News for 'police ambush'

One dead, two policemen injured in militant attack in Kashmir

One dead, two policemen injured in militant attack in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Two cops and a civilian were killed in another militant ambush on the Jammu Srinagar highway near Pampore in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Wednesday evening.

Shoot him wherever he is: UP gangster Vikas Dubey's mother

Shoot him wherever he is: UP gangster Vikas Dubey's mother

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

One who has given so much pain to others must pay for his sin, she said.

SP, policeman killed by tribal militants in Assam

SP, policeman killed by tribal militants in Assam

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

A superintendent of police and another police official were killed in an encounter when tribal militants from the Karbi People's Liberation Tigers ambushed them in Karbi Anglong district of central Assam late on Thursday night.

Vikas Dubey encounter: Oppn seeks judicial probe

Vikas Dubey encounter: Oppn seeks judicial probe

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The opposition parties also alleged that the gangster was killed to protect the UP government.

12 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

12 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Four personnel were also injured in the Naxal attack and two of them were stated to be critical.

CRPF man is our captive, appoint interlocutors: Maoists

CRPF man is our captive, appoint interlocutors: Maoists

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas went missing after the April 3 ambush in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region.

Vikas Dubey's killing brings back memories of Hyderabad encounter

Vikas Dubey's killing brings back memories of Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In the Cyberabad incident, all the four accused were killed at one go in an exchange of fire. Police in both the cases claimed that the suspects 'snatched' their weapons and opened fire at them forcing them to retaliatory action 'in self-defence'.

Encounter in C'garh: 11 cops, 4 Maoists dead

Encounter in C'garh: 11 cops, 4 Maoists dead

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Maoists on Friday gunned down at least 11 policemen in an ambush that set off an encounter that left four ultras dead in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.

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.

CRPF avenges Sukma attack, guns down 15 Maoists in encounter

CRPF avenges Sukma attack, guns down 15 Maoists in encounter

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Avenging the Sukma attack, security forces claim to have gunned down 12-15 Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Basaguda-Chintalnar area on Sunday.

Vikas Dubey's family to be booked for money laundering

Vikas Dubey's family to be booked for money laundering

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The ED will soon file a complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to probe criminal proceeds of crime that were allegedly generated by Dubey, his associates and family members and if this money was subsequently used for creation of illegal movable and immovable properties.

3 CRPF men killed in encounter with Naxals; girl dies in crossfire

3 CRPF men killed in encounter with Naxals; girl dies in crossfire

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The deceased CRPF personnel are assistant sub-inspectors Mahadeva P, 50, and Madan Pal Singh, 52, and head constable Saju O P, 47, officials said.

Crowds gather around Vikas Dubey encounter spot, take selfies

Crowds gather around Vikas Dubey encounter spot, take selfies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The smudges were blood stains that had changed colour, perhaps due to the rain and the forensic examination. For part of the day, an overturned SUV could be seen on the highway to Kanpur. It was later towed away.

122 'criminals' killed in 6,126 encounters in UP in past 3 years

122 'criminals' killed in 6,126 encounters in UP in past 3 years

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Over 2,000 criminals were injured in police action, while over 13,000 of them have been arrested.

Can't teach CRPF how to walk, fumes C'garh DGP

Can't teach CRPF how to walk, fumes C'garh DGP

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Director General of Police Vishwa Ranjan said the state police does not have an answer as to why the CRPF was being repeately ambushed by Maoists. "If the CRPF is being repeatedly being ambushed, are we to answer for that? What does responsibility mean? Responsibility means making available whatever facilities possible. Responsibility means we together deploy the forces. Responsibility does not mean we will teach them how to walk,"the DGP told NDTV.

Fight against Naxals will be intensified, asserts Amit Shah

Fight against Naxals will be intensified, asserts Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The fight against ultras will be intensified to end the Naxal menace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday as he took stock of the situation in the aftermath of the killing 22 security personnel in an attack by the rebels in Chhattisgarh.

30 Naxals gunned down in Chhattisgarh

30 Naxals gunned down in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Additional Director General (Naxal operations) Ram Niwas said that a police team of 145 troopers was on a search operation in the Chintalnaar area, when the Naxals struck.

India drops 2 spots, ranks 142nd on press freedom index

India drops 2 spots, ranks 142nd on press freedom index

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The annual Reporters Without Borders analysis attributed the decline in index to "pressure on the media to toe the Hindu nationalist government's line."

