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What ceasefire? Pakistan fires on forward Indian posts again

What ceasefire? Pakistan fires on forward Indian posts again

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Pakistani troops fired on forward Indian posts along the Line of Control in Jammu district overnight, drawing retaliation from Indian forces.

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets BoPs along IB in Jammu

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets BoPs along IB in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Pakistan Rangers violated ceasefire again by targeting Border Outs Posts with small arms and automatic weapons along International Border in Jammu district, prompting Border Security Force troops to retaliate.

India retaliates: At least 3 Pak soldiers killed, 6 posts damaged

India retaliates: At least 3 Pak soldiers killed, 6 posts damaged

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

At least 2-3 Pakistani armymen are believed to have been killed on Tuesday in the retaliatory firing by Indian troops in the Noushera sector of Rajouri district while seven women, including six members of a family, were injured in R S Pura sector of Jammu district in cross-border shelling.

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets Indian posts

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets Indian posts

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

In the sixth incident of ceasefire violation in less than two weeks, Pakistan troops on Monday opened fire on Indian posts along the Indo-Pak border in Arnia sector of Jammu district.

Pak violates ceasefire 5 times in 7 days, injures jawan

Pak violates ceasefire 5 times in 7 days, injures jawan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

In the fifth incident of ceasefire violence within a week, a Border Security Force jawan was on Saturday injured after Pakistani troops opened fire on Indian posts along the Indo-Pak border in Arnia sector of Jammu district. "There was cross-border heavy firing on Indian posts of Pindi and Pital along the International Border in Arnia sector of Jammu district around 4.30 pm today," said Deputy Inspector General, BSF, J S Oberoi.

Flash floods in Kashmir, 22 people rescued

Flash floods in Kashmir, 22 people rescued

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Of the 22 people rescued, 15 were trapped in Kathua and seven in Jammu district.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu second time within 24 hours

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu second time within 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Pakistan Rangers violated ceasefire again by firing on outposts along the International Border in Jammu district, prompting Indian troops to retaliate.

Heavy Pak shelling on border villages, 4 hurt

Heavy Pak shelling on border villages, 4 hurt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Pakistani Rangers on Thursday indulged in heavy firing and mortar shelling on five border outposts and some villages in Jammu district which left four persons injured, a day after a woman was killed in the ceasefire violations prompting India to lodge protest with Pakistan.

BSF trooper killed, 3 others injured as Pak violates ceasefire

BSF trooper killed, 3 others injured as Pak violates ceasefire

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

In a major ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Wednesday opened heavy fire at Indian border outposts along the international border in Jammu district, killing a Border Security Force personnel and leaving three other troopers injured.

Pakistan Rangers target posts along IB in Jammu

Pakistan Rangers target posts along IB in Jammu

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Thursday night resorted to small arms firing on border out-posts along the international border in Jammu, prompting BSF to retaliate.

Shots fired at Indian post in Jammu by Pakistan snipers

Shots fired at Indian post in Jammu by Pakistan snipers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Shots were fired at an Observation Post of the Border Security Force in Akhnoor sub-sector of Jammu district by Pakistani snipers on Sunday, prompting Indian troops to retaliate.

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following the arrest of a top terrorist who had made a video of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's office, it has come to light that Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad is planning a strike in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday.

Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu, targets forward posts

Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu, targets forward posts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Sunday resorted to small arms firing on forward Border Outposts along the international border in Jammu district.

Pakistani troops fire mortar bombs on border posts in Jammu

Pakistani troops fire mortar bombs on border posts in Jammu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Violating the ceasefire yet again, Pakistani Rangers resorted to firing of mortar bombs on border out posts along the International Border in Jammu district.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu again, civilians injured

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu again, civilians injured

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Violating the ceasefire for the 14th time in the past 12 days, Pakistani troops on Friday targeted two border out posts along the International Border in Jammu sector drawing retaliation from Indian troops.

Pakistani firing along border gives villagers sleepless nights

Pakistani firing along border gives villagers sleepless nights

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

The locals in Gharna village in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector are petrified following yet another ceasefire violation by the Pakistani troops.

Prohibitory orders lifted in 5 J-K districts; schools, colleges reopen

Prohibitory orders lifted in 5 J-K districts; schools, colleges reopen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

All the market places and shops reopened and traffic has resumed as normal in all these districts bringing much relief to the people.

BSF giving strong reply to Pakistan's border shelling

BSF giving strong reply to Pakistan's border shelling

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops heavily shelled 15 border outposts and hamlets along the international border overnight, leaving three persons injured, one of them seriously in Jammu district.

