<p>PoK's "Prime Minister" Raja Farooq Haider has claimed that the white chopper he was travelling in was "very close" to the LoC but within Pakistan's airspace, and that there was no need to inform the Indian authorities about the flight as it was not a military helicopter.</p>

<p>The Indian Army said on Sunday that a Pakistani chopper violated the Indian airspace along the line of control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir but turned back after it was "engaged by air sentries".</p>

<p>Indian officials claimed that the white helicopter crossed into the Indian airspace in Gulpur sector and hovered over there for sometime before turning back.</p>

<p>Three forward posts fired small arms after noticing the airspace violation, the sources said.</p>

<p>Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) leader Haider said he was travelling with two ministers and his personal staff officer in a civilian white-coloured aircraft on Sunday when it was attacked near Abbaspur village.</p>

<p>Talking to Dawn, Haider said the incident took place at around 12:10 PM.</p>

<p>"I had gone to Forward Kahuta to condole the death of the brother of one of my ministers and meet the residents of the area adjacent to the LoC. While we were passing through Abbaspur, the Indian army suddenly opened fire at my helicopter. Luckily, we remained unhurt and the helicopter was not damaged," he said.</p>

<p>"We were very close to zero line but we were within our space. Moreover, it was a civilian helicopter so the Indian army should not have opened fire at it," Haider said.</p>

<p>He said that military helicopters, on both sides, intimate each other before flying according to the standard operating procedure.</p>

<p>As it was a civilian helicopter, there was no need to intimate about it, Haider said, adding that he frequently travels in the area but such an incident had never happened.</p>

<p>He said that he would formally take up the matter with the government of Pakistan to pursue the issue and take appropriate action.</p>

<p>Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shahbaz Sharif said the attack was a severe violation of international and bilateral laws and also against the diplomatic norms.</p>

<p>Sharif's PML-N rules PoK and Haider is a leading member of the party.<br />
Pakistan's Foreign Office has so far not commented on the incident.</p>


PoK's "Prime Minister" Raja Farooq Haider has claimed that the white chopper he was travelling in was "very close" to the LoC but within Pakistan's airspace, and that there was no need to inform the Indian authorities about the flight as it was not a military helicopter.

PoK's "Prime Minister" Raja Farooq Haider has claimed that the white chopper he was travelling in was "very close" to the LoC but within Pakistan's airspace, and that there was no need to inform the Indian authorities about the flight as it was not a military helicopter. The Indian Army said on Sunday that a Pakistani chopper violated the Indian airspace along the line of control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir but turned back after it was "engaged by air sentries". Indian officials claimed that the white helicopter crossed into the Indian airspace in Gulpur sector and hovered over there for sometime before turning back. Three forward posts fired small arms after noticing the airspace violation, the sources said. Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) leader Haider said he was travelling with two ministers and his personal staff officer in a civilian white-coloured aircraft on Sunday when it was attacked near Abbaspur village. Talking to Dawn, Haider said the incident took place at around 12:10 PM. "I had gone to Forward Kahuta to condole the death of the brother of one of my ministers and meet the residents of the area adjacent to the LoC. While we were passing through Abbaspur, the Indian army suddenly opened fire at my helicopter. Luckily, we remained unhurt and the helicopter was not damaged," he said. "We were very close to zero line but we were within our space. Moreover, it was a civilian helicopter so the Indian army should not have opened fire at it," Haider said. He said that military helicopters, on both sides, intimate each other before flying according to the standard operating procedure. As it was a civilian helicopter, there was no need to intimate about it, Haider said, adding that he frequently travels in the area but such an incident had never happened. He said that he would formally take up the matter with the government of Pakistan to pursue the issue and take appropriate action. Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shahbaz Sharif said the attack was a severe violation of international and bilateral laws and also against the diplomatic norms. Sharif's PML-N rules PoK and Haider is a leading member of the party. Pakistan's Foreign Office has so far not commented on the incident.

Indian airspace violation: PoK PM claims chopper was within Pakistani limits 

<p>A policeman injured in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.</p>

<p>The policeman was injured in a terrorist attack at a police station.</p>

<p>The incident has come days after the recent brutal&nbsp;killing of three policemen in the state.</p>

<p>Over the years the state has witnessed a remarkable increase in the militant attacks on the police personnel.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the army prevented an infiltration bid&nbsp;along the Line of Control (LoC) in the state's Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district.</p>

<p>The Army responded strongly to the ceasefire violation and the infiltration attempt.</p>

<p>"There was an infiltration attempt by terrorists and ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Tangdhar sector in the north Kashmir district late last night," an Army official said Sunday.</p>

<p>"Own forces retaliated strongly and foiled infiltration bid being attempted under covering fire by Pakistan Army," the official said.</p>

<p>He said "there was no damage, injury or casualty on this side.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A policeman injured in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. The policeman was injured in a terrorist attack at a police station.

A policeman injured in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. The policeman was injured in a terrorist attack at a police station. The incident has come days after the recent brutal killing of three policemen in the state. Over the years the state has witnessed a remarkable increase in the militant attacks on the police personnel. #UPDATE #jammukashmir: Policeman who was injured in terror attack on a police station in Shopian has succumbed to injuries. (visuals deferred) pic.twitter.com/eJ6cyRZifG — ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2018 × Meanwhile, the army prevented an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the state's Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district. The Army responded strongly to the ceasefire violation and the infiltration attempt. "There was an infiltration attempt by terrorists and ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Tangdhar sector in the north Kashmir district late last night," an Army official said Sunday. "Own forces retaliated strongly and foiled infiltration bid being attempted under covering fire by Pakistan Army," the official said. He said "there was no damage, injury or casualty on this side. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K: 1 policeman killed in terror attack at police station in Shopian

<p>Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday suggested that the Indian security forces have taken a strict action in response to the recent killing of BSF's head constable Narendra Kumar in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district by Pakistani troops. At an event on Friday, Singh stated that "something big has happened but I shall not reveal it now."</p>

<p>News agency ANI quoted Singh as saying, "You must have seen what Pakistan has done to one of our BSF soldiers recently. Something has happened, I won't reveal now. It has happened well, you will see what will come next."</p>

<p>Singh was speaking during an event in Uttar Pradesh Muzaffarnagar on Friday. He further shared that he had directed Border Security Forces not to fire at the neighbouring country's troops, "but even if one bullet is fired from their side, then do not even count the bullets you fire," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Union Minister's remarks came after Pakistani troops brutally killed <em>jawaan</em> Kumar after shooting him along the international border near Jammu on September 19.</p>

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<p>"Recently a BSF <em>jawaan</em> was martyred in firing by Pakistan. People may not know but whenever such incident happens we get sleepless nights. Our <em>jawaans</em> are the country's pride," Singh said on Wednesday during an event in Lucknow. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Singh's comments shortly after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ready-another-surgical-strike-action-army-chief-bipin-rawat-167735">Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat spoke to WION</a> noting, "The surgical strikes, which were carried out two years ago, was a well-thought-out plan against the brutality committed in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri. We (the Indian Army) keep devising plans to check infiltration from across the border and will not hesitate to take another similar action if Pakistan doesn't stop supporting terrorists or fails to check infiltration."</p>

<p>We will not let infiltration go on year after year; either Pakistan stops supporting terrorists or we will be forced to take action, he said affirmatively.</p>

<p>"Terrorism emanating from Pakistan is the biggest challenge to the country. But surgical strikes are not the only option we have. The armed forces have several other better options for tackling cross-border infiltration and terrorism," General Rawat said.</p>


Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday suggested that the Indian security forces have taken a strict action in response to the recent killing of BSF's head constable Narendra Kumar in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district by Pakistani troops.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday suggested that the Indian security forces have taken a strict action in response to the recent killing of BSF's head constable Narendra Kumar in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district by Pakistani troops. At an event on Friday, Singh stated that "something big has happened but I shall not reveal it now." News agency ANI quoted Singh as saying, "You must have seen what Pakistan has done to one of our BSF soldiers recently. Something has happened, I won't reveal now. It has happened well, you will see what will come next." Singh was speaking during an event in Uttar Pradesh Muzaffarnagar on Friday. He further shared that he had directed Border Security Forces not to fire at the neighbouring country's troops, "but even if one bullet is fired from their side, then do not even count the bullets you fire," he added. The Union Minister's remarks came after Pakistani troops brutally killed jawaan Kumar after shooting him along the international border near Jammu on September 19. #WATCH: HM says,"Hamare BSF ka ek jawan,abhi uske saath jis tarike se badsalooki ki hai Pak ne, shayad aapne dekha hoga.Kuch hua hai,main bataoonga nahi. Hua hai, theek thaak hua hai, vishwaas rakhna bahut theek thaak hua hai, 2-3 din pehle.Aur aage bhi dekhiega kya hoga." (28.9) pic.twitter.com/fZbTmrbRUh — ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2018 × "Recently a BSF jawaan was martyred in firing by Pakistan. People may not know but whenever such incident happens we get sleepless nights. Our jawaans are the country's pride," Singh said on Wednesday during an event in Lucknow. Singh's comments shortly after Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat spoke to WION noting, "The surgical strikes, which were carried out two years ago, was a well-thought-out plan against the brutality committed in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri. We (the Indian Army) keep devising plans to check infiltration from across the border and will not hesitate to take another similar action if Pakistan doesn't stop supporting terrorists or fails to check infiltration." We will not let infiltration go on year after year; either Pakistan stops supporting terrorists or we will be forced to take action, he said affirmatively. "Terrorism emanating from Pakistan is the biggest challenge to the country. But surgical strikes are not the only option we have. The armed forces have several other better options for tackling cross-border infiltration and terrorism," General Rawat said.

Something big has happened: Rajnath Singh hints at action against Pakistan

<p>Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla's Tuzzar gunned down two terrorists in an encounter on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area earlier today following an exchange of fire with terrorists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The operation continues, more details are awaited.</p>

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<p>An encounter broke out on Sunday between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, news agency PTI reported.</p>

<p>The encounter broke out after the militants fired upon the forces who retaliated, the official said.</p>

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<p>Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Dar Ganie Gund village in south Kashmir, a police official said.</p>

<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>)&nbsp;</p>


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Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla's Tuzzar gunned down two terrorists in an encounter on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported. According to reports, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area earlier today following an exchange of fire with terrorists. The operation continues, more details are awaited. #UPDATE Two terrorists killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla's Tuzzar. Operation continues. #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/yRlcFgr9Tp — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2018 × An encounter broke out on Sunday between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, news agency PTI reported. The encounter broke out after the militants fired upon the forces who retaliated, the official said. #JammuAndKashmir: Security forces have launched a cordon and search operation in Baramulla following exchange of fire with terrorists in the early morning. No casualties/injuries have been reported. More details awaited. — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2018 × Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Dar Ganie Gund village in south Kashmir, a police official said. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K: Two terrorists killed in encounter in Baramulla's Tuzzar 

<p>An encounter broke out Sunday between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.</p>

<p>Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Dar Ganie Gund village in Tral's Aribal area in the south Kashmir district Sunday morning, a police official said.</p>

<p>He said the operation was launched after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area.</p>

<p>The encounter broke out after the militants fired upon the forces who retaliated, the official said.</p>

<p>The gunfight is on and further details are being collected, he said.</p>


An encounter broke out Sunday between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Dar Ganie Gund village in Tral's Aribal area in the south Kashmir district Sunday morning, a police official said.

