Page 6 - Terrorist Attacks

Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Bandipora

The security forces also conducted cordon and search operations in the Khanyar area of Srinagar

Indian Army pays tribute to combat dog Phantom killed in J-K encounter

The Indian Army laid a wreath on the mortal remains of its sniffer dog Phantom who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Akhnoor sector here, paying homage to his bravery and sacrifice. The four-year-old Belgian Malinois dog, killed during a counter-ambush operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector on Monday, played a critical role in containing the terrorists, officials said. It sustained fatal bullet injuries on Monday while attempting to protect the troops from a terrorist assault. Wrapped in the Tricolour with wreaths laid on it, Army personnel paid their final respects to the canine warrior in Udhampur on Wednesday. "A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was organised today at Udhampur to honour Army Dog Phantom who made the supreme sacrifice in the dense jungles of Battal in Akhnoor on October 28," the White Knight Corps posted on X. "His sacrifice will never be forgotten," it said. "Phantom's bravery saved lives and was pivotal to the operation's success. His ..

Army steps up surveillance, patrolling along LoC in Rajouri, Poonch

In the wake of a string of terror attacks, the Indian Army, armed with advanced surveillance equipment and weapons, has intensified vigilance and patrolling in the dense forest areas of Jammu and Kashmir's twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, officials said Seven attacks have occurred just in the past two weeks, resulting in 13 fatalities, including two soldiers. Amidst these developments, the Indian Army is executing an aggressive area domination plan across Jammu and Kashmir. As part of this strategy, Area Domination Patrols, speculative Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs), and intelligence-based operations are being conducted regularly to monitor terrorist movements along the LoC and in the hinterlands, the officials said. They are backed up with drones, quadcopters, modern weapons and surveillance equipment to scan forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) and monitor any suspicious movement to neutralise any threat of cross-border infiltration. In Rajouri and Po

Akhnoor attack: 3 terrorist killed in 27-hour op; army dog dies from injury

Indian Army's White Knight Corps confirmed that three terrorists were eliminated and forces were able to recover war-like stores, marking a critical step in maintaining security in the region

CCTV grab shows terrorist at Gagangir attack site in J-K, probe underway

A CCTV grab of a Pheran-clad terrorist allegedly involved in the Gagangir attack in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged here but investigators said they are yet to ascertain if the AK rifle-wielding assailant carried out the October 20 assault that left seven dead. The ultra could be seen entering a prefabricated hut, believed to be at the Gagangir tunnel construction site -- where seven people including six non-local labourers -- were killed in the terror attack, official sources said. However, security officials are trying to ascertain the authenticity of the image on various counts, the sources said. The screen grab has 'January 27' as the date stamp -- which sources said could be due to a settings or technical issue -- in the top right corner while the rifle carried by the terrorist has a blue marking on the muzzle. The sources said such rifles have been reportedly used by terrorists in attacks on security forces in the Pir Panjal region, which is about 200 km from the site of ...

J&K terror attack: Mehbooba says exodus of non-locals will send bad message

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday asked LG Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to prevent exodus of non-local labourers from the Gagangir construction site where seven persons were killed in a terror attack. "After the barbaric attack at Sonamarg there are reports that the local admin is pressurising non local labourers to leave the valley immediately.While I understand their obvious sense of panic but asking them to leave in this manner is not a solution," she said in a post on X. The former chief minister said the leaving of workers will create more difficulties and send a negative message to the country. "(It) Will only create more difficulties & sends a very bad message to the country. J&K recently witnessed peaceful terror free elections & this knee jerk reaction will only prove otherwise," she said. The PDP president said the move can also lead to outrage against Kashmiris working or studying in other parts of the country. "Might also cause outrage ...

Possibly two foreign terrorists involved in Ganderbal attack: J-K LG Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said two foreign terrorists, who have possibly infiltrated from north Kashmir's Bandipora area, were involved in an attack that left seven people dead in Ganderbal district a day before. A doctor and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel-construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal on Sunday, officials said. The unidentified terrorists carried out the attack when the labourers and other staff working on the tunnel project at Ganderbal's Gund had returned to their camp late in the evening, they added. Sinha said police and other security forces have been given instructions and full freedom to track down and eliminate the perpetrators of the heinous act. "According to an initial investigation, two people with masks covering their faces -- both possibly foreign terrorists -- entered the mess of the company constructing the Z-morh tunnel and opened indiscriminate fire. Seven people we

Gagangir terror attack: LG directs immediate financial help for victims

Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Monday directed Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary (Home Department, J & K) to immediately extend financial assistance to the families of civilian victims of Gagangir terrorist attack.He has also asked the APCO Infratech company to release the compensation without any delay. The officials of APCO Infratech company briefed the Lieutenant Governor on assistance being provided to the kin / family members.Under SRE, Rs six lakh to be given to the next of kin of each martyred civilian and Rs.15 Lakh as an immediate measure to be provided by APCO Infratech company.An ex-gratia of Rs two lakh to be provided to all the injured. The company will also provide financial assistance to the families of civilians on roll under Corporate Personal Accident Policy and 5 years of their gross CTC as compensation from insurance.All PRW labour and third-party employees are covered under the workman compensation policy.The Lieutenant Governor said the ...

