April 2010 Issue

Feb 1:  Four cops were arrested for allowing terrorists to use their mobiles. Two fake terrorists were arrested in Reasi. A Pak national was arrested in Pargwal sector. P.Chidambaram said that bilateral talks with Pak are likely this month. A dozen new ultras have reportedly reached Doda district.

Feb 2: Two LeT OGWs were arrested in Reasi. 70 people including 28 security personnel were injured in protests in Kashmir Valley. DG Police Kuldeep Khoda said that Pakistan is funding terrorists. Amidst controversy over the Padma Shri Award to a surrendered militant Ghulam Mohammad Mir alias Mumm Kana, Kana Said he deserves the award and Union Home Secretary defended the decision.

Feb 3: Three top LeT and JeM terrorists were killed and eight SIM Cards recovered from their possession in two different operations in Poonch and Kishtwar districts. 40 people were injured as protests continued in Valley. CRPF DG said that famous Vaishno Devi shrine is on terrorist radar and the stone pelters are being paid for the act. Four persons were booked under PSA in Valley.

Feb 4: Police claimed to have wiped out HUJI in Kishtwar after killing three top terrorists of the organisation in Chichha hills in Kishtwar. An Army jawan sacrificed his life while a woman, who had married one of the slain commanders and was working for the organisation, has been arrested. Govt. begins crackdown on separatists and stone-pelters. A Pak intruder was killed on IB in Samba sector. Pakistan welcomed Indian offer for foreign secretary level talks.

Feb 5: A cop and a civilian were killed as terrorists ambushed a patrol party near Main Chowk Sopore. Two top terrorist, of LeT escaped from an encounter in Gandoh, Doda while large quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered at Sheen Dara, Poonch. Probe has been ordered as an identity card has been recovered from a slain Pakistan terrorist Aziz Ali alias Tipu. The identity card was issued by Zonal Education Officer Mankote in the name of Parvez Ahmed son of Mohammad Arif of Tope, Mendhar.

Feb 6: In a significant decision Police has initiated action to get 130 terrorists of Doda, held up in PoK, declared as proclaimed absconders and get their properties seized. Restrictions continued in Valley as their was relative calm in the region.

Feb 7: An infiltration bid was foiled in Poonch. An Army jawan died under mysterious circumstances in Pulwama. Asking CMs to develop Commando forces and Quick Reaction teams, Prime Minister said that terror threats will be overcome at all costs. P.Chidambaram said that LeT and HM wont succeed in annexation of Kashmir and Pak based terror groups will be defeated. A day after initiation of action against youth, who had gone to PoK, CM Omar Abdullah favoured surrendered policy for youth willing to return from PoK and asked for scrapping of AFSPA in some districts.

Feb 9: A cop was killed in a terrorist attack on PS Sopore, terrorists also attacked PS Nishat, Srinagar and Qoimoh, Kulgam. GN Azad opined that amnesty to Kashmiri youth in PoK may pose security threat.

Feb 10:         Omar Abdullah defends proposed surrender policy describing it need of the hour. BSF handed over constable Lakhvinder, allegedly involved in killing of a youth in Nishat, to state police.

Feb 11:         Two HM terrorists were killed at Goha in Marmat, Doda. Union Defence Minister AK Antony said that infiltration is On rise and terror camps have not been dismanted by Pak. P.Chidambaram said that Kashmiris wanting to return from PoK are welcome and the proposal will be translated into scheme.

Feb 12:         HM Div. Comdr and his associate were killed in an encounter at Kalar in Kandi, Rajouri. An Army jawan was injured in the encounter while the civilian who had sheltered terrorists escaped. Army recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition in Poonch, 18 persons were injured in violent protests in Kashmir. Indo-Pak talks are scheduled on February 25 in New Delhi.

Feb 13:         A JCO was injured in Pak firing on LoC in Poonch district.

Feb 14:         Pakistani commander of HM Abdullah Inqlabi was among three reportedly trapped in Bhagla in Kalakote, Rajouri.

Feb 15:         Two terrorists were killed in an encounter at Qoimoh, Kulgam. A CRPF jawan committed suicide in Rambagh, Srinagar. While one terrorist was reported to have succumbed to injuries, Inqlabi and one another terrorist managed their escape. An arms and explosive haul was recovered in Mahore.

