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Dharmasthala Probe: SIT Unearths Bones, Soil Samples Amid Fresh Excavations

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Dharmasthala Probe: SIT Unearths Bones, Soil Samples Amid Fresh Excavations

In a major development the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Dharmasthala murder case resumed excavations on Wednesday at Banglegudde region in Dharmasthala temple town and collected bones and soil from the suspected burial spots. A team of 50 to 60, including SIT officers, Scene Of Crime Officers (SOCO) and others are monitoring the excavation work carried out by the civic workers.

The team has taken a sack of salt, five to six plastic PVC pipes, boxes and other materials to the spot. Sources confirmed that the team has found bones and some denim cloth at the new burial spots. The team has collected bones and soil samples from the spots and continued the excavation operation amid rain. The excavation work is being carried out between the 11th and 12th burial sites.

The development has assumed significance as SIT Chief Pronab Mohanty had met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday and briefed him about the progress of the investigation. The excavation is being carried out based on the statement made by Vittal Gowda, a close relative of Soujanya, who was allegedly kidnapped, gang raped and killed in Dharmasthala. Vittal Gowda had claimed that he had seen a pile of bones of children and bodies being buried in Dharmasthala.

The SIT has launched excavation operations in this background. Meanwhile, activists approached the Supreme Court on Tuesday, calling for urgent judicial oversight in the case. The Supreme Court has been urged to take suo motu cognisance of the alleged mass burials in Dharmasthala, after disturbing revelations were made by sanitation worker C.N. Chinnayya, known as ‘mask man’, who reported decades-long secret burials linked to alleged crimes and sexual assaults.

Advocate Rohit Pandey has formally appealed to the Chief Justice of India to place the SIT under the supervision of a Retired Supreme Court Judge for transparent and independent investigation and ensure immediate exhumation and forensic examination of all visible remains at Banglegudde and other identified sites under judicial oversight.

The petition stated, “On July 3, 2025, Chinnayya’s formal complaint and sworn affidavit triggered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe, leading to exhumations and the recovery of human remains and victims’ belongings substantiating grave allegations. “The National Human Rights Commission visited Dharmasthala in August, corroborating witness threats and intimidation faced by Chinnayya and his family.

“Despite consistent testimonies from villagers and public admissions by a Senior Karnataka Cabinet Minister on September 13, confirming the magnitude of mass burials as resembling a “battlefield,” subsequent SIT efforts face obstruction due to high-level pressure, risking suppression of further exhumations.” Lawyers representing victims now report harassment and intimidation by local police, threatening justice and the independence of legal counsel.

Witnesses and families are under severe threat, raising concerns about a breakdown in rule of law in Karnataka, the petition alleged. Meanwhile, Mahesh Shetty Thimarody, one of the activists raising his voice against temple authorities has formally submitted a detailed complaint to the National Human Rights Commission alleging “systematic police harassment, abuse of power, and malicious criminal prosecution aimed at silencing my voice and dismantling citizen-led movements.”

-IANS

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Urges States, UTs To Intensify Crackdown On Drug Cartels And Collaborate With CBI

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called on state and union territory officials to intensify efforts against drug trafficking by working closely with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to trace, locate, and bring back fugitives managing drug networks from foreign countries.

Speaking at the Second National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Chiefs, Shah urged states and central agencies to escalate their crackdown on drug smuggling at every level from border-level cartels to local peddlers. The event, organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), was attended by key officials from state police forces, central agencies, and intelligence units.

“The fight against narcotics needs to move beyond just catching petty peddlers. We must strategically dismantle three major types of drug cartels those operating at the borders, those distributing drugs across states from the entry points, and those responsible for local-level retail, even up to paan shops,” Shah said.

He emphasized the importance of a multi-tiered action plan at both state and district levels, urging each state to devise targeted strategies for all cartel types. He also called for monthly participation from all departments, not just police forces, to contribute a day solely for anti-narcotics efforts.

