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NIA takes over probe of twin blasts in Manipur

NIA takes over probe of twin blasts in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The investigation into the twin blasts in Manipur's Bishnupur district has been handed over to the NIA. The blasts injured two people and have further escalated tensions in the state.

7-year-old injured in IED blast targeting BSF camp in Manipur

7-year-old injured in IED blast targeting BSF camp in Manipur

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

An IED went off at about 9 am near off a BSF camp at Moirangpurel area, injuring a seven-year-old girl Tinoi in Imphal East district.

Inter-state Arms Supply Module Busted in Punjab, Two Arrested

Inter-state Arms Supply Module Busted in Punjab, Two Arrested

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and recovering a cache of country-made pistols and magazines.

Terror Strikes Worldwide: 2025 In Pix

Terror Strikes Worldwide: 2025 In Pix

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A visual record of major terror attacks across the world in 2025, capturing moments of violence, loss, and resilience.

Chhattisgarh Declares Bastar Region Free of Maoist Extremism After Decades of Conflict

Chhattisgarh Declares Bastar Region Free of Maoist Extremism After Decades of Conflict

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

After more than four decades, Chhattisgarh's Bastar region has been declared free of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), marking the end of the armed Maoist rebellion in the area. The decline is attributed to sustained security operations, improved governance, and socio-economic development initiatives.

Tension in Manipur after twin blasts hurt two in Bishnupur

Tension in Manipur after twin blasts hurt two in Bishnupur

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Two people were injured in two consecutive explosions in Manipur's Bishnupur district. The blasts sparked protests and calls for investigation.

Bastar Region Sees Transformation as Security Camps Become Public Infrastructure

Bastar Region Sees Transformation as Security Camps Become Public Infrastructure

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, India, is transitioning away from decades of Maoist conflict, with plans to convert security camps into public infrastructure. A senior Maoist commander recently surrendered, marking a significant step in the government's efforts to eliminate Naxalism.

NIA arrests owner of car involved in Red Fort blast

NIA arrests owner of car involved in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency has arrested a Kashmir resident who had allegedly conspired with 'suicide bomber' Dr Umar Un Nabi to carry out the terror attack, which claimed 13 lives.

IED blast derailed Guwahati-Puri Express

IED blast derailed Guwahati-Puri Express

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

An Improvised Explosive Device blast completely damaged a stretch of the railway track and led to derailment of seven bogies of the Guwahati-Puri Express, injuring over 100 passengers in Assam's rural Kamrup district, a senior Railway official said.

Srinagar: Civilian killed in IED blast

Srinagar: Civilian killed in IED blast

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Police said a pre-planted IED near a paramilitary barricade went off on Friday morning.

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

He said that TEA will also conduct a meeting to raise awareness among exporters and domestic manufacturers to verify the identity of workers.

Wanted Maoists among 14 ultras gunned down in Bastar

Wanted Maoists among 14 ultras gunned down in Bastar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Security forces killed 14 Naxalites, including wanted ultras Mangtu (DVCM) and Hunga Madkam, in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Bijapur districts in the Bastar region on Saturday, officials said.

Pak: 4 soldiers killed in IED blast

Pak: 4 soldiers killed in IED blast

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Four Pakistani soldiers were on Wednesday killed in an Improvised Explosive Device blast in Hangu district in the country's restive northwest. A convoy of security forces was travelling from Hangu to Kurram tribal area when it was targeted near Warmagal on the Hangu-Kurram border.

Red Fort blast: Dr Shaheen Saeed taken to Faridabad for plot recreation

Red Fort blast: Dr Shaheen Saeed taken to Faridabad for plot recreation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Shaheen was taken to Faridabad to corroborate some leads the NIA learnt to have known during interrogation of other suspects and the seventh accused Soyab, a resident of Dhauj in Faridabad.

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The explosion took place in a hilly area in Bacheli in Dantewada when the personnel were returning to their camp after purchasing groceries from market.

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a 'white-collar' terror module, revealing that doctors arrested in the case had been radicalized since 2016 and formed a new terror organization named 'Ansar Interim' to carry out subversive activities.

10 year old killed in IED blast by Maoists in Jharkhand

10 year old killed in IED blast by Maoists in Jharkhand

Rediff.com19 May 2023

A 10-year-old boy was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by CPI-Maoists in Jharkhand's West Singbhum district exploded, a senior police officer said on Friday.

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year, mandating that app-based communication services like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal must be continuously linked to an active, physical SIM card within the device.

IED blast in Bengaluru's Church Street, 1 killed

IED blast in Bengaluru's Church Street, 1 killed

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

A woman was confirmed dead and another injured in an explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device on Sunday night in front of a popular restaurant on a busy road in the heart of Bengaluru.

