News for 'militant ambush'

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Five army personnel were killed and six injured on Monday when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.

Four policemen killed in ambush in J&K

Four policemen killed in ambush in J&K

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

The policemen were attacked when they were returning from Beoli Koti in Doda district after investigating a case.

Four policemen injured in militant attack in Kulgam

Four policemen injured in militant attack in Kulgam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

A senior police officer said a group of heavily armed militants opened indiscriminate fire at a police vehicle in Bongam Qazigund of Kulgam district.

Militants kill 11 Pakistani troops

Militants kill 11 Pakistani troops

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

Kashmir: Militants attack police team; kill 2 cops

Kashmir: Militants attack police team; kill 2 cops

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Two policemen were killed and another seriously injured in a militant ambush in Pampore town, 14 kms away from Srinagar, on Wednesday evening.According to the police, militants fired indiscriminately from their automatic weapons at a team of the local police, which was on duty in Kadalbal area of the town."Three policemen were injured in the militant attack and they were immediately taken to Soura medical institute for treatment. However, two of them dies," said a cop.

Militants attack army convoy in J&K

Militants attack army convoy in J&K

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

Indo-Myanmar border shut to hunt militants behind Manipur ambush

Indo-Myanmar border shut to hunt militants behind Manipur ambush

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

An all-out offensive was launched to trace and eliminate the militants involved in massacre of 20 army men in Manipur on Thursday.

J&K: 4 killed in militant attack

J&K: 4 killed in militant attack

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Police said two army soldiers of 42 Rashtriya Rifles who were injured in the militant attack were evacuated to a hospital for treatment.

J&K: Three cops injured in militants' firing

J&K: Three cops injured in militants' firing

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Three policemen were injured when militants ambushed a police patrol in the south Kashmir's saffron-rich Pampore town on Tuesday evening.

J&K: Four hurt in militant attack

J&K: Four hurt in militant attack

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

JK: Two militants killed in Shopian encounter

JK: Two militants killed in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Two militants were killed while an army major and a trooper were wounded in a ongoing fierce encounter in south Kashmir's Shopian district.

Manipur ambush: Slain militant was member of North-East insurgent group

Manipur ambush: Slain militant was member of North-East insurgent group

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The insurgent was identified by his family members as Keisham Rajen.

J&K: Two killed, four injured in militant shootout

J&K: Two killed, four injured in militant shootout

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

J&K: Police officer wounded in militant attack

J&K: Police officer wounded in militant attack

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Police said militants sprayed a volley of bullets from automatic weapons at the vehicle of Yugal Manhas, sub-divisional police officer Mendhar, near the local police station.

Srinagar: Trooper killed as militants attack BSF vehicle

Srinagar: Trooper killed as militants attack BSF vehicle

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

One paramilitary Border Security Force trooper was killed and two others wounded in a militant ambush in summer capital Srinagar on Thursday morning.

Islamabad: Brigadier escapes ambush by militants

Islamabad: Brigadier escapes ambush by militants

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Suspected motorcycle-borne militants on Tuesday made a brazen attempt to assassinate another senior Pakistan army officer, raking his vehicle with indiscriminate fire, but the brigadier escaped unhurt, in an ambush similar to one just five days ago that resulted in killing of an army officer and a soldier.

Suspected LeT militant killed in encounter in Kashmir

Suspected LeT militant killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

A suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist was killed on Thursday in a brief gunfight with security forces in a village in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, police said.

13 killed as 2 groups of militants clash in Manipur

13 killed as 2 groups of militants clash in Manipur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

At least 13 people were killed in a gun-battle between two groups of militants in Manipur's Tengnoupal district on Monday, officials said.

CRPF jawan killed, cop hurt in Manipur militant attack

CRPF jawan killed, cop hurt in Manipur militant attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The deceased has been identified as Ajay Kumar Jha, 43, a resident of Bihar.

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from hit-and-run attacks to carrying out sophisticated operations with tactical precision. The group's tactics and targets have become increasingly audacious, targeting security forces, Chinese nationals, and innocent civilians. Experts attribute the BLA's evolution to various factors, including the leadership of Bashir Zeb, the group's growing intelligence network, and its exploitation of the grievances of the Baloch people. The BLA's actions are a cause for concern, as the group's sophisticated attacks pose a major challenge to security forces.

2 LeT militants killed in Pulwama encounter; locals clash with police

2 LeT militants killed in Pulwama encounter; locals clash with police

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The slain militants are reported to belong to the district.

