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Pak has 'taken note' of signing of BECA pact between US-India

Pak has 'taken note' of signing of BECA pact between US-India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

"These developments clearly negate the argument that India's mainstreaming in the international export control regimes will further the non-proliferation objectives of these regimes," Pak's Foreign Office said.

Pak has formed new terror outfits with LeT, JeM cadres: J-K DGP

Pak has formed new terror outfits with LeT, JeM cadres: J-K DGP

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Pakistan has launched new terror outfits staffed by cadres of the dreaded Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed under 'local names' to mislead the world that it has nothing to do with the terrorism prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police (DGP) of the union territory Dilbag Singh said.

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

Rediff.com29 May 2020

A vehicle-borne IED blast was averted as security forces detected a car laden with 45 kg of explosives in Pulwama.

Amarnath yatra suspended in view of separatists' strike

Amarnath yatra suspended in view of separatists' strike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The annual pilgrimage to the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas will resume on Tuesday, they said.

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A special court in Ahmedabad on Friday awarded death sentence to 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, which had claimed 56 lives and left over 200 injured.

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The UN Security Council Resolution 2309 calls governments to meet their responsibility to keep citizens secure while travelling by air.

Juvenile lobbed grenade in Jammu

Juvenile lobbed grenade in Jammu

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The boy, who will turn 16 on March 12, was apprehended while fleeing after hurling the grenade at the bus stand that left two men dead and 31 others injured.

Davinder Singh, 4 others sent to 15-day NIA custody

Davinder Singh, 4 others sent to 15-day NIA custody

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The suspended officer was produced in the special NIA court along with the two terrorists, who he was helping travel out of Jammu and Kashmir, and their two associates.

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In the Kashmir Valley, we need to begin to make a distinction between an insurgent who fights the security forces and a terrorist who murders unarmed civilians, suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Low intensity bomb found on Amritsar-bound train

Low intensity bomb found on Amritsar-bound train

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The train, Akal Takht Express was halted at the Akbarganj Railway station at 1:14 am.

Cops announce Rs 10 lakh bounty on terrorist who killed 7 in J-K cash van heist

Cops announce Rs 10 lakh bounty on terrorist who killed 7 in J-K cash van heist

Rediff.com3 May 2017

22-year-old Majid, who hails from Suchi village of Kulgam district, was identified by police with the help of some locals as well as the driver of the treasury van that came under Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists' attack on May 1 in Kulgam.

J-K: 4 terrorists killed in 2nd encounter in 24 hrs

J-K: 4 terrorists killed in 2nd encounter in 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Pinjora area of the district in South Kashmir this morning after receiving information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The J&K police's 81 medals are the maximum awarded to any police force this year, followed by the CRPF's 55.

Hizb names successor to slain Kashmir 'operational commander'

Hizb names successor to slain Kashmir 'operational commander'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Yattoo, who hailed from Budgam district of central Kashmir, had a long association with Hizbul Mujahideen and was responsible for keeping alive the prolonged unrest of 2016 following the killing of group's commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

Reyaz Naikoo: From maths teacher to calculative terrorist

Reyaz Naikoo: From maths teacher to calculative terrorist

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Life came to full circle for the 35-year-old bespectacled chief of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit as he was gunned down at the same village from where he had scripted his journey in militancy in 2012.

Pak home to 12 foreign terrorist organisations: Report

Pak home to 12 foreign terrorist organisations: Report

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

United States officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations or target for numerous armed and non state militant groups, some of which have existed since the 1980s, the independent Congressional Research Service said in the report.

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

He slammed the Samajwadi Party for being sympathetic towards terrorists and claimed that the previous government headed by it had sought to withdraw cases against several terror accused as 'a return gift'.

Bandipora: LeT module busted, 5 operatives held

Bandipora: LeT module busted, 5 operatives held

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The recoveries from their car included 10 hand grenades, two AK magazines and 27 AK rounds, a police official said.

Burdwan blast: Key suspect arrested in Ranchi

Burdwan blast: Key suspect arrested in Ranchi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Rezaul Karim was the custodian and courier of bombs and explosives for Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh modules in Burdwan.

2 top Hizb militants killed in Jammu-Kashmir encounter

2 top Hizb militants killed in Jammu-Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Security forces recovered two weapons from the dead terrorists.

Hizbul module unearthed, 3 arrested in Baramulla

Hizbul module unearthed, 3 arrested in Baramulla

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

On sustained questioning, the SSP said, the trio admitted they are working for Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist outfit and were luring young boys into militancy.

2 terrorists killed, one surrenders during encounter

2 terrorists killed, one surrenders during encounter

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

This is for the first time in recent months that a terrorist has laid down his arms during an encounter.

