News for 'Kashmir Armed Police'

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

Parl panel to visit J-K and Ladakh from Aug 17

Parl panel to visit J-K and Ladakh from Aug 17

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The visit by the MPs comes nearly two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top leaders of Jammu and Kashmir on June 24.

Suzuki Motor latest to 'regret' social media posts on Kashmir

Suzuki Motor latest to 'regret' social media posts on Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The company, whose arm Maruti Suzuki is the largest passenger vehicles maker in India, asserted that it does not align with any political or religious inclination in any part of the world.

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The ministry has got Rs 1,03,927 crore for 2019-20 which is 4.9 per cent more than Rs 99,034 crore given in 2018-19.

J&K govt removes CRPF from curfew-hit Shopian

J&K govt removes CRPF from curfew-hit Shopian

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered immediate replacement of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force personnel with state armed police in the Gagran camp of curfew-hit Shopian district.

28,000 more troops being deployed in Kashmir

28,000 more troops being deployed in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The Centre had earlier ordered deployment of about 10,000 central forces personnel to Kashmir in order to strengthen counter-insurgency operations and law and order duties.

Why civilians confront the army in Kashmir

Why civilians confront the army in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The UPA's failure to reach out to Kashmiris and the NDA's 'anti-Muslim' stance has fuelled anger in the Kashmir valley.

Internet suspended in J-K's Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist op

Internet suspended in J-K's Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist op

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Official sources said mobile Internet services were suspended both in Poonch and Rajouri districts as a precautionary measure to check rumour-mongering and prevent miscreants from creating any law and order problem.

J-K attaches 2 houses for sheltering, harbouring terrorists

J-K attaches 2 houses for sheltering, harbouring terrorists

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The police attached the residential house of Sanaullah Mir at Turigam in Kulgam after obtaining legal sanction from the competent authorities (divisional commissioner, Kashmir), a spokesman said.

Northern border stable but ...: Top Army official on LAC

Northern border stable but ...: Top Army official on LAC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the general officer commanding-in-chief of the Northern Command, said five of the seven friction points in eastern Ladakh, where the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA are locked in a standoff since May 2020, have been resolved and talks are underway for the remaining areas.

BSF men get police medals for nabbing Bangladeshi smugglers

BSF men get police medals for nabbing Bangladeshi smugglers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Constables Anand Oraon and Sunder Singh have been awarded the PMG for thwarting smuggling bids by armed smugglers along the India-Bangladesh international border in West Bengal.

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Security forces killed five heavily armed foreign terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and said it was the "biggest" infiltration bid to have been foiled since 2021, when India and Pakistan effected a ceasefire understanding.

Infiltration bid foiled; 2 terrorists killed near LoC in J-K's Uri

Infiltration bid foiled; 2 terrorists killed near LoC in J-K's Uri

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Taking advantage of bad weather marked by incessant rainfall and poor visibility, a group of armed terrorists attempted to infiltrate across the LoC, he said.

'Taliban not involved in Kashmir violence'

'Taliban not involved in Kashmir violence'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'It was always anticipated that the return of the Taliban would embolden armed Islamists including anti-India groups like the Lashkar and Jaish.'

Terror module unearthed in Kashmir, three arrested

Terror module unearthed in Kashmir, three arrested

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

3 terrorists -- two from the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and one from the Hizbul Mujahideen -- were arrested over the past three days.

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.

2 banks looted in 2 hours in Kashmir's Pulwama

2 banks looted in 2 hours in Kashmir's Pulwama

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Suspected terrorists on Wednesday targeted two banks in south Kashmir's Pulwama district within a span of two hours and decamped with several lakh rupees.

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

In the first such incident reported in Punjab, drones were used to drop weapons and communication devices, among others, from across the border, an official said, adding that a half-burnt drone used in the operation was recovered from Tarn Taran.