An encounter broke out Sunday between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Dar Ganie Gund village in Tral's Aribal area in the south Kashmir district Sunday morning, a police official said. He said the operation was launched after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area. The encounter broke out after the militants fired upon the forces who retaliated, the official said. The gunfight is on and further details are being collected, he said.

Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in J&K's Pulwama

<p>In any irregular warfare situation, when terrorists are on the run due to security forces' pressure, they will resort to unconventional ways of diluting the forces' effectiveness. In 1999, at the height of Kargil operations, terror groups chose to execute 'Fidayeen' attacks or suicide missions. These forced out of proportion defensive security measures to be taken by the armed forces, thus reducing the ongoing pressure from offensive counter-terror operations. The advent of stone throwing and street turbulence in 2008 was a ploy employed when terrorist numbers plummeted after the LoC fence came into being in 2004 and enabled far more effective counter infiltration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This created another domain sometimes referred to as "agitational terrorism". The army had raised the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) to fight terrorism and it proved to be one of the most successful military experiments. Remaining one of the most effective arms of the security forces has been the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Its continuity in operations, wealth of experience of its personnel, affinity with the local populace and steadfastness under threat, from time to time, has all through ensured a force multiplication effect. Alongside them are the personnel of the JAK Light Infantry's Territorial Army Home &amp; Hearth units, as also regular soldiers from the JAK LI Regiment whose presence while on leave (2,000-3,000 personnel at any given time) in villages and cities has had a stabilising effect on the environment. Through the height of the militancy, these personnel were never targeted by terrorists, presumably on the premise that it would attract the ire of the army and the JKP. The foreign terrorists (FTs), then in majority, always suspected that much more intense operations would follow if local SF personnel and their families became targets.</p>

<p>The steadfastness of the local soldiers and policemen under trying circumstances within Kashmir's social milieu was one of the hallmarks of our efforts towards countering Pakistani and separatist efforts. It was particularly borne out during the 2008-10 agitation. In 2016, in the wake of Burhan Wani's killing, it was the local militancy which took the upper hand. The first noticeable change was the initiation of the targeting of policemen's homes and forced admission by their families of allegiance to the terrorist cause. From then on, as the local hold over the violent element of the separatist movement was enhanced, the threat to local soldiers on leave and policemen has multiplied manifold. The paralysis and embarrassment of the administration through targeting of local functionaries was earlier witnessed with the killing of 16 sarpanchs and injuring of 30 other elected grassroots leaders over the last few years.</p>

<p>In the interim, in August 2018, the establishment reportedly attempted an intimidation and targeting of the families of a few terrorists leading to a quid pro quo action by terrorists against policemen's families. The standoff eased once both sides stood down but it probably emboldened the local terrorists to renew their threats and execute these with a higher level of intimidation. That translated on September 18, 2018, when Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) issued a warning through an uploaded video recording. It threatened to kill every Kashmiri working for JKP and Indian Army if they didn't resign within four days; failure to resign would lead to the killing of families, as per the threat. The video went viral on social media bringing yet another facet into the ongoing information war which the terrorists are clearly dominating thus far.</p>

<p>Not taking the threat too lightly, the authorities have displayed sensitivity to the sentiments that will be created within ranks of soldiers serving away from the Valley, the TA-H&amp;H and personnel of the JKP who remain the most visible and vulnerable. The Hizbul Mujahideen has given an indication of its intent to do on ground what it has threatened, when it killed three SPOs in Shopian on 21 September 2018. It is obvious that securing all Kashmiri armed forces personnel and families will pose a bigger challenge for the establishment and take away much of the offensive content from the anti-terrorism operations.</p>

<p>A major domain which will be affected will be intelligence, for which the army's dependence is largely on the JKP. In the see-saw battle for domination of the security space in the Valley, the SF have been clearly dominant once the negative situation arising from the trigger effect of the killing of Burhan Wani on 8 July 2016 was stabilised. That domination is now under challenge and answers are not easy. This will have an adverse effect also on the intended strategy of the government to take the proxy war campaign beyond just security related operations. Outreach operations, restoration of political activity at the grassroots and most importantly the successful conduct of the local bodies' polls due over the next two months, will all be adversely affected.</p>

<p>The government needs to act quickly to restore confidence. It is not panic station yet, but clearly there is a dearth of troops in Shopian, in particular, that is affording space and freedom of movement to the terrorists. The only answer is through a strong focused response against the terrorists and their leadership by greater density of troops presence. Once earlier, in 2010, the separatists attempted to cross the limit of tolerance of the establishment by threatening to surround all army camps in the Valley. It was an ill-advised move, against which the army made its intent extremely clear; that it would brook no attempts at intimidation and would unhesitatingly resort to counter violence to defeat such attempts. The separatists then stood down.</p>

<p>However, times have changed. The separatists and terrorists, backed by the deep State across the LoC, have been emboldened many a time in recent years to cross the limits of tolerance and bear consequences in the vain hope that it would create far greater alienation and force the hand of the establishment. If they are targeting the local bodies' polls for cancellation, then the government needs to be even more committed towards their conduct once the announcement has been made.</p>

<p>This is not a juncture when the establishment can display any squeamishness or be forced on the back foot. It is only hoped that better sense will prevail in the thinking of HM who may find that in the battle of wits, the government can accept being on the back foot only temporarily. In the long run, it can remain defensive only at a very negative cost.</p>

<p><em>(This article was originally published on DNA. Read the <a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-new-threats-to-forces-in-jk-2666174">original article</a>)</em></p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


In any irregular warfare situation, when terrorists are on the run due to security forces' pressure, they will resort to unconventional ways of diluting the forces' effectiveness.

In any irregular warfare situation, when terrorists are on the run due to security forces' pressure, they will resort to unconventional ways of diluting the forces' effectiveness. In 1999, at the height of Kargil operations, terror groups chose to execute 'Fidayeen' attacks or suicide missions. These forced out of proportion defensive security measures to be taken by the armed forces, thus reducing the ongoing pressure from offensive counter-terror operations. The advent of stone throwing and street turbulence in 2008 was a ploy employed when terrorist numbers plummeted after the LoC fence came into being in 2004 and enabled far more effective counter infiltration. This created another domain sometimes referred to as "agitational terrorism". The army had raised the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) to fight terrorism and it proved to be one of the most successful military experiments. Remaining one of the most effective arms of the security forces has been the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Its continuity in operations, wealth of experience of its personnel, affinity with the local populace and steadfastness under threat, from time to time, has all through ensured a force multiplication effect. Alongside them are the personnel of the JAK Light Infantry's Territorial Army Home & Hearth units, as also regular soldiers from the JAK LI Regiment whose presence while on leave (2,000-3,000 personnel at any given time) in villages and cities has had a stabilising effect on the environment. Through the height of the militancy, these personnel were never targeted by terrorists, presumably on the premise that it would attract the ire of the army and the JKP. The foreign terrorists (FTs), then in majority, always suspected that much more intense operations would follow if local SF personnel and their families became targets. The steadfastness of the local soldiers and policemen under trying circumstances within Kashmir's social milieu was one of the hallmarks of our efforts towards countering Pakistani and separatist efforts. It was particularly borne out during the 2008-10 agitation. In 2016, in the wake of Burhan Wani's killing, it was the local militancy which took the upper hand. The first noticeable change was the initiation of the targeting of policemen's homes and forced admission by their families of allegiance to the terrorist cause. From then on, as the local hold over the violent element of the separatist movement was enhanced, the threat to local soldiers on leave and policemen has multiplied manifold. The paralysis and embarrassment of the administration through targeting of local functionaries was earlier witnessed with the killing of 16 sarpanchs and injuring of 30 other elected grassroots leaders over the last few years. In the interim, in August 2018, the establishment reportedly attempted an intimidation and targeting of the families of a few terrorists leading to a quid pro quo action by terrorists against policemen's families. The standoff eased once both sides stood down but it probably emboldened the local terrorists to renew their threats and execute these with a higher level of intimidation. That translated on September 18, 2018, when Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) issued a warning through an uploaded video recording. It threatened to kill every Kashmiri working for JKP and Indian Army if they didn't resign within four days; failure to resign would lead to the killing of families, as per the threat. The video went viral on social media bringing yet another facet into the ongoing information war which the terrorists are clearly dominating thus far. Not taking the threat too lightly, the authorities have displayed sensitivity to the sentiments that will be created within ranks of soldiers serving away from the Valley, the TA-H&H and personnel of the JKP who remain the most visible and vulnerable. The Hizbul Mujahideen has given an indication of its intent to do on ground what it has threatened, when it killed three SPOs in Shopian on 21 September 2018. It is obvious that securing all Kashmiri armed forces personnel and families will pose a bigger challenge for the establishment and take away much of the offensive content from the anti-terrorism operations. A major domain which will be affected will be intelligence, for which the army's dependence is largely on the JKP. In the see-saw battle for domination of the security space in the Valley, the SF have been clearly dominant once the negative situation arising from the trigger effect of the killing of Burhan Wani on 8 July 2016 was stabilised. That domination is now under challenge and answers are not easy. This will have an adverse effect also on the intended strategy of the government to take the proxy war campaign beyond just security related operations. Outreach operations, restoration of political activity at the grassroots and most importantly the successful conduct of the local bodies' polls due over the next two months, will all be adversely affected. The government needs to act quickly to restore confidence. It is not panic station yet, but clearly there is a dearth of troops in Shopian, in particular, that is affording space and freedom of movement to the terrorists. The only answer is through a strong focused response against the terrorists and their leadership by greater density of troops presence. Once earlier, in 2010, the separatists attempted to cross the limit of tolerance of the establishment by threatening to surround all army camps in the Valley. It was an ill-advised move, against which the army made its intent extremely clear; that it would brook no attempts at intimidation and would unhesitatingly resort to counter violence to defeat such attempts. The separatists then stood down. However, times have changed. The separatists and terrorists, backed by the deep State across the LoC, have been emboldened many a time in recent years to cross the limits of tolerance and bear consequences in the vain hope that it would create far greater alienation and force the hand of the establishment. If they are targeting the local bodies' polls for cancellation, then the government needs to be even more committed towards their conduct once the announcement has been made. This is not a juncture when the establishment can display any squeamishness or be forced on the back foot. It is only hoped that better sense will prevail in the thinking of HM who may find that in the battle of wits, the government can accept being on the back foot only temporarily. In the long run, it can remain defensive only at a very negative cost. (This article was originally published on DNA. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: New threats to forces in J&K

