News for 'north Kashmir Baramulla district'

Heavy shelling by Pak along LoC post Op Sindoor, 2 hurt; India retaliates

Heavy shelling by Pak along LoC post Op Sindoor, 2 hurt; India retaliates

Rediff.com7 May 2025

In a post on X, the additional directorate general of public information posted: "Pakistan again violates the Ceasefire Agreement by firing artillery in Bhimber Gali in the Poonch-Rajouri area. Indian Army is responding appropriately in a calibrated manner."

I-Day jitters: Blasts in Baramulla, Anantnag

I-Day jitters: Blasts in Baramulla, Anantnag

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Militants on Wednesday had caused four blasts in different parts of Baramulla and Anantnag districts, killing two civilians and wounding 48.

3 Pakistani terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

3 Pakistani terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

Rediff.com25 May 2022

A cop also lost his life in the encounter which took place at Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area in the north Kashmir district.

Pak troops resort to unprovoked firing along LoC

Pak troops resort to unprovoked firing along LoC

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing Sunday morning at the Indian posts in the Uri sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Four killed as fresh violence grips Valley

Four killed as fresh violence grips Valley

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Four persons, including a 60-year old man, were killed and a dozen others received bullet injuries in fresh violence in Kashmir on Friday.

Militants attack army camp in Baramulla

Militants attack army camp in Baramulla

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

There were no casualties or injuries in the attack on a Rashtriya Rifles camp in Bandipora.

Army personnel injured in firing by LeT militants in J-K

Army personnel injured in firing by LeT militants in J-K

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

An encounter between holed up militants and security forces broke out on Wednesday in a village of north Kashmir's Baramulla district where five hardcore militants of the Lashker-e-Tayiba were killed. Two Army personnel were injured in the firing.

3 terror attacks rock Kashmir in 3 hours

3 terror attacks rock Kashmir in 3 hours

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Jammu and Kashmir has been hit by three terror attacks in three hours. Unidentified gunmen shot at a civilian in Tral in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday.

Army officer killed in firing by Pakistani troops at LoC

Army officer killed in firing by Pakistani troops at LoC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

A junior commissioned officer was killed when Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control in Uri sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday morning.

5 militants, 2 jawans killed in nightlong gunfire

5 militants, 2 jawans killed in nightlong gunfire

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Four terrorists and two army jawans were killed in a gunbattle between the two sides in Baramulla district of north Kashmir on Friday morning.

Pak violates ceasefire for 7th night despite DGMOs talks, India responds

Pak violates ceasefire for 7th night despite DGMOs talks, India responds

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The exchange of fire occurred even though the directors general of military operations of India and Pakistan spoke over the hotline on Tuesday amid rising tensions between the two countries over the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

Militants attack police party in Sopore, civilian killed

Militants attack police party in Sopore, civilian killed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

Militants on Sunday attacked a police party in a busy market area of Sopore town in North Kashmir's Baramulla district, leaving a civilian dead and a policeman critically injured, the fourth attack on security forces in the state this month.

J&K: 10 injured as police clash with protestors

J&K: 10 injured as police clash with protestors

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Protests rocked the south Kashmir's Shopian town where the separatists had called for a march on Monday, resulting in injuries to ten persons.

Pak troops open fire for 8th consecutive night, residents fear shelling

Pak troops open fire for 8th consecutive night, residents fear shelling

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Pakistan's troops have engaged in unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliation from the Indian Army. This marks the eighth consecutive night of such incidents, following heightened tensions stemming from a recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Civilians residing along the LoC and IB are preparing their bunkers in anticipation of potential escalation.

Two troopers killed in J&K grenade blast

Two troopers killed in J&K grenade blast

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Two army troopers were killed and six others wounded in an explosion that occurred inside a passing vehicle that was part of a convoy in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Srinagar wrapped in curfew-blanket after violence

Srinagar wrapped in curfew-blanket after violence

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Curfew was imposed in the entire summer capital Srinagar, a day after four people including three teenagers were killed in police firing at Palhallan in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

6 terrorists killed during Uri infiltration bid

6 terrorists killed during Uri infiltration bid

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Troops noticed some suspicious movement of a large number of terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in Lacchipora area of Uri sector at around 7.00 pm on Sunday, the sources said.

