militancy

‘If Terrorism Ended, Then Who Killed Sanjay?’: Mehbooba Mufti Attacks Centre Over Killing Of Kashmiri Pandit In Pulwama

Kashmiri Pandit Killing: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief visited Pulwama and met the kin of Sanjay Sharma, a security guard, who was gunned down by terrorists when he was on his way to the local market.  

Feb 28, 2023, 08:52 AM IST

3 LeT terrorists arrested in Sopore, ammunition recovered: J&K Police

Police said the search of the individuals led to the recovery of three Chinese pistols and ammunition and incriminating materials. They added that more arrests and recovery can't be ruled out.

May 03, 2022, 00:02 AM IST

Three teenagers apprehended ‘on way to cross LoC’ in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara

The J&K police found these youth have been radicalised and motivated by terrorist Tayab Farooqi operating from Pakistan through social media platforms who constantly fed them with radical Islamic literature.

Nov 18, 2021, 17:24 PM IST

7 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist associates arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora, 6 youths stopped from joining ranks

Acting on specific inputs, Awantipora Police, along with security forces busted militant module and arrested seven militant associates of outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad. 

May 27, 2021, 19:41 PM IST

Only 200 terrorists active in J&K, most terror group leaderless now: DGP Dilbagh Singh

Dilbag Singh, J&K Director General of Police said that active terrorists in J&K has been around 200 compared to 350 or 400 earlier.

Aug 07, 2020, 11:27 AM IST

MBA, PhD scholar among 45 youth from J&K who joined terror outfits in 2017, security forces worried

Shopian and Kulgam in south Kashmir have emerged as a major hub by respectively accounting for 12 and 9 of the 45 youths.

May 03, 2018, 17:52 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti says will ensure those joining militant ranks return home

She said that her government would continue its efforts to bring back local youth who had joined militancy to end the 'vicious cycle'.

Jan 11, 2018, 08:53 AM IST

Killing militants won't wipe out militancy in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti

Nearly 200 militants, the highest number in years, were killed by security forces in Kashmir this year.

Nov 29, 2017, 17:56 PM IST

J&K is passing through last phase of militancy: Jitendra Singh

Hours after the security forces killed a dreaded Lashkar-e-Toiba-affliated terrorist Wasim Shah in an encounter in Ganderbal, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that militancy in Jammu and Kashmir was in its ‘last phase’ and that ‘militants are on the run’. 

Oct 15, 2017, 06:53 AM IST

Pakistan continuing with nefarious activities, Jaitley tells armed forces

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said that Pakistan continues with its "nefarious activities" of sponsoring cross border terrorism.

Aug 15, 2017, 01:11 AM IST

Pakistan begins fencing border with Afghanistan amid tense ties

The Pakistan Army said the "phased fencing of entire Pakistan-Afghanistan border has commenced".
 

Jun 20, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

'Bedroom jehadis' new target of security forces in Kashmir, as social media turns virtual battleground

The main task of these jehadis is to manipulate the social media to spread rumours and influence the youth, the police said.

Jun 02, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

Singapore defence talks focus on online terror fight

Five countries in a longstanding defence pact have met in Singapore and say they will continue working together and use the internet to fight terrorism.

Jun 02, 2017, 13:46 PM IST

Stop backing militancy, J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti tells Pakistan

Pakistan should stop abetting militancy in Jammu and Kashmir and let peace return to the state, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Tuesday.

Apr 04, 2017, 15:04 PM IST

Manipur Assembly elections 2017: What all are the burning issues in this crucial electoral battle

With Manipur going to polls on March 4 and 8, political parties have a host of issues to contend with.

Jan 31, 2017, 17:12 PM IST

Ex-gratia for Burhan Wani's brother Khalid, killed in firing by security forces, announced by J&K govt; authorities seek objections, if any

Jammu and Kashmir Government has cleared ex-gratia to next of kin of 17 persons, including Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani's brother.

Dec 13, 2016, 16:06 PM IST

Assam blast: Three Army soldiers killed, 4 injured; Rajnath speaks to CM Sarbananda Sonowal

Heavily-armed militants of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent) ambushed an Army convoy at around 5:30 am near the Pengeri reserve forest.

Nov 19, 2016, 10:19 AM IST

Mehbooba hits out at separatists for strike calls

The Chief Minister said situation in the region was fragile and asked legislators, including Opposition, to play their part for creating a peaceful environment.

Jul 02, 2016, 21:07 PM IST

Arrests in Bangladesh anti-militant drive top 8,000

Bangladesh police said on Monday they have arrested more than 8,000 people in a nationwide crackdown on militants launched after a series of murders targeting minorities and secular activists.

Jun 13, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Explosives found in dustbin in Baramulla

A possible tragedy was averted with timely detection of explosives kept inside a dustbin in Baramulla district of north Kashmir on Thursday, police said.

Feb 25, 2016, 14:17 PM IST