Shah outlined a three-pronged approach to combat the drug menace, a strategic plan for reducing demand, a compassionate approach towards harm reduction, and zero-tolerance policy towards drug cartels.

He further stressed the urgency of bringing international drug criminals under Indian jurisdiction, stating that extradition and deportation are critical tools in this battle. “The CBI has made significant progress, and I encourage all ANTF heads to work in close coordination with CBI Director Praveen Sood to strengthen an effective extradition framework not just for drug-related cases, but also terrorism and gang crimes,” he said.

Shah also recommended a more flexible and practical deportation process to quickly remove foreign nationals involved in drug-related offenses. He suggested establishing a collaborative mechanism between the NCB, CBI, and state police to handle such cases more effectively.

According to an official familiar with the discussions, NCB Director General Anurag Garg emphasized the need for states and UTs to identify foreigners, particularly those overstaying their visas and suspected of engaging in drug trafficking. The official revealed that approximately 16,000 individuals from African nations are suspected to be living illegally in India, with a significant number believed to be involved in narcotics trade.

Shah also directed state governments to establish dedicated financial investigation units to follow the money trail, monitor hawala networks, check cryptocurrency transactions, and strengthen cyber surveillance of drug traffickers. He further recommended that every state set up a narcotics-focused forensic unit, which would assist in evidence collection and reduce the likelihood of offenders securing bail easily.

(With inputs from Hindustan Times)

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“Is It A Matter Of Life And Death? It Will Be Heard Tomorrow At 10 AM”, Delhi Court Refuses To Urgently Hear Paranjoy Guha Thakurta’s Plea Against Adani Gag Order

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Delhi Court Refuses To Urgently Hear Paranjoy Guha Thakurta’s Plea Against Adani Gag Order

A Delhi court on Wednesday refused to urgently hear journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta’s appeal against a gag order restraining him from publishing alleged defamatory stories against Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL).

District Judge Rakesh Kumar Singh of the Rohini Court said that since the injunction order had been passed on 6 September 2025, the matter could be heard on 18 September 2025 (Thursday) rather than on Wednesday.

“It will be heard tomorrow at 10AM,” the judge ultimately said.

The case was initially listed before District Judge Sunil Chaudhary, but as he was on leave, it was transferred to Judge Singh.

During the proceedings, Judge Singh questioned the urgency of the matter and asked why it could not be heard by the regular judge.

“What if your client doesn’t publish for two days? Is it a matter of life and death? What if the published work is removed? Would the client’s business suffer? What if the case is heard tomorrow at 10 o’clock,” the Court remarked.

Appearing for Thakurta, Senior Advocate Trideep Pais argued that the lower court had passed an overbroad order without hearing him.

“The Court does not mention which part, URL is defamatory. Court has not shown what is that material which is false, defamatory and why it should be injuncted. It is the duty of the plaintiff to show what is defamatory and the Court to rule on what is defamatory,” he submitted.

On the other hand, Senior Advocate Anurag Ahluwalia, representing Adani Enterprises, said there was no urgency and that the matter should be heard by Judge Singh.

“There is another appeal coming tomorrow. There is no urgency,” Ahluwalia stated.

The court ultimately listed the matter for hearing on Thursday morning.

The September 6 Order

On September 6, Senior Civil Judge Anuj Kumar Singh of the Rohini Court had ordered removal of the defamatory content against AEL and directed journalists to refrain from publishing unverified or defamatory information about the company.

The order was passed not only against Thakurta but also against journalists Ravi Nair, Abir Dasgupta, Ayaskant Das, and Ayush Joshi.

The journalists then filed two separate challenges to the order. Thakurta’s plea was listed on Wednesday, while the case of the other journalists is expected to be taken up on Thursday.

Arguments of the Journalists

The journalists have maintained that Adani Enterprises Limited was not mentioned in their reports, which referred only to Gautam Adani or the Adani Group.

