News for 'combing operation'

Clashes over demolition of dargah in Gujarat; 1 killed

Clashes over demolition of dargah in Gujarat; 1 killed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Junagadh Municipal Corporation served a notice to the dargah asking for presenting its documents within five days.

Army foils infiltration bid near LoC in J-K's Baramulla, 3 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid near LoC in J-K's Baramulla, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

"We noticed some suspicious movement in the Hathlanga area near the LoC. The infiltrators were challenged and three of them were killed," an Army officer said.

PM visits Pathankot, voices satisfaction over counter attack

PM visits Pathankot, voices satisfaction over counter attack

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the strategic Pathankot Air Force base for a first-hand assessment of the situation in the aftermath of the terror attack last Saturday.

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The mortal remains of 29 people who died till Thursday were handed over to their relatives and the bodies were either buried or cremated, Kallakurichi District Collector Prasanth M S said.

Security forces launch massive anti-terror operation in south Kashmir

Security forces launch massive anti-terror operation in south Kashmir

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The operations have been launched in six villages falling under Zainapora area in Shopian after security forces received information about movement of militants there

Body of Army Major, who died in Manipur encounter, recovered

Body of Army Major, who died in Manipur encounter, recovered

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Maj Deswal of 21 Para (Special Force) was killed in a gunbattle with Zeliangrong United Front militants in densely forested Nungba area during a combing operation undertaken by Rashtriya Rifles and Special Forces personnel.

Over 140 weapons surrendered in Manipur after Shah's appeal

Over 140 weapons surrendered in Manipur after Shah's appeal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The surrendered weapons included self-loading rifles, carbine, AK and INSAS rifles, light machine guns, pistols, M16 rifles, smoke gun/tear gas, sten gun and grenade launcher.

2 terror teams may have attacked Pathankot using different vehicles

2 terror teams may have attacked Pathankot using different vehicles

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Since combing operations in the forest near the base have not helped the security forces to find any vehicle used by the second team of terrorists, it is assumed that a local Jaish-e-Mohammed unit must have dropped them close to the base.

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The situation in minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area in Manipur's Thoubal district, where four villagers were gunned down by unidentified assailants, remained calm but tense on Tuesday as additional security forces were deployed, an official said.

Punjab deploys SWAT team to hunt down suspected terrorists

Punjab deploys SWAT team to hunt down suspected terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Extensive search operations are underway near Pandher village in Gurdaspur district of Punjab for the third day on Friday after locals claimed that two men in army fatigues were moving in a suspicious manner.

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'The jungles of Doda covers about 250 km.' 'Sleeper cells are providing active help to the terrorists.' 'The terrain and situation is such that it is not possible to keep track of every inch.'

Orissa govt ready to hold talks with Naxals

Orissa govt ready to hold talks with Naxals

Rediff.com24 Feb 2008

"My government is always prepared for dialogue with the Naxals, but first they should give up arms and the path of violence," Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik told reporters after reviewing the ongoing combing operation against Maoists at a high-level meeting here.

Bijapur anti-naxal op was poorly designed: Rahul Gandhi

Bijapur anti-naxal op was poorly designed: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the operation against Naxals in Chhattisgarh, in which 22 security personnel were killed, was 'incompetently' executed and 'poorly designed'.

Army's combing op continues in Poonch to flush out terrorists

Army's combing op continues in Poonch to flush out terrorists

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Army's counter-terrorism operation in the Nar Khas forest area of Poonch continued on Friday morning.

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to try restore peace by hammering out a solution between the warring communities.

CRPF avenges Sukma attack, guns down 15 Maoists in encounter

CRPF avenges Sukma attack, guns down 15 Maoists in encounter

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Avenging the Sukma attack, security forces claim to have gunned down 12-15 Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Basaguda-Chintalnar area on Sunday.

2 criminals involved in killing of 8 UP cops neutralised

2 criminals involved in killing of 8 UP cops neutralised

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The incident took place when a police team had gone to raid history-sheeter Vikas Dubey's house.

Kokrajhar attack: Assam remains tense; slain ultra identified

Kokrajhar attack: Assam remains tense; slain ultra identified

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Sarma on Saturday visited Guwahati Medical College and Hospital to take stock of the injured who were shifted to Guwahati last night.

Cops detain 14 red sanders smugglers in AP forests

Cops detain 14 red sanders smugglers in AP forests

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

14 red sanders smugglers were detained even as combing operations were on in Seshachalam hill ranges of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday to nab woodcutters on the run.

Bihar cops unable to trace 8 labourers abducted by Maoists

Bihar cops unable to trace 8 labourers abducted by Maoists

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

More than two days after armed Maoists abducted eight labourers in Bihar's Jamui district, the police are still in the dark about their whereabouts and have failed to rescue them.

Army pays tribute to martyred Major Amit Deswal

Army pays tribute to martyred Major Amit Deswal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag also paid tributes to the deceased soldier.

