JAMMU KASHMIR POLICE
Amarnath Yatra: J-K Police issue special traffic advisory for yatra convoy, non-convoy movement
To ensure safe and efficient movement of pilgrims and other commuters during the holy Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police have issued an advisory on National Highway-44 with cut-off timings and instructions for various convoy and non-convoy movements.
J-K police like sword, war against terror cannot be won without it : DGP
In the relentless fight against terrorism, the J&K Police, led by a dedicated force, stands firm in its resolve to achieve victory. With unwavering determination and advanced weaponry, the force remains a formidable entity against the terror ecosystem, ensuring the safety and security of the region.
Amarnath Yatra 2024: How to register, routes, and do's & don'ts; All you need to know
The annual Amarnath Yatra to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir starts on June 29 and will conclude on August 19. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has made extensive arrangements for the pilgrims, including registration, safety measures, and medical facilities. The pilgrimage features two routes, elaborate security, and services like RFID tracking, insurance, and helicopter rides. This year, over 3.50 lakh pilgrims have registered, with hundreds of community kitchens and 38 mountain rescue teams ensuring their safety.
Gandoh Encounter: '3 terrorists neutralized, arms recovered', says Jammu’s ADGP Anand Jain
Doda (J&K): Security forces’ encounter with terrorists took place in Doda’s Gandoh on June 26. Additional Director General of Police of Jammu Anand Jain said that three terrorists have been neutralised in this encounter. He further told ANI that two M-4s and o...
Three militants killed, cop injured in Jammu & Kashmir's Doda
Three militants were killed and a police officer injured in an encounter in the Sinno area of Gandoh, Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The militants were foreigners involved in attacks on armed forces earlier this month. Police have recovered three rifles from them, including two M4 carbines.
Jammu & Kashmir: 38 specially-trained rescue teams to be deployed for Amarnath Yatra
38 Mountain Rescue Teams from various forces will be deployed for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrims' safety during the 52-day journey to the holy cave shrine at 3,880 meters.
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Amarnath Yatra: Police conducts mock drill at Jammu base camp ahead of annual pilgrimage
Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, police conducted a mock drill at the base camp in Jammu. quick reaction teams (QRTs) and special operations group (SoG) participated in the drill. The drill involved the first responder team and territorial officers for practical training, aiming to enhance readiness for any unforeseen incidents. An 'alert advisory' was issued urging vigilance in the region. The 52-day pilgrimage to the cave shrine in south Kashmir starts on June 29.
Narco-terror module busted in J-K's Kupwara, 3 held
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district arrested three individuals in connection with a narco-terror module, seizing arms, ammunition, and contraband. Acting on a tip, police and army personnel apprehended suspects involved in heroin trafficking. Two individuals were caught in possession of 500 grams of heroin, while a third was found with three pistols, ammunition, and explosives. Ongoing investigations are underway following the arrests.
Pak terrorist organisations including LeT, TRF target Jammu as Kashmir remains 'pacified': J&K police chief
Law enforcement agencies in Jammu are facing a new wave of terrorism, with a focus on the Jammu region. Recent attacks by groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba have prompted a shift in security strategy to combat escalating violence.
50 suspects detained in connection to Reasi terror attack: SSP
Reasi district police have detained 50 individuals in connection with the recent terrorist attack on a Hindu pilgrims' bus in the Kanda area of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The attack, which occurred on June 9, resulted in the deaths of ten pilgrims and left 33 others injured. The detentions were made following an investigation led by the Kanda Area Police Station, with search operations extended to Arnas and Mahore to uncover more evidence and apprehend any terrorists in hiding.
Liquid IEDs: New threat emerging in terrorism theatre of Kashmir
In a recent raid, Jammu and Kashmir police recovered difficult-to-detect liquid IEDs, marking their return to militancy after 17 years. The explosives were found with the help of an Over Ground Worker (OGW) arrested after a gunfight in Pulwama, where Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists Riyaz Dar and Rayees Dar were killed. Riyaz Dar, an A++ terrorist, and Rayees Dar, an A category terrorist, were involved in various terror activities. The police arrested four OGWs and discovered the liquid IEDs hidden in orchards. This raises concerns as liquid explosives can evade conventional detection methods.
