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Ex-Agniveers to get quota, age relief: CAPF Chiefs
"CISF has made all the preparations in this regard", CISF DG Neena Singh said, adding now 10% of the posts in constable recruitment will be reserved for Agniveers. Also, they will be given exemption from physical test. Singh added that former Agniveers will also get relaxation in age limit.
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.
District administration of Jiribam in Manipur has formed a reconciliation forum
Tension in Jiribam district escalated, leading to CRPF deployment after a killing. Clashes over Scheduled Tribe status resulted in 900 seeking refuge in Assam, with riots causing 220 deaths and 1,500 injuries.
Srinagar: Another batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra from Pathna Chowk base camp
The annual yatra which lasts for 45 days is a major concern of the government amid the recent terrorist attacks in Jammu Kashmir. The administration has left no stone unturned to ensure the safety and well-being of the pilgrims amidst the heightening concerns and the challenging terrain of the route.
Manipur: Security forces hold joint combing operations to restore stability in Jiribam
Assam Rifles, along with CRPF and Manipur Police, conducted a large-scale joint combing operation in Jiribam, Manipur, to reinforce security following an attempted arson. Over 100 security personnel patrolled sensitive areas, using drones and river patrols for surveillance. They engaged with local leaders to facilitate the return of displaced people. Locals praised the security efforts. Earlier, Assam Rifles organized a medical camp for internally displaced people, providing medical services and relief materials as part of their ongoing humanitarian assistance program. These efforts aim to restore peace and support the affected population.
Three suspected JeM terrorists killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K's Doda
Three terrorists, suspected to be affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, were killed in a gunfight that lasted over six hours in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. The incident occurred amid an intensified cordon-and-search operation launched by the police, Army, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following twin terrorist attacks in the hill district on June 11 and 12. Security forces intensified their anti-terrorist operations and announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh each on information about four Pakistani terrorists believed to have infiltrated the district.
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CRPF troopers deployed in Manipur's Jiribam District following farmer's killing
Tension gripped the area after the killing of 59-year-old farmer Soibam Saratkumar Singh on June 6. Around 900 tribals belonging to the Kuki and Hmar communities took shelter at the homes of relatives and friends in two villages – Haokippunji and Hmarkhawlienin - in the Cachar district of southern Assam, after violence broke out.
Home Minister reviews J-K security situation; calls high-level meeting on June 16
Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a review of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following a series of terror incidents, including an attack on a bus carrying pilgrims. He has called for a high-level meeting on June 16, which will be attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, top Army and CRPF officials, and others. The recent attacks in Reasi, Kathua, and Doda districts have resulted in the deaths of nine pilgrims and a CRPF jawan, with several others injured. Two suspected Pakistani terrorists were also killed in an encounter in Kathua district, with a significant amount of arms and ammunition recovered.
J&K: DGP talks tough on terror, warns locals supporting terrorism
In response to four terror attacks in four days, Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police, R R Swain, accused Pakistan of attempting to disrupt peace through mercenaries. He emphasized that Indian forces are resolute in providing a strong counter-response. Swain warned local collaborators of severe consequences, highlighting that they risk their families, land, and jobs unlike Pakistani terrorists who have nothing to lose.
J&K cops suspect role of 'fresh infiltrators' in Kathua, Doda attacks
J&K Police, in their internal communication in Jammu, has directed the forces in Rajouri and Jammu areas to remain alert as there is possibility of similar or "suicidal attacks" on security forces, security installations and camps in areas like Sunderbani, Akhnoor and Dumana in the next 48 hours.
'Terrorists panicked, fired randomly': How security forces thwarted terror plot in Kathua
The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district unfolded in a tense sequence, starting with two suspected infiltrators seeking water from villagers, who grew suspicious and raised an alarm. The terrorists responded with indiscriminate firing, injuring one person. Security forces engaged the terrorists, killing one while the other continued to resist. CRPF jawan Kabir Dass was critically injured and later succumbed to his wounds. Despite the intensity, DIG Sunil Gupta and SSP Anayat Ali Choudhary narrowly escaped harm. This incident follows a recent attack on a bus carrying pilgrims, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
CRPF jawan molests two women in Kolkata's Chitpur
A CRPF jawan was on Monday arrested for allegedly molesting two women in the city's Chitpur area, an officer said. The jawan, who was returning from election duty in Baruipur in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, reached the Kolkata railway station on Sunday night from where he was scheduled to board a special train, he said.
