Days after United States President Donald Trump slammed Pakistan for providing safe haven to Osama Bin Laden and justified the aid cut to the country, the outgoing <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-postponed-us-talks-because-they-werent-ready-nikki-haley-176424">American ambassador</a> to United Nation <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/nikki-haley-resigns-from-trump-cabinet-speculation-is-she-may-run-against-him-in-2020-170533">Nikki Haley</a> has said that country continues to harbour terrorist and Washington should not give them any money.

In an interview to The Atlantic, Nikki Haley said, "look at Pakistan. Giving them over a billion dollars, and they continue to harbour terrorists that turn around and kill our soldiers—that’s never okay. We shouldn’t even give them a dollar until they correct it. Use the billion dollars. That’s not a small amount of change.".

Haley's response came on a question by The Atlantic's Uri Friedman asking, what does she feel about "What America’s role is?"

Talking about American Aid, Haley said, "We don’t need to be giving money to countries that say “Death to America.” We don’t need to be giving money to countries that go behind our back and try and stop us from doing things. We don’t need to be giving money to those that don’t want to be our partners, because there’s a lot of countries that do want to be our partners, and we just need to be smart about it."

Remember, In an interview to Fox news channel US President Trump had said Pakistan doesn't &nbsp;"do a damn thing for us." and slammed Islamabad for providing a safe haven to 9/11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden.

The first tweet this year by US President was on Pakistan aid cut and the "lies and deceit". He tweeted on 1 January that "The United States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies &amp; deceit, thinking of our leaders as fools. They give safe haven to the terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan, with little help. No more!"

In an email reply to WION, the Pentagon had confirmed that the US had suspended, Coalition Support Funds (CSF) security assistance that Washington provides to Pakistan, last January. The suspension remains in place totalling approximately $1.66 billion in security assistance dollars to Pakistan that has been frozen to date.&nbsp;

US-Pakistan relations have&nbsp;deteriorated due to inaction by Pakistan on terror groups in its territory. US President and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan also had a Twitter spat in which Khan said the US is making Islamabad a scapegoat due to its failures in Afghanistan.

The development comes days after, India slammed Pakistan at United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) for destabilising Afghanistan and continuing to provide sanctuaries to terror organisations in its territory.&nbsp;

Indian Diplomat Eenam Gambhir while delivering India's statement in UNGA said, " Offensives are planned and launched by those who are harboured in safe havens in the neighbourhood of Afghanistan. These sanctuaries have, for years, provided safety for the dark agendas of ideologically and operationally-fused terror networks like the Taliban, Haqqani network, Daesh, Al-Qaeda and its prescribed affiliates such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed".

Days after United States President Donald Trump slammed Pakistan for providing safe haven to Osama Bin Laden and justified the aid cut to the country, the outgoing American ambassador to United Nation Nikki Haley has said that country continues to harbour terrorist and Washington should not give them any money.

Days after United States President Donald Trump slammed Pakistan for providing safe haven to Osama Bin Laden and justified the aid cut to the country, the outgoing American ambassador to United Nation Nikki Haley has said that country continues to harbour terrorist and Washington should not give them any money. In an interview to The Atlantic, Nikki Haley said, "look at Pakistan. Giving them over a billion dollars, and they continue to harbour terrorists that turn around and kill our soldiers—that’s never okay. We shouldn’t even give them a dollar until they correct it. Use the billion dollars. That’s not a small amount of change.". Haley's response came on a question by The Atlantic's Uri Friedman asking, what does she feel about "What America’s role is?" Talking about American Aid, Haley said, "We don’t need to be giving money to countries that say “Death to America.” We don’t need to be giving money to countries that go behind our back and try and stop us from doing things. We don’t need to be giving money to those that don’t want to be our partners, because there’s a lot of countries that do want to be our partners, and we just need to be smart about it." Remember, In an interview to Fox news channel US President Trump had said Pakistan doesn't "do a damn thing for us." and slammed Islamabad for providing a safe haven to 9/11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden. The first tweet this year by US President was on Pakistan aid cut and the "lies and deceit". He tweeted on 1 January that "The United States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies & deceit, thinking of our leaders as fools. They give safe haven to the terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan, with little help. No more!" In an email reply to WION, the Pentagon had confirmed that the US had suspended, Coalition Support Funds (CSF) security assistance that Washington provides to Pakistan, last January. The suspension remains in place totalling approximately $1.66 billion in security assistance dollars to Pakistan that has been frozen to date. US-Pakistan relations have deteriorated due to inaction by Pakistan on terror groups in its territory. US President and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan also had a Twitter spat in which Khan said the US is making Islamabad a scapegoat due to its failures in Afghanistan. The development comes days after, India slammed Pakistan at United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) for destabilising Afghanistan and continuing to provide sanctuaries to terror organisations in its territory. Indian Diplomat Eenam Gambhir while delivering India's statement in UNGA said, " Offensives are planned and launched by those who are harboured in safe havens in the neighbourhood of Afghanistan. These sanctuaries have, for years, provided safety for the dark agendas of ideologically and operationally-fused terror networks like the Taliban, Haqqani network, Daesh, Al-Qaeda and its prescribed affiliates such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed".

Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists: Nikki Haley

Breaking News: 3 terrorists gunned down in Srinagar encounter

Security forces killed three militants Sunday on the outskirts of Srinagar — the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir — during an encounter, the Army said.

“Three terrorists have been killed in the Mujgund operation,” an Army official said.

He said weapons have been recovered from the site of encounter.

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation near Srinagar-Bandipora road in Mujgund area on the outskirts of the city here Saturday evening.

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The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired on the search party.

While the encounter had stopped during the night, the security forces continued to maintain a tight cordon in the area to stop militants from escaping. The encounter resumed Sunday morning and in the gunfight, three militants were killed, the official said.

Their identity and group affiliations are yet to be ascertained.Authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the city.

Security forces killed three militants Sunday on the outskirts of Srinagar — the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir — during an encounter, the Army said. “Three terrorists have been killed in the Mujgund operation,” an Army official said.

Security forces killed three militants Sunday on the outskirts of Srinagar — the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir — during an encounter, the Army said. “Three terrorists have been killed in the Mujgund operation,” an Army official said. He said weapons have been recovered from the site of encounter. Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation near Srinagar-Bandipora road in Mujgund area on the outskirts of the city here Saturday evening. #JammuAndKashmir: Three terrorists have been neutralied in Mujgund encounter in Srinagar. 5 security personnel have been injured. Weapons and other warlike stores have been recovered. Search operation is underway. (visuals deferred by unspecified time). pic.twitter.com/m3qC862ZGv — ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2018 × The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired on the search party. While the encounter had stopped during the night, the security forces continued to maintain a tight cordon in the area to stop militants from escaping. The encounter resumed Sunday morning and in the gunfight, three militants were killed, the official said. Their identity and group affiliations are yet to be ascertained.Authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the city.

