Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

In a significant development in Jammu and Kashmir, one terrorist was killed on Saturday during an ongoing encounter with security forces in Baramulla district. The clash occurred in the Watergam area, where an exchange of gunfire between the terrorists and the security forces led to the death of the terrorist. Authorities have confirmed that the terrorist’s weapon was recovered from the encounter site, although his identity is yet to be verified.

In a recent seismic event, Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district was struck by two consecutive earthquakes early Tuesday morning. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the initial quake, measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, occurred at approximately 6:45 am. It was followed by a second tremor with a magnitude of 4.8, recorded at a depth of around 10 kilometers.

In a tragic incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) inspector was killed in a terrorist attack on Monday in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. The attack occurred when a joint patrol party of the CRPF and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police was ambushed by terrorists in the remote Dudu area of Basantgarh at around 3:30 PM.

An encounter between security forces and a group of terrorists is ongoing in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, officials reported on Tuesday. The operation, which began in the early hours, follows specific intelligence about terrorist movements in the region.

An encounter is currently underway between security forces and a group of terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation began early Tuesday morning, following specific intelligence about terrorist movement in the region.

In a tragic incident in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, four individuals were killed in an explosion that occurred inside a scrap dealer's shop in the Sopore area on Monday. The blast took place at Sher Colony while a group was unloading scrap from a truck.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have released sketches of three terrorists believed to be responsible for a recent series of attacks in the Doda district, including the deadly ambush on July 16 that resulted in the deaths of an army officer and three soldiers. The police have also announced a reward of ₹5 lakh for information leading to the capture of each of the wanted terrorists.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended Arjun Sharma for his alleged involvement in the vandalism of a temple located in Nagrota, Jammu. According to police reports on Sunday, Sharma confessed to attempting to set fire to the temple and vandalizing its sanctum sanctorum, driven by suspicions of 'black magic' being practiced there.

In a significant development, three terrorists were neutralized in a fierce gunfight with security forces in the Gandoh area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter, which ensued after a search operation, resulted in the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition, including a US-made M4 carbine.

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.

In a concerning development, terrorism has found a new foothold south of Pir Panjal in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting worries in Delhi about the changing dynamics of terror activities in the region. The shift of the "theatre of terror" from north to south of Pir Panjal over the past two years has sparked urgent meetings and security assessments to address the escalating situation.

In a tragic incident on June 9, survivors of a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district have come forward with harrowing accounts of the ordeal. The attackers relentlessly fired at a bus carrying pilgrims for nearly 20 minutes after it fell into a gorge following the driver being hit in the firing.

In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, at least 10 pilgrims lost their lives and several others were injured when their bus plunged into a gorge. The bus was reportedly attacked by terrorists while en route to the cave temple of Shivkhodi.

The recent spell of heavy rain in Jammu and Kashmir has led to significant natural disasters, including landslides and an avalanche, prompting authorities to take safety measures to protect lives and property.