Two militants killed in Srinagar, area sanitised

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All educational institutions were closed in Srinagar district.

Security forces shot dead the two militants who were holed up at a house in Soothu Kothair area near Srinagar on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

The Army has launched a cordon and search operation in the city on information that some militants had sneaked in the area.

The militants opened fire on security forces, triggering a gun battle in which two ultras were killed.

A police official said locals have been told not to go near the operation site till the area has been santiised.

A police official said  the militants were hiding inside  a house. “An area was cordoned off around 2 a.m. after specific inputs about the presence of militants at Soothu Kothair area on the city outskirts,” said the police.

The Army is leading the operation.

Locals said the area is rattled with loud blasts and firing was on when this report was filed.

“Hiding militants have been hit by the fire. The operation has entered into the final phase,” a police official said.

All educational institutions including colleges, higher secondary and schools were closed in Srinagar district as precautionary measure. Internet services has also been snapped.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded 2018 Seoul Peace Prize

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  • The award committee credits ‘Modinomics’ for reducing social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor

  • PM Modi’s contribution to world peace, improving human development and furthering democracy in India, too, were the reasons for him getting the award.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement Wednesday that Mr. Modi expressed his gratitude for the prestigious honour and in the light of India’ deepening partnership with the Republic of Korea, he has accepted the award.

“The world acknowledges. PM Narendra Modi awarded prestigious Seoul Peace Prize 2018 for contribution to high economic growth in India and world through ‘Modinomics’, contribution to world peace, improving human development & furthering democracy in India,” MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

The Ministry said the award will be presented to Mr. Modi by the Seoul Peace Prize Foundation at a mutually convenient time.

The Seoul Peace Prize was established in 1990 to commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games held in Seoul. The award was established to crystalise Korean people’s yearning for peace on the Korean peninsula and in the rest of the world.

Pat for ‘Modinomics’

While conferring the award on Mr. Modi, the award committee recognised his contribution to the growth of Indian and global economies, crediting ‘Modinomics’ for reducing social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor, the MEA said.

The committee lauded Mr. Modi’s initiatives to make the government cleaner through anti-corruption measures and demonetisation, it said.

The committee also credited him for his contribution toward reginal and global peace through a proactive policy with countries around the world under the ‘Modi doctrine’ and the act east policy, it said.

He is the 14th recepient of the award and the past laureates included former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and renowned international relief organizations like Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam.

CBI Row Intensifies – M Nageshwar Rao interim chief as Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana Sent on Leave

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M Nageshwar Rao

M Nageshwar Rao was appointed as the new interim director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday as the govt asked CBI chief Alok Verma and no. 2 CBI official Rakesh Asthana to go on leave

New Delhi: The in-fighting within the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took an unprecedented turn in the wee hours of Wednesday when a government order asked the two top officials of the probe agency – CBI Director Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana – to go on leave. Meanwhile, M Nageshwar Rao, presently a Joint Director in the CBI, has been appointed as the interim director of the investigating agency with immediate effect.

While Asthana has been accused by the CBI to be involved in a bribery scandal, the No.2 CBI official has accused his boss, Verma, of “falsely implicating” him in the case. Amid the escalating controversy surrounding the CBI, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, issued an order dated October 23, 2018, announcing the appointment of Rao as the interim head of the agency

Rao reportedly took over the charge as the interim director at 2 am on Wednesday, shortly after the order was issued, and arrived at the CBI headquarters at around 7 am, following which he ordered the transfer of several CBI officials who are said to be the key aides of Alok Verma.

Who is M Nageshwar Rao? 

