Village defence guard member killed in shootout with militants in Jammu’s Udhampur: Police
8 months, 1 week ago

Village defence guard member killed in shootout with militants in Jammu’s Udhampur: Police

The Hindu  

A member of the Village Defence Guards — armed civilians manning villages in border areas in Jammu and Kashmir to ward off militants attacks — was killed in an exchange of fire with militants in Jammu’s Udhampur on April 28. A police spokesperson said that a face-off had ensued between a police party and a group of hiding terrorists at Chochru Gala heights in Udhampur around 7.45 a.m. “One VDG member of the J&K Police was injured in the initial exchange of fire,” the spokesperson said. “The police, along with VDG members, proceeded towards Chochru Gala heights for area domination. The older Village Defence Committees were recently revived, and renamed VDGs, after militants attacked a village in Rajouri’s Dagri area in 2023, killing seven civilians.

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Four soldiers injured in gunfight with terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar
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Four soldiers injured in gunfight with terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

New Indian Express  

JAMMU: Four Army personnel were injured on Sunday in a gunfight with terrorists holed up in a remote forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said, amid an intensified hunt following the recent killing of two Village Defence Guards. The encounter broke out around 11 am when joint search parties of the Army and police intercepted the terrorists …

Jammu-Kashmir: 1 Terrorist Killed In Sopore Encounter; Army Chief Reviews Security Situation In Kathua
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2 months ago

Jammu-Kashmir: 1 Terrorist Killed In Sopore Encounter; Army Chief Reviews Security Situation In Kathua

ABP News  

Jammu-Kashmir News: A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Rampora area of Sopore, Baramulla district, on Saturday, the Army confirmed. Search Operation is in progress," Chinar Corps-Indian Army said in a post on social media platform X. Update : OP RAJPURA, #Baramulla One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces in the ongoing Operation …

Bodies of 2 Jammu village guards killed by terrorists found
2 months ago

Bodies of 2 Jammu village guards killed by terrorists found

Hindustan Times  

Security forces on Friday recovered the bodies of two village defence guards a day after they were abducted and shot dead by terrorists in the Kishtwar district of Jammu amid protests, shutdown, and outrage over the killings. J&K Police personnel along with villager defence guard members conduct a search operation after two VDC members were killed by terrorists on the …

Bodies of two village defence guards killed in terror attack recovered in Kishtwar, manhunt underway for terrorists
2 months ago

Bodies of two village defence guards killed in terror attack recovered in Kishtwar, manhunt underway for terrorists

Live Mint  

The bodies of two Village Defence Guards who were abducted and killed in a terrorist attack in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, have been recovered, police confirmed on Friday. At the same time, I expect the security forces to move quickly to plug any gaps in our counter-terror grid & ensure that attacks like this stop completely," Abdullah wrote on …

2 suspected rebels and 2 members of government-run militia are killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir
2 months ago

2 suspected rebels and 2 members of government-run militia are killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Two suspected militants were killed in a gunfight with government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Friday, while assailants killed two members of a government- The region, divided between India and Pakistan but claimed by both in its entirety, has experienced an increase in violence in recent months. The Indian military said a joint team of soldiers …

2 village defence guards kidnapped, killed by terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar
2 months ago

2 village defence guards kidnapped, killed by terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar

India Today  

Terrorists kidnapped and killed two Village Defence Group members in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday evening. Speaking with news agency PTI, Kuldeep's brother Prithvi said, "We have received information that my brother and Ahmad were abducted and killed by terrorists. The killings drew condemnation from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others. The ruling National …

2 village guards kidnapped, killed by suspected militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar
2 months ago

2 village guards kidnapped, killed by suspected militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar

The Hindu  

Two civilians, also working as Village Defence Guards, were kidnapped and killed by suspected militants in Jammu’s Kishtwar district on Thursday. The Kashmir Tigers claimed that the two VDG members were chasing them inside jungles in Kishtwar when they caught them and “executed them”. Meanwhile, the Army on Thursday evening said terrorists opened fire on security forces during a search …

Terrorists kill 2 village defence guards in Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar
2 months ago

Terrorists kill 2 village defence guards in Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar

Hindustan Times  

Amid spike in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir this year, terrorists killed two village defence guards in Kishtwar district on Thursday, said official sources. The translated crux of the letter read, "Two active VDGs Kuldeep Kumar and Nazeer chased Mujahideens in the dense forests of Kishtwar area of Occupied Kashmir this morning. It read, "two village defence guards were …

Two Village Defence Guards killed by terrorists in Kishtwar, 'Kashmir Tigers' takes responsibility
2 months ago

