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Forces intensify search over suspected presence of terrorists in Rajouri

Forces intensify search over suspected presence of terrorists in Rajouri

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Security forces have intensified search operations and strengthened the cordon in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district to track down suspected terrorists believed to be hiding in the area.

Massive search op launched in Poonch as forces foil infiltration attempt

Massive search op launched in Poonch as forces foil infiltration attempt

Rediff.com7 days ago

Security forces have launched a multi-area search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to track down suspected terrorists, following a foiled infiltration bid.

Security Forces Nab Terrorist Associate In Jammu And Kashmir

Security Forces Nab Terrorist Associate In Jammu And Kashmir

Rediff.com3 days ago

Security forces have arrested a terrorist associate in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, recovering hand grenades during the operation.

Search Operations Launched in Rajouri, Doda and Poonch Following Terrorist Movement Reports

Search Operations Launched in Rajouri, Doda and Poonch Following Terrorist Movement Reports

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Security forces have launched extensive search operations in Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspected terrorist activity, resulting in the recovery of illegal arms and ammunition.

Army Searches For Terrorists In Jammu

Army Searches For Terrorists In Jammu

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Glimpses of anti-terrorist operations after Monday's terror attack on an Indian Army picket at Gunda village in Rajouri, July 22, 2024.

Army Opens Fire at Suspected Terrorists Along LoC in Rajouri

Army Opens Fire at Suspected Terrorists Along LoC in Rajouri

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Indian Army opened fire on suspected terrorists attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district. Troops guarding the LoC successfully thwarted the infiltration attempt, prompting a large-scale search operation in the area.

Army Hunts for Terrorists In Kathua

Army Hunts for Terrorists In Kathua

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

A major combing and search operation is underway in the forest of Kamadh Nullah in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district following an encounter between security forces and terrorists.

Search Operation Underway in Samba District After Suspicious Movement Reported

Search Operation Underway in Samba District After Suspicious Movement Reported

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Security forces have launched a search operation in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspicious individuals moving through the area.

Pakistani Forces Eliminate Two TTP Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Forces Eliminate Two TTP Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Pakistani security forces killed two terrorists from the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during an intelligence-based operation.

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Armoured vehicles of the Israel Defense Forces are seen during their ground operations at a location given as Gaza.

Operation 'Kiya': Top Jaish commander among 3 terrorists killed in JK

Operation 'Kiya': Top Jaish commander among 3 terrorists killed in JK

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The terrorists were located by joint troops of Army, police and CRPF amid intensified search operations in the higher reaches of Ramnagar-Basantgarh area around 4 pm on Tuesday, leading to a fierce gunfight.

Day 3 of Kishtwar search op: Several detained for questioning

Day 3 of Kishtwar search op: Several detained for questioning

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Several individuals were detained for questioning as a massive search operation to flush out terrorists entered the third day in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Tuesday, officials said.

Hunt For Terrorists Resumes In Kishtwar

Hunt For Terrorists Resumes In Kishtwar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Security forces on Monday resumed Operation Trashi-1 in the forested Sonar village area of Kishtwar after suspending it overnight due to poor visibility and difficult terrain.

Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K

Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The intense exchange of fire between the two sides lasted several hours before the guns fell silent. Reinforcements have been deployed to strengthen the cordon and neutralise the terrorists, the officials said.

Why Security Forces are Sweeping Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch Districts

Why Security Forces are Sweeping Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch Districts

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Security forces have initiated extensive search operations in the Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspected terrorist activity in the region.

Notorious JeM commander among 3 Pak terrorists killed in Kishtwar

Notorious JeM commander among 3 Pak terrorists killed in Kishtwar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district killed two Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in an encounter. One of the deceased is believed to be a notorious JeM commander, Saifullah, who had been active in the region for five years.

Iran Army chief vows to avenge attack on IRIS Dena

Iran Army chief vows to avenge attack on IRIS Dena

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Major General Amir Hatami, commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army, condemned the attack on the vessel, one of the country's newest warships, which occurred while it was returning from a military exercise.

Forces strengthen cordon after encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kathua

Forces strengthen cordon after encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kathua

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Security forces have strengthened the cordon in a remote forest area of Kathua district following an encounter with terrorists. A search operation was launched after reports of terrorist presence in Kahog village of Billawar. Intense firing lasted for over an hour, and reinforcements, including Army paratroopers, have been deployed to neutralize the terrorists.

2 terrorists killed in failed infiltration bid in JK

2 terrorists killed in failed infiltration bid in JK

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The Army's Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said an operation was launched on Friday based on specific intelligence inputs from agencies about an infiltration attempt in Keran sector of Kupwara.

Search op to track down 3 JeM terrorists underway in Basantgarh

Search op to track down 3 JeM terrorists underway in Basantgarh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

A search operation by a joint team of security forces is underway to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said on Friday.