Delhi blast suspects pooled in Rs 26 lakh to buy materials

Delhi blast suspects pooled in Rs 26 lakh to buy materials

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Doctors arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast allegedly raised over Rs 26 lakh to procure materials used in the explosion. The funds were used to purchase large quantities of fertilizer, a key component in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

2 jawans injured in IED blast in Kashmir

2 jawans injured in IED blast in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Two army troopers were injured in a powerful improvised explosive device blast near Chakala village in north Kashmir on Thursday morning.

'Delhi blast not a suicide attack, explosion triggered in panic'

'Delhi blast not a suicide attack, explosion triggered in panic'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Sources told ANI that the suspect did not follow the usual pattern of a suicide car bombing -- he neither rammed the car into a target nor collided intentionally.

Delhi blast: NIA nabs eighth accused, a J-K doc, over harbouring bomber

Delhi blast: NIA nabs eighth accused, a J-K doc, over harbouring bomber

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The accused, identified as Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, was nabbed by an NIA team from Delhi.

J&K residents protest against IED blast

J&K residents protest against IED blast

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

A 13-year-old girl was killed in the blast, which was targeted at an army convoy.

2 BSF jawans martyred, woman injured in IED blast in Manipur

2 BSF jawans martyred, woman injured in IED blast in Manipur

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The two jawans received splinter injuries in the blast and later succumbed.

Docs, cleric, businessmen: Meet 'Group of 7' held for Delhi blast

Docs, cleric, businessmen: Meet 'Group of 7' held for Delhi blast

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

According to police, the group of seven used "encrypted channels for indoctrination, coordination, movement, and logistics."

How security forces capture strategic Maoist strongholds in Bastar

How security forces capture strategic Maoist strongholds in Bastar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

A security camp has been established in the Naxalite-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh to improve security and facilitate development. The camp, set up by security forces, aims to dominate the area, secure development works, improve coordination with villagers, and intensify anti-Naxal operations.

Militants trigger IED blast near LoC in Poonch

Militants trigger IED blast near LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Militants on Saturday triggered a blast targeting an army vehicle near Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir but the troops escaped unhurt. However, the vehicle was damaged in the Improvised Explosive Device blast.

Five CRPF men injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Five CRPF men injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Two officers of Deputy Commandant rank -- S Niwas and Prabhat Tripathi -- and three other men were injured in the blast suspected to be from an improvised explosive device hidden beneath the dirt track by the Naxals, officials said.

14 killed in IED blast outside madarsa in Quetta

14 killed in IED blast outside madarsa in Quetta

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

At least 14 people were killed and more than 40 wounded today in a powerful Improvised Explosive Device bomb blast outside a seminary in Quetta, police said.

J&K: Jawan killed in IED blast

J&K: Jawan killed in IED blast

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

One army trooper was killed and another wounded in a powerful blast in the Balnoi sector of Poonch district, Kashmir on Saturday, a defence spokesman said.

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.

1 jawan killed, 3 hurt in IED blast along LoC

1 jawan killed, 3 hurt in IED blast along LoC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

An army jawan was killed and three others injured in a blast triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device attack along LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Jawan killed, pillar damaged in IED blasts in J&K

Jawan killed, pillar damaged in IED blasts in J&K

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

An army jawan was killed in a landmine blast while a border-fencing pillar was damaged when an improvised explosive device went off in the Jammu region on Sunday, the police and the Border Security Force said.

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He had promised his daughter that he would be there, come what may, a kin said. But fate had a different plan.

Jawan injured in IED blast in Assam

Jawan injured in IED blast in Assam

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

A jawan was seriously injured in an ambush by ULFA (I) militants at Kanobari in Assam's Sibsagar district on Friday.

3 BSF personnel killed, 2 injured in IED blast

3 BSF personnel killed, 2 injured in IED blast

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

The IED was planted under a bridge at Ganeshpora, 75km from Srinagar, on the Srinagar-Pahalgam Road in Anantnag district.

Srinagar: One militant killed in IED blast

Srinagar: One militant killed in IED blast

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

One militant was killed and two others were injured while fabricating an improvised explosive device, even as authorities imposed security restrictions in north Kashmir district and in capital Srinagar to foil separatist call for a march on Friday.

11 hurt after army patrol hit with IED blast in J-K

11 hurt after army patrol hit with IED blast in J-K

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The army cordoned off the area and fired in air to maintain area domination, an official said, adding reinforcements have been rushed.

'LoC stable': Indian Army refutes ceasefire violation reports

'LoC stable': Indian Army refutes ceasefire violation reports

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

In a statement on Thursday, the Indian Army said that the ceasefire on the LoC is intact.