Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were dismissed from service due to their alleged links with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said on Sunday. The SPOs, identified as Abdul Latief and Mohd Abbas, had been arrested earlier for their alleged involvement in terror activities, the officials added.&nbsp;Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohita Sharma, ordered their immediate dismissal. The two are accused of providing support to terrorists.&nbsp;More details about the story are awaited.&nbsp;

The SPOs, identified as Abdul Latief and Mohd Abbas, had been arrested earlier for their alleged involvement in terror activities, the officials added. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohita Sharma, ordered their immediate dismissal.

Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were dismissed from service due to their alleged links with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said on Sunday. The SPOs, identified as Abdul Latief and Mohd Abbas, had been arrested earlier for their alleged involvement in terror activities, the officials added. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohita Sharma, ordered their immediate dismissal. The two are accused of providing support to terrorists. More details about the story are awaited.

The SPOs, identified as Abdul Latief and Mohd Abbas, had been arrested earlier for their alleged involvement in terror activities, the officials added. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohita Sharma, ordered their immediate dismissal.

Two Special Police Officers dismissed over terror links in J&K's Kathua

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Seven people have died after a cloud burst in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, said officials on Sunday (Aug 17). In addition, at least six people are feared trapped after flash floods and a landslide were triggered in Jodh village due to the cloudburst. As per reports, the entire area was flooded due to the cloudburst in the valley and jungles of Kathua. In particular, the Kathua-Pathankot National Highway and nearby areas, including the police station valley, have been affected by the cloudburst. Meanwhile, the Kathua River is in spate, i.e., the river has a high water level and is raging.A video purportedly from Kathua shows the area's police station submerged as water from the cloudburst floods the area. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kathua police station submerged on Sunday due to flooding because of a reported cloudburst in the region. Train service hit, highway also affected. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KathuaCloudburst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KathuaCloudburst</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cloudburst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cloudburst</a> <a href="https://t.co/8zlYfGcDPw">pic.twitter.com/8zlYfGcDPw</a>&mdash; SP Sharma (Shukla) (@sp_sharma07) <a href="https://twitter.com/sp_sharma07/status/1956913164768989424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Rescue operation underway</h2>Speaking about the situation in Jodh village, Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma said rescue teams are on the spot and operations are underway.Meanwhile, in a post on X, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh confirmed that four casualties have been reported. He said that "damage has occurred to Railway track, National Highway while Police Station Kathua has been affected".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Spoken to SSP Kathua Sh Shobhit Saxena after receiving information about a cloud burst in the Janglote area. 4 Casualties reported. In addition, damage has occurred to Railway track, National Highway while Police Station Kathua has been affected. The civilian Administration,…&mdash; Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrJitendraSingh/status/1956923990565646520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Centre monitoring the situation:Amit Shah</h2>Union Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X, assured that the central government was closely monitoring the situation in Kathua. "Spoke with the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the cloudburst in Kathua. Relief and rescue operations are being carried out by the local administration, and NDRF teams have also been rushed to the site," he said. "Assured every support from the Modi government. We stand firmly behind our sisters and brothers of J&amp;K," the post read.Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives due to rain-triggered landslides in several areas of Kathua district.Calling it a "mind-numbing" tragedy, on X, he wrote, "Deeply anguished by the loss of lives in the devastating rain-triggered landslides in several areas of Kathua. The tragedy is mind-numbing. Briefed Hon'ble Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah Ji on rescue and relief operations by the army, NDRF, SDRF, police &amp; administration."

Four people have died, and six others were left injured after a cloudburst in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, said officials on Sunday (Aug 17).

Seven people have died after a cloud burst in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, said officials on Sunday (Aug 17). In addition, at least six people are feared trapped after flash floods and a landslide were triggered in Jodh village due to the cloudburst. As per reports, the entire area was flooded due to the cloudburst in the valley and jungles of Kathua. In particular, the Kathua-Pathankot National Highway and nearby areas, including the police station valley, have been affected by the cloudburst. Meanwhile, the Kathua River is in spate, i.e., the river has a high water level and is raging. A video purportedly from Kathua shows the area's police station submerged as water from the cloudburst floods the area. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.

Seven people have died, and six others were left injured after a cloudburst in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, said officials on Sunday (Aug 17).

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An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday evening after security forces launched a massive search operation in the forest area near the international border, officials said. Watch in for more details!

Encounter in Jammu & Kashmir during joint search operations by security forces

Encounter in Jammu & Kashmir forest after gunfight between army & terrorists

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday evening after security forces launched a massive search operation in the forest area near the international border, officials said.
The search operation was launched in the Sanyal village of Indo-Pak border in Hiranagar sector area of Kathua district following suspicious movement of persons on Sunday evening.
Three terrorists were spotted by the security forces near the India-Pakistan border.&nbsp; A fierce gunfight started after security forces intercepted a heavily armed group of terrorists. According to sources, the operation may go on for long as it is a densely forested area.
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Officials said reinforcements have been rushed to the spot and further details are awaited. Earlier in the day, security forces started a joint search operation after some &lsquo;suspicious movement&rsquo; was noticed in Sangla, Surankot, of Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Poonch district, said an ANI report.
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The operation was launched by the Indian Army&rsquo;s Romeo Forces along with Poonch Police.
In another development, a terrorist hideout was unearthed in the forest area of Doda district and security personnel recovered a pistol and some ammunition, officials told PTI on Sunday. The hideout was unearthed during a joint search operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of police and Army in Bhalra forest area of Bhaderwah on Saturday.
<h2>Grenade hurled at security forces in Rajouri</h2>
On March 21, suspected terrorists hurled a grenade on a police vehicle in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. A police officer said that the grenade missed the target and exploded on roadside without causing any harm to cops.
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(With inputs from agencies)

India News: Three terrorists were spotted by the security forces near the India-Pakistan border. A fierce gunfight started after security forces intercepted a heavily armed group of terrorists.

