News for 'Baramulla district'

Kashmir: Infiltration bid foiled; 4 ultras killed

Kashmir: Infiltration bid foiled; 4 ultras killed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

The four were killed when they tried to cross over near Baramulla.

Protests continue in Kashmir; 2 injured

Protests continue in Kashmir; 2 injured

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Two persons were injured when security forces allegedly opened fire to chase away a stone-pelting mob in Baramulla district of north Kashmir on Tuesday morning. A group of people defied the curfew at Khanpora, 50 kms from Srinagar, and indulged in heavy stone-pelting on the police and paramilitary forces, official sources said. They said the security forces initially used teargas shells and batons to disperse the protestors but after they refused to disperse.

Two troopers killed in J&K grenade blast

Two troopers killed in J&K grenade blast

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Two army troopers were killed and six others wounded in an explosion that occurred inside a passing vehicle that was part of a convoy in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Srinagar wrapped in curfew-blanket after violence

Srinagar wrapped in curfew-blanket after violence

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Curfew was imposed in the entire summer capital Srinagar, a day after four people including three teenagers were killed in police firing at Palhallan in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

6 terrorists killed during Uri infiltration bid

6 terrorists killed during Uri infiltration bid

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Troops noticed some suspicious movement of a large number of terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in Lacchipora area of Uri sector at around 7.00 pm on Sunday, the sources said.

A blood-soaked timeline of terror attacks in Kashmir

A blood-soaked timeline of terror attacks in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Here's the chronological list of all major terror attacks on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two decades.

Four killed as fresh violence grips Valley

Four killed as fresh violence grips Valley

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Four persons, including a 60-year old man, were killed and a dozen others received bullet injuries in fresh violence in Kashmir on Friday.

Three Hizb militants killed in encounter

Three Hizb militants killed in encounter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

The militants, hiding in Watlipora-Tangmarg area, put up a brief resistance before being shot down by a crack team.

Huge cache of RDX recovered in Anantnag

Huge cache of RDX recovered in Anantnag

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Acting on specific info, army jawans raided a forest 70 km away from Srinagar and recovered the explosives.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

J&K: Huge haul of arms recovered from hideout

J&K: Huge haul of arms recovered from hideout

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday in a major success recovered a huge haul of arms and ammunition from a militant hideout in north Kashmir.

J&K: Two Hizb militants killed in encounter

J&K: Two Hizb militants killed in encounter

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants, part of a group that recently infiltrated into the valley through Gurez sector, were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday.

Army officer injured in Kashmir encounter dies

Army officer injured in Kashmir encounter dies

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

An army captain, who was injured in an encounter with militants in Sopore town of Baramulla district, succumbed to injuries on Wednesday.The army officer was injured when militants opened indiscriminate fire on security forces, which had launched an operation in Model Town area of Sopore. The captain was shifted to a hospital in Srinagar for treatment where he succumbed to his wounds. The army is yet to identify him.The encounter is still going on.

J&K: Huge cache of arms recovered

J&K: Huge cache of arms recovered

Rediff.com25 Dec 2006

Acting on a tip-off, four army columns were launched for search in Sheeri village in the district on Sunday, a defence spokesman said on Monday.

JK: Gun-battle ends, militants manage to escape

JK: Gun-battle ends, militants manage to escape

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

The gun-fight between security forces and militants in north Kashmir's Sopore town in Baramulla district ended on Sunday after the holed up militants managed to escape the tight security cordon.Security forces had surrounded a house in the new colony area, following specific information about the presence of militants, including a top commander of a militant outfit, inside it.However, the holed up militants managed to escape during the night, said the police.

PDP leader shot dead in J&K

PDP leader shot dead in J&K

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Al Badr terrorist Abu Hamza killed in encounter

Al Badr terrorist Abu Hamza killed in encounter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Top Al Badr terrorist Abu Hamza killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Custodial death probe to be over in days: Omar

Custodial death probe to be over in days: Omar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the inquiry into the alleged custodial killing of a Sopore youth will be completed "in days" but the government will not act in haste as that can compromise with the case.

Militants hurl grenade at CRPF camp in Kashmir

Militants hurl grenade at CRPF camp in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Terroristss lobbed a grenade towards a security forces camp in Sopore town of Baramulla district in Kashmir but no damage was done in the explosion, official sources said in Srinagar.

