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Pathankot-Jammu highway sealed, city on high alert, two terrorists killed

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terror attackJammu:At least two terrorists were killed early on Saturday following an attack on the Indian Air Force (IAF) Station in Pathankot district.

The gunfire started at around 3.30 a.m, police have cordoned off the area and army was called. Number of terrorists was reported to be around four to six, who were in Army fatigues.

“Based on developments of yesterday (Friday) Army sounded alert accordingly and had placed two-Army Columns and an Special Force team in the Pathankot base prior to the attack,” an army spokesperson in New Delhi said.

“NSG team has also teamed up with them to foil the terrorist plans; local Brigade Commander of Army is coordinating the operations; in addition UAVs of Army and IAF have also been put into action to get inputs,” the spokesperson added.

The technical area where MiG-29 fighter aircraft and helicopters are kept was safe.

Security forces were already on high alert in the past 24 hours after an incident in a nearby area where a senior police officer was abducted in his car late Thursday but released later.

Two IAF helicopters could be seen assisting security forces in combing operations.

The Pathankot-Jammu highway was put on high alert by security forces. The entire area near the IAF station was sealed.

“High alert has been sounded in Kathua district and entry into the state from neighbouring Punjab at Lakhanpur is being monitored and checked”, said a senior police officer in winter capital Jammu.

Defence sources said army has been moved out on the highway to ensure no militant was able to sneak into Jammu and Kahsmir.

Security forces were put on high alert in Pathankot in Punjab’s frontier district Gurdaspur on Friday after a senior police officer said he and his associates were seized by five armed men in army fatigues.

Extra ordinary security precautions were taken here in winter capital on Friday after sealing the Pathankote-Jammu national highway following terror attack in neighbouring Punjab.

Union railway minister,Suresh Prabhu who arrived in Jammu on Friday, is scheduled to inaugurate a multi-facility complex at Jammu railway station on Saturday.

“Pathankote-Jammu national highway has been sealed to ensure that no militant is able to sneak into the state from across Pathankote.

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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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