NEW DELHI — The Indian Army has appointed the new Corps Commander for the Srinagar-based 15 Corps who will be his new charge on October 15. The Union Territory is going for elections after a gap of 10 years and will see the polling starting from September 18 to October 1 with results to be […]
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Army saves life of critically ill nomad in Doda
JAMMU — Army troops on Wednesday carried a man to a hospital on their shoulders after he fell critically ill in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, saