SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2016 (PAGE 6) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU From page 1 4 Pak militants, 3 IAF men killed in terror attack Railways to have separate plan for J&K soon: Prabhu thus, averting a major tragedy terrorists crossed over has a sneak and strike attack, the one value assets" are parked. through e-retailing so that its including Japan and Korea to survey on Rs 15,000 cr Delhi- eral schemes in different sectors. and foiling plan of the mili- thick foliage of elephant grass of which was witnessed in "Through timely and market grows across the nation undertake research and develop- Katra Expressway. He said the Dr. Singh said that the Prime tants, for which they had been which provides an automatic Tanghdar area of Kupwara sec- prompt action by all agencies, and it would in turn boost the ment works, the Minister said. focus now would be for its early Minister's package is historic ini- sent from Pakistan,'' sources cover for them, they said. tor in Kashmir valley sometime the likely plan of the terrorists economy of this part of coun- "In the coming years the rail- completion. tiative undertaken by the Centre said. A tributary of river Beas back. to destroy valuable assets of the try,'' he said. way will contribute 2.5 per cent to Dr Singh said alignment of the for ensuring all round develop- Sources said the men enters into Pakistan from this Sources said identity of Air Force has been foiled,'' Col Prabhu added that a new the GDP growth in the country," Expressway should be worked out ment of the State so that it entered at about 3:30 am into village and this route is quite slain militants couldn't be Goswami said. satellite terminal would also Prabhu said. alongwith rail track for availing becomes one of the model States the base, one of the largest of famous for drug smugglers to established as they were not The IAF also said that time- be undertaken at Jammu to He said that Prime Minister wayside facilities. He said Rail in the Country. He said that the the IAF spread over about 2000 enter India. carrying any documents with ly intelligence and prompt decongest the existing railway Narendra Modi and Finance Coach Factory was long pending railways has an important role in acres, through a gap in the They had camped in the them but they were confirmed action has foiled the likely plan station in Jammu, adding, Minister Arun Jaitley helped to demand of the people of Jammu integrating the valley and the State peremitre wall which is heavily border areas before coming out Pakistanis by their language of terrorists to destroy its valu- "new and special trains would revive the economy of the country. including Ram Sahai and added with the rest of the country and forested. on the highway and kidnapping etc. able assets at the Pathankot air be run in the Jammu sector "One-and-a-half years ago the that Prabhu has now agreed for therefore the thrust should be on "Because of the prior intel- three police officials of Punjab It was after a long time that base. which would cater to the huge economic situation of the country Railway Coach Repair Factory for fast pacing the work on various ligence input, a Quick Reaction including a SP, killing one and the Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit The Pathankot IAF facility, rush of pilgrims coming from was in a mess and the world had Jammu. other railway routes of the State Team (QRT) was stationed releasing two others including has come into limelight as pre- located about 40 kilometers different parts of the country to lost faith and was not ready to Dr Jitendra called for upgrada- which would also boost the there which made the first con- the SP. vious fidayeen attacks on the away from the border with pay their obeisance at Shri invest in the country. tion of Udhampur Railway Station tourism related activities of the tact with the terrorist within 45 Sources said it had become Highways in Jammu and Pakistan, is the base of MiG-21 Mata Vaishno Devi and other "Economy was in shambles, and construction of new Railway State. metres into the base," the imminent yesterday that a Punjab were executed by the fighter planes and Mi-25 attack holy places in the State". sources said. group of militants had entered Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit. helicopters of Air Force. He, however, said that Jammu They added that while one along Jammu-Punjab border Sources said both LeT and JeM In a statement issued nearly and Kashmir is always close to terrorist was killed on the spot, and could strike anytime. All were frustrated following 15 hours after a group of heav- heart and in the coming time, the rest three scattered. The ily-armed Pakistani terrorists there are special projects with second terrorist was killed Army martyr had won Gold, Silver stormed the air base, leading to context to railways for this hilly around 10 AM while the third Excelsior Correspondent Fateh Singh was a legendary a fierce gun battle in which region. and fourth terrorist were killed Big Bore shooter. He won Gold three security personnel were The