The Scheduled Tribes bill was passed by the parliament, and in order to avoid any reaction, mobile internet has been turned down in the districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir. The Pahari and other communities’ inclusion in Schedule Tribes has been opposed by the Gujjar and Bakerwal tribes. On Tuesday, the bill to amend the SC and ST lists was passed.

Early on Tuesday, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts announced the suspension of mobile Internet connections as security purpose and expected to start the mobile internet connections by Saturday or Sunday(11 or 12 Feb).

On February 5, there was a lot of snowfall in the Pirpanjal Range in Rajouri, J&K, which delighted both residents and tourists. A fresh layer of snow coated the area, drawing tourists to Dehra Ki Gali. They were observed playing in the snow and taking pleasure in the snowstorm. Snow fell on the upper ranges of the mountains in Rajouri following a protracted period of dry weather.

NIA nabs juvenile for sheltering militants involved in the killing of five civilians in Dhangri village

According to officials, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) detained a minor on Saturday for allegedly providing sanctuary to terrorists who were responsible for the January 2017 killings of five civilians in Jammu’s Rajouri district’s Dhangri hamlet.

It was reported that the minor had been detained and brought before the Rajouri Juvenile Justice Board for remand. His previous lawsuit, which was filed in Poonch, had him living at an observation house in Jammu’s RS Pura.

Soldier killed in Rajouri mine blast on 18 January

According to reports, a mine explosion occurred on Thursday in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu division, killing one army soldier and injuring two more. The incident occurred along the Line of Control.

According to reports, the event happened in the Kalal area. The three injured troops were sent to the Command Hospital in Udhampur, where one of them—a recent recruit known as a “agniveer”—died from his wounds.

Foreign invaders were reportedly active in the Rajouri-Poonch range earlier this year, according to the J&K Police, which is still a significant obstacle for the security grid. It had claimed that the number of indigenous militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir had dropped to its lowest point, with 31 in the Kashmir Valley and 4 in the Kishtwar region.

A series of operations in the Jammu districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi last year resulted in the deaths of 55 people, including 20 members of the security forces and 28 militants. In 2023, the military killed 76 militants in J&K, 55 of them were foreign nationals.

Over the past year, there has been an increase in militant activity in the forests of the Pir Panchal mountains, which are located between the Rajouri-Poonch range in Jammu division and the Kulgam-Anantnag range in Kashmir.

Mobile Internet suspended in J-K’s Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist operation on 23 December.

As security forces began their major search effort to find terrorists responsible for the recent attack on two Army trucks that left five troops dead, mobile Internet connections were blocked in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts early on Saturday, officials said.

The inexplicable deaths of three people who were apparently taken up by the Army for questioning and the great anger that resulted from the release of recordings allegedly depicting the suspects being tortured led to the suspension of mobile Internet access in the twin border regions.

Official sources indicated that mobile Internet connections were suspended in the districts of Poonch and Rajouri as a preventive measure to combat rumor-mongering and stop miscreants from generating any law and order issues, even though both Army and civil authorities are mum about the actual situation.

The sources stated that in order to ensure peace, more police and paramilitary forces were stationed in sensitive areas of the districts and that senior Army, police, and civic officers were keeping an eye on the situation.

Five soldiers were killed and two others were injured late on Thursday afternoon when three to four highly armed terrorists attacked an army camp and a truck at Dhatyar Morh, which is under the Surankote police station’s jurisdiction in Poonch and is between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz.

Following the assault, it was alleged that the terrorists stole some of the soldiers’ weapons and disfigured the bodies of at least two soldiers.

Following the incident, a large search and rescue operation was initiated in the heavily forested areas, including Thanamandi in Rajouri. However, according to the officials, there has been no new communication with the terrorists who are escaping.

Three people who were being questioned by the Army in relation to the attack on Thursday passed away inexplicably on Friday. According to the reports, the bodies have been sent to their relatives for final ceremonies while the inquiry into their deaths is ongoing.

Safeer Hussain (43), Mohd Showket (27) and Shabir Ahmad (32) of Topa Peer village in Bufliaz were recognized as the deceased; however, the reason for their demise was not immediately known.

FAQ’s

Why mobile internet suspended in Rajouri ?

Early on Tuesday, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts announced the suspension of mobile Internet connections as security purpose over snowfall which attract tourists and expected to start the mobile internet connections by Saturday or Sunday(11 or 12 Feb).

What is the issue of Jammu and Kashmir?

An instrument of accession signed in 1947 gives India full ownership over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which was ruled by the British. China claims the Shaksgam Valley and Aksai Chin, which are mainly deserted, whereas Pakistan claims the rest of the region due to its Muslim predominance.

Is Internet services suspended in Poonch?

In Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, mobile internet connections have been banned while security forces continue their search for the terrorists responsible for the targeted attack on Thursday that left four Indian Army troops dead and at least three more injured.

What is the new name of Rajouri?

Maharaja Gulab Singh renamed Rajouri as Rampur in 1846 after assuming control of the region from Raja Faqir Ullah.

What is the search operation in Jammu and Kashmir?

The Indian Army started a search and rescue mission to find the terrorists. In Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch area on Friday, a convoy of vehicles carrying security officers was met with open fire by suspected militants. The Indian Army began their search operation to find the terrorists in the area following the attack.

Does Jio not work in Jammu?

Yes, a Jio Prepaid SIM will work from Jammu and Kashmir.

Does SIM not work in Jammu?

Your prepaid SIM card will only function in J&K and not anywhere else in the nation if it was purchased there. Likewise, a SIM card from another state won’t function in J&K. With postpaid SIM cards, this is not the case. Your postpaid SIM card from J&K is universally functional across the nation.

Is Internet services suspended in Rajouri?

Early on Tuesday, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts announced the suspension of mobile Internet connections as security purpose over snowfall which attract tourists and expected to start the mobile internet connections by Saturday or Sunday(11 or 12 Feb).

Rajouri network problem today Jammu and Kashmir

On February 5, there was a lot of snowfall in the Pirpanjal Range in Rajouri, J&K, which delighted both residents and tourists. A fresh layer of snow coated the area, drawing tourists to Dehra Ki Gali. They were observed playing in the snow and taking pleasure in the snowstorm. Snow fell on the upper ranges of the mountains in Rajouri following a protracted period of dry weather.

Early on Tuesday, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts announced the suspension of mobile Internet connections as security purpose and expected to start the mobile internet connections by Saturday or Sunday(11 or 12 Feb).

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