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Police officer, Army jawan, 2 JeM terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam
A deputy superintendent of police, an army jawan and two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The encounter took place in the Turigam area of Kulgam after the police got an intelligence input about the presence of a group of terrorists in the area, they added. The approaching police party was fired upon, in which Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Aman Thakur got seriously injured in the neck. The officer succumbed to his injuries when he was being flown to the army hospital, the officials said. An army major and two soldiers were also injured in the encounter, officials said, adding that a non-commissioned officer, Havaldar Sombir, succumbed to his injuries subsequently. The other injured persons, including the major, are out of danger. Two terrorists were also killed in the encounter, but their identity is yet to be ascertained. A 2011-batch JK Police Services officer and a resident of Doda ..
J-K Police Dy SP killed, 3 Army personnel injured in Kulgam encounter
Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Aman Kumar Thakur was on Sunday killed and three Army personnel, including a Major, were injured in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the state's Kulgam district.The encounter broke out after the troops of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out cordon and search operations in Tarigam area of the district.The three Army personnel, who got injured, included a Major of 34 Rashtriya Rifles."We have lost a very brave Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Dy SP Aman Thakur in an encounter with terrorists in Kulgam. Such an irreparable loss for Jammu and Kashmir Police family and nation. Rest in peace dear," tweeted Imtiyaz Hussain, SSP (Security), Kashmir.A resident of Gogla in Doda district of Jammu region, he is survived by his parents, wife Sarla Devi and 6-year-old son Arya.In a press release, J and K Police paid rich tributes to Thakur. "Our thoughts and ...
Post Pulwama, Centre ups Risk and Hardship allowance (IANS Special)
After a suicide bomber killed 40 CRPF troopers in Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre has hiked the "Risk and Hardship" allowance of all paramilitary forces deployed in highly sensitive areas in Jammu and Kashmir and Maoist bastions.
Silent procession for jawans taken out in Puducherry
The Puducherry unit of the Indian Ex-Services League conducted a silent procession here Saturday as a mark of respect to the 40 CRPF personnel killed in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. President of the League Sergeant (retired) N Mohan said in a press release here that the members of the league, the Puducherry Armed Forces Veteran Association and the Air Force Association participated in the rally. Wreaths were placed at the war memorial at the end of the procession and silence was observed by the participants. Mohan said the participants have appealed to the central and state governments to provide safety and security to the soldiers and also necessary assistance to the families of the jawans who died in the terror attack in Pulwama district on February 14.
Senior police officer, 3 militants killed in Kashmir
A senior police officer and three militants were killed on Sunday in a gunfight between security forces and holed up militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.
Senior police officer, militant killed in Kashmir
A senior police officer and a militant were killed on Sunday in an ongoing gunfight between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, police sources said.
Police officer, terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam
A deputy superintendent of police and a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The encounter took place in the Turigam area of Kulgam after the police got an intelligence input about the presence of a group of terrorists in the area, they added. The approaching police party was fired upon, in which Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Aman Thakur got seriously injured in the neck. The officer succumbed to his injuries when he was being flown to the army hospital, the officials said. One terrorist was also killed in the encounter, but his identity is yet to be ascertained. A 2011-batch JK Police Services officer and a resident of Doda district in the Jammu region, Thakur was leading the police team from the front in the encounter with JeM terrorists. Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh said, "It is an unfortunate incident, in which we have lost a brave officer. He was a ..
Rajnath visits DIG of J&K police at AIIMS
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited AIIMS here on Sunday to enquire about the health of Deputy Inspector General of Jammu and Kashmir police Amit Kumar, who was injured during an encounter with Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in Pulwama last week. "Visited AIIMS to inquire about the health of DIG @JmuKmrPolice, Shri Amit Kumar who was severely injured in a recent counter terror operation in Pulwama. Officers like him lift the morale of forces with their action. I salute his courage and the bravery exhibited by his team," Singh tweeted after meeting Kumar. The DIG had received a gunshot wound in the abdomen during the encounter last Monday in Pulwama's Pinglan area, about 12 km from where a suicide bomber belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed drove his explosive-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus on February 14, killing 40 personnel. Kumar was undergoing treatment at an Army hospital in Srinagar and was airlifted to the AIIMS on Friday night. Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju had .
