Page 24 - Terrorism

Pak mercenaries tricking J&K youth into terrorism, using them: Officials

Pakistani mercenaries operating in Jammu and Kashmir are tricking the youth into terrorism and using them as "terror mules" who can even be eliminated if they plan to shun the path of violence

Resolved to show 'zero tolerance' to terror: Army chief Naravane

The Indian Army is resolved to show "zero tolerance" to terrorism and is committed to extracting "dire costs" for it, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Wednesday

J&K Police to get American assault rifles, pistols for anti-terror ops

Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel will soon get American Sig Sauer assault rifles and pistols to carry out anti-terror operations, officials said. The Army has already equipped its personnel guarding the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan and Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China with the state-of-the-art rifles. The Jammu and Kashmir Police is probably the first in the country to get the modern weapons, they said, adding that the force will be procuring 500 Sig Sauer-716 rifles and 100 Sig Sauer MPX 9mm pistols. The special operation group (SoG) and personnel deployed for the security of protected people will be equipped with the weapons, they said. According to officials, the Jammu and Kashmir Police had recently floated global bids on the government buying portal GeM (Government e-Market) for purchasing the assault weapons. The Sig Sauer-716 assault rifle has a more powerful 7.62x51mm cartridge as compared to the 5.56x45mm intermediate cartridge of the INSAS (Indian Small A

182 terrorists killed in 100 successful operations in J-K in 2021: DGP

Infiltration is down this year, said DGP Dilbag Singh

Terrorists attack check post in Pakistan; two soldiers killed: Official

Two Pakistani soldiers were killed when terrorists attacked a check post in the country's restive Balochistan province on Friday, according to an official statement

Pentagon expands scope of word 'extremism', to include terrorism

"The term 'extremist activities; means.... Advocating, engaging in, or supporting terrorism, within the US or abroad."

ISIS has 66 known Indian-origin fighters: US report on terrorism

Officials in India remain concerned about internet use for terrorist recruitment and radicalisation to violence, as well as for fomenting interreligious tensions, it said

66 Indian-origin terrorists operating abroad with IS, also in India: US

Sixty six Indian-origin terrorists were operating abroad with the Islamic State (IS) which is also present in India, according to the US State Department.

Terror groups targeting India continue to operate from Pak: US report

Terrorist groups targeting India continued to operate from Pakistan and Islamabad did not take action against other known terrorists, according to a latest report on terrorism by the US State Dept.

US State Dept nails Pak for making limited progress to counter terrorism

In yet another scathing indictment of terror haven and toxic state Pakistan, the US State Department has released its country reports on 'Terrorism 2020', in which it slammed Pakistan

Canadian citizen who joined IS pleads guilty to aiding terrorist group

A Canadian citizen who joined the Islamic State group nearly a decade ago pleaded guilty to serving as one of the organisation's more prominent English-language propagandists.

India reiterates concern on terrorist entities getting chemical weapons

India reiterated its concern regarding the possibility of terrorist groups and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons at the UNSC briefing on Syria (Chemical weapons).

India, Russia discuss Afghan, condemn terrorism; ink deal on AK-203 rifles

India and Russia discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan, especially the security situation and its implications in the region, as they condemned the cross-border movement of terrorists

India, South Korea agree to strengthen strategic cooperation

India and the Republic of Korea on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation including in dealing with challenges of terrorism, extremism and radicalisation.

Hizbul Mujahideen district commander killed in encounter in J-K's Kulgam

A newly-appointed district commander of Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam on Saturday, police said

There are states 'clearly guilty' of supporting terrorism: India at UN

First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Rajesh Parihar said India has been a victim of cross border terrorism for over three decades

Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to Afghanistan: India at UNSC

India emphasised the expectation of the international community which notes the commitment of the Taliban not to allow the use of Afghan soil for terrorism

Encounter underway between security forces, militants in Kulgam

An encounter is underway between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Wednesday evening. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Pombay area of Kulgam in south Kashmir on receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the security forces party. The exchange of fire is still going on and further details are awaited, the official said.

Spread of terrorism in Africa matter of serious concern: Jaishankar

Jaishankar highlighted the need to support African counter-terrorism operations with sustained financing

16 killed, 40 injured in bombing at Shia mosque in Kandahar

A powerful explosion hit the mosque -- Imam Barga -- in the southern province of Kandahar on Friday