Tag: Security forces
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3 terrorists killed, soldier martyred in encounter in J-K’s Ramban; hostage rescued
The encounter in Batote ensued after two suspected terrorists tried to stop a civil vehicle early today morning on NH244.
September 28, 2019 -
Terrorists try to stop vehicle, barge into home in J-K’s Ramban, take man hostage; firing on
Post the revocation of Article 370, militants have been resorting to civilian killings and threats to instil fear among the people so that the return of normalcy is prevented in the valley.
September 28, 2019 -
Restrictions in Kashmir to be lifted in next few days, must trust security agencies: Centre to SC
Jammu and Kashmir was put under virtual curfew on 5 August when the Modi government scrapped Article 370 and split the state into two union territories.
August 16, 2019 -
Army Commander chairs high-level core group meet amid Kashmir turmoil, reviews security
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir is under a lockdown with Section 144 imposed across Srinagar and other sensitive areas of the Valley.
August 6, 2019 -
Centre asks states, UTs to put security forces on high alert after Article 370 scrapped
In an unprecedented move, Union Home Minister Amit Shah proposed in the Rajya Sabha to revoke Article 370, that grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
August 5, 2019 -
8000 more troops airlifted to J-K; Army, IAF on high alert after Article 370 scrapped
The dramatic security clampdown had already stoked fears of the Centre scrapping Article 35A, which gives exclusive rights to the state’s residents in government jobs and land, or Article 370 which gives autonomous status to the state.
August 5, 2019 -
Kashmir unrest: Tensions spike as Omar, Mehbooba put under house arrest; Section 144 imposed, schools shut
Mobile internet services have been suspended across the state to 'prevent anti-social elements from spreading rumours'.
August 5, 2019 -
7 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh; huge cache of arms seized
The exchange of fire happened at around 6 am in the forest near Sitagota village under Baghnadi police station area, when a team of District Reserve Guard or DRG were out on an anti-Maoist operation.
August 3, 2019 -
‘Stay calm, don’t believe rumours’: Governor after J-K govt advisory to Amarnath pilgrims on terror threats
The Indian Army on Friday said that it has received confirmed intelligence inputs on terrorists backed by Pakistan army trying to disrupt Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
August 3, 2019 -
28,000 additional troops being deployed in J-K, say reports; MHA calls them ‘speculations’
Last week, the Centre had issued an order for the deployment of additional 10,000 troops of the paramilitary forces comprising the CRPF, BSF, SSB and ITBP in Jammu and Kashmir.
August 2, 2019 -
Army kills 3 militants, foils infiltration bid along LoC; India protests killing of civilian by Pak forces
Earlier on Tuesday, Two Pakistani soldiers and an Indian soldier were killed in heavy firing by Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir after Pakistan resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation.
July 31, 2019 -
Militant killed in J&K gunfight
The gunfight started after the militants fired at the security forces who were carrying out a search and cordon operation in Bugam village of Chadoora area.
June 30, 2019 -
Terrorist killed in gunfight with security forces in J-K’s Tral
Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter.
June 26, 2019 -
J-K Police busts HM terror module, arrests 5 terrorists ‘planning attack’ on security forces
The police also recovered a sophisticated improvised explosive device (IED) during the search.
June 19, 2019 -
Day after Major’s death, soldier martyred in J-K encounter; 2 militants gunned down
Meanwhile, two Army personnel who were injured in a powerful IED blast at Aarihal village in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday died today morning.
June 18, 2019 -
One terrorist killed in Sopore gunfight
According to reports, the gunfight erupted on Tuesday evening and continued overnight.
June 12, 2019 -
JeM terrorist shot dead by security forces in J-K’s Anantnag
The gunfight ensued after terrorists fired at the security forces who were carrying out a search and cordon operation in the area.
June 8, 2019