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Two militants, soldier killed in Kashmir gunfight

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 Two militants, killed in Kashmir, 13 Rashtriya Rifles, Manzpora village, Bandipoora district, Tujjar village, soldier

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Srinagar: Two militants and a soldier were killed on Friday in a gunfight in north Kashmir, officials said. The police said troops of the 13 Rashtriya Rifles and special operations group surrounded Manzpora village in Bandipoora district, following information about the militant presence.

“With the break of dawn, the flushing out operation was started when the hiding militants opened indiscriminate fire causing critical injuries to a soldier, who later succumbed,” a senior police officer said.

Exchange of fire was stopped in the area, but a combing operation was on.  In another operation in Tujjar village of Baramulla district, security forces surrounded a house where a local militant was reportedly in. “The holed up militant is being persuaded to surrender,” the police said.

 

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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