“It is submitted that a bare perusal of the reproduced portions of the alleged defamatory articles clearly reveals that at no place has the Plaintiff been called out, referred to, or even remotely mentioned. In each and every impugned publication, the references are confined exclusively to Mr. Gautam Adani or to the Adani Group,” the petition states.

Thakurta’s appeal further argued that the trial court had issued an “over-broad and all-encompassing restraining order” without specifying which particular content was defamatory.

Adani Enterprises’ Position

In the defamation suit before the civil judge, Adani Enterprises Limited alleged that certain journalists, activists, and organizations damaged its reputation and caused losses worth billions of dollars by tarnishing its image, brand equity, and the credibility of India’s global standing.

The company argued that these groups had “aligned with anti-India interests and have been continuously targeting Adani Enterprises’ infrastructure and energy projects which are critical to India’s infrastructure and energy security and have disrupted these projects with ulterior motives.”

AEL also pointed to articles published on paranjoy.in, adaniwatch.org, and adanifiles.com.au, claiming that these websites had repeatedly published defamatory content against the company, the Adani Group, and its founder and chairman, Gautam Adani.

(With inputs from Bar and Bench)

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Five Bangladeshi Students Suspended From NIT Silchar After Violent Campus Clash; Students To Leave India

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Five Bangladeshi Students Suspended From NIT Silchar After Violent Campus Clash; Students To Leave India

Five Bangladeshi students enrolled at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Silchar have been suspended and directed to leave India following a violent clash on campus earlier this month.

According to institute authorities, the suspended students were studying in India under scholarships from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Study in India (SII) program. With their academic suspension taking effect, they were expected to return to Bangladesh by 16 September 2025.

On 12 September 2025, NIT Silchar imposed academic suspension for two semesters on the five students and expelled them from the hostel. The disciplinary action followed a violent clash between two groups of Bangladeshi students on 8 September 2025, which left multiple students injured.

Institute Director Dilip Kumar Baidya confirmed the development, stating that the students’ departure was inevitable given the conditions of their visas. “Since their visas are tied to their academic activities and they are currently under suspension and expelled from the hostel, there’s nothing keeping them here,” he said. “They are set to leave either tonight or tomorrow. If they wish, they may return after the suspension period ends.”

Director Baidya further alleged that narcotic substances were discovered in the rooms of the suspended students, adding what he described as “another serious dimension” to the case. He maintained that there was “sufficient evidence to prove their active involvement in the campus violence, which led to their suspension for two semesters.”

Eyewitnesses described the 8 September 2025 incident as a targeted assault. According to one account, the attackers were armed with rods, knives, and screwdrivers and focused their violence on final-year Bangladeshi students. The clash reportedly lasted for nearly 30 minutes, leaving several students seriously injured.

The injured were taken to Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), where doctors confirmed that two students with severe head injuries required admission to the intensive care unit.

The institute has stated that the disciplinary action was necessary to restore order and ensure campus safety.

(With inputs from Organiser)

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₹40 Crore Fraud In MobiKwik App: Six Arrested For Exploiting Glitch

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A major fraud of around Rs 40 crore has raised serious concerns about the safety of fintech platforms after Gurugram Police arrested six people for exploiting a technical glitch in the MobiKwik app.  The incident has triggered calls for a deeper investigation into why such glitches are frequently occurring, putting millions of users at risk.

According to police, the glitch in the MobiKwik app allowed transactions to be recorded as successful even when users had insufficient balances in their bank accounts or wallets, or when incorrect passwords were entered. The accused allegedly misused this flaw to transfer money to their bank accounts, causing heavy losses of around Rs 40 crore. Industry experts said the MobiKwik case is not an isolated one.

In August, Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited also lodged a complaint with Gurugram Police after fraudsters impersonated its employees, forged documents, and misused the company’s ID cards and email IDs to cheat customers. In that case, at least 11 customers were duped into paying amounts ranging from Rs 8,510 to Rs 35,000, with the total fraud amounting to Rs 2.08 lakh. Experts warn that repeated cases of such technical flaws and fraudulent activities in fintech platforms could undermine consumer trust. They have urged regulatory bodies and government agencies like the ED and CBI to carry out a thorough probe into why these vulnerabilities continue to surface and whether there are deeper systemic risks involved.

