NC leader escapes militant attack, guard killed, weapons looted
Srinagar, July 16: Former National Conference legislator Gulam Mohiuddin Mir escaped miraculously after militants attacked his vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday, killing one of his guards and decamping with two weapons, police said.
Police, who had earlier said that the militants had attacked the guard post at the NC leader's house in Muran village of Pulwama, said that Mir was returning from Srinagar in his private car when the militants attacked him near his home.
"The NC leader escaped unhurt while one of his guards, constable Mudasir Ahmad was killed and another, constable Nazir Ahmad was injured and has been referred to Srinagar for specialized treatment.
"The militants decamped with the weapons of the guards," police said adding that reinforcements rushed to the spot and have cordoned off the area for searches.
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Passenger gets back misplaced bag containing valuables worth Rs 20 lakh at Mangaluru airport
Mangaluru (Karnataka) Dec 23: A heartwarming instance of vigilance and dedication unfolded at Mangaluru international airport here on Monday when a passenger got back his bag containing valuables worth Rs 20 lakh and Rs 1 lakh in cash.
The bag, which had been inadvertently left behind at a food and beverage outlet on the ground floor of the arrivals area, was swiftly recovered by alert Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. Upon discovering the unattended bag, the team ensured its safe transfer to the terminal manager's office for further action.
Demonstrating resourcefulness, the team waited for a call on the mobile phone found inside the bag to establish contact with its owner. Once contacted, the passenger, who had already travelled nearly 50km to Udupi, was reassured about the safety of his belongings.
The passenger promptly returned to the airport and was overjoyed to find all items intact.
This seamless recovery highlighted the collaborative efforts of the CISF and airport terminal team.
