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Terrorist Planning Suicide Attack Among 3 Shot Dead In J&K

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 Three terrorists including one of the most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were shot dead by security forces in two encounters in Jammu and Kashmir. Based on the digital evidence from a mobile phone, one of the terrorists was being trained for a suicide attack, the police said.

In Kulgam, the army and Central Reserve Police Force, or CRPF, launched a search operation after they got intelligence inputs of the presence of terrorists. The terrorists were found and told to surrender, the police said in a statement.

The terrorists, however, fired at the forces, leading to an encounter in which a terrorist was shot dead. Another one who managed to hide at night was told to surrender in the morning. He, too, shot at the security forces, after which they killed him, the police said.

The joint teams ensured the safety of civilians and shifted them to safer places before the encounter.

The dead terrorists have been identified as Hizbul terrorists Shiraz Ahmad and Yawar Ahmad. Police records show both were part of groups involved in several terror crimes including attacks on security forces and civilians. Shiraz was among the most wanted terrorists and had been active since 2016.

The second encounter happened at Bund Bemina, where a terrorist was shot dead by a joint team of the army and the CRPF’s quick reaction force. This Hizbul terrorist has been identified as Amir Riyaz. Amir was suspected to be tasked to carry out a suicide mission, the police said. Digital evidence recovered from his mobile phone shows he was being prepared by a terror outfit for a suicide attack, the police said.

Kashmir Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar congratulated the joint teams for carrying out both the operations in a professional manner, resulting in elimination of three terrorists including a most wanted one.

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Agri Community Calls Special Meeting to Demand Navi Mumbai Airport Be Named After D.B. Patil

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The Agri community, along with like-minded associations, has convened a special meeting to reinforce their demand for naming the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport after social activist D.B. Patil.

The meeting, organized by the All Party Action Committee and Akhil Agri Samaj Parishad, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Navi Mumbai Sports Association.

“This meeting aims to reiterate the long-standing demand of the local residents. D.B. Patil was a revered leader who fought for farmers’ rights, particularly during the government’s land acquisitions in the 1970s,” said an official.

The demand to name the airport after D.B. Patil has received widespread support. A resolution proposing the name D.B. Patil International Airport was previously passed and submitted to the Union government. While the Centre has approved the proposal, a formal notification is still awaited.

The meeting will focus on strategies to expedite the official announcement and ensure that the resolution is implemented without further delay.

The Agri community and supporting organizations remain firm in their stance, emphasizing that the airport should honor the legacy of a leader who championed the cause of local farmers.

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Navi Mumbai Director Duped of ₹60 Lakh in WhatsApp DP Fraud

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A 52-year-old director of a Thane-based private company lost Rs60 lakh to a fraudster who impersonated another director by using his photograph as a WhatsApp display picture (DP).

According to the police, the complainant, a Navi Mumbai resident, is one of the three directors of the company. On February 5, he received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number, with the sender claiming to be another director, who was in Dubai, and stating that it was his new number.

The next day, the fraudster inquired about the company’s account balance. Believing he was communicating with his colleague—whose photo appeared as the WhatsApp DP—the complainant provided the details. The fraudster then requested an urgent transfer of Rs60 lakh, citing funding needs for a project.

Without suspecting foul play, the complainant instructed the company’s accountant to transfer the amount to the account provided by the fraudster. However, after the transaction, the real director in Dubai contacted him, inquiring about the large sum. Shocked, the complainant realized he had been duped through WhatsApp DP fraud.

The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Officials have warned the public to verify fund transfer requests and avoid relying solely on WhatsApp display pictures for identity confirmation.

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Traffic Restrictions on Atal Setu for MMRDA Marathon on February 16

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The Navi Mumbai Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions on Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link – MTHL) due to a marathon organized by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Sunday, February 16.

The marathon will take place between 4 a.m. and 12 p.m., covering the route from Sewri (Mumbai) to Chirle (Navi Mumbai). To ensure a smooth event and prevent congestion, vehicular movement on Atal Setu will be restricted from 11 p.m. on February 15 to 1 p.m. on February 16, as per an order issued by Assistant Police Commissioner (Traffic) and Additional In-charge Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Navi Mumbai, Vitthal Kubde.

The restrictions apply to all vehicles except those essential for the marathon, affecting commuters traveling between Mumbai, Pune, Uran, and JNPT. Authorities have advised motorists to use alternative routes, including Gavan Phata, Uran Phata, and Vashi for those traveling from Uran, while Pune-Mumbai traffic can use the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway via Belapur and Vashi. Vehicles from Konkan and Panvel will also be diverted through Uran Phata and Vashi.

Exemptions have been granted to police vehicles, fire brigades, ambulances, and emergency services, as well as vehicles directly involved in the marathon.

The traffic police have urged commuters to plan their journeys in advance to avoid inconvenience.

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