J&K: Three terrorists killed in encounter outside Srinagar

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Four terrorists and a Para commando were killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Nadigam area of South Kashmir's Shopian district.

A Senior Police official has confirmed the report.

The officer further said that the identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.&nbsp;

A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces this morning in the area after intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

The Valley has been witnessing a spurt in terror activities for the past few months.

On November 18, two terrorists associated with terror outfit Al-Badr were killed in an encounter in Rebban area of Shopian district.

On the same day, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan lost his life after terrorists opened fire on a CRPF camp at Railway Colony in Pulwama`s Kakapora area.

Four terrorists and a Para commando were killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Nadigam area of South Kashmir's Shopian district. A Senior Police official has confirmed the report.

Four terrorists and a Para commando were killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Nadigam area of South Kashmir's Shopian district. A Senior Police official has confirmed the report. The officer further said that the identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained. A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces this morning in the area after intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. The Valley has been witnessing a spurt in terror activities for the past few months. On November 18, two terrorists associated with terror outfit Al-Badr were killed in an encounter in Rebban area of Shopian district. On the same day, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan lost his life after terrorists opened fire on a CRPF camp at Railway Colony in Pulwama`s Kakapora area.

Four terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Shopian district

The Jammu and Kashmir police recovered a bullet-riddled body of a civilian in Pulwama district; news agency ANi reported.

According to report the civilian, identified as Nadeem Manzoor was a resident of Safanagri Shopian. He was forcibly abducted and killed by the terrorists.

His bullet-riddled body was retrieved by police from Kilora, Pulwama.

The incident occurred in the intervening night of November 15-16.&nbsp;

The local police have&nbsp;registered a case and the investigation is underway.

The Jammu and Kashmir police recovered a bullet-riddled body of a civilian in Pulwama district; news agency ANi reported. According to report the civilian, identified as Nadeem Manzoor was a resident of Safanagri Shopian.

The Jammu and Kashmir police recovered a bullet-riddled body of a civilian in Pulwama district; news agency ANi reported. According to report the civilian, identified as Nadeem Manzoor was a resident of Safanagri Shopian. He was forcibly abducted and killed by the terrorists. His bullet-riddled body was retrieved by police from Kilora, Pulwama. The incident occurred in the intervening night of November 15-16. The local police have registered a case and the investigation is underway.

J&K: Terrorists forcibly abduct and kill civillian in Pulwama

Pakistan's Supreme Court Friday ordered the authorities to restrain from acquitting 68 terrorists convicted by military courts on terrorism charges.

The release of the convicts was earlier ordered by the Peshawar High Court (PHC).

All 68 were sentenced by the military courts in different cases but they challenged the conviction in the PHC which on October 18 overturned the sentence and ordered the authorities to set them free.

The acquittal order was challenged by the Defence Ministry on behalf of army in the Supreme Court, where a two-member bench headed by Justice Azmat Saeed heard the case.

Additional Attorney General Sajid Ilyas Bhatti told the apex court that the high court failed to take into account the accurate review of the facts. 
He argued that all convicts were involved in acts of militancy and were convicted by the military courts after due process of law.

The court after hearing argument ordered jail authorities that convicts be released until final adjudication of the appeal.

The court also issued notices to the parties and adjourned the case indefinitely.

The military courts were set up for speedy trial of militants after they attacked an Army-run school in Peshawar in December 2014 and killed around 150 people, mostly students.

The military courts work in secrecy and their decision are made public when endorsed by the Army Chief.

However, details like venue and dates of trial and officials involved are withheld due to security reasons.

Pakistan's Supreme Court Friday ordered the authorities to restrain from acquitting 68 terrorists convicted by military courts on terrorism charges. The release of the convicts was earlier ordered by the Peshawar High Court (PHC).

Pakistan's Supreme Court Friday ordered the authorities to restrain from acquitting 68 terrorists convicted by military courts on terrorism charges. The release of the convicts was earlier ordered by the Peshawar High Court (PHC). All 68 were sentenced by the military courts in different cases but they challenged the conviction in the PHC which on October 18 overturned the sentence and ordered the authorities to set them free. The acquittal order was challenged by the Defence Ministry on behalf of army in the Supreme Court, where a two-member bench headed by Justice Azmat Saeed heard the case. Additional Attorney General Sajid Ilyas Bhatti told the apex court that the high court failed to take into account the accurate review of the facts. He argued that all convicts were involved in acts of militancy and were convicted by the military courts after due process of law. The court after hearing argument ordered jail authorities that convicts be released until final adjudication of the appeal. The court also issued notices to the parties and adjourned the case indefinitely. The military courts were set up for speedy trial of militants after they attacked an Army-run school in Peshawar in December 2014 and killed around 150 people, mostly students. The military courts work in secrecy and their decision are made public when endorsed by the Army Chief. However, details like venue and dates of trial and officials involved are withheld due to security reasons.

Pak Supreme Court stays high court order to acquit 68 terrorists convicted by military courts 

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter between terrorist and security forces in Shopian's Sadnagri in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

The operation began early morning on Tuesday and lasted for over an hour.&nbsp;

The identity of the terrorists has not been revealed yet.&nbsp;

There have been no collateral damages in the encounter.

Meanwhile, two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.&nbsp;

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khudpora area on Saturday evening following information about the presence of the militants there, a police officer said.

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter between terrorist and security forces in Shopian's Sadnagri in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning. The operation began early morning on Tuesday and lasted for over an hour.

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter between terrorist and security forces in Shopian's Sadnagri in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning. The operation began early morning on Tuesday and lasted for over an hour. The identity of the terrorists has not been revealed yet. There have been no collateral damages in the encounter. Meanwhile, two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khudpora area on Saturday evening following information about the presence of the militants there, a police officer said.

J&K: Two terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian's Sadnagri

As many as 25 terrorists from the Islamic State (ISIS) group were killed in US-led airstrikes in northern Iraq's Kirkuk province on Sunday.

The US-led coalition forces carried out aerial attacks in the oil-rich province in response to an attack by the terror group that targetted a high-voltage transmission line in Havice region, which occurred on Saturday, senior Iraqi security official Major General Maan al-Saadi told Anadolu News Agency.

Also, the airstrikes destroyed two shelters where the ISIS terrorists had been hiding.

In December last year, Iraq declared victory over the Islamic State (IS), which had seized control of nearly a third of the country in 2014. However, in some parts of the war-torn country, the IS maintains a network of "sleeper cells".