<p>Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday initiated a cordon and search operation in villages of Pulwama region, news agency ANI reported.</p>

<p>According to reports, the operation is being carried out by a joint team of Kashmir Police and Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).</p>

<p>The operation comes a day after the bodies of three security personnel were recovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. Two SPOs and a constable were allegedly abducted from their residence and killed by militants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the wake of Friday's incident, the Indian government decided to call off the upcoming meeting between External Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''Since yesterday's announcement of the meeting of foreign ministers of India and Pakistan, two deeply disturbing developments took place. Latest brutal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan entities and the recent release of series of 20 postal stamps by Pakistan glorifying terrorists,'' Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Friday.</p>

<p>Pakistan government stated that India's reason to cancel the meeting was 'unconvincing'.</p>

<p>Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday expressed disappointment at India calling off a meeting between him and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New York and alleged that "internal pressure" forced New Delhi to make the "unfortunate" move.</p>

<p>"It is unfortunate that India has not given a positive response. Indian has once again wasted an opportunity for peace," Qureshi told the media here.</p>

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Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday initiated a cordon and search operation in villages of Pulwama region, news agency ANI reported. According to reports, the operation is being carried out by a joint team of Kashmir Police and Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday initiated a cordon and search operation in villages of Pulwama region, news agency ANI reported. According to reports, the operation is being carried out by a joint team of Kashmir Police and Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The operation comes a day after the bodies of three security personnel were recovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. Two SPOs and a constable were allegedly abducted from their residence and killed by militants. In the wake of Friday's incident, the Indian government decided to call off the upcoming meeting between External Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. #Visuals: Security forces have started cordon and search operation in the villages of Pulwama in south Kashmir. (visuals deferred by unspecified time) #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/APg8ZtbQgL — ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2018 × ''Since yesterday's announcement of the meeting of foreign ministers of India and Pakistan, two deeply disturbing developments took place. Latest brutal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan entities and the recent release of series of 20 postal stamps by Pakistan glorifying terrorists,'' Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Friday. Pakistan government stated that India's reason to cancel the meeting was 'unconvincing'. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday expressed disappointment at India calling off a meeting between him and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New York and alleged that "internal pressure" forced New Delhi to make the "unfortunate" move. "It is unfortunate that India has not given a positive response. Indian has once again wasted an opportunity for peace," Qureshi told the media here. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K: Security forces conduct search, cordon operations in Pulwama

<p>Two militants have been killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists that started yesterday in the forest area in Sumlar of Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, the operation is underway.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, three Special Police Officers (SPOs) and one police personnel went missing in South Kashmir's Shopian, they were later found dead today.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In another encounter, between police and criminals in Harduaganj's Mahua village in Aligarh district, two criminals were killed on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

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Two militants have been killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists that started yesterday in the forest area in Sumlar of Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir, news agency ANI reported.

Two militants have been killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists that started yesterday in the forest area in Sumlar of Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir, news agency ANI reported. According to reports, the operation is underway. #UPDATE on Bandipora encounter: Two terrorists have been killed in the encounter. Operations are underway. #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2018 × Meanwhile, three Special Police Officers (SPOs) and one police personnel went missing in South Kashmir's Shopian, they were later found dead today. Jammu & Kashmir: Three policemen who were kidnapped by terrorists in south Kashmir's Shopian, found dead pic.twitter.com/egG7h10ozy — ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2018 × In another encounter, between police and criminals in Harduaganj's Mahua village in Aligarh district, two criminals were killed on Saturday. Jammu & Kashmir: Search operation underway in Shopian, after bodies of three policemen who were kidnapped by terrorists yesterday, were found earlier today. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/2qzt8HHQ5C — ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2018 ×

J&K: Two militants killed in ongoing encounter in Bandipora 

<p>Editor of the Rising Kashmir newspaper, Shujaat Bukhari, was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.</p>

<p>Bukhari was attacked in Press Colony in Srinagar from where he was rushed to the hospital for treatment.</p>

<p>While one PSO of the editor is also killed in the attack, another PSO is critically injured.</p>

<p>The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah&nbsp;reacted to the attack on Twitter. He tweeted, "I’m in complete shock. Hearing the worst but hoping for the best. @bukharishujaat please pull through this".</p>

<p>Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti also reacted to his death on Twitter. She wrote, "Shocked & deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Shujaat Bukhari. The scourge of terror has reared its ugly head on the eve of Eid. I strongly condemn this act of mindless violence & pray for his soul to rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family".</p>

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<p>Union Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, "The killing of @RisingKashmir editor, Shujaat Bukhari is an act of cowardice. It is an attempt to silence the saner voices of Kashmir. He was a courageous and fearless journalist. Extremely shocked & pained at his death. My thoughts and prayers are with his bereaved family."</p>

<p>Bukhari earlier worked with The Hindu newspaper as its Kashmir correspondent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was instrumental in organising several conferences for peace in the Kashmir Valley. He was also part of the Track II process with Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore responded to his death by saying, "This is a shameful act. Media is free in India. The state govt & the central govt are committed for the freedom of press in the country & the state".</p>

<p>Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted, 'I’m anguished to hear about the killing of Shujaat Bukhari, editor of Rising Kashmir. He was a brave heart who fought fearlessly for justice and peace in Jammu & Kashmir. My condolences to his family. He will be missed."</p>

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Bukhari was attacked in Press Colony in Srinagar from where he was rushed to the hospital for treatment

Editor of the Rising Kashmir newspaper, Shujaat Bukhari, was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Bukhari was attacked in Press Colony in Srinagar from where he was rushed to the hospital for treatment. While one PSO of the editor is also killed in the attack, another PSO is critically injured. The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah reacted to the attack on Twitter. He tweeted, "I’m in complete shock. Hearing the worst but hoping for the best. @bukharishujaat please pull through this". Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti also reacted to his death on Twitter. She wrote, "Shocked & deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Shujaat Bukhari. The scourge of terror has reared its ugly head on the eve of Eid. I strongly condemn this act of mindless violence & pray for his soul to rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family". Shocked & deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Shujaat Bukhari. The scourge of terror has reared its ugly head on the eve of Eid. I strongly condemn this act of mindless violence & pray for his soul to rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family. — Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) June 14, 2018 × I’m in complete shock. Hearing the worst but hoping for the best. @bukharishujaat please pull through this. — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) June 14, 2018 × Union Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, "The killing of @RisingKashmir editor, Shujaat Bukhari is an act of cowardice. It is an attempt to silence the saner voices of Kashmir. He was a courageous and fearless journalist. Extremely shocked & pained at his death. My thoughts and prayers are with his bereaved family." Bukhari earlier worked with The Hindu newspaper as its Kashmir correspondent. He was instrumental in organising several conferences for peace in the Kashmir Valley. He was also part of the Track II process with Pakistan. #SpotVisuals: Terrorists attack editor of Rising Kashmir newspaper Shujaat Bukhari in Press Colony in Srinagar city. Bukhari and his SPO are injured. pic.twitter.com/m9ghQZVctT — ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2018 × Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore responded to his death by saying, "This is a shameful act. Media is free in India. The state govt & the central govt are committed for the freedom of press in the country & the state". Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted, 'I’m anguished to hear about the killing of Shujaat Bukhari, editor of Rising Kashmir. He was a brave heart who fought fearlessly for justice and peace in Jammu & Kashmir. My condolences to his family. He will be missed." I’m anguished to hear about the killing of Shujaat Bukhari, editor of @RisingKashmir. He was a brave heart who fought fearlessly for justice and peace in Jammu & Kashmir. My condolences to his family. He will be missed. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 14, 2018 × (With input from Agencies)

Terrorists kill 'Rising Kashmir' editor Shujaat Bukhari in J&K

<p>A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy was attacked by stone pelters in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday after one of the CRPF buses allegedly hit a motorcycle in Banihal area of the state.</p>

<p>There has been a spike in the stone pelting incident in the valley after the encounter of the militant Burhan Wani in July 2016.</p>

<p>19 CRPF personnel were injured on May 27 after the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road due to stones being pelted on it in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The stone pelting also claimed the life of a tourist from Chennai on May 7. The 22-year-old tourist&nbspR. Thirumani (22) died after getting injured in the stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir's Narbal area.</p>

<p>The Chief Minister of the state had called an all-party meeting earlier to discuss measures to curb such incidents.</p>

<p>The stone pelting incident in the valley became prominent in the region from the 2008 Kashmir protests. Stone pelting was reported on a regular basis&nbspin 2010 Kashmir unrest and 2016-17 Kashmir unrest.&nbsp</p>

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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy was attacked by stone pelters in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday after one of the CRPF buses allegedly hit a motorcycle in Banihal area of the state

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy was attacked by stone pelters in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday after one of the CRPF buses allegedly hit a motorcycle in Banihal area of the state. There has been a spike in the stone pelting incident in the valley after the encounter of the militant Burhan Wani in July 2016. 19 CRPF personnel were injured on May 27 after the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road due to stones being pelted on it in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The stone pelting also claimed the life of a tourist from Chennai on May 7. The 22-year-old tourist&nbspR. Thirumani (22) died after getting injured in the stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir's Narbal area. The Chief Minister of the state had called an all-party meeting earlier to discuss measures to curb such incidents. The stone pelting incident in the valley became prominent in the region from the 2008 Kashmir protests. Stone pelting was reported on a regular basis&nbspin 2010 Kashmir unrest and 2016-17 Kashmir unrest. #WATCH: Stones were pelted on the convoy of CRPF after one of the CRPF buses allegedly hit a motorcycle in Banihal area of Jammu & Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/grP9XUD5BQ — ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2018 ×

Watch: Stone pelters attack CRPF convoy

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/world/us-secretary-of-state-mikepompeo-says-north-korea-sanctions-to-remain-until-complete-denuclearisation-144374">US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says North Korea sanctions to remain until complete denuclearisation</a></p>

