News Topic:Poonch

Teenager injured in mine blast in Poonch

A 16-year-old boy was injured after an apparently old landmine exploded in Poonch district on Tuesday.

Indo-Pak troops exchange sweets along LoC to mark New Year

Troops of India and Pakistan exchanged sweets to mark the New Year along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district.

Most wanted Pakistani militant Abu Zarar killed in Poonch: Indian Army

Indian Army on Tuesday claimed to have killed wanted Pakistani militant in an encounter near Bufliyaz in Surankot area of Poonch district.

Mughal road reopens after five-day closure

Mughal road, connecting Shopian and Poonch-Rajouri districts, on Friday reopened for traffic after remaining closed since December 5.

Joint forces arrest alleged ‘militant operator’ in Poonch

After the killing of nine soldiers in Bhata Dhurian forest belt of Poonch, joint forces today claimed to have arrested a militant operator.

Police follower’s body recovered in Poonch

J-K Police on Sunday recovered the body of a 42-year-old police follower from Nalla Sanghiote in Harni sector in Mendhar area here.

After 17 days, Poonch highway reopened for traffic

Authorities in Poonch district on Sunday have ordered opening of the stretch of national highway between Bhimber Gali to Jarran Wali Gali.

Search for militants in forest belt of Poonch, Rajouri enters Day 20

A search operation to track down a group of hiding militants entered the 20th day on Saturday in the forest belt of J-K's Poonch and Rajouri.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

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