Paratrooper killed in J-K encounter; terror hideout busted

Paratrooper killed in J-K encounter; terror hideout busted

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

A paratrooper critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district succumbed to his injuries. A massive search operation is underway to locate the terrorists.

Pak based Jaish commander killed in Kathua encounter

Pak based Jaish commander killed in Kathua encounter

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Security forces eliminated a top Pakistani terrorist linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in an encounter in Kathua district. The terrorist, identified as JeM commander Usman alias "Abu Maviya", was killed during a joint operation. A large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered.

Forces eliminate 7-member Jaish module in J-K, finish 18-month hunt

Forces eliminate 7-member Jaish module in J-K, finish 18-month hunt

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully neutralized a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror module, known as the 'Israel Group,' after a year-and-a-half-long operation in the Kishtwar region.

Encounter in Kulgam: 2 terrorists killed, 3 soldiers injured

Encounter in Kulgam: 2 terrorists killed, 3 soldiers injured

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Two unidentified terrorists were killed and three soldiers injured in an encounter in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said in Srinagar.

Security Forces, Terrorists Exchange Fire In Rajouri

Security Forces, Terrorists Exchange Fire In Rajouri

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Security has been heightened in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, after an exchange of fire between terrorists and the police.

Army guns down 4 militants in Manipur encounter

Army guns down 4 militants in Manipur encounter

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

At least four militants belonging to a banned outfit were killed in an encounter with security forces in Manipur's Churachandpur district.

On Guard Against India's Enemies At 13,000 Feet

On Guard Against India's Enemies At 13,000 Feet

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The Indian Army's Romeo Force has intensified search and surveillance operations in the Pir Panjal ranges of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir amid heavy snowfall in the region.

Soldier killed in J-K encounter; hunt launched for hiding terrorists

Soldier killed in J-K encounter; hunt launched for hiding terrorists

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

A soldier critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in the Udhampur district succumbed to his injuries. A joint search operation by the Army and police is underway in the remote forest area.

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

On Tuesday, October 29, morning, the security forces gunned down two more terrorists holed up in the forest near a village in Akhnoor, taking the number of terrorists killed in the 27-hour gunfight near the Line of Control to three.

Chinese man detained in J-K, searched CRPF deployments, Art 370 on phone

Chinese man detained in J-K, searched CRPF deployments, Art 370 on phone

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The officials found that his browsing history indicated an interest in the deployment of paramilitary forces in the Kashmir valley, prompting them to ascertain the purpose of his visit to the strategically important Zanskar region in Ladakh late last month.

Deadly retaliation awaits: Iran on killing of IRIS Dena sailors

Deadly retaliation awaits: Iran on killing of IRIS Dena sailors

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Following the death of Iranian sailors in the Indian Ocean, Iran's navy has threatened 'deadly retaliation,' accusing the US of attacking its warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, escalating tensions in the region.

Body of missing soldier found in J-K, search on for another

Body of missing soldier found in J-K, search on for another

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The soldiers, both commandos of an elite Para unit, went missing during a combing operation in the Kokernag area on Tuesday. The operation was launched two days ago in the Ahlan Gadole area, following inputs that a group of terrorists was hiding in the area, officials said.

Searching For The Terrorists

Searching For The Terrorists

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Security personnel conduct search operations to flush out terrorists in the Surankote area of Jammu's Poonch district.

Army vehicle attacked in J-K's Rajouri, search op on

Army vehicle attacked in J-K's Rajouri, search op on

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The troops returned fire and reinforcements were rushed to neutralise the terrorists, the officials said, adding that a search operation is underway in the area.

Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed when army troops scuttled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.

1 JeM terrorist killed, 3 others trapped in Udhampur

1 JeM terrorist killed, 3 others trapped in Udhampur

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The encounter broke out when a joint search party of the army and police launched a search operation, based on a specific intelligence, in remote Bihali area of Basantgarh in the district this morning. Reinforcements have been rushed in and a massive search operation is going on despite bad weather.

No Terrorists Will Be Spared

No Terrorists Will Be Spared

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Security forces have intensified search operations using aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs following a night-long cordon after fresh reports of suspected movement of three individuals in Panjtirthi area of Kathua.

Op Mahadev: 3 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

Op Mahadev: 3 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Security forces killed three unidentified terrorists in a gun battle in the Harwan forests near Dachigam. The operation followed intelligence inputs suggesting terrorist movement in the area after the Pahalgam attack.

Soldier killed in encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar

Soldier killed in encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar

Rediff.com22 May 2025

A soldier was killed in an encounter with terrorists during a cordon and search operation launched by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The gunfight took place when the security forces were conducting a search operation following a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the Shingpora area of Chhatru. Four terrorists are said to be trapped in the area.

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'