<p>Tough sanctions will remain on North Korea until its complete denuclearisation, the US Secretary of State&nbsp;Mike&nbsp;Pompeo said on Thursday, apparently contradicting the North's view that the process agreed at this week's summit would be phased and reciprocal.</p>

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/south-asia/maldives-governments--informal-ban-on-indian-workers-is-a-cause-for-concern-for-india---144365">Maldives government imposes 'informal ban' on work permits to Indians</a></p>

<p>In a development that can further deteriorate the already fractured relationship between India and &nbsp;Maldives, Male has imposed an informal ban on work permits to Indians.&nbsp;The ban was imposed three months ago.</p>

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/un-report-on-jk-is-fallacious-tendentious-and-motivated-india-144344">UN report on J&K is fallacious, tendentious and motivated: India</a></p>

<p>India today rejected the&nbsp;United Nations report which called&nbsp;for an inquiry into abuses in "Indian-administered Kashmir" as well as "Pakistan-administered Kashmir".</p>

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/jk-terrorists-abduct-indian-army-soldier-from-pulwama-144334">J&K: Terrorists abduct Indian Army soldier from Pulwama</a></p>

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<p>Terrorists have abducted an Indian Army soldier from&nbsp;Kalampora area in Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K).The soldier named&nbsp;Aurangzeb belongs to&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry and was posted&nbsp;to&nbsp;44 Rashtriya Rifles.</p>

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-sc-withdraws-directive-allowing-musharraf-to-file-nomination-papers-after-he-fails-to-appear--144362">Pakistan SC withdraws directive allowing Musharraf to file nomination papers after he fails to appear</a></p>

<p>Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday withdrew a conditional permission for former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to contest elections after he failed to appear in court.</p>

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says North Korea sanctions to remain until complete denuclearisation Tough sanctions will remain on North Korea until its complete denuclearisation, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday, apparently contradicting the North's view that the process agreed at this week's summit would be phased and reciprocal. Maldives government imposes 'informal ban' on work permits to Indians In a development that can further deteriorate the already fractured relationship between India and Maldives, Male has imposed an informal ban on work permits to Indians. The ban was imposed three months ago. UN report on J&K is fallacious, tendentious and motivated: India India today rejected the United Nations report which called for an inquiry into abuses in "Indian-administered Kashmir" as well as "Pakistan-administered Kashmir". J&K: Terrorists abduct Indian Army soldier from Pulwama Terrorists have abducted an Indian Army soldier from Kalampora area in Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K).The soldier named Aurangzeb belongs to 4 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry and was posted to 44 Rashtriya Rifles. Pakistan SC withdraws directive allowing Musharraf to file nomination papers after he fails to appear Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday withdrew a conditional permission for former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to contest elections after he failed to appear in court.

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<p>Terrorists have abducted an Indian Army soldier from&nbsp;Kalampora area in Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The soldier named&nbsp;Aurangzeb belongs to&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry and was posted&nbsp;to&nbsp;44 Rashtriya Rifles.</p>

<p>He was abducted by terrorists from Kalampora area in Pulwama while on leave for Eid.</p>

<p>At about 9 am on Thursday, army men from the unit stopped a car asking the driver to drop Aurangzeb in Shopian, soon after terrorists&nbsp;stopped the vehicle as it approached Kalampora and abducted Aurangzeb.</p>

<p>Police have begun investigating the matter.&nbsp;The Army is also conducting an inquiry into the incident.</p>

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<p>In May last year, a 22-year-old lieutenant with the Rajputana Rifles was kidnapped from Kulgam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ummer Fayaz was found the following morning shot in the head and abdomen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ummer, a Kashmiri, was home on leave at the time. He had returned home to attend a cousin's wedding when he was&nbsp;kidnapped.&nbsp;</p>


The soldier was identified as Aurangzeb, a resident of Poonch

Terrorists have abducted an Indian Army soldier from Kalampora area in Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). The soldier named Aurangzeb belongs to 4 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry and was posted to 44 Rashtriya Rifles. He was abducted by terrorists from Kalampora area in Pulwama while on leave for Eid. At about 9 am on Thursday, army men from the unit stopped a car asking the driver to drop Aurangzeb in Shopian, soon after terrorists stopped the vehicle as it approached Kalampora and abducted Aurangzeb. Police have begun investigating the matter. The Army is also conducting an inquiry into the incident. J&K: Terrorists abducted an Army Jawan, Aurangzeb from Pulwama district. He is a resident of Poonch. Police begin investigation in the matter. pic.twitter.com/h1qCCO1Vjt — ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2018 × In May last year, a 22-year-old lieutenant with the Rajputana Rifles was kidnapped from Kulgam. Ummer Fayaz was found the following morning shot in the head and abdomen. Ummer, a Kashmiri, was home on leave at the time. He had returned home to attend a cousin's wedding when he was kidnapped.

J&K: Terrorists abduct Indian Army soldier from Pulwama

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/kim-summit-helped-world-avoid-nuclear-catastrophe-says-trump-143977">Summit with Kim helped avoid 'nuclear catastrophe', says Trump</a></p>

<p>Donald Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has helped bring the world back from "nuclear catastrophe," the US president said Tuesday. "The World has taken a big step back from potential Nuclear catastrophe!" Trump tweeted.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-4-bsf-personnel-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-143986">Jammu and Kashmir: 4 BSF personnel killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan</a></p>

<p>Four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel lost their lives and three others sustained injuries in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Chambliyal sector of Samba in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/lowest-form-of-politics-says-bjp-after-rahul-alleges-modi-humiliated-vajpayee-advani-143987">'Lowest form of politics,' says BJP after Rahul alleges Modi humiliated Vajpayee, Advani</a></p>

<p>The BJP accused Congress President Rahul Gandhi of practising the "lowest form of politics" after he accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of humiliating former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and senior BJP leader LK Advani. News reports quoted Gandhi as having said at a rally in Mumbai that the Congress had accorded more respect to Advani than Modi.&nbsp</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ex-chief-justice-of-pakistan-challenges-imran-khans-eligibility-to-hold-office-over-love-child-row-143976">Love child row: Ex-chief justice of Pakistan alleges Imran Khan ineligible for office</a></p>

<p>Former chief justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Sunday said he will file a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Supreme Court for fathering a love child out of wedlock, and hence claim his ineligibility to hold public office.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-students-death-not-in-vain-helped-lead-to-north-korean-summit-trump-143978">US student's death not in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-students-death-not-in-vain-helped-lead-to-north-korean-summit-trump-143978">vain,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-students-death-not-in-vain-helped-lead-to-north-korean-summit-trump-143978"> helped lead to North Korean summit: Trump</a></p>

<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the college student Otto Warmbier's death has lad to the historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.&nbspTrump said that Otto did not die in vein days after he was released from jail in North Korean custody in 2017. His parents thanked President Donald Trump for the kind words about their son he gave after his historic summit with North Korea’s leader.</p>


Summit with Kim helped avoid 'nuclear catastrophe', says Trump Donald Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has helped bring the world back from "nuclear catastrophe," the US president said Tuesday. "The World has taken a big step back from potential Nuclear catastrophe!" Trump tweeted. Jammu and Kashmir: 4 BSF personnel killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan Four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel lost their lives and three others sustained injuries in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Chambliyal sector of Samba in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. 'Lowest form of politics,' says BJP after Rahul alleges Modi humiliated Vajpayee, Advani The BJP accused Congress President Rahul Gandhi of practising the "lowest form of politics" after he accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of humiliating former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and senior BJP leader LK Advani. News reports quoted Gandhi as having said at a rally in Mumbai that the Congress had accorded more respect to Advani than Modi. Love child row: Ex-chief justice of Pakistan alleges Imran Khan ineligible for office Former chief justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Sunday said he will file a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Supreme Court for fathering a love child out of wedlock, and hence claim his ineligibility to hold public office. US student's death not in vain, helped lead to North Korean summit: Trump US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the college student Otto Warmbier's death has lad to the historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.&nbspTrump said that Otto did not die in vein days after he was released from jail in North Korean custody in 2017. His parents thanked President Donald Trump for the kind words about their son he gave after his historic summit with North Korea’s leader.

<p>Four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel lost their lives and three others sustained injuries in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Chambliyal sector of Samba in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.</p>

<p>Among the deceased were two BSF jawans, one Assistant Commandant and one Sub-Inspector, who were killed during the shelling while they were out and retaliating.</p>

<p>Earlier in May, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan had spoken to each other on the issue of ceasefire violations and terrorist activities and agreed to fully implement the ceasefire understanding of 2003, to ensure that ceasefire will not be violated by both sides.</p>

<p>Both the DGMOs had reviewed the prevailing situation along the Line of Control and International Boundary in Jammu and Kashmir, according to an official statement.</p>

<p>In a tweet, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident.<br />
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"In Ramgarh Jammu sector of IB , 4 BSF personnel were martyred including one Asstt Commandant & 5 injured due to firing from across. Our heart goes to those who lost their dear ones," he said.</p>

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Both the DGMOs had reviewed the prevailing situation along the Line of Control and International Boundary in Jammu and Kashmir, according to an official statement.

Four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel lost their lives and three others sustained injuries in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Chambliyal sector of Samba in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Among the deceased were two BSF jawans, one Assistant Commandant and one Sub-Inspector, who were killed during the shelling while they were out and retaliating. Earlier in May, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan had spoken to each other on the issue of ceasefire violations and terrorist activities and agreed to fully implement the ceasefire understanding of 2003, to ensure that ceasefire will not be violated by both sides. Both the DGMOs had reviewed the prevailing situation along the Line of Control and International Boundary in Jammu and Kashmir, according to an official statement. In a tweet, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident. "In Ramgarh Jammu sector of IB , 4 BSF personnel were martyred including one Asstt Commandant & 5 injured due to firing from across. Our heart goes to those who lost their dear ones," he said. In Ramgarh Jammu sector of IB , 4 BSF personnel were martyred including one Asstt Commandant & 5 injured due to firing from across. Our heart goes to those who lost their dear ones. — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) June 13, 2018 × (With inputs from Agencies)

Jammu and Kashmir: 4 BSF personnel killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

<p>Pakistan today summoned <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-4-bsf-personnel-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-143986">India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner</a> alleging ceasefire violation by India along the Line of Control(LoC).</p>

<p>At least 4 BSF personnel were killed as Pakistan opened fire in the Chambliyal sector of Samba on Wednesday morning. Three other soldiers were injured during the unprovoked firing on the border.</p>

<p>BSF's Kamal Nath Choubey said ceasefire is always a bilateral decision, we have always maintained the sanctity of ceasefire but Pakistan has violated it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are always prepared, ceasefire or no ceasefire there is no let up in border surveillance," Choubey added.</p>

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<p>India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed to stick to the 2003 ceasefire agreement between the two countries three weeks ago, despite that firing along the border has continued unabated.</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident.</p>

<p>During the firing on Wednesday, &nbsp;two BSF soldiers, one assistant commandant and one sub-inspector were killed.</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident.