Both the US-led forces and the Iraqi government have been conducting several airstrikes to clear out the terror camps, particularly in the northern parts of Iraq.

As many as 25 terrorists from the Islamic State (ISIS) group were killed in US-led airstrikes in northern Iraq's Kirkuk province on Sunday. The US-led coalition forces carried out aerial attacks in the oil-rich province in response to an attack by the terror group that targetted a high-voltage transmission line in Havice region, which occurred on Saturday, senior Iraqi security official Major General Maan al-Saadi told Anadolu News Agency.

As many as 25 terrorists from the Islamic State (ISIS) group were killed in US-led airstrikes in northern Iraq's Kirkuk province on Sunday. The US-led coalition forces carried out aerial attacks in the oil-rich province in response to an attack by the terror group that targetted a high-voltage transmission line in Havice region, which occurred on Saturday, senior Iraqi security official Major General Maan al-Saadi told Anadolu News Agency. Also, the airstrikes destroyed two shelters where the ISIS terrorists had been hiding. In December last year, Iraq declared victory over the Islamic State (IS), which had seized control of nearly a third of the country in 2014. However, in some parts of the war-torn country, the IS maintains a network of "sleeper cells". Both the US-led forces and the Iraqi government have been conducting several airstrikes to clear out the terror camps, particularly in the northern parts of Iraq.

25 ISIS terrorists killed in US airstrikes in Iraq

Two Hizbul Mujahideen&nbsp;terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Sunday.

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khudpora area on Saturday evening following information about the presence of the militants there, a police officer said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants opened fire towards the security forces, who retaliated.

Two terrorists were killed in the encounter while two others managed to escape, he said.

"A couple of terrorists managed to escape from the site as blood trails have been seen there," he added.

The slain militants have been identified as Mohammad Irfan Bhat and Shahid Mir. While Bhat had joined militant ranks last year, Mir was part of an arms case from 2004, a police spokesperosn said.

"Incriminating material, including arms and ammunition, have been recovered from the encounter site.&nbsp;

Police have registered a case and started investigations," he said.&nbsp;

Two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Sunday. The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khudpora area on Saturday evening following information about the presence of the militants there, a police officer said.

Two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Sunday. The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khudpora area on Saturday evening following information about the presence of the militants there, a police officer said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants opened fire towards the security forces, who retaliated. Two terrorists were killed in the encounter while two others managed to escape, he said. "A couple of terrorists managed to escape from the site as blood trails have been seen there," he added. The slain militants have been identified as Mohammad Irfan Bhat and Shahid Mir. While Bhat had joined militant ranks last year, Mir was part of an arms case from 2004, a police spokesperosn said. "Incriminating material, including arms and ammunition, have been recovered from the encounter site. Police have registered a case and started investigations," he said.

J&K: Two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed in encounter

The US on Tuesday said the recent removal of the ban on Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation runs counter to Pakistan's commitment to the&nbsp;Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and would jeopardise the country's ability to meet its commitments to fight terrorism under the UN Security Council resolution.

The JuD and FIF are no longer on the list of banned outfits in Pakistan after a recent lapse of an ordinance led to the lifting of the ban on these terrorist organisations.

The ordinance lapsed after the new Imran Khan government did not extend it.

Speaking to WION, the US State Department said that the lifting of the ban runs&nbsp;counter to Islamabad's commitments. The department added&nbsp;that it will jeopardise Pakistan's ability to meet its commitment under UNSC resolution 1267.

United States is deeply concerned that this development will jeopardize Pakistan’s ability to meet its commitments under UN Security Council Resolution 1267 to freeze and prevent the raising and moving of funds belonging to or associated with UN-designated terrorist groups.

The State Department said that, "As we have said before, the United States is deeply concerned that this development will jeopardize Pakistan’s ability to meet its commitments under UN Security Council Resolution 1267 to freeze and prevent the raising and moving of funds belonging to or associated with UN-designated terrorist groups. This development underscores the importance of Pakistan urgently enacting legislation that formally proscribes Jamaat- ud -Dawa (JuD) and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation (FiF)".

The department also asked Pakistan to enact legislation.

India has been pushing Pakistan to bring to justice the terrorists responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Saeed is the co-founder of the Lashkar-e- Taiba.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US on Tuesday said the recent removal of the ban on Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation runs counter to Pakistan's commitment to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and would jeopardise the country's ability to meet its commitments to fight terrorism under the UN Security Council resolution.

The US on Tuesday said the recent removal of the ban on Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation runs counter to Pakistan's commitment to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and would jeopardise the country's ability to meet its commitments to fight terrorism under the UN Security Council resolution. The JuD and FIF are no longer on the list of banned outfits in Pakistan after a recent lapse of an ordinance led to the lifting of the ban on these terrorist organisations. The ordinance lapsed after the new Imran Khan government did not extend it. Speaking to WION, the US State Department said that the lifting of the ban runs counter to Islamabad's commitments. The department added that it will jeopardise Pakistan's ability to meet its commitment under UNSC resolution 1267. United States is deeply concerned that this development will jeopardize Pakistan’s ability to meet its commitments under UN Security Council Resolution 1267 to freeze and prevent the raising and moving of funds belonging to or associated with UN-designated terrorist groups. The State Department said that, "As we have said before, the United States is deeply concerned that this development will jeopardize Pakistan’s ability to meet its commitments under UN Security Council Resolution 1267 to freeze and prevent the raising and moving of funds belonging to or associated with UN-designated terrorist groups. This development underscores the importance of Pakistan urgently enacting legislation that formally proscribes Jamaat- ud -Dawa (JuD) and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation (FiF)". The department also asked Pakistan to enact legislation. India has been pushing Pakistan to bring to justice the terrorists responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Saeed is the co-founder of the Lashkar-e- Taiba. (With inputs from agencies)

US State Department slams Pakistan on JUD being removed from ban list

Bodies of two terrorists have been recovered in Pulwama's Tral town following an exchange of fire between terrorists and security personnel, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Wednesday.

The police further informed that they have recovered arms and ammunition, including M4 and AK 47 rifles and other incriminating materials from the site of the encounter.

The dead terrorists have been identified as Showkat Ahmad, a resident of Tral, and Usman from Pakistan.

In its statement, the state police said, "The terrorists were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the same group was involved in a series of attacks and firing on the security forces'&nbsp;camp from a distance, in recent times. They were also involved in many other civilian atrocities in the area. The police investigation has started."

The Police have also cautioned citizens not to venture near the encounter zone as stray explosive materials can prove to be dangerous.

"People are requested to cooperate with police till the area is completely sanitised and cleared of all the explosives materials if any," the police said. 
&nbsp;

Bodies of two terrorists have been recovered in Pulwama's Tral town following an exchange of fire between terrorists and security personnel, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Wednesday.

