JAMMU — Lauding the troops for their bravery, Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said he had full faith that that the army will wipe out militancy from the soil of Jammu and Kashmir. ”I believe in your bravery and steadfastness … Militancy should be finished from Jammu and Kashmir and you need to move […]
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Just 20-25 militants can’t scare people of J&K: LG Sinha
JAMMU — Days after four soldiers were killed as militants ambushed two Army trucks in Poonch, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that just 20-25 terrorists cannot scare people in the Union Territory. The LG, while addressing an event on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas in Jammu, said that attempts are being made […]
Earthquake hits Kishtwar, Ladakh; no loss reported
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 on the Richter Scale hit the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Tuesday. The earthquake occurred at around 1:10 am at a depth of 5 km. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) in a post on X said, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.7, […]
Army Chief visits Poonch, exhorts commanders to conduct operations in ‘most professional manner’
JAMMU — Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Monday visited the border district of Poonch where he reviewed the prevailing security situation and exhorted the troops to conduct the operations in the most professional manner and remain resolute and steadfast against all challenges. The visit comes after the killing of four soldiers in an ambush […]
Poonch civilians killed are among the men seen in video being tortured by soldiers, sarpanch confirms
NEW DELHI — A day after three civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district were killed under as yet unexplained circumstances, the sarpanch of their village and the relatives of two of them have said they are among the villagers seen on video being brutally beaten and tortured by unidentified soldiers. Family members and neighbours […]
Two drone-dropped packets with arms, cash recovered near LoC in Akhnoor Sector
JAMMU — Two drone-dropped packets containing arms and cash were seized in a joint operation by the Army and the police from a village near the Line of Control in Akhnoor sector here on Sunday, officials said. The packets, believed to have been dropped by Pakistani drones for subversive activities, were noticed lying in an […]
Poonch civilian deaths: Legal action initiated; compensation, jobs to kin of deceased announced, says Govt
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday said that the legal action has been initiated by the appropriate authority into the death of three civilians in Poonch district. The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), J&K, in a post on X said, “The medico legal formalities were conducted and legal […]
Mobile Internet suspended in Poonch, Rajouri districts amid massive search operation
JAMMU — Mobile Internet services were suspended in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts early Saturday as security forces continued their massive search operation to track down militants behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead, officials said. The suspension of the mobile Internet services in the twin border […]
Three men die mysteriously near encounter site in Poonch
JAMMU — Three men were found dead under suspicious circumstances on Friday near the site of an ambush by militants on two Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district that left five soldiers dead and two injured the previous day, officials said. The deceased were among the eight people reportedly picked up by the […]
Approximately 30 militants suspected to be active in the Rajouri-Poonch sector: Defense sources
JAMMU — In the Rajouri-Poonch sector, approximately 30 militants, suspected to be of Pakistani origin, are reportedly active, according to defense sources. The concerning development suggests that Pakistan is making efforts to revive militancy in this region. Sources indicate that 25-30 Pakistani militants are believed to be hiding in the forested areas of the Rajouri-Poonch […]









