Two militants were Tuesday killed in an encounter with security forces in forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said.

Based on specific intelligence input about the presence of the militants in the Kachwan forest area of Kokernag in south Kashmir district, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired at search party of the forces, who retaliated.

In the exchange of firing, two militants were killed, the official said.

He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras was being ascertained.

Two militants were Tuesday killed in an encounter with security forces in forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said. Based on specific intelligence input about the presence of the militants in the Kachwan forest area of Kokernag in south Kashmir district, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation there, a police official said.

Two militants were Tuesday killed in an encounter with security forces in forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said. Based on specific intelligence input about the presence of the militants in the Kachwan forest area of Kokernag in south Kashmir district, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired at search party of the forces, who retaliated. In the exchange of firing, two militants were killed, the official said. He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras was being ascertained.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Anantnag

2 terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in J&K's Pulwama district. The gunbattle is underway. Watch full video to know more.

J&K: Encounter underway in Pulwama district, 2 terrorist killed

Security forces have warned of a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir this election season. The specific intelligence inputs say Srinagar and the Awantipora airbases can be targeted by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, adding that the plan comes in retaliation to the successful encounters conducted by the security forces in the state after the Pulwama attack.&nbsp;

The security forces have been kept on high alert around these two strategically important airbases.

The alert has also been sounded on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and military installations in the state as terrorists may try to target them on or before the occasion of the Islamic battle of Badr - the first military victory of the Prophet Muhammad - which according to the Islamic calendar falls on the 17th day of Ramzan; that day will fall on May 23 this year.

In the past too, terrorists have tried to carry out small scale attacks on the occasion by either lobbing grenades or opening fire at security forces in the Valley.

In October 2001, four Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed when they attempted to storm the Air Force base in Awantipora after a gunfight with the security forces. The attack was also the first one on a highly secure defence installation.

After the Pulwama suicide attack in February this year, the security on the Jammu-Srinagar highway has been tightened and several checkpoints have been erected to thwart any attempts of such attack.

Security forces after Pulwama suicide attack have conducted several successful operations, particularly in south Kashmir and eliminated top Jaish-e-Mohammed commanders. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/1-soldierterrorist-killed-in-encounter-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-pulwama-219056">On Thursday, forces eliminated three Jaish terrorists in Pulwama district</a> which included its top commander Khalid, a resident of Pakistan.

Security forces have warned of a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir this election season. The specific intelligence inputs say Srinagar and the Awantipora airbases can be targeted by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, adding that the plan comes in retaliation to the successful encounters conducted by the security forces in the state after the Pulwama attack.

Security forces have warned of a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir this election season. The specific intelligence inputs say Srinagar and the Awantipora airbases can be targeted by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, adding that the plan comes in retaliation to the successful encounters conducted by the security forces in the state after the Pulwama attack. The security forces have been kept on high alert around these two strategically important airbases. The alert has also been sounded on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and military installations in the state as terrorists may try to target them on or before the occasion of the Islamic battle of Badr - the first military victory of the Prophet Muhammad - which according to the Islamic calendar falls on the 17th day of Ramzan; that day will fall on May 23 this year. In the past too, terrorists have tried to carry out small scale attacks on the occasion by either lobbing grenades or opening fire at security forces in the Valley. In October 2001, four Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed when they attempted to storm the Air Force base in Awantipora after a gunfight with the security forces. The attack was also the first one on a highly secure defence installation. After the Pulwama suicide attack in February this year, the security on the Jammu-Srinagar highway has been tightened and several checkpoints have been erected to thwart any attempts of such attack. Security forces after Pulwama suicide attack have conducted several successful operations, particularly in south Kashmir and eliminated top Jaish-e-Mohammed commanders. On Thursday, forces eliminated three Jaish terrorists in Pulwama district which included its top commander Khalid, a resident of Pakistan.

Intel inputs warn of terrorist attack on airbases in Kashmir, security forces on high alert

Jammu & Kashmir: Two terrorists neutralized in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Hind Sita Pora area of Shopian district. Weapons and huge cache of ammunition recovered. Operation still underway.

Two terrorists killed in encounter between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Shopian district

A terror attack is reportedly underway at the Pearl Continent Hotel in Pakistan's Gwadar port city. Reports have confirmed the presence of terrorists inside the hotel. The exchange of gunfire is underway between terrorists and security forces, the reports said. Gunshots also heard around the hotel.

Breaking: Terrorists storm Pearl Continental Hotel in Pakistan's Gwadar, gunfight underway

In Jammu & Kashmir, one terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district this morning. Search operation is underway.

J&K ISIS Commander killed in encounter

Sri Lankan police on Sunday discovered a 10-acre camp in the eastern town of Kattankudy, where Islamist militants are believed to have practiced shooting and bombmaking.

Sri Lanka Police discover suspected terror camp

Sri Lankan security forces should avoid the incidents that caused some people to face social stigma during the search operations after the<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sri-lanka/foreign-mastermind-may-be-behind-sri-lanka-bombings-says-president-maithripala-sirisena-215048&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjT5YCVgYfiAhUC3o8KHXlqCGgQFjAGegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0UOwPZJij0hxjoW9btDAVh"> Easter Sunday blasts</a> carried out by a "cult" within the community, as it may lead to a radicalisation of moderate Muslims in the country, a Minister has warned.

Minister of City Planning, Water Management and Higher Education Rauff Hakeem said Muslims welcome and support the security forces and police to carry out search operations following the April 21 carnage in which over 250 people were killed.

There have been few incidents of concern during these operations, which should be avoided as these could lead to a radicalisation of moderate Muslims in the country, he was quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror on Monday.

"Some people have suffered social stigma as a result of some minor happenings during search operations being sensationalised. One must not get carried away if Islamic literature written in Arabic or in Tamil is found in a house. It may not be terrorist literature.

"There may be anti-(Osama) Bin Laden or anti-extremist literature with some people. The security forces could get help from the Department of Muslim Affairs to interpret such literature," the Minister told reporters.

Hakeem also said that the bombings had been carried out by a cult living among the Muslims which earlier attacked the "mainstream mosques in certain Middle Eastern countries".

"We as Muslims had warned the authorities of certain activities such as speeches made by certain people promoting extremism, which is against Islam, by certain groups from time to time," he said.

When asked about the weapons being found in some mosques, during the searches, Hakeem said places of worship should not be used to keep arms, adding that "terrorist activities and ordinary crimes should not be mixed up".

Asked about the ban on wearing a veil by Muslim women and on the unregistered mosques, he said relevant government institutions will take necessary measures on these matters soon.

Sri Lankan security forces should avoid the incidents that caused some people to face social stigma during the search operations after the Easter Sunday blasts carried out by a "cult" within the community, as it may lead to a radicalisation of moderate Muslims in the country, a Minister has warned.

Sri Lankan security forces should avoid the incidents that caused some people to face social stigma during the search operations after the Easter Sunday blasts carried out by a "cult" within the community, as it may lead to a radicalisation of moderate Muslims in the country, a Minister has warned. Minister of City Planning, Water Management and Higher Education Rauff Hakeem said Muslims welcome and support the security forces and police to carry out search operations following the April 21 carnage in which over 250 people were killed. There have been few incidents of concern during these operations, which should be avoided as these could lead to a radicalisation of moderate Muslims in the country, he was quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror on Monday. "Some people have suffered social stigma as a result of some minor happenings during search operations being sensationalised. One must not get carried away if Islamic literature written in Arabic or in Tamil is found in a house. It may not be terrorist literature. "There may be anti-(Osama) Bin Laden or anti-extremist literature with some people. The security forces could get help from the Department of Muslim Affairs to interpret such literature," the Minister told reporters. Hakeem also said that the bombings had been carried out by a cult living among the Muslims which earlier attacked the "mainstream mosques in certain Middle Eastern countries". "We as Muslims had warned the authorities of certain activities such as speeches made by certain people promoting extremism, which is against Islam, by certain groups from time to time," he said. When asked about the weapons being found in some mosques, during the searches, Hakeem said places of worship should not be used to keep arms, adding that "terrorist activities and ordinary crimes should not be mixed up". Asked about the ban on wearing a veil by Muslim women and on the unregistered mosques, he said relevant government institutions will take necessary measures on these matters soon.

