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3 militants, soldier killed in separate encounters in J&K
Three militants and a soldier were Thursday killed in two gunfights in Anantnag and Budgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Qazigund of Anantnag district after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area, an army official said. The search operation turned into an encounter when the militants opened fire at the security forces, he said. One militant has been killed so far. A soldier laid down his life fighting the ultras, the official said. In another operation in the Panzan area of Budgam district, security personnel killed two militants during an encounter, the official said. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants were not immediately known.
China to continue pragmatic corporation with Sri Lanka
China will continue to push forward pragmatic cooperation with Sri Lanka under the Belt and Road Initiative in order to bring more tangible benefits to the people of the two countries, a top official said.
Three militants, soldier killed in Kashmir Valley
Three militants, a soldier and a civilian were killed on Thursday in three separate incidents in the Kashmir Valley, officials said.
Unidentified assailants open fire, lob grenade on BJP MLA Sangeet Som's residence in Meerut
Unidentified miscreants opened fire and hurled a hand grenade on the Meerut residence of BJP MLA Sangeet Som, who is an accused in the Muzaffarnagar riots case, in the early hours of Thursday, police said. Nobody was injured in the attack that took place at around 1 am on the Sardhana MLA's residence in the Lalkurti area here, they said, adding that the hand grenade, however, did not go off. The miscreants arrived in a four-wheeler and opened indiscriminate firing on the residence minutes after the legislator had returned home, officials said. The identity of the accused and the reason behind the attack were unknown, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akhilesh Kumar said, adding that an investigation was launched in this connection. "The residence of MLA Sangeet Som was attacked by unidentified miscreants. They came in a car and opened fire on the house. They hurled a grenade before fleeing, which has been found. The unpinned grenade has been found and it appears to be old. A team .
Assam govt remits sentences of 20 prisoners
Assam government has decided to remit jail sentences of 20 prisoners on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The prisoners would be released on October two, an official release said on Thursday. Of the total number of prisoners to be released, five each are from Dibrugarh and Golaghat Central Jails, four from Dhemaji Central Jail, two from Tinsukia and one each is from Jorhat, Barpeta, Tezpur and Nagaon jails, it said.
Egypt arming Sinai tribesmen in fight against Islamic State
In a remote outpost in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, Ibrahim Abu-Sefira watches a mountainous skyline of jagged rock, ears tuned to the twilight silence, listening for any signs a fragile peace may be disturbed. An elder from the Bedouin Tayaha tribe, he has seen armies, both Egyptian and Israeli, pass through this vast desert. Now the area is the center of a yearslong, bloody conflict between the Egyptian military and a local affiliate of the Islamic State group. In a switch from the past, the military has begun arming Bedouin tribesmen like Abu-Sefira and having them patrol in operations against the IS militants deep in the peninsula's interior, where their local knowledge gives them an advantage, Abu-Sefira and other Bedouin say. "We have to do it, it's our duty to make the people feel safe from the terrorists who were killing us," Abu-Sefira told The Associated Press by telephone from a checkpoint he was manning along with a dozen other men from the area, near the Halal mountains where
Navy plans 2-day event to commemorate Sep 29 surgical strikes
The Indian Navy has planned a two-day event starting September 29 in Mumbai and Goa to commemorate the second anniversary of the surgical strike carried out by the defence forces in 2016 to smash terror camps, an official said Thursday. The event, which will take place in the Ballard Pier Cruiser Wharf at Naval Dockyard here under Western Naval Command, will have exhibition stalls and video walls, the Navy official said. The entry for the event venue will be from Tiger Gate, the official informed. "The events will showcase the gallant action of the Army in carrying out the surgical strike on September 29, 2016, and will also remember the sacrifice of Indian soldiers during the Uri incident," the official said. The various events that have been planned include an exhibition showcasing the valour of armed forces, display of ships, submarines, aircrafts, arms and equipment models etc, he said. Ships will be open to public and visits by schoolchildren as well as NCC cadets .
Two encounters reported in J&K
Security forces were engaged in two encounters with militants on Thursday in Badgam and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir. In the gun battle in Anantnag, one LeT commander and a soldier were killed, while the encounter in Badgam was still on, police said.
Bare bums stir trouble at Sri Lanka's Pidurangala Rock
Sri Lankan police have arrested three men who were among a group who took semi-nude photos of themselves at ancient Pidurangala Rock, considered sacred by the Buddhists.
