News for '-rashtriya-rifles'

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'The Chinese fault lines are tremendous and we need to exploit them.'

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Aurangzeb was abducted when he was on his way home in Rajouri district for Eid celebrations.

J&K: 2 youths killed, 4 injured in firing on stone-pelters

J&K: 2 youths killed, 4 injured in firing on stone-pelters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Two civilians were killed and four others wounded in alleged security force firing in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Sunday afternoon.

Army rejects report of Pak killing 8 Indian soldiers

Army rejects report of Pak killing 8 Indian soldiers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

It also said that one India soldier 'inadvertently' crossed the LoC with his weapon.

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

2 army officials, 3 militants killed as Shopian encounter ends

2 army officials, 3 militants killed as Shopian encounter ends

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

An army major, a trooper and three militants were killed in a nearly 24-hour-long gunfight, which ended on Saturday in south Kashmir's Shopian district.

When the 'Rajwar Tiger' made the supreme sacrifice

When the 'Rajwar Tiger' made the supreme sacrifice

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'A tiger knows his territory in and out.' 'A tiger demarcates his terrain and never lets anyone enter.' 'Similarly, Ashu knew the trees, houses, rivers and rocks of the Rajwar jungles.' 'He didn't allow any militant to come into his territory.'

Colonel, major among 5 killed in Handwara encounter

Colonel, major among 5 killed in Handwara encounter

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The team of 21 Rashtriya Rifles had entered the house of a civilian to prevent a hostage situation when they came under attack from the terrorists who had already reached there. While the four army personnel and the police Sub Inspector lost their lives in the encounter, the civilians trapped in the house were safely evacuated.

Video of last moments of Rfn Aurangzeb surfaces

Video of last moments of Rfn Aurangzeb surfaces

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Aurangzeb, who was in blue jeans and t-shirt was being asked by suspected Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists about his duties, posting and encounters in which he participated in 1.15 minutes video probably shot in a forest area, they said.

Pak uses drone to drop weapons in Rajouri; 3 LeT terrorists held

Pak uses drone to drop weapons in Rajouri; 3 LeT terrorists held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Pakistan dropped weapons and some cash in Indian currency using a drone in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Saturday said, announcing the arrest of three Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists who had picked up the consignment near the Line of Control.

30-hour encounter ends in Shopian, both militants killed

30-hour encounter ends in Shopian, both militants killed

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Two militants of Hizbul Mujaheedin outfit were killed in over 30-hour-long fierce gunfight in south Kashmir Shopian district on Wednesday evening.

Two weeks old militant returns home dead

Two weeks old militant returns home dead

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Went to buy ice-cream. Businessman-turned militant returns home dead.

One killed, two injured in police firing in Kashmir

One killed, two injured in police firing in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

A top militant of the Lashkar e Tayiba was killed in a fierce encounter and another was arrested by security forces in Krankshivan area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramullah district on Monday.

Top Lashkar militant killed in Kashmir's Shopian

Top Lashkar militant killed in Kashmir's Shopian

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

A self-styled district commander of the Lashker-e-Tayiba was killed and a civilian wounded in a fierce gun-battle between ultras and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday afternoon.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Army officer falls off ridge, sustains fatal head injury

Army officer falls off ridge, sustains fatal head injury

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

An army major was killed in an accident during a cordon and search operation in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday.

'India will face unprecedented attacks before polls'

'India will face unprecedented attacks before polls'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

'Definitely, they are going to attempt this, not only in Kashmir but elsewhere, maybe in the Jammu area and beyond.' 'They would want to expand the battle space and the conflict area.'

Kupwara encounter ends; 5 LeT terrorists, 2 soldiers killed

Kupwara encounter ends; 5 LeT terrorists, 2 soldiers killed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

In a major success, army killed five suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists while losing two soldiers during an overnight encounter that ended on Saturday in Kupwara district bordering Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Top LeT commander, 2 other terrorists killed in encounter

Top LeT commander, 2 other terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The gunbattle broke out at Dardpora in Lolab area of Kupwara on Friday night after security forces launched a search operation there, the official said.

Pak TV images claiming Indian casualties are 'morphed, fake': Army

Pak TV images claiming Indian casualties are 'morphed, fake': Army

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Only one soldier has "minor injuries" from stepping on a mine once he was back on the Indian side of the Line of Control, said army sources.