Radicalisation of moderate Muslims should be avoided: Sri Lanka minister

The National Security Council has decided to reopen all schools in Sri Lanka, but many anxious parents kept their children at home over fears of more attacks by Islamic militants. Watch this video to know more.

Sri Lanka schools reopen to near empty classrooms

Violent clashes between protesters and security forces erupted in Valencia amid which protesters threw rocks at military vehicles. Watch the full video to know more.

Venezuela crisis: Protesters throw stones at Valencia security forces

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido called for operation freedom to topple President Nicolas Maduro. Watch the full video to know more.

Juan Guaido calls for operation freedom to topple Venezuela's Maduro

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pashtuns-support-freedom-of-baloch-from-pakistan-195246&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwi3zNzUjdThAhUKRo8KHXJMAbUQFggFMAA&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw01zBWBaJrWLMa7J63MDfD6">Pakistani security forces</a> raided a militant hideout in a residential compound in the northwestern city of Peshawar triggering a 15-hour shootout in which a police officer and at least five suspected terrorists were killed.

Three other police officers were also injured in the operation, which has been continuing since Monday night against terrorists hiding in a three-story residential building in Hayatabad area.

The terror suspects were wanted for attacks on a judge and additional inspector-general of police, security sources said.

The operation was carried out on the basis of an intelligence tip-off regarding the presence of terrorists in the three-story residential building.&nbsp;

The operation saw the exchange of heavy fire between security forces and the terrorists.&nbsp;

The security forces blew up the main boundary walls of the house and entered the building.

The terror suspects were asked to surrender but instead, they opened fire on the security forces.&nbsp;

Police say the suspects also threw grenades, which killed an officer.&nbsp;

Pakistani security forces raided a militant hideout in a residential compound in the northwestern city of Peshawar triggering a 15-hour shootout in which a police officer and at least five suspected terrorists were killed.

Pakistani security forces raided a militant hideout in a residential compound in the northwestern city of Peshawar triggering a 15-hour shootout in which a police officer and at least five suspected terrorists were killed. Three other police officers were also injured in the operation, which has been continuing since Monday night against terrorists hiding in a three-story residential building in Hayatabad area. The terror suspects were wanted for attacks on a judge and additional inspector-general of police, security sources said. The operation was carried out on the basis of an intelligence tip-off regarding the presence of terrorists in the three-story residential building. The operation saw the exchange of heavy fire between security forces and the terrorists. The security forces blew up the main boundary walls of the house and entered the building. The terror suspects were asked to surrender but instead, they opened fire on the security forces. Police say the suspects also threw grenades, which killed an officer.

Pakistan: One police officer, five terrorists killed in shootout in Peshawar

A lot has been spoken and written about highway control in J&amp;K post both the first and second attempts at use of car bombs by Pakistan sponsored terror groups this year. Everyone is familiar with the first one at Pulwama which tragically caused forty fatalities of CRPF personnel and commenced a spiral of escalation with Pakistan, almost leading to war. The second one at Banihal, less than a month ago, is less known to the public although the media has highlighted it but without too much emphasis on the implications. It was a failed attempt by a lone wolf operative probably backed by a full network of terror. The vehicle along with explosives packed in it caught fire and was burnt down once the detonation mechanism apparently failed; the local terrorist was caught next day attempting to sneak back to the Valley from the south of Pir Panjal. It was enough to send the establishment into a tizzy with the possibility of more such attempts.

Just after the Pulwama incident, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) attempted different measures to reduce the footprint of vehicular movement so as to offer lesser opportunity to terrorists to target security forces’ vehicles. This included a high profile announcement of a move to authorise CRPF personnel commercial air travel between Srinagar and Jammu at government expense. A proactive decision no doubt which was much appreciated but reflected little knowledge of the reality of dynamics of security forces deployment, their logistics and movement pattern in Kashmir. After Banihal comes another announcement in aid of securing the movement of personnel in vehicles. This time the National Highway from Udhampur to Baramulla, has reportedly been reserved for movement of only army and police vehicles on Sundays and Wednesdays. No civilian vehicle is being permitted to ply from 4 AM in the morning till 7 PM in the evening on the notified days. It is being hoped that this will completely neutralise the feasibility of car bombs being rammed into a vehicle of the convoy.

As per most media analyses, if the earlier decision after Pulwama was a travesty of understanding of threats in J&amp;K the one reserving days for the army and police movement makes it even worse by its complete lack of sensitiveness. How right is this thinking and are such arrangements justified? A writ petition in J&amp;K High Court against the government direction on the restricted movement of civilian traffic is already under examination with the court asking the government to examine more options for secure convoy movement without disturbing civilian traffic.&nbsp;

There are a couple of facts which need highlighting. The first is that with the MHA decision on air travel it appeared that the CRPF, which functions under the MHA, is the only threatened entity in J&amp;K. Little is it realised that the Army mans the entire LoC and major parts of J&amp;K’s rural countryside; it’s controlling ministry the MoD did not think it fit to offer even a token gesture of permitting its personnel movement by commercial air.&nbsp; &nbsp;How can personnel under the Government of India, involved in near similar tasks and facing common threats be given different treatment? A practical look at the situation and method of movement will reveal the impossibility of securing personnel through such a gesture. Logistics is far more complicated than mere movement of troops in vehicles. The Army's system of supplies, catering to warlike situations, stretches all the way back to the hinterland and caters for stocking up to variable periods till 210 days, thus entailing a massive movement of convoys for at least six months in summer. The Ladakh region is stocked for the entire winter by using routes for large convoys running through the Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

The recent chain of events and the media reporting has led to a mistaken belief that the Jammu-Srinagar convoy of the CRPF is the only major security movement in J&amp;K. Within the Valley, almost ten army convoys move every day and each one has personnel, supplies and stores with protection vehicles against possible ambush. The BSF has a few too. Thus both measures by the MHA, air travel by CRPF personnel and earmarking of convoy days with no civilian vehicular move, can only partially ameliorate the threat because there are thousands of other security personnel on the move and many more convoys than just those between Udhampur and Baramulla.

