News for 'improvised explosive device'

Israeli soldier killed, 7 injured in Hezbollah attack

Israeli soldier killed, 7 injured in Hezbollah attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

An Israeli soldier was killed and seven others, including a colonel, were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) struck a vehicle during combat operations in southern Lebanon. The attack, attributed to Iran-backed Hezbollah, also involved explosive-laden drones.

How Punjab Police Thwarted A Major Terror Plot In Mohali

How Punjab Police Thwarted A Major Terror Plot In Mohali

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Punjab Police apprehended two associates of a foreign-based terror operative in Mohali, foiling a plot to target critical public infrastructure and recovering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

Mumbai Bomb Threat Emails Target Key Offices

Mumbai Bomb Threat Emails Target Key Offices

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other key Mumbai offices received email threats warning of explosions, prompting a major security alert and investigation by Mumbai Police. The emails allegedly referenced Khalistan and targeted the Mayor's office, CMO, and BSE building.

Pakistan Eliminates Six Terrorists In Balochistan Operation

Pakistan Eliminates Six Terrorists In Balochistan Operation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Pakistani security forces have killed six terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan province, recovering weapons and explosives. This follows another operation earlier in the week where 17 suspected terrorists were killed after a bomb attack in Quetta.

Punjab Police Arrest Two, Recover RDX IED In Major Terror Breakthrough

Punjab Police Arrest Two, Recover RDX IED In Major Terror Breakthrough

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali has arrested two individuals linked to a foreign-based terror operative and recovered a fully assembled RDX-based Improvised Explosive Device (IED), thwarting a major terror conspiracy.

Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Security forces in Manipur have destroyed 23 illegally constructed bunkers in Ukhrul district and seized 18 IEDs in Tengnoupal district during separate operations.

Two Killed In Pakistan Mosque Blasts, Suicide Attack Foiled By Local Hero

Two Killed In Pakistan Mosque Blasts, Suicide Attack Foiled By Local Hero

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Two separate explosions near mosques in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during Friday prayers resulted in at least two deaths and several injuries. One incident involved an IED in Bajaur, while a suspected suicide bombing in Lakki Marwat was largely averted by a local man's heroic intervention, saving numerous lives.

Assam: Explosive device found on train, defused

Assam: Explosive device found on train, defused

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Police found the bomb kept inside an air bag from seat number 22 of S5 coach during routine search of the Kolkata-Guwahati Kanchenjunga Express at the Guwahati Railway Station, sources said.

Al-Qaeda operative gets 31-year jail term in Pakistan

Al-Qaeda operative gets 31-year jail term in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan's Punjab province has sentenced Al-Qaeda operative Sadiq Akbar to 31 years in jail for plotting a terror attack. Akbar was arrested in Sahiwal with explosive materials and IED components, having travelled from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to carry out the attack on his group's orders.

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device at a Pune hospital.

Police Seize Maoist Explosives, Weapons In Chhattisgarh

Police Seize Maoist Explosives, Weapons In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a cache of explosives, weapons, and equipment allegedly hidden by Maoists in a forested hill area.

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man Over Pune Hospital Bomb Plot

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man Over Pune Hospital Bomb Plot

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a private hospital in Pune.

Manipur Security Operation: Bunkers Destroyed, IEDs Seized

Manipur Security Operation: Bunkers Destroyed, IEDs Seized

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Security forces in Manipur have destroyed 21 illegal bunkers in Ukhrul district and seized 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Tengnoupal district during recent operations.

Pune IED Recovery: CCTV Footage Being Enhanced To Nab Accused

Pune IED Recovery: CCTV Footage Being Enhanced To Nab Accused

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that CCTV footage and images of the number plate of the vehicle involved in the IED recovery incident in Pune are being enhanced to identify the accused.

Pakistan Security Forces Kill 17 Militants In Balochistan

Pakistan Security Forces Kill 17 Militants In Balochistan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Pakistani security forces have killed at least 17 militants in Balochistan province following a deadly train attack last week, the army said.

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 23 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 23 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed 23 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during operations on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the military's media wing.

IED Blast Targets Police in Northwest Pakistan, Injuring Five

IED Blast Targets Police in Northwest Pakistan, Injuring Five

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An IED blast in Lakki Marwat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, injured five police officers. The attack, claimed by Fitna-al-Khawarij (a term used for TTP terrorists), involved an IED planted on a motorcycle. Security measures have been increased in the region following a surge in violence.

Pakistan Nabs 21 Terrorists With Links To Banned Groups

Pakistan Nabs 21 Terrorists With Links To Banned Groups

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Pakistani police arrested 21 terrorists, mostly affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Punjab province during the past week.

Pune man planted fake bomb to extort hospital, no terror angle: Police

Pune man planted fake bomb to extort hospital, no terror angle: Police

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A man was arrested for allegedly planting an improvised explosive device (IED) in a private hospital in Pune to extort money for his medical treatment. Police confirmed there was no terrorism angle to the case.