Pakistan today summoned India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner alleging ceasefire violation by India along the Line of Control(LoC). At least 4 BSF personnel were killed as Pakistan opened fire in the Chambliyal sector of Samba on Wednesday morning. Three other soldiers were injured during the unprovoked firing on the border. BSF's Kamal Nath Choubey said ceasefire is always a bilateral decision, we have always maintained the sanctity of ceasefire but Pakistan has violated it. "We are always prepared, ceasefire or no ceasefire there is no let up in border surveillance," Choubey added. Jammu: Wreath laying ceremony of BSF's Assistant Commandant Jitendra Singh, Sub Inspector Rajneesh Kumar, ASI Ramniwas and Constable Hansraj Gurjar who lost their lives today in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Chambliyal sector of Samba. pic.twitter.com/RCUPHxtnEL — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2018 × India and Pakistan DGMOs had agreed to stick to the 2003 ceasefire agreement between the two countries three weeks ago, despite that firing along the border has continued unabated. Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid expressed his condolence over the incident. During the firing on Wednesday, two BSF soldiers, one assistant commandant and one sub-inspector were killed.

Pakistan summons India's Deputy High Commissioner after firing along LoC

<p>Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti today strongly condemned the killing of two policemen in a pre-dawn terror attack at Pulwama.</p>

<p>In a statement, the chief minister termed the act as "highly reprehensible" as it was committed on a night when Muslims were seeking forgiveness from God, an official spokesman said.</p>

<p>Such incidents have the potential of depriving the people of the gains of peace moves like suspension of security operations and dialogue offer by the state and Centre, she said.</p>

<p>The chief minister asked the people to stand guard of the positivity generated by these peace moves on the ground which has given them ample relief and ease.</p>

<p>Mufti also conveyed her sympathies to the bereaved families of the slain policemen while praying for peace to the departed souls.</p>

<p>Former chief minister and opposition National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah also strongly condemned the attack.</p>

<p>A J&K Congress spokesperson described the killings as "dastardly and inhuman act".</p>

<p>The spokesperson said the killings deserved condemnation by every section of the society. He claimed the situation in the Valley had worsened due to wrong policies adopted by the state as well as the Centre.</p>

<p>Two policemen guarding the court complex in Pulwama district were killed today in a terror attack. Militants opened fire at a police picket guarding the district court complex in Pulwama town in the early hours,"&nbspa police spokesman said.</p>

<p>He said the policemen retaliated but were killed in the ensuing exchange of gunfire.</p>


The chief minister termed the act as "highly reprehensible"

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti today strongly condemned the killing of two policemen in a pre-dawn terror attack at Pulwama. In a statement, the chief minister termed the act as "highly reprehensible" as it was committed on a night when Muslims were seeking forgiveness from God, an official spokesman said. Such incidents have the potential of depriving the people of the gains of peace moves like suspension of security operations and dialogue offer by the state and Centre, she said. The chief minister asked the people to stand guard of the positivity generated by these peace moves on the ground which has given them ample relief and ease. Mufti also conveyed her sympathies to the bereaved families of the slain policemen while praying for peace to the departed souls. Former chief minister and opposition National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah also strongly condemned the attack. A J&K Congress spokesperson described the killings as "dastardly and inhuman act". The spokesperson said the killings deserved condemnation by every section of the society. He claimed the situation in the Valley had worsened due to wrong policies adopted by the state as well as the Centre. Two policemen guarding the court complex in Pulwama district were killed today in a terror attack. Militants opened fire at a police picket guarding the district court complex in Pulwama town in the early hours,"&nbspa police spokesman said. He said the policemen retaliated but were killed in the ensuing exchange of gunfire.

J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti condemns killing of 2 policemen in  Pulwama attack

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department on Sunday handed over a cheque of Rs five lakh to the family of a tourist from Chennai who was killed by stone-pelters here last month, officials said.</p>

<p>The stone-pelting incident had received widespread condemnation.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>On the directions of Tourism Minister Tassaduq Mufti, Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Mahmood A Shah today met in Chennai, the family of a 22-year-old R Thirumany, who died in stone-pelting incident at Narbal on May 8, an official spokesman said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said the official handed over a cheque of Rs five lakh to the family.</p>

<p>No amount can compensate the loss of the life, the whole J&K state shares the grief of the family, Shah said at Press Club, Chapak.</p>

<p>After the incident on May 8, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and the Tourism Minister, on the behalf of entire state, had apologized for the incident and the human loss. The chief minister had also handed over a cash amount of Rs two lakh to the bereaved family, officials said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shah claimed the incident was an "isolated" one and other tourists who were part of the group completed their travel safely.</p>

<p>Every Kashmiri regretted the incident including those in the travel trade, who even held a press conference to condemn it, he said.</p>

<p>Assuring that Kashmir continued to be safe for travel, Shah urged travel agents in Chennai to keep promoting the destination. South India, especially Chennai, was emerging as a good market and J&K receives good flow of tourists from these places, Shah said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said under the Centre's 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' scheme, both states were promoting tourism in each other's destinations.</p>

<p>He thanked the Tamil Nadu government and the travel trade fraternity for supporting J&K tourism.</p>


The stone-pelting incident had received widespread condemnation.

The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department on Sunday handed over a cheque of Rs five lakh to the family of a tourist from Chennai who was killed by stone-pelters here last month, officials said. The stone-pelting incident had received widespread condemnation. On the directions of Tourism Minister Tassaduq Mufti, Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Mahmood A Shah today met in Chennai, the family of a 22-year-old R Thirumany, who died in stone-pelting incident at Narbal on May 8, an official spokesman said. He said the official handed over a cheque of Rs five lakh to the family. No amount can compensate the loss of the life, the whole J&K state shares the grief of the family, Shah said at Press Club, Chapak. After the incident on May 8, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and the Tourism Minister, on the behalf of entire state, had apologized for the incident and the human loss. The chief minister had also handed over a cash amount of Rs two lakh to the bereaved family, officials said. Shah claimed the incident was an "isolated" one and other tourists who were part of the group completed their travel safely. Every Kashmiri regretted the incident including those in the travel trade, who even held a press conference to condemn it, he said. Assuring that Kashmir continued to be safe for travel, Shah urged travel agents in Chennai to keep promoting the destination. South India, especially Chennai, was emerging as a good market and J&K receives good flow of tourists from these places, Shah said. He said under the Centre's 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' scheme, both states were promoting tourism in each other's destinations. He thanked the Tamil Nadu government and the travel trade fraternity for supporting J&K tourism.

J&K tourism department gives Rs 5L cheque to family of Chennai man killed in stone pelting

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested from Rajasthan the brother of former BJP minister Lal Singh who had been on the run since the registration of a case against him for allegedly abusing Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during a public rally.</p>

<p>The officials said that Rajinder Singh alias Bobby was arrested from Udaipur, where he was hiding. He is being brought to Jammu.</p>

<p>A video, circulated on social media, purportedly showed him hurling abuses at the chief minister during the Dogra Swabiman Rally in Hiranagar last month.&nbsp;</p>


A video, circulated on social media, purportedly showed Rajinder Singh alias Bobby hurling abuses at the chief minister during the Dogra Swabiman Rally in Hiranagar last month.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested from Rajasthan the brother of former BJP minister Lal Singh who had been on the run since the registration of a case against him for allegedly abusing Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during a public rally. The officials said that Rajinder Singh alias Bobby was arrested from Udaipur, where he was hiding. He is being brought to Jammu. A video, circulated on social media, purportedly showed him hurling abuses at the chief minister during the Dogra Swabiman Rally in Hiranagar last month.

Rajasthan: Ex-BJP minister's brother arrested for 'abusing' J&K CM Mufti

<p>Militants on Saturday opened firing on an Army patrol in the forests of Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said.&nbsp</p>

<p>The ultras opened fire on a foot patrol of 14 Rashtriya Rifles at Raainaar forest in Bandipora, they said.</p>

<p>The area has been cordoned off and a search is on for the militants, the police said, adding no casualties have been reported so far.</p>


The area has been cordoned off and a search is on for the militants, the police said, adding no casualties have been reported so far

Militants on Saturday opened firing on an Army patrol in the forests of Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said. The ultras opened fire on a foot patrol of 14 Rashtriya Rifles at Raainaar forest in Bandipora, they said. The area has been cordoned off and a search is on for the militants, the police said, adding no casualties have been reported so far.

Militants target Army foot patrol in Bandipora

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<p>A day after home minister arrived in&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)&nbsp;terrorists&nbsp;attacked an army patrol in Haril area of Kupwara district. On Thursday, terrorists had ambushed the Army's patrol party in the Keran sector in Kupwara. Two soldiers were injured in the attack.</p>

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<p>Rajinikanth's Kaala did release in Karnataka on Thursday but only in select theatres and amid heavy security. Fear of vandalism overtook a high court order and most theaters preferred not to screen the film across the state.</p>

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/world/might-invite-kim-to-us-if-talks-go-well-trump-142969">Might invite Kim to </a><a href="http://wionews.com/world/might-invite-kim-to-us-if-talks-go-well-trump-142969">US</a><a href="http://wionews.com/world/might-invite-kim-to-us-if-talks-go-well-trump-142969"> if talks go well: Trump</a></p>

<p>US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he may invite North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to the White House if the Singapore summit goes well.</p>

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/india-must-improve-performance-of-public-sector-banks-imf-142991">India must improve </a><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/india-must-improve-performance-of-public-sector-banks-imf-142991">performance</a><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/india-must-improve-performance-of-public-sector-banks-imf-142991"> of public sector banks: IMF</a></p>

<p>The International Monetary Fund said today that&nbsp;India should look at the performance&nbsp;of the public sector banks as it seeks to reform and grow.</p>

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/world/japan-willing-to-talk-to-north-korea-and-normalise-ties-pm-shinzo-abe-142971">Japan willing to talk to North Korea and normalise ties: PM Shinzo Abe</a></p>

<p>Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said today that Japan strongly for peace in the Korean Peninsula while asserting that his country was willing to talk to North Korea to normalise ties.</p>


As Rajnath Singh visits J&K, terrorists attack Army patrol in Kupwara twice in 24 hours A day after home minister arrived in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) terrorists attacked an army patrol in Haril area of Kupwara district. On Thursday, terrorists had ambushed the Army's patrol party in the Keran sector in Kupwara. Two soldiers were injured in the attack. Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' releases in select theaters across Karnataka Rajinikanth's Kaala did release in Karnataka on Thursday but only in select theatres and amid heavy security. Fear of vandalism overtook a high court order and most theaters preferred not to screen the film across the state. Might invite Kim to US if talks go well: Trump US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he may invite North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to the White House if the Singapore summit goes well. India must improve performance of public sector banks: IMF The International Monetary Fund said today that India should look at the performance of the public sector banks as it seeks to reform and grow. Japan willing to talk to North Korea and normalise ties: PM Shinzo Abe Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said today that Japan strongly for peace in the Korean Peninsula while asserting that his country was willing to talk to North Korea to normalise ties.

