Mehbooba Mufti advises security forces to ensure civilians' safety
Srinagar, May 12: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday advised the security forces to ensure safety and security of civilian life and property while carrying out anti-militancy operations, an official statement said.
Chairing the unified headquarters meeting, the apex grid of all security forces and intelligence agencies in Jammu and Kashmir, she "asked the security agencies to adopt a calibrated response to various situations during the coming month of Ramadan, tourist season and Amarnath Yatra".
In the meeting, where she reviewed the overall security situation in the state, including the situation along the borders, Mehbooba Mufti stressed that the security agencies should "provide secure environment and hassle free movement during the coming holy month".
Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta was also present in the meeting.
"Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister stressed upon the security and intelligence agencies to synchronize their efforts and actions on the ground, while dealing with the challenging situations, through strict adherence to prescribed Standard Operating Procedures.
"She underscored the need for engaging meaningfully with the people, particularly youth, so that they are able to gainfully contribute to the society," said the statement, adding she also urged "increased community policing activities and enhanced outreach by the administration".
"Mehbooba Mufti also stressed on continued coordination among various agencies at each level," it said.
Top civil, military, paramilitary, state police and central and state intelligence officers attended the meeting.
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Tribal couple, son hacked to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Godda
Godda (Jharkhand) (PTI): A tribal couple and their minor son were allegedly hacked to death by their relatives in Jharkhand's Godda district over suspicion of practising witchcraft, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place in Danga Tola under Deodanr police station area late on Monday and police recovered their bodies on Tuesday.
"A tribal couple and their minor son were hacked to death at Danga Tola in Godda. Preliminary investigation suggests the victims were killed over suspicion of practising witchcraft," Godda Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashok Ravidas told PTI.
Three persons have been arrested so far, he said.
"Police have arrested three persons in this connection. During initial interrogation, the accused told the police that they suspected that the victims were practising witchcraft," the SDPO said.
The axe used to kill them has also been recovered, and further investigation into the matter is underway, he said.
Deodanr police station officer-in-charge Amit Marki said the deceased tribal couple has been identified as Darbari Murmu (55) and his wife Maki Baski (50).
Their deceased son was around 12 years old. The bodies have been sent to Sadar Hospital in Godda for post-mortem examination.