Punjab On High Alert After Amritsar, Jalandhar Blasts

Punjab On High Alert After Amritsar, Jalandhar Blasts

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Punjab is on high alert following two explosions in Amritsar and Jalandhar. Police suspect the involvement of Pakistan's ISI in the Amritsar blast, while the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLF) has claimed responsibility for the Jalandhar explosion. Investigations are underway.

Pune Hospital IED: CCTV Person Ruled Out As Suspect

Pune Hospital IED: CCTV Person Ruled Out As Suspect

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Pune police have cleared a person seen in CCTV footage in connection with the IED found at Usha Kiran Hospital. The investigation continues, with the ATS also involved.

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids across four states in India, investigating a case of arms, ammunition, and IED smuggling from Pakistan. The raids targeted 12 locations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Maharashtra, leading to the seizure of digital devices for forensic analysis.

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, local police said.

Six Police Officers Killed in Pakistan IED Attack

Six Police Officers Killed in Pakistan IED Attack

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

An IED blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district killed at least six police personnel, prompting a search operation and condemnation from the Chief Minister.

Major Arms Cache Recovered In Anti-Naxal Operation

Major Arms Cache Recovered In Anti-Naxal Operation

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Arms and explosives, along with manufacturing equipment, were recovered from a forested area along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border during an anti-Naxal operation.

Khalistan Bomb Threats Rock Mumbai: CMO, Mayor's Office Targeted

Khalistan Bomb Threats Rock Mumbai: CMO, Mayor's Office Targeted

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai received emails allegedly from the "Khalistan National Army" warning of bomb blasts at multiple locations, including the Chief Minister's Office, Mayor's office, and the BSE building. Police have launched an investigation and stepped up security, while Mayor Ritu Tawde has vowed not to be intimidated.

Tribal Chief Killed In Pakistan IED Blast

Tribal Chief Killed In Pakistan IED Blast

Rediff.com18 May 2026

An IED blast in a marketplace in northwest Pakistan has killed three people, including a tribal chief, and injured four others.

Explosive devices found airports, station in London

Explosive devices found airports, station in London

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

These devices, at this early stage of the investigation, appear capable of igniting an initially small fire when opened, the Metropolitan Police said.

Manipur Insurgency: Five Arrested, Arms Cache Recovered Near Myanmar Border

Manipur Insurgency: Five Arrested, Arms Cache Recovered Near Myanmar Border

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Five insurgents were arrested near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Tengnoupal district. Security forces also recovered a cache of explosives and small arms in a separate operation.

Nine Injured in Pakistan IED Attack Targeting Police

Nine Injured in Pakistan IED Attack Targeting Police

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

An IED explosion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province injured nine people, including four police personnel, when attackers targeted a police patrol team in Lakki Marwat district.

Police Recover Maoist Weapons Cache In Chhattisgarh

Police Recover Maoist Weapons Cache In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a cache of explosives, weapons, and equipment allegedly hidden by Maoists in a forested hill area.

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.

IED Blast Kills Soldier, Injures Others in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IED Blast Kills Soldier, Injures Others in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A security personnel was killed and five others injured in an IED blast near a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a separate incident, a policeman was abducted and killed by militants.

Why Pune Man Planted Bomb In Hospital To Extort Money

Why Pune Man Planted Bomb In Hospital To Extort Money

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A man was arrested for planting an improvised explosive device in a private hospital in Pune in an attempt to extort money from the facility, according to police.

Two CoBRA battalions deployed to Manipur to address ethnic violence

Two CoBRA battalions deployed to Manipur to address ethnic violence

Rediff.com31 May 2026

The Indian government has deployed two battalions of the CRPF's CoBRA unit to Manipur to help restore peace in the region, which has been affected by ethnic violence.

Blast at Peace Committee Member's Shop Kills Two in Pakistan

Blast at Peace Committee Member's Shop Kills Two in Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A blast at a battery shop owned by a peace committee member in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has killed two people and injured eight others. Separately, two police personnel were killed and 18 civilians injured in another blast in the same province.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Terror Module, Averting Potential Attacks

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Terror Module, Averting Potential Attacks

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module, arresting two operatives and seizing a significant cache of arms and explosives, averting potential high-impact terror attacks in the state.

Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Recover IED

Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Recover IED

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Punjab Police busted a foreign-based terror module, arresting two individuals and recovering a fully assembled RDX-laden Improvised Explosive Device (IED), foiling a major terror conspiracy.

24 killed, dozens hurt in Pak train blast; BLA claims responsibility

24 killed, dozens hurt in Pak train blast; BLA claims responsibility

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A powerful explosion ripped through a shuttle train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, stating the train was transporting military personnel.

Nationwide terror module busted; toy car IED plot foiled

Nationwide terror module busted; toy car IED plot foiled

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four men from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Bihar for allegedly planning terror activities and attempting to recruit others online. An IED and related materials were seized during the operation.