One cannot be entirely critical of the government's decision on earmarked days for convoy movement without any civilian movement. Challenging situations sometimes do demand very uncomfortable decisions. Obviously, the Banihal failed car bomb raised hackles of concern on how soon after Pulwama a second attempt was made with impunity. One can imagine the implications if like Pulwama there were once again a large number of fatal casualties. The spiral of escalation with Pakistan may have gone through the roof. However, the question is whether the current security measures have been adequately thought through. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweeted his observation when he found the movement of military convoys on the Srinagar - Uri road on days not earmarked for them. The reality is that military movement in and to the Valley cannot remain restricted. Contingencies being such; terrorist threats, climatic conditions and civilian street turbulence all combine to prevent any rigidity such as fixed days for convoys and other military movement. The two days on which movement of civilian traffic is banned are therefore essentially days on which convoys will possibly be dedicated to maximum personnel movement while on other days balance of logistics, not involving groups of personnel in large numbers, will move. This is the only explicable rationale of the decisions recently taken. However, they have caused much bitterness in Kashmir. The problem with our system remains our inability to take the public into confidence or have even a modicum of consultation with it. Some public articulation was necessary to tell the public in no uncertain terms that trends in terrorism result in discomfort to the common people and that full rights of the people cannot be guaranteed under the prevailing extraordinary circumstances. A similar warning through media could also be repeatedly given against stone-throwing being done by ISI sponsored mobs to prevent the conduct of anti-terrorist operations. The problem in Kashmir is that while alienated people support terrorists they also demand full rights for themselves, little realising that people in proxy conflict zones can rarely enjoy the same rights as people in peaceful areas.&nbsp;

The above is no justification for the recent decision but a more plausible explanation. With approaching summer, movement of convoys will increase causing more stringent measures leading to enhanced levels of alienation, exactly what the adversary wishes. Can better measures be thought through? Ban on movement of vehicles with less than three passengers is a possible way as suicide mode of execution can ill afford more than a lone wolf. In 2011 on public request, the Army moved its convoys from Srinagar outside timings of normal public movement. That measure can, however, decongest the road only near Srinagar. It’s a complex security issue we face and much more deliberation with some flexibility may meet the requirement, at least for some time.&nbsp;

(This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the <a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-jk-s-turbulent-highway-2739017">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)&nbsp;

A lot has been spoken and written about highway control in J&K post both the first and second attempts at use of car bombs by Pakistan sponsored terror groups this year.

A lot has been spoken and written about highway control in J&K post both the first and second attempts at use of car bombs by Pakistan sponsored terror groups this year. Everyone is familiar with the first one at Pulwama which tragically caused forty fatalities of CRPF personnel and commenced a spiral of escalation with Pakistan, almost leading to war. The second one at Banihal, less than a month ago, is less known to the public although the media has highlighted it but without too much emphasis on the implications. It was a failed attempt by a lone wolf operative probably backed by a full network of terror. The vehicle along with explosives packed in it caught fire and was burnt down once the detonation mechanism apparently failed; the local terrorist was caught next day attempting to sneak back to the Valley from the south of Pir Panjal. It was enough to send the establishment into a tizzy with the possibility of more such attempts. Just after the Pulwama incident, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) attempted different measures to reduce the footprint of vehicular movement so as to offer lesser opportunity to terrorists to target security forces’ vehicles. This included a high profile announcement of a move to authorise CRPF personnel commercial air travel between Srinagar and Jammu at government expense. A proactive decision no doubt which was much appreciated but reflected little knowledge of the reality of dynamics of security forces deployment, their logistics and movement pattern in Kashmir. After Banihal comes another announcement in aid of securing the movement of personnel in vehicles. This time the National Highway from Udhampur to Baramulla, has reportedly been reserved for movement of only army and police vehicles on Sundays and Wednesdays. No civilian vehicle is being permitted to ply from 4 AM in the morning till 7 PM in the evening on the notified days. It is being hoped that this will completely neutralise the feasibility of car bombs being rammed into a vehicle of the convoy. As per most media analyses, if the earlier decision after Pulwama was a travesty of understanding of threats in J&K the one reserving days for the army and police movement makes it even worse by its complete lack of sensitiveness. How right is this thinking and are such arrangements justified? A writ petition in J&K High Court against the government direction on the restricted movement of civilian traffic is already under examination with the court asking the government to examine more options for secure convoy movement without disturbing civilian traffic. There are a couple of facts which need highlighting. The first is that with the MHA decision on air travel it appeared that the CRPF, which functions under the MHA, is the only threatened entity in J&K. Little is it realised that the Army mans the entire LoC and major parts of J&K’s rural countryside; it’s controlling ministry the MoD did not think it fit to offer even a token gesture of permitting its personnel movement by commercial air. How can personnel under the Government of India, involved in near similar tasks and facing common threats be given different treatment? A practical look at the situation and method of movement will reveal the impossibility of securing personnel through such a gesture. Logistics is far more complicated than mere movement of troops in vehicles. The Army's system of supplies, catering to warlike situations, stretches all the way back to the hinterland and caters for stocking up to variable periods till 210 days, thus entailing a massive movement of convoys for at least six months in summer. The Ladakh region is stocked for the entire winter by using routes for large convoys running through the Kashmir Valley. The recent chain of events and the media reporting has led to a mistaken belief that the Jammu-Srinagar convoy of the CRPF is the only major security movement in J&K. Within the Valley, almost ten army convoys move every day and each one has personnel, supplies and stores with protection vehicles against possible ambush. The BSF has a few too. Thus both measures by the MHA, air travel by CRPF personnel and earmarking of convoy days with no civilian vehicular move, can only partially ameliorate the threat because there are thousands of other security personnel on the move and many more convoys than just those between Udhampur and Baramulla. One cannot be entirely critical of the government's decision on earmarked days for convoy movement without any civilian movement. Challenging situations sometimes do demand very uncomfortable decisions. Obviously, the Banihal failed car bomb raised hackles of concern on how soon after Pulwama a second attempt was made with impunity. One can imagine the implications if like Pulwama there were once again a large number of fatal casualties. The spiral of escalation with Pakistan may have gone through the roof. However, the question is whether the current security measures have been adequately thought through. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweeted his observation when he found the movement of military convoys on the Srinagar - Uri road on days not earmarked for them. The reality is that military movement in and to the Valley cannot remain restricted. Contingencies being such; terrorist threats, climatic conditions and civilian street turbulence all combine to prevent any rigidity such as fixed days for convoys and other military movement. The two days on which movement of civilian traffic is banned are therefore essentially days on which convoys will possibly be dedicated to maximum personnel movement while on other days balance of logistics, not involving groups of personnel in large numbers, will move. This is the only explicable rationale of the decisions recently taken. However, they have caused much bitterness in Kashmir. The problem with our system remains our inability to take the public into confidence or have even a modicum of consultation with it. Some public articulation was necessary to tell the public in no uncertain terms that trends in terrorism result in discomfort to the common people and that full rights of the people cannot be guaranteed under the prevailing extraordinary circumstances. A similar warning through media could also be repeatedly given against stone-throwing being done by ISI sponsored mobs to prevent the conduct of anti-terrorist operations. The problem in Kashmir is that while alienated people support terrorists they also demand full rights for themselves, little realising that people in proxy conflict zones can rarely enjoy the same rights as people in peaceful areas. The above is no justification for the recent decision but a more plausible explanation. With approaching summer, movement of convoys will increase causing more stringent measures leading to enhanced levels of alienation, exactly what the adversary wishes. Can better measures be thought through? Ban on movement of vehicles with less than three passengers is a possible way as suicide mode of execution can ill afford more than a lone wolf. In 2011 on public request, the Army moved its convoys from Srinagar outside timings of normal public movement. That measure can, however, decongest the road only near Srinagar. It’s a complex security issue we face and much more deliberation with some flexibility may meet the requirement, at least for some time. (This article was originally published on The 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.)

In J&K, government faces the challenge of safe movement of soldiers

Those who have been indulging in an abuse competition against Prime Minister Narendra Modi are now "insulting" the bravery of the security forces, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi alleged Saturday.

Naqvi's remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi used Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remarks questioning the government's aggressive action against Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack to tear into the Opposition, saying they reflect the Congress' unwillingness to respond to forces of terror.

Reacting to it, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala had said, "Whether it is Pitroda or any individual, such comments may be their personal opinion and the Congress has nothing to do with them."

A "political competition" is going on every day to create confusion on nation's dignity and security through "fake and fabricated agenda", Naqvi told reporters here.