Feb 16:         An HM terrorist was arrested in Handwara. 22 people were injured in Kulgam as people protested for not being allowed to participate in the funeral of terrorists. Two terrorists including a Kashmiri were convicted by a Delhi Court. GoC Cross Swords Division Maj. Gen .Majumdar said that army was not going to lower guard as terror threat persist.

Feb 17:         Two JeM terrorists were killed in Baramulla. Terrorists snatched five rifles from policeman on guard to a KP habilation at Mindoora, Tral. Holding that there was no wrong in return of militants, P. Chidambaram said that security concerns will be addressed and Azad’s point has been noted.

Feb 18:         Two JeM terrorists were killed at Shankarpora, Pulwama.

Feb 19:         Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said that Pak continues to push ultras. P. Chidambaram said that violence was down but infiltration was on rise in J&K Mirwaiz Umar said that talks are unacceptable if Kashmir is not on agenda.

Feb 20:         HM Div. Comdr was shot dead in Ramban. LeT’s Kashmir Chief Abdullah Yuni escaped for 5th time in last four months. 22 people including cops were injured amidst shutdown in Valley. Police described the boy killed in Gojwara last month a miscreant. A jawan was shot dead by a colleague in Doda.

Feb 21:         An arms and explosives haul was recovered in Reasi and Rajouri districts. CRPF IG said that stone pelters will be dealt silently.

Feb 22:         An infant was killed in stampede during hartal in Baramulla. In her address to Parliament, President Pratibha Patil said that infiltration is up but security scenario is improving. Omar Abdullah said PDP will be exposed in Assembly and enquiry has been initiated to probe the involvement of businessmen financing the stone pelters.

Feb 23:         An Army captain, two jawans and three LeT terrorists were killed in Sopore. Jammu observed bandh against Sikh killings in Pakistan.

Feb 24:         A terrorist, who rose from the rubbles and opened indiscriminate firing killing a jawan, was gunned down in Sopore. Centre is reportedly waiting surrendered policy from state to facilitate 3000 Kashmiri terrorists holed up in PoK.

Feb 25: LeT was using a SIM issued in the name of a dead person by a Telecom Company at Budhal. Indo-Pak foreign secretary talks ended without any headway as Pak FS resorted to rhetoric in the customary Press Conference at the end, BJP Chief Gadkari described Indo-Pak talks black day in history.

Feb 26:         A parcel with detonators was recovered in the office of DG BSF. Gadkari said that talks and terrorism can’t go together. Two majors were among nine Indians killed in a terrorist attack in Kabul.

Feb 27:         Arms and ammunition was recovered in Pulwama. Three IEDs were defused by Army in Reasi. Prime Minister said that there is no alternative to dialogue with Pak and India is ready to discuss Kashmir.

Feb 28:         Terrorists attacked police station Rajpora. An LeT terrorist was arrested in Baramulla.

Mar 1: An HM terrorists was arrested in Awantipora. Valley observed peaceful strike. Four killers of infant were arrested. SBI seeks closure of Shopian case. Prime Minister asks Pakistan to act against terror and India will walk extra mile.

Mar 2: Farooq Abdullah said that India and Pakistan will have to give concessions on Kashmir.

Mar 3: A terrorist was killed and two jawans injured in two separate encounters in Pulwama district. Two top Comdrs of HM surrendered in Doda. Two more accused were held in infant death case. Parliament witnessed verbal dual between Prime Minister and LK Advani over talks and Kashmir issue.

Mar 4: Four HM terrorists and an Army captain were killed in 30-hour long gun-battle in Dadsar, Tral. BSF Commandant was arrested in Nishat killing case. Prime Minister and Omar Abdullah discussed security scenario and Indo-Pak talks.

Mar 5: 15 women have been identified as active terrorists in Doda-Kishtwar. Arms and ammunition were recovered in Thannamandi, Rajouri. VDC repulsed on attack in Doda. PM described re-opening of talks with Pakistan calculated.

Mar 6: Two IEDs were seized from a terrorist hideout in Reasi. Defence Minister AK Antony said that Pakistan is deploying US equipments along J&K borders.