Minister said that the early evening. JAMMU, Jan 2: Subedar and a Silver medal during 1st killed along with five attackers, Government is moving forward Director General of Police Fateh Singh, a 51-year-old Commonwealth Shooting Cha- the Air Force said they had on the economic agenda of Prime (DGP) K Rajendra told the Armyman who lost his life dur- mpionship held at New Delhi in intelligence that such an attack Minister Narendra Modi and rail- Excelsior that there were no ing Army operations at Indian 1995. would take place. ways has pivotal role in realizing signs to indicate that the mili- Air Force Fateh Singh, retired as Sources said with the obvi- this and major reforms are under- tants had infiltrated from the (IAF) base Subedar Major (Hon) Captain ous intention of destroying way in railway sector, which International Border (IB) in at Pathankot from Dogra Regiment in 2009. fighter jets and attack heli- would contribute in boosting the Jammu. town today, After retirement, he joined copters housed there, the group economic activities, besides also "There were no signs of that had won the Defence Security Corps of terrorists in Army fatigues help in increasing the connectivi- (the militants' intrusion from IB Gold and (India) as Subedar and was ini- attempted to storm the base ty of the people. in Jammu sector),'' Rajendra, Silver med- tially posted at Army War which is barely 40 kms from Prabhu said the Railways who camped at Kathua along als at the first Commonwealth College, Mhow. the International Border with have entered into agreement with with IGP Jammu Danesh Rana, Shooting Championships held He was posted in Pathankot Pakistan but failed to go 16 countries to boost security of supervising operations to in Delhi in 1995. about two years back. He had beyond the outer periphery. the trains to avert the mishaps and inflation was high, growth was Station for Kathua, close to the Dr. Singh also called for open- ensure that the militants didn't Subedar Fateh Singh sacri- won Gold in the Big Bore Rifle In heavy exchange of fire, a provide safe travel to the people down, but after Narendra Modi City, the demands to which ing a new railway terminal which enter into the State, said. The ficed his life while fighting for Three Position and Silver in Big commando and two other per- across the country. took over, he brought the country Prabhu agreed. should be having all the modern DGP toured various border his motherland at Air Base Bore Rifle Prone Position at the sonnel of the IAF were killed Prabhu said Railways will out of the economic mess," he said. Dr Singh said MPs and MLAs facilities. He also called for under- areas on Kathua and Hiranagar Pathankot today during an Commonwealth Shooting Cha- along with all the five attack- start a new train between Jammu "The world is now looking for- can also utilised their CDF for rail- taking simultaneous work on the sectors. attack of militants. Subedar mpionship in 1995. ers. At least, six security men and Haridwar by March this year. ward to invest in our country. We way station through the Railway railway track on the express corri- Sources said the Pakistani were also injured. He said steps are being taken need investment from other coun- Ministry. He had utilized Rs 40 dor being constructed from Delhi terrorists were believed to have installations of security forces growing friendship between The terrorists, who are said to increase rail connectivity of tries to not only build infrastructure lakh for construction of benches at to Katra. infiltrated into India during the and police had been put on high India and Pakistan especially to have infiltrated three days Jammu and Kashmir with the rest but also to help eradicate poverty. Railway Stations of Udhampur, The Railway Minister and intervening night of December alert in Jammu especially those after sudden visit of Prime ago, launched the first ever of the country. Foreign investment in China Kathua and Ramnagar. Deputy Chief Minister later, 30-31 from a spot near Bamiyal located along Jammu- Minister Narendra Modi to attack on an Indian Air base at "Jammu and Kashmir is a helped eradicate its poverty," he Dr. Singh said that the railway reviewed the pace of work on the village in Pathankot, located Pathankot National Highway to Lahore on way back from around 3.30 am, their obvious very important State, a State close said. has a tremendous potential in RAPDRP project being imple- close to the International thwart the militant attack. Afghanistan to New Delhi and targets being MiG-21 fighter to our heart. It is our duty to con- He said that the growth of India accelerating the economic activi- mented in the State by IRCON, a Border. According to sources, the were in search of executing aircraft and MI-25 attack heli- nect the Valley with Delhi and the under Prime Minister Narendra ties of the State. He said that the sister organization of the Indian The terrorists, official Intelligence agencies had major terror attack to derail copters. hearts of the country. Modi has surpassed the growth of people of the State have been Railways. sources