Continued Ceasefire Violation by Pak Worsens Situation on Border
There have been 10 ceasefire violations along the border since India’s surgical strike on terror camps in Pakistan.
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A balloon with a message written in Urdu threatening India of dire consequences was found in a field on Tuesday at Tibba village in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, police said.
"The message in Urdu read 'India has to face the consequences'. It was written on a piece of cloth, which was tied to the balloon," said Romesh Kumar, who found the balloon in his field.
It was found on the Himachal Pradesh-Punjab border.
Pakistani army continues to fire intermittently in Naushera sector of the LoC. The Indian army has been firing in retaliation.
Shelter camps were set up for people along the border.
Villagers in Rajouri district found shells near there houses and farms after the shelling.
Local journalist was also injured in the heavy shelling.
People had to stay in make shift tents on Tuesday night because of the shelling.
Terrorists attacked a police station in Yaripora, in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Further details are awaited.
The Army carried out search operations for militants in the RS Pura sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
AAP Workers Protest Outside Pak High Commission
AAP workers staged a protest against Pakistan outside the High Commission of Pakistan, on Tuesday.
Although AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal had supported the Modi-led BJP government on the surgical strikes conducted in PoK, he asked Modi to provide evidence of the strikes.
Minor objects like knives and a small flag of Pakistan has been recovered from the seized Pakistani boat, Anil Panwal, the IG of BSP said, adding that no major information has been revealed.
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Kalsian
Pakistan violated ceasefire yet again in Kalsian along the Naushera sector which is around 80 kilometers from Akhnoor.
Delhi on High Alert
Delhi police issues high alert in the capital. It also said that it will monitor and patrol areas with heavy footfall.
Ceasefire Violations in Three Areas Along LoC
Ceasefire violation by Pakistan continues in Gigriyal, Channi and Planwala areas of Akhnoor.
Fresh Ceasefire Violations
Pakistani army continued to violate ceasefire in Akhnoor's Pallanwala sector on Tuesday afternoon. Firing was heard at 1:35 pm. Indian security forces are still retaliating.
Pakistani troops had been violating the ceasefire regulations since the early hours of Tuesday morning.
They reportedly fired mortar bombs, automatic weapons and small arms, he said, adding that Indian troops gave a befitting reply.
Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh said:
Situation Still 'Live' After Surgical Strikes: IAF Chief
The situation on the frontier with Pakistan is still "live" after the surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads by the Indian Army across the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, the IAF chief said Tuesday, adding that the force is fully capable of handling any eventuality, including a two-front war.
"Things are still live," Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said while addressing the annual Indian Air Force press conference ahead of Air Force Day on 8 October but refused to answer questions on last week's surgical strikes.
He said the IAF had adequate resources to take on any challenge.
We Condemn Terrorism in All Forms: Singapore PM
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is on a five-day visit to India arrived in New Delhi on Monday.
In his joint address, on Tuesday, he condemned terrorism in all forms and extend his condolences to the Indian government and the families of the soldiers who lost their lives in the Uri attack.
During his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also made a mention about the security situation. He told that the defence and security cooperation is a key pillar of India and Singapore’s partnership.
Modi also stated that the countries which believe in peace and humanity should stand together.
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Rajouri District
Intensifying attacks, Pakistani troops again violated ceasefire by resorting to mortar shelling and firing on Army posts and civilian areas along the LoC in three areas of Noushera sector in Rajouri district.
"Pakistan troops resorted to unprovoked firing in three areas of Noushera Rajouri district from 05:15 hours today," Defence Spokesman Col Manish Mehta said.
They fired mortar bombs, automatic weapons and small arms, he said, adding that Indian troops gave a befitting reply.
The intermittent firing was on after in the afternoon as well and the civilians were being taken care of, assured Noushera SDM, Kulbhushan Sharma.
HM Rajnath Visits Kargil War Memorial at Drass
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reached Kashmir to visit the Kargil war memorial at Drass.
Rajnath is in Drass to review the security situation in the valley and is expected to hold talks with diffrent delegations throughout the day.
He also met local leaders in Kargil on Tuesday.
Earlier on Monday, Rajnath was in Ladakh where he met nearly 40 delegations, including representatives of political parties, religious, social, cultural organisations trade and tourism and social activists who demanded that Ladakh should be given the Union Territory status.
Singh is going to visit Jaisalmer on 6-7 October to review the border security and discuss Indo-Pak seal issue with Home Ministers and Chief Ministers of Pakistan bordering states.
Search Ops in Gurdaspur
Punjab police carry out search operations in Shikar Mashia area (Dera Baba Nanak) of Gurdaspur sector after suspected movement was seen.
Abandoned Pakistani Boat Seized
Amid heightened vigil, an empty Pakistani boat was today seized by BSF troops from River Ravi in Punjab's Pathankot sector.
"We have captured a Pakistani boat which had washed away to this side in River Ravi along the International Border (IB) in Pathankot sector", a senior BSF officer said.
He said it was an empty boat.
The boat was probably washed away due to rising water level in River Ravi in Pathankot sector, he said.
The seizure comes at a time when there is heightened vigil due to increasing tension between India and Pakistan.
The seizure comes two days after a Pakistani boat with nine crew members was apprehended off the Gujarat coast by the Indian Coast Guard on 2 October.
Coast Guard Ship 'Samudra Pavak' apprehended the Pakistani boat having nine crew members off Gujarat coast during patrolling.
Won’t Comment on Surgical Strikes Carried Out by India: US
The US has refrained from commenting on the surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army on terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir last week while calling for calm and restraint.
"We urge calm and restraint on both sides," she said, adding that the Indian and Pakistani armies were in touch with each other .
"We believe that that continued communication is vital to reduce these tensions."
Family Members and Villagers Pay Tribute to Baramulla Martyr
Family member and villagers paid tributes to the BSF jawan killed in a militant attack on security forces in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.
Mortal remains of constable Nitin Kumar, wrapped in tri-colour, were brought to his village in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.
The jawan was killed and another injured when militants attacked their camp and a nearby Army unit in Baramulla district town, on Sunday night.
Pak Troops Violate Ceasefire Again and Again
On Monday, Pakistani troops violated ceasefire four times and restored to heavy firing and mortar shelling in Saujian, Shahpur-Kerni, Mandi and KG sectors in Poonch district, injuring five civilians.
Several shops were burnt down after a shell triggered fire in oil containers at a security force camp.
On October 2, Pakistan resorted to firing and shelling from 19:15 hours along LoC in forward areas in Pallanwala belt of Jammu district.
On October 1, Pakistani troops had shelled Indian posts and civilian areas with mortar bombs, RPGS and HMGS amid small arms firing along LoC this sector.
On September 30, Pakistani troops had opened fire from small arms along the LoC in Pallanwala, Chaprial and Samnam areas of Akhnoor sector of Jammu district.
On September 29, Pakistan troops had resorted to firing in Balnoie area of Mendhar sector,
The Pakistani troops had violated the ceasefire on September 28 by opening fire on Indian army posts along LoC in Sabzian area Poonch sector.
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