Bodies of two terrorists have been recovered in Pulwama's Tral town following an exchange of fire between terrorists and security personnel, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Wednesday. The police further informed that they have recovered arms and ammunition, including M4 and AK 47 rifles and other incriminating materials from the site of the encounter. The dead terrorists have been identified as Showkat Ahmad, a resident of Tral, and Usman from Pakistan. In its statement, the state police said, "The terrorists were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the same group was involved in a series of attacks and firing on the security forces' camp from a distance, in recent times. They were also involved in many other civilian atrocities in the area. The police investigation has started." The Police have also cautioned citizens not to venture near the encounter zone as stray explosive materials can prove to be dangerous. "People are requested to cooperate with police till the area is completely sanitised and cleared of all the explosives materials if any," the police said.

J&K: Bodies of 2 terrorists, ammunition recovered in Tral

The desperation to see his parents prompted Jammu and Kashmir Police's sub-inspector Imtiyaz Ahmed Mir to shave off his beard and change appearance in his unsuccessful attempt to dodge militants who had laid a death trap for him in his village, his colleagues said on Sunday.

A peace votary, 30-year-old Mir was shot dead by militants at Wahibug in the militancy-infested Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Sunday afternoon when he was on his way home.

Posted in the CID department, Mir had been warned against venturing into his village as there was a possibility of an attack by militant groups, who have been targeting policemen in the state recently.

"I had told him that he should not go as militants could attack. But he was desperate to see his parents who reside at Sontabugh in the interiors of Pulwama district," recalled one of his supervising officers.

This morning as he was preparing to leave for home, he came with a changed appearance. He shaved off his beard and decided to use his personal vehicle to go to his native village, the officer said.

"Now they (militants) will not be able to recognise me" were possibly his last words to his officer before he left for home with a smiling face as he was seeing his parents after a long time.

Mir is survived by his father and mother.

A passionate officer, who was considered as an able person in handling operations, was pained to see his colleagues getting killed by militants, especially on the day of Shab-e-Qadar, the holiest night in the fasting month of Ramzan, when two policemen were killed in Pulwama.

After the killings, he wrote on his Facebook account on June 12: "So the job is done!!! Another feat achieved!! Once again the auspicious night became the victim!! Once again we will witness people justifying those dastardly acts!! Once again we will witness silence from the other camp!! Once again we will witness grand wreath laying ceremonies!! But who is going to tell the little children that their fathers were the victims.

How many lives more do you want!! How can a Muslim kill another one.... How could that killer eat sehri after making a child orphan!! Is there anyone who is going to fill the void !!!! For heaven's sake stop this mindless violence ... I don't blame anyone except India and Pakistan who are making merry in their own countries and killing people mindlessly !! Talk peace !! Talk peace !! talk peace!! Cant bear it now!!!"

Son of a retired police officer, Mir, who was from 2010 batch of sub-inspector, had served in Ganderbal district of South Kashmir for five years before being transferred to Kulgam district last year.

He was shifted to the CID department in March this year and his superiors recalled his dedication towards his work.

Militants have been targeting policemen in the state and killed two special police officer and a constable last month, triggering an unrest in the lower ranks of the force with some SPOs declaring their resignation on social media.

In fact, some militants had claimed that Mir had also submitted his resignation.

When the body of Mir was being brought to Pulwama district lines by a police team from Wahibugh, it was attacked by stone pelters as security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Chewa and the area where he was shot dead.

The police have also launched a probe to ascertain how the information about his journey to home had been leaked to militant groups, who had been waiting to ambush him at Wahibugh.

Reacting to the police officer's killing, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "Very unfortunate &amp; highly condemnable. These killings are aimed at destroying the morale of the police force &amp; we must guard against all such attempts. My heartfelt sympathies to the family and colleagues of Mir Imtiyaz."

A wreath-laying ceremony for Mir, who was killed "in a cowardly act of terror", was held at the District Police Lines in Pulwama, a spokesman said.

Civil and police officers led by Inspector General of Police S P Pani laid floral wreaths and paid rich tributes to the police officer, the spokesman said.

His Facebook page was full of condolence messages from his friends and others who remembered him as a soft gentleman.

Ranji cricketer from Kashmir Valley Samiullah Beg recalled his meeting with Mir, saying a "few years back, a good looking police officer came up to me amid a large public gathering, during my site visit in my area and asked for autograph. Surprised as I was, I enquired more and he turned out to be an ardent cricket fan from south Kashmir, who had followed my career from ab-initio. He had more knowledge of my cricketing milestones than even closest of my friends".

"Years later, today I saw his body on Facebook, being shot dead...Kashmiris are getting killed across the divide and their seems no immediate end to it. Unfortunate! Is the word."&nbsp;

The desperation to see his parents prompted Jammu and Kashmir Police's sub-inspector Imtiyaz Ahmed Mir to shave off his beard and change appearance in his unsuccessful attempt to dodge militants who had laid a death trap for him in his village, his colleagues said on Sunday.

