PDP accuses BJP of using NIA against youth leader Wahid Para

Centre using NIA to target farmers' protest: Union leader

Amid the farmer's protest against the three new farm laws and their upcoming tractor parade on Republic Day, Krantikari Kisan Union president Darshan Pal on January 17 alleged that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is targeting people who are part of the farmers' protest by registering cases against them in serious charges including terrorism. "NIA has started to register cases against those who are a part of the farmers' movement or those who have lent their support to it. All farmers' unions condemn this. We will fight this in every possible way," Pal told media at Singhu border, the largest site of protesting farmers.

NIA conducts raids at 6 locations in JandK

National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 07 carried out raids at six locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with narcotics and weapons case that the anti-terror probe agency had registered in 2020. Details and name of location and people involved were not shared by the NIA.

7 civilians injured after terrorists hurl grenade in JandK's Pulwama

Terrorists hurled grenade at security forces at Tral bus stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on January 2. Seven civilians suffered minor injuries during in the incident Injured were rushed to hospital. Further details awaited.

Chillai Kalan music festival brings Army and locals closer in JandK's Shopian

Chilai Kalan music festival was organised by the Indian Army at the Batpora Sports Stadium in the Shopian district of South Kashmir. Aim of the music festival was to promote Kashmiri culture, handicraft and cuisine.The event witnessed crowd turnout of over 3,000 locals from Pulwama, Budgam and Shopian. Several local artists charmed the audience with their melodious and energetic performances, which compelled the locals to get on their feet and dance.One of the visitors said, "Around 2,000 - 3,000 people have come here from all walks of life. Everyone is happy as a good relationship is being established with army personnel as Shopian already holds a bad reputation for having militancy issues. Therefore I think, the program was a good initiative." GOC Victor Force, Major General Rashim Bali said, "As you can see the audience turnout here, it straight away shows that there are no differences, which Pakistan constantly tries to create. If we keep on going like this than our expectations from 'peace' will be attained soon."