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Army Jawan Held For Molesting Student In Ranchi

Army Jawan Held For Molesting Student In Ranchi

Rediff.com23 May 2026

An Army jawan has been arrested in Ranchi for allegedly molesting a female student. The incident occurred in the Lalpur police station area, and the accused has been sent to jail.

Army Jawan Dies In Road Accident In Beed District

Army Jawan Dies In Road Accident In Beed District

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An Army jawan was killed in a road accident in the Beed district of Maharashtra when a car collided with his motorcycle. The jawan, identified as Sandipan Bangar, had recently joined the Army.

Man Held For Knife Attack On Army Jawan In Delhi Bus

Man Held For Knife Attack On Army Jawan In Delhi Bus

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking an Army personnel with a knife on a bus near Old Delhi Railway Station. The accused, identified as Ganesh, is a vagabond and allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.

Army Apprehends Three Trying To Cross LoC Into PoK

Army Apprehends Three Trying To Cross LoC Into PoK

Rediff.com31 May 2026

The Indian Army apprehended three individuals attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. In a separate incident, a PoK resident was also apprehended after crossing the LoC.

Pix: Defence forces join yoga day celebrations

Pix: Defence forces join yoga day celebrations

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

India's armed forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, extensively participated in yoga sessions across the country to commemorate International Day of Yoga. From high-altitude regions to parade grounds, thousands of personnel, their families, and cadets engaged in various asanas, highlighting yoga's role in promoting physical fitness, mental resilience, and holistic well-being.

JK: Bullet-ridden body of missing Territorial Army jawan found

JK: Bullet-ridden body of missing Territorial Army jawan found

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The body of Territorial Army jawan Hilal Ahmad Bhat, who was reported missing on Tuesday from Shah, was recovered from Sanglan forest area in Utrasoo area of Anantnag, the officials said.

Army, BSF jawans acquitted in 2015 espionage case over probe lapses

Army, BSF jawans acquitted in 2015 espionage case over probe lapses

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Delhi court recently acquitted five accused, including an army personnel and a Border Security Force personnel, in an espionage case. While acquitting the accused persons, the court flagged serious lapses in the investigation.

Operation Sindoor: The 11-yr-old who served tea to soldiers

Operation Sindoor: The 11-yr-old who served tea to soldiers

Rediff.com7 May 2026

An 11-year-old boy's simple act of serving Indian soldiers during Operation Sindoor has become an inspiring story. Shavan Singh voluntarily provided tea, water, and lassi to Army jawans deployed in his village along the Indo-Pak border, earning him national recognition and the title of 'Youngest Civilian Warrior'.

Army jawan missing in J-K's Kulgam has been found

Army jawan missing in J-K's Kulgam has been found

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

An Army jawan who was reported missing from Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir last week has been recovered, the police said on Thursday.

YouTuber Killed in Bhubaneswar Stabbing Incident

YouTuber Killed in Bhubaneswar Stabbing Incident

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old YouTuber was allegedly stabbed to death in Bhubaneswar following a minor altercation. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the incident.

Six Operation Sindoor heroes' names added to National War Memorial

Six Operation Sindoor heroes' names added to National War Memorial

Rediff.com3 days ago

Six military personnel, who died in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor last year, have been officially recognised and their names inscribed on a wall at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. This marks the first public release of their names since the operation in May 2025, which was conducted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Congress leader seeks privilege move against Rajnath over Operation Sindoor casualties

Congress leader seeks privilege move against Rajnath over Operation Sindoor casualties

Rediff.com28 minutes ago

Congress leader K C Venugopal has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding privilege proceedings against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly "misleading" Parliament regarding Indian soldier casualties post the Pahalgam terror attack and during Operation Sindoor.

'No one will be spared': Adhikari blames ex-mayor Hakim for warehouse collapse

'No one will be spared': Adhikari blames ex-mayor Hakim for warehouse collapse

Rediff.com4 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the building plan for the collapsed Kolkata warehouse, which killed 10 people, was approved despite a faulty design and bears the signature of former mayor and TMC leader Firhad Hakim. Adhikari announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the deceased's families and Rs 1 lakh for the injured, while also suspending all construction work in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for four weeks for an audit of sanctioned plans.

The 10 Funniest Performances in Welcome To The Jungle

The 10 Funniest Performances in Welcome To The Jungle

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Akshay Kumar runs away with Welcome To The Jungle, but a few unexpected scene-stealers ensure he isn't having all the fun.

TN: Army jawan kills self

TN: Army jawan kills self

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

A 25-year old army jawan on Thursday committed suicide by shooting himself with his service riffle inside the Fort St.George in Chennai, police said.

How Rohit, Rahane motivated army jawans

How Rohit, Rahane motivated army jawans

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur and India players Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Kedar Jadhav and Manish Pandey visited the 124 Sikh Battalion Territorial Army headquarter in New Delhi. After interacting with the jawans, the players also played cricket with the kids of army officers. "I thoroughly enjoyed playing a knock with the children. It is great to see the enthusiasm of these kids and I would like to wish them best of luck for all their future endeavors," Rohit Sharma said.

J&K: Army jawan kills self

J&K: Army jawan kills self

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

An army jawan committed suicide by consuming poison at his house in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. Naresh Kumar, (29), a sepoy of 8 Jammu and Kashmir light infantry consumed poison at his home in Dabad village in Noushera tehsil of Rajouri district late on Thursday night.

