News for 'Poonch'

Pakistan violates ceasefire twice in 12 hours

Pakistan violates ceasefire twice in 12 hours

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice by firing with small arms and automatic weapons on Indian posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district, drawing retaliation from the army.

Pak troops target Jammu villages; truce violation in Gulmarg

Pak troops target Jammu villages; truce violation in Gulmarg

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

After shelling border hamlets along the Line of Control in Poonch, Pakistani troops resorted to heavy firing of mortar bombs, small and automatic weapons in Jammu region overnight leaving two persons injured.

Volcano building in J-K, celebrating Pak win meant to provoke BJP: Farooq

Volcano building in J-K, celebrating Pak win meant to provoke BJP: Farooq

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

"They (those who celebrated the win) don't have anything to do with them (Pakistanis)... It was done to provoke the BJP. They were children and young boys and this should serve as an eye-opener for the BJP," Abdullah said at a public meeting in Surankote in Poonch district.

Delimitation panel proposes massive changes in Kashmir division

Delimitation panel proposes massive changes in Kashmir division

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The voluminous report has proposed redrawing of the Anantnag Parliamentary seat by including Rajouri and Poonch from the Jammu region, besides carrying out massive changes in the Kashmir division, they said.

Was Pakistan's BAT live-streaming attack on Indian soldiers?

Was Pakistan's BAT live-streaming attack on Indian soldiers?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

The attack left two Indian soldiers dead while one BAT member was killed in retaliatory action by Indian troops.

Heavy firing along LoC as Pak violates ceasefire

Heavy firing along LoC as Pak violates ceasefire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Pakistan troops on Friday targeted Indian posts with heavy firing and mortar shelling along the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in yet another violation of the ceasefire, prompting retaliation by Indian forces.

Pakistan, China planning against us: BSF chief

Pakistan, China planning against us: BSF chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

BSF's role has become more important now as we are the first line of Indian defence, said DG Rakesh Asthana.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again: FOURTH time in 20 days!

Pakistan violates ceasefire again: FOURTH time in 20 days!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and opened fire at Indian posts on Monday along the Line of Control in Poonch district, the fourth violation in July.

India, Pak discuss ceasefire violations at DGMO-level talks

India, Pak discuss ceasefire violations at DGMO-level talks

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Amid escalation of cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir, top military officials of India and Pakistan on Tuesday discussed the ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and International Border but failed to address the issue.

Around 20 J-K leaders detained ahead of DDC poll results

Around 20 J-K leaders detained ahead of DDC poll results

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Officials said the authorities took 20 leaders, including Sartaj Madni, Mansoor Hussain and Naeem Akhtar of the PDP, into preventive custody during the day.

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

This is the 23rd incident of ceasefire violation in June.

Bagging 49 seats out of 280, Independents emerge as key player in J-K DDC polls

Bagging 49 seats out of 280, Independents emerge as key player in J-K DDC polls

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Independent candidates have emerged as big winners in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden District Development Council polls, with 49 of them having been declared elected so far from 280 seats, putting them ahead of parties like the Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.

Soldier, woman killed in Pakistani aggression along LoC

Soldier, woman killed in Pakistani aggression along LoC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

There have been more than 60 ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the LoC and IB in the state since surgical strikes against terror launch pads by the Indian Army in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Modi to campaign in 2nd phase polls in J-K on Nov 28

Modi to campaign in 2nd phase polls in J-K on Nov 28

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the second phase of assembly elections in Udhampur and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir on November 28.

Violence, missing voter names mar Phase 1 of elections

Violence, missing voter names mar Phase 1 of elections

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

As round one of the seven-phase Lok Sabha election began in 91 constituencies across the length and breadth of India, from the hills of Kashmir to the islands of Andaman and Nicobar, reports of unrest and irregularities cast shadows over the world's biggest poll process.

Pakistani sniper fire kills Armyman near LoC

Pakistani sniper fire kills Armyman near LoC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

An Army jawan was killed in sniper attack by Pakistan troops who targeted forward posts in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in violation of ceasefire.

2 cops among 6 J-K employees sacked for terror links with Hizbul Mujahideen

2 cops among 6 J-K employees sacked for terror links with Hizbul Mujahideen

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Six government employees, including two policemen, were on Wednesday dismissed from service for their alleged links with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total number of employees sacked in last nearly six months to 25, officials said.

Major tragedy averted in Kashmir, IED detected on highway

Major tragedy averted in Kashmir, IED detected on highway

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

A major tragedy was on Saturday averted with the timely detection of an IED by the Army on the Jammu-Poonch highway in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch border district, officials said. The IED, planted by militants, was detected at Sheri-Kashmir bridge on the highway at the entry of Poonch town, ahead of the passage of a convoy in the area, an army official said.The device was later defused by the bomb disposal squad, he said.