Trade bandh peaceful in Islampur
All shops and markets were closed Thursday at Islampur in North Dinajpur district in response to a 12-hour trade bandh call by a merchant's body. The shutdown was total as shops and markets were closed and even roadside vendors were not seen in the town. Other activities were, however, normal. The bandh, which began at 6 am, is peaceful, the police said. Damodar Agarwal, secretary to the Islampur Merchants Association, thanked the traders for making the bandh successful. The Islampur Merchants Association called the bandh protesting attacks on some shops allegedly by Trinamool Congress supporters during BJP-sponsored 'Bangla Bandh' Wednesday. The TMC denied the charge.
Jharkhand: Naxal apprehended in Giridih
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local police, in a joint operation, apprehended a Naxal from Bhelwaghati's Bhatuakura in Jharkhand's Giridih district.The arrested Naxal, identified as Baldev Soren, is known for expertise in bomb-making.Three bundles of cordtex wire (detonating cord), 55 detonators, 175 kg of explosives among other incriminating materials have been recovered from the possession of Soren.The police had been searching for him for a long time. More details awaited.
Militant, soldier killed in encounter in Anantnag
An unidentified militant and a soldier were killed in a gunbattle in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, the army said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Qazigund area of Anantnag district after receiving tip-off about presence of militants there, an army official said. The search operation turned into an encounter when the insurgents opened fire on the security forces, he said. One militant has been killed so far while a soldier laid down his life fighting the ultras, the official said. He said the operation was in progress when reports last came in. In another operation, in Panzan area of Budgam district, security forces are locked in a gunbattle with militants hiding in the village, the official said, adding that there were no reports of casualties so far in this operation.
JK: 1 terrorist killed in Anantnag
Security forces on Thursday gunned down a terrorist, after an encounter broke out in Dooru Shahabad area in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.The gunfight at present has stopped. A search operation in the vicinity is underway.Meanwhile, another operation is underway in the Budgam district, where three terrorists are believed to be holed up in a building in Chadoora town.A third encounter broke out in Srinagar's Noorbagh area in the wee hours of Thursday. Two terrorists are believed to be holed in the region.In the wake of the encounters, internet services have been suspended in Noorbagh and Dooru Shahabad areas.Further details are awaited.
LeT commander, soldier killed in J&K gunfight
A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and an army soldier were killed on Thursday in a gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, Defence sources said.
Two killed in clash between groups in Rajasthan
Two people were killed in a clash between two groups in a village here Thursday morning, police said. The incident occurred in the Sadar police station area. Members of the groups clashed with each other and two people died on the spot, Superintendent of Police Dholpur Dusht Daman Singh said. "They were beaten to death with sticks," another police officer said. The reasons for the clash were not immediately known. Additional policemen have been deployed in the area and further details in the matter are awaited, the police said.
Civilian killed during security forces cordon & search operation in J&K
A civilian was killed during a cordon and search operation by security forces in Noorbagh area of the city on Thursday, a police official said. Security forces had launched a search operation in the area following information about presence of militants there, the official said. Some gunshots were heard during the search operation and later the body of a civilian, identified as Mohd Salim, was recovered, he added. The official said it was not yet clear if Salim was hit by bullets fired by security personnel or the militants. Locals, however, alleged that security forces' firing led to the death. Angry residents resorted to stone-pelting on the forces, the official said, adding the clashes were still going on.
Civilian killed in Srinagar firing
A civilian was killed on Thursday here in a firing during a cordon and search operation, police said.
Guterres urges efforts in nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for efforts toward a world free of nuclear weapons.
3 simultaneous encounters underway in J-K
Three simultaneous encounters are underway in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir between terrorists and security personnel.An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Noorbagh on the outskirts of Srinagar city earlier in the day, where two terrorists are believed to be holed up.Meanwhile, another encounter began at Dooru Shahabad in Anantnag district.Furthermore, a third encounter is underway between security personnel and terrorists in Budgam's Chadoora town.In the wake of the encounters, internet services have been suspended in Noorbagh and Dooru Shahabad.Further details are awaited.
2 encounters between security forces, militants underway in J&K
Two encounters broke out between militants and security forces on Thursday morning in Anantnag and Budgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Qazigund of Anantnag district after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area, the official said. The search operation turned into an encounter with militants when the insurgents opened fire on the security forces, he said. In another operation in Panzan area of Budgam district, security forces were locked in a gunbattle with militants hiding in a village, the official said., adding that there were no reports of casualties so far. Authorities have suspended Internet services in Srinagar and adjoining areas without providing any reason.