News for 'north Kashmir Kupwara'

Boycott bastions of Baramulla, Sopore see highest voter turnout in 30 yrs

Boycott bastions of Baramulla, Sopore see highest voter turnout in 30 yrs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Officials said the polling went off peacefully in all segments including special polling stations along the International Border and Line of Control (LoC) with no untoward incident reported from anywhere.

Infiltration along J&K border hasn't declined

Infiltration along J&K border hasn't declined

Rediff.com10 May 2008

General Kapoor, who arrived in Srinagar on Friday for a three-day visit to the state, inaugurated a boys' hostel in the frontier town of Tangdhar. General Kapoor said, "The passes are still closed because of heavy snowfall, and it is too early to comment on the levels of infiltration this year." He said that the army's role during the forthcoming state assembly elections in the state would be "limited to providing a secure atmosphere."

Shutdown cripples JK again

Shutdown cripples JK again

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

A shutdown called by the hardline separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) against the alleged molestation and murder of a college girl in north Kashmir Kupwara district once again crippled normal life across the valley on Friday.

JK: Major, 10 others killed in gunbattle

JK: Major, 10 others killed in gunbattle

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

Ten persons including a senior army officer, three troopers and six militants have been killed so far in the ongoing three day long fierce encounters in the Shamswari mountain range of north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Six militants, JeI activist among 10 killed in J&K

Six militants, JeI activist among 10 killed in J&K

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Six militants, including a Pakistani infiltrator and a Jamaat-e-Islami activist, were among 10 people killed in Jammu and Kashmir where police arrested six youths being herded to Pakistan for arms training since Sunday night, a police spokesman said

2 army troopers killed in encounter along LoC

2 army troopers killed in encounter along LoC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Army troops guarding the border noticed a group of heavenly-armed terrorists trying to infiltrate into this side of the LoC in Machhil sector, 140 km from Srinagar. The gunfight broke out after the troopers challenged the infiltrators, the spokesman said.

High-level defence delegation visits LoC

High-level defence delegation visits LoC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma on Monday visited the Tangdhar sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Lashkar commander among militants killed in J-K

Lashkar commander among militants killed in J-K

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

Three militants of Lashkar-e-Tayiba outfit were killed in an ongoing search operation in the Handwara area of north Kashmir Kupwara district.

JK: Infiltration bid foiled, 3 terrorists killed

JK: Infiltration bid foiled, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

"The infiltrators were challenged to surrender after they were surrounded upon which they opened fire at the troops leading to an encounter, which has now ended. All the three infiltrators were killed," Lt Col J S Brar told rediff.com.

LoC encounter: Army officer killed; 2 jawans hurt

LoC encounter: Army officer killed; 2 jawans hurt

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

A junior commissioned officer of the army was killed and two troopers were wounded in a fierce gunfight with a group of infiltrating militants in Shamsnag area on the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday.

JK: Gunfight ends; 5 militants, trooper killed

JK: Gunfight ends; 5 militants, trooper killed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Five militants and an army trooper were killed and four others wounded in an encounter in north Kashmir's Kupwara district. The gunfight erupted early on Friday after troops of counter insurgency Rashtriya Rifles and the police jointly surrounded a house, acting on a specific tip-off about the presence of a group of militant commanders inside it. "The operation is over. We have recovered the bodies of the militants," said a spokesperson.

3 Hizbul militants among 4 killed in Kashmir encounters

3 Hizbul militants among 4 killed in Kashmir encounters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Four militants, including three of Hizbul Mujahideen, were on Monday killed in two gunfights during search operations in the Kashmir valley, officials said.

2 encounters on in J&K, two army men killed

2 encounters on in J&K, two army men killed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Two army jawans have been killed while foiling an infiltration bid by terrorists from across the border in Keran sector of North Kashmir's Kupwara district, a defence spokesman said on Monday. Another gunbattle is on in Pulwama district of South Kashmir

Man injured as trooper's gun accidentally fires

Man injured as trooper's gun accidentally fires

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

A 24-year-old man was seriously injured on Sunday after an automatic weapon of a paramilitary trooper got accidentally fired in the border village of Trehgam in north Kashmir Kupwara district.

7 army men buried alive in avalanche

7 army men buried alive in avalanche

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

The spokesman said the bodies of the deceased soldiers were recovered by rescue teams, which swung into action immediately after the avalanche struck the post.

2,730 bodies found in Kashmir's unmarked graves

2,730 bodies found in Kashmir's unmarked graves

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

In its 'Inquiry Report of Unmarked Graves in North Kashmir', the SHRC states that the unidentified bodies had been buried in 38 sites in north Kashmir's Baramulla, Bandipora, Handwara and Kupwara districts.

Kupwara encounter: 2 terrorists, 5 soldiers, 1 civilian killed

Kupwara encounter: 2 terrorists, 5 soldiers, 1 civilian killed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

He said one civilian, Waseem Ahmad Mir, also sustained bullet injury 'in the nearby area' and later succumbed at a hospital on Friday.

