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Security Forces Search After Suspected Drone Activity in Poonch

Security Forces Search After Suspected Drone Activity in Poonch

Rediff.com2 days ago

Security forces launched a search operation in the Gulpur belt of Poonch district after a suspected drone movement was detected along the Line of Control (LoC).

Security forces intensify search op for terrorists in J-K's Kathua

Security forces intensify search op for terrorists in J-K's Kathua

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Security forces have intensified their search operation in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, following reports of terrorist activity. The operation involves extending the cordon and deploying additional forces to track down and neutralize the terrorists.

Security forces set up new camp in Chhattisgarh's Maoist stronghold

Security forces set up new camp in Chhattisgarh's Maoist stronghold

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Security forces have established a new camp in the Karregutta Hills along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, a former Naxal stronghold, following a major anti-Naxal operation.

Gunfight breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

Gunfight breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

A gun battle erupted between terrorists and security forces in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. The operation is ongoing, with reports of minor injuries to a security personnel. This is the latest in a series of encounters in the region as security forces hunt for terrorists.

Amit Shah in J&K: Security, Soldiers, Strategy

Amit Shah in J&K: Security, Soldiers, Strategy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

On February 6, 2026, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited key border outposts along the India-Pakistan frontier, shared a Bada Khana meal with soldiers to boost morale, and held an important meeting with BJP leaders in Jammu.

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

A high alert has been sounded in Uttar Pradesh's seven districts bordering Nepal. The districts are Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit.

MHA gets Rs 2.55 lakh cr as Budget sharpens focus on internal security

MHA gets Rs 2.55 lakh cr as Budget sharpens focus on internal security

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Union Budget 2025-26 had allocated Rs 2,33,210.68 crore (BE) to the ministry helmed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Eloping Pak couple crosses border, caught by BSF in Gujarat

Eloping Pak couple crosses border, caught by BSF in Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

A Pakistani couple eloped from their village and crossed the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat, where they were detained by security forces.

North East Insurgents Go High-Tech, Boost Arsenal

North East Insurgents Go High-Tech, Boost Arsenal

Rediff.com6 days ago

The same technologies that enable State forces to monitor and strike insurgent camps are now being mirrored by non-State actors with increasing sophistication.

Pakistan denies halting military operation against Afghan Taliban

Pakistan denies halting military operation against Afghan Taliban

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A Pakistan minister refuted social media reports about the conclusion of the operation against Afghan Taliban, stating that the operation is continuing with full intensity.

How security forces trapped and killed 31 Naxalites

How security forces trapped and killed 31 Naxalites

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Combat units of the Chhattisgarh police's District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Bastar Fighters were mobilised from different directions in the area on February 7, the official said.

Pak drones sighted near J-K border; troops on high alert

Pak drones sighted near J-K border; troops on high alert

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Pakistani drones were spotted hovering along the Indo-Pak border in the Poonch and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting security forces to activate their anti-drone measures. The drones were seen along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border.

BSF Increases Vigil At LoC

BSF Increases Vigil At LoC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Border Security Force intensifies vigilance along the Line of Control to counter any possible infiltration attempts from across the border as the New Year approaches.

Security forces recapture Naxal-occupied hill after 9 days

Security forces recapture Naxal-occupied hill after 9 days

Rediff.com1 May 2025

A hill with an altitude of 5,000 feet, once a hub of the Maoists along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, was reclaimed by the security forces after driving out the extremists following nine days of intense anti-Naxal operation, official sources said.

15 Naxalites, Including Key Leader, Surrender in Chhattisgarh

15 Naxalites, Including Key Leader, Surrender in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Fifteen Naxalites, including a Special Zonal Committee-level member, surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district, marking a significant development in the state's efforts to combat Naxalism.

Fresh escalation in Manipur: Security forces clash with Kuki women

Fresh escalation in Manipur: Security forces clash with Kuki women

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

A mob led by Kuki-Zo women clashed with security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, triggering fresh tensions in the ethnic strife-hit state.

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are continuing a multi-agency operation to track down three terrorists who have escaped multiple encounters. The operation has entered its 12th day and has seen the deployment of additional troops, aerial surveillance, and a crackdown on terrorist supporters.

Security forces pin down 3 terrorists in Kathua forest

Security forces pin down 3 terrorists in Kathua forest

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

A multi-agency operation is underway in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir to track down three terrorists believed to be hiding in a forested area. The operation, which resumed Thursday, involves the Indian Army, Police, CRPF, NSG, and BSF. The terrorists are suspected to be part of a group that has had multiple encounters with security forces in the past few weeks, resulting in the deaths of four policemen. The operation is being conducted with aerial surveillance, sniffer dogs, and multiple surveillance-cum-ambushes. Six people, including some women, have been detained for questioning in connection with the terrorists' movements.

Gurdaspur Murder Suspect Blames Others for Police Killings

Gurdaspur Murder Suspect Blames Others for Police Killings

Rediff.com1 days ago

One of the accused in the Gurdaspur police killings has blamed his accomplices for the crime, while questions arise regarding the encounter death of another suspect, prompting calls for an independent investigation.