Ashok Chakra for late Major Mukund Varadarajan

Ashok Chakra for late Major Mukund Varadarajan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

An army major, who killed two terrorists in an encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, has been posthumously conferred the highest peacetime gallantry medal Ashok Chakra on the occasion of Independence Day.

Ashok Chakra for soldier who died battling 4 terrorists in Kashmir

Ashok Chakra for soldier who died battling 4 terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The 36-year-old havildar displayed raw courage, unflinching grit during his encounter with the terrorists in which he was fatally injured.

J&K: 5 JeM and HM militants killed in gun battle with army

J&K: 5 JeM and HM militants killed in gun battle with army

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

In a major breakthrough, security forces on Thursday gunned down 5 hardcore militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad and Hizbul Mujahideen in a fierce gunbattle in Shopian district of south Kashmir.

3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Sopore

3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Sopore

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Three weapons have been recovered from them.

LeT not JeM behind Uri and Handwara attacks, says NIA

LeT not JeM behind Uri and Handwara attacks, says NIA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

A senior NIA official claimed that one of the four terrorists involved in the attack on the army camp in Handwara managed to flee.

Pulwama encounter enters second day

Pulwama encounter enters second day

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The security forces have maintained a tight cordon around the terrorists to prevent them from escaping.

Light a candle for the Siachen martyrs

Light a candle for the Siachen martyrs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Pay homage to the soldiers who lost their lives in the Siachen avalanche

Colonel killed in gunfight with LeT militants in Kashmir

Colonel killed in gunfight with LeT militants in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A police constable was also injured in an encounter that is still going on.

'Disappointed' Omar says army can't close Pathribal encounter case

'Disappointed' Omar says army can't close Pathribal encounter case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed his extreme disappointment over army's decision to close the Pathribhal fake encounter case and said the state law authorities will be asked to examine options to address this "serious" matter.

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Jawans are not rich and their families need succour in their time of loss.'

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir, taking the toll to eight in the last four days of counter-insurgency operations.

Army Chief Gen Rawat visits J&K, reviews security situation

Army Chief Gen Rawat visits J&K, reviews security situation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

"The army chief chief reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and also operational preparedness of Northern Command at a high-level meeting," officials said.

3 BSF men killed, 4 injured in ambush by terrorists in Kashmir

3 BSF men killed, 4 injured in ambush by terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

"It's an unfortunate incident. The BSF convoy was attacked on the national highway by terrorists who fired at it from the by-lanes near Bijbehara," Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police K Rajendra said.

'Hanamanthappa chose conflict areas over peace postings'

'Hanamanthappa chose conflict areas over peace postings'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

"The brave solider displayed a high degree of initiative and has served 10 years in difficult and challenging areas out of 13 years of total service," a senior army officer said.

10 actions which may cool down Kashmir

10 actions which may cool down Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

'To re-establish the writ of the State and resume governance, frayed tempers in the streets and in the media need to be calmed.'

Ashok Chakra for militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani posthumously

Ashok Chakra for militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani posthumously

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Wani laid down his life during an anti-terror operation at Shopian in Kashmir in November last year.

J-K: Two policemen killed as militants attack NC leader's house

J-K: Two policemen killed as militants attack NC leader's house

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Two police personnel were on Sunday killed when militants opened fire at the house of a ruling National Conference youth leader in Pulwama, the first terror attack targeting election activities in Jammu and Kashmir this year.

Army, CRPF squabbled over who killed Pampore terrorists

Army, CRPF squabbled over who killed Pampore terrorists

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

CRPF says army troopers only clicked selfies with the bodies of the slain terrorists and walked away with their weapons.

Hizb commander Burhan Wani's close aide arrested

Hizb commander Burhan Wani's close aide arrested

Rediff.com28 May 2016

In a major blow to the commander of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Burhan Wani's close aide, Tariq Pandita, surrendered before security forces in south Kashmir on Saturday.

Fresh probe into Pathribal encounter not ruled out

Fresh probe into Pathribal encounter not ruled out

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

A fresh probe into the Pathribal encounter case is not ruled out in view of the major controversy that has erupted after the Army gave a clean chit to its personnel in the infamous incident which took place in Kashmir in 2000.