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Jammu/Jhunjhunu: Intensified shelling and drone attacks by Pakistani forces across the Jammu region in the past 24 hours have claimed the lives of four Indian security personnel—two Army men, an Indian Air Force (IAF) sergeant, and a Border Security Force (BSF) sub-inspector.

BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imtiaz was killed when his unit, deployed along the international border in the RS Pura sector, came under heavy Pakistani firing. Seven other BSF personnel sustained injuries in the same attack and are currently reported to be stable and under medical treatment.

Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) from Himachal Pradesh, lost his life after an artillery shell exploded near his post in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch on Saturday morning.

Rifleman Sunil Kumar, 25, of the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry, died of injuries sustained during overnight gunfire and shelling in the RS Pura sector.

In another fatal incident, IAF Sergeant Surendra Kumar Moga, a 36-year-old medical assistant with the IAF’s 36 Wing, was killed in a Pakistani strike while stationed in Udhampur. Originally posted in Bengaluru, he had been redeployed to Jammu & Kashmir just four days ago amid increasing hostilities. Moga’s family in Mehradasi village of Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district has been informed. He is survived by his 65-year-old mother Nanu Devi, wife Seema, and two children. A state funeral is being prepared in his native village.

These attacks come amid a surge in cross-border hostilities, with India initiating retaliatory measures under “Operation Sindoor.” Multiple drone intrusions from Pakistan were also reported across Jammu and Kashmir, accompanied by explosions, despite a recent bilateral ceasefire understanding.

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Mumbai/Kolkata/Silchar: A shocking incident aboard IndiGo flight 6E138 from Mumbai to Kolkata has gone viral, sparking outrage after a video emerged showing a man being slapped mid-flight while reportedly suffering a panic attack. The victim, identified as Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar from Assam, has since gone missing, and his family is seeking urgent answers.

The video, widely circulated on social media, shows Hossain in visible distress, attempting to leave his seat and reportedly requesting to deboard. As flight attendants tried to calm him down, another passenger suddenly approached and slapped him. The incident triggered immediate protest from fellow travellers.


Hossain, a gym trainer based in Mumbai, was en route to his hometown Katigorah in Cachar district via a connecting flight from Kolkata to Silchar. However, he never boarded the Silchar flight, and his mobile phone remains unreachable. His family, who had gathered at the Silchar airport, are now in distress. Zubairul Islam Mazumdar, a relative, said, “We have no idea where he is. We’ve contacted the police and airport authorities but haven’t received any concrete information.” His father, Abdul Mannan Mazumdar, who is undergoing cancer treatment, said tearfully, “He was our only hope. Now we don’t even know if he’s safe.” In a statement issued on August 1, IndiGo Airlines said: “We are aware of an incident involving a physical altercation on board one of our flights. Such unruly behaviour is completely unacceptable, and we strongly condemn any actions that compromise the safety and dignity of our passengers and crew. Our crew acted in accordance with established procedures. The individual identified as unruly was handed over to the security authorities upon arrival. Regulatory agencies have been informed as per protocol.”

However, the airline's statement has been criticised for failing to clarify what happened to Hossain after the incident, whether he received medical help, was detained, or was allowed to continue his journey.

The video triggered widespread anger on social media, with many users interpreting the slap as a possible hate-driven act. However, aviation journalist Jagriti Chandra of The Hindu offered a clarification on X, stating: “The passenger who assaulted a co-passenger aboard IndiGo flight was handed over to law enforcement agencies for unruly conduct. Incident occurred after one passenger was feeling uncomfortable in the flight and wanted to deboard. Both belong to the same religious community.”

Despite this clarification, concerns remain about the airline's handling of a visibly distressed passenger, particularly in the context of mental health. Unverified posts circulating on social media claim that Hossain was later found, though there has been no official confirmation from authorities or the airline.

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