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Teenager apprehended for sharing information with Pakistani handlers| India News

Teenager apprehended for sharing information with Pakistani handlers| India News

A 15-year-old boy has been apprehended in Punjab’s Pathankot for allegedly sharing information about sensitive locations with Pakistani handlers, police said on Tuesday According to police, the boy was radicalised on a social media platform. (HT Photo) According to police, the boy was radicalised on a social media platform. Police had received information that the boy was in contact with and was providing information concerning the country’s security to Pakistan military officers, ISI and frontal organisations running terror modules in that country, Pathankot Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Daljinder Singh Dhillon said. On the basis of this information, the boy was apprehended on Monday and questioned, the SSP told reporters in Pathankot. The SSP said the boy had lost his father, who resided in J-K, over an year back and suspected that he was murdered. Police investigations did not find that the boy’s father was murdered but the boy suspected so and it affected his psyche, the SSP said. The boy visited many social media platforms and during this he fell in the trap of …

15-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Pathankot On Charges Of Spying For Pakistan’s ISI | India News

15-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Pathankot On Charges Of Spying For Pakistan’s ISI | India News

Last Updated:January 06, 2026, 09:04 IST Police said the minor had been sharing sensitive information related to India with ISI handlers for the past one year. Minor Held for Alleged Pakistan Spying in Pathankot Pathankot police have arrested a 15-year-old boy on charges of spying for Pakistan. The police have alleged that the teenager was in contact with handlers linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to the police, the minor had been sharing sensitive information related to India with ISI handlers for the past one year. Officials said the information was passed on through communication channels that are now under investigation. ISI targeting children Police officers stated that the case has raised serious concerns, as investigations suggest that ISI is attempting to target and recruit young children for espionage activities. They added that this trend poses a significant security risk. Alert issued across Punjab Authorities said that other minors in Punjab are also suspected to have links with ISI operatives. As a precaution, police stations across the state have been alerted …

Punjab rural poll landslide boosts AAP run for 2027; Cong totters; SAD bounces back in Malwa | Political Pulse News

Punjab rural poll landslide boosts AAP run for 2027; Cong totters; SAD bounces back in Malwa | Political Pulse News

The results of the rural local body polls in Punjab brought cheers for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), came as a relief for the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and left the BJP disappointed, even as the Opposition parties accused the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government of “excesses”. The principal Opposition Congress, which finished a distant runner-up, claimed that these polls were “no barometer to check the popularity of the government”. The panchayat poll results also renewed the buzz over a possible alliance between the Akali Dal and the BJP. Calling the results a “grand victory” ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls, the AAP said they indicated “lack of anti-incumbency even after nearly four years in power” in the state. The Sukhbir Badal-led SAD, which is trying to revive itself after being plagued by factionalism and infighting for a long time, claimed that the results showed the party was “inching towards victory in the 2027 Assembly polls”. A total of 347 zila parishads and 2,838 panchayat samitis across the state went to the polls with ballot …

Blackout enforced in Jammu, Pathankot, Moga, among other places as Pakistan violates ceasefire

Blackout enforced in Jammu, Pathankot, Moga, among other places as Pakistan violates ceasefire

Pakistan violated the ceasefire yet again after reaching an understanding of stopping firing and military action with India. Pakistani Drones were sighted at several places in India as India enforced blackouts at key places. New Delhi: As Pakistan violated the ceasefire yet again, hours after reaching an understanding with India, blackouts have been enforced at several places in India and near the Pakistan border. Blackouts have been enforced in Jammu, Pathankot, and Moga, among other places as Pakistan violates the ceasefire. The move comes amid heightened security concerns after reports of suspicious aerial activity, including sightings of Pakistani drones near the border regions. Authorities have activated air attack alert sirens in affected areas and instructed residents to remain indoors as the civilians get concerned yet again due to Pakistan’s latest move. Officials have stated that the Border Security Force (BSF) has been given a free hand at the border to respond, and any retaliation will be appropriate and proportionate to the threat. The situation is being closely monitored, and further updates are expected as the …

From Jammu to Pathankot to Barmer, full list of places where Pakistani drones were spotted and destroyed

From Jammu to Pathankot to Barmer, full list of places where Pakistani drones were spotted and destroyed

A complete blackout has been enforced in, Akhnoor and Udhampur region of Jammu and Kashmir; Ambala and Panchkula area of Haryana. The blackout was also enforced in Firozpur of Punjab and Jaisalmer of Rajasthan. New Delhi: In a fresh escalation of conflicts between India and Pakistan, several Pakistani drones were spotted in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot sectors on Friday. Moreover, explosions were heard in the Samba sector of Jammu as India’s air defence intercepted Pakistani drones amid a complete blackout in the region. One Pakistani drone has hit a residential area in Firozpur and injured a family. Soon after the incident was reported, the injured ones were rushed to hospital for further treatment. Meanwhile, a precautionary blackout has been enforced in multiple areas amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. A complete blackout has been enforced in, Akhnoor and Udhampur region of Jammu and Kashmir; Ambala and Panchkula area of Haryana. The blackout was also enforced in Firozpur of Punjab and Jaisalmer of Rajasthan. Full list of areas where Pakistani drones spotted Jammu Samba …