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Security forces tightened their cordon around a forest area in the higher reaches of Doda district on Tuesday evening following an encounter with hiding terrorists, officials said.

Officials draw parallels between Poonch ambush and 2001 police vehicle attack

Officials draw parallels between Poonch ambush and 2001 police vehicle attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The recent ambush of an Army truck in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch bears a "striking resemblance" to a terrorist attack on a police vehicle in neighbouring Rajouri district 22 years ago, security officials have said, expressing serious concerns.

5 NSCN-K militants involved in Manipur ambush arrested

5 NSCN-K militants involved in Manipur ambush arrested

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

All the apprehended are being handed over to National Investigation Agency for further investigation.

Militants attack CRPF camp in Pulwama, 4 jawans injured

Militants attack CRPF camp in Pulwama, 4 jawans injured

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The attack came a week after eight CRPF jawans were killed and 20 others injured on Saturday in a militant ambush on a convoy in Pampore town in Pulwama district, the highest single-incident casualty in three years in the state.

3 policemen killed, 5 injured in militant attack in Aizawl

3 policemen killed, 5 injured in militant attack in Aizawl

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Three armed policemen were killed and five others injured when suspected militants belonging to Hmar People's Convention-Democracy attacked members of an assembly panel in Zokhawthiang in Aizawl district bordering Manipur, police said.

Social activist shot dead by militants in Kashmir

Social activist shot dead by militants in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

A prominent social activist was on Wednesday shot dead by militants in Sopore township of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said.

Cardiologist injured, 2 policemen killed in militant attack

Cardiologist injured, 2 policemen killed in militant attack

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Dr Sheikh Jalal, a leading cardiologist of Kashmir was seriously injured in a militant ambush that left his two police guards dead.

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

A large number of women from Malom in Imphal West district blocked the road to the airport in protest against the killing of the policemen in Moreh.

Manipur: 2 CRPF personnel killed, bombs defused

Manipur: 2 CRPF personnel killed, bombs defused

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

The CRPF personnel were killed on Friday when militants ambushed them in Ukhrul district, official sources said.

Army strikes back, guns down 20 militants behind Manipur ambush

Army strikes back, guns down 20 militants behind Manipur ambush

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The operation in Nagaland and Manipur was carried out after the army received "credible and specific" intelligence.

Assam: 7 CRPF personnel killed in encounter

Assam: 7 CRPF personnel killed in encounter

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Seven Central Reserve Police Force jawans were killed on Friday in an encounter with suspected tribal militants in the North Cachar Hills district of Assam.

JK: Protests continue on 4th day in Sapore

JK: Protests continue on 4th day in Sapore

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

North Kashmir's Sopore town continued to simmer with protests and shutdown for the fourth day on Monday following the militant ambush that left two people dead and six others wounded.

Anti-drone systems deployed in Manipur amid surge in attacks

Anti-drone systems deployed in Manipur amid surge in attacks

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The use of drones to mount attacks was new to the ethnic clashes in Manipur that left over 200 people dead since May last year.

Pakistan: Taliban kills 7 security personnel

Pakistan: Taliban kills 7 security personnel

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Seven Pakistani security personnel were on Monday killed when Taliban militants ambushed their vehicle near a strategic tunnel in the troubled North West Frontier Province.

Three officials gunned down in North Waziristan

Three officials gunned down in North Waziristan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Assistant Political Agent Azmat Jamal and his two associates were killed when the suspected militants ambushed their vehicle in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan Agency, officials of the political administration told the media.

Army convoy ambushed in Assam; 3 soldiers killed

Army convoy ambushed in Assam; 3 soldiers killed

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

A huge crater was created at the site of the ambush and two vehicles -- a jeep and a Shaktiman truck --were completely damaged.

Three ISI sleuths killed in Taliban grenade attack

Three ISI sleuths killed in Taliban grenade attack

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Three Inter-Services Intelligence operatives were on Wednesday killed and another injured after Taliban militants fired at a vehicle carrying them in Pakistan's restive northwest, media reports said.

Militants have free run of Imphal valley instigating mobs, say security forces

Militants have free run of Imphal valley instigating mobs, say security forces

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The security agencies have been warning that militants belonging to United National Liberation Front, People's Liberation Army and other banned groups had become part of the mobs and carrying out sneak attacks on security forces as well as giving directions to the agitators.