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Militants attack cavalcade of Kashmir Minister, 3 killed (Third Lead)
Srinagar, Sep 21 (IANS) Three civilians were killed and 30 others, including security personnel, injured when militants hurled a grenade at the cavalcade of Jammu and Kashmir Minister Naeem Akhtar in Tral town on Thursday.
A woman was among the three civilians killed, while the injured included 21 civilians, seven CRPF troopers and two local policemen. The militants carried out the grenade attack near the main bus stand in Tral in Pulwama district.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti called up Roads and Buildings Minister Naeem Akhtar asking about his welfare in the aftermath of the attack.
State police chief S.P. Vaid who was earlier quoted as saying that PDP leader and cabinet minister Naeem Akhtar was the target, later denied having said so.
The police chief said all VIP cavalcades are targets of militants and that he had been wrongly quoted by a TV news channel as having said that the attack was aimed at the Minister.
The Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit issued a statement condemning the attack and alleged that it was carried out by “Indian agencies” to create a wedge between the people and Hizbul.
When the injured were being shifted to the sub-district hospital in Tral town, a group of people gathered outside the hospital alleging that civilians had been injured in retaliatory firing by security forces.
The police and Akhtar have categorically denied that security forces fired pellets and bullets after the attack.
“No pellets were used by the security forces who exercised maximum restraint to ensure that civilian casualties do not occur. Yes, some warning shots were fired in the air to ensure that further attacks by the militants do not take place,” police said.
Akhtar told reporters that he would never be able to avoid the pain with which he will have to live because innocent people were killed in the attack.
“This is neither in line with Islam nor humanity. How could anyone carry out the attack on the first day of the Muslim month of Muharrram when the entire Muslim world mourns the massacre of the innocent,” Akhtar said.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.