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Suspicious bag found on Jammu-Pathankot highway in Samba, traffic suspended

Traffic movement on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway was suspended on Wednesday afternoon after a suspicious bag was found lying outside an Army camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The Army and the police cordoned off the area and a bomb disposal squad was called in to check the bag that was found outside the Army camp in Maheshwar, they said. Subsequently, Army troops and the police halted traffic movement on the highway as a precautionary measure. The bomb disposal squad has reached the spot and is inspecting the bag, the officials said.

Suspicious bag found on Jammu-Pathankot highway in Samba, traffic suspended
Updated On : 19 Jul 2023 | 4:22 PM IST

BSF troops spot two suspects along international border in Pathankot

The Border Security Force opened fire after noticing suspicious movement along the international border in Punjab's Pathankot district, said an official on Saturday. The movement of two suspects from Pakistan was spotted on Friday evening, he said, adding that the suspects were captured at the thermal camera of the BSF. The BSF troops at Paharipur post in Pathankot fired seven rounds, and hence the two suspects fled back towards the Pakistan side, the official said. A thorough search operation was also conducted on Saturday but nothing was found, he added.

BSF troops spot two suspects along international border in Pathankot
Updated On : 26 Nov 2022 | 5:59 PM IST

Rs 80,000 cr investment as 430 bids pour in for city gas licensing round

As much as Rs 80,000 cr investment is envisaged in setting up city gas infrastructure in 61 geographical areas, including Jammu, Nagpur, Pathankot and Madurai.

Rs 80,000 cr investment as 430 bids pour in for city gas licensing round
Updated On : 18 Dec 2021 | 11:42 AM IST

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp, authorities sound alert in area

A grenade blast occurred outside a gate of the Army cantonment here, prompting authorities to sound an alert, police said on Monday.

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp, authorities sound alert in area
Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 9:20 AM IST

Cricketer Suresh Raina's 58-year old 'relative' killed in attack by robbers

The incident took place at Thariyal village in Punjab's Pathankot district on the night intervening August 19 and 20, police said

Cricketer Suresh Raina's 58-year old 'relative' killed in attack by robbers
Updated On : 29 Aug 2020 | 8:03 PM IST

After scathing report, Govt lists steps taken post Pathankot terror attack

Parliamentary panel said scenario is as 'vulnerable' as was 'exposed' during Uri, Pathankot attacks

After scathing report, Govt lists steps taken post Pathankot terror attack
Updated On : 10 Mar 2017 | 4:03 PM IST

Abandoned car found near Indo-Pak border in Pathankot, alert sounded

Punjab Police and other security agencies were carrying out searches in the area, police officers said

Abandoned car found near Indo-Pak border in Pathankot, alert sounded
Updated On : 15 Dec 2016 | 11:32 AM IST

Only four militants had entered Pathankot airbase: Govt

Manohar Parrikar had said that six terrorists were involved in the attack

Only four militants had entered Pathankot airbase: Govt
Updated On : 29 Nov 2016 | 7:20 PM IST

Terror alert sounded in Pathankot, Gurdaspur

A terror alert has been sounded in border districts of Gurdaspur and Pathankot after a call from Pakistan was intercepted by security agencies

Terror alert sounded in Pathankot, Gurdaspur
Updated On : 20 Aug 2016 | 4:19 PM IST

Another attack on Pathankot possible: P Bhattacharya

He said government has been informed about it and security of the strategically important facility beefed up

Another attack on Pathankot possible: P Bhattacharya
Updated On : 21 Jun 2016 | 6:38 PM IST

No clean chit to Pak official machinery on Pathankot: Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju's comment comes after NIA chief reportedly said that so far there is no hand of Pak govt in helping JeM carry out Pathankot attack

No clean chit to Pak official machinery on Pathankot: Kiren Rijiju
Updated On : 03 Jun 2016 | 9:03 PM IST

Pathankot terrorists buried after Pak rejected NIA claims

NIA, after consultations with govt, decided to bury the bodies at an undisclosed location in the garrison city

Pathankot terrorists buried after Pak rejected NIA claims
Updated On : 09 May 2016 | 8:00 PM IST

Pathankot: NSG dog, Lt Col Niranjan recommended for gallantry

While the specially trained canine has been recommended for a 'Sena medal', Niranjan has been recommended for a 'Shaurya Chakra' along with two other commandos

Pathankot: NSG dog, Lt Col Niranjan recommended for gallantry
Updated On : 24 Apr 2016 | 3:35 PM IST

India 'failed' to provide evidence to Pak JIT on Pathankot

Geo News quotes sources as saying Pak investigators were allowed to enter military airbase only from narrow adjacent routes

India 'failed' to provide evidence to Pak JIT on Pathankot
Updated On : 02 Apr 2016 | 7:15 PM IST

Pathankot attack probe: NIA team to visit Pakistan

Director General of NIA presented JIT with 'concrete evidence' against office bearers of JeM who conspired in attack along with terrorists

Pathankot attack probe: NIA team to visit Pakistan
Updated On : 01 Apr 2016 | 8:00 PM IST

Baseless allegations on Pathankot?

Anti-terrorism expert says Islamabad is yet to do even a tenth of what Bangladesh has done against terrorists targeting India from its soil

Baseless allegations on Pathankot?
Updated On : 30 Mar 2016 | 1:45 AM IST

11 cops on 24-hour duty to protect Pathankot attackers' bodies

Dalbir Singh, a constable, said it has been 80 days of not lowering guard even for a minute

11 cops on 24-hour duty to protect Pathankot attackers' bodies
Updated On : 29 Mar 2016 | 8:37 PM IST

Pathankot probe: Defence Experts put onus on Pak JIT to make a move

Security Expert Uday Bhaskar said whether it was Mumbai in November 2008 or Pathankot in 2016, views hold Pakistani establishment is supporting these groups

Pathankot probe: Defence Experts put onus on Pak JIT to make a move
Updated On : 29 Mar 2016 | 3:04 PM IST

Pak probe team at Pathankot air base; Congress, AAP protest

Govt made it clear Pak team will have 'restricted' access to air base with NIA taking them to a select areas

Pak probe team at Pathankot air base; Congress, AAP protest
Updated On : 29 Mar 2016 | 3:03 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj to raise Pathankot issue with Sartaj Aziz

Sources said India will seek "knowledge" about action taken by Pakistan against perpetrators of attack on IAF base

Sushma Swaraj to raise Pathankot issue with Sartaj Aziz
Updated On : 17 Mar 2016 | 1:39 PM IST