The people of the country will teach a lesson to this "gang" for insulting the bravery of the security forces of the country, he said.

Naqvi alleged that the Congress leaders are "mourning" the deaths of terrorists.

"Demanding proof, raising the question on the killing of terrorists -- what an amazing 'Pakistan-Congress Jugalbandi', he said.

The "gaali gang" that has been indulging in an "abuse competition" against Prime Minister Modi is now insulting bravery of the country's security forces, he alleged.

Those who have been indulging in an abuse competition against Prime Minister Narendra Modi are now "insulting" the bravery of the security forces, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi alleged Saturday.

Those who have been indulging in an abuse competition against Prime Minister Narendra Modi are now "insulting" the bravery of the security forces, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi alleged Saturday. Naqvi's remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi used Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remarks questioning the government's aggressive action against Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack to tear into the Opposition, saying they reflect the Congress' unwillingness to respond to forces of terror. Reacting to it, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala had said, "Whether it is Pitroda or any individual, such comments may be their personal opinion and the Congress has nothing to do with them." A "political competition" is going on every day to create confusion on nation's dignity and security through "fake and fabricated agenda", Naqvi told reporters here. The people of the country will teach a lesson to this "gang" for insulting the bravery of the security forces of the country, he said. Naqvi alleged that the Congress leaders are "mourning" the deaths of terrorists. "Demanding proof, raising the question on the killing of terrorists -- what an amazing 'Pakistan-Congress Jugalbandi', he said. The "gaali gang" that has been indulging in an "abuse competition" against Prime Minister Modi is now insulting bravery of the country's security forces, he alleged.

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: Those abusing PM Narendra Modi now insulting security forces

Encounter underway between terrorists & Indian security forces in JK valley

One&nbsp;terrorist has been killed in an encounter with security forces at Imam Sahab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Friday morning.&nbsp;

According to reports, around 2-3 terrorists are believed to be trapped in a residential house; firing is currently going on from both sides.&nbsp;

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This comes just a day after two terrorists were killed and three Army personnel, including an officer, were injured in an encounter in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/2-terrorists-killed-in-encounter-with-army-personnel-in-jks-baramulla-204733">Jammu and Kashmir's in Baramulla district</a> on Thursday.

Colonel Kalia said an officer and two soldiers were injured in the operation.

One terrorist has been killed in an encounter with security forces at Imam Sahab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Friday morning. According to reports, around 2-3 terrorists are believed to be trapped in a residential house; firing is currently going on from both sides.

One terrorist has been killed in an encounter with security forces at Imam Sahab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Friday morning. According to reports, around 2-3 terrorists are believed to be trapped in a residential house; firing is currently going on from both sides. #UPDATE Shopian encounter: One terrorist neutralised, Operation underway https://t.co/DWMFz3WZiA — ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2019 × This comes just a day after two terrorists were killed and three Army personnel, including an officer, were injured in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's in Baramulla district on Thursday. Colonel Kalia said an officer and two soldiers were injured in the operation.

J&K: One terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian

Terrorists Abduct, Kill minor in J&K

Two armed Naxals were neutralised in an encounter with troops of 198 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Andhra Pradesh Police in Pedabayalu of Visakhapatnam district.

The encounter broke out at around 1:30 am on Saturday when the troops were out for area-specific input patrol.

One CRPF personnel sustained bullet injuries during the encounter and was shifted to a hospital in Vizag.

He is said to be out of danger. Security forces have recovered bodies of the neutralised Naxals along with two weapons. More details are awaited.

Two armed Naxals were neutralised in an encounter with troops of 198 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Andhra Pradesh Police in Pedabayalu of Visakhapatnam district.

Two armed Naxals were neutralised in an encounter with troops of 198 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Andhra Pradesh Police in Pedabayalu of Visakhapatnam district. The encounter broke out at around 1:30 am on Saturday when the troops were out for area-specific input patrol. One CRPF personnel sustained bullet injuries during the encounter and was shifted to a hospital in Vizag. He is said to be out of danger. Security forces have recovered bodies of the neutralised Naxals along with two weapons. More details are awaited.

Andhra Pradesh: Two Naxals killed in encounter

Three militants were killed in an <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jem-infiltrated-7-times-in-india-in-one-year-nia-202424">encounter with security forces</a> in Tral town of Pulwama district on Sunday.

Two AK-47 rifles and a pistol were recovered from the spot. The search operation is underway.

The gunfight broke out after the forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area acting on a tip-off on the presence of militants, officials said.

On March 7, one militant was killed in Handwara in an encounter. The state police said that the terrorist was a Pakistan national and was affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Tral town of Pulwama district on Sunday. Two AK-47 rifles and a pistol were recovered from the spot.

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Tral town of Pulwama district on Sunday. Two AK-47 rifles and a pistol were recovered from the spot. The search operation is underway. The gunfight broke out after the forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area acting on a tip-off on the presence of militants, officials said. On March 7, one militant was killed in Handwara in an encounter. The state police said that the terrorist was a Pakistan national and was affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed.

J&K: Three killed in an encounter with security forces in Tral

The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district entered the third day on Sunday.&nbsp;

Two terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation against terrorists. 
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Five security personnel, including three CRPF soldiers and two Jammu and Kashmir police personnel, have been killed in the encounter so far.&nbsp;

A civilian has also been killed in the crossfire.

The operation was going on when the reports last came in, official sources said.&nbsp;

Mobile internet in Handwara also remained suspended since Friday morning.

Security forces resumed operation against militants at Baba Gund area in Kralgund Handwara in Kupwara district.

Para Commandos also joined the search operation against holed up militants on Saturday.&nbsp;

Security forces have spotted dead bodies of terrorists killed at the encounter site in Handwara.&nbsp;

The two bodies have been spotted near the debris of a house while searches are ongoing.&nbsp;

Gunfire has stopped since yesterday evening after forces blasted the second house where militants were believed to be hiding.

On Friday, four security personnel including two policemen and two CRPF jawans succumbed to their injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Handwara town of Kupwara district.&nbsp;

One civilian was also killed in the encounter, officials said. Based on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Baba Gund area of Kralgund in Handwara, a cordon and search operation was launched on Friday jointly by police and security forces in the area, the police said.&nbsp;

The encounter broke out after the terrorists fired indiscriminately on the search party.&nbsp;

The two police personnel who lost their lives were identified as SgCt Naseer Ahmad Kholi and SgCt Ghulam Mustafa Barah, while the two CRPF personnel were identified as Inspector Pintu and Ct Vinod. The slain civilian was identified as Waseem Ahmad Mir.

(With inputs from agencies)

The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district entered the third day on Sunday. Two terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation against terrorists.

The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district entered the third day on Sunday. Two terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation against terrorists. Five security personnel, including three CRPF soldiers and two Jammu and Kashmir police personnel, have been killed in the encounter so far. A civilian has also been killed in the crossfire. The operation was going on when the reports last came in, official sources said. Mobile internet in Handwara also remained suspended since Friday morning. Security forces resumed operation against militants at Baba Gund area in Kralgund Handwara in Kupwara district. Para Commandos also joined the search operation against holed up militants on Saturday. Security forces have spotted dead bodies of terrorists killed at the encounter site in Handwara. The two bodies have been spotted near the debris of a house while searches are ongoing. Gunfire has stopped since yesterday evening after forces blasted the second house where militants were believed to be hiding. On Friday, four security personnel including two policemen and two CRPF jawans succumbed to their injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Handwara town of Kupwara district. One civilian was also killed in the encounter, officials said. Based on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Baba Gund area of Kralgund in Handwara, a cordon and search operation was launched on Friday jointly by police and security forces in the area, the police said. The encounter broke out after the terrorists fired indiscriminately on the search party. The two police personnel who lost their lives were identified as SgCt Naseer Ahmad Kholi and SgCt Ghulam Mustafa Barah, while the two CRPF personnel were identified as Inspector Pintu and Ct Vinod. The slain civilian was identified as Waseem Ahmad Mir. (With inputs from agencies)

Handwara encounter: Two terrorists, five security personnel killed as gunfight enters third day

Two terrorists were killed during an overnight encounter at Babagund village in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday.&nbsp;

Security forces had laid a cordon around the village after receiving inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. After searches, forces were able to track the terrorists in hiding.&nbsp;

Early on Friday, firing in the area stopped and bodies of two terrorists were recovered from the spot.&nbsp;

Despite ceasefire violations on the Line of Control, forces have conducted several operations in the valley after Pulwama attack which killed over 40 CRPF jawans.

