KASHMIR ATTACK
Kathua ambush: J-K, Punjab police, BSF officials discuss ways to strengthen security grid along IB
Senior BSF and police officials met in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir after terrorists ambushed an army patrol, killing five and injuring five more on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar mountain road near Badnota village. The meeting aimed to review security along the International Border and address any vulnerabilities. Officials suspect the terrorists infiltrated from across the border and are conducting a massive manhunt, detaining over 50 individuals for questioning.
Use of M4 carbine assault rifles in terror attacks in J-K alarming: Experts
The use of American-made M4 carbine assault rifles by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir has raised concerns among experts. These rifles, left behind by the US Army after its Afghanistan pullout in 2021, have reportedly been obtained by terrorists through Pakistani handlers. The M4 carbine, known for its maneuverability and lethal steel bullets, poses a significant threat due to its advanced capabilities. Despite efforts to secure these weapons, their presence has intensified attacks in the region, prompting security forces to adapt strategies to counter this evolving threat.
Soldiers fired 5,189 rounds, forced terrorists to retreat: officials after Kathua ambush
Two days after the ambush in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district that killed five army personnel, officials are piecing together the events. Heavily armed terrorists attacked the 22 Garhwal regiment's convoy, but the jawans fired over 5,100 rounds to protect their injured colleagues and repel the terrorists. Despite injuries, soldiers like Rifleman Kartik Singh continued fighting. The ambush, claimed by the Kashmir Tigers, marks an escalation in violence. Security forces are conducting extensive search operations in Kathua and neighboring districts to apprehend the terrorists.
Kathua terror attack: Article 370 had nothing to do with militancy, says NC leader Omar Abdullah
Five soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO) and a J&K police constable, were killed on Monday in a terrorist ambush on a military patrol truck in Badnota village, Kathua district. "They (BJP) were claiming that entire militancy is linked...
Kathua Attack: Five slain soldiers hailed from Uttarakhand, CM Dhami pays tributes
The attack occurred on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road in a remote area, approximately 150 km from Kathua town, at around 3:30 pm. Elite para commandos have been deployed on the ground, engaging in intermittent exchanges of fire as the operation continues. Notably, this incident coincided with the 8th death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, adding a sombre context to the situation.
DGP reviews ongoing anti-terror operation in J&K's Kathua
DGP R R Swain, with Vijay Kumar and Anand Jain, reviewed the Kathua operation targeting terrorists who ambushed two Army vehicles, killing and injuring five soldiers each. The 3:30 pm attack involved indiscriminate firing on Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road near Badnota. The search resumed post heavy rains with Army, police, CRPF, para-commandos, sniffer dogs, drones, and helicopters.
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Killing of five Army personnel in Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua will not go unavenged, says government
Five Army personnel were killed and as many injured on Monday when a group of heavily-armed terrorists ambushed a patrolling party in Badnota area in Kathua. A massive search operation has already been launched to hunt down terrorists responsible for the attack. "I am deeply anguished at the loss of five of our brave Indian Army Soldiers in a terrorist attack in Badnota, Kathua (J&K)," the defence minister said on X.
Reasi terror attack case: NIA conducts searches at multiple locations in J-K's Rajouri
The NIA's investigation into the Reasi terror attack reveals the intricate network of support for the terrorists, emphasizing the crucial roles of logistics and food supply. By examining seized material, the agency aims to unravel the full extent of the terror conspiracy, shedding light on the complexities surrounding the attackers.
Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting, directs agencies to implement area domination, zero-terror plans in Jammu
Home Minister Amit Shah directed security agencies in Jammu to implement area domination and zero-terror plans, replicating successes in Kashmir. The government aims to crack down on terrorists through innovative means, as discussed in a high-level meeting to review the security situation after recent attacks in the Union Territory.
Amid rising terror attacks in J&K, government increases armed forces, but will it be enough?
Terrorism has resurfaced in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri, with highly trained Pakistani terrorists posing a significant challenge. Despite intensified patrolling, searching dense forests remains difficult. The government has responded with heightened security measures and a focus on securing communities. With concerns rising over infiltration and cross-border trafficking, innovative strategies are being employed to counter the threat and ensure the safety of the region.
A day after Amit Shah's security meeting, encounter breaks out in Bandipora
Bandipora encounter: Earlier on Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on the security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir and directed all security agencies to "work in a mission mode and ensure quick response in a coordinated manner."
Recent terror incidents desperate attempt by Pak handlers to keep shops running: J-K DGP
Director General of Police R R Swain stated that recent terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir were desperate attempts by cross-border handlers to maintain their operations after significant setbacks to terror infrastructure in the region. He emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it with security agencies to ensure effective responses.
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.
Deploy 'full spectrum' of counterterror tools: PM Modi on situation in J&K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for deployment of Indian counter-terror capabilities after terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including fatal shooting of bus transporting pilgrims to temple in Reasi.
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.
3 attacks in 3 days: After Reasi attack, terror strikes again in Jammu & Kashmir; security forces on high alert
Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed three separate attacks within a mere three-day period, escalating tensions in the region. Following a recent terrorist strike in Reasi, another wave of violence has unfolded, prompting intensified security measures. The attacks included an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces in Doda district. Additionally, security forces also engaged in an operation to apprehend a terrorist hiding in Saida Sukhal village in Kathua district.
J&K: Encounter continues between terrorists, security forces in Doda; 6 injured
In Jammu and Kashmir's Doda, terrorists attacked a security checkpoint, injuring five soldiers and a sub-divisional special police officer. The encounter began after the attack on a joint checkpost by police and Rashtriya Rifles. This incident follows recent terror attacks in Hiranagar and Reasi, resulting in casualties and ongoing search operations.
J&K: One terrorist killed in exchange of firing with security forces in Saida Sukhal village; operation underway
One terrorist killed in exchange of firing with security forces in Saida Sukhal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Tuesday, informed police. "I am in continuous online contact with DC Kathua Rakesh Minhas in the wake of terrorist attack on a house in village Saida in Hiranagar sector close to the International Border. I am also in touch with SSP Kathua Sh Anayat Ali Choudhary who is on the spot," said Minister Jitendra Singh.
Reasi terror attack: Combing operation launched to track down terrorists
Security forces initiated a large-scale search operation to apprehend terrorists behind the deadly attack on a bus in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district that claimed nine lives. The bus, transporting pilgrims, was ambushed by terrorists, resulting in it plunging into a gorge. Multi-dimensional cordons have been set up in the area, and a thorough combing operation, supported by surveillance equipment, has commenced to track down the attackers believed to be hiding in the rugged terrain.
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.
'Reasi attack marks a shift in terrorist activities'
According to the Union home ministry data, the number of civilians killed in Jammu and Kashmir in the first five months of this year was eight till May 31, this year.
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.
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