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One Soldier Killed, Four Injured in Terror Attack on IAF Convoy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch

May 5, 2024 - by thesundayheadlines

This is the third militant attack in 2024 in Rajouri-Poonch. In April, militants killed the brother of an Army jawan and a Village Defence Group member in separate attacks.

One Soldier Killed Four Injured in Terror Attack on IAF Convoy in Poonch — One soldier killed, four injured in terror attack on IAF convoy in J-K’s Poonch

Ambush in Poonch: A soldier was killed and four others injured in a militant ambush on an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in Poonch on May 4. The militants attacked the convoy, prompting the Air Warriors to retaliate by returning fire.
IAF Response: The IAF confirmed that five personnel sustained bullet injuries during the attack and were immediately evacuated to the nearest military hospital for medical treatment. Sadly, one of the Air Warriors succumbed to his injuries later.
Evacuation Efforts: Officials reported that the injured personnel were airlifted to the Army hospital in Udhampur via helicopter for further medical attention. The swift evacuation highlights the military’s commitment to providing timely medical care to its personnel.
Security Situation: This attack marks the third militant assault in 2024 in the Rajouri-Poonch region. In previous incidents, militants targeted the brother of an Army jawan and a member of the Village Defence Group, underscoring the persistent security challenges faced in the region.

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CBI Raids 30 Premises of Former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik in Corruption Probe

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 - by Chirag Goyal

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently conducting searches at 30 locations associated with former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik as part of an investigation into alleged corruption involving the Kiru Hydropower project. The agency’s operation, which began in the morning, involves approximately 100 officers deployed to various cities across the country.

The case revolves around suspected corruption in the awarding of civil contracts for the Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project (HEP), valued at ₹2,200 crore. The CBI had initiated a case in April 2022 against five individuals, including Mr. Malik, over alleged irregularities in the awarding of contracts for the projects.

During his tenure as governor from August 23, 2018, to October 30, 2019, Mr. Malik claimed he was offered a bribe of ₹300 crore to expedite the approval of two files, including one related to the aforementioned project. In response to the ongoing searches, Mr. Malik, who is currently hospitalized, asserted, “Despite my illness, my residence is being raided by authoritarian forces. My driver and assistant are being needlessly harassed through these searches. I am not afraid of these raids; I stand with the farmers. These actions won’t deter me.”

The CBI has also filed charges against former chairman of the Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd, Navin Kumar Chaudhary, along with other former officials MS Babu, M K Mittal, and Arun Kumar Mishra, as well as Patel Engineering Ltd.

According to the FIR, despite a decision to re-tender through e-tendering with reverse auction after canceling the ongoing tendering process, the awarding of the tender to Patel Engineering Ltd was not implemented as per the decision taken in the 48th board meeting.