J&K terror attack: Vital infra targeted, Shah pledges action; key updates

The terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on workers from a private company at the under-construction Z-Morh tunnel in J&K's Gund area, which connects Gagangeer to Sonamarg in central Kashmir

Heavily armed terrorist killed, war-like stores recovered in Baramulla

A joint team neutralized one heavily armed terrorist and recovered arms and ammunition and other war-like stores from the encounter site in Baramulla district, the army said in a statement on Sunday."The joint team neutralized one heavily armed terrorist and recovered 01xAK Rifle, 02xAK Magazines, 57xAK Rounds, 02xPistols, 03xPistol Magazines and other war-like stores from the site, "said Chinar Corps in a statement.Ahead of this, Indian Army's Chinar Corps said that a joint anti-infiltration operation was launched in the area."Based on intelligence inputs regarding likely infiltration bid, a Joint anti-infiltration Operation was launched by #Indian Army & Jammu Kashmir Police along LOC in general area Uri, Baramulla. Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged, which resulted in terrorists opening indiscriminate fire. Vigilant troops responded with effective fire. Operation is in progress," the Chinar Corps said.Meanwhile, at least two labourers were killed in a ...

Doctor, 5 labourers killed in terror attack in J&K's Ganderbal district

Two labourers were killed and two others injured in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, officials said. The terrorists opened firing on the camp housing labourers of a private company working on construction of a tunnel at Gund area in the district, they said. Two labourers died on the spot while two others sustained injuries, they said, adding further details are awaited. Police and army have cordoned off the area to track the attackers.

Non-local shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Shopian; investigation underway

Ashok Chouhan, a resident of Bihar, was found dead in Waduna area of Zainapora in South Kashmir's Shopian district

Indian Army soldier abducted by terrorists found dead in Jammu and Kashmir

An Indian Army soldier, Hilal Ahmed Bhat, was found dead with gunshot wounds after being abducted by terrorists in Anantnag, while another soldier escaped with injuries

US conducts precision strikes in Syria, kills 37 terrorist operatives

CENTCOM also confirmed that the strikes in Syria resulted in no civilian casualties

Seven labourers killed in terrorist attack in Balochistan's Panjgur

As per Dawn's report, the labourers were attacked while sleeping in the same room of the house where they were working

How militants used PUBG game features to attack Pakistani police station

A police station in the Swat district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was attacked by militants on August 28, resulting in the death of a policeman and injuries to two others

Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Baramulla

The encounter broke out on the intervening night of 13-14 September in the general area of Chak Tapar Kreeri, Baramulla

India's 'uninterrupted dialogue' with Pakistan is over, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S says India will not overlook terrorism to improve relations with Pakistan

Security forces busts major underground terrorist hideout in J&K's Rajouri

Security forces Tuesday busted a major underground terrorist hideout in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, recovering a large quantity of daily use items and some ammunition, officials said. The well-build hideout was unearthed during a cordon and search operation by a joint party of police, Army and CRPF at Sagrawat forest in the Darhal area of the border district, the officials said. A police spokesman said the underground hideout was covered with soil for camouflage. He said the search of the hideout led to the recovery of four cooking gas cylinders, six empty AK rifle magazines, one pistol magazine with 13 bullets, one INSAS rifle magazine with 19 rounds, one communication set, one solar light with plate, one pair of hand gloves and wheat flour. Other items seized from the hideout included dry fruits, five and two litres capacity cookers, 30 pencil cells, two blankets, three bags, 40 litre water can, three power banks, one data cable, one adaptor, pair of shoes, one wir

ULFA(I) claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam, triggers statewide alert

The banned ULFA(I) on Thursday claimed to have planted bombs at 24 places across Assam, prompting the security forces to send teams to look for explosives. A senior police officer said bomb disposal squads have been rushed to all the places mentioned by ULFA (I) but there is no report of recovery of any bomb or explosive. In an email purportedly from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) (Independent) to media houses, including PTI, the terror outfit asserted that the bombs did not blast due to "technical failure". It gave a list identifying the exact location of 19 bombs and said locations of five more explosives could not be ascertained. It sought public cooperation in defusing the bombs. When contacted, a senior officer at Assam Police headquarters told PTI that all the SPs of the districts, especially those mentioned in the list by the anti-peace talk faction of ULFA, have been alerted and asked to carry out a thorough search of the areas. "Bomb disposal squads, metal ...