<p>Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said two battalions will be assigned specifically for the areas falling between the range of 0-10 km from the border, news agency ANI reported.</p>

<p>He further announced that five Indian Reserve (IR) Battalions will be raised under which more than 5000 people will be selected and 60 per cent of the vacancies for these IR battalions will be reserved for the people living within 0-10 km of border areas, the report further said.</p>

<p>Talking to the media after meeting public delegations, Singh said, "Delegations have told us about their demands, along with the developments that can further be made in the areas."</p>

<p>Singh, along with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Minister of State Prime Minister's Office, Jitendra Singh, met representatives of the 'Gurjar' community in Kupwara, where ceasefire violation from across the border and other terrorist activities has forced some locals to shift their base over the past few weeks.</p>

<p>They also met the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police.</p>

<p>After Kupwara, the delegation will proceed to J&K's winter capital, Jammu.</p>

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<p>Singh is on a two-day visit to the state to review the security situation along the Indo-Pak border.</p>

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<p>While addressing a press conference on Thursday, he had stated that the Centre won't allow any obstacle to come in the way of its mission to ensure lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp</p>

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Singh, along with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Minister of State Prime Minister's Office, Jitendra Singh, met representatives of the 'Gurjar' community in Kupwara

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said two battalions will be assigned specifically for the areas falling between the range of 0-10 km from the border, news agency ANI reported. He further announced that five Indian Reserve (IR) Battalions will be raised under which more than 5000 people will be selected and 60 per cent of the vacancies for these IR battalions will be reserved for the people living within 0-10 km of border areas, the report further said. Talking to the media after meeting public delegations, Singh said, "Delegations have told us about their demands, along with the developments that can further be made in the areas." Singh, along with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Minister of State Prime Minister's Office, Jitendra Singh, met representatives of the 'Gurjar' community in Kupwara, where ceasefire violation from across the border and other terrorist activities has forced some locals to shift their base over the past few weeks. They also met the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. After Kupwara, the delegation will proceed to J&K's winter capital, Jammu. MHA has revisited scheme of giving Rs 5 lakhs for persons killed during Cross Border Firing & Ceasefire Violations. Now this amount of Rs 5 Lakhs will be directly credited to the account of Next of Kin and all conditions relating to fixed deposit have been removed: Rajnath Singh pic.twitter.com/f9hbFdEgWX — ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2018 × Singh is on a two-day visit to the state to review the security situation along the Indo-Pak border. The MHA has sanctioned two new women battalions for J&K police. One battalion will be for Kashmir division and one battalion for Jammu division. This will provide direct employment to nearly 2000 women of #JammuAndKashmir: Home Minister Rajnath Singh in #Jammu pic.twitter.com/QbfnIfT177 — ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2018 × While addressing a press conference on Thursday, he had stated that the Centre won't allow any obstacle to come in the way of its mission to ensure lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir. (With ANI inputs)

Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath assigns 2 battalions for border areas

<p>The district and sessions court on Thursday framed charges against seven of the eight accused of raping and murdering an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, news agency PTI reported quoting official sources.&nbsp</p>

<p>The eighth accused in the case is a juvenile.&nbsp&nbsp &nbsp&nbsp</p>

<p>The trial in the case began on May 31 with the seven accused being produced before the district and sessions judge after the Supreme Court shifted the hearing outside Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The case was transferred by the Supreme Court from Jammu and Kashmir to Pathankot in Punjab for a fair trial following a plea by the victim's family.</p>

<p>While transferring the case from Kathua to Pathankot, about 30 km away, the apex court directed day-to-day in-camera trial in the case.</p>

<p>According to the 15-page charge sheet of the Jammu and Kashmir's Crime Branch, the girl from a minority nomadic community, who was kidnapped on January 10 this year, was allegedly raped in captivity in a small village temple in Kathua district. She was kept sedated for four days before being bludgeoned to death.&nbsp</p>


The eighth accused in the case is a juvenile

The district and sessions court on Thursday framed charges against seven of the eight accused of raping and murdering an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, news agency PTI reported quoting official sources. The eighth accused in the case is a juvenile. The trial in the case began on May 31 with the seven accused being produced before the district and sessions judge after the Supreme Court shifted the hearing outside Jammu and Kashmir. The case was transferred by the Supreme Court from Jammu and Kashmir to Pathankot in Punjab for a fair trial following a plea by the victim's family. While transferring the case from Kathua to Pathankot, about 30 km away, the apex court directed day-to-day in-camera trial in the case. According to the 15-page charge sheet of the Jammu and Kashmir's Crime Branch, the girl from a minority nomadic community, who was kidnapped on January 10 this year, was allegedly raped in captivity in a small village temple in Kathua district. She was kept sedated for four days before being bludgeoned to death.

Kathua rape-murder case: Pathankot court frames charges against seven accused

<p>Days after a 21-year-old youth succumbed to his injuries in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowhatta after he was accidentally hit by a CRPF van, a video of the victim's&nbsp;relative&nbsp;accusing the Hurriyat&nbsp;has gone viral on social media.</p>

<p>In the video,&nbsp;the man is heard saying," On one hand, (Syed Ali Shah) Geelani&nbsp;saab says don’t send your children to Christian schools and on the other, he calls Shabir Shah’s daughter, who was schooled at DPS, as a role model".</p>

<p>Referring to the death of the boy he further said, "the poor kid didn’t even know what shahadat (martyrdom) means. His body was kept on road for your (Hurriyat) politics".</p>

<p>The incident had escalated tensions in the valley on June 2.</p>

<p>After the incident, the state police had filed an FIR against unidentified stone pelters for an attempt to murder while the other against the CRPF driver accusing him of rash driving.</p>

<p>Speaking on the incident Minister of Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir has said, "Hurriyat uses Pak funds to instigate youth to pelt stones. People are asking why do you ask our children to pelt stones when your own children study abroad?"</p>

<p>A similar remark came from the Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister`s Office Jitendra Singh where he said that the real faces of the Hurriyat leaders are slowly being exposed and they will soon be boycotted by residents of the valley.</p>

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In the video, the man is heard saying,'On one hand, (Syed Ali Shah) Geelani saab says don’t send your children to Christian schools and on the other, he calls Shabir Shah’s daughter, who was schooled at DPS, as a role model'

Days after a 21-year-old youth succumbed to his injuries in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowhatta after he was accidentally hit by a CRPF van, a video of the victim's relative accusing the Hurriyat has gone viral on social media. In the video, the man is heard saying," On one hand, (Syed Ali Shah) Geelani saab says don’t send your children to Christian schools and on the other, he calls Shabir Shah’s daughter, who was schooled at DPS, as a role model". Referring to the death of the boy he further said, "the poor kid didn’t even know what shahadat (martyrdom) means. His body was kept on road for your (Hurriyat) politics". The incident had escalated tensions in the valley on June 2. After the incident, the state police had filed an FIR against unidentified stone pelters for an attempt to murder while the other against the CRPF driver accusing him of rash driving. Speaking on the incident Minister of Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir has said, "Hurriyat uses Pak funds to instigate youth to pelt stones. People are asking why do you ask our children to pelt stones when your own children study abroad?" A similar remark came from the Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister`s Office Jitendra Singh where he said that the real faces of the Hurriyat leaders are slowly being exposed and they will soon be boycotted by residents of the valley. Relative of stone-pelter who died after being run over by CRPF vehicle, slams Hurriyat leaders,accuses Geelani of hypocrisy,says,'Geelani calls DPS student Sama Shabir(Shabir Shah's daughter)a role model,same Geelani said don't send children to Christian schools' (Source-Unknown) pic.twitter.com/1z3lwcVYf2 — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2018 ×

He didn’t even know what martyrdom meant: Nowhatta victim's relative slams Hurriyat

<p>Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir carried out a second grenade attack on the security forces today injuring two more CRPF personnel.</p>

<p>The militants&nbsp;attacked the forces deployed at Pulwama's Tahab Chowk.</p>

<p>Earlier during the day, Sixteen people including four policemen were injured in a grenade attack in the valley's Shopian district.</p>

<p>The police had said that the militants hurled a grenade at a police party stationed in Shopian town.</p>

<p>The grenade missed its target and exploded on a roadside, injuring the civilians.</p>

<p>Militants have carried out a series of grenade attacks on security forces and politicians since last week.<br />
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Militants have carried out a series of grenade attacks on security forces and politicians since last week

Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir carried out a second grenade attack on the security forces today injuring two more CRPF personnel. The militants attacked the forces deployed at Pulwama's Tahab Chowk. Earlier during the day, Sixteen people including four policemen were injured in a grenade attack in the valley's Shopian district. The police had said that the militants hurled a grenade at a police party stationed in Shopian town. The grenade missed its target and exploded on a roadside, injuring the civilians. Militants have carried out a series of grenade attacks on security forces and politicians since last week.

