Telangana youth killed in Kashmir was working for IS
Hyderabad: A youth from Telangana, who was killed along with two Kashmiri militants in a gun battle with the security forces in the border state last week, was allegedly working for international terror group Islamic State, police said.
Mohammad Taufeeq, 26, killed along with two Kashmiri youth in the gunfight on the intervening night of March 11 and 12 at Hakkora in Anantanag district, was a native of Manuguru in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
A senior police official said he was radicalized into Islamic State (IS) ideology through social media and went to Kashmir to participate in terrorist activities of IS.
"He was not wanted into any of the criminal cases in Telangana state. Further details are being verified," the official added.
The police statement came amid the claims by the IS and Ansar-ul-Gazwat-ul-Hind, an Al Qaeda franchise in Kashmir, that the third militant, who was killed along with two local militants was a resident of Hyderabad in Telangana.
The security agencies have voiced their concern that this could influence more Indian youth to turn to Kashmir for militancy.
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Ceasefire holds, no DGMO talks today: Indian Army clarifies amid media speculation
Jammu: The Indian Army on Sunday dismissed reports of a scheduled DGMO-level meeting with Pakistan, confirming that no such talks are planned and that the ceasefire agreement between the two countries remains in effect without an expiry date.
A statement issued by the Defence Ministry addressed growing media speculation and public queries regarding the status of the ceasefire and the possibility of renewed hostilities. “No DGMO talks are scheduled today. Regarding the continuation of the break in hostilities, as decided during the DGMO interaction on May 12, there is no expiry date,” the statement read.
The ceasefire, agreed upon in the May 12 DGMO-level interaction, marked a significant de-escalation in tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB). However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that trade relations with Pakistan and the Indus Water Treaty will remain suspended despite the ceasefire.
During recent visits to military installations, including the 15 Corps headquarters in Badami Bagh, Jammu and Kashmir, and the Indian Air Force base in Bhuj, Gujarat, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored that the ceasefire will be upheld only if Pakistan ceases support for terrorism. “India has placed Pakistan on probation. Any hostile act will receive a firm and appropriate response,” Singh warned.
Meanwhile, the Indian security establishment—comprising the army, police, and intelligence agencies—continues to maintain high alert levels nationwide. Forces are closely monitoring suspected terrorist operatives, overground workers (OGWs), and sympathizers.
Despite the ceasefire, border residents in Jammu and Kashmir continue to bear the brunt of earlier hostilities. Heavy mortar shelling by the Pakistan Army in recent weeks forced hundreds to flee their homes, particularly in Poonch, Rajouri, Baramulla, and Kupwara districts. Over 200 homes and commercial establishments were reportedly damaged or destroyed.
Now, cautiously hopeful for stability, many displaced families have started returning to their villages to resume agricultural and pastoral activities.
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