said, crossed over near tracked atleast four calls the talks between the two coun- The terrorists could not go "We are making plans to fur- China. demanding for constructing The meeting was attended by Shakargarh in Pakistan to militants made from their tries. beyond the 'langar' (eating ther connect J&K through rail- "After Narendra Modi took Railway Stations at Kathua Commissioner Secretary PDD, Bamiyal village and later mobile telephones to their han- Sources said barring three place) near the outer perime- ways," he said. over as Prime Minister, India has besides having full-fledged rail- Chief Engineers, senior officers changed into Army fatigues dlers in Pakistan in which they initial casualties of IAF includ- ter of the IAF complex as the He said that an integrated surpassed the growth of China. In way division at Jammu for under- of the IRCON and State before kidnapping Salwinder continued to brief the handlers ing that of `Garud commando', security forces were ready to plan would soon be made which our country, foreign direct invest- taking the repair and other related Administration. Singh, a Superintendent of on their entry into India and, in the NSG, IAF, Special Forces take them on, officials said would be submitted to the ment (FDI) has increased as com- things, this he said would a long Suresh Prabhu directed the Police-rank officer, who was turn, received directions from and Punjab Police SWAT teams about the operation which Finance Minister for provision of pared to China," Prabhu said. way in also providing the much officers of IRCON to ensure that shunted out from Gurdaspur to across the border on the attack. didn't suffer any fresh casual- was supervised directly by funds. The Minister said that the coun- needed employment opportunities the project is completed within take charge as Assistant One of the militants had even ties during the day long opera- Doval. On the demand of railway try needs to invest in infrastructure to the people of the State. the stipulated time frame as Commandant of 75th battalion spoken to his family before car- tion in which the IAF choppers However, after a brief lull, over bridges, the Minister said for a higher growth rate. "If we Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. already convened to the State of Punjab Armed Police, at rying out the attack. The mili- were used to track down the sounds of gunshots and blasts that while in other States 50 per need infrastructure we need to Nirmal Singh, while speaking on Government and asked for strict Kolian village. tants had used Pakistani mobile battle hardened militants. were again heard as the securi- cent of the financial burden for invest in railways as the PM has the occasion, appreciated the compliance to the same. He said There were three occupants telephones and spoke close to Immediately after the ty forces started a combing construction of such bridges is rightly said that railway is an recent initiatives of the Centre for that they should be holding regu- in the vehicle when it was the IB, where Pakistani SIMs attack, authorities suspended operation. borne by the State engine of growth," he said, adding ensuring speedy development of lar meetings with the officers of hijacked by five militants are workable. vehicular movement on The security establishment Governments, in Jammu and Modi "was the first Prime the State. He said that the Centre the State for removing bottle- which included Singh's jew- All these telephones have Jammu-Pathankot National had anticipated a terror attack Kashmir the Railways Ministry Minister in the country who had a has been quite liberal in extending necks if any for its timely com- eller friend Rajesh Verma and been seized to extract the data Highway. However, the train after some armed men would fully fund them. vision for the development of the support to the State by way of sev- pletion. the driver. and other details. traffic was allowed with tight- abducted an SP of Punjab He said that a train connecting railways". While the terrorists slit the The militants had brought ened security as rail track was Police on Thursday night and Jammu to Haridwar would be start- The Railway Minister said that No power, water connection for throat of other two, the police with them huge weaponry far away from site of the gun- as a result a team of NSG ed before Shivratri this year. in his first budget, Rs 8.5 lakh officer, who is facing charges including AK-47, AK-56 and battle. Traffic on Jammu- commandos had been rushed He said that "a special train for crore were earmarked to be invest- flouting Building Bye-laws of alleged breach of discipline, Insas rifles apart from sophisti- Pathankot Highway was here last night itself after the Kashmir valley would also be start- ed in the railways in the next five water and power connection is would be personally held was released later and the vehi- cated grenades and explosive restored in the morning. NSA held a series of meetings ed soon. years. given in absence of Building responsible in case of non- cle was abandoned at Tajpur material to cause huge devasta- However, traffic