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Dozen injured during clashes at Al-Badr terrorist's funeral
Around a dozen persons were injured allegedly in security forces' action on protestors during clashes in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said. Clashes erupted between groups of youth and security forces in Sugan village of south Kashmir's Shopian district amid multiple funeral prayers for Al-Badr commander Zeenat-ul-Islam who was killed in an encounter in Saturday, a police official said. Sugan is Islam's native village. Clashes erupted soon after the forces tried to chase away the people from assembling in the village, the official said. He said at least a dozen persons were injured in the forces' action. The injured were taken to nearby hospital, wherefrom four of them were referred to SMHS hospital here, the official said. A woman also suffered injuries when she was allegedly hit by a security forces' vehicle during the clashes, the official said, adding she has been hospitalised. Islam and his associate terrorist Shakeel Ahmad Dar were killed in an ...
Defence Minister Sitharaman to witness major joint exercise, amphibious warfare operation drills in Andaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be witnessing a major joint exercise involving the Army, Navy and the Air Force along with the Coast Guard in the Andaman and Nicobar island territory involving the Marine Commandos (MARCOS) during her two-day trip to the strategic archipelago, starting Sunday.The Minister is scheduled to reach Port Blair on Sunday, where the country's only tri-Services operational command formation Andaman and Nicobar Command would showcase their operational capabilities.During the operational demonstration to the Defence Minister planned at the Anderson Bay island, the Andaman and Nicobar Command will carry out a drill where the three Services- Army, Navy and Air Force-will carry out a mission along with the Coast Guard, to show the unity among services on ground, Defence Ministry officials said.The Army, which has a brigade strength (around 3,000 troops) deployed in the Andaman, would also be showcasing its ability to carry out amphibious warfare operations.
Four militants killed, several others arrested in JK's Rajouri in 2018: Police
With killings of four heavily armed militants and arrests of several others last year, an alert police force and security agencies managed to keep in check the spread of terrorists' base in the border district of Rajouri, a senior police officer said Sunday. The arrested persons included four over-ground workers (OGWs), who were in close contact with Al-Badr commander Zeenat-ul-Islam, killed Saturday in a gunfight in Kulgam district of south Kashmir along with his four accomplices, said Rajouri's Senior Superintendent of Police Yougal Manhas. Manhas said the police managed to foil a number of militancy-related incidents in close coordination with the Army and other security agencies last year and took stern action against people involved in unlawful activities including drug peddling and bovine smuggling. On counter-insurgency front, security forces last year killed four militants, who had infiltrated from Line of Control (LoC), he said. The militants were killed on the intervening ...
Wanted naxalite killed in encounter in J'khand
A wanted naxalite, carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh, was killed by security forces in an encounter in Jharkhand's Dumka district on Sunday, officials said. Shahdev Rai alias Talada was killed in an encounter in the jungles of Shikaripara in Dumka, they said. "The killed Maoist was wanted and carried a reward of Rs 10 lakh," a senior Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) officer said. Rai was in killed in an operation by the SSB's 35th battalion and Jharkhand Police.
'Soldier injured in Pak firing along LoC
An Army personnel was injured Sunday when Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The soldier, manning a forward post, was hit by a bullet apparently from a Pakistani sniper in Keri sector and was hospitalised, they said, adding the Indian troops retaliated and the exchange of fire between the two sides continued for some time. There has been a spurt in ceasefire violations along the LoC in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch since the beginning of this year, resulting in the killing of two army personnel and injuries to several others. The army major and a soldier were killed when an improvised explosive device went off in Naushera sector of Rajouri on Friday, the day when a porter was also killed in Pakistani firing in nearby Sunderbani sector. The year 2018 recorded 2,936 ceasefire violations by Pakistan the highest in the past 15 years with an ...
Five injured in clashes in Shopian
Five civilians were injured on Sunday in clashes between security forces and demonstrators in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district following the killing of a militant commander.
Emotional adieu to Major Nair killed in J&K
Major Shashi Dharan V Nair, who was killed in an IED explosion in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, was cremated with full military honours here in Maharashtra on Sunday. The body was brought to the National War Memorial in Pune on Saturday evening where wreaths were laid. The mortal remains were taken for the last rites on Sunday morning in a massive procession from his residence in Khadakwasla area on the outskirts of Pune. Major Nair's well-wishers raised slogans in his praise throughout the procession. The last rites were performed at the city-based Vaikunth crematorium where his wife, mother, sister and other friends and relatives bid him a emotional adieu. Officials from the Southern Command and police department were also present. District Guardian Minister Girish Bapat, BJP Lok Sabha member from Pune Anil Shirole and leaders from various other political parties also attended the funeral. Major Nair, who grew up in Khadakwasla and studied at the famous ...
Sri Lankan Navy detains 9 Indian fishermen near Delft Island
Nine Indian fishermen were apprehended near the shore of the Delft Island by the Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday morning.The reason for their arrest is yet to be ascertained.They are being interrogated at Karainagar Naval camp in Sri Lanka.Notably, straying of Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen into each other's waters is a recurrent problem as territories on the sea are not clearly demarcated.Further information is awaited.
20 TN fishermen arrested by SL Navy
At least 20 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested Sunday by the Sri Lankan Navy for fishing off Neduntheevu, sources said. Eleven fishermen hailing from Pudukottai district and nine from Jegathapattinam were surrounded by the Lankan Navy for fishing in the Lankan waters early Sunday morning and were later taken to Karainagar for an interrogation, they said. Their boats were impounded and the fishermen were later sent to jail, they added.