Ahmedabad blasts: Verdict says IM wanted to kill Modi, Shah

Ahmedabad blasts: Verdict says IM wanted to kill Modi, Shah

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

The court also stated in its order -- the copy of which was uploaded on the court's website on Saturday -- that the accused were trained to carry out mass killings to target the Hindu population.

Larger conspiracy behind J-K cop's arrest: Congress

Larger conspiracy behind J-K cop's arrest: Congress

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Opposition claimed that Singh "cannot be a standalone carrier", with the Congress's leader in LoK Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, saying the question will now arise who were the real culprits behind the last year Pulwama attack. Taking a swipe at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the Bharatiya Janata Party's ideological mentor, Chowdhury said had police officer Davinder Singh been "Davinder Khan", the reaction of the "troll regiment of the RSS" would have been different.

6 J-K cops quit after terrorists kill 3 colleagues; MHA denies resignations

6 J-K cops quit after terrorists kill 3 colleagues; MHA denies resignations

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The policemen were abducted nearly three weeks after terrorists had abducted relatives of policemen from various places in south Kashmir on August 30.

Pak remains in FATF 'grey list' for failure to check terror funding

Pak remains in FATF 'grey list' for failure to check terror funding

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

India has been maintaining that Pakistan extends regular support to terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Hizbul Mujahideen, whose prime target is India, and has urged FATF to take action against Islamabad.

Death sentence for convicts in Jaipur bomb blasts

Death sentence for convicts in Jaipur bomb blasts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

On Wednesday, the court had convicted Mohammad Saif, Mohammad Sarwar Azmi, Mohammad Salman and Saifurrehman. Another accused, Shahbaz Hussain, was acquitted with the court giving him the benefit of the doubt. The serial blasts rocked Jaipur on the evening of May 13, 2008 within a two-kilometre radius in the walled city, popular also with tourists.

Hizbul terrorist, who helped LeT's Naved Jhatt escape killed

Hizbul terrorist, who helped LeT's Naved Jhatt escape killed

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

An armyman lost his life in the encounter, while another soldier was injured.

3 soldiers, civilian killed as terrorist ambush army convoy

3 soldiers, civilian killed as terrorist ambush army convoy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Two officers -- Lt Colonel Mukesh Jha and Major Amardeep Singh -- are among the five injured army personnel.

IM operative held in Dubai is key facilitator says NIA

IM operative held in Dubai is key facilitator says NIA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The National Investigation Agency will soon have in its custody key Indian Mujahideen operative Faizan Sultan accused of facilitating the travel and shelter of IM operatives from India to Dubai and then to Pakistan.

6,221 pellet-gun injuries in unrest after Burhan Wani killing

6,221 pellet-gun injuries in unrest after Burhan Wani killing

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Of these, 6,221 were injured due to pellets, 368 due to bullets, four due to pava shells and 2,449 suffered other injuries, the J-K CM said.

5 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter; Professor among them

5 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter; Professor among them

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Saddam Padder is also believed to be among the slain terrorists.

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Those who were held guilty included Safdar Nagori, Javed Ahmed and Atikur Rehman. Among those acquitted were Mohammad Irfan, Nasir Ahmad and Shakeel Ahmed.

Terrorists seal shops, paste threatening posters in Kashmir

Terrorists seal shops, paste threatening posters in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Officials said on condition of anonymity that the situation could be slipping out of their hands.

Soni Razdan's tweet calling Afzal 'scapegoat' sparks row

Soni Razdan's tweet calling Afzal 'scapegoat' sparks row

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The veteran actor demanded a probe into Guru's hanging. She followed it up with another post to ask why no one took Guru's allegations that he was tortured by the now dismissed J-K DSP Davinder Singh seriously.

India desires to have normal relations with Pak: Govt

India desires to have normal relations with Pak: Govt

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The govt said the onus is on Pakistan to create such a conducive atmosphere, including by taking "credible, verifiable and irreversible" action to not allow any territory under its control to be used for cross-border terrorism against India.

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

"Four policemen, three Central Reserve Police Force personnel and four civilians were injured in the terror attack."

Sopore: 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Sopore: 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The terrorists were later identified as Pervaiz Ahmad Wani of Galoora Handwara and Naeem Ahmad Najar of Shelpora Brad, Sopore, he said.

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Threats were often communicated to Pandit homes through notes tied to stones chucked through a window, or a notice pasted on a wall. Those sometimes came from neighbours eyeing that Pandit family's property. Those threats often worked in the atmosphere of terror during that awful season of vacuous exercise of State authority, writes David Devadas, longtime Kashmir watcher and author of two books on the Valley.

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list', delivers a sharp warning

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list', delivers a sharp warning

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The FATF warned Pakistan that if it doesn't complete a full action plan by June, it could lead to consequences on its businesses