News for 'LOC'

Why haven't you arrested Jacqueline yet, court asks ED

Why haven't you arrested Jacqueline yet, court asks ED

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The agency told the court that it has issued a Lookout Circular (LOC) on airports to stop the actor from leaving the country.

Pak troops violate ceasefire along LoC again

Pak troops violate ceasefire along LoC again

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops yet again violated the bilateral ceasefire in the Hamirpur area along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region late on Wednesday evening, a defence spokesperson said.

Army foils infiltration bid at LoC, 1 terrorist killed

Army foils infiltration bid at LoC, 1 terrorist killed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The army has foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists along the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing an ultra.

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

It is when one looks away from the immediate song and dance and at the granular detail of what has been going on since 2014 that one realises what the quality and competence of thinking and execution is in this project we call New India, asserts Aakar Patel.

Infiltration bid along LoC foiled, 3 terrorists killed

Infiltration bid along LoC foiled, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Security forces foiled an infiltration bid and gunned down three militants on the Line of Control in frontier Poonch district on Thursday evening.

300 terrorists waiting to cross LoC before snowfall; we're ready for them: Army

300 terrorists waiting to cross LoC before snowfall; we're ready for them: Army

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Indian Army on Tuesday said the ceasefire violation along the Line of Control in Kashmir, which left two soldiers dead, was part of terrorists' plan to infiltrate into the Valley before the natural passes are closed by snowfall.

LoC residents seek grant for building bunkers

LoC residents seek grant for building bunkers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

People living in areas close to Line of Control in Kashmir are demanding special grant for construction of bunkers to escape shelling as India and Pakistan have resumed hostilities by heavy firing at each others' position.

Indian border post fired upon from across LoC

Indian border post fired upon from across LoC

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

"There was firing from the Pakistan side across LoC on our forward post Copra in Sabzian sub-sector of Poonch district on Thursday night," a senior army officer told PTI on Friday.Since January, Pakistani troops have violated the five-year-old ceasefire agreement 32 times and provoked reactions from Indian troops, though the latter refused to retaliate on most occasions. Seven incidents of ceasefire violation in Poonch-Rajouri sector were reported during August and September.

1,500 locals shifted as Pakistan continues to fire at LoC

1,500 locals shifted as Pakistan continues to fire at LoC

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Pakistan violated the ceasefire for the third consecutive day on Monday by firing small arms on forward posts and four hamlets in Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.

CBI look out circular against 8 private persons in Delhi excise policy scam

CBI look out circular against 8 private persons in Delhi excise policy scam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Officials said the CBI has not felt the need to issue LOCs against public servants so far because they cannot leave the country without intimating the government.

Take This Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Take This Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

President confers distinguished service awards on 84 serving, retired personnel

President confers distinguished service awards on 84 serving, retired personnel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred Distinguished Service Awards, including 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, on 84 serving and retired personnel of the armed forces and the Indian Coast Guard.

Heavy exchange of fire overnight at LoC in Poonch

Heavy exchange of fire overnight at LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Ceasefire violations by Pakistan continued as intermittent small arm fire was on through Thursday night in Balakota and Sabzian area in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The firing started at 9:30 pm and continued till the morning.

Jawan killed in yet another Pak ceasefire violation along LoC

Jawan killed in yet another Pak ceasefire violation along LoC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

An army jawan was killed on Tuesday night when Pakistani troops opened fire at Indian forward posts in Balakote sub-sector along the Line of Control in Poonch district in what is stated to be the second ceasefire violation of the day and the eighth in less than a week.

Omar seeks action against Pakistan for LoC firings

Omar seeks action against Pakistan for LoC firings

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

With no let up in ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that India should "respond in kind" if these persist and BSF asked its men to retaliate strongly while Army said it is prepared to deal with any situation.

LoC firing: India, Pak to hold flag meet

LoC firing: India, Pak to hold flag meet

Rediff.com21 May 2008

As Islamabad on Tuesday assured New Delhi of its commitment to make the truce hold along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian and Pakistani troops would have a flag meeting on Wednesday at an LoC point in Poonch sector against the backdrop of recent disquiet caused by unprovoked Pakistani firing.

Army posts intelligence personnel along LoC

Army posts intelligence personnel along LoC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The forces have also taken other steps such as electrification of three-tiered border fencing and installation of heat sensing electronic gadgets and night vision devices (NVDs).

Pak, Indian armies exchange fire at LoC; 2 killed

Pak, Indian armies exchange fire at LoC; 2 killed

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

In a major ceasefire violation, the Pakistan army on Thursday night fired mortar rounds at the Indian positions in the Keran sector, along the Line of Control in north Kashmir.A defence spokesman said, "Fourteen mortar rounds were fired at our positions in the Keran sector of the LoC in north Kashmir's Kupwara district last night"."Our troops retaliated with small arms and during the search of the area, bodies of two terrorists were recovered," said an army official.

Take This Bollywood Quiz!

Take This Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

India and Pakistan to hold flag meeting to defuse LoC flare-ups

India and Pakistan to hold flag meeting to defuse LoC flare-ups

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

India and Pakistan will hold a flag meeting at the Brigade Commander level at Chakan De Bagh crossing in the Poonch district on Monday to address the issue of ceasefire violations on the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir.