Government dismisses CRPF DIG Khajan Singh on sexual misconduct charges
The Union government dismissed CRPF DIG Khajan Singh from service over sexual misconduct charges filed by female personnel. The dismissal order, effective from May 31, followed two show-cause notices, approved by the home ministry and UPSC. Singh denied the allegations, but the CRPF probe found him guilty.
NSA Doval suggests jointness among central armed police forces
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said that the country's economic progress would have been faster if its borders had been more secure and defined. Doval highlighted that the country's power has grown immensely in the last decade, and that border guarding forces must remain on alert 24/7 to protect national interests and the country. He also highlighted the importance of borders as they define sovereignty.
Chhattisgarh: 30 Naxalites surrender before security forces in Bijapur district
In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, 30 Naxalites surrendered to security forces, including nine with a combined bounty of Rs 39 lakh on their heads. Six women were among those who turned themselves in. Notable surrenderers included members with rewards ranging from Rs 1 to 8 lakh each. Police said that 76 Naxalites have surrendered in the district this year.
Indian Army, CRPF, and J&K Police apprehend two suspects with weapons in Shopian
Indian security forces, including the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police, apprehended two suspects in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, seizing a pistol, two hand grenades, and other warlike items. The operation, based on specific intelligence, demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated efforts in maintaining security in the region.
125 security posts set up deep inside Naxal-hit areas in 4 years: Officials
According to the data of the Ministry of Home Affairs, LWE-related violence has declined by 52 per cent in the country and the number of deaths by 69 per cent, from 6,035 to 1,868, in the period between 2014 and 2023 as compared to the period from 2004 to 2014.
Chhattisgarh: 16 Naxals surrender in Bijapur district
In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, 16 Naxals surrendered, including Arun Kadti and Ramesh Hemla, with bounties totaling Rs 13 lakh on their heads. Kadti was involved in an attack on security forces in Sukma in 2024, while Hemla was a high-ranking Naxal leader with numerous warrants pending against him. They were given immediate assistance and will be provided with rehabilitation facilities. Additionally, in a separate encounter, ten Naxals were killed on the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts, continuing the crackdown on Left Wing Extremism in the region.
Udhampur: Anti-terror operation enters day 3, forces deploy unmanned aerial vehicle to track terrorists
Security forces are using an unmanned aerial vehicle to track down the terrorists, who are hiding, taking cover of thick vegetation.
Village Defence Guard member killed in encounter with gunmen in J&K's Udhampur
A Village Defence Guard member was killed in a confrontation with unidentified gunmen in Panara village of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. The incident occurred when armed forces, accompanied by the VDG member Muhammad Shareef, encountered individuals behaving suspiciously. An exchange of fire ensued, resulting in Shareef's injury and subsequent death. The J&K Police initiated action based on intelligence about terrorists near Basantgarh police station, leading to the clash.
Manipur: 2 CRPF personnel killed in militant attack
Two CRPF personnel were killed and two others injured in a militant attack on a security force camp in Manipur's Bishnupur district. The attack targeted an IRBn camp at Naranseina, with bombs exploding in the outpost of CRPF's 128 battalion. The deceased were CRPF sub-inspector N Sarkar and head constable Arup Saini, while the injured received splinter wounds.
'Major breakthrough' ahead of polls as 3 powerful IEDs seized in J-K's Poonch
Officials reported a significant breakthrough on Wednesday, as they discovered three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at a terrorist hideout in the border district of Poonch. The IEDs, weighing between three to 20 kgs each, were deemed a crucial find, particularly given the proximity to the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
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