In wake of the Pulwama attack, the central government has declared <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-imposes-ban-on-jamaat-e-islami-jammu-and-kashmir-200364">Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir as an ‘unlawful association’</a>. Hundreds of its activists have already been arrested by the security forces in the valley.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pakistan violated ceasefire in Kamalkote area of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. Civilian identified as Riyaz Ahmad was injured in the shelling carried out by Pakistan.&nbsp; 
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Two terrorists were killed during an overnight encounter at Babagund village in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday. Security forces had laid a cordon around the village after receiving inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area.

Two terrorists were killed during an overnight encounter at Babagund village in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday. Security forces had laid a cordon around the village after receiving inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. After searches, forces were able to track the terrorists in hiding. Early on Friday, firing in the area stopped and bodies of two terrorists were recovered from the spot. Despite ceasefire violations on the Line of Control, forces have conducted several operations in the valley after Pulwama attack which killed over 40 CRPF jawans. In wake of the Pulwama attack, the central government has declared Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir as an ‘unlawful association’. Hundreds of its activists have already been arrested by the security forces in the valley. Meanwhile, Pakistan violated ceasefire in Kamalkote area of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. Civilian identified as Riyaz Ahmad was injured in the shelling carried out by Pakistan.

J&K: Security forces gun down 2 militants in Kupwara encounter

'Cricket last thing on my mind, have to back security forces,' says VVS Laxman

Pakistan’s nefarious agenda of filling coffers of Islamabad through systematic political exploitation of Balochistan, compounded by heightened military operations has left the resource and mineral-rich province as one of the most impoverished regions across the world. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Widespread economic depredations through a structured design are the reality of Balochistan.&nbsp;

The locals, activists, and leaders who have dared raise their voice against the oppression have met with a brute high handedness of security forces. &nbsp;

However, the freedom fighters who have been unrelenting in challenging the oppressive status quo in the region have resolved to resist the colonial forces of Pakistan.

Underlining the atrocities being meted out to people in Balochistan Bashir Zaib Baloch, the new head of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) said the situation here is much grave than Palestine, Iraq, and in Afghanistan and sought international support in exposing Pakistan. Bashir Zaib Baloch took charge of BLA after its commander Aslam Baloch was killed in a suicide bombing last December.

Through a recorded video he said: &nbsp;“Today, I say this to the entire world, to India, to the United States of America and the European Union; whether you believe it or not, hear it or not. It has been said before by our friends as well; if the manner in which Baloch genocide is being carried out gets exposed, the problems of Kashmir, Palestine, Iraq, and Afghanistan will appear insignificant.”

The atrocities on Baloch people have increased since Islamabad and Beijing signed the multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).&nbsp;

The country has only stepped up its systematic violence in order to pave way for the much-hyped China Pakistan Economic Corridor (or CPEC) in recent times.

The people in Balochistan, who are championing the cause of the Free Balochistan Movement, are opposing the project which they say has exploited all their natural resources. Baloch freedom fighters, however, have vowed to resist this subjugation till the end of their lives. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Bashir Zaib Baloch added that “Pakistan and China, on the pretext of CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor), Gwadar Port, and Saindak project have unleashed their satanic designs in the region. Balochs are resisting them and will continue to do so till the end of their life as it is a matter of their identity. Still, they (Pakistan and China) have been aggressively plundering our resources. They have been trying hard to declare the unsuccessful project of CPEC as a game changer. Pakistan and China have been systematically killing Balochs.”

The fundamental fact with regards to Pakistan is that anyone who doesn’t belong to a particular feudal elite community -- predominantly comprising army generals and political leaders from its most favoured province of Punjab, are made to live a second-class citizen life. Whether it is the Balochs, Shias, Hazaras or Ahmedis -- none have been able to escape the state brutality by Pakistan.

Over the past few years, thousands of Baloch political activists and intellectuals have disappeared, many brutally killed by Pakistan’s snooping agency and army.

“Today, we are forced to kill or get killed. Today, we are losing our friends and families with a hope that world will listen to us and one day we’ll be able to get out of this bloodbath and will be able to escape the misrule of this Pakistani government,” said Bashir &nbsp;Although the region of Balochistan has been going through one of the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, it has failed to gather enough international attention.

In spite of the lack of international support, Baloch freedom fighters have intensified their rebellion against the Pakistani establishment. Baloch Liberation Army chief’s statements have certainly provided reinforcement to the movement that Pakistan is hell-bent on crushing through severe high handedness. &nbsp;

Pakistan’s nefarious agenda of filling coffers of Islamabad through systematic political exploitation of Balochistan, compounded by heightened military operations has left the resource and mineral-rich province as one of the most impoverished regions across the world.

Pakistan’s nefarious agenda of filling coffers of Islamabad through systematic political exploitation of Balochistan, compounded by heightened military operations has left the resource and mineral-rich province as one of the most impoverished regions across the world. Widespread economic depredations through a structured design are the reality of Balochistan. The locals, activists, and leaders who have dared raise their voice against the oppression have met with a brute high handedness of security forces. However, the freedom fighters who have been unrelenting in challenging the oppressive status quo in the region have resolved to resist the colonial forces of Pakistan. Underlining the atrocities being meted out to people in Balochistan Bashir Zaib Baloch, the new head of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) said the situation here is much grave than Palestine, Iraq, and in Afghanistan and sought international support in exposing Pakistan. Bashir Zaib Baloch took charge of BLA after its commander Aslam Baloch was killed in a suicide bombing last December. Through a recorded video he said: “Today, I say this to the entire world, to India, to the United States of America and the European Union; whether you believe it or not, hear it or not. It has been said before by our friends as well; if the manner in which Baloch genocide is being carried out gets exposed, the problems of Kashmir, Palestine, Iraq, and Afghanistan will appear insignificant.” The atrocities on Baloch people have increased since Islamabad and Beijing signed the multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The country has only stepped up its systematic violence in order to pave way for the much-hyped China Pakistan Economic Corridor (or CPEC) in recent times. The people in Balochistan, who are championing the cause of the Free Balochistan Movement, are opposing the project which they say has exploited all their natural resources. Baloch freedom fighters, however, have vowed to resist this subjugation till the end of their lives. Bashir Zaib Baloch added that “Pakistan and China, on the pretext of CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor), Gwadar Port, and Saindak project have unleashed their satanic designs in the region. Balochs are resisting them and will continue to do so till the end of their life as it is a matter of their identity. Still, they (Pakistan and China) have been aggressively plundering our resources. They have been trying hard to declare the unsuccessful project of CPEC as a game changer. Pakistan and China have been systematically killing Balochs.” The fundamental fact with regards to Pakistan is that anyone who doesn’t belong to a particular feudal elite community -- predominantly comprising army generals and political leaders from its most favoured province of Punjab, are made to live a second-class citizen life. Whether it is the Balochs, Shias, Hazaras or Ahmedis -- none have been able to escape the state brutality by Pakistan. Over the past few years, thousands of Baloch political activists and intellectuals have disappeared, many brutally killed by Pakistan’s snooping agency and army. “Today, we are forced to kill or get killed. Today, we are losing our friends and families with a hope that world will listen to us and one day we’ll be able to get out of this bloodbath and will be able to escape the misrule of this Pakistani government,” said Bashir Although the region of Balochistan has been going through one of the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, it has failed to gather enough international attention. In spite of the lack of international support, Baloch freedom fighters have intensified their rebellion against the Pakistani establishment. Baloch Liberation Army chief’s statements have certainly provided reinforcement to the movement that Pakistan is hell-bent on crushing through severe high handedness.