  1. Mannem Nageswara Rao is a 1986 batch IPS officer belonging to the Odisha cadre. On April 7, 2016, Rao was appointed as the Joint Director in the premier probe agency for a period of five years. Prior to that, he was the Additional Director General of Odisha Police.
  2. Rao has served as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Odisha’s four districts – Mayurbhanj, Nabarangapur, Bargarh and Jagatsinghpur- in the past, besides being the SP, Railways, Railways at Rourkela and Cuttack and the SP of the Crime Branch.
  3. He has the distinction of the being the first officer in Odisha to use DNA fingerprinting in crime probe while investigating the a rape case in Jagatsinghpur district in 1996. He is said to be known for his tough cop-qualities and demeanour.
  4. Rao, who has previously served as the chief of the Odisha Fire Service, was awarded the chief minister’s award for his contribution during cyclones Phailin in 2013 and Hudhud in 2014. He has also received President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, Special Duty Medal and Odisha Governor’s Medal.
  5. The current interim Director of CBI hails from Borenarsapur village in Telangana’s Warangal district. He completed his post graduation in Chemistry from Osmania University in Hyderabad. He did his research work in Madras IIT before joining the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1986.

Police File

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24.10.2018

Two arrested for consuming liquor at public place

Two different cases U/S 68-1(B) Punjab Police Act 2007 & 510 IPC have been registered in PS-39, Chandigarh against two persons who were arrested while consuming liquor at public place. Later they bailed out.

This drive will be continuing in future, the general public is requested for not breaking the law.

Eve-teasing

A girl resident of Zirakpur, Mohali alleged that three unknown persons in Innova car No.HR-01AC-8000 obstructed complainant way at parking Elante Mall and followed her car and eve-tease her. A case FIR No. 314, U/S 341, 354A, 354D, 34 IPC has been registered in PS-Industrial Area, Chandigarh. Investigation of the case is in progress.

Theft

A lady resident of Distt.-Mohali, Punjab reported that unknown boy stolen away complainant’s purse containing Mobile Phone, Cash Rs.2000/- and documents from Civil Hospital, Sector-22, Chandigarh on 23.10.18. A case FIR No.337, U/S 379 IPC has been registered in PS-17, Chandigarh. Investigation of the case is in progress.

MV theft

Sh. Kulwinder Singh R/o Village-Ayalki, Distt.-Fatehabad, Haryana reported that unknown person stolen away complainant’s M/Cycle No.HR-22H-8614 while parked near SCO No.60-61, Sector-34, Chandigarh on 22.10.2018. A case FIR No. 383, U/S 379 IPC has been registered in PS-34 Chandigarh. Investigation of the case is in progress.

Sh. Sachin R/o # 303/B, New Police Colony, Sector-26, Chandigarh reported that unknown person stolen away complainant’s M/Cycle No.CH-01AQ-0512 while parked near Punjab and Sind Bank, Sector-34, Chandigarh on 26.09.2018. A case FIR No. 384, U/S 379 IPC has been registered in PS-34 Chandigarh. Investigation of the case is in progress.

Action against carrying Crackers without permit

A case FIR No. 379, U/S 188 IPC has been registered in PS-36, Chandigarh on the complaint of SI/Enforcement Sh. Lalit Kumar against Ashok Garg R/o # 2860, Sector-40, Chandigarh who stored crackers without any license at SCF No.47, Sector-42/C, Chandigarh on 23.10.18. Investigation of the case is in progress.

A case FIR No. 380, U/S 188 IPC has been registered in PS-36, Chandigarh on the complaint of SI/Enforcement Sh. Anil Kumar against Sanjeev Kumar R/o # 2860, Sector-40, Chandigarh who stored crackers without any license at shop No.2, Village-Attawa, Chandigarh on 23.10.18. Investigation of the case is in progress.

One arrested for applying fake number plate

Crime Branch of Chandigarh Police arrested Varinder Pal Singh R/o Gali No.2, Jyoti Nagar, Near Khera, Karnal, Haryana from near Beat Box, Sector-11, Chandigarh while he was using fake Registration number HR-05AV-0198 on Brezza Car. In this regard, a case FIR No. 317, U/S 473, 411 IPC has been registered in PS-11 Chandigarh. Investigation of the case is in progress.