The desperation to see his parents prompted Jammu and Kashmir Police's sub-inspector Imtiyaz Ahmed Mir to shave off his beard and change appearance in his unsuccessful attempt to dodge militants who had laid a death trap for him in his village, his colleagues said on Sunday. A peace votary, 30-year-old Mir was shot dead by militants at Wahibug in the militancy-infested Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Sunday afternoon when he was on his way home. Posted in the CID department, Mir had been warned against venturing into his village as there was a possibility of an attack by militant groups, who have been targeting policemen in the state recently. "I had told him that he should not go as militants could attack. But he was desperate to see his parents who reside at Sontabugh in the interiors of Pulwama district," recalled one of his supervising officers. This morning as he was preparing to leave for home, he came with a changed appearance. He shaved off his beard and decided to use his personal vehicle to go to his native village, the officer said. "Now they (militants) will not be able to recognise me" were possibly his last words to his officer before he left for home with a smiling face as he was seeing his parents after a long time. Mir is survived by his father and mother. A passionate officer, who was considered as an able person in handling operations, was pained to see his colleagues getting killed by militants, especially on the day of Shab-e-Qadar, the holiest night in the fasting month of Ramzan, when two policemen were killed in Pulwama. After the killings, he wrote on his Facebook account on June 12: "So the job is done!!! Another feat achieved!! Once again the auspicious night became the victim!! Once again we will witness people justifying those dastardly acts!! Once again we will witness silence from the other camp!! Once again we will witness grand wreath laying ceremonies!! But who is going to tell the little children that their fathers were the victims. How many lives more do you want!! How can a Muslim kill another one.... How could that killer eat sehri after making a child orphan!! Is there anyone who is going to fill the void !!!! For heaven's sake stop this mindless violence ... I don't blame anyone except India and Pakistan who are making merry in their own countries and killing people mindlessly !! Talk peace !! Talk peace !! talk peace!! Cant bear it now!!!" Son of a retired police officer, Mir, who was from 2010 batch of sub-inspector, had served in Ganderbal district of South Kashmir for five years before being transferred to Kulgam district last year. He was shifted to the CID department in March this year and his superiors recalled his dedication towards his work. Militants have been targeting policemen in the state and killed two special police officer and a constable last month, triggering an unrest in the lower ranks of the force with some SPOs declaring their resignation on social media. In fact, some militants had claimed that Mir had also submitted his resignation. When the body of Mir was being brought to Pulwama district lines by a police team from Wahibugh, it was attacked by stone pelters as security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Chewa and the area where he was shot dead. The police have also launched a probe to ascertain how the information about his journey to home had been leaked to militant groups, who had been waiting to ambush him at Wahibugh. Reacting to the police officer's killing, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "Very unfortunate & highly condemnable. These killings are aimed at destroying the morale of the police force & we must guard against all such attempts. My heartfelt sympathies to the family and colleagues of Mir Imtiyaz." A wreath-laying ceremony for Mir, who was killed "in a cowardly act of terror", was held at the District Police Lines in Pulwama, a spokesman said. Civil and police officers led by Inspector General of Police S P Pani laid floral wreaths and paid rich tributes to the police officer, the spokesman said. His Facebook page was full of condolence messages from his friends and others who remembered him as a soft gentleman. Ranji cricketer from Kashmir Valley Samiullah Beg recalled his meeting with Mir, saying a "few years back, a good looking police officer came up to me amid a large public gathering, during my site visit in my area and asked for autograph. Surprised as I was, I enquired more and he turned out to be an ardent cricket fan from south Kashmir, who had followed my career from ab-initio. He had more knowledge of my cricketing milestones than even closest of my friends". "Years later, today I saw his body on Facebook, being shot dead...Kashmiris are getting killed across the divide and their seems no immediate end to it. Unfortunate! Is the word."

J&K cop killed by militants was desperate to meet parents, shaved beard to change look 

Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) SP Pani on Friday asserted that as many as eight terrorists were neutralised in three different encounters in the Valley since yesterday.

Out of eight terrorists, six of them found had links with two banned terrorist organisations, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen.

"Three encounters have taken place since yesterday. The first encounter took place in Baramulla in which two terrorists linked with Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed. In the second encounter at Anantnag`s Arwani, four terrorists linked with Hizbul Mujahideen were killed," Pani told ANI.

"Another encounter took place in Sopore last night in which two more terrorists were killed. Unfortunately, one soldier has lost his life. In all three encounters, there has been no civilian casualty and no-collateral damage," he said. The operation ended this morning.

Pani also advised citizens to stay away from encounter area. "Encounter site is a prohibited site. At these prohibited sites, unauthorised access must be avoided. Nobody should venture to such sites until it is cleared," the IGP said.&nbsp;

Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) SP Pani on Friday asserted that as many as eight terrorists were neutralised in three different encounters in the Valley since yesterday.

Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) SP Pani on Friday asserted that as many as eight terrorists were neutralised in three different encounters in the Valley since yesterday. Out of eight terrorists, six of them found had links with two banned terrorist organisations, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen. "Three encounters have taken place since yesterday. The first encounter took place in Baramulla in which two terrorists linked with Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed. In the second encounter at Anantnag`s Arwani, four terrorists linked with Hizbul Mujahideen were killed," Pani told ANI. "Another encounter took place in Sopore last night in which two more terrorists were killed. Unfortunately, one soldier has lost his life. In all three encounters, there has been no civilian casualty and no-collateral damage," he said. The operation ended this morning. Pani also advised citizens to stay away from encounter area. "Encounter site is a prohibited site. At these prohibited sites, unauthorised access must be avoided. Nobody should venture to such sites until it is cleared," the IGP said.

2 LeT, 4 Hizbul operatives among eight terrorists killed in 24 hours: IG Kashmir

Two days ahead of the local body election in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists on Friday shot dead two civilians and injured another by firing at them.

The terrorists opened fire at the people from a&nbsp;close range in Karfali Mohalla area of Srinagar.

The state police have launched a search and rescue operation to find the terrorist&nbsp;involved in the case.&nbsp;

SSP Srinagar Imtiaz Ismail Parray said, "Two people have been killed, they had some political background, we are ascertaining more details".&nbsp;

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Two days ahead of the local body election in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists on Friday shot dead two civilians and injured another by firing at them. The terrorists opened fire at the people from a close range in Karfali Mohalla area of Srinagar.

Two days ahead of the local body election in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists on Friday shot dead two civilians and injured another by firing at them. The terrorists opened fire at the people from a close range in Karfali Mohalla area of Srinagar. The state police have launched a search and rescue operation to find the terrorist involved in the case. SSP Srinagar Imtiaz Ismail Parray said, "Two people have been killed, they had some political background, we are ascertaining more details". #UPDATE Two people have been killed, they had some political background, we are ascertaining more details: SSP Srinagar Imtiaz Ismail Parray pic.twitter.com/tJ3XKm1jEE — ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2018 × (With inputs from agencies)

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 civilians killed, 1 injured as terrorists open fire in Srinagar

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

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

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

Three militants and a soldier were killed Monday in an ongoing anti-infiltration operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total number of ultras eliminated in the operation to five.

"Three more terrorists have been killed today as the Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in Tangdhar sector (in north Kashmir's Kupwara district)," an Army spokesman said.&nbsp;

He added that a gallant soldier was also martyred in the operation.

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The army on Sunday had foiled an infiltration bid and killed two terrorists in the&nbsp;sector in the&nbsp;encounter that ensued after the terrorists&nbsp;were challenged by alert troops.

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Three militants and a soldier were killed Monday in an ongoing anti-infiltration operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total number of ultras eliminated in the operation to five.

Three militants and a soldier were killed Monday in an ongoing anti-infiltration operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total number of ultras eliminated in the operation to five. "Three more terrorists have been killed today as the Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in Tangdhar sector (in north Kashmir's Kupwara district)," an Army spokesman said. He added that a gallant soldier was also martyred in the operation. Photo of Indian Army's Lance Naik Sandeep Singh who lost his life in action today during an anti-infiltration operation in Jammu & Kashmir's Tangdhar sector today. pic.twitter.com/nGGrT7la0j — ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2018 × The army on Sunday had foiled an infiltration bid and killed two terrorists in the sector in the encounter that ensued after the terrorists were challenged by alert troops. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K: 3 militants, 1 solider killed in anti-infiltration operation along LoC

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

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

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

Terrorists kill 3 J&K policemen; bodies found in orchards 

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

The soldier was identified as Aurangzeb, a resident of Poonch

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

J&K: Terrorists abduct Indian Army soldier from Pulwama

Six militants were killed on Sunday after the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran sector. 
 
Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said: "An infiltration bid from across the border was foiled in Keran sector of Kupwara district today. Six terrorists have been killed in so far in the ongoing operation."&nbsp;

The incident comes barely 4 days after three terrorists were killed in Machil sector of Kupwara. The infiltrators were eliminated after the Army noticed suspicious movement in Khanbal area along the Line of Control, Defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia had said.

The killing of terrorists infiltrating from Pakistan comes at a time when the Indian government has announced a unilateral ceasefire with the militants present on the Kashmiri soil. The unprecedented ceasefire was called in the wake of Ramzan.

"As far as terrorism is concerned, our stand is very clear. We have zero tolerance. But the ceasefire has been called so that the local populace is not faced with inconvenience in the month of Ramzan," said MoS, PMO, Jitendra Singh, adding that counter-terror operations targeting militants often lead to the evacuation of entire villages in order to minimise civilian casualties.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who visited the Valley earlier in the week, said the possibility of extending the ceasefire beyond Ramzan could not be ruled out if the situation improves.

The infiltrators were eliminated after the Army noticed suspicious movement in Khanbal area along the Line of Control, Defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia had said.

Six militants were killed on Sunday after the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran sector. Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said: "An infiltration bid from across the border was foiled in Keran sector of Kupwara district today. Six terrorists have been killed in so far in the ongoing operation." The incident comes barely 4 days after three terrorists were killed in Machil sector of Kupwara. The infiltrators were eliminated after the Army noticed suspicious movement in Khanbal area along the Line of Control, Defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia had said. The killing of terrorists infiltrating from Pakistan comes at a time when the Indian government has announced a unilateral ceasefire with the militants present on the Kashmiri soil. The unprecedented ceasefire was called in the wake of Ramzan. "As far as terrorism is concerned, our stand is very clear. We have zero tolerance. But the ceasefire has been called so that the local populace is not faced with inconvenience in the month of Ramzan," said MoS, PMO, Jitendra Singh, adding that counter-terror operations targeting militants often lead to the evacuation of entire villages in order to minimise civilian casualties. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who visited the Valley earlier in the week, said the possibility of extending the ceasefire beyond Ramzan could not be ruled out if the situation improves.

Six terrorists killed in Jammu & Kashmir's Kupwara after army foils infiltration bid

Terrorists attacked an army and police camp in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district Tuesday night.

First reports coming in said the terrorists opened fire on the camp in&nbsp;Hajin at around 8:30 pm.&nbsp;

ANI reported that 4-6 terrorists approached the 13 Rashtriya Rifles camp and Hajin police station from either side and launched around 8 grenades at the camp.&nbsp;

ANI added that the grenades were launched from an&nbsp;Underbarrel Grenade Launcher.&nbsp;

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4-6 terrorists came from two sides of army camp of 13 Rashtriya Rifles and Hajin police station and fired around 8 UBGI's towards Army and police

Terrorists attacked an army and police camp in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district Tuesday night. First reports coming in said the terrorists opened fire on the camp in Hajin at around 8:30 pm. ANI reported that 4-6 terrorists approached the 13 Rashtriya Rifles camp and Hajin police station from either side and launched around 8 grenades at the camp. ANI added that the grenades were launched from an Underbarrel Grenade Launcher. CORRECTION: Terrorist attack at army post in Bandipora's Hajin: 4-6 terrorists came from 2 sides of army camp of 13 Rashtriya Rifles&Hajin police station&fired around 8 rounds of Underbarrel Grenade Launcher towards Army & police. #JammuAndKashmir (original tweet will be deleted) https://t.co/f3vnQGkP5z — ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2018 × There is no word yet on casualties.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists attack Army, Police camp in Bandipora

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to reports, terrorists hurled a grenade at a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday. No loss of life or damage has been reported.

The area has been cordoned off and further details are awaited.

The attack came barely a day after three army personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The blast occurred between Sugan and Chillipora area of Shopian district.

On Monday,&nbspmilitants attacked police picket guarding a house in Anantnag. The attack was repulsed by the alert sentry.

ANI reported that terrorists opened fire at the home guard of PDP leader and Ex-Minister Peer Hussain in Achabal, Anantnag.&nbsp

"A residential guard was attacked by terrorists at Thajiwara in Anantnag. The alert sentry retaliated the fire," a police spokesperson noted.

(With inputs from ANI)

The attack came barely a day after three army personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district

According to reports, terrorists hurled a grenade at a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday. No loss of life or damage has been reported. The area has been cordoned off and further details are awaited. The attack came barely a day after three army personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The blast occurred between Sugan and Chillipora area of Shopian district. On Monday,&nbspmilitants attacked police picket guarding a house in Anantnag. The attack was repulsed by the alert sentry. ANI reported that terrorists opened fire at the home guard of PDP leader and Ex-Minister Peer Hussain in Achabal, Anantnag. "A residential guard was attacked by terrorists at Thajiwara in Anantnag. The alert sentry retaliated the fire," a police spokesperson noted. (With inputs from ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists attack police station in Pulwama

According to reports, militants attacked police picket guarding a house in Anantnag on late Monday evening. The attack was repulsed by the alert sentry.

ANI reported that terrorists opened fire at the home guard of PDP leader and Ex-Minister Peer Hussain in Achabal, Anantnag.&nbsp

"A residential guard was attacked by terrorists at Thajiwara in Anantnag. The alert sentry retaliated the fire," a police spokesperson noted.

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According to reports, militants attacked police picket guarding a house in Anantnag on late Monday evening. The attack was repulsed by the alert sentry. ANI reported that terrorists opened fire at the home guard of PDP leader and Ex-Minister Peer Hussain in Achabal, Anantnag. "A residential guard was attacked by terrorists at Thajiwara in Anantnag. The alert sentry retaliated the fire," a police spokesperson noted. #JammuAndKashmir: Terrorists fired upon the home guard of PDP leader & Ex-Minister Peer Hussain in Achabal, Anantnag. Police & CRPF at the spot. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/NBuUFNZjcI — ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2018 × The local police and CRPF were at the spot. More details are awaited. (With inputs from agencies)

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists attack home guard of PDP leader Peer Hussain in Anantnag

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said a total of 619 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir had been killed in gun battles with security forces in last four years.

Asked about the continuing violence during the Ramzan "ceasefire", Singh said the Centre had only announced a suspension of operations.

"If there is a terrorist attack, the hands of the jawans are not tied," he added.

