According to intelligence reports, the terrorists entered the Akhnoor region through the Battal area, and a wireless set seized from them confirmed their association with the JeM.
Plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the spot. A purported video of the aftermath of the explosion also surfaced on social media showing thick dense white smoke.
The Central Reserve Police Force deployed commandos of the Special Armed Force in the Naxal-infested forests of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh where Maoists had trapped and gunned down 76 security personnel earlier this week.
For Central Reserve Police Force commando Rakeshwar Manhas patience was the key to his survival as he spent five days in a Chhattisgarh jungle after being taken captive by Naxals following an ambush that killed 22 members of his team.
The seven-day joint exercise termed Black Eagle--between the Special Forces (Garuda) of the IAF and the NSG's Black Cats was conducted with the help of MI-17 helicopters, sophisticated weaponry and unique heliborne devices used by commando forces at the NSG garrison in Manesar.
Surjan Singh Bhandari passed away at 4.25am, his brother Commandant Uttam Singh told PTI in Ahmedabad.
The Mumbai CP said that shifting of IPL semi-finals due to the spate of bomb blasts in Bengaluru recently to Navi Mumbai is a compliment to capability of the Mumbai and Maharashtra police.
The National Security Guard has shifted around 900 of its commandos rendering VIP security duties for training in specialist counter-terror operations as part of its original charter.
The commandos were reportedly engaged in a unit tradition of being photographed nude in natural surroundings.
Two Central Reserve Police Force commandos were killed in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district early on Tuesday.
Former NSG commando Surender Singh, who risked his life while fighting the terrorists during the 26/11 attacks, finally exposes his predicament after not receiving pension for the last 13 months. Priyanka reports from New Delhi.
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Several persons fainted and emergency workers carried them in stretches and provided care in shelters. Over 30 people were rushed to nearby government hospitals with symptoms of dehydration.
A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.
About 200 additional commandos of the elite National Security Guards were sent on Thursday as reinforcements to deal with the situation arising out of the terror attacks in the metropolis.
Ahead of New Year, the Delhi police carried out mock drills to check the preparedness of the security forces.
The state government will also institute a judicial inquiry into the killing of JD-U leader H Nagappa.
Commando Surender Singh was injured fighting terrorists at the Taj Mahal hotel in the 26/11 attacks. Now, as an Aam Aadmi Party candidate for the Delhi state elections, he says he is fighting corruption. Rediff.com's Sumit Bhattacharya reports.
When Indian troops went to the spot to 'seek close contact to destroy them', they found an action camera in which their movement was captured.
Bangladesh are leaving no stone unturned for their preparation of the Twenty-20 World Cup next month.
At least 134 highly trained commandos will be despatched in two batches beginning this month for protection of Border Roads Organisation personnel constructing a crucial highway in Afghanistan, sources told PTI in New Delhi on Sunday.
Six terrorists were killed and two soldiers laid down their lives in twin encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Sunday.
A commando of an elite anti-Naxal force was killed and two policemen were injured while fighting the ultras during an exchange of fire in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Thursday morning, said the police.A commando of the C-60 battalion, Chinna Menta, was killed in the clash when a group of Naxals attacked a police patrol party at Nargond in Bhamragarh taluk in the district. He said the police found bodies of two Naxals from the encounter site.
Among the three slain personnel, two belonged to the CoBRA's 201st battalion and one to the CRPF's 150th battalion, a senior police officer said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Chhattisgarh government to explain as to under what rule it has created an armed group of special police officers - Koya Commando - as an anti-Naxal vigilance group. A bench of justices B Sudershan Reddy and S S Nijjar asked the state government to file an affidavit on the raising of Koya commando and also state under what rule they are being supplied arms and ammunition.
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This is one of the biggest casualties suffered by the elite COBRA unit that undertakes special jungle warfare ops.
A multi-layer security arrangement involving five companies of paramilitary personnel, NSG commandoes and snipers have already been deployed around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Drone cameras have also been put into service.
The daring action is in retaliation to the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Saturday.
Two teams of the 11th Special Rangers Group, stand withdrawn from VVIP security duties and have been tasked to undertake counter-terror operations.
It sustained fatal bullet injuries on Monday while attempting to protect the troops from the terrorist assault.
A former National Security Guard commando, who fought terrorists in the 26/11 attack and was invalidated from service after he became medically unfit, on Thursday claimed he has not got any financial benefits or pension and the money 'gifted' to him and his colleagues.
Pyaar karna paap nahi hain, Virodhi humaara baap nahi hain (Love is not a sin, we won't get bogged down by oppressors). With these lines, a group of likeminded individuals in New Delhi united to help inter-caste couples tie the knot without fear of getting killed for 'honour', reports Sahim Salim.
A crack team of about 70 commandos from 21 Para of the Indian Army carried out the surgical strike inside Myanmar territory in the thick of the night that killed 38 insurgents belonging to NSCN(K) and KYKL militant groups on Tuesday.
The Mangalore police have picked up eight persons in connection with the alleged murder of an National Security Guard commando who used to be part of L K Advanis security cordon.
This is the Indian Air Force's own commando force, raised to protect its vital installations and for counter terrorist operations.
Six South African commandos were having dinner at a restaurant when terrorists struck Taj Mahal Hotel on Wednesday night. They handled the situation with aplomb, saving scores of persons from possible threat.The lives of 150 fellow guests were saved by the commandos through their presence of mind and skills to handle pressure situations.
Locals said there was a "chemical-like" smell at the site and thick white smoke everywhere as panic gripped the Paschim Vihar area after the blast happened near a CRPF school.
Amid heightened threat perceptions, the Indian Railways have decided large-scale commando training for their Railway Protection Force personnel apart from standardising and upgrading zonal RPF training centres and installing 'integrated security system' in the four metro cities.
