Tag: Indian Army

An ex-Army man was killed, and his wife and daughter were injured in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. The attack took place in the Behibagh area, where terrorists opened fire on 39-year-old Manzoor Ahmad Wagay and his family. While Wagay succumbed to his injuries, his wife, Aaina Akhtar (32), and niece, Saina Hameed (13), sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to the hospital. Their condition is reported to be stable.

An Indian Army soldier tragically lost his life following an overnight encounter with terrorists in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed on Monday.

At least two people have died and several others remain trapped following the collapse of a four-storey building in Mohali district, Punjab, on Saturday evening. The tragic incident has left residents in shock and prompted extensive rescue efforts by the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar, a junior commissioned officer (JCO) in the Indian Army’s elite 2 Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), was killed in action on Sunday during an intense encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. Hailing from Barnog village in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, Kumar’s family shared that he had aspired to rebuild their ten-room family house, damaged in last year’s monsoon, upon his return.

The Indian Army has reported significant advancements in its counter-terror operations, thanks to the integration of unmanned vehicles and artificial intelligence (AI). These tools played a crucial role in neutralizing three terrorists in the Akhnoor sector following an incident where the terrorists fired upon an ambulance in the army's convoy.

In a significant anti-terror operation, the Indian Army's Romeo Force successfully dismantled a Pakistani terror hideout in the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials reported. Collaborating with the Special Operations Group (SOG) police, the forces uncovered two grenades and three Pakistani-origin mines in the hideout, marking a crucial step in addressing the ongoing threat in the region.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have achieved a significant milestone by successfully paradropping the world's first portable hospital from 15,000 feet. The operation, featuring the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube, was carried out to demonstrate the capabilities of this innovative trauma care solution in challenging environments.

In a significant development, the Indian Army announced the successful neutralization of one terrorist in an ongoing anti-infiltration operation codenamed 'Bajrang' in the Uri Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, initiated on June 22 based on specific intelligence inputs, continues as security forces maintain vigilance in the region.

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, has been appointed as the next chief of the Indian Army, set to assume office on June 30. With an impressive career spanning 40 years and a list of top military honours, Lt Gen Dwivedi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role as the leader of one of the world's largest military forces.

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) apprehends two individuals suspected of spying for Pakistan's ISI, highlighting concerns of terror financing and espionage activities, leading to arrests and ongoing investigations.

Vivek Anila Satheesh embarked on a journey to Saudi Arabia to partake in the World Compact Games. Hailing from Thiruvananthapuram, Vivek Anila Satheesh is a boxing referee residing in Muthedam Panchayat. He holds the positions of Secretary and Technical Director within the Kerala State Amateur Kickboxing Association and carries the designation of an international referee. This marks a historic moment as Vivek Anila Satheesh becomes the first Indian referee to oversee kickboxing matches at the World Compact Games.

Tourist families share their harrowing experiences after being stranded for six days in flood-hit Sikkim as an army rescue operation brings them to safety. A flash flood, triggered by a glacial lake outburst, left them isolated without electricity and mobile connections.

In a joint operation, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and intelligence agencies successfully foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector, leading to the death of three terrorists. The operation was met with cross-border firing by Pakistani forces, resulting in a violation of the LoC ceasefire agreement.

A tragic encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district resulted in the loss of two decorated army officers and a deputy superintendent of police. The incident disrupted the relative calm in the valley, raising concerns amid a declining trend in terror attacks.