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Karan Singh urges govt to shift Jammu division back under Nagrota Corps
In a statement, the former J&K governor said the spate of terrorist attacks in the Jammu region are a matter of great concern. "Some years ago, for some obscure reason, the Jammu division was removed from Nagrota and placed under Western Command in Chandigarh, over 200 miles away," he said.
Army chief reviews security situation along LoC in J-K; meets DGP, other police officers
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited Jammu to review Line of Control security, emphasizing readiness for challenges. His trip included assessments during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and anti-terror operations, highlighting collaboration between military and civil forces for regional security and development.
CDS General Anil Chauhan visits Jammu, holds security review
A series of security review meetings have been held at various levels to further chart out a strategy to deal with growing terrorism in the Jammu region with a strong arm.
Amid Iran drone strike in Israel, IAF increases security at air bases: Here is how five-layered system will protect 30 high security spots
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a plan to upgrade ground perimeter security at 30 of its air bases across the country, following the installation of a similar integrated perimeter security system (IPSS) at 23 air bases. The new security measures include a multi-layered, hi-tech surveillance and intrusion detection system, with features such as smart power fences, CCTV cameras, radars, and underground vibration detection systems. The move aims to bolster security in the wake of persistent threats of terror attacks on military establishments.
J-K LG flags off pilgrimage along heritage route to Varishno Devi shrine
The route starts from village Jagti (Nagrota) along Jammu-Srinagar national highway and passes through Jagdamba Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, Durga Mata Temple-Pangali, Shiv Temple-Thandapani, Shiv Shakti Temple, Raja Mandleek Temple and Raja Nowalgarh Temple in Marh-Drabi, Kali Mata Temple, Gundla Talab, Ram Darbar, Shiv Temple, Bamyal and Oli Temple Chhapanoo-Bamyal.
Indian Army launching 'Operation Sarvashakti' to counter Pakistan's attempts to revive terrorism in J&K
The Indian Army is launching "Operation Sarvashakti" to counter Pakistan's attempts to increase terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation will target terrorists on both sides of the Pir Panjal mountain ranges in the Union Territory. In recent times, terrorist groups supported by Pakistan have sought to revive terrorism in the Rajouri Poonch sector, resulting in the deaths of around 20 troops.
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Security experts call for strengthening of intelligence network, LoC management in Rajouri-Poonch belt
Security and defense specialists have urged the urgent enhancement of security management and intelligence networks along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu region. This area has seen 59 fatalities, including 24 security personnel and 28 terrorists, in terrorist incidents this year. Experts are alarmed by the escalating presence of terrorists in the region.
Our effort not just to contain but finish terrorism from J-K: DGP Dilbag Singh
Asserting that 99 per cent infiltration attempts from Pakistan on the border have been foiled in Jammu and Kashmir this year, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Wednesday said the security agencies are fully alert and working to finish terrorism rather than just contain it. He said the border security grid is "much stronger than ever" with the addition of "new elements" to scuttle any attempt from Pakistan to push terrorists and smuggle arms and narcotics.
Women, poor ignored by Congress governments in Himachal: CM Jai Ram Thakur
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur alleged that the Congress ignored welfare and progress of all sections, especially women, poor and downtrodden, despite remaining in power in the state for several years.
Jammu and Kashmir SIA submits chargesheet in court in Nagrota terror-financing case
According to the case details, a consignment of cash was being transported to south Kashmir from Punjab. A special team was constituted which set up a checkpost at the Sidhra bridge in the Nagrota area on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on November 17 last year and intercepted a vehicle, the officer said.
Sensitive data breach reported at Army Northern Command
It is unclear how the soldier managed to smuggle out a chunk of data from the heavily guarded command but sources described it as a ‘high level breach’, which could have a bearing on security of soldiers posted in the region. The Army declined to comment on the incident after ET reached out.
National Investigation Agency to probe Nagrota encounter case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the recent encounter at Nagrota in the Jammu region in which four terrorists of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Pakistan-based outfit, were killed by police, officials said on Friday.
'Indian security forces went 200 meters inside Pakistan to unearth tunnel used by terrorists to infiltrate'
A 150-metre long underground tunnel suspected to be used by terrorists for infiltration was detected near International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector on November 22.
Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla briefs P-5 heads of missions and others on Nagrota
The Heads of Missions were provided with a detailed information docket giving the details of the incident as it transpired as well as list of items and munition that were recovered from terrorists clearly indicating their Pakistani origins, sources added.
JeM's Nagrota plot could be a joint Pak-China effort; terrorists used tunnel to infiltrate
Security agencies suspect that the four Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants used a trans-border tunnel in J&K’s Samba district to infiltrate into India. The armed forces have launched a massive operation near the international border to identify the underground route.
Nagrota encounter: Evidence show terrorists were in touch with Pak handlers
Investigations into the Nagrota encounter case have revealed that the four slain Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were in constant touch with their handlers in Pakistan. According to sources, investigating agencies retrieved some text messages, suspected to have originated from the terrorists’ handlers in Pakistan, from the mobile phones recovered from the truck in which they had been travelling.
PM Modi holds security review; 'major attack' on 26/11 anniversary averted in Nagrota: Sources
According to sources, the four terrorists are likely from the United Nations-designated terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). "These terrorists used old modus operandi and had recently infiltrated the Indian side. An investigation is underway," they added.
Four Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists killed in encounter, had come to execute big plan: Police
In Srinagar, IGP, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said the four terrorists were on their way to the Kashmir valley to disturb the District Development Council (DDC) polls scheduled later this month, as Pakistan has been trying to cause trouble in the political process.
Four Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists killed in encounter near Nagrota
The four militants killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu region were on their way to the Kashmir valley to disturb the District Development Council (DDC) polls scheduled later this month.
Army to implement summer strategy for Jammu and Kashmir to stop infiltration and dominate Line of Control
The summer strategy also involves re-occupying some in-depth ‘winter vacated’ posts along the LoC that either cannot be occupied or are not air-maintainable due to the snow. However, even during winters the LoC remains well secured and there are no gaps.
Three terrorists killed, policeman injured after firing on Jammu-Srinagar NH
The group of three-four terrorists was on their way to Srinagar when the police team intercepted it at the Bann toll plaza, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh told PTI. Bann toll plaza in Nagrota is about 28 kilometers from the Jammu city.
Lt Gen Harsha Gupta assumes command of White Night Corps
On assuming the command of the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, Lt Gen Harsha Gupta exhorted all ranks to continue working with "the same zeal and enthusiasm," the spokesperson said.
Pak Infiltrators pick new moon, 2-5am bands to sneak in: Report
The report says both Jaish-e-Muhammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan would share GPS locations of points with their contacts in the Valley before arriving at the IB.
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