Vote on in referendum on US military base relocation in Japan
Voting was underway on Sunday in a referendum on the relocation of US military base in Japan's Okinawa prefecture.
J-K: Encounter underway in Kulgam
An encounter is currently underway between security forces and terrorists in Tarigam area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.The encounter broke out after the troops of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out cordon and search operations.Further details are currently underway.
Gunfight in Kulgam district
Security forces and militants traded gunfire on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.
Mine left by Islamic State militants kills 24 in Syria
Syria's state news agency says a land mine left by the Islamic State group has struck a van packed with workers, killing 24. SANA said the explosion on Sunday near the central town of Salamiyeh was caused by explosives left behind by the militants when they controlled the area. A mine exploded in a nearby area earlier this month, killing seven people. IS has been driven from virtually all the territory it once held in Syria and neighbouring Iraq, but the extremists left behind countless bombs and booby traps, and large areas have yet to be cleared.
UK spy chiefs warn social media galvanising terrorists
Social media networks are being used by people with extreme views to galvanise into plotting terrorist attacks, Britain's internal security agency MI5's behavioural science unit has warned. The intelligence unit, which is in the process of expanding, includes psychologists, anthropologists and psychiatrists who analyse the online behaviour of extremists to identify the mental health conditions that could lead to an attack. It has found that extremists find a form of legitimacy by social media networks such as Twitter and YouTube, often hiding behind anonymity. "Social media provides a forum in which people can explore their dark thoughts in the company of like-minded people," Alex, an MI5 officer, was quoted as saying by 'The Sunday Times'. "This creates an echo chamber, providing legitimacy to people with extreme views and galvanising them to act," added the member of the MI5 behavioural unit, whose full name has been withheld for security reasons. The unit has reportedly helped to ..
Guaido ramps up pressure after deadly Venezuela border clashes
International pressure mounted against Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro on Sunday, with Washington vowing to "take action" after opposition efforts to bring humanitarian aid into the country descended into bloody chaos. Self-declared interim president Juan Guaido called on the international community to consider "all measures to free" Venezuela after clashes at the border crossing left at least two people dead. Guaido announced he would participate in Monday's Lima Group meeting of mostly Latin American countries in Bogota, and called on the international community to be prepared for "all possibilities" regarding Maduro. US Vice President Mike Pence will represent Washington at the meeting. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States "will take action" as he condemned violence perpetrated by Maduro's "thugs." President Donald Trump has said that Washington is not ruling out armed action. Humanitarian aid, much of it from the United States, has become the centerpiece of the .
Landmine kills 24 in Syria
At least 24 civilians were killed on Sunday following a landmine explosion in Syria's Hama province.
Encounter brakes out between militants and security forces in J-K's Kulgam
An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and kashmir on Sunday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Turigam area of Kulgam district following information about presence of some militants there, a police official said. He said the militants opened fire on security forces, who retaliated, triggering a gun-battle. There were no reports of any casualty on either side so far, the official said.
Sri Lanka seizes 300 kilos of heroin
Sri Lanka's police seized nearly 300 kilograms of heroin worth USD 17 million, the island's biggest haul of the narcotic, and arrested two people, spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said Sunday. Anti-narcotics agents and police Special Task Force commandos raided a mall car park in the capital Colombo Saturday evening and found the drugs hidden in two vans, Gunasekera said. "The heroin was packed in 272 plastic bags and ready for distribution," Gunasekera said. "We are now investigating how this consignment got into the country." He said the narcotics weighing 294.4 kilos had a street value of about three billion rupees (USD17 million). In 2013, police seized 260 kilos of heroin brought into the country hidden inside tractors imported from Pakistan. Sri Lanka's biggest drug haul, by weight, was in December 2016 when police seized 800 kilos of cocaine. Authorities believe the Indian Ocean island is also being used as a transit point by traffickers. In 2014, anti-narcotics authorities seized ..
J&K Governor asks people not to panic
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday urged people to stay calm and not to pay heed to rumours, saying the deployment of a large number of security personnel in the state was linked to upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
5 killed in Venezuela-Colombia border violence
At least five people were killed and hundreds injured as violence broke out along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where international aid intended for Caracas is awaiting transport.
Youth held for uploading videos supporting Pulwama attack
The Tripura Police has arrested a youth for uploading video clips supporting the Pulwama terror attack on Facebook, a police official said on Sunday.