Al-Badr commander Zeenat-ul-Islam among two militants killed in Kulgam encounter
Top Al-Badr commander Zeenat-ul-Islam was among the two militants killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Sunday. "The two militants killed in the Katpora encounter have been identified as Zeenat-ul-Islam and Shakeel Ahmad Dar. Both were involved in several terror crimes," a police official said. Islam, a category A++ militant, was a top commander who had switched over to Al-Badr from Hizbul Mujahideen in November last year following consensus between the two outfits to strengthen the Al-Badr, he said. The official said security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Katpora area of Yaripora in south Kashmir's Kulgam district Saturday evening after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there. He said as the forces were conducting the searches, the militants fired upon them. As per policy, the militants were given an opportunity to surrender, but they continued to fire upon the forces, the ...
Top commander among 2 militants killed in J&K
Police on Sunday said it has identified the two militants, among them a top commander, who were killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.
IED blast: Mortal remains of Major V Nair brought to his hometown, Army pays tribute
The mortal remains of Major Shashi Dharan V Nair, who was killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Nowshera on Friday, were brought to his home here in Khadakwasla on Sunday.The Army bid an emotional adieu to the courageous officer and paid tributes to him, remembering his sacrifices for the nation.A soldier Rifleman Jivan Gurung was also killed in the similar attack that took place along the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri.According to the Army PRO, Nair and Gurung, who got grievously injured, were immediately provided medical aid after the incident on Friday. However, the duo later succumbed to their injuries.The IED attack was planted by the Border Action Team of the Pakistan army with the aid from militants on the LoC.
J&K: Wanted terrorist, among 2 militants, Killed in Kulgam encounter
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.Wanted terrorist Zeenat-ul-Islam was among the two terrorists gunned down by security forces.Zeenat-ul-Islam, was associated with the terror group Al Badr and was considered as an improvised explosive device (IED) expert.The other terrorist killed in the encounter has been identified as Shakeel Ahmed Dar.A joint operation was launched on Saturday night by the Army, Police and CRPF in Kulgam after receiving specific information about the presence of terrorists there. As the security forces were conducting the searches, the terrorists fired upon them. The forces retaliated to the firing, ensuing an encounter in which the two terrorists were gunned down.Weapons and other war-like stores have been recovered, officials said, adding that no collateral damage has been reported.The operations have been concluded.
Al-Badr commander Zeenat-ul-Islam killed in encounter in Kulgam
Two terrorists including top Al-Badr commander Zeenat-ul-Islam have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Sunday. "The two militants killed in the Katpora encounter have been identified as Zeenat-ul-Islam and Shakeel Dar. Both were involved in several terror crimes," a police official said. Islam, a category A++ militant, had switched over to the Al-Badr from the Hizbul Mujahideen in November last year following agreement between the two outfits to strengthen the Al-Badr. Islam was active since 2015, the police official said. He said security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Katpora area of Yaripora in south Kashmir's Kulgam district Saturday evening after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there. As the forces were conducting the searches, the militants fired on them, he said. As per policy, the militants were given an opportunity to surrender, but they continued to fire, the ..
Syria conflict: Pompeo 'optimistic' on deal to protect Kurds
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said he is optimistic an agreement can be reached with Turkey to protect Kurdish fighters in Syria after the US pullout.
France sees 9th round of 'yellow vest' protests
Thousands of demonstrators turned out across France for new "yellow vest" protests, with dozens of arrests and clashes in Paris and other cities.
Five dead in Afghanistan attack
Attackers killed five people at a police station in Herat, Afghanistan, on Saturday evening, Herat police Chief Aminullah Amarkhel told CNN.
Number of 'yellow vest' protesters surges but violence down
The number of protesters in the latest "yellow vest" rallies across France surged on Saturday, but there was a marked decline in violence despite hundreds of arrests and clashes with police in Paris and other cities. More than 84,000 people turned out for the ninth round of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron since November, the interior ministry said, up from 50,000 the previous Saturday. Attendance had declined over the Christmas holiday break, and while Saturday's turnout was higher than the 66,000 protesters on December 15, it was still far below the nearly 300,000 when the rallies began two months ago. Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said that "responsibility triumphed over the temptation of confrontation" in Paris, where 8,000 protesters marched "without serious incident", up from 3,500 last week. He also hailed the 80,000 officers deployed nationwide, including 5,000 in the capital. However several journalists were assaulted at rallies in several cities, as ..
600 people leave in first evacuation from Syria IS holdout: monitor
Over 600 people were evacuated Saturday from the Islamic State group's remaining holdout in eastern Syria, a monitor said, as US-backed fighters prepare for a final assault on the area. "More than 600 people, mainly women and children, were evacuated on 25 buses sent" by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said that several dozen jihadist fighters were among those evacuated to areas held by the Kurdish-Arab alliance. The SDF, backed by air strikes from a US-led coalition, in September launched an offensive to oust IS from the rump of the once-sprawling "caliphate" it proclaimed in 2014. Abdel Rahman said some 16,000 people, including 760 IS fighters, have fled the area since the start of December. But "this is the first time that buses have been provided by the SDF and coalition", he said, suggesting a potential deal had been struck between the warring sides. The United Nations said Friday ..
Two militants killed in encounter with security forces
Two militants were Saturday killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Katpora area in south Kashmir's Kulgam district this evening after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. As the forces were conducting the searches, the militants fired upon them. The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter in which two militants were killed, he said. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site, the official said, adding that no collateral damage has been reported. The identity and group affiliation of the militants was being ascertained, the official said.