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Police have identified the suspect as 28-year-old Usman Khan, inspired by the ideology of Al Qaeda terror group, was previously sentenced to 16 years in prison term for his role in the London Stock Exchange bombing in 1990.

Gujarat man who posed as PMO official in J-K was booked in 3 cases

Gujarat man who posed as PMO official in J-K was booked in 3 cases

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

He had even visited the last post at Uri in north Kashmir, posing for pictures at a bridge treated as a Line of Control between India and Pakistan.

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.

A salute and a kiss: Tearful adieu to Inspector Wani

A salute and a kiss: Tearful adieu to Inspector Wani

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Loud wails rent the air at the Police Lines area in Srinagar as soon as the tricolour-draped coffin of Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani was brought for a wreath laying ceremony.

Hizbul module busted in Kashmir's Handwara, 2 terrorists arrested

Hizbul module busted in Kashmir's Handwara, 2 terrorists arrested

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Terrorists revealed that they had come to Handwara for receiving ammunition and other war-like stores for their militant outfit in South Kashmir.

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced compensation and jobs to the kin of the three civilians who were found dead in Poonch district as a massive search operation was underway to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead.

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Nehama village of Kulgam following information about the presence of terrorists in the area on Thursday, the officials said.

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

It was a joint operation by the army and Jammu Kashmir Police carried out on the intervening night of July 16-17 in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, he said, adding arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site.

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Acting on specific input about the presence of terrorists in the Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there early Thursday morning, a police official said.

What's it like to be in disconnected Kashmir

What's it like to be in disconnected Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

An eerie silence prevails with concertina wire barricades laid on deserted streets and police and armed forces personnel allowing civilians to move only after thorough checking.

Kashmir: Over 500 political workers, leaders detained

Kashmir: Over 500 political workers, leaders detained

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Former Jammu and Kashmir CMs placed under arrest as they were considered a threat to the law-and-order situation in the state.

J&K police files chargesheet against PDP's Waheed Parra

J&K police files chargesheet against PDP's Waheed Parra

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Police said that Parra has been chargesheeted by the Criminal Investigation (Kashmir) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir's CID under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act dealing with waging war against the country and threatening peace.

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from Monday, July 18, 2022.

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident in Jammu region when a drone carrying arms and explosives was shot down by the BSF, frustrating Pakistan's attempt to smuggle weapons into the Union Territory using the hexacopter.

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.

India must lift inhuman curfew in Kashmir: Pak PM

India must lift inhuman curfew in Kashmir: Pak PM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

In his address to the UNGA, Khan spoke at length about India's decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and criticised the government's move to put in place a communication lockdown.

Separatists in PoK call for bandh in Kashmir on Friday

Separatists in PoK call for bandh in Kashmir on Friday

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Peeved over the silence of leaders of separatist groups, their factions in Pakistan and in occupied-Kashmir are making desperate attempts to foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir by giving calls from across the border for 'bandhs' and strikes to mark the death anniversary of Mirwaiz Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone, officials said.

Pakistan's Deadly Drone Delivered Package

Pakistan's Deadly Drone Delivered Package

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

3 pistols, 4 grenades, 6 magazines and 48 rounds were recovered from the drone-delivered package.

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade.

Night curfew along IB in J-K's Samba amid infiltration, arms smuggling threat

Night curfew along IB in J-K's Samba amid infiltration, arms smuggling threat

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The step was taken in view of the threat of cross-border infiltration and smuggling of weapons through drones in the present foggy weather, it stated.

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A set of new standard operating procedures have been issued by the force headquarters in Delhi for vehicle-mounted movement of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, and it has also been ordered that the 'passenger manifest discipline' for each vehicle in the convoy be strictly adhered to.

Pak terrorist trained by Lakhvi arrested in Kashmir

Pak terrorist trained by Lakhvi arrested in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Awan, a resident of Mohalla Miana in Mianwali area of Punjab in Pakistan, was indoctrinated by Lakhvi at his residence in Rawalpindi, officials said.