Counter-insurgency Drill in Jammu Creates Panic Among Locals
3 years, 1 month ago

Counter-insurgency Drill in Jammu Creates Panic Among Locals

News 18  

A counter-insurgency drill by police at a building near the main road in Janipur locality here led to panic among locals who mistook it to be a security threat. Police teams, accompanied by experts from the bomb disposal squad and sniffer dogs, were pressed into action at the building that houses a departmental store on its ground floor and a bank branch on the first floor. Soon, rumours about bomb scare in the building spread among the employees of the bank and the departmental store, and also the locals, even as the police teams, who were part of the counter-insurgency drill, moved them out and sealed the building. Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police Chandan Kohli said counter-insurgency drills are a routine in the security set up.

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Security forces crack down on terror networks in Jammu
1 month, 1 week ago

Security forces crack down on terror networks in Jammu

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: After a series of terror strikes in the Jammu region, security forces have launched a massive crackdown against the overground workers of terrorist organisations to deny the outfits logistics support and prevent attacks. Without their support terrorists cannot move and carry out attacks,” the security official said. “The operations are aimed at identifying, tracking, and apprehending OGWs and other …

Jammu and Kashmir: One terrorist killed in operation in Baramulla, Sopore; 3 Army jawans injured in Kishtwar’s encounter
2 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: One terrorist killed in operation in Baramulla, Sopore; 3 Army jawans injured in Kishtwar’s encounter

Live Mint  

The security forces and J&K police have launched anti-terrorist strikes in different locations under its joint operation against terrorists and militants. In another ongoing anti-terror operation, three Army personnel were injured in a separate anti-terror operation in a remote forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar on Sunday, reported News18. The ongoing developments have come after security forces and police …

Security Forces Engage in Intense Encounter with Terrorists in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
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2 months, 1 week ago

Security Forces Engage in Intense Encounter with Terrorists in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

An intense encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Khanyar area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday. The operation was initiated following credible intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the vicinity, prompting security forces to launch a cordon and search operation. The situation escalated when the terrorists opened fire on the search party, leading to …

Indian soldiers drill for counterinsurgency amid rise in rebel attacks in Kashmir
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian soldiers drill for counterinsurgency amid rise in rebel attacks in Kashmir

Associated Press  

NOWSHERA, India — In the remote Himalayas, tens of thousands of Indian soldiers maintain a tight vigil along the highly militarized Line of Control that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Indian army soldiers take position during a drill along the highly militarized Line of Control …

J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar, search operation underway
4 months, 4 weeks ago

J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar, search operation underway

India TV News  

A brief encounter broke out between the security forces and the terrorists in a remote forest in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir early morning on Sunday, officials said. The latest gunfight comes a day after two Indian army personnel -- Havaldar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma -- lost their lives while in the line of duty …

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Doda amid series of attacks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Doda amid series of attacks

India TV News  

An encounter erupted on Wednesday morning between terrorists and security forces in the Bajaad village of Gandoh area, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, police officials reported. The clash began at around 9:50 am amid an intensified search and cordon operation by the police, Army, and CRPF, following twin terrorist attacks in the district on June 11 and 12. Increased security …

Unjust and unwise: The Hindu Editorial on counter-insurgency operations in J&K
1 year ago

Unjust and unwise: The Hindu Editorial on counter-insurgency operations in J&K

The Hindu  

December 28, 2023 12:30 am | Updated 12:30 am IST In a conflict-prone border province such as Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have to tackle not only terrorism but also engage in counter-insurgency operations in a precise and just manner. The Pir Panjal Valley, comprising Poonch and Rajouri districts, has witnessed fierce encounters between security forces and militants in jungle …

J&K: Army continues counter-terrorism operation in Poonch; heavy firing, explosions heard
3 years, 2 months ago

J&K: Army continues counter-terrorism operation in Poonch; heavy firing, explosions heard

India TV News  

Counter-terrorism operation, which began in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on Sunday, continues today. Earlier on Sunday, one terrorist, associated with proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba was killed in the encounter, two policemen and an army jawan sustained injuries after terrorists opened fire during the search operations. Counter-terrorism operation by the Army was launched in the area of Nar Khas Forest in …

Security forces blast house with 2 militants inside in J&K's Pampore | Watch
3 years, 2 months ago

Security forces blast house with 2 militants inside in J&K's Pampore | Watch

India Today  

During an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pampore on Saturday, security forces blew up a building in which two militants were hiding. Umar Mustaq Khandey had been involved in the killing of two police personnel at Baghat in Srinagar and other terror crimes, Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar said. — Kashmir Zone Police October 16, 2021 ANTI-TERROR OPERATIONS POST CIVILIAN KILLINGS …

Delhi police hold mock drill to check anti-terror preparedness
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi police hold mock drill to check anti-terror preparedness

Live Mint  

The Delhi Police on Saturday held a mega mock drill to check anti-terror preparedness in the national capital. As per a release by the Delhi Police, "As the capital city is opening up in the un-lockdown process with business, professional and recreational establishments gradually coming back to normal work, a need was felt to test Anti-Terror preparedness of the city, …

Delhi Police conducts mock anti-terror drills
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Police conducts mock anti-terror drills

India TV News  

As the national capital unlocks following weeks of strict Covid restrictions with business, professional and recreational establishments gradually coming back to normal work, the Delhi Police on Saturday conducted mock security drills at three strategic locations in the city in coordination with other specialised agencies like NSG to test anti-terror preparedness of the city. A coordinated multi-location mock drill exercise …

Focus of J&K police to isolate terrorists, not let them mislead people: DGP
5 years, 4 months ago

Focus of J&K police to isolate terrorists, not let them mislead people: DGP

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir police is maintaining pressure on terrorists to isolate them so that they cannot mislead the general public, Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh has said. “While the security teams comprising police, para-military forces and army have done a splendid job, one should not neglect the cooperation extended by people of the state,” he said. And people …

Five security personnel martyred, one civilian dead as Handwara, Kashmir encounter enters third day
5 years, 10 months ago

Five security personnel martyred, one civilian dead as Handwara, Kashmir encounter enters third day

Op India  

The encounter between terrorists and security forces in Babagund, Handwara area enters the third day. Five security personnel, three from CRPF and two state policemen have been martyred and a civilian has lost his life during the encounter, reported ANI. Reportedly, the encounter began on Friday morning when security forces launched a search operation in the area in north Kashmir, …

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