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Bodies of terrorists should not be handed over to families: Ex-DGP of J&K

The practice of handing over bodies of terrorists to their families in Kashmir should be stopped as their funerals are used by Pakistani agents to misrepresent facts and brainwash local youth, former police chief of Jammu and Kashmir S P Vaid has said.

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The practice of handing over bodies of terrorists to their families in Kashmir should be stopped as their funerals are used by Pakistani agents to misrepresent facts and brainwash local youth, former police chief of Jammu and Kashmir S P Vaid has said.

Talking to APN news channel, he also said that the quality of intelligence gathered from local people in Kashmir has improved a lot, which shows that Kashmiri people do not support terrorism.

Vaid, who served as Director General of Police in J&K from December 31, 2016 till September 6, 2018, said Pakistani agents coerce locals in Kashmiri, many a time at gun point, to make them associate with terrorism and subversive activities.

Referring to the funerals of terrorists killed in encounters with security forces, he said on these occasions, there is display of weapons by terrorists and the youth are brainwashed.

“It should be stopped. I have reports that work is in progress in this direction,” he said during a special programme on APN channel on militant activities in Kashmir and heightened aggression by Pakistan on the Line of Control (LoC).

The practice of handing over bodies to families for last rites is dangerous as Pakistani agents and subversive elements in Kashmir mobilise, in a well-organised manner, thousands of people, often through coercion, to create an anti-national narrative. As a sort of drill, these funerals are attended by some terrorists who fire from their weapons amid chants of anti-national slogans, creating an euphoria which is used by Pakistan and its proxies for propaganda as videos are then circulated on social media platforms.

The former top cop said that during the rule of elected government in J&K earlier there was “political pressure” to hand over bodies of local terrorists killed in encounters to their families but that situation no more exists.

“There are conditions to stop this (practice)… Now, J&K is directly under MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) and we will be able to do it,” he said.

Vaid, who took reins of J&K Police when the Valley was on boil in the aftermath of killing of top Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani, recalled how Pakistan used social media to provoke youngsters in Kashmir and brainwashed them.

Wani, a poster boy terrorist for Pakistan, was killed by security forces in July 2016 on the basis of a specific intelligence input. His killing was followed by large scale protests and violence in the Valley, which went on for months.

Asked whether the local intelligence about presence and activities of terrorists in Kashmir has improved in Kashmir, Vaid said, “The quality of local intelligence is very good. J&K police plays a key role. Common people play a big role. Technical aspect is also used. So we receive specific information about which house terrorists are hiding and security forces taking full advantage of it.”

He said as locals are giving inputs about presence of terrorists, it shows that they support security forces and are not with terrorism.

The former J&K Police chief also said that there is a good network of intelligence at the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border with Pakistan. “But from outside (India), we need better quality intelligence. There is scope for improvement as sometimes we get vague information about infiltration etc,” he added.

On the increased infiltration attempts in the recent weeks, Vaid said such bids usually rise in March-April period as snow melts in the mountains and Pakistan tries to push in maximum number of terrorists into J&K. “I read somewhere that even corona-infected people are being pushed into Kashmir to infect our forces and others. This shows how much Pakistan can stoop to,” he said.

Referring to the Handwara encounter in which a Colonel, a Major, two other Army personnel and a J&K police officer died while fighting terrorists, Vaid expressed confidence that commanders will assess what happened and take appropriate measures.

At the same time, the IPS officer, who served in J&K for over three decades, said the terrain in that area is difficult and it is not easy to ascertain from which house firing is taking place. In such encounters, sometimes casualty takes place on our side…Otherwise, there have been good operations in south Kashmir (where a number of terrorists were killed without any casualty on the forces’ side)… I salute the commanders and others who were martyred.”

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Pralhad Joshi appointed Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional charge of the Education Ministry after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the prolonged student protests over alleged examination paper leaks.

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.