Baloch commander vows to resist Pakistani subjugation till end of life

A gunfight erupted&nbsp;between security forces and terrorists in Kellam Devsar area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, ANI reported quoting officials.

Upon receiving a tip-off about the militants, the security forces started a search operation in Kelam village. 
 
"As the cordon around the hiding militants was tightened, they fired at the security forces triggering the ongoing encounter," the police said. 
 
Authorities have suspended mobile Internet services in Kulgam as a precautionary measure.

No casualties or injuries reported so far.

Two terrorists from militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on February 1.

Similarly, on January 26, two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar.&nbsp;

The joint operation was carried out by 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Srinagar Police.&nbsp;

A gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in Kellam Devsar area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, ANI reported quoting officials. Upon receiving a tip-off about the militants, the security forces started a search operation in Kelam village.

A gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in Kellam Devsar area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, ANI reported quoting officials. Upon receiving a tip-off about the militants, the security forces started a search operation in Kelam village. "As the cordon around the hiding militants was tightened, they fired at the security forces triggering the ongoing encounter," the police said. Authorities have suspended mobile Internet services in Kulgam as a precautionary measure. No casualties or injuries reported so far. Two terrorists from militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on February 1. Similarly, on January 26, two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar. The joint operation was carried out by 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Srinagar Police.

J&K: Gunfight underway between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

Two&nbsp;terrorists have been killed in the encounter that started during a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zainapora. More details are awaited.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/encounter-underway-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-budgam-district-191710">Budgam district on Monday</a>.

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The encounter broke out between security forces and militants after the police launched a search and cordon operation.

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The operation was launched in Hapatnaar area of Budgam District following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

The search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on security forces, the official added.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported. Two terrorists have been killed in the encounter that started during a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zainapora.

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported. Two terrorists have been killed in the encounter that started during a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zainapora. More details are awaited. Meanwhile, two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Monday. J&K: An encounter has broken out between terrorists and security forces during a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zainapora. More details awaited. — ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2019 × The encounter broke out between security forces and militants after the police launched a search and cordon operation. #UPDATE Shopian encounter: Two terrorists have been neutralized by the security forces; Operation underway https://t.co/5xezyeKaIo — ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2019 × The operation was launched in Hapatnaar area of Budgam District following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. The search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on security forces, the official added. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K: Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian's Zainapora

Zimbabwe police manned checkpoints on many main roads on Saturday, searching vehicles for protesters allegedly involved in recent anti-government demonstrations.

A<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/total-internet-shutdown-in-zimbabwe-provider-191278"> crackdown by security forces</a> has been fiercely criticised by the UN human rights office, with allegations of shootings, beatings and abductions of opposition figures, activists and ordinary residents.

In pics: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/zimbabwe-anti-govt-protest-after-fuel-prices-hike-pastor-faces-trial-workers-reject-raise-in-salary-191379">Discord simmers in Zimbabwe as anti-government protest grips nation</a>

Police roadblocks were a notorious feature of daily life under former president Robert Mugabe.

But they largely disappeared after he was ousted by the military in November 2017 and succeeded by his former deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa.

"We want to tell members of the public that... we have already set up security checkpoints where police officers and other security institutions will be checking," police spokeswoman Charity Charamba told Saturday's state-owned Herald newspaper.

She said the checkpoints were to catch suspected looters and recover property stolen during protests that erupted after Mnangagwa last weekend announced a 150-per cent increase in petrol prices.

The Herald said 700 people had been arrested after the violent protests, which it blamed on the opposition MDC party and trade unions.

Police armed with assault rifles

Police checkpoints were in action on Saturday in the capital Harare and the second city Bulawayo, AFP reporters witnessed.

In Bulawayo, police officers armed with assault rifles manned roadblocks on every major route, conducting "stop and search" operations.

In both cities, customers seeking to stock up on basic goods tentatively returned to shops that opened for the first time since the protests started on Monday.

Long queues formed to buy bread and petrol, which are both in short supply due to Zimbabwe's long-burning economic crisis.

"Nothing has changed after the fuel price increase," said one motorist in a queue who identified himself only as Sonny.

Social media has been blocked by the government in an apparent attempt to suppress information about the security operation and alleged abuses.

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum said it had recorded at least 12 deaths, 78 gunshot injuries and more than 240 incidents of assault and torture.

The United Nations human rights office on Friday urged Harare to "stop the crackdown", voicing alarm over the security forces' "excessive use of force" which included reports of them using live ammunition.

And it called on Zimbabwe's government "to find ways of engaging with the population about their legitimate grievances".

Zimbabwe police manned checkpoints on many main roads on Saturday, searching vehicles for protesters allegedly involved in recent anti-government demonstrations.

Zimbabwe police manned checkpoints on many main roads on Saturday, searching vehicles for protesters allegedly involved in recent anti-government demonstrations. A crackdown by security forces has been fiercely criticised by the UN human rights office, with allegations of shootings, beatings and abductions of opposition figures, activists and ordinary residents. In pics: Discord simmers in Zimbabwe as anti-government protest grips nation Police roadblocks were a notorious feature of daily life under former president Robert Mugabe. But they largely disappeared after he was ousted by the military in November 2017 and succeeded by his former deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa. "We want to tell members of the public that... we have already set up security checkpoints where police officers and other security institutions will be checking," police spokeswoman Charity Charamba told Saturday's state-owned Herald newspaper. She said the checkpoints were to catch suspected looters and recover property stolen during protests that erupted after Mnangagwa last weekend announced a 150-per cent increase in petrol prices. The Herald said 700 people had been arrested after the violent protests, which it blamed on the opposition MDC party and trade unions. Police armed with assault rifles Police checkpoints were in action on Saturday in the capital Harare and the second city Bulawayo, AFP reporters witnessed. In Bulawayo, police officers armed with assault rifles manned roadblocks on every major route, conducting "stop and search" operations. In both cities, customers seeking to stock up on basic goods tentatively returned to shops that opened for the first time since the protests started on Monday. Long queues formed to buy bread and petrol, which are both in short supply due to Zimbabwe's long-burning economic crisis. "Nothing has changed after the fuel price increase," said one motorist in a queue who identified himself only as Sonny. Social media has been blocked by the government in an apparent attempt to suppress information about the security operation and alleged abuses. The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum said it had recorded at least 12 deaths, 78 gunshot injuries and more than 240 incidents of assault and torture. The United Nations human rights office on Friday urged Harare to "stop the crackdown", voicing alarm over the security forces' "excessive use of force" which included reports of them using live ammunition. And it called on Zimbabwe's government "to find ways of engaging with the population about their legitimate grievances".

Zimbabwe police erect road blocks to hunt protesters

India on Wednesday summoned a Pakistan High Commission official lodged a strong protest at the incidents of cross LoC terrorist infiltration and targeting of Indian civilians and security forces on 21 and 26 December 2018.