On his recent comment on the possibility of talks with Pakistan or the separatists for peace in Kashmir, he said the country has no aversion to dialogue.

Singh, who is also an MP from Lucknow, was addressing reporters on the completion of four years of the NDA government.

He said the Centre was trying to bring petroleum prices under control, saying the hikes were the result of the increase in international crude oil rates and the rise in the value of the dollar.

"I accept that problems have emerged because of the rise in dollar and crude oil prices," he said at a joint press conference with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The home minister said while 471 terrorists were killed in 2010-13, 619 have been killed in 2014-17.

He said the number of districts affected by Naxalism has dropped from 76 in 2013 to 58 in 2018.

"Our crime and criminal tracking network and systems (CCTNS) is winning praise from all over the world," he said.

Lauding the para-military forces, he said,"When a jawan attained martyrdom, Rs 50 lakh to Rs 55 lakh used to be given to his family but now we have decided that the amount should not be less than Rs 1 crore."

Asked about economic offenders leaving the country, the minister said, "I want to ask the Congress people if no one had fled during their government."

He said there was special thrust on infrastructure development under the Narendra Modi government, and by 2040 four to five trillion dollar investment was likely in this field alone.&nbsp;

"It is a fact that during the last four years of the UPA government, on an average, 12 km of highways were constructed on a daily basis, which went up to 27 km in the four years of the present government," he said.&nbsp;

He said road connectivity was a gift from former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and the effort has been taken forward by Modi.&nbsp;

Singh stressed that none of the ministers in the Modi government faced any corruption charge.

He praised the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, saying there has been fear among criminal elements since he came to power.

(With inputs from PTI)

Addressing media persons here, the senior BJP leader said the number of terrorists killed in the previous UPA-II government was 471.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said a total of 619 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir had been killed in gun battles with security forces in last four years. Asked about the continuing violence during the Ramzan "ceasefire", Singh said the Centre had only announced a suspension of operations. "If there is a terrorist attack, the hands of the jawans are not tied," he added. On his recent comment on the possibility of talks with Pakistan or the separatists for peace in Kashmir, he said the country has no aversion to dialogue. Singh, who is also an MP from Lucknow, was addressing reporters on the completion of four years of the NDA government. He said the Centre was trying to bring petroleum prices under control, saying the hikes were the result of the increase in international crude oil rates and the rise in the value of the dollar. "I accept that problems have emerged because of the rise in dollar and crude oil prices," he said at a joint press conference with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The home minister said while 471 terrorists were killed in 2010-13, 619 have been killed in 2014-17. He said the number of districts affected by Naxalism has dropped from 76 in 2013 to 58 in 2018. "Our crime and criminal tracking network and systems (CCTNS) is winning praise from all over the world," he said. Lauding the para-military forces, he said,"When a jawan attained martyrdom, Rs 50 lakh to Rs 55 lakh used to be given to his family but now we have decided that the amount should not be less than Rs 1 crore." Asked about economic offenders leaving the country, the minister said, "I want to ask the Congress people if no one had fled during their government." He said there was special thrust on infrastructure development under the Narendra Modi government, and by 2040 four to five trillion dollar investment was likely in this field alone. "It is a fact that during the last four years of the UPA government, on an average, 12 km of highways were constructed on a daily basis, which went up to 27 km in the four years of the present government," he said. He said road connectivity was a gift from former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and the effort has been taken forward by Modi. Singh stressed that none of the ministers in the Modi government faced any corruption charge. He praised the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, saying there has been fear among criminal elements since he came to power. (With inputs from PTI)

619 militants killed in four years in J&K: Rajnath Singh

As India and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/they-have-least-faith-in-ramzan--holy-quran-jitendra-singh-on-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-138612">Pakistan engage in firing across the border, </a>security forces are following a new strategy in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to senior officials interviewed by newswire PTI, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jammu-and-kashmir-138496">Indian police and security agencies are following</a> the "catch them alive"&nbsp; and "cut the umbilical cord" strategy against terror networks in ground operations.

"Our effort is to catch them alive and understand their grievances. After all, a 15 or 16-year-old boy can't be brainwashed to the extent that he would like to be killed in a gunfight. There has to be a counter-narrative," a senior official told PTI involved in counter-insurgency operations.

The Centre had recently declared that Indian forces in J&K will not launch operations during Ramzan even as terror networks LeT, Lashkar continue to engage Indian security forces. India's security officials have decided to catch the new recruits alive in order to flesh out information and work their way on the ground.

"We have got an indication from our field intelligence that many desire to return. Some parents have also approached us and we have no hesitation in helping them resume their normal life and education at the earliest," a senior police official told PTI.

In this, the security agencies are undertaking a multi-pronged strategy to carry out encounters, work with locals to get intelligence inputs, smash the terror network and take terrorists alive in order to find out the next possible encounter area and the intent of terrorists in sensitive areas.

"In the last seven months, four new recruits have been arrested while one returned," said Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range) Swayam Prakash Pani.

Indian security officials are also trying to get the youths who have recently joined the terror organizations to return home, contacting their parents to get them back to textbooks.

"My director general of police (S P Vaid) has also appealed to misguided youths and so I am asking them to return to their families," Pani added.

Amid the stone-pelting, Indian security forces are determined to play multiple roles even as records show violence has escalated in the Valley. In this, they are also keeping a close eye on the social media activities in J&K ensuring the videos & messages are not circulated among the populace.&nbsp;

Indian officials report the social media activity of terrorists has also gone down after videos showed terrorists roaming freely in the orchards and forests of Tral, Shopian and Kulgam in south Kashmir.

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In this, the security agencies are undertaking a multi-pronged strategy to carry out encounters

As India and Pakistan engage in firing across the border, security forces are following a new strategy in Jammu and Kashmir. According to senior officials interviewed by newswire PTI, Indian police and security agencies are following the "catch them alive" and "cut the umbilical cord" strategy against terror networks in ground operations. "Our effort is to catch them alive and understand their grievances. After all, a 15 or 16-year-old boy can't be brainwashed to the extent that he would like to be killed in a gunfight. There has to be a counter-narrative," a senior official told PTI involved in counter-insurgency operations. The Centre had recently declared that Indian forces in J&K will not launch operations during Ramzan even as terror networks LeT, Lashkar continue to engage Indian security forces. India's security officials have decided to catch the new recruits alive in order to flesh out information and work their way on the ground. "We have got an indication from our field intelligence that many desire to return. Some parents have also approached us and we have no hesitation in helping them resume their normal life and education at the earliest," a senior police official told PTI. In this, the security agencies are undertaking a multi-pronged strategy to carry out encounters, work with locals to get intelligence inputs, smash the terror network and take terrorists alive in order to find out the next possible encounter area and the intent of terrorists in sensitive areas. "In the last seven months, four new recruits have been arrested while one returned," said Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range) Swayam Prakash Pani. Indian security officials are also trying to get the youths who have recently joined the terror organizations to return home, contacting their parents to get them back to textbooks. "My director general of police (S P Vaid) has also appealed to misguided youths and so I am asking them to return to their families," Pani added. Amid the stone-pelting, Indian security forces are determined to play multiple roles even as records show violence has escalated in the Valley. In this, they are also keeping a close eye on the social media activities in J&K ensuring the videos & messages are not circulated among the populace. Indian officials report the social media activity of terrorists has also gone down after videos showed terrorists roaming freely in the orchards and forests of Tral, Shopian and Kulgam in south Kashmir.