Civilian killed in army-terrorists gunfight in Kupwara

Civilian killed in army-terrorists gunfight in Kupwara

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

A driver by profession and a resident of Thandipora, was injured in a firing incident in the Thandipora area of Kupwara on Saturday.

3 policemen, BJP member killed in Kashmir

3 policemen, BJP member killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Shah, 34, was working with the Jammu and Kashmir Police as a Special Police Officer and had been given an out-of-turn promotion and selected as a constable.

8, including 2 jawans, killed in LoC encounter

8, including 2 jawans, killed in LoC encounter

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Eight persons -- two troopers and six militants -- were killed in the Tangdhar sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir Kupwara district on Saturday when army troops challenged a group of heavily-armed infiltrators.

Kashmir remains under curfew blanket

Kashmir remains under curfew blanket

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Curfew remained clamped in parts of Srinagar, Kupwara and Kralpora towns and restrictions were imposed on the movement of people in Hyderpora and Budgam towns on Monday in view of a shutdown call by separatists across Kashmir Valley.In Srinagar, curfew was imposed in seven police station areas of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal, M R Gunj, Bemina and Qammerwari, said the police.They said curfew will remain in force in Kupwara and Kralpora towns of north Kashmir.

LoC: Hi-tech terrorists baffle Indian Army

LoC: Hi-tech terrorists baffle Indian Army

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Sources in the army told PTI that training in GPS equipment have been made mandatory for terrorists operating on the other side of the LoC.

J&K: 9 armymen killed in explosion

J&K: 9 armymen killed in explosion

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

The bus was part of an army convoy moving from the frontier Chowkibal area in the north Kashmir Kupwara district to capital Srinagar. A defence spokesman in Srinagar said nine army troopers died on the spot, while more than 14 injured were shifted to hospital.

J&K: Minister unhurt in attack

J&K: Minister unhurt in attack

Rediff.com28 Aug 2005

JK encounter death toll rises to 19

JK encounter death toll rises to 19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The death toll in the fierce gun battles between holed up militants and army troops in the Shamsbhari mountain range in north Kashmir's Kupwara district has gone upto 19, according to a defence spokesman in Srinagar.

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'It is typical of China's strategic deception of making virtue out of necessity,' observes Rup Narayan Das.

Major among 4 soldiers killed in two separate encounters

Major among 4 soldiers killed in two separate encounters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Four army men, including a Major, and an equal number of militants were on Tuesday killed while eight other security personnel and a civilian were injured in two separate encounters in Kashmir, officials said.

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.'

Kupwara: 3 Army jawans, 2 cops killed; 5 terrorists eliminated

Kupwara: 3 Army jawans, 2 cops killed; 5 terrorists eliminated

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The encounter has brought to light gaps in the Army's vigil along the LoC as the group of terrorists had managed to sneak in nearly 8 km after crossing two ridges of the Shamsabari mountain range.

A wedding marred by tragedy

A wedding marred by tragedy

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

3 terrorists killed in encounter in Kashmir

3 terrorists killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

A senior police officer said troops of counter insurgency Rashtriya Rifles and police jointly surrounded a forest area near Lolab in frontier Kupwara district early on Thursday.

Kashmir violence: 1 killed in clashes, curfew continues

Kashmir violence: 1 killed in clashes, curfew continues

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

A mob attacked a police post at Hatmulla in north Kashmir's Kupwara district this afternoon following which the security personnel retaliated.

3 AMU students from Kashmir booked for sedition for 'raising anti-India' slogans

3 AMU students from Kashmir booked for sedition for 'raising anti-India' slogans

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

AMU spokesman Shafay Kidwai said that show cause notices have been issued to nine students for trying to hold an unauthorised gathering Thursday.

Kashmir: 2 army men, 4 militants killed

Kashmir: 2 army men, 4 militants killed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

The slain militants are yet to be identified.

BJP govt in J-K will restore statehood: Modi

BJP govt in J-K will restore statehood: Modi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the decision to transform Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory is 'temporary' and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government will restore the statehood to the region.

Army foils infiltration bid in Kashmir; 4 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid in Kashmir; 4 terrorists killed

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

A defence spokesman said that a group of terrorists tried to infiltrate from across the LoC in Keran.

Kashmir on the boil over Handwara deaths

Kashmir on the boil over Handwara deaths

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Strict restrictions have been imposed in Kupwara town, Kralgund, Handwara, Magam and Langate areas in north Kashmir to maintain law and order.

Pak troops violate ceasefire in Poonch

Pak troops violate ceasefire in Poonch

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire yet again in the Chakan-de-Bagh sector of the Line of Control in Poonch district Monday.

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Acting on specific input about the presence of terrorists in the Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there early Thursday morning, a police official said.