14 Naxals arrested in Chhattisgarh

14 Naxals arrested in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Fourteen Naxals including four women were arrested in two separate operations in the insurgency-hit regions of Chhattisgarh today, police said.

Operation to fully sanitise Pathankot air base in last leg

Operation to fully sanitise Pathankot air base in last leg

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The operation to fully sanitise the Pathankot Air base, which was attacked by six terrorists last Saturday, is "close to completion" with the personnel of the National Security Guard, the army and the Garud commandos of Indian Air Force undertaking the task on the sprawling complex.

Bihar: Maoists kill two villagers

Bihar: Maoists kill two villagers

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Maoists abducted and hacked to death a panchayat samiti member and another person at Paharpur in Bihar's Jamui district on Tuesday, police sources said. Maoists raided Rajaun village, abducted panchayat samiti member Arjun Paswan and Rajaun village PACS chief Vishnudeo Yadav and took them to Paharpur and hacked them to death, the sources said. A combing operation has been launched.

Army guns down 3 terrorists behind attack on BSF post

Army guns down 3 terrorists behind attack on BSF post

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Three weapons and other war-like stores have been recovered from the scene of the gunbattle

On day 4, guns fall silent at Pathankot base; search ops still on

On day 4, guns fall silent at Pathankot base; search ops still on

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Defence sources said that the firing at the air force base in Punjab ceased on Tuesday morning after the attack that began in the wee hours on Saturday.

Italians abduction: Anti Naxal ops come to a hault

Italians abduction: Anti Naxal ops come to a hault

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

The anti-Naxal operations in Odisha have come to a halt following abduction of two Italian tourists by the Maoists who demanded suspension of offensive against the extremists and release of some of their colleagues besides placing other demands.

Road accident triggers communal clash in Vadodara; 22 held

Road accident triggers communal clash in Vadodara; 22 held

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The clash broke out following a road accident involving two-wheelers belonging to people from 2 communities.

CRPF's valiant dog 'Pluto' martyred in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

CRPF's valiant dog 'Pluto' martyred in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The dog handler was not injured in the blast.

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

Cop injured in Nalgonda encounter succumbs to injuries

Cop injured in Nalgonda encounter succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

A police sub-inspector, who was critically injured in exchange of fire with suspected SIMI cadres in Nalgonda district last week, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday even as combing operation to nab more members of the banned outfit continued for the fourth day.

Massive op against terrorists on the cards in J-K? DGP meets top Army officer

Massive op against terrorists on the cards in J-K? DGP meets top Army officer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The DGP, along with additional director general of police (law and order) Vijay Kumar and Jammu zone additional director general of police Anand Jain, visited Jammu-based White Knight Corps and interacted with General Officer Commanding Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, the army said.

Bihar: 8 labourers abducted by Maoists released

Bihar: 8 labourers abducted by Maoists released

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Eight construction labourers abducted by Maoists from Bihar's Jamui district were released on early Wednesday, police said.

Odisha: NIA quizzes Maoists involved in C'garh attack

Odisha: NIA quizzes Maoists involved in C'garh attack

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

A National Investigation Agency team arrived in Malkangiri on Thursday to record the statements of two Maoists who have admitted to the Odisha police that they were involved in the May 25 attack in Chhattisgarh in which several Congress leaders were killed.

Naxals attack CISF post in Chhattisgarh; trooper killed

Naxals attack CISF post in Chhattisgarh; trooper killed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

A Central Industrial Security Force trooper was killed on Sunday while another was injured in an attack by naxals on a security post in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.

Chhattisgarh: Jawan killed in encounter with Naxals

Chhattisgarh: Jawan killed in encounter with Naxals

Rediff.com17 May 2013

A security personnel was killed and another got injured in an encounter with Naxalites in the Maoist-hit Sukma district of southern Chhattisgarh Friday.

2 policemen killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

2 policemen killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

"The incident took place when a joint contingent of BSF and district force was on a combing operation in the jungles of Tadoki Police Station area of the district early Saturday morning," Kanker Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), CD Tondon told PTI over phone.

63 red sanders smugglers arrested in Andhra Pradesh

63 red sanders smugglers arrested in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The Andhra Pradesh police have arrested 63 woodcutters smuggling red sanders trees from the state's Nellore district, on the border with Tamil Nadu.

Latehar encounter death toll touches 17

Latehar encounter death toll touches 17

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Around 300 CRPF and Jharkhand Jaguar jawans went deep into the Karmatiya jungles, about 250 km from Ranchi as part of a combing operation when Maoists started indiscriminate firing from tree tops and hills

3 SOG troopers killed in Naxal encounter in Orissa

3 SOG troopers killed in Naxal encounter in Orissa

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

At least three security personnel were killed and six others injured, four of them critically, in a fierce encounter with Maoists in Orissa's Gajapati district early on Wednesday, the police said.