'Catch them alive & cut their umbilical cord': India's new strategy to tackle youth violence in J&K

Terming as very serious&nbspthe attempts by Pakistani forces to push armed terrorists across the border ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) K K Sharma said on Tuesday efforts were on to locate the infiltrators.

Five infiltrators sneaked into Hiranagar sector probably through a tunnel on Sunday night and efforts are on to detect and neutralise them, Sharma said.

Referring to the killing of a BSF jawan in firing from across the border, Sharma said the sacrifice would not go in vain and assured "appropriate action" against Pakistan.

&nbsp"Pakistan is our hostile neighbour and tries to push terrorists and violates ceasefire regularly. BSF does no initiate (ceasefire violations) from this side but whenever Pakistan initiates, we give them a befitting response,"Sharma told reporters at the BSF headquarters in&nbsp

Referring to the latest incidents along the international border, Sharma said a group of five infiltrators may have sneaked in, while another attempt was scuttled.&nbsp

There is a possibility that a group of five (terrorists) managed to sneak into this side through a tunnel on Sunday night. We have not so far detected any tunnel but are looking for it. The anti-tunneling exercise is going on,? he said.&nbsp

He said the presence of a group, comprised of five members, was confirmed through HSTI imagining. I am sure they will be detected and neutralized, the BSF chief added.

He said this (infiltration attempts and Pakistani firing) was a "very serious incident" because it had happened ahead of the scheduled visit of Prime Minister to the state on May 19.&nbsp"The BSF always gives a befitting reply to Pakistan. This time it is not going to be any exception. The martyrdom of our jawan will not go in vain and we will take appropriate action,"&nbsphe said.&nbsp

Asked about intelligence reports suggesting presence of terrorists at launching pads across the border, he said there is no second thought that a lot of terrorists were present at the launching pads and Pakistan is attempting to push them into this side.&nbsp&nbsp

&nbsp&nbspOn a smart fencing project, he said it was nearing completion. I am hopeful that it will be in place either by this month end or in the first or second week of next month and it will be inaugurated by the Union Home minister, Sharma said.

"We have planned to roll out the project to make the Pakistan border safer and secure and completely covered by the technology,"&nbsphe said.&nbsp

Technology is a big advantage as humans cannot see beyond 100 meters or listen beyond 50 meters, he said.

After the induction of smart fencing, we can pick up enemy movement three kilometres away, he said.

After the completion of cultivation (season), sniping and cross-border firing is a usual thing and the latest incidents are the part of this phenomenon," the BSF chief said.

Five infiltrators sneaked into Hiranagar sector probably through a tunnel on Sunday night and efforts are on to detect and neutralise them, Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) said.

Terming as very serious&nbspthe attempts by Pakistani forces to push armed terrorists across the border ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) K K Sharma said on Tuesday efforts were on to locate the infiltrators. Five infiltrators sneaked into Hiranagar sector probably through a tunnel on Sunday night and efforts are on to detect and neutralise them, Sharma said. Referring to the killing of a BSF jawan in firing from across the border, Sharma said the sacrifice would not go in vain and assured "appropriate action" against Pakistan. "Pakistan is our hostile neighbour and tries to push terrorists and violates ceasefire regularly. BSF does no initiate (ceasefire violations) from this side but whenever Pakistan initiates, we give them a befitting response,"Sharma told reporters at the BSF headquarters in Referring to the latest incidents along the international border, Sharma said a group of five infiltrators may have sneaked in, while another attempt was scuttled. There is a possibility that a group of five (terrorists) managed to sneak into this side through a tunnel on Sunday night. We have not so far detected any tunnel but are looking for it. The anti-tunneling exercise is going on,? he said. He said the presence of a group, comprised of five members, was confirmed through HSTI imagining. I am sure they will be detected and neutralized, the BSF chief added. He said this (infiltration attempts and Pakistani firing) was a "very serious incident" because it had happened ahead of the scheduled visit of Prime Minister to the state on May 19. "The BSF always gives a befitting reply to Pakistan. This time it is not going to be any exception. The martyrdom of our jawan will not go in vain and we will take appropriate action,"&nbsphe said. Asked about intelligence reports suggesting presence of terrorists at launching pads across the border, he said there is no second thought that a lot of terrorists were present at the launching pads and Pakistan is attempting to push them into this side. &nbspOn a smart fencing project, he said it was nearing completion. I am hopeful that it will be in place either by this month end or in the first or second week of next month and it will be inaugurated by the Union Home minister, Sharma said. "We have planned to roll out the project to make the Pakistan border safer and secure and completely covered by the technology,"&nbsphe said. Technology is a big advantage as humans cannot see beyond 100 meters or listen beyond 50 meters, he said. After the induction of smart fencing, we can pick up enemy movement three kilometres away, he said. After the completion of cultivation (season), sniping and cross-border firing is a usual thing and the latest incidents are the part of this phenomenon," the BSF chief said.

'Pak attempt to push armed infiltrators into JK ahead of PM visit very serious': Director General of BSF

According to reports, terrorists opened fire at a police vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The incident took place in Anantnag district's Bijbehara's Pazalpora area.&nbsp;

One policeman was reported injured who later succumbed to injuries. More details are awaited.

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On May 11, a policeman lost his life in a militant attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.

Constable Shamim Ahmad was reported injured when militants opened fire at a guard post in Wadwan village in the valley. Shamim was moved to the nearest hospital but succumbed to injuries.

One policeman has been reported injured, no casualties reported so far

According to reports, terrorists opened fire at a police vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident took place in Anantnag district's Bijbehara's Pazalpora area. One policeman was reported injured who later succumbed to injuries. More details are awaited. #UPDATE: The police personnel injured when the terrorists fired upon a police vehicle in Bijbehara's Pazalpora area in Anantnag district, succumbed to his injuries. #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2018 × On May 11, a policeman lost his life in a militant attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district. Constable Shamim Ahmad was reported injured when militants opened fire at a guard post in Wadwan village in the valley. Shamim was moved to the nearest hospital but succumbed to injuries.

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