News for 'J-K terrorism'

Police deserter among 4 Jaish operatives held in J-K

Police deserter among 4 Jaish operatives held in J-K

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The SPO-turned-militant had decamped with two AK-47 rifles along with one Jahangir, who has already been arrested.

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party said that there should not be any politics on the Supreme Court ruling and everyone should respect it.

Malik hoists tricolour in 'first' I-Day celebration in J-K post Art 370

Malik hoists tricolour in 'first' I-Day celebration in J-K post Art 370

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Malik said the step will enable good governance, bring self-reliance and employment opportunities to people Jammu and Kashmir and most importantly the feeling of unity and equality with the rest of the country.

J&K cops cracking down on 'white-collar jihadis'

J&K cops cracking down on 'white-collar jihadis'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir Police recently arrested five suspected "white-collar jihadis" who were behind a campaign to spread falsehood about the sovereignty of the country.

'This election is an attempt to heal the people'

'This election is an attempt to heal the people'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'There is a huge wait in Kashmir for compassion from the prime minister of India.'

J&K citizens not impressed with PM's speech

J&K citizens not impressed with PM's speech

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Some even claimed that the Centre just wanted to win lands and 'not hearts of Kashmiris'.

Pulwama co-conspirator among 2 terrorists killed in J-K

Pulwama co-conspirator among 2 terrorists killed in J-K

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Panzoo alias Fayaz Ahmad Thokar alias Hanzulla Bai was a "co-conspirator" of the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed by a terrorist who used a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device to trigger the deadly blast.

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities, is an epicenter of terrorism'

Jammu attack could be conspiracy to sabotage Modi's visit: J-K DGP

Jammu attack could be conspiracy to sabotage Modi's visit: J-K DGP

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Modi is scheduled to visit Palli village of Samba on National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24.

Soldiers guarding LoC also battle hostile weather in J-K's Keran sector

Soldiers guarding LoC also battle hostile weather in J-K's Keran sector

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

These Army posts -- some at the highest altitude of about 12,000 feet -- are the first line of defense against the intruders in these infamous, traditional routes of infiltration. These infiltration routes converge at the mighty Shamsabari range.

2 more non-local labourers shot dead by terrorists in J-K

2 more non-local labourers shot dead by terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

This is the third attack on non-local labourers in less than 24 hours.

4 terrorists killed in 2 encounters in J-K, search on to nab hiding ultras

4 terrorists killed in 2 encounters in J-K, search on to nab hiding ultras

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

While two terrorists were killed in Kupwara as many were eliminated in Kulgam, they said, adding some more terrorists are hiding and operation was still underway in both the areas.

Pak trying to sneak weapons into J-K using UAVs

Pak trying to sneak weapons into J-K using UAVs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The J-K top cops also said less than 200 militants are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pulwama-type attack averted in J-K; 52 kg explosives found

Pulwama-type attack averted in J-K; 52 kg explosives found

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The explosives are called "Super-90" or S-90 in short, the official said.

Kashmir Modi-fied: J-K to become 2 UTs, Art 370 is history

Kashmir Modi-fied: J-K to become 2 UTs, Art 370 is history

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the passage of bills as a "momentous occasion" in parliamentary democracy and said a new dawn awaits the people there as they are now free from the "shackles" of vested interest groups.

2 Pakistanis among 6 Jaish terrorists killed in J-K, Army jawan dead

2 Pakistanis among 6 Jaish terrorists killed in J-K, Army jawan dead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

With the death of the three JeM terrorists in Anantnag, the number of terrorists killed in two gunfights, which broke out in South Kashmir on Wednesday night, has risen to six.

J-K SOG: From tracking social media to planning ops

J-K SOG: From tracking social media to planning ops

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

With each team working on a dedicated task, the SOG is moving full steam ahead with its efforts to hit out at terrorists trying to make Srinagar their base, said senior officials anxious to recast the image of the force.

Indian army briefs foreign envoys visiting J-K on role of Pak

Indian army briefs foreign envoys visiting J-K on role of Pak

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

On the situation in the Kashmir Valley, the army officials highlighted Wednesday evening's incident when a son of a prominent eatery owner was shot and critically wounded by terrorists at his shop in a high-security area of the city.

People moving around freely in J-K: Gen. Rawat

People moving around freely in J-K: Gen. Rawat

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The army chief deflected a question about whether there was tension along the Line of Control, saying people were facing trouble because of Tuesday's earthquake in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Dutt, along with about 200 'black cats' commandos, had boarded an IL-76 aircraft of the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) to fly the first batch of the counter-terrorist strike force to Mumbai soon after the western metropolis reported multiple shootouts and public killings in the night of November 26, 2008.