Reasi Terror Attack: What happened? Deaths, terrorist group, police action, survivor's account
A bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi plunged into a deep gorge after an ambush by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday evening. The terrorists opened fire at the bus when it was en route from Shiv Khori temple to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine at Katra near Teryath village in the Poni area. The bus, a 53-seater, veered off the road and plunged into the deep gorge following the gunfire at around 6:15 pm, an hour before Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister in Delhi.
Reasi Attack: What's TRF, the group that attacked the Vaishno Devi pilgrims?
On Sunday, a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district was attacked, resulting in nine deaths and 33 injuries. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility and warned of more attacks. TRF, formed in 2019 post-Article 370 abrogation, has been active in numerous terror attacks, especially targeting minority Kashmiri Pandits.
Reasi terror attack: NIA team reaches J-K, to coordinate with local police
Terrorists opened fire at the 53-seater bus, on its way from the Shiv Khori temple to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, causing it to veer off the road and fall into a deep gorge near the Teryath village of the Poni area on Sunday. The bus was ferrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi.
Nine pilgrims killed, 33 injured as terrorists attack bus in J&K's Reasi
The officials said that the bus came under a suspected terrorist attack in the Kanda area of Teryath Village in Reasi district when it was on way from Shiv Khori temple to Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi.
J-K: Search operation underway in Reasi after terror attack
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has also arrived in Reasi and drones are also being used in search operation in dense forest areas in and around the incident site.
Long-active LeT commander among 2 killed in Pulwama
In an overnight encounter in Nehama, Pulwama, armed forces neutralized a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and his associate. The operation began following a tip-off about militants in the area, leading to an exchange of fire lasting until morning. Although the militants haven't been officially identified, officials believe they are Riyaz Sethri and Rayees Dar Riyaz, both prominent militants. Riyaz Sethri was involved in various incidents and played a role in recruiting youths into militant ranks.
J-K: LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter
Two terrorists of banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, one identified as a self-styled 'commander'. The operation, involving security forces, started following intelligence input and ended with the recovery of the bodies of the terrorists.
J-K: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Pulwama
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Nihama, Pulwama. Large cache of arms recovered in Kupwara. Indian Army eliminated three terrorists in Kulgam.
People who kept 'hisab-kitab' for Pakistan in the past queued up to vote this time: J&K Police chief
The Jammu and Kashmir administration and police have ensured a safe space for voters in the region during the recent Lok Sabha election, according to DGP Rashmi Ranjan Swain. This year's election saw a remarkable voter turnout, signaling a shift in the region's political landscape. The three Lok Sabha seats in the Valley, Srinagar, Baramulla, and Anantnag-Rajouri, recorded their highest-ever voter turnouts in the last three decades.
Launch pads across LoC active, around 70 terrorists waiting to infiltrate: J&K DGP
Around 60 to 70 terrorists are active on launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, posing a security challenge despite degraded capability, according to DGP Rashmi Ranjan Swain.
Attempt to murder case filed against 16 armymen in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir police have filed a case against 16 Army personnel, including three lieutenant colonels, in Kupwara district. The injured policemen were taken to SKIMS hospital in Srinagar for treatment.
Kupwara police station: 3 Lt Colonels among 16 booked for attempt to murder
Three army lieutenant colonels and thirteen others charged with attempted murder and dacoity for attacking Kupwara police station. The incident involved armed members of the 160 Territorial Army led by top Indian Army officers after questioning a Territorial Army jawan in relation to an alleged narcotics case.
JK terror attacks: Security forces given free hand to bring perpetrators to justice, says LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned recent terrorist attacks in Shopian and Pahalgam. On Saturday night, terrorists killed former sarpanch Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh in Shopian and injured a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag. Sinha expressed shock over the incidents, praised Sheikh's service, and extended condolences to his family.
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