Kashmir: After 16 injured, Shopian hit by second grenade attack

<p>Commanders of the BSF and the Pakistan Rangers met in Jammu and Kashmir Monday evening.&nbsp;The meeting had been requested by Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BSF PRO said the "meeting went off in a conducive atmosphere with prime focus to maintain peace and tranquility on border".</p>

<p>There has been very little peace on the border in recent days with both India and Pakistan reporting ceasefire violations virtually every day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/analysis-ceasefire-agreement-between-india-and-pakistan-is-as-good-as-dead-139471">Ceasefire Agreement between India and Pakistan is as good as dead</a></p>

<p>"Today's meeting is likely to bring firing-free environment, particularly for border area villagers on both sides. Commanders on both side agreed to keep talks on at every level to develop confidence between two border-guarding forces,"&nbsp;the BSF PRO added.</p>

<p>The PRO added that the commanders would next meet on June 21.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ceasefire between India and Pakistan was signed in 2003.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ceasefire held for 10 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Then in January 2013 India alleged that a Pakistani Border Action Team crossed over, ambushed an Indian Army patrol, and killed two soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the two soldiers was beheaded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan denied the claim but the allegation caused massive outrage in India. India promised an "appropriate response".&nbsp;</p>


'Today's meeting is likely to bring firing-free environment, particularly for border area villagers on both sides. Commanders on both sides agreed to keep talks on at every level to develop confidence between two border-guarding forces,' the BSF PRO said

Commanders of the BSF and the Pakistan Rangers met in Jammu and Kashmir Monday evening. The meeting had been requested by Pakistan. The BSF PRO said the "meeting went off in a conducive atmosphere with prime focus to maintain peace and tranquility on border". There has been very little peace on the border in recent days with both India and Pakistan reporting ceasefire violations virtually every day. Also read: Ceasefire Agreement between India and Pakistan is as good as dead "Today's meeting is likely to bring firing-free environment, particularly for border area villagers on both sides. Commanders on both side agreed to keep talks on at every level to develop confidence between two border-guarding forces," the BSF PRO added. The PRO added that the commanders would next meet on June 21. A BSF-Pak Rangers Sector Commander level meeting was held at 1730 on today. Meeting went off in a conducive atmosphere with prime focus to maintain peace and tranquility on border. It was further decided to hold next meeting on 21 Jun: PRO BSF (Jammu Frontier) #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2018 × Today's meeting is likely to bring firing-free environment, particularly for border area villagers on both sides. Commanders on both side agreed to keep talks on at every level to develop confidence between two border guarding forces: PRO BSF (Jammu Frontier) #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2018 × The ceasefire between India and Pakistan was signed in 2003. The ceasefire held for 10 years. Then in January 2013 India alleged that a Pakistani Border Action Team crossed over, ambushed an Indian Army patrol, and killed two soldiers. One of the two soldiers was beheaded. Pakistan denied the claim but the allegation caused massive outrage in India. India promised an "appropriate response".

Commanders of BSF, Pakistan Rangers meet, say peace along border 'likely'

<p>Asking the separatists to come forward for talks and save the state from "bloodshed", Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday termed the unilateral ceasefire and the offer of dialogue by the Centre as an opportunity that does not come every day.</p>

<p>"The people of Kashmir and the leadership here have to decide on the opportunity provided by the Centre in terms of unilateral ceasefire, which stopped the bloodshed here, and then the readiness for dialogue, how we benefit from it," Mehbooba said addressing a convention of her Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).</p>

<p>Mehbooba said the ceasefire and talks offer an opportunity to the separatists to stop bloodshed in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>"There are other parties who are not in the mainstream, and if they have some other agenda, they have an opportunity now if they want to stop bloodshed in J&K. We always say that there has to be a political solution to J&K and the army or CRPF or police cannot resolve it.&nbsp</p>

<p>"It can only be resolved politically thorough dialogue. And when there is an offer of dialogue from the Centre, I request all stake holders to come forward to save J&K and its economy," she said.&nbsp</p>

<p>While the Centre announced unilateral ceasefire for the holy month of Ramadhan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh recently said the Centre was ready to talk to separatists in the valley if they are willing for a dialogue.</p>

<p>The chief minister said while she cannot force the separatists, they have to think on giving the youth in Kashmir a way out from the stone and gun culture.</p>

<p>"We cannot force you or give you a dictation, but can only request&nbspeven a day before yesterday a youth got killed after he came under a vehicle during stone-pelting. He was an orphan but why take to stone-pelting. Why not give them a way out from this morass, from stone or gun culture," she said.</p>

<p>Putting the onus on the separatists, Mehbooba said the mainstream parties in the state gave them an opportunity by providing an atmosphere for talks and now it was up to the separatists to take advantage of the opportunity.</p>

<p>"We, mainstream parties, gave you unilateral ceasefire and an atmosphere for talks, now it is up to you - the separatists. I request them that it is an opportunity, that you always say that military solution is no solution and only dialogue is the way forward to achieve a political solution. So, today you have an offer of dialogue".&nbsp</p>

<p>"They (Centre) are saying come and talk to us. I think if J&K has to be taken out of this morass and difficult time, then all be it mainstream parties or separatists have to come forward and use this opportunity. Such an opportunity does not come every day," she said, adding "I request all the leaders (separatists) " you are very tall leaders - but right now use this opportunity of talks to save J&K. Come forward and talk".</p>

<p>She said the eyes of the whole country were on Kashmir and if the people here lose this opportunity, then no one will support or advocate for them tomorrow.</p>

<p>"The Home Minister of this country is saying they want to embrace Kashmiris and are ready for talks. If we lose this opportunity, nobody will support us tomorrow, no one will advocate for us. The eyes of the whole country are on J&K and its leadership to see what they decide and how they try to save the people of Kashmir, especially its youth. If we have to save J&K, this is an opportunity for us," Mehbooba said.&nbsp</p>

<p>Amidst reports of more youth joining militant ranks, the chief minister said the increase in the militancy would only increase the footprints of the security forces in the valley.</p>

<p>"The increase in the number of youth picking up guns will increase the presence of army, CRPF and the police here. The more the situation improves, the more we can tell Army, CRPF or police that your role is over and you reduce your footprints," she said.</p>

<p>Referring to the spate of grenade attacks over the last few days, Mehbooba said gun or grenade attacks achieve nothing.</p>

<p>"Despite the unilateral ceasefire, there are grenade attacks. They do not see that civilians are getting killed, they do not see that army or CRPF jawans have come from far-flung areas for their bread and butter, what will this achieve".</p>

<p>"There have been thousands of grenade attacks till now, thousands have picked up guns and become militants, but what has been achieved? We have achieved Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road, Poonch-Rawalkote road and if the situation improves, I promise you that we will re-open more such routes," she said.</p>

<p>The chief minister also batted for talks between India and Pakistan and condemned the ceasefire violations on the border.</p>

<p>"Till both the countries come closer, situation will not improve. J&K bears the maximum impact of the relationship between India and Pakistan. So, our party's agenda is that they should talk to each other," she said.</p>


Asking the separatists to come forward for talks and save the state from 'bloodshed', Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday termed the unilateral ceasefire and the offer of dialogue by the Centre as an opportunity that does not come every day

Asking the separatists to come forward for talks and save the state from "bloodshed", Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday termed the unilateral ceasefire and the offer of dialogue by the Centre as an opportunity that does not come every day. "The people of Kashmir and the leadership here have to decide on the opportunity provided by the Centre in terms of unilateral ceasefire, which stopped the bloodshed here, and then the readiness for dialogue, how we benefit from it," Mehbooba said addressing a convention of her Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mehbooba said the ceasefire and talks offer an opportunity to the separatists to stop bloodshed in Jammu and Kashmir. "There are other parties who are not in the mainstream, and if they have some other agenda, they have an opportunity now if they want to stop bloodshed in J&K. We always say that there has to be a political solution to J&K and the army or CRPF or police cannot resolve it. "It can only be resolved politically thorough dialogue. And when there is an offer of dialogue from the Centre, I request all stake holders to come forward to save J&K and its economy," she said. While the Centre announced unilateral ceasefire for the holy month of Ramadhan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh recently said the Centre was ready to talk to separatists in the valley if they are willing for a dialogue. The chief minister said while she cannot force the separatists, they have to think on giving the youth in Kashmir a way out from the stone and gun culture. "We cannot force you or give you a dictation, but can only request&nbspeven a day before yesterday a youth got killed after he came under a vehicle during stone-pelting. He was an orphan but why take to stone-pelting. Why not give them a way out from this morass, from stone or gun culture," she said. Putting the onus on the separatists, Mehbooba said the mainstream parties in the state gave them an opportunity by providing an atmosphere for talks and now it was up to the separatists to take advantage of the opportunity. "We, mainstream parties, gave you unilateral ceasefire and an atmosphere for talks, now it is up to you - the separatists. I request them that it is an opportunity, that you always say that military solution is no solution and only dialogue is the way forward to achieve a political solution. So, today you have an offer of dialogue". "They (Centre) are saying come and talk to us. I think if J&K has to be taken out of this morass and difficult time, then all be it mainstream parties or separatists have to come forward and use this opportunity. Such an opportunity does not come every day," she said, adding "I request all the leaders (separatists) " you are very tall leaders - but right now use this opportunity of talks to save J&K. Come forward and talk". She said the eyes of the whole country were on Kashmir and if the people here lose this opportunity, then no one will support or advocate for them tomorrow. "The Home Minister of this country is saying they want to embrace Kashmiris and are ready for talks. If we lose this opportunity, nobody will support us tomorrow, no one will advocate for us. The eyes of the whole country are on J&K and its leadership to see what they decide and how they try to save the people of Kashmir, especially its youth. If we have to save J&K, this is an opportunity for us," Mehbooba said. Amidst reports of more youth joining militant ranks, the chief minister said the increase in the militancy would only increase the footprints of the security forces in the valley. "The increase in the number of youth picking up guns will increase the presence of army, CRPF and the police here. The more the situation improves, the more we can tell Army, CRPF or police that your role is over and you reduce your footprints," she said. Referring to the spate of grenade attacks over the last few days, Mehbooba said gun or grenade attacks achieve nothing. "Despite the unilateral ceasefire, there are grenade attacks. They do not see that civilians are getting killed, they do not see that army or CRPF jawans have come from far-flung areas for their bread and butter, what will this achieve". "There have been thousands of grenade attacks till now, thousands have picked up guns and become militants, but what has been achieved? We have achieved Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road, Poonch-Rawalkote road and if the situation improves, I promise you that we will re-open more such routes," she said. The chief minister also batted for talks between India and Pakistan and condemned the ceasefire violations on the border. "Till both the countries come closer, situation will not improve. J&K bears the maximum impact of the relationship between India and Pakistan. So, our party's agenda is that they should talk to each other," she said.

