News Topic:Poonch

Security forces recover Chinese pistol, suspected narcotics near LoC in Poonch

Security forces recovered a concealed cache containing a Chinese-origin pistol and suspected narcotic substances from a forward area close to the LoC in Poonch.

Jammu BSF organises medical camps in flood affected areas

The Jammu Frontier of BSF organised a series of Medical Relief Camps to extend timely healthcare assistance to the flood-affected population in Poonch, Jammu, Samba and Pathankot.

J&K Police conduct searches for banned literature in Poonch bookshops

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday conducted searches for banned literature in bookshops in Poonch district.

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.

Agniveer killed, two soldiers injured in landmine blast near LoC in Poonch

In a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday, an Indian Army Agniveer lost his life.

Rahul Gandhi visits shelling-hit Poonch

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, visited Poonch district in Jammu to meet the families affected by recent cross-border shelling from Pakistan.

LG Sinha announces jobs for NOKs of Pak shelling victims

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that government jobs will be provided to the closest kin of victims, who lost their lives in Pakistan shelling earlier this month.

Mehbooba Mufti urges Rs 50 lakh compensation for border shelling victims

Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has urged the government to compensate border residents who have suffered total losses due to cross-border shelling.

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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states

The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."

Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo

Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.

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