BSF unearths secret tunnel near India-Pak border

BSF unearths secret tunnel near India-Pak border

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

A 30-metre-long tunnel from Pakistan to the Indian side was today detected by the Border Security Force on the international border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu district.

LoC witnesses another night of firing; 29 ceasefire violations in 20 days

LoC witnesses another night of firing; 29 ceasefire violations in 20 days

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Pakistani troops fired 82 mm mortar bombs, used small and automatic weapons in the firing on forward Indian posts in Laam Battalion area in Naushera.

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.

Pakistan violates ceasefire once again

Pakistan violates ceasefire once again

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Pakistan troops once again violated the bilateral ceasefire along the Line of Control in the Hamirpur sector of Poonch district in Jammu region late Tuesday night.

Armed with SC nod, Azad 'to reach out to J-K people'

Armed with SC nod, Azad 'to reach out to J-K people'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Azad also accused the state and Centre of not being bothered about the people.

Pak troops violate ceasefire along international border in Jammu

Pak troops violate ceasefire along international border in Jammu

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Violating the ceasefire, Pakistani troops on Sunday fired on border out posts along the International Border in Jammu district.

Pakistan troops target civilian areas in Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan troops target civilian areas in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Breaching ceasefire, Pakistani troops targeted forward posts and civilian areas in Poonch district along the Line of Control for the second day on Thursday.

Woman killed, 4 injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire again

Woman killed, 4 injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire again

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The BSF troops retaliated, resulting in exchange of fire, which was still going on when last reports came in.

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively. The firing is still on, he said.

Terror alert in Jammu; security forces on standby

Terror alert in Jammu; security forces on standby

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The joint search operation was launched by Quick Reaction Team of the Army and Special Operation Group of police.

Pak troops fire at Indian positions on LoC

Pak troops fire at Indian positions on LoC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

There was no loss of life or injury to anyone in the firing, a police officer said.

Pakistan doesn't ease up, continues heavy firing at LoC

Pakistan doesn't ease up, continues heavy firing at LoC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The Hamirpur and Sabzian sectors in Poonch have been targeted by Pakistan troops for the past 3 days, possibly to facilitate infiltration from across the border.

What J&K poll results means for BJP/NC/PDP

What J&K poll results means for BJP/NC/PDP

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

What the election demonstrated is that the BJP has a stranglehold on most of the Hindu votes in the Union territory, observes David Devadas.

Pakistan Army violates ceasefire at LoC again

Pakistan Army violates ceasefire at LoC again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

After a two-day lull, Pakistan Army again violated the ceasefire by targeting forward posts along the Line of Control in Jammu district, drawing retaliation from Indian forces.

2 killed, 4 hurt in heavy Pakistani shelling near LoC

2 killed, 4 hurt in heavy Pakistani shelling near LoC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

In a major ceasefire violation along the Line of Control, Pakistan Army on Saturday targeted 22 Border Security Force posts near the international border in R S Pura sector and Arania sub sector, killing two civilians and injuring four.

Diwali of gunfire as Pakistani troops violate ceasefire again

Diwali of gunfire as Pakistani troops violate ceasefire again

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

After a brief lull of three days, Pakistan on Wednesday again resorted to firing from across the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir in yet another act of ceasefire violation.

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.

Pakistan again violates ceasefire, India retaliates

Pakistan again violates ceasefire, India retaliates

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

After a brief lull, Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire twice along International Border and Line of Control in Poonch and Jammu district, drawing strong retaliation from India.

J&K: Jawan kills self

J&K: Jawan kills self

Rediff.com16 Sep 2007

An army jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with a service rifle in Jammu district on Sunday.

Abdullahs' house in Jammu built on encroached land: J-K admin

Abdullahs' house in Jammu built on encroached land: J-K admin

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The administration of the union territory as directed by the Jammu and Kashmir high court to make public land given under the controversial Roshni land scheme, since scrapped by a court, came out with the list of beneficiaries.

Pak violates ceasefire again in Jammu, second in 24 hours

Pak violates ceasefire again in Jammu, second in 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

In the second instance of ceasefire violation within 24 hours, Pakistani troops resorted to small arms firing on a Border Out Post

Villagers living along LoC flee their homes after cross-border firing

Villagers living along LoC flee their homes after cross-border firing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Forced to leave their hamlets and cattle, the border residents want the Narendra Modi government to take strong action against Pakistan so that it does repeat the terror attacks and ceasefire violations along LoC.