Irfan Pathan, 100 other cricketers asked to leave J&K

Irfan Pathan, 100 other cricketers asked to leave J&K

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

This came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an advisory to tourists and Amarnath Yatris to leave the Valley immediately, citing a terror threat.

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Two terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) commander trained in Afghanistan, were killed in a gunfight with security forces on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said.

Terrorists want to spread fear by killing civilians: J-K DGP

Terrorists want to spread fear by killing civilians: J-K DGP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

"The incidents of targeting civilians in Kashmir since a few days are barbaric. Innocent people who are working for the society and have nothing to do with anyone are being targeted," the police chief said.

3 terrorists, woman killed in encounter in J-K

3 terrorists, woman killed in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A civilian, identified as Kaunsar Riyaz, 45, was killed in the firing, while two Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including an officer, were injured, the officials said.

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 CM, MPs condemn terror attacks

J&K CM, MPs condemn terror attacks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

A thick security cover has been thrown around the BJP office at Jawahar Nagar in Srinagar where Shah is likely to pay a visit.

Civilian deaths in terror violence in J&K down by 90 percent since 1990

Civilian deaths in terror violence in J&K down by 90 percent since 1990

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Civilian deaths due to terrorism related violence has come down by over 90 percent since the 1990s according to government data released on the issue on Thursday.

Manoj Sinha sworn in as J-K Lt Guv

Manoj Sinha sworn in as J-K Lt Guv

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The 61-year-old, who was administered the oath of office by Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal at a simple function in the Raj Bhavan, also said he wants to accelerate development in the union territory, carved out of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir last year.

6 Al Qaeda-affiliate terrorists gunned down in J-K's Pulwama

6 Al Qaeda-affiliate terrorists gunned down in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Arampora village in Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district this morning following specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

Uproar as J-K cops claim civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter were OGWs

Uproar as J-K cops claim civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter were OGWs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The police on Tuesday said businessman Mohammad Altaf Bhat was killed in the "cross-firing" between militants and security forces at Hyderpora on Monday, but he would be counted as a "harbourer of terrorists" as he did not inform authorities about the tenants in his building.

5 CRPF personnel killed in terrorist attack in J-K

5 CRPF personnel killed in terrorist attack in J-K

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

One terrorist was also killed in the gunfight.

3 Al-Badr terrorists killed in J-K encounter, one surrenders

3 Al-Badr terrorists killed in J-K encounter, one surrenders

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Three Al-Badr terrorists were killed while one surrendered before security forces in an encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, the police said.

Grief, fear grip Bihar village after street vendor's killing in J-K

Grief, fear grip Bihar village after street vendor's killing in J-K

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A mix of grief and terror has engulfed this nondescript village in central Bihar which has lost one of its residents, a 30-year-old street vendor, to militants' bullets in Jammu and Kashmir.

Twin blasts in Jammu ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra's arrival; 9 injured

Twin blasts in Jammu ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra's arrival; 9 injured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Just two days before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra is scheduled to reach Jammu, two back-to-back explosions rocked a busy locality on the outskirts of the city on Saturday, leaving nine people injured, officials said.

US following legislation on status of J-K: Official

US following legislation on status of J-K: Official

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The US had also said there was an "urgent need" for dialogue among all actors to reduce tensions and to avoid a potential military escalation in South Asia.

J&K Guv orders to step up surveillance, security in state

J&K Guv orders to step up surveillance, security in state

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Home Minister Rajnath Singh likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow.

NIA books close aide of Jaish chief Masood Azhar for inciting youth

NIA books close aide of Jaish chief Masood Azhar for inciting youth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The National Investigation Agency has charge sheeted Dilawar Iqbal -- a right-hand man of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar Alvi -- and Kupwara-resident Mohammed Ubaid Malik for allegedly conspiring to disturb the peace and communal harmony of Jammu and Kashmir by attacking security forces, officials said on Wednesday.

2 LeT terrorists involved in BJP leader's killing shot dead in J-K's Bandipora

2 LeT terrorists involved in BJP leader's killing shot dead in J-K's Bandipora

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

"Azad, who was involved in the killing of BJP leader Waseem Bari, his father and brother last July, is a locally trained terrorist while Abid is a Pakistan-trained terrorist," said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Kashmir police.