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Pulwama, Kashmir: The peaceful village of Koil in Pulwama is in shock following the revelation that 29-year-old Dr. Umar Nabi is allegedly involved in the Delhi Red Fort blast as the suicide bomber who detonated a car near the historic monument. Residents are struggling to reconcile the image of the accomplished doctor with the deadly act. A Stellar Academic Record Despite living in one of Kashmir’s most sensitive districts, Dr. Umar’s academic record was impeccable. He excelled in competitive exams, completing his MBBS and MD from the prestigious Government Medical College, Srinagar. He worked at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar and GMC Anantnag before joining Al-Falah University in Faridabad as an assistant professor. Family Shock and DNA Testing Police visited Dr. Umar’s home on Mo...

Srinagar: Security agencies have tracked down the mastermind behind the Faridabad terror module, identified as Imam Irfan Ahmad, a native of Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir. Investigations suggest that his network may also have links to the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. Background and ArrestIrfan, a Kashmiri cleric, was arrested following an extensive police operation. He also worked as a paramedic at the Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar. According to sources, he allegedly ran a white-collar terror module targeting medical students and young doctors, aiming to radicalize them. His network in Faridabad was arrested hours before the Delhi car blast on Monday, indicating a possible operational connection. Network within Medical CollegeSources revealed that Imam Irfan, based at...

Srinagar: In a significant development in the Delhi Red Fort blast investigation, police have arrested Dr. Tajammul Ahmed Malik from Srinagar. Malik, a resident of Kulgam, is employed at SHMS Hospital. He was apprehended from Karan Singh Nagar and is now in police custody for questioning. Authorities are probing Malik’s possible links to the network behind the attack. Earlier on Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir police had detained another doctor, Sajjad Ahmed Malla, from Pulwama. Malla is reported to be a close associate of the primary suspect, Dr. Mohammad Umar, who is considered a key conspirator in the case. Police officials confirmed that further interrogation of both suspects is underway to uncover additional connections and the full scope of the conspiracy. Investigators are also rev...

** Srinagar | November 10: Political temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir soared on Sunday after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hit back at BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, who had challenged him to swear on the Holy Quran over alleged attempts to form an alliance with the BJP after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Sunil Sharma had accused Omar Abdullah of secretly trying to strike a post-poll alliance with the BJP in 2024 to regain statehood and political control. Responding to the charge, Omar Abdullah took to X (formerly Twitter), writing, “I swear on the Holy Quran that I never made any attempt, either directly or indirectly, to ally with the BJP — not for statehood, nor for any other reason.” The controversy erupted during the heated campaign ahead of the Nagrota and...

Srinagar/Faridabad: In a shocking development, Jammu and Kashmir police have uncovered a major terrorist conspiracy targeting Delhi, following heightened vigilance after the Pahalgam terror attack. Authorities have arrested two doctors, Dr. Adil Ahmed Rathore from Anantnag and Dr. Mujammil Shakeel from Pulwama, recovering 350 kilograms of RDX explosives, an AK-47 rifle, and 84 rounds of ammunition. Investigations suggest the duo may be part of a larger network possibly involving other medical professionals linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. Doctors Under Scanner Dr. Adil Rathore came under police radar after posting pro-Jaish-e-Mohammed posters in Srinagar. During questioning in Srinagar, authorities recovered an assault rifle from him. Further interrogation led to Dr. Mujammil Shakeel, who...