on Narot with the Army chief and top He said Modi Government is "We have fulfilled 110 points Completion Certificate duly adherence to these directives village, a place which is 2 km tion inside the IAF base but Jaimal Singh-Dinanagar road IB officials yesterday. Two committed for the overall growth that we had mentioned in the rail- issued by the JMC and JDA. by the officers and officials of from the IAF's Pathankot air security personnel thwarted remained suspended for heavy columns of Army (comprising of the railways to provide better way budget and the work is on to “The Chief Engineers of their departments. “Enough base. plans of the militants and their vehicles throughout the day. about 50 men) were also posi- facilities so that people enjoy their fulfill the others", he said. PHE and PDD have been direct- hints were also dropped in the One of the militants is Pakistan based mentors. Only small vehicles were being tioned at the Air base, offi- railway trip." He said that e-catering was ed to issue temporary water and meeting about recommending alleged to have used the phone The weaponry seized from allowed on this road. cials said. Prabhu voiced confidence that introduced to improve the quality power connections only on pro- names of erring officers and of the jeweller, who is undergo- the militants had the marking of Northern Command IAF used its two attack heli- Railways would help push India's of food being served onboard the duction of duly approved build- officials for consideration as ing treatment in a hospital, to Jaish-e-Mohammad. According spokesperson Col SD Goswami copters to assist the joint team GDP by 2.5 per cent in the coming trains. ing plan and thereafter issue deadwood”, sources said. make a call to Bhawalpur in to sources, the militants were said: intelligence inputs had of ground troops to neutralise years, asserting that Narendra The Indian Government has permanent connections only on The JMC and JDA were also Pakistan which was intercepted part of Jaish-e-Mohammad been available of a likely the terrorists, the sources said. Modi Government was especially signed an MoU with Japan so as to production of Building directed not to succumb to pres- by intelligence agencies. Afzal Guru Squad, which had attempt by terrorists to infil- The terrorists, with huge focusing on research and develop- improve the safety standards of Completion Certificate issued sure from any quarter and The area from where the been formed in Pakistan for trate into the military installa- quantity of RDX in their pos- ment works so that the transporter the Indian Railway. "We have by JMC and JDA following ensure that future constructions tions in Pathankot area. In session, made their way to the acts as a growth engine. signed the MoU with Japan to detailed inspection of the struc- take place as per the approved PM blames enemies of humanity for terror attack response, preparatory actions base from the back side where Earlier, little effort was made in make our safety standards on a par tures”, sources informed, adding plans, sources said. They, how- had been taken by the IAF to there is a jungle, they said. the field of research and develop- with theirs," he said. tried to strike at our strategic alties. “the JMC has also been asked to ever, stressed that Deputy Chief thwart any such attempt''. This was the second big ter- ment in the railways. However, the Addressing, Union Minister of area, a prominent airbase at “There were some inputs ensure that such constructions Minister, who is also Minister Col Goswami said it was ror attack in Punjab in less than NDA Government has signed State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh Pathankot. I appreciate our and hence there was caution. We get proper sewer lines only on Incharge Housing and Urban due to effective preparation and a year. Three terrorists had agreements with 14 countries said tendering has been done for armed forces and thank them for have exercised caution. If we completion of structures as per Development and Power, coordinated efforts by all secu- stormed a police station in Dina foiling our enemy’s attempt,” had not taken steps, there could duly approved building plans”. should personally monitor the rity agencies that the terrorists Nagar in Gurdaspur in July last Announced by Transport Minister, new Modi said, adding “our security have been bigger damage,” he They further informed implementation of these direc- were detected by aerial surveil- year before being eliminated in forces did not let them succeed.” said. that Deputy Chief Minister tives, which have the potential lance platforms as soon as they a 12-hour gunbattle. bus fleet for SRTC nowhere in sight “I want to assure our coun- Meanwhhile, Defence has made it clear that Chief to discourage illegal construc- entered the Air Force station at A team of National trymen that our armed forces Minister Manohar Parrikar the organization profitable, he vehicular traffic they have Engineers of PHE and PDD tions up to a large extent. Pathankot. He added that the Investigation Agency (NIA), have the strength to defeat