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Jammu military Op: NIA chief visits site, likely to takeover case

National Investigation Agency of India. [File Photo]

Jammu: National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India Chief Kuldeep Singh on Saturday visited the military operation site in Jammu’s Sunjwan, where two Jaish-e-Muhamamd fidayeen were killed on April 22, and two days ahead of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu’s Samba.

Officials said that NIA chief was accompanied by the Inspector General of CRPF Jammu, he was briefed about the gun battle by CRPF officers.

Earlier on Friday evening, a team of the NIA had visited the operation site and collected first-hand information. The agency is likely to take over the case for a thorough investigation.

Besides the two Jaish fidayeen , a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer was also killed in the operation that took place near  Sunjwan Military Station, Jammu.

Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh had said the two fidayeen were part of a suicide squad of Pakistan-based JeM and their infiltration could be a “big conspiracy” to sabotage the prime minister’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

Modi is scheduled to visit Samba district’s Palli village, 17 km from here, on National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24. He is also scheduled to address a gathering there.

According to officials, a multi-tier security setup has been put in place for the Modi’s visit.

 

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