Haryana ex-DGP Kapoor appointed as ITBP chief; Praveen Kumar to head BSF

Haryana ex-DGP Kapoor appointed as ITBP chief; Praveen Kumar to head BSF

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Former Haryana Police chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor has been appointed as the director general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). He succeeds Praveen Kumar, who has been named the new head of the Border Security Force (BSF).

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.

15 Naxalites Surrender in Chhattisgarh, Crippling Maoist Operations

15 Naxalites Surrender in Chhattisgarh, Crippling Maoist Operations

Rediff.com2 minutes ago

Fifteen Naxalites, including a veteran ultra with a significant bounty, surrendered in Chhattisgarh, effectively dismantling the Maoist movement in the Raipur-Sambalpur region.

Pak gangster posts video of Gurdaspur cop killing; TTK owns responsibility

Pak gangster posts video of Gurdaspur cop killing; TTK owns responsibility

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Pakistan-based gangster posted a video on social media purportedly showing the killing of a police officer in Gurdaspur, near the Indo-Pak border. A terror outfit has claimed responsibility for the incident, prompting a thorough investigation by Punjab Police.

Northern Borders 'Stable Yet Sensitive': Defence Ministry

Northern Borders 'Stable Yet Sensitive': Defence Ministry

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

The deployment of the army in all sectors along the Line of Actual Control, the de facto border between India and China, is 'robust, well poised and prepared to deal with any emerging contingency'.

We will deport every infiltrator from India: Amit Shah

We will deport every infiltrator from India: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Bihar polls was a mandate against infiltrators in the country because citizens will never favour those parties that support such illegal immigrants.

How security forces gunned down 31 Naxalites

How security forces gunned down 31 Naxalites

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

A cache of weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, one SLR (self-loading rifle), one INSAS rifle, one LMG rifle and one .303 rifle were also recovered from the encounter spot.

Read Bhagavad Gita with Quran: IPS officer to madrasa students

Read Bhagavad Gita with Quran: IPS officer to madrasa students

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The IPS officer had been in the news in the past after he directed all police training schools in Madhya Pradesh to hold Bhagavad Gita and Ramcharitmanas recital sessions for their recruits as this will help them lead a "righteous" life.

BSF shoots down 255 smuggling drones from Pakistan this year

BSF shoots down 255 smuggling drones from Pakistan this year

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) has neutralized 255 drones originating from Pakistan this year, intended for smuggling heroin and weapons. Surveillance has been increased to combat smuggling during the upcoming fog season.

Security stepped up in UP districts bordering Nepal after protests

Security stepped up in UP districts bordering Nepal after protests

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Security has been increased in Uttar Pradesh districts bordering Nepal following violent protests in Nepal over a ban on social media. Authorities are monitoring the situation and have increased patrols and surveillance.

270 Taliban, 12 Pak soldiers killed as Islamabad declares open war on Kabul

270 Taliban, 12 Pak soldiers killed as Islamabad declares open war on Kabul

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan launched a retaliatory operation, 'Ghazab lil Haq,' against the Afghan Taliban following alleged border attacks, resulting in reported casualties and destruction of Taliban infrastructure.

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.

Top Maoist commander Devji carrying Rs 1 crore bounty surrenders

Top Maoist commander Devji carrying Rs 1 crore bounty surrenders

Rediff.com6 days ago

Top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji has surrendered to police, marking a significant blow to the outlawed organisation. His surrender comes ahead of the Union government's deadline to eliminate Naxalism.

Suspected Pak drones spotted over several forward areas along LOC, IB

Suspected Pak drones spotted over several forward areas along LOC, IB

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Security forces reported suspected drone activity in forward areas along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir. A search operation has been launched.

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.'

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Islamabad feels it has no alternative, but to address the challenges from the Afghan-Taliban through an open war.'

Trump pauses tariffs as Canada ramps up border security

Trump pauses tariffs as Canada ramps up border security

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that Canada will implement a $1.3 billion border plan aimed at stopping the flow of fentanyl into the United States.

Pakistani ranger apprehended by BSF along Rajasthan border

Pakistani ranger apprehended by BSF along Rajasthan border

Rediff.com4 May 2025

A Pakistani Ranger has been apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) from along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan. This comes nearly a fortnight after a BSF jawan was apprehended by the Rangers amid rising tension between the two countries.

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The unexpected turn of events and assertion of sovereignty by the Taliban has baffled the Pakistan security establishment.'

Pakistan Declares 'Open War' After Airstrikes on Afghan Taliban

Pakistan Declares 'Open War' After Airstrikes on Afghan Taliban

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistan declared an 'open war' with Afghanistan following airstrikes targeting Taliban fighters in response to alleged cross-border attacks. The situation has drawn international concern, with calls for de-escalation and diplomatic resolution.

India, France seal Hammer missile deal, renew defence ties

India, France seal Hammer missile deal, renew defence ties

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

India and France have renewed their 10-year defence cooperation agreement and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint manufacturing of Hammer missiles in India, marking a significant step in strengthening their strategic partnership.