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 Dhangri incident in Rajouri district in which seven people were killed. “The CRPF will provide weapons training to the village defence guards so that they can act as a line of defence in case of a terrorist attack. The J&K administration has asked the VDGs to remain vigilant in view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, amid fears that terrorists may disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in the Jammu region, officials said.

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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 …

Now, CRPF officer killed in poll-bound Udhampur
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Now, CRPF officer killed in poll-bound Udhampur

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force inspector was killed in a terrorist attack in assembly election-bound Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Monday. A police official said terrorists attacked an area domination patrol team comprising the local police and CRPF personnel at Chill in Dudu area of Udhampur. The security forces returned the fire, and in the ensuing gunfight CRPF …

Doda encounter: Recent terror attacks highlight threats across Jammu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Doda encounter: Recent terror attacks highlight threats across Jammu

Hindustan Times  

At least one army officer and three troopers succumbed to their injuries after they were critically injured in the sixth major terror attack in the Jammu region this year in Desa forests of the Doda district late on Monday, people aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Officials said that there is now growing acknowledgement of a pattern, first red-flagged …

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 …

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 …

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 …

CRPF Gets Made-In-India WhAP To Fight Terror In Kashmir | Armoured Vehicles Boost For Forces
1 year, 4 months ago

CRPF Gets Made-In-India WhAP To Fight Terror In Kashmir | Armoured Vehicles Boost For Forces

Hindustan Times  

CRPF Gets Made-In-India WhAP To Fight Terror In Kashmir | Armoured Vehicles Boost For Forces The Central Reserve Police Forces received a shot in the arm to fight terrorism in the Kashmir valley. The CRPF has inducted new sophisticated Wheeled Armoured Amphibious Platform vehicles, capable of operating on land and also in marsh areas and streams using their water jets. …

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

Jammu, village defence and governance

The Hindu  

The rise in terror-related strikes in the relatively peaceful Jammu division, especially in the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, needs a closer look. Empowering local institutions One of the most encouraging facets of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir has been the enthusiasm of people in electing and trusting local bodies. However, due to the security situation and socio-political uncertainties, …

CRPF provides training to VDG in Rajouri in wake of recent attack on civilians
1 year, 11 months ago

CRPF provides training to VDG in Rajouri in wake of recent attack on civilians

The Hindu  

In view of the terror attacks on civilians in the district on January 1, the central reserve police force along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police on January 10, 2023 morning provided weapons training to the village defence guards at the Kandi area of Rajouri district. A special instructor of the CRPF gave training to the VDG members in the …

'Kashmiris are not beggars': What ex CM Omar Abdullah said on elections in J&K
1 year, 11 months ago

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

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. …

After Rajouri killings, CRPF to provide arms training to civilians in Jammu
2 years ago

After Rajouri killings, CRPF to provide arms training to civilians in Jammu

The Hindu  

The Centre has deputed the Central Reserve Police Force to give arms training to village defence committees who are civilians, in Jammu region following the twin terror strikes in Rajouri’s Dangri area on January 1 and January 2. Editorial | Unhappy New Year: On the Rajouri civilian killings Another official said the module of training and the weapons to be …

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 …

Centre to deploy 18 additional CRPF companies in J&K amid targeted killings
2 years ago

Centre to deploy 18 additional CRPF companies in J&K amid targeted killings

Op India  

The Central Reserve Police Force will send additional 18 companies to Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of recent killings of civilians in two fresh terror attacks in the Rajouri district, sources familiar with the development said. Six persons, including two children, were killed and many more injured in two separate terror attacks in Upper Dangri village in Jammu and …

Paramilitary forces on shopping spree
5 years, 3 months ago

Paramilitary forces on shopping spree

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Post August 5 — the day the Centre abrogated Article 370, and bifurcated the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories — the country’s paramilitary forces appear to be on a shopping spree. From mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to the latest Intrusion Detection Systems, hydraulic tyre killers, non-crash rated boom barriers to detect forced intrusions, automated licence …

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