Mar 7: An HM terrorists was shot dead in Doda. A powerful blast accused on IB in Hiranagar sector. Arms and ammunition was recovered in Sabjan, Poonch.

Mar 8: Manzoor Ahmed Bhat returned from PoK with three kids after 20 years. 16 Kashmiri youth were detained in Chennai four questioning. SC asked Centre to deport-Pak prisoners detained under PSA.

Mar 9: An intrusion bid was foiled on Internal Border in Ramgarh sector. PSA was invoked on 25 stone pelters and 419 others were booked under law. Lok Sabha was informed that educated youth are also involved in militancy.

Mar 10:         A Bangladeshi and a Kashmiri Amin Wani were sentenced to life imprisonment by a Delhi Court for possession of arms and waging war against the country,.

Mar 11:         23 top terrorists have been killed and 16 others arrested in Kashmir Valley in .. and a half months this year.

Mar 12:         Terrorists shot dead a youth in Jawahar Nagar Srinagar. An LeT terrorists, hideout was busted in Kishtwar.

Mar 13:         Security has been beefed up in Srinagar after reported sneaking of nearly two dozen terrorists in the capital city.

Mar 14:         A CRPF jawan was killed and five others injured in a grenade attack in Maharajgunj, Srinagar. Geelani supporters attacked JKLF leaders with stones and knives in Sopore.. A Kashmiri terrorists Bashir Ahmed Baba alias “Pepsi Bomber” was arrested in Gujrat. A jawan shot himself to death in Kashmir.

Mar 15:         Two terrorists hide-out were busted at Ashmuqama, Anantnag and Mendoora, Tral. Omar Abdullah said that Govt. will rehabilitate people who have gone across and regain trust of people.

Mar 16:         Two civilians and an SPO were killed and eight others including three securitymen injured in two terrorists attacks in Kashmir Valley. A manhunt has been launched to naba Kashmiri journalist who reportedly helped “Pepsi Bomber” many a times.

Mar 17:         Sopore witnessed protests while a strike was observed in Lal Chowk, Srinagar. AK Antony said that terror camps are still active in Pakistan.

Mar 18:         Omar Abdullah informed Assembly that 35,000 troops have been silently removed from the state.

Mar 19:         Two OGWs of terrorists were arrested in Mahore. A JCO committed suicide in Poonch while a soldier died in a blast in Rajouri. Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said that there is no decline in Pak support to J&K terrorists.

Mar 20:         A terrorist was killed in an encounter in Pulwama terrorists shot dead a youth in Sopore. A Major died in an accidental blast in Kangan. RSS and BSP demanding scrapping of Article 370 and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants. Jagmohan said that autonomy will create problem. Mirwaiz Umar said war is possible if Kashmir not resolved.

Mar 21:         An Army jawan shot himself to death in Poonch. Defence Ministry has cleared removal of more troops from North Kashmir and BSF will take over BoP duty from Army.

Mar 22:         Two jawans were among three injured in a grenade blast in Nowshera, Rajouri. India said that meaningful dialogue possible if Pakistan stops terror.

Mar 23:         A terrorist hideout was busted and arms recovered in Mahore, Reasi.

Mar 24:         Two infiltrators were killed in Keran sector. Security forces busted two hideouts in Doda and Ramban and recovered 14.5 kg explosives. People of Gadbad, Lolab protested against shifting of Army camp from their locality. US rejected Pak efforts for mediation on Kashmir. MA Stadium serial blast accused was among 28 Pakistani’s being freed today.

Mar 25:         Two hideouts were destroyed and arms and ammunition recovered in Poonch and Rajouri districts. CM lauded JKP role in bringing peace.

Mar 26:         A terrorist was killed in Kupwara. An IED failed to cause any damage at Bafliaz Wali Gali Poonch while explosives were recovered in Sabjan, Poonch. Two blasts rocked Srinagar city. Army Chief predicted a hot summer for Kashmir Valley as infiltration has increased in J&K.

Mar 27:         Five infiltrators were killed in Keran sector while four LeT terrorists were killed in two different operations in Kishtwar and Kalakote. US Army said that LeT is expanding its influence.

Mar 28:         A Pak intruder was killed on IB in Ramgarh sector. 2500 youth are reportedly stranded in PoK. Army said that infiltration and violence is likely to increase this year.