Pakistan violates ceasefire twice along LoC, IB

Pakistan violates ceasefire twice along LoC, IB

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice by firing on forward posts along the LoC and International Border in Poonch and Jammu districts, drawing retaliation from the army. There have been four ceasefire violations along the IB and LoC in Jammu and Poonch districts during the past over 24 hours.

Pak troops celebrate Independence Day by shelling Indian posts

Pak troops celebrate Independence Day by shelling Indian posts

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops pounded Indian posts and civilian areas along the LoC with 82 mm mortar shells and fired from automatic weapons in Poonch district.

Army anticipates 'shallow infiltration' by terror groups

Army anticipates 'shallow infiltration' by terror groups

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

In the past, 'shallow infiltration' has been carried out by terror groups, in which either some army men were killed or damage was caused to an army installation, the officials said.

Unprovoked firing by Pakistani army along LoC

Unprovoked firing by Pakistani army along LoC

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Pakistani troops violated the bilateral ceasefire on the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu region on Saturday night.

J-K civic polls: Victory margin less than 100 on 19 seats

J-K civic polls: Victory margin less than 100 on 19 seats

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Nineteen candidates saw an extremely close contest in the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls in Jammu and Kashmir where the margin of victory was less than 100.

Pakistani troops shell LoC with 120mm mortar bombs

Pakistani troops shell LoC with 120mm mortar bombs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

This is the ninth consecutive day that Pakistan violated the ceasefire. There have been 41 violations of the ceasefire accord this year so far. There has been over 230 ceasefire violations along the Indo-Pakistan border this year.

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Sidhu visited the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib and offered prayers and stressed on 'opening of a new friendship chapter' and trade between the two countries, days after India early this week reopened the visa-free Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims.

2 Chinese helicopters violated Indian airspace

2 Chinese helicopters violated Indian airspace

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The sources further suggested that the two choppers remained in the Indian territory for about 10 minutes before heading back.

1 soldier killed, 3 injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in J-K's Rajouri

1 soldier killed, 3 injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Border skirmishes witnessed a spurt after India's preemptive air strike.

Terrorists barge into house and abduct man in Jammu and Kashmir

Terrorists barge into house and abduct man in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The terrorists had killed Farooq Ahmad's son last year.

Allow me to take revenge: Martyr's wife to government

Allow me to take revenge: Martyr's wife to government

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The martyr's father Udham Singh said he was proud of his son, but wanted that Pakistan be given a befitting reply.

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'They try and extend the hostage situation as long as they can to remain in the national headlines.'

Pakistani troops pound Indian posts along LoC

Pakistani troops pound Indian posts along LoC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

"Pakistani soldiers opened unprovoked firing on Indian posts in Doda Battalion forward area of Poonch district at around 0930 hours today (on Tuesday)," Defence spokesman S N Acharya said.

Flooded and forgotten

Flooded and forgotten

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Months after the devastating flood ruined their life, the people of Poonch are today totally isolated. They feel they have been left unheard, once again.

Needed ASAP: A National Security Policy

Needed ASAP: A National Security Policy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

In 2020 India was compelled by China to change its national security strategy. From counter-insurgency, which the army has been focussed on for years, we shifted to conventional war, observes Aakar Patel.

Pak troops open fire on 6 forward posts in Poonch

Pak troops open fire on 6 forward posts in Poonch

Rediff.com23 May 2010

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops on Sunday opened fire on six Indian forward posts in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by indulging in firing on six Indian posts from 9 am on Sunday along the Line of Control in Krishnaghati area, 210 kms from Jammu, Brigadier Gurdeep Singh, (16 Corps) said. He said that firing was going on intermittently after Indian troops retaliated.

Pakistan at it again! 5 ceasefire violations in 5 days

Pakistan at it again! 5 ceasefire violations in 5 days

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice on Wednesday by opening heavy fire on several Indian posts along the Line of Control and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving an Army jawan injured.

6 killed in 2 days as Pak intensifies shelling, India protests

6 killed in 2 days as Pak intensifies shelling, India protests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

A woman was killed and five persons were injured on Sunday as Pakistani troops intensified shelling on border posts and civilian area in Poonch and Rajouri in continued ceasefire violations that have claimed six lives in two days, drawing strong protest from India.

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The repeated skirmishes saw over 4,000 villagers from near borders to government camps at safer places in the district.

Army porter killed in Pak firing in Baramulla

Army porter killed in Pak firing in Baramulla

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

A girl was also injured in firing by Pakistani troops.

2 civilians killed, 9 injured in Pak shelling along LoC

2 civilians killed, 9 injured in Pak shelling along LoC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The firing and shelling from across the border in Shahpur and Kirni sectors was retaliated by the Indian Army, but the casualties suffered by Pakistan was not known immediately, they said.

Soldier killed in Pak firing along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

Soldier killed in Pak firing along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Last month, two Army personnel and a 10-day-old baby were killed and several civilians injured in heavy Pakistani shelling and firing in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region.