In Mobikwik case, police officials said that about 2,500 bank accounts were linked to the fraud, all of which have now been frozen. Nearly Rs 8 crore has already been recovered. The six accused, identified as Rehan, Mohammad Sakil, Wakar Yunus, Wasim Akram, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Ansar, were arrested from Gurgaon and sent to judicial custody after being produced in court. The fraud came to light after MobiKwik filed a complaint with Gurugram Police on September 13. The company had detected suspicious transactions during an internal audit a day earlier. Investigations revealed that some merchants registered on the platform, along with unknown individuals, misused the flaw to get funds credited despite failed transactions.

This resulted in wrongful gains for the accused and losses for the company. The police have registered a case under Sections 318(4) (cheating of a valuable security) and 314 (dishonest misappropriation of property) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Officers said the probe is still on and more people involved may be identified as the investigation progresses. In an exchange filing, the company said that they are undertaking all possible and necessary efforts to recover the amount. However, since the police investigation and recovery efforts have just started, it’s not yet possible to ascertain the impact. “The company is taking aggressive collection efforts while pursuing legal course of action to recover the full amount over a period of time,” it added.

-IANS

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CBI Court Sentences Ex-Customs Officer, Trader To 5 Years In ₹32.28 Crore Fraud Case

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A CBI Court here has sentenced a former inspector of Central Excise & Customs and a private person to five years in jail in a Rs 32.28 crore fraud case. The court convicted and sentenced Kalaka Ramdas, the then Inspector, Central Excise & Customs, Srikakulam Range, Srikakulam and a private person, Polaki Janakiram.

The case was registered in 2005, and at the time of filing the charge sheet in 2008, Ramdas was Superintendent, Customs & Central Excise in the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Visakhapatnam. The CBI said in a statement on Wednesday that the court also convicted Janakiram, of Vandragi village of Srikakulam district and a private entity, Sri Balaji General Trading Company. The court also imposed a total fine of Rs 5.53 lakh on them.

The CBI had registered a case on August 30, 2005, for criminal conspiracy to cheat Excise and Customs. Jankiram impersonated as Palla Kesava Rao, and they established the accused firm in the name of SBGTC (Sri Balaji General Trading Company). Janakiram, by impersonating as Kesava Rao and by forging the signatures in the name of the non-existent Kesava Rao, applied to VSEZ, Visakhapatnam, for a trading license and an import and export code, and also applied to the Central Excise for declaring the premises as a Warehousing Station under the Customs Act.

According to the CBI, Janakiram by impersonating as Kesava Rao procured duty free materials from the three firms at Maligaon and also by import and fraudulently cleared them as deemed export to the three firms at Mumbai against Advance Release Orders (AROs) in violation of EXIM Policy guidelines in conspiracy with the accused public servant namely K. Ramdas, the then Inspector, Central Excise & Customs, Srikakulam Range, Srikakulam, and others and thereby cheated Excise and Customs Duty of Rs 32.28 crore on the procured materials.

After completion of the investigation, CBI filed a charge sheet on August 29, 2008. The Central agency said after the pronouncement of judgement, convicts Kalaka Ramdas and Polaki Janakiram were sent to Central Prison, Visakhapatnam.

-IANS

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Centre Releases ₹342 Crore To Tamil Nadu And Assam Under 15th Finance Commission Untied Grants

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The Centre on Wednesday released more than Rs 342 crore for rural local bodies in Tamil Nadu and Assam, as part of the 15th Finance Commission’s (XV FC) Untied Grants for FY26.