Three Army jawans die in Arunachal road mishap

Three Army jawans die in Arunachal road mishap

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Three Army jawans were killed in two flood-related road accidents at Tenga and Bomdir in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday. Army sources at Tezpur said two Army jawans were killed when their vehicles, carrying eight persons, hurtled down the hilly road at Bomdir, 30 km from Tawang, on July 30. On Saturday, another jawan was killed in a landslide at Tenga, sources said. Torrential rains since July 27 have caused flash floods and landslides.

Army jawan shoots himself in Doda

Army jawan shoots himself in Doda

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

An army jawan allegedly committed suicide on Sunday by shooting himself with his service rifle in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Jawan sepoy Atul Kumar Tiwari of 8 Rastriya Rifles shot himself while on guard duty at Arnoora Rashtriya Rifles camp in Doda district early on Sunday, police said.

Army jawan commits suicide in JK

Army jawan commits suicide in JK

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

An army jawan committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Friday, officials said.

3 terrorists gunned down, army jawan killed in encounter

3 terrorists gunned down, army jawan killed in encounter

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

An army jawan was killed in the encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Kandi belt of Aglar area in Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir, they said.

Army jawan killed in Pak firing in Poonch

Army jawan killed in Pak firing in Poonch

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

There was a ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army on a forward post in Mankote-Balnoie sector.

3 Army jawans injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch

3 Army jawans injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

On Tuesday, an army jawan was killed when Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire.

Himachal: 1 Army jawan dead, 5 others trapped in avalanche

Himachal: 1 Army jawan dead, 5 others trapped in avalanche

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The body of one of the jawans was recovered, but there was no trace of five others.

Army jawans allegedly thrash Pune traffic cops

Army jawans allegedly thrash Pune traffic cops

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Tension prevailed in a central area of Pune on Monday evening as a group of Indian Army jawans clashed with the police following an altercation over traffic violation.

Manipur: Blast kills army jawan, two injured

Manipur: Blast kills army jawan, two injured

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

An army jawan was killed and two others seriously injured when a powerful bomb, allegedly planted by insurgents, exploded in Manipur's interior Churachandpur district bordering Myanmar and Mizoram on Tuesday morning.

Four army jawans killed in J&K gunbattle

Four army jawans killed in J&K gunbattle

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The jawans were exchanging fire with infiltrators.

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.

Army jawan killed in encounter in Kashmir

Army jawan killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

One army trooper was killed during a search operation a forest area in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday morning, a senior police officer to Rediff.com

IAF's dark night airlift saves Army jawan from losing arm

IAF's dark night airlift saves Army jawan from losing arm

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The jawan underwent an emergency surgery at the Army's Research Referral (R&R) Hospital in New Delhi, and his severed hand was stitched back, they said.

Army jawan martyred in Pak firing in J&K

Army jawan martyred in Pak firing in J&K

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Indian troops guarding the border, retaliated resulting in exchanges.

Wound inflicted by own people....: Jawan recounts toll plaza brutality

Wound inflicted by own people....: Jawan recounts toll plaza brutality

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Army jawan Kapil Panwar, who was brutally assaulted by toll plaza staff in Meerut, expresses his distress over the incident, while authorities take action against the toll operator and arrest suspects.

Army jawan goes missing from Kashmir; police suspect abduction

Army jawan goes missing from Kashmir; police suspect abduction

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The family of Mohammad Yaseen, posted with Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment, informed police that some people came to their house at Qazipora Chadura and took him away.

Assam: Army jawan killed in encounter with militants

Assam: Army jawan killed in encounter with militants

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

An army jawan was killed in an encounter with suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland militants in Assam's Sonitpur district. Troops on patrol were fired upon by the militants in Chariduar area of the district bordering Arunachal Pradesh and a jawan was killed in the encounter which followed.

J&K: 7 militants, army jawan killed

J&K: 7 militants, army jawan killed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Seven militants, six of them foreigners, and an army jawan were killed and twelve others including eight civilians injured in three separate encounters across the Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, police said in Srinagar on Saturday. Based on specific information that a group of militants were moving in high altitude region between Bandipora and Kangan, the army launched a search and destroy operation on Friday, a police spokesman said.

J&K: Army jawan kills self, 4 colleagues

J&K: Army jawan kills self, 4 colleagues

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

An army jawan opened fire Sunday night killing four of his colleagues before turning the gun on himself at an army camp on the outskirts of Jammu city.

5 Lashkar terrorists, Army jawan killed in Pulwama encounter

5 Lashkar terrorists, Army jawan killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation at Hanjin village in the Rajpora area of Pulwama following information about the presence of the terrorists there, a police official said.

BSF officer shot dead by army jawan

BSF officer shot dead by army jawan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

According to unconfirmed reports, the jawan was in an inebriated state and shot at the BSF officer following an altercation. The incident occurred on the Line of Control in J&K.

J&K: Army jawan, 2 militants killed

J&K: Army jawan, 2 militants killed

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Two militants and an army jawan were killed in fierce gunbattles in Jammu and Kashmir where the army pushed back militants who had infiltrated into the country under the cover of firing from the Pakistani side along the Line of Control. "A group of armed militants entered the Indian territory from Kabaristan post of Pakistan and were trapped by troops close to Kalash Indian Post between Zero line and border fencing along LoC in Poonch district on Sunday," officials said.

Jammu: Two army jawans injured in friendly fire

Jammu: Two army jawans injured in friendly fire

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Three persons, including two army jawans, were injured after one army unit fired at another unit mistaking them for militants in central Kashmir's Budgam district, official sources said.