Asim Kamal And Sumir Kaul

Stories by Asim Kamal And Sumir Kaul

After a decade of probe, CBI closes case against sacked captain in naval war-room leak

After a decade of probe, CBI closes case against sacked captain in naval war-room leak

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2018

The agonising wait for justice notwithstanding, the former navy captain soldiered on, doing low-paying jobs for Rs 20,000 a month and even ploughing farms owned by others to sustain his family. He has lost many jobs because of his past.

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2018

The officials said the case was re-registered by the NIA recently and it has initiated investigations into it.

Rahul will lead Congress to victory in 2019 polls: Ahmed Patel

Rahul will lead Congress to victory in 2019 polls: Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2018

'Gujarat poll results have boosted the morale of Congress workers, not only in Gujarat but all over India'

117 Kashmiri youths joined terrorist groups in 2017 so far

117 Kashmiri youths joined terrorist groups in 2017 so far

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2017

The number is an all time high for the state with south Kashmir emerging as one of the main hubs, providing cadres to terrorist groups.

Dineshwar Sharma's visit to valley: Many favour talks with separatists

Dineshwar Sharma's visit to valley: Many favour talks with separatists

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

From the necessity of talking to Hurriyat separatists to appointing a tehsildar, Dineshwar Sharma heard it all during his visit to the valley

No magic wand, but serious effort for peace: Dineshwar Sharma

No magic wand, but serious effort for peace: Dineshwar Sharma

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2017

The former Intelligence Bureau director added that no one should jump to conclusions before the process of talks with various stakeholders in Kashmir began.

BSF jawan, killed by terrorists, was eager to join his battalion

BSF jawan, killed by terrorists, was eager to join his battalion

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2017

Rameez Ahmed Parray was the sole bread earner of the family.

'Need to tell Kashmiris that 'aazadi' is not possible'

'Need to tell Kashmiris that 'aazadi' is not possible'

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2017

Major General B S Raju, the head of Victor Force that performs counter-insurgency operations in five districts of south Kashmir, says a great deal of political sagacity is needed to ensure that a lasting solution to the decades-long separatist problem is found.

Kashmir terror funding: 2 accused give confessional statements against separatists

Kashmir terror funding: 2 accused give confessional statements against separatists

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2017

The statements made before a judicial magistrate had tightened the case against separatists.

How a Hollywood film inspired security forces to hunt down Abu Dujana

How a Hollywood film inspired security forces to hunt down Abu Dujana

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2017

The Hollywood blockbuster 'Zero Dark Thirty', it is learnt, played in the minds of security officials when they got tip of top LeT terrorist.

How LeT's Kashmir chief Abu Dujana was killed

How LeT's Kashmir chief Abu Dujana was killed

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

An A+++ category terrorist, Dujana had taken over the reins of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba in the Kashmir Valley after the group's divisional commander Abu Qassim was killed in 2013.

India, Russia likely to seal Mi-17 copters deal by yr end

India, Russia likely to seal Mi-17 copters deal by yr end

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2017

Mikheev said Russia and India are holding talks with a view to sign a contract for 48 (Mi-17V-5) helicopters.

Russia keen to sell MiG-35 to India, says top official

Russia keen to sell MiG-35 to India, says top official

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2017

The MiG-35 is Russia's most advanced 4++ generation multipurpose fighter jet developed on the basis of the serial-produced MiG-29K/KUB and MiG-29M/M2 combat aircraft.

India pushes more troops in Doka La in longest impasse with China since 1962

India pushes more troops in Doka La in longest impasse with China since 1962

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2017

India brought in more troops after the destruction of two of its bunkers and "aggressive tactics" adopted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army

'Give wings to their dreams': Army's idea to reform young stone-pelters

'Give wings to their dreams': Army's idea to reform young stone-pelters

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2017

The Army believes the children, after returning from their multi-city tour, will narrate their experiences to other young Kashmiris, encouraging them to join the next group.

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

Army can detect terrorists who might be hiding in wall cavities or false ceilings.

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2017

Using phones and computers to spread rumours, jihadis are waging a new, unconventional war.

Turkey deports Kashmiri man who wanted to join IS

Turkey deports Kashmiri man who wanted to join IS

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

Parvaiz had left home after an argument with his father, who wanted him to join a college while the son was interested in religious studies.

Is dragging a person for 28 km bravery, asks Kashmiri who was tied to a jeep

Is dragging a person for 28 km bravery, asks Kashmiri who was tied to a jeep

Rediff.com   23 May 2017

Farooq Ahmed Dar said he was yet to be called by the police or the army -- which has instituted a court of inquiry into the incident of April 9 -- for his side of the story.

Why Kashmir's Pulwama has become a headache for security forces

Why Kashmir's Pulwama has become a headache for security forces

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

The heightened militancy this year in Pulwama is receiving ground support with the local people posing maximum resistance to the forces.