Pakistani drones intercepted in Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot amid escalating tensions | Latest News India

Pakistani drones intercepted in Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot amid escalating tensions | Latest News India

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated on Friday evening as Pakistani drones were intercepted over Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot.  A city view during the blackout in Jammu on Friday.(Omar Abdullah – X) As blasts echoed, Jammu was plunged into darkness, with sirens blaring across the city. Red streaks lit the sky as India’s air defence intercepted Pakistani drones during a blackout in Nagrota. Pakistani drones were also shot down in Rajasthan’s Barmer, Pokhran, Jaisalmer, and Phalodi. In Srinagar, mosque loudspeakers were used to warn locals to turn off their lights as a precautionary measure. The blasts occurred amid ongoing cross-border shelling by Pakistan, a response to India’s recent airstrikes on terrorist hideouts as part of Operation Sindoor. “Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am,” Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah wrote in a post on X. He also shared an image of the city in darkness, captioning it, “Blackout in Jammu now. Sirens can be heard across the city.” In a separate post, he urged residents …

Complete blackout in Jammu after Pakistani drones spotted in Samba, Pathankot

Complete blackout in Jammu after Pakistani drones spotted in Samba, Pathankot

India-Pakistan conflict: Explosions were heard in various places of Jammu as India’s air defence started intercepting Pakistani drones amid blackout. Explosions were heard in Poonch due to shelling from the Pakistani side.  New Delhi: Amid escalated tension between India and Pakistan, the latter’s drones were sighted in Jammu, Samba and Pathankot sector on Friday. Apart from this, massive explosions were heard in Jammu on Friday evening as India’s air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid complete blackout. The development comes just a day after Pakistan used 300-400 drones to attack at least 36 military establishments in India. Earlier in the day, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed by Pakistan across 36 locations, with several being shot down by Indian forces using both kinetic and non-kinetic methods. Initial investigations suggest the drones were Turkish-made Asisguard Songar models. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said during the press briefing, “On the night of May 7 and 8, the Pakistani army violated Indian airspace several times over the entire western border to target military infrastructure. …

Railways runs 5 special trains from Jammu, Udhampur, Pathankot; Officials say blackouts won’t affect op | India News

Railways runs 5 special trains from Jammu, Udhampur, Pathankot; Officials say blackouts won’t affect op | India News

In the wake of the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan, the Indian Railways Friday ran five special trains, including a Vande Bharat train, to facilitate passengers in the border cities of Jammu, Udhampur and Pathankot. Sources said that around 300 people associated with Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, including cricketers and supporting staff, took a special Vande Bharat train to reach Delhi. On Thursday night, the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Dharamsala was called off after flood lights at the HPCA Stadium went off due to security reasons. Story continues below this ad “Players and support staff of the IPL teams took the Vande Bharat train from Jalandhar. After closure of airports in the border areas amid escalating India-Pakistan tension, the Railways ran special trains to facilitate cricketers and common passengers,” said the source. Officials said that over 8,000 people travelled in these special trains to Delhi from these cities, which are facing multiple blackouts and threat of attacks from Pakistan. “A special train with 12 unreserved and 12 …

No Security Clearance, IPL 2025 Players Won’t Leave By Train From Pathankot. This Is The Alternative Measure

No Security Clearance, IPL 2025 Players Won’t Leave By Train From Pathankot. This Is The Alternative Measure

The PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 match was cancelled on Thursday.© BCCI/IPL After the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off, several reports claimed that players present in the hill town of Himachal Pradesh will leave for Delhi or any other city via train. But now, a fresh development has happened. The Indian Railways have not been given permission due to security reason to transport the players to Delhi from Pathankot. Now, a the players will be transported via bus.  The development comes after Thursday’s IPL 2025 match between PBKS and DC was called off after just 10.1 overs of play at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, due to the ongoing military tension between India and Pakistan. Drone strikes from Pakistan resulted in blackouts in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur, all of which are in close proximity to Dharamshala. At around 9:30pm on Thursday evening, one of the four floodlights went off and soon the ground became partially dark. That’s when the players and umpires made their …

After Jammu, Heavy Shelling Reported At Punjab’s Pathankot Airbase

After Jammu, Heavy Shelling Reported At Punjab’s Pathankot Airbase

Last Updated:May 09, 2025, 00:47 IST After the Pakistani military targeted Jammu airport, India initiated counter-measures followed by a total blackout in Jammu city and adjoining areas Artillery shelling and drone attacks were reported from Punjab’s Pathankot on May 7. (Image: News18/video grab) Soon after Pakistan made an attempt to target Jammu airport on Thursday evening, heavy artillery shelling was reported from the airbase in Punjab’s Pathankot. The threat, however, was neutralised using and no losses were reported from the area, officials said. “Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu & Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses. Threat neutralised by #IndianArmedForces as per SoP with kinetic & non-kinetic means,” said a post on the X handle of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS). Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu & Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses.Threat neutralised by #IndianArmedForces as per SoP with kinetic & non-kinetic means.#OpSindoor… pic.twitter.com/TZlU9BSR9U— HQ IDS …