News Topic:Poonch

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.

Mine recovered, destroyed by security forces in Poonch

Security forces said that they recovered and destroyed a live mine near Makhi Post in Karmara area of Poonch district.

Probe underway amid purported firing by 12 bore rifle on ex-MLA’s house in Poonch

Police on Saturday launched investigations amid reports of splinter marks on the wall of a house of a former MLA at Lassana in Surankote area of Poonch district.

Arms, ammo recovered after hideout busted in Surankote

The security forces in Poonch busted a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition including three AK rifles and 10 hand grenades on Sunday.

Injured in firing, boy succumbs in GMC Jammu

A 9-year-old boy, who was injured in mysterious firing in Surankote area of Poonch district yesterday, died at Government Medical College Jammu on Thursday.

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Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

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

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