Ceasefire, dialogue offer opportunity to save J&K from bloodshed: Mehbooba

<p>A grenade attack was lobbed at a CRPF deployment at Badshah Bridge in Srinagar, injuring one jawan.</p>

<p>"A total of six CRPF personals were deployed when the incident took place. The terrorists who were in an auto threw the grenade targeting the rear wheel of the CRPF vehicle. One personnel of 132 Battalion sustained splinter injury on his back and was immediately admitted to a local hospital," an official said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, terrorists lobbed a grenade at CRPF 82 Battalion in Fateh Kadal`s Chinkral Mohalla area, injuring three CRPF personnel and one civilian.</p>

<p>The injured are out of danger and their condition is stable.</p>

<p>Earlier the police had claimed that a fourth grenade was hurled by terrorists in&nbsp;Mominabad-Batamaloo area of Srinagar. However, after&nbsp;complete verification, the police confirmed that it was perhaps a tyre blast, not grenade attack by terrorists in the region.</p>

<p>A series of grenade attacks have taken place in the valley in last 10 days.</p>

<p>On May 23, six civilians were injured in the grenade attack at Bijbehara town of Anantnag district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two days later, two policemen and a civilian were injured in a similar attack at a bus stand on Jammu's BC road.&nbsp;</p>


Earlier the police had claimed that a fourth grenade was hurled by terrorists in Mominabad-Batamaloo area of Srinagar. However, after complete verification, the police confirmed that it was perhaps a tyre blast, not grenade attack by terrorists in the region

A grenade attack was lobbed at a CRPF deployment at Badshah Bridge in Srinagar, injuring one jawan. "A total of six CRPF personals were deployed when the incident took place. The terrorists who were in an auto threw the grenade targeting the rear wheel of the CRPF vehicle. One personnel of 132 Battalion sustained splinter injury on his back and was immediately admitted to a local hospital," an official said. Earlier in the day, terrorists lobbed a grenade at CRPF 82 Battalion in Fateh Kadal`s Chinkral Mohalla area, injuring three CRPF personnel and one civilian. The injured are out of danger and their condition is stable. Earlier the police had claimed that a fourth grenade was hurled by terrorists in Mominabad-Batamaloo area of Srinagar. However, after complete verification, the police confirmed that it was perhaps a tyre blast, not grenade attack by terrorists in the region. A series of grenade attacks have taken place in the valley in last 10 days. On May 23, six civilians were injured in the grenade attack at Bijbehara town of Anantnag district. Two days later, two policemen and a civilian were injured in a similar attack at a bus stand on Jammu's BC road.

Three grenade attacks on CRPF in J&K

<p>The Union Home Ministry has asked the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that all necessary measures were taken to restrict the entry of illegal migrants including Rohingyas in the state.</p>

<p>A letter was sent to the State Chief Secretary Bharat Bhushan Vyas, the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs Anuj Sharma has asked the state government to " kindly review this matter &nbsp;(of the entry of illegal migrants) and issue instructions to take necessary steps and share updated information in the prescribed form .. as soon as possible..".</p>

<p>The Home Ministry highlighted its serious concern over the Rohingyas and other foreign nationals who have already entered India illegally.</p>

<p>The letter further said, "Such illegal migrations poses serious challenges and has security implications since some of the migrants have been found to have indulged in illegal activities and are vulnerable to radicalisation."</p>

<p>It further states, "It has been brought to the notice of the Government that some of the Rohingyas/foreigners are involved in crimes, anti-national activities, money laundering, procuring fake/fabricated Indian documents and some of them have illegally and fraudulently obtained Indian identity documents e.g. Pan Card, Voter Card, etc."</p>

<p>"Most of these persons have entered India illegally, and many of them have taken (the) help of organised groups of touts and agents," the letter added.</p>

<p>The letter also said that all states have been issued with five instructions from time to time that they need to follow against the illegal immigrants including Rohingyas.</p>

<p>The instructions were as follows: &nbsp;</p>

<p>Restrict them to specified identified locations and their activities/movements be strictly watched by State Police/Intelligence Agencies.</p>

<p>Each one of them must be identified, personal particulars (name, date of birth, sex, place of birth, father/mother names, address in Myanmar/some other country, nationality, etc. may be captured and got signed by such illegal migrant/their guardian.</p>

<p>Biometrics of illegal migrants, including Rohingyas, be captured to ensure unique identification/de-duplication and to prevent impersonation in future. FRO must coordinate with UIDAI to ensure that no Aadhar Card other documents are issued to Rohingya immigrants, which may later help them in claiming to be Indian citizens.</p>

<p>The personal particular forms/identity documents of such Rohingyas/foreigners to be shared with the Government of Myanmar through MEA for their nationality verification, issue of travel documents and repatriation to Myanmar.</p>

<p>Keep a watch on their movement and activities and ensure action for their repatriation/deportation as per Law/Policy/Instructions.</p>

<p>The Union Ministry has issued the letter six months after the Home Minister Rajanath Singh asked all the states to keep hawk eye on the issues.</p>

<p>According to estimates, about 40,000 Rohingyas residing in India.</p>

<p>The government had told the Supreme Court in January that the country could not become the "Refugee Capital of the World".&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


The Home Ministry highlighted its serious concern over the Rohingyas and other foreign nationals who have already entered India illegally

The Union Home Ministry has asked the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that all necessary measures were taken to restrict the entry of illegal migrants including Rohingyas in the state. A letter was sent to the State Chief Secretary Bharat Bhushan Vyas, the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs Anuj Sharma has asked the state government to " kindly review this matter (of the entry of illegal migrants) and issue instructions to take necessary steps and share updated information in the prescribed form .. as soon as possible..". The Home Ministry highlighted its serious concern over the Rohingyas and other foreign nationals who have already entered India illegally. The letter further said, "Such illegal migrations poses serious challenges and has security implications since some of the migrants have been found to have indulged in illegal activities and are vulnerable to radicalisation." It further states, "It has been brought to the notice of the Government that some of the Rohingyas/foreigners are involved in crimes, anti-national activities, money laundering, procuring fake/fabricated Indian documents and some of them have illegally and fraudulently obtained Indian identity documents e.g. Pan Card, Voter Card, etc." "Most of these persons have entered India illegally, and many of them have taken (the) help of organised groups of touts and agents," the letter added. The letter also said that all states have been issued with five instructions from time to time that they need to follow against the illegal immigrants including Rohingyas. The instructions were as follows: Restrict them to specified identified locations and their activities/movements be strictly watched by State Police/Intelligence Agencies. Each one of them must be identified, personal particulars (name, date of birth, sex, place of birth, father/mother names, address in Myanmar/some other country, nationality, etc. may be captured and got signed by such illegal migrant/their guardian. Biometrics of illegal migrants, including Rohingyas, be captured to ensure unique identification/de-duplication and to prevent impersonation in future. FRO must coordinate with UIDAI to ensure that no Aadhar Card other documents are issued to Rohingya immigrants, which may later help them in claiming to be Indian citizens. The personal particular forms/identity documents of such Rohingyas/foreigners to be shared with the Government of Myanmar through MEA for their nationality verification, issue of travel documents and repatriation to Myanmar. Keep a watch on their movement and activities and ensure action for their repatriation/deportation as per Law/Policy/Instructions. The Union Ministry has issued the letter six months after the Home Minister Rajanath Singh asked all the states to keep hawk eye on the issues. According to estimates, about 40,000 Rohingyas residing in India. The government had told the Supreme Court in January that the country could not become the "Refugee Capital of the World". (With inputs from ANI)

Ensure measures to restrict entry of Rohingyas, Centre tells Jammu & Kashmir govt

<p>Twelve terrorists of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed managed to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a security official said.</p>

<p>The terrorists have reportedly split into groups and, according to the security forces, could be planning large-scale terror strikes.</p>

<p>In the past, the terrorists sneaked into Jammu from the International Border in the plains, reached the national highway close by, and then carried out fidayeen attacks on Army and police camps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was seen in the daring Sunjwan attack besides similar audacious assaults last year.</p>

<p>However, the infiltration in Kashmir valley area from the LoC is a cause of alarm because the heavily forested area used to be an ingress route for the terrorists in the early 1990s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aggressive patrolling and real-time intelligence provided by local population had helped the security forces in keeping terrorists away from the area.</p>


The terrorists have reportedly split into groups and, according to the security forces, could be planning large-scale terror strikes.

Twelve terrorists of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed managed to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a security official said. The terrorists have reportedly split into groups and, according to the security forces, could be planning large-scale terror strikes. In the past, the terrorists sneaked into Jammu from the International Border in the plains, reached the national highway close by, and then carried out fidayeen attacks on Army and police camps. This was seen in the daring Sunjwan attack besides similar audacious assaults last year. However, the infiltration in Kashmir valley area from the LoC is a cause of alarm because the heavily forested area used to be an ingress route for the terrorists in the early 1990s. Aggressive patrolling and real-time intelligence provided by local population had helped the security forces in keeping terrorists away from the area.

12 terrorists sneak into Jammu and Kashmir, security forces on high alert

<p>Two security personnel and one civilian were injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday after terrorists hurled a grenade at police party.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, the terrorists had also targetted the&nbsp;house of PDP MLA Mushtaq Shah in Tral area of Pulwama district.</p>

<p>However, no loss of life was reported in the incident as the bomb had exploded in the lawn.</p>

<p>A security official&nbsp;had said earlier&nbsp;that twelve terrorists of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed managed to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.</p>

<p>The terrorists have reportedly split into groups and, according to the security forces, could be planning large-scale terror strikes.</p>

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Earlier in the day, the terrorists had also targetted the house of PDP MLA Mushtaq Shah in Tral area of Pulwama district

Two security personnel and one civilian were injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday after terrorists hurled a grenade at police party. Earlier in the day, the terrorists had also targetted the house of PDP MLA Mushtaq Shah in Tral area of Pulwama district. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident as the bomb had exploded in the lawn. A security official had said earlier that twelve terrorists of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed managed to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The terrorists have reportedly split into groups and, according to the security forces, could be planning large-scale terror strikes.

J&K: Terrorists hurl grenade at police party; 2 cops, 1 civilian injured

<p>Terrorists on the wee hours of Thursday attacked an&nbsp;Army's patrolling party in&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir's&nbsp;Kupwara&nbsp;district.</p>

<p>The incident took place around&nbsp;Qaziabad&nbsp;forests situated in&nbsp;Kralgund&nbsp;area of the district.</p>

<p>The firing was retaliated and triggered off following a brief gunfight between the security forces and terrorists.</p>

<p>A search operation has been launched to trace out the terrorists.</p>

<p>Bodies of two terrorists were recovered after a search operation was launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, a suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade at the residence of National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat in Pulwama's Tral town.</p>

<p>On the same day, terrorists hurled a grenade towards a joint checkpoint of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir&nbsp;police in Pulwama district.</p>


The incident took place around Qaziabad forests situated in Kralgund area of the district

Terrorists on the wee hours of Thursday attacked an Army's patrolling party in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. The incident took place around Qaziabad forests situated in Kralgund area of the district. The firing was retaliated and triggered off following a brief gunfight between the security forces and terrorists. A search operation has been launched to trace out the terrorists. Bodies of two terrorists were recovered after a search operation was launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. On Wednesday, a suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade at the residence of National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat in Pulwama's Tral town. On the same day, terrorists hurled a grenade towards a joint checkpoint of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police in Pulwama district.

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