News Topic:Poonch

Militant attack probe takes dramatic turn with detention of local Imam

The investigation into the Poonch militant attack has witnessed a significant development as police detained a local religious head.

Poonch attack carried out with active local support: DGP Dilbagh Singh

J&K’s Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh on Friday said that the April 21 attack in Bhata Durian area of Poonch was carried out with active local support.

Major Breakthrough in Poonch Ambush Probe: Man identified providing shelter to militants for months

As a first substantial breakthrough in the Poonch ambush probe, security forces zeroed in on a man, who allegedly provided ‘shelter’ and ‘support’ to the militants.

NIA team visits Poonch after deadly militant attack

A day after five soldiers were killed and another injured in a militant attack, a team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the spot here on Friday.

5 soldiers killed in ‘terrorist ambush’ at Poonch: Army

Five soldiers were killed in first of its kind ‘ambush’ on a moving military vehicle by militants in Jammu region’s Poonch district on Thursday.

Seven-kilogram heroin, Rs 2 crore, ammo seized in Poonch: ADGP Jammu

The security forces in Poonch district on Friday claimed to have achieved a big success by recovering a huge consignment of narcotics, cash and pistol.

Woman dies as husband’s rifle ‘goes off’ in Poonch

A woman died after her husband’s rifle ‘went off’ in Upper Marrah village of Poonch's Surankote while police have detained her husband for questioning.

Grenade found in cattle shed near ex-MLA’s house

A hand grenade was found on Thursday evening from a cattle shed, situated close to the house of a former MLA Surankote, Chowdhary Akram, officials said.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar, calls him a ‘Colossus of Indian Politics’

Former cricketer, television personality and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday met Dr Farooq Abdullah at his Srinagar residence.

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