The release issued by Ministry of External Affairs said that New Delhi conveyed its "Grave Concern" at Pakistan’s continued support to cross-border terrorist infiltration into India, including "supporting cover fire provided by Pakistan forces."

The release added that "this year, despite repeated calls for restraint and adherence to the ceasefire understanding of 2003 for maintaining peace and tranquillity" Pakistan forces have "carried out over 1962 incidents of unprovoked ceasefire violations in which 50 Indians have lost their lives."

New Delhi asked Pakistan to fulfil "its bilateral commitment to not allow any territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner."

The Pakistani Army on Wednesday initiated unprovoked firing in Naoshera Sector resulting in fatal casualty of one civilian Bodhraj aged about 55 years, a resident of Deeing in Naoshera Tehsil.&nbsp;

On 21st, 2 Indian army soldiers died during unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Keran sector of Kupwara district. Late Subedar Gamar Bahadur Thapa and Subedar Raman Thapa sustained bullet injuries and later succumbed to the injury.&nbsp;

42-year-old Subedar Gamar Bahadur Thapa had joined the Army in 1993 and hailed from Karhiya Village in Rependehi district of Nepal. He is survived by his wife and two sons. 39-year-old Subedar Raman Thapa, 39 years of age, had joined the Army in 1996 and hailed from Tulsipur Village in Rependehi district of Nepal. He is survived by his wife and a son.

The development comes even as Indian diplomats have reported harassment by Pakistani agencies in the neighbouring country. According to the govt 15 army personnel, 12 BSF Personnel and 28 civilians have died in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in 2018.

India on Wednesday summoned a Pakistan High Commission official lodged a strong protest at the incidents of cross LoC terrorist infiltration and targeting of Indian civilians and security forces on 21 and 26 December 2018.

India on Wednesday summoned a Pakistan High Commission official lodged a strong protest at the incidents of cross LoC terrorist infiltration and targeting of Indian civilians and security forces on 21 and 26 December 2018. The release issued by Ministry of External Affairs said that New Delhi conveyed its "Grave Concern" at Pakistan’s continued support to cross-border terrorist infiltration into India, including "supporting cover fire provided by Pakistan forces." The release added that "this year, despite repeated calls for restraint and adherence to the ceasefire understanding of 2003 for maintaining peace and tranquillity" Pakistan forces have "carried out over 1962 incidents of unprovoked ceasefire violations in which 50 Indians have lost their lives." New Delhi asked Pakistan to fulfil "its bilateral commitment to not allow any territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner." The Pakistani Army on Wednesday initiated unprovoked firing in Naoshera Sector resulting in fatal casualty of one civilian Bodhraj aged about 55 years, a resident of Deeing in Naoshera Tehsil. On 21st, 2 Indian army soldiers died during unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Keran sector of Kupwara district. Late Subedar Gamar Bahadur Thapa and Subedar Raman Thapa sustained bullet injuries and later succumbed to the injury. 42-year-old Subedar Gamar Bahadur Thapa had joined the Army in 1993 and hailed from Karhiya Village in Rependehi district of Nepal. He is survived by his wife and two sons. 39-year-old Subedar Raman Thapa, 39 years of age, had joined the Army in 1996 and hailed from Tulsipur Village in Rependehi district of Nepal. He is survived by his wife and a son. The development comes even as Indian diplomats have reported harassment by Pakistani agencies in the neighbouring country. According to the govt 15 army personnel, 12 BSF Personnel and 28 civilians have died in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in 2018.

India summons Pakistan high commission official over incidents of killing of civilians and security forces

Three terrorists and one soldier have reportedly been killed in the ongoing encounter&nbsp;in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

An encounter broke out Saturday between militants and security forces, police said.

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The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Sirnoo village in Pulwama district of south Kashmir after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

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He said as the forces were conducting searches, the militants opened fire on them.

The forces retaliated, leading to an encounter, the official said.

He said the gunfight is going on. Further details are awaited.&nbsp;

Three terrorists and one soldier have reportedly been killed in the ongoing encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. An encounter broke out Saturday between militants and security forces, police said.

Three terrorists and one soldier have reportedly been killed in the ongoing encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. An encounter broke out Saturday between militants and security forces, police said. #UPDATE One soldier has lost his life in the encounter, operation continues https://t.co/a4v9CvcU1a — ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2018 × The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Sirnoo village in Pulwama district of south Kashmir after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between Security forces and terrorists in Pulwama district. (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/vQ1ryAxODJ — ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2018 × He said as the forces were conducting searches, the militants opened fire on them. The forces retaliated, leading to an encounter, the official said. He said the gunfight is going on. Further details are awaited.

Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists, one soldier dead in ongoing encounter in Pulwama district

Around 1 lakh security personnel have been deployed in Chhattisgarh for smooth conduct of the first phase of polling on November 12, a senior police official said Saturday.

The first phase of assembly polls will see voting in 18 seats spread over eight Naxal-affected districts in the state.

Naxal outfits have given calls for the boycott of the election and have also carried out three major attacks in the last fortnight which have claimed the lives of 13 people, including eight security personnel.

The security personnel, including central paramilitary force, have been deployed to ensure peaceful polling in the first phase, Chhattisgarh's Special Director General (Anti-Naxal Operations) D M Awasthi told.

In the last 10 days, over 300 IEDs were recovered from Bastar region and Rajnandgaon district by security forces, he said, adding that all necessary measures had been taken to thwart attempts by Maoists to disrupt the poll process.

A total of 650 companies, including those from paramilitary units like CRPF, BSF, ITBP and around 65,000 personnel from police forces of other states, have been sent by the Centre for the assembly polls, he said.

These units are apart from existing paramilitary personnel and 200 companies of state forces engaged in anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, the Special DG said.

He informed that around 650 polling booth parties were airlifted by helicopters Saturday to remote areas while other teams would be sent by road Sunday.

Indian Air Force and BSF choppers were pressed into service for the purpose, he said.

"As of now, the challenge is to escort all the polling parties safely to their destination in Naxal-affected areas and later it will be to conduct polls and bring back them safely," he said.

He said there are inputs of Naxals planning to plant improvised explosive devices to target security forces and, therefore, a hawk-eye was being kept on roads in such areas.

He said forces that had arrived from other states have been advised to avoid using any road unless it had been sanitised by "road opening parties" (ROPs) or had been subject to a de-mining exercise to detect and clear IEDs.

These forces have also been asked to avoid patrolling on foot as Naxals are known to place iron spikes to inflict injuries, Awasthi said.

Police have been asked to maintain a strict vigil on the borders with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, he said.

Polling in 10 constituencies Mohla-Manpur, Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Kanker, Keshkal, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur and Konta will start at 7 am and end at 3 pm.

In the other eight seats Khairgarh, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Dongargaon, Khujji, Bastar, Jagdalpur and Chitrakot the polling time will be 8 am to 5 pm.

On November 8, four civilians and a CISF jawan were killed when Naxals detonated a bus with an improvised explosive device in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.

On October 30, three police personnel and a cameraman of national broadcaster Doordarshan were killed in a Maoist attack in Aranpur area of Dantewada.

On October 27, four CRPF personnel, belonging to 168th battalion were killed and two others injured after Maoists blew up their bulletproof bunker vehicle in Awapalli area of Bijapur district.&nbsp;

Around 1 lakh security personnel have been deployed in Chhattisgarh for smooth conduct of the first phase of polling on November 12, a senior police official said Saturday.