Two Village Defence Guards killed by terrorists in Kishtwar, 'Kashmir Tigers' takes responsibility

India TV News  

Two Village Defence Guards were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Thursday. The ruling party Jammu and Kashmir Nationa Conference posted a statement quoting party chief Farooq Abdullah and CM Omar Abdullah, "J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and JKNC President Dr Farooq Abdullah have condemned the gruesome killing of two village defence guards in Kishtwar namely Nazir Ahmad and …

Two village defence guards kidnapped, killed by terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar district
2 months ago

Two village defence guards kidnapped, killed by terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar district

New Indian Express  

Two Village Defence Guards were abducted and executed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday. The victims, Nazir Ahmad and Kuldeep Kumar were members of a village defence committee set up by the Jammu and Kashmir Police to protect local communities from terrorist threats. The authorities are continuing their efforts to locate the perpetrators of the Kishtwar …

Jammu and Kashmir news: Army foils terrorist infiltration bid in Battal, one soldier injured
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Live Mint  

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Soldier injured as terrorists fire at army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Soldier injured as terrorists fire at army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri

Hindustan Times  

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Since 2021, Jammu accounts for 40% of killings of security personnel in J&K
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Since 2021, Jammu accounts for 40% of killings of security personnel in J&K

The Hindu  

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Village Defence Guard Killed in Gunfight with Terrorists in J-K, Search Op Underway
8 months, 1 week ago

Village Defence Guard Killed in Gunfight with Terrorists in J-K, Search Op Underway

News 18  

A Village Defence Guard member was killed in a gunfight with recently infiltrated terrorists in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district early Sunday, a senior police officer said. The ADGP said two groups of terrorists are believed to be present in the area after they recently infiltrated from across the border. “We are working on various inputs …

Jammu and Kashmir: Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists, search op underway
8 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists, search op underway

India TV News  

A Village Defence Guard member was killed in a gunfight with recently infiltrated terrorists in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district early Sunday, a senior police officer said. Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Anand Jain, who rushed to the area to supervise the anti-terrorist operation, said a massive search operation is on to track down …

Anantnag encounter casts shadow over J&K civic elections
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Hindustan Times  

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India revives civil militia after Hindu killings in Kashmir
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The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After seven Hindus were killed …

Jammu, village defence and governance
1 year, 11 months ago

Jammu, village defence and governance

The Hindu  

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'Kashmiris are not beggars': What ex CM Omar Abdullah said on elections in J&K
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Hindustan Times  

National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said election is the right of Kashmiri people but they will not beg for it before the Centre. The National Conference leader also claimed that the government's decision to arm the village defence guards in the wake of recent terrorist attacks is an admission of failure. …

CRPF to provide arms training to village defence guards in J&K
2 years ago

CRPF to provide arms training to village defence guards in J&K

Hindustan Times  

The Central Reserve Police Force will provide weapons training to village defence committee guards or VDCs in Jammu and Kashmir so that they are able to counter a terrorist attack in a better way, officials said on Monday. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has recently started reissuing weapons to village defence guards, earlier known as village defence committees, following the …

In aftermath of Dangri attack, weapon distribution drive among village guards starts in Rajouri
2 years ago

In aftermath of Dangri attack, weapon distribution drive among village guards starts in Rajouri

The Hindu  

A weapon distribution camp and assessment of weapon stock among the members of the Village Defence Guards were organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Rajouri on Saturday, six days after militants killed six civilians and injured 15 others in Dangri. Official sources said fresh weapons, mainly.303 rifles, were distributed among the VDG volunteers and an assessment regarding their …

Targeted Killings of KPs, Non-locals Aimed to Keep Terrorism Alive in Kashmir: Army Commander
2 years, 7 months ago

Targeted Killings of KPs, Non-locals Aimed to Keep Terrorism Alive in Kashmir: Army Commander

News 18  

Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the targeted killings of Kashmiri Pandits and non-local labourers by militants was to keep terrorism alive in Kashmir. He said in the recent past, militants have targeted non-local labourers, Kashmiri Pandits and other contributors of peace, prosperity and well-being of Kashmir, which goes to show that frustration is setting in …

Night patrolling by forces in J&K to stop targeted killings
2 years, 9 months ago

Night patrolling by forces in J&K to stop targeted killings

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: In view of persistent targeted attacks by suspected militants, the Jammu and Kashmir police and various other security forces have begun night patrolling in many remote villages and intensified the same in militancy-infested areas of mainly the Kashmir Valley. These incidents are reminiscent of similar attacks on both Hindu and Muslim seasonal labourers from Bihar, UP, West Bengal and …

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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