Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

In a significant development in the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, two terror associates were arrested in Shopian district during a joint operation by the Indian Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operations Group (SOG) Shopian, and the CRPF’s 178 Battalion, according to Shopian police.

Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla, Srinagar, and Uri regions were rocked by a series of loud explosions early on Saturday morning, sending shockwaves across the already tense region. Locals in Srinagar reported at least five significant explosions in various parts of the city, while Baramulla residents reported two to three explosions around 5:00 AM, following a spate of explosions late Friday night. The blasts occurred in close proximity to Army installations, fueling concerns of escalating security threats in the region.

In the wake of India’s pre-dawn missile strikes on terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have ordered the closure of schools, colleges, and universities across several border districts. The University of Kashmir has also cancelled all exams scheduled for Wednesday, citing security concerns.

Amid heightened tensions along the Indo-Pak border following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian security forces arrested a 26-year-old Pakistani man who had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

A civilian was shot dead in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday, and authorities suspect the involvement of terrorists in the attack. The victim, identified as 45-year-old social activist Ghulam Rasool Magray, was attacked inside his home in the Kandi Khas area of the district. Despite being rushed to a hospital, Magray was declared dead on arrival.

In the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, returned to New Delhi early Thursday after cutting short his official visit to the United States. He is expected to attend the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting scheduled for 10:30 AM today.

In a courageous display of bravery, Indian Army soldier Sub Kuldeep Chand was killed in action while leading a counter-infiltration operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. The tragic incident occurred on the night of April 11, 2025, in the Keri-Battal area of Sunderbani, as the army intercepted terrorists attempting to infiltrate Indian territory.

Jammu and Kashmir, along with Himachal Pradesh, witnessed fresh snowfall and rainfall on Thursday, bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar reported that Kashmir experienced an 80% deficit in rain and snow, while Jammu division faced an 83% shortfall from January 1 to February 20, raising concerns among those in the agriculture and horticulture sectors.

Srinagar: Two personal security officers (PSOs) assigned to People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti were suspended on Monday, a day after she visited the home of Makhan Din, a Gujjar youth from Kathua who allegedly took his own life following police torture over suspected terror links.

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.

On the eve of Republic Day 2025, seven Jammu and Kashmir Police officers were honored with Gallantry Medals for their exemplary bravery in preventing a potential terrorist attack on the Amarnath Yatra. These officers played a critical role in averting a terror strike in June 2022, safeguarding countless lives during the annual pilgrimage to the holy shrine in the region.

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.

In a tragic turn of events, at least four people lost their lives, and two others, including the driver, remain missing after their vehicle plunged into a river in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The incident occurred in the Paddar area when the vehicle skidded off the road, rolled down a hill, and fell into the river. A rescue operation is currently underway, and authorities are working to locate the missing individuals.

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded the season’s lowest minimum temperature on Friday, with the mercury dipping to a chilling minus 6.2°C. This marked a significant drop in temperatures across the region, as the city experienced a harsh winter night.