Around 1 lakh security personnel have been deployed in Chhattisgarh for smooth conduct of the first phase of polling on November 12, a senior police official said Saturday. The first phase of assembly polls will see voting in 18 seats spread over eight Naxal-affected districts in the state. Naxal outfits have given calls for the boycott of the election and have also carried out three major attacks in the last fortnight which have claimed the lives of 13 people, including eight security personnel. The security personnel, including central paramilitary force, have been deployed to ensure peaceful polling in the first phase, Chhattisgarh's Special Director General (Anti-Naxal Operations) D M Awasthi told. In the last 10 days, over 300 IEDs were recovered from Bastar region and Rajnandgaon district by security forces, he said, adding that all necessary measures had been taken to thwart attempts by Maoists to disrupt the poll process. A total of 650 companies, including those from paramilitary units like CRPF, BSF, ITBP and around 65,000 personnel from police forces of other states, have been sent by the Centre for the assembly polls, he said. These units are apart from existing paramilitary personnel and 200 companies of state forces engaged in anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, the Special DG said. He informed that around 650 polling booth parties were airlifted by helicopters Saturday to remote areas while other teams would be sent by road Sunday. Indian Air Force and BSF choppers were pressed into service for the purpose, he said. "As of now, the challenge is to escort all the polling parties safely to their destination in Naxal-affected areas and later it will be to conduct polls and bring back them safely," he said. He said there are inputs of Naxals planning to plant improvised explosive devices to target security forces and, therefore, a hawk-eye was being kept on roads in such areas. He said forces that had arrived from other states have been advised to avoid using any road unless it had been sanitised by "road opening parties" (ROPs) or had been subject to a de-mining exercise to detect and clear IEDs. These forces have also been asked to avoid patrolling on foot as Naxals are known to place iron spikes to inflict injuries, Awasthi said. Police have been asked to maintain a strict vigil on the borders with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, he said. Polling in 10 constituencies Mohla-Manpur, Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Kanker, Keshkal, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur and Konta will start at 7 am and end at 3 pm. In the other eight seats Khairgarh, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Dongargaon, Khujji, Bastar, Jagdalpur and Chitrakot the polling time will be 8 am to 5 pm. On November 8, four civilians and a CISF jawan were killed when Naxals detonated a bus with an improvised explosive device in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district. On October 30, three police personnel and a cameraman of national broadcaster Doordarshan were killed in a Maoist attack in Aranpur area of Dantewada. On October 27, four CRPF personnel, belonging to 168th battalion were killed and two others injured after Maoists blew up their bulletproof bunker vehicle in Awapalli area of Bijapur district.

Chhattisgarh elections: 1 lakh security forces deployed, says Special DGP

The BSF sub-inspector injured in the encounter today with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district has died from his injuries.&nbsp;

A Maoist was killed and another apprehended in the encounter.

ANI reported that the Maoists triggered 6 IEDs, planted in a row between the villages of Gome and Gattakal in Koyalibeda, at one go.&nbsp;

Chhattisgarh goes to the polls tomorrow.

The sub-inspector was identified as Mahinder Singh. He had been airlifted to Raipur but doctors were unable to save him.&nbsp;

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This is the fourth IED blast triggered by the Maoists in the state in the last 15 days and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/chattisgarh-goes-to-polls-tomorrow-naxals-have-carried-out-6-attacks-in-last-15-days-176627">the sixth attack</a>.&nbsp;

Three of those attacks were major and left 13 people dead, including a Doordarshan cameraman. The Maoists don't usually attack journalists but the cameraman and his colleagues had been travelling with security forces.&nbsp;

They were in the state to cover the elections.&nbsp;

Chhattisgarh will go to the polls over two phases — tomorrow and on November 20.&nbsp;Some 1 lakh security personnel have been deployed in the state for the polls.

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Chhattisgarh: Encounter underway in Bijapur between security forces and Maoists. One Maoist dead, one apprehended. Arms and ammunition recovered. Operation continues
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ANI added that security forces had recovered arms and ammunition from Sunday's encounter site.&nbsp;

The BSF sub-inspector injured in the encounter today with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district has died from his injuries. A Maoist was killed and another apprehended in the encounter.

The BSF sub-inspector injured in the encounter today with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district has died from his injuries. A Maoist was killed and another apprehended in the encounter. ANI reported that the Maoists triggered 6 IEDs, planted in a row between the villages of Gome and Gattakal in Koyalibeda, at one go. Chhattisgarh goes to the polls tomorrow. The sub-inspector was identified as Mahinder Singh. He had been airlifted to Raipur but doctors were unable to save him. #Chhattisgarh: BSF personnel SI Mahender Singh who was injured in IED blast in Kanker's Koyali beda today, has succumbed to injuries. — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2018 × This is the fourth IED blast triggered by the Maoists in the state in the last 15 days and the sixth attack. Three of those attacks were major and left 13 people dead, including a Doordarshan cameraman. The Maoists don't usually attack journalists but the cameraman and his colleagues had been travelling with security forces. They were in the state to cover the elections. Chhattisgarh will go to the polls over two phases — tomorrow and on November 20. Some 1 lakh security personnel have been deployed in the state for the polls. #UPDATE A set of 6 IEDs were planted in a series and were set off in one go between village Gome and Gattakal in Koyali beda #Chhattisgarh https://t.co/p8NvgTogDA — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2018 × Chhattisgarh: Encounter underway in Bijapur between security forces and Maoists. One Maoist dead, one apprehended. Arms and ammunition recovered. Operation continues — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2018 × Preparations underway ahead of the first phase of voting in #ChhattisgarhElections2018 tomorrow. Visuals from Rajnandangaon pic.twitter.com/eZywQTtPPA — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2018 × ANI added that security forces had recovered arms and ammunition from Sunday's encounter site.

Day before Chhattisgarh polls, BSF sub-inspector, Maoist killed in encounter

Two terrorists were&nbsp;killed by security forces in the ongoing encounter which started in Malganipora area of Sopore in Baramulla district on Friday morning.&nbsp;

One soldier was also killed during the gunbattle.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Pazalpora village of Dangiwacha town in the north Kashmir district this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

The official said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists&nbsp;fired at the search party.

Heavy firing has been going on from both sides. Further information is awaited.

Reports say that internet services in the area have been suspended as a precautionary measure.

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The encounter comes hours after another army jawan was killed in a sniper fire by terrorists in Tral area of South Kashmir. Terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack on a camp of the 42 Rashtriya Rifles.

The terrorists used carried out the attack in Luragam around 9 pm, killing Sepoy Ngamsiamliana, who was on the guard duty. Another hjawan was injured in the attack.

Two terrorists were killed by security forces in the ongoing encounter which started in Malganipora area of Sopore in Baramulla district on Friday morning. One soldier was also killed during the gunbattle.

Two terrorists were killed by security forces in the ongoing encounter which started in Malganipora area of Sopore in Baramulla district on Friday morning. One soldier was also killed during the gunbattle. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Pazalpora village of Dangiwacha town in the north Kashmir district this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. The official said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired at the search party. Heavy firing has been going on from both sides. Further information is awaited. Reports say that internet services in the area have been suspended as a precautionary measure. #Visuals: An encounter between terrorists and security forces has started in north Kashmir's Sopore. #JammuAndKashmir (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/8KeYHE5bLr — ANI (@ANI) October 26, 2018 × The encounter comes hours after another army jawan was killed in a sniper fire by terrorists in Tral area of South Kashmir. Terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack on a camp of the 42 Rashtriya Rifles. The terrorists used carried out the attack in Luragam around 9 pm, killing Sepoy Ngamsiamliana, who was on the guard duty. Another hjawan was injured in the attack.

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