The President’s office confirmed the appointment through an official communique issued on Saturday evening. Joshi will continue to hold his existing portfolio as Union Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs while also overseeing the Education Ministry.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid prolonged protests

Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation on the 35th day of the student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over alleged examination paper leaks.

In his resignation letter, the 57-year-old leader said he chose to step down to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation.

“For over four decades, I have dedicated myself to the cause of students, teachers, and educational reform. I have always believed that a robust, inclusive, and visionary education system forms the cornerstone of a strong nation,” Pradhan said.

CJP ends protest after Centre’s assurance

Hours after Pradhan’s resignation, CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, during a joint press conference with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, announced that the organisation was ending its protest in good faith after receiving assurances from the Centre that its demands would be addressed.

The resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan had been the principal demand of the organisation founded by Abhijeet Dipke, a Boston University graduate who returned to India to lead the campaign against alleged examination paper leaks.

Joshi reiterates government’s stand on students

A day before taking charge of the Education Ministry, Pralhad Joshi said the Centre remained committed to protecting students’ interests and ensuring strict action against irregularities affecting examinations.

He also alleged that anti-social elements were attempting to exploit the CJP-led protests and urged students to remain vigilant while continuing peaceful demonstrations.

“The Modi government has always stood with students and the youth. It remains committed to taking strict action against any irregularities or injustices that affect their future,” Joshi had said.

He added that while students have every right to protest peacefully, they should ensure that their genuine concerns are not misused by anti-social elements.

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Dharmendra Pradhan submits resignation to PM Modi amid student protests

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hours before the third round of talks between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party.

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a major development amid the ongoing student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

Pradhan announced the decision through a post on X, just hours before the Centre was scheduled to hold the third round of talks with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading the agitation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.

The resignation of the Education Minister had remained the primary demand of the protesters, who have been camping at Jantar Mantar for more than a month seeking accountability and reforms in the examination system.

The latest development comes at a crucial time as both sides prepare for another round of discussions aimed at resolving the prolonged standoff.

As of now, there has been no official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office on whether Pradhan’s resignation has been accepted. Further details are awaited.

Resignation comes before key Centre-CJP meeting

The announcement was made only hours before representatives of the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party were expected to meet for the third round of negotiations.

The talks are being closely watched as the government attempts to end the month-long protest, with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan remaining one of the protesters’ central demands.

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CJP says Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation non-negotiable ahead of third round of talks

CJP has hardened its stand before the third round of talks with the Centre, insisting that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation remains its primary and non-negotiable demand.

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains its top demand, just hours before the third round of discussions with the Centre on Saturday.

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the organisation would see little purpose in continuing negotiations if the government was unwilling to remove the minister.

In a post on X, Ranka said Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was “non-negotiable” and added that there was no point in holding further discussions if the government rejected the demand.

The third round of talks is scheduled for Saturday afternoon after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met CJP representatives for nearly two hours during the second round of discussions on Friday.

According to the CJP, it has placed three key demands before the Centre:

  • Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
  • A guarantee that no legal action will be taken against protesting students.
  • Compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak.

During Friday’s meeting, the Centre agreed in principle to two of the demands — ensuring no legal action against protesting students and providing compensation. However, the demand for the Education Minister’s resignation remains unresolved.

Speaking after the meeting, JP Nadda said the protesters had also submitted five suggestions for reforms to the examination system. He said the government would hold internal discussions before responding during Saturday’s meeting.

Government sources, however, indicated that Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is not under consideration. According to the sources, the government believes resignation is not the appropriate course of action and continues to back the minister.

Meanwhile, the Centre has announced several measures aimed at tackling examination paper leaks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to hear paper leak cases, while the government is preparing amendments to strengthen the law with stricter punishments and higher fines.

The Centre has also replaced the Education Secretary and removed 47 officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA), while promising broader reforms within the examination body.

Responding to the action against NTA officials, Ashutosh Ranka said the move alone was insufficient. He maintained that accountability ultimately rests with the Education Minister and reiterated that Dharmendra Pradhan must resign.

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