the today chaired a high-level meet- said that it is difficult as the temporarily stopped issuing infiltrators were immediately mandated to probe terror cases, evil designs of our enemy,” he ing during which security of department has to give special permits for commercial vehi- Militant held for killing father, son engaged and contained within a today reached Pathankot IAF said. vital defence installations were services but efforts are afoot cles and are identifying the stone-throwing incidents. The against law and shall not be limited period, thus, preventing base to gather inputs about the Congratulating the armed reviewed and a decision was on this direction too. areas where it is genuine parts of the district continued to allowed at any cost," he added. them from entering the attack. The NIA was likely to forces “who are always ready to taken to focus more on integrat- The Minister further said requirement to issue such per- shut for the third day amid inci- Pulwama is on boil since Technical Zone, where ``high probe the attack. protect the country”, he said if ed efforts by the armed forces in that to ease the increasing mits. dents of stone-pelting. more than a week over the back- the country speaks out with the wake of terror attack at an Six youth were arrested from to-back killings of militants in unity, the “illwill of our enemies Air Force base in Pathankot CPI leader Bardhan dead Militants’ calls to Pak intercepted Pulwama Town while 4 were twin gunfights. will get destroyed.” Parrikar was briefed in detail comma." became the Deputy General ed the conversation. They had called to a particular spot near held from Kakapora hamlet of the Besides spontaneous shut- “I feel proud of our armed by National Security Advisor Earlier in the day, Raja said Secretary of CPI. He succeed- intercepted four international Pathankot where the terrorists district in overnight raids. "The downs, the district areas wit- forces”, said the Prime Minister Ajit Doval on the attack. the condition of Bardhan had ed Indrajit Gupta as General calls to Pakistan from Bamiyal boarded the vehicle. youths are involved in violent nessed large-scale violent stone- in his speech at the birth cente- The meeting focussed on the "worsened" with his blood pres- Secretary of the party in 1996. border area of Pathankot. The sources said that the car protests and that is why they have throwing protests. The stone- nary celebrations of intelligence inputs received and sure levels falling. CPI (M) general secretary The Handler replied: “Good, was used for travelling on an been arrested," said a senior throwing left dozens of cops and Dr.Shivarathri Rajendra the counter measures taken by "Condition of Comrade Sitaram Yechury paid tributes Keep on posting us, reach your untarred road and dumped after police official. He said the arrest- protesters injured. Mahaswamiji of Suttur Mutt the armed forces including Bardhan has worsened today. to Bardhan saying his wisdom, target’’. a while as the rim of the vehicle ed youth were also behind the Meanwhile, shutdown was which runs a string of educa- deployment of the NSG com- He was put off ventilator yes- experience and guidance will Another terrorist spoke to got damaged. attempts to install the insignia in observed in the district for the tional institutions benefitting mandos, personnel of the special terday and was able to breath be missed. his family members: “I’m going The terrorist then hijacked the memory of slain militants third day. During the shutdown, nearly a lakh students. forces belonging to both Army normally. But today, his blood "Red salute, Comrade to give my life’’. an SUV (Mahindra SUV X500) which was, however, foiled by clashes erupted in several areas Meanwhile, Home Minister and the IAF besides regular sol- pressure (level) fell and his Bardhan. We miss your wis- The Family member replied: in which a Superintendent of police. while the protesters also stoned Rajnath Singh today did not rule diers. condition has turned very criti- dom, experience & guidance," “Eat your food and then do what Punjab Police was travelling The police official made it vehicles defying strike. However, out the possibility of involve- During the 90-minutes meet- cal now," CPI national secre- he tweeted. you are there for’’. along with a friend and a cook. clear that they won't allow the police said the overall situation ment of Pakistan- based terror ing, which was also attended by tary D Raja said. