News Topic:Poonch

Firing resumes in J-K forest as searches enter 15th day

Heavy firing was reported from a forest area as a search operation to track down hiding militants in J-K's border districts entered 15th day.

Poonch Gunfight: J-K Police detains five for allegedly providing shelter to militants

Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained five persons for allegedly providing shelter to the militants in connection with the Poonch encounter.

Poonch Gunfight: Toll nine as bodies of two missing soldiers retrieved

The bodies of two missing soldiers were recovered at Bhata-Dhurian in Mendhar sub-division of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

JCO, soldier killed during gunfight in Poonch

Two Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO), were killed in an encounter with militants in J-K's Poonch district.

Two militants killed in Poonch, claims Army

Army on Monday claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid by killing two militants along the Line of Control in Poonch sector of J-K.

Soldier dies of fall during anti-militancy operation in Poonch

A soldier was killed after he fell down into a gorge during an anti-militancy operation along the higher reaches of Pir Panjal in Poonch.

Three kids from PaK, apprehended along LoC, to be repatriated: Army

Three boys from Pakistan administered Kashmir, who were apprehended along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, are being repatriated, Army said.

Man arrested with sticky bombs in Mendhar

Joint Forces including Police, Army and CRPF apprehended a man carrying sticky bombs in Mendhar area of Poonch district of Jammu region.

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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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