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J&K Police Offers Rs 20 Lakh Reward for Information on Pahalgam Attack Suspects

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11 months ago

April 24, 2025

On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the arrest of Pakistani nationals and local Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists involved in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
In a police statement, they revealed, “Anantnag Police has put forth a reward of Rs 20 lakhs for information that helps in apprehending the Pakistani nationals and LeT terrorists Adil Hussain Thoker, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa, who were responsible for the attack on tourists in Baisaran, Pahalgam on April 22.”

Tragically, the attack resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and a local resident, in the Baisaran meadow.

Currently, three operations are underway in the union territory, with a major anti-terror operation in the Pahalgam area aimed at locating and capturing those responsible for the massacre. This operation is being supported by technology, employing drones, helicopters, electronic surveillance, and sniffer dogs. Security forces have received unequivocal orders to track down the perpetrators of this heinous crime.

Additionally, a soldier lost his life during an ongoing encounter with terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district. Another operation is taking place in Poonch district, while a third continues in Kulgam district.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the site on Wednesday to deliver a stern warning to those involved in the Baisaran meadow attack. In response to the incident, India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty signed with Pakistan in 1960, closed the Attari border crossing, and has ordered Pakistani nationals to exit India within 48 hours. Furthermore, the staff of India’s High Commission in Pakistan has been reduced to 30 percent, and the military attaché of the Pakistan High Commission has been declared persona non grata.

An all-party meeting has been scheduled by the Union government for the evening to inform various political parties about the details surrounding the Pahalgam terror attack.

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UP Teen Dies in Street Racing Crash In Lucknow

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6 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A 17-year-old Class 12 student died in a road accident during a street race in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

The victim, Naitik Kumar, was riding a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with a group of bikers near Janeshwar Mishra Park. While racing, he suddenly lost control of his bike after hitting something on the road.

His bike crashed into a Honda Activa in front of him. He then fell onto a road divider and suffered serious head injuries.

The Activa slid across the road and hit another bike, a Kawasaki Ninja, which was moving at high speed. The Ninja rider was adjusting his action camera when the accident happened.

Naitik Kumar was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. Police said he was not wearing proper protective gear.

Two others involved in the accident suffered minor injuries. Police are checking CCTV footage to find the exact cause of the crash.

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BCM Hostel Manager Dies by Suicide

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11 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Hassan: A hostel manager working under the Backward Classes Welfare Department died by suicide in Channarayapatna of Hassan district.

The deceased has been identified as Lokesh (45). He had been serving as a warden for two hostels in Guddenahalli, Hassan, and was recently promoted as a hostel manager a few days ago. Following the promotion, he was posted as the manager of the BCM hostel in Channarayapatna.

According to reports, Lokesh allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Saturday night.

The exact reason for his suicide is not yet known. Local police visited the spot, conducted a preliminary inspection, and have begun an investigation into the incident.