 468, 471, 474, 34 IPC and 3/7/7/25 Armas Act (CR No.1248/2024) has been registered at Tofkhana police station in Ahilyanagar against the accused persons.
Inspector Anand Kokre leading the investigation and the police are focusing on tracing the origins of fake licenses and identifying others involved in the racket.
The action followed on the guidance of Army’s Southern Command Intelligence Unit and SSP, Rakesh Ola; additional SP, Prashant Khaire; SDPO, & Amol Bharti.
It is pertinent to mention here that in 2017 Rajasthan’s Anti-Terrorism Squad had unearthed arms licenses racket in J&K and later CBI had registered a case against ex-Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, BSF Commandant and a gun dealer of Jammu for selling licenses to BSF jawans without completion of requisite formalities.
In December 2023, CBI court had framed charges against two former Deputy Commissioners and others in this fake gun license scam.