Top commander among 5 Hizb terrorists killed in Shopian

Top commander among 5 Hizb terrorists killed in Shopian

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

On a specific input, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Reban area of south Kashmir district, a police spokesperson said.

J&K: 3 killed in encounter

J&K: 3 killed in encounter

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

Three persons including two militants and a civilian were killed in a north Kashmir gunbattle early on Saturday.

J&K: LeT terrorist killed in Budgam encounter

J&K: LeT terrorist killed in Budgam encounter

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

The slain terrorist has been identified as Shafat Hussain Wani, a resident of Wagoora area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

4 Hizb militants killed in J&K encounter

4 Hizb militants killed in J&K encounter

Rediff.com27 Apr 2003

The encounter occurred in the jungles of the east Watlab area in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

Two terror plans foiled in J&K

Two terror plans foiled in J&K

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

They detected two explosive devices at Sogam bus stand in Kupwara district and Sopore bus stand in Baramulla district, sources said.

J&K: Jawan shoots army officer dead

J&K: Jawan shoots army officer dead

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

J&K: Jawan shoots army officer dead

Geelani aide shot dead in Srinagar

Geelani aide shot dead in Srinagar

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Another infiltration bid foiled in Kashmir, 6 terrorists killed

Another infiltration bid foiled in Kashmir, 6 terrorists killed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

In the current year, army foiled 23 infiltration attempts killing 39 armed intruders along the LoC.

LeT militant killed in Sopore encounter

LeT militant killed in Sopore encounter

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant, who was allegedly involved in the murder of two teenaged sisters in Sopore town of Baramulla district, was killed by security forces in the apple town on Sunday. Wasim Ahmad Ganaie, who had taken shelter in an underground drainage system in Muslim Peer area of Sopore on Saturday, was killed in the wee hours of Sunday, officials said. The officials said Ganaie was one of the two militants who had abducted and then shot dead Arifa and Akhter.

2 militants killed in J&K encounter

2 militants killed in J&K encounter

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Two militants were killed in a north Kashmir encounter early on Monday. A defence spokesman in Srinagar said two unidentified militants were killed in north Kashmir's Wattergam Rafiabad village of Baramulla district in an ongoing encounter on Monday morning.

Militants carry out grenade attack in Kashmir, 2 injured

Militants carry out grenade attack in Kashmir, 2 injured

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Two persons including a Central Reserve Police Force trooper were injured in a powerful grenade explosion in the Sopore township of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, causing panic in the area.

Ahead of R-day, huge arms haul in JK

Ahead of R-day, huge arms haul in JK

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Ahead of the Republic Day, security forces seized a huge cache of arms and explosives, including over 15-kg RDX and 150 grenades, in two separate operations, scuttling militants' plan to disrupt the national event in the state.

Ahead of final phase, ultras kill 2 CRPF men

Ahead of final phase, ultras kill 2 CRPF men

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Two days ahead of the seventh and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly poll, militants on Monday shot dead two Central Reserve Police Force soldiers and fled with their service rifles in Baramulla district. Militants sprayed bullets on constables Inderjeet Singh and S S Budhria from a point blank range in Iqbal Market near the main bus stand in Sopore town, official sources said.

J&K: Army officer killed in encounter

J&K: Army officer killed in encounter

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

A senior officer of the elite counter-insurgency Rashtriya Rifles was killed and a member of the special operations group critically wounded in two continuing north Kashmir encounters on Friday.

Army foils infiltration bid, 5 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid, 5 terrorists killed

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

A defence spokesman in Srinagar said alert troops noticed movement along the LoC in the afternoon in the Kalapahar area of the Uri sector and challenged the infiltrators. "The terrorists opened fire at the troops, which was returned, resulting in an encounter that is still on and so far bodies of five terrorists have been recovered," Lt Col JS Brar said.

Grenade hurled at National Conference rally in J&K

Grenade hurled at National Conference rally in J&K

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

One person was killed and two others were injured when unidentified militants hurled a grenade at a National Conference rally in Brat village near Sopore in Baramulla district of North Kashmir.

Amid cold wave, rainfall expected in Delhi, Rajasthan

Amid cold wave, rainfall expected in Delhi, Rajasthan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Delhi saw seven cold wave days in January 2020, while it did not record any such day last year.

J&K: 2 army majors, 9 militants killed

J&K: 2 army majors, 9 militants killed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

The two-day-long bloody gunfight between the security forces and the militants ended in Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon in which two army majors and nine militants were killed.