Tag: Terrorists
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Gunfight erupts in Kashmir
A gunfight erupted on Tuesday between militants and security forces in Kashmir's Budgam district, police said. As soon as the security forces cordoned off Durbugh village following information about the presence of the militants holed-up in a house, they were fired at, triggering the fighting. "Initial reports said one or two militants were hiding," the …
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March 28, 2017 -
Two militants killed while trying to ambush police in JK
In a swift action, two militants were on Sunday killed when they tried to ambush a police party that included three officers of the rank of superintendent of police in south Kashmir. The incident happened at Padgampora when a cavalcade of senior superintendents of police of Pulwama and Awantipora Raees Ahmed and Zahid Malik was …
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March 26, 2017 -
Two terrorists, one civilian killed in Kashmir encounter
Two terrorists and a stone pelting civilian were killed on Thursday during an encounter with security forces in the Padgampora village in the Pulwama district of South Kashmir. This is the first civilian killing following warning of Army Chief Bipin Rawat to the civilians not to indulge in stone pelting on security forces during an encounter …
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March 9, 2017 -
Terrorists used pipe bomb in train explosion: MP CM
The blast in the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train that left 10 people injured was carried out using a pipe bomb, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday. The explosion took place near Jabri station on Tuesday and the terrorists also used a timer, he said. The Madhya Pradesh Police arrested three suspects who …
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March 8, 2017 -
India wants Pak to take action against terrorists: Bambawale
India wants Pakistan to renounce violence and take "strong preventive action" against terrorists and extremists without discrimination, Indian High Commissioner to Islamabad Gautam Bambawale has said. "India wishes Pakistan well in its nation building process. India wishes to see a stable, moderate and prosperous Pakistan which is at peace with itself, at peace with its …
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February 11, 2017 -
India wants Pak to take action against terrorists: Bambawale
India wants Pakistan to renounce violence and take "strong preventive action" against terrorists and extremists without discrimination, Indian High Commissioner to Islamabad Gautam Bambawale has said. "India wishes Pakistan well in its nation building process. India wishes to see a stable, moderate and prosperous Pakistan which is at peace with itself, at peace with its …
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February 11, 2017 -
Demonetisation hit Maoists, terrorists: Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said demonetisation has dealt a blow to terrorism and Left-Wing Extremism in the country. Inaugurating the Eastern Sector Headquarters of CISF and Residential Complex here, he said many people don't want the poor and tribal people to prosper but misguide and exploit them. Appealing to the Maoists to …
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January 8, 2017 -
Army Chief Gen Rawat vows to crush cross-border terror
Indian Army's new chief, General Bipin Rawat, on Wednesday said that India will give a calibrated and “hard” response to terrorism emanating from across the border. “India will give a calibrated hard response to terror from across the border. We have to retaliate and ensure that the pain is felt by terrorists and their supporters,” …
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January 4, 2017 -
2 soldiers injured in gunfight in J-K
Two army soldiers were injured in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in an operation against the militants, police said. The incident occurred when following a tip off, security forces surrounded Shahgund (Hajin) village of Bandipora district early morning. There was information about some militants holed up in the area, the police revealed. "When the security …
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December 29, 2016 -
2 soldiers injured in gunfight in J-K
Two army soldiers were injured in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in an operation against the militants, police said. The incident occurred when following a tip off, security forces surrounded Shahgund (Hajin) village of Bandipora district early morning. There was information about some militants holed up in the area, the police revealed. "When the security …
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December 29, 2016 -
US designates 2 LeT leaders, front group as terrorists
The US government has designated two financial officers of the Lakshar-e-Taiba (LeT) who use Pakistan's financial system to raise and move funds, and an LeT front organisation Al-Muhammadia Students (AMS) as a terrorists. The Treasury Department announced Wednesday that it was designating LeT senior leaders, Muhammad Sarwar and Shahid Mahmood, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. …
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December 28, 2016 -
We won’t be cowed by terrorists: British PM
UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday issued a defiant anti-terrorism message ahead of Christmas, asking Britons to go to shops and entertainment events planned for the festive season and not be deterred by the Berlin attack that killed 12 people. "Of course our thoughts are with those who have been affected by the terrible …
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December 22, 2016 -
Gen Bajwa confirms death sentence on 4 terrorists
Pakistan’s army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday confirmed death sentences to four “hardcore terrorists” after they were found guilty of carrying out terrorist acts. This is the first time Bajwa has confirmed death sentences of terrorists after he assumed office on November 30. “Today Chief of Army Staff confirmed death sentences awarded to …
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December 5, 2016 -
BSF guns down intruder from Pakistan in Punjab
Border Security Force troopers have gunned down an intruder from Pakistan in north Punjab, official sources said on Saturday. The incident took place the Bamiyal sector near the Dinda border out post (BoP) in forward areas of Pathankot district. The intruder was killed after he came close to the border fencing on the Indian side …
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December 3, 2016 -
Australia passes bill to detain terrorists indefinitely
High-risk terror offenders in Australia may now be kept in jail even after serving their sentences, under legislation passed today that strengthens laws to tackle the threat posed by extremists. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull flagged the move in July, prompted by the frequency and severity of attacks around the world. It will allow Attorney-General George …
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December 1, 2016 -
Hunt continues for fugitives of Nabha jailbreak
Security agencies on Monday continued their hunt of six high-profile prisoners, including two terrorists and four gangsters, who had escaped after a sensational jailbreak at the maximum security Nabha Jail in Punjab a day earlier. Police and security agencies were alerted in six states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Routes …
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November 28, 2016 -
Hunt continues for fugitives of Nabha jailbreak
Security agencies on Monday continued their hunt of six high-profile prisoners, including two terrorists and four gangsters, who had escaped after a sensational jailbreak at the maximum security Nabha Jail in Punjab a day earlier. Police and security agencies were alerted in six states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Routes …
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November 28, 2016