The government disbursed the first installment of untied grants amounting to Rs 127.586 crore for Tamil Nadu in the financial year 2025-26 (covering 2,901 eligible Gram Panchayats, 74 eligible Block Panchayats, and 9 eligible District Panchayats). Moreover, Rs 214.542 crores for Assam (covering all 2,192 eligible Gram Panchayats, 156 eligible Block Panchayats, and all 27 eligible Zilla Parishads) were also released, according to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

The government, through Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation), recommends release of XV-FC grants to states for rural local bodies (RLBs)/Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which are then released by Ministry of Finance. The allocated grants are recommended and released in two installments in a financial year. Centre releases over Rs 284 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Mizoram, Odisha, Tripura Last month, the government released more than Rs 284 crore under the 15th Finance Commission Untied Grants for rural local bodies in three states during the financial year 2025–26.

Mizoram received Rs 14.2761 crore for 827 eligible village councils as part of the 2023–24 grants while Odisha has been allocated Rs 240.8149 crore for 6,085 eligible Gram Panchayats and 63 eligible Block Panchayats. Meanwhile, Tripura received Rs. 29.75 crore for 606 eligible Gram Panchayats, 35 eligible Block Panchayats, 8 eligible Zilla Parishads along with all 587 Village Committees and 40 eligible Block Advisory Committees of the state.

The Untied Grants will be utilised for location-specific felt needs, except for salaries and other establishment costs. The Tied Grants can be used for the basic services of sanitation and maintenance of ODF status, and this should include management and treatment of household waste, and human excreta and fecal sludge management in particular and supply of drinking water, rainwater harvesting and water recycling.

-IANS

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‘My Good Friend Narendra’: Netanyahu Sends Warm Birthday Greetings To PM Modi

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared heartfelt wishes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, lauding his accomplishments for India.

Netanyahu referred to PM Modi as his “good friend” and expressed his anticipation of meeting him soon, stating that together, they can elevate the partnership and friendship between India and Israel to even greater heights.

While sharing a video message of Netanyahu on X, Netanyahu’s office stated, “Happy birthday to my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Together we will take our partnership to new heights.”

In the video message, Netanyahu said, “Prime Minister Modi, my good friend Narendra, I want to wish you a happy birthday. You’ve accomplished so much for India in your life, and we have together accomplished a great deal in the friendship between India and Israel. I look forward to seeing you soon because we can bring our partnership and our friendship to even greater heights. Happy birthday, my friend.”

PM Modi turns 75 today. Born on September 17, 1950, at Mehsana town in Gujarat, he served as the Chief Minister of the state for three consecutive terms between 2001 and 2014. He is now the Prime Minister for the third term after first being elected in 2014.

India and Israel share a strong and diverse bilateral relationship, rooted in strategic interests and a history of cooperation across multiple sectors. Throughout the years, Israel has become one of India’s key partners. Earlier, Netanyahu had extended wishes to PM Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day.

In his greetings, Netanyahu stated that both India and Israel have achieved much together and expressed confidence that the best chapters of the partnership between the two nations are still waiting to be written. “Congratulations to my dear friend PM Narendra Modi and the people of India on your Independence Day. Israel and India are two proud democracies, bound by history, innovation, and friendship. Our nations have achieved much together, and the best chapters of our partnership still lie ahead,” said Netanyahu in his message that was posted on X by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.

-IANS

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“Under Your Guidance, India Has Achieved Impressive Results” : Putin Praises PM Modi On 75th Birthday, Hails His Role In Strengthening India-Russia Ties

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Russian President Vladimir Putin extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and praised his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between New Delhi and Moscow.

As PM Modi celebrates his 75th birthday, he received greetings from several world leaders. Many of these messages emphasised India’s increasing global influence. Wishing the Prime Minister, Putin said, “Your work as head of government has earned you great respect from your compatriots and enormous prestige on the international stage. Under your guidance, India has achieved impressive results in the social, economic, scientific and technological spheres.”

The Russian President lauded PM Modi’s efforts in strengthening the bilateral ties between New Delhi and Moscow and said that he appreciates the “close comradely” between the two nations.