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday evening after security forces launched a massive search operation in the forest area near the international border, officials said. The search operation was launched in the Sanyal village of Indo-Pak border in Hiranagar sector area of Kathua district following suspicious movement of persons on Sunday evening. Three terrorists were spotted by the security forces near the India-Pakistan border. A fierce gunfight started after security forces intercepted a heavily armed group of terrorists. According to sources, the operation may go on for long as it is a densely forested area. Also read | Self-styled Punjab pastor Bajinder Singh assaults woman with baby, other staffers; video goes viral Officials said reinforcements have been rushed to the spot and further details are awaited. Earlier in the day, security forces started a joint search operation after some ‘suspicious movement’ was noticed in Sangla, Surankot, of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, said an ANI report. Also read: What Muskan and Sahil did during their trip to Shimla? Cab driver reveals details in Meerut murder The operation was launched by the Indian Army’s Romeo Forces along with Poonch Police. In another development, a terrorist hideout was unearthed in the forest area of Doda district and security personnel recovered a pistol and some ammunition, officials told PTI on Sunday. The hideout was unearthed during a joint search operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of police and Army in Bhalra forest area of Bhaderwah on Saturday. Grenade hurled at security forces in Rajouri On March 21, suspected terrorists hurled a grenade on a police vehicle in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. A police officer said that the grenade missed the target and exploded on roadside without causing any harm to cops. Also read: ‘Satanic graffiti, black magic’: Occult angle in Meerut murder case as accused’s room reveals chilling secrets The officer informed that the vehicle belonging to the special operations group (SOG) was on a routine patrol and was on its way to Thannamandi from Dera Ki Gali when suspected terrorists lobbed the grenade around 8.30 pm. Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed tensions over terrorist infiltration. Just last week, one terrorist was shot dead during a gunbattle with security forces in Kupwara. (With inputs from agencies)

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Two days after terrorists targeted a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi and&nbsp;killed 10 aboard the vehicle, security forces on Tuesday evening (June 11), shot dead one terrorist in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The development comes amid a massive operation to neutralise terrorists from the region.

The terrorists hit Saida Sukhal village near Koota Mode in the Hiranagar sector on Tuesday evening, reported news agency PTI citing a police spokesperson.

The official said that in the subsequent search operation, one of the terrorists was shot dead.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that he was in touch with top civil and police officials in the district.

“I am in continuous online contact with DC (deputy commissioner) Kathua Sh Rakesh Minhas in the wake of the terrorist attack on a house in village Saida in Hiranagar sector close to the International Border," he said.

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"I am also in touch with SSP Kathua Sh Anayat Ali Choudhary who is on the spot. The owner of the house that was attacked (name not to be disclosed) is also in touch on mobile phone. Joint police &amp; para military operation is going on…,” the minister wrote on ‘X'.

He also confirmed that one terrorist was killed so far.

The officials said that the police were immediately rushed to the village after suspicious movement of three persons was reported in the area around 7.45 pm.

They said that the villagers had raised alarm after hearing gunshots in the area.

<h2>Reasi police release sketch of terrorist, announce reward</h2>

Meanwhile, Reasi police announced a reward of rupees 20 Lacs (23,921.66 USD) for any fruitful information about the whereabouts of terrorist involved in the recent attack on the bus carrying Hindu pilgrims.&nbsp;

The sketch of militant has been prepared on the disclosure and description of eyewitnesses.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two days after terrorists targeted a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi and killed 10 aboard the vehicle, security forces on Tuesday evening (June 11), shot dead one terrorist in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Two days after terrorists targeted a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi and killed 10 aboard the vehicle, security forces on Tuesday evening (June 11), shot dead one terrorist in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. The development comes amid a massive operation to neutralise terrorists from the region. The terrorists hit Saida Sukhal village near Koota Mode in the Hiranagar sector on Tuesday evening, reported news agency PTI citing a police spokesperson. The official said that in the subsequent search operation, one of the terrorists was shot dead. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that he was in touch with top civil and police officials in the district. “I am in continuous online contact with DC (deputy commissioner) Kathua Sh Rakesh Minhas in the wake of the terrorist attack on a house in village Saida in Hiranagar sector close to the International Border," he said. I am in continuous online contact with DC #Kathua Sh Rakesh Minhas in the wake of terrorist attack on a house in village Saida in Hiranagar sector close to the International Border. I am also in touch with SSP Kathua Sh Anayat Ali Choudhary who is on the spot. The owner of 1/2 — Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) June 11, 2024 × "I am also in touch with SSP Kathua Sh Anayat Ali Choudhary who is on the spot. The owner of the house that was attacked (name not to be disclosed) is also in touch on mobile phone. Joint police & para military operation is going on…,” the minister wrote on ‘X'. He also confirmed that one terrorist was killed so far. The officials said that the police were immediately rushed to the village after suspicious movement of three persons was reported in the area around 7.45 pm. They said that the villagers had raised alarm after hearing gunshots in the area. Reasi police release sketch of terrorist, announce reward Meanwhile, Reasi police announced a reward of rupees 20 Lacs (23,921.66 USD) for any fruitful information about the whereabouts of terrorist involved in the recent attack on the bus carrying Hindu pilgrims. The sketch of militant has been prepared on the disclosure and description of eyewitnesses. (With inputs from agencies)

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