News Topic:Militancy

Police conduct raids at 26 locations in Kishtwar targeting militants’ network

Police on Saturday carried out a series of searches at 26 locations in Kishtwar district as part of an intensified crackdown on the militant network in the region.

Kulgam gunbattle enters second week

The anti-militancy operation in the steep and dense forests in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its second week today.

Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch, two infiltrators killed: Indian Army

The Indian Army said that it thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector, killing two militants in the operation.

Three militants involved in Pahalgam tourist killings shot dead in Srinagar: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that all three militants involved in the attack have been killed in an operation carried out by security forces in Srinagar.

Three militants killed in Harwan encounter, Operation Mahadev still underway: Officials

Three militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Lidwas forest area of Harwan in Srinagar outskirts on Monday.

LG hands over appointment letters to 80 NoKs of militancy victims in Jammu

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday handed over the appointment letters to 80 Next of Kin (NoKs) of militancy victims, at Jammu.

Police attach house in North Kashmir under UAPA

Police said that in a major action under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, it attached a residential property in Sopore for its use to support militants.

Facing jungle-hardened militants, J&K DGP stresses need for tactical upskilling

J&K Police chief Nalin Prabhat underscored the importance of heightened preparedness in counter-insurgency operations and called for continuous upskilling in modern jungle warfare tactics.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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