“You are making a great personal contribution to strengthening the privileged strategic partnership between our countries and to promoting mutually beneficial Russian-Indian cooperation in various areas,” he said. “I highly appreciate our close comradely relations. We will certainly continue our constructive dialogue and joint work on the current issues on the bilateral, regional and international agendas,” Putin added.

PM Modi and Putin last met on September 1 in China, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin. During this, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two leaders also discussed regional and global issues, including the latest developments concerning Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi reiterated his support for the recent initiatives that have been taken to address the conflict in Ukraine, and emphasised the need to expedite a cessation of the conflict and find a durable peace settlement.

During their meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their support for further strengthening of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi conveyed to President Putin that he was looking forward to receiving him in India for the 23rd Annual Summit later this year.

-IANS

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From Surgical Strikes To Operation Sindoor: India Redefines Response To Terror Under PM Modi

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Pakistan did not learn its lessons after being humiliated during the surgical strikes and Balakot airstrikes. While the surgical strikes were carried out post the Uri terror attack, Balakot was in retaliation for the Pulwama attack.

The Balakot air strike conveyed a strong message as it was carried out inside Pakistan. Despite being humiliated twice, Pakistan did not learn its lessons and decided to indulge in a misadventure called Pahalgam, where 26 innocents were killed most brutally. All eyes were on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as to what steps he would take.

Officials familiar with the developments at that time said that there was immense pressure on the PM from the people. Everyone wanted a strong retaliation against Pakistan, and they wanted more than Balakot or a surgical strike. During a high-level meeting with the chiefs of the armed forces, PM Modi made it clear that the response has to be strong and one that Pakistan would remember before it tries to indulge in such acts again. He also gave the armed forces a free hand to act while assuring all support from his government. There were multiple angles to consider. The date and time, and more importantly, India was dealing with another nuclear state.

However, the Indian leadership was insistent on calling out Pakistan’s nuclear bluff. Pakistan would also cite its nuclear strength to try and put India on the back foot. This was to avoid a major hit by India. Pakistan, for long, has gotten away with carrying out terror strikes. On many occasions, ghastly terror attacks have been carried out, and Pakistan got away with just condemnation and denial from its side. This is because every terror attack was termed as cross-border terrorism. Under PM Modi, it was decided following the Pahalgam attack that the doctrine needed to be changed, and any terror attack would be considered as an act of war. As the armed forces planned meticulously, the PM and his team monitored the situation. Once the forces were ready, the green signal was given, and Operation Sindoor was launched.

Under PM Modi’s leadership, the policy towards Pakistan has been very clear. All talks are off the table unless Pakistan stops backing terror against India. During his first term, the PM had made a surprise visit and called on Nawaz Sharif in Pakistan. The aim was to have good ties with Pakistan. However, India was stabbed in the back when Pakistani terrorists carried out the Pathankot attack. Ties have not been normal since then. The PM has, however, always reminded Pakistan that talks can take place if terrorism comes to a halt. However, Pakistan continued to sponsor terror attacks on Indian soil, and that is when it was decided that it was time to call out Pakistan through force. The abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir was a major decision to take. The security agencies were fully prepared for an attack by Pakistan. By abrogating the article, the government sent a clear message that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and there is no scope for talks on that.

The creation of a Union Territory also became important as the Centre had to be in charge until the situation settled. This strong decision taken by the PM Modi-led government, which brought in several changes to J&K, included development, a rise in tourism, and a massive decrease in terror incidents. Post Operation Sindoor, during an address to the nation, PM Modi said that India will not engage in any discussions with Pakistan except those concerning terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He also sent out a stern message to Pakistan’s government and military and warned that such actions could lead to their downfall.

The PM also outlined the three pillars of India’s security doctrine. They are Decisive Retaliation, No Tolerance for Nuclear Blackmail, and No Distinction Between Terror Sponsors and Terrorists. The policy on Pakistan is clear, and that would be — no tolerance for terror. The PM said if Pakistan seeks survival, it must dismantle its terror infrastructure, as there is no other path to peace. He said that trade and terror cannot go together and added that blood and water cannot flow together.

-IANS

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