Pakistan asks India to exercise restraint along LoC

Pakistan asks India to exercise restraint along LoC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Amid escalation of ceasefire violations along the LoC, Pakistan has accused India of rejecting its efforts to preserve tranquility at the border and asked India to give peace a chance by "restraining" its forces.

Pakistani troops shell LoC villages; India retaliates

Pakistani troops shell LoC villages; India retaliates

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice overnight by pounding civilian hamlets and Indian forward posts with 120 mm and 82 mm mortar bombs along the LoC in Poonch district, drawing retaliation from the Army.

Terror camps along LoC shifted deeper inside PoK: Source

Terror camps along LoC shifted deeper inside PoK: Source

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Security agencies were apprehending that terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir could step up attacks against security forces and civilians following the surgical strike conducted by the Army targeting terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Pak for resumption of talks with India amid tension along LoC

Pak for resumption of talks with India amid tension along LoC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Amid continued tension along the Line of Control, Pakistan on Sunday asked India to resume bilateral talks in the larger interests of peace, even as it claimed that it was only reacting to Indian army's actions.

NSA briefs Sushma, Jaitley on Pakistan's LoC violations

NSA briefs Sushma, Jaitley on Pakistan's LoC violations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

National Security Advisor Shiv Shankar Menon on Tuesday briefed senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley on the ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control.

India, Pakistan trade fire along LoC in Poonch

India, Pakistan trade fire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

The firing involving small arms and mortars continued intermittently overnight till 0200 hours on Sunday in Krishnagati (KG) sub-sector in Poonch district after Indian troops detected the movement of a group of "suspected persons" near LoC opposite KG forward belt.

Pakistan army accepts body of Lashkar terrorist who died of cardiac arrest

Pakistan army accepts body of Lashkar terrorist who died of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The body of Tabarak Hussain (32) was handed over two days after he died of cardiac arrest at a military hospital in Rajouri district, officials said.

150-200 militants ready to cross LoC: Indian Army

150-200 militants ready to cross LoC: Indian Army

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Stating that militants attempt to enter into Jammu and Kashmir before the onset of winter, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of 16 Corps Lt Gen K H Singh on Saturday claimed that there are "150 to 200 militants" staged in various camps on the other side of the border in a bid to infiltrate into this side.

Infiltration bid foiled in JK; 3 terrorists nabbed with 10-kg IED, weapons

Infiltration bid foiled in JK; 3 terrorists nabbed with 10-kg IED, weapons

Rediff.com31 May 2023

After tracking the movement at about 1.30 am, the spokesperson said an Army ambush, on challenging them, was fired upon and in the retaliatory firefight some terrorists have been hit.

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

'Article 370 laid down the edifice of the relationship between J-K and the Union of India.' 'If you look at the Article, what is there now is a provision which states that all provisions of the Constitution of India applies to J-K.' 'The veto that the state could exercise previously on most Union laws has ended.'

Musharraf lied; he crossed LoC in March 1999

Musharraf lied; he crossed LoC in March 1999

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Ashfaq Hussain in his book Witness to Blunder said the Kargil misadventure was masterminded by Major General Javed Hassan, General Mehmood and General Aziz. They made Musharraf agree to the plans which later led to a limited conflict between India and Pakistan.

PM to take up terror, LoC incident in talks with Sharif

PM to take up terror, LoC incident in talks with Sharif

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

After days of speculation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed he would meet his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif in New York, when he is expected to convey concerns over "barbaric" incidents on the LoC and continued terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Want to resolve LoC tension through talks: Pak

Want to resolve LoC tension through talks: Pak

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Amidst strain in bilateral ties arising out of ceasefire violations, Pakistan on Thursday said it wants to resolve all issues with India, including tensions along the Line of Control, through talks, as dialogue is the best way to address such matters.

White flags at the LoC

White flags at the LoC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

First of three points on the LoC between India and Pakistan opens.

13 militants killed along LoC

13 militants killed along LoC

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

Cross-LoC trade, bus service to resume today

Cross-LoC trade, bus service to resume today

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Cross-border trade and bus service between India and Pakistan will resume in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector on Monday, after more than a fortnight-long suspension following escalation of tension at the Line of Control over the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops.

'Pakistan committed to resolve issue of LoC violations'

'Pakistan committed to resolve issue of LoC violations'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Pakistan on Tuesday said it did not want to vitiate the 'already tense situation' along the Line of Control by making 'irresponsible statements' in the wake of a string of violations of a nine-year-old ceasefire.

Infiltration bid foiled near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

Infiltration bid foiled near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Army on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid by heavily armed militants near the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Kashmir.

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Rajouri

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Rajouri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

An infiltration bid by a group of five terrorists was on Sunday foiled by the Army which launched a massive search operation along the Line of Control in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Army guns down 4 terrorists along LoC

Army guns down 4 terrorists along LoC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Troops noticed a group of heavily armed terrorists along the LoC late Friday night. The intruders were challenged and in the subsequent gunbattle, which continued through the night, four terrorists were killed, the spokesperson said.