Naxal attack: Missing policeman contacts family

Naxal attack: Missing policeman contacts family

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Chhattisgarh police on Tuesday said the lone policeman who had been missing since the naxal ambush in Gariabandh area on Monday was apparently safe, and he had contacted his family.

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Naxals used over 50 kilogram of explosives in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, about a year after a dozen jawans were killed in a similar ambush in the district.

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.

Why did 25 CRPF jawans die in Sukma?

Why did 25 CRPF jawans die in Sukma?

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore and Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com travelled 650 km in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Bijapur districts to report on the situation that exists 11 days after the Burkapal ambush, where 25 CRPF troops were killed by the Maoists.

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.

A well-planned surrender: Kin of slain cop on Dubey's arrest

A well-planned surrender: Kin of slain cop on Dubey's arrest

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The arrest happened in a very well-planned way as first Dubey was in Faridabad and in just 12 hours he reached the door of Mahakal (in Ujjain), Kamalkant Mishra said.

Naxals-CRPF gun battle in Maha; IEDs, landmines recovered

Naxals-CRPF gun battle in Maha; IEDs, landmines recovered

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Heavily armed Naxals on Monday ambushed a Central Reserve Police Force patrol party in the jungles along the Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra border resulting in exchange of gunfire between the two sides.

'Owe my second life to my mother', says CRPF commando abducted by Naxals

'Owe my second life to my mother', says CRPF commando abducted by Naxals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

For Central Reserve Police Force commando Rakeshwar Manhas patience was the key to his survival as he spent five days in a Chhattisgarh jungle after being taken captive by Naxals following an ambush that killed 22 members of his team.

Pak: Gunmen fire at car carrying NGO workers, 7 killed

Pak: Gunmen fire at car carrying NGO workers, 7 killed

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Seven charity workers including six women involved in vaccinations and teaching were today killed in Pakistan by unidentified gunmen who ambushed a car carrying them in the country's restive northwest.

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Relatives of a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commando held hostage by Naxals after a recent gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district blocked the Jammu-Poonch highway on Wednesday, demanding an assurance from the government for his safe release.

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The Army made no attempt to ascertain the identity of the civilians returning from work on a pick-up truck before shooting them in Nagaland's Mon district on Saturday, a joint report by the state's Director General of Police T John Longkumer and Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor has said.

SC rejects plea against Vikas Dubey encounter probe panel

SC rejects plea against Vikas Dubey encounter probe panel

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that there were enough safeguards to ensure fair inquiry by the judicial panel into the encounter which took place in Kanpur.

Cong MP assaulted at Singhu border, turban pulled off

Cong MP assaulted at Singhu border, turban pulled off

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Ludhiana MP's vehicle was also damaged in the attack at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Memorial where he had gone with Congress' Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and party MLA Kulbir Singh Zira to attend the event.

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.

Town mayor, wife shot dead at Manila airport

Town mayor, wife shot dead at Manila airport

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

A mayor from southern Philippines, his wife and two others have been fatally shot in a daring attack at a Manila airport terminal that also wounded four other people.

LoC killings: Bodies of Bihar martyrs arrive in Patna

LoC killings: Bodies of Bihar martyrs arrive in Patna

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The bodies of the four soldiers of Bihar regiment, who were killed after "heavily armed terrorists" ambushed an Indian army patrol along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, arrived in Patna on Wednesday night. Their funeral will take place at their respective villages on Thursday, a police official said.

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.

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.

Audio clip between cops killed by Vikas Dubey goes viral

Audio clip between cops killed by Vikas Dubey goes viral

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Before he was killed along with seven colleagues during a raid on Vikas Dubey's hideout, Deputy Superintendent of Police Devendra Mishra had suggested that the then Kanpur SSP was "protecting" the then station officer of Chaubeypur who had links with the gangster, audio clips of his purported phone conversations show.

JCO among 5 soldiers killed in gunfight with terrorists in Poonch

JCO among 5 soldiers killed in gunfight with terrorists in Poonch

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

A Defence spokesman said the ultras opened heavy fire on search parties resulting in critical injuries to the JCO and four other personnel.

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.

4 terrorists surrender before security forces in Kupwara

4 terrorists surrender before security forces in Kupwara

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

After a brief gunfight, 'extreme restraint was exercised and opportunity given to the terrorists to surrender'.