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Sources said the conversa- The SP and the cook were installation of any militant remained peaceful in district and group Jaish-e-Mohammad in all the three Services chiefs and Bardhan, who lived in the Naqvi described the death of tion between militant and his forced to leave the vehicle memorial in the Town. "This is there was no major violence. Pathankot attack and said India the Defence Secretary, the secu- CPI headquarters in the nation- Bardhan is a "huge loss to family indicated that his family while the friend, a jeweller, was would hit back hard if there is rity of vital defence installation al capital, was admitted to the Indian politics." members were aware of their taken as hostage. Mufti spends 10th day in AIIMS any terror strike on its soil. were reviewed. hospital on December 7 after "My deep condolences to kin’s notorious plans. The terrorists snatched a infection and oxygen to provide faculty of AIIMS is monitoring “Pakistan is our neighbour- "It was decided to focus on he felt uneasiness and lost con- his family & well wishers," the The terrorists were in regu- mobile phone from them and relief to lungs, the spokesman the treatment of the Chief ing country. We want good rela- synergy between the assets of sciousness. Union Minister of State for lar touch with their Pakistani used it to dial the number in said. Minister. "The condition of the tions with not just Pakistan but the three forces as today's oper- Ardhendu Bhushan Minority Affairs tweeted. handlers, who even arranged a Pakistan which was used to call "His condition is being moni- Chief Minister is absolutely sta- with all our neighbours. We also ation was an example of how an Bardhan has been a leading JD (U)chief Sharad Yadav taxi for them by calling from a the driver of the Toyota Innova. tored continuously in ICU. His ble and it will take some time for want peace but if there is any operation should be held," the figure of the trade union move- said that the CPI stalwart had mobile number of that country, From this number, they had condition continues to be critical him to recover fully," he added. terror attack on India, we will sources said. ment and Left politics in epitomised the continuous sources said. called their handlers thrice and but stable," the spokesman said. Mufti Sayeed, after extensive give a befitting reply. We will Parrikar was given a detailed Maharashtra. stuggle for the cause of the Sources said the terrorists once to a family member who Hospital sources said that tour of Srinagar city on hit hard,” he said. overview about the intelligence Bardhan entered the elec- masses and was a "tall" leader had first used a Toyota Innova was told that they were on a sui- Sayeed was administered blood December 22, had complained of Asked about the possibility received and the action taken by toral politics in 1957 when he of the Left movement. vehicle yesterday and it has cide mission. transfusion since last night after exhaustion. On doctors' advice, of JeM’s involvement in the the security forces to thwart the won as an Independent candi- "I pay my rich tributes to been found that the driver was Security agencies have his condition, which had shown he was shifted to New Delhi for a attack, Singh said such a possi- attack by the group of terrorists, date in Maharashtra Assembly him. He was a tall leader who called from a Pakistan number. found that from the Pakistani some signs of improvement dur- thorough medical checkup. bility cannot be ruled out. suspected to be belonging to the polls but there failed to achieve always fought for the people's Security agencies are verify- mobile number, the handlers ing the day yesterday, worsened Meanwhile, Governor N N “The case will be probed by Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit. success in Lok Sabha and cause," Yadav said ing with the driver's family to were actively giving the direc- during the night. Vohra, who has been in touch the NIA but the possibility of Meanwhile, Parrikar tweeted Rajya Sabha polls. Recalling his long associa- find out whether he (driver) had tions to the terrorists. An official spokesman said with Mehbooba Mufti ever since JeM being behind the attack saying he compliments the secu- He later rose to become the tion with Bardhan, Yadav said been offering regular services to Since the Pakistani number Chief Minister, Mufti Mufti Sayeed fell ill, visited cannot be ruled out,” he said. rity forces for swift and effec- General Secretary and then he first heard him at a public Pakistan-based smugglers, who was under surveillance, security Mohammad Sayeed, who is AIIMS today afternoon. The Home Minister said tive response. President of All India Trade meeting when he was only 12 have links with the terrorists, or agencies were able to find out admitted in All India Institute of Besides discussions with the there were intelligence inputs "I salute the brave martyrs Union Congress, the oldest years old and went on to build was it a case of him not realis- the possible target of the terror- Medical Sciences (AIIMS), is concerned doctors, the Governor about possible terror attacks in for making the ultimate sacrifice trade union in India. a long political associatiom ing that it was a Pakistan num- ists, leading to dispatching of responding well to the treatment met Begum Mufti and Mehbooba Punjab and steps were taken while protecting our Bardhan had moved to with him after joining politics. ber. 160 NSG commandos, Army and is absolutely stable. Mufti before returning to Jammu which helped avert higher casu- Motherland," he added. (PTI) Delhi politics in 1990s and (PTI) The driver of the Innova was special forces besides others. He stated that a team of senior this evening.