Hizbul module unearthed, 3 arrested in Baramulla

Hizbul module unearthed, 3 arrested in Baramulla

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

On sustained questioning, the SSP said, the trio admitted they are working for Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist outfit and were luring young boys into militancy.

Quake causes panic in J&K

Quake causes panic in J&K

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

School children also came out of their classrooms as parents started, making frantic calls to schools asking for the safety of their children.

Omar Abdullah offers help to rebuild houses damaged in Pak shelling

Omar Abdullah offers help to rebuild houses damaged in Pak shelling

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Abdullah, who visited the shelling-affected areas of Uri, including Salamabad, Lagama, Bandi and Gingal in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, also said that he would take up the demand for building individual bunkers in these areas with the Centre.

Kashmir: Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in encounter

Kashmir: Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in encounter

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Security forces gunned down two local militants of the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday evening.

BSF trooper kills officer, self

BSF trooper kills officer, self

Rediff.com1 May 2005

1 terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Baramulla

1 terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Baramulla

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

An unidentified terrorist was on Tuesday killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said.

Army foils infiltration bid, 5 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid, 5 terrorists killed

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

A defence spokesman in Srinagar said alert troops noticed movement along the LoC in the afternoon in the Kalapahar area of the Uri sector and challenged the infiltrators. "The terrorists opened fire at the troops, which was returned, resulting in an encounter that is still on and so far bodies of five terrorists have been recovered," Lt Col JS Brar said.

PIX: Dhoni spends time with Kashmir's budding cricketers

PIX: Dhoni spends time with Kashmir's budding cricketers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The Chinar Corps put out photographs and a video of the former captain while playing and interacting with the cricketers and the youths.

J&K: 3 day-long encounter leaves four dead

J&K: 3 day-long encounter leaves four dead

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Colonel G S Sarna was killed in the encounter.

'He was killed by Kashmir terrorists because he was Hindu'

'He was killed by Kashmir terrorists because he was Hindu'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

"It is not a crime to be a Hindu. It is not their (Islamic) State."

Gulmarg attack: Hunt for '3-4 terrorists' enters 2nd day

Gulmarg attack: Hunt for '3-4 terrorists' enters 2nd day

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Three to four terrorists are believed to have carried out the deadly attack on an Army convoy in the Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir that left four people, including two soldiers, dead, a senior police official said on Saturday.

2 killed in J&K grenade attack

2 killed in J&K grenade attack

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

The grenade was aimed at a paramilitary patrol party, but missed the target.

Kashmir remains shut for 73rd consecutive day

Kashmir remains shut for 73rd consecutive day

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A police official said the curbs have been imposed to maintain law and order in view of the separatists call for a march to the three districts of Baramulla, Pulwama and Srinagar.

J&K: Colonel killed, 2 jawans hurt in encounter

J&K: Colonel killed, 2 jawans hurt in encounter

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

An army colonel was killed and two soldiers injured in a gunbattle with militants in Pattan area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

Border skirmishes continue along LoC for 9th day

Border skirmishes continue along LoC for 9th day

Rediff.com3 May 2025

For the ninth consecutive night, Indian and Pakistani troops engaged in small arms fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, continuing a pattern of heightened border tensions. The skirmishes, initiated by Pakistani troops in violation of the ceasefire agreement, have led to a tense situation along the LoC and International Border (IB). The incidents come in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. Civilians residing near the border have begun preparing their bunkers, anticipating potential escalation. Despite a recent hotline conversation between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan, where India cautioned Pakistan, the ceasefire violations persist.

Peace in troubled times

Peace in troubled times

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

Militants gun down another sarpanch in Kashmir

Militants gun down another sarpanch in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

A sarpanch was gunned down by unidentified militants in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday evening. Today's killing is yet another in a series of relentless attacks against the panches and sarpanches in the valley who have been clamouring for security by the administration.

Kashmir calm; restrictions in interior Srinagar

Kashmir calm; restrictions in interior Srinagar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Barring a clash between protesters and security forces which left one person injured in Sopore, situation in strike-hit Kashmir Valley remained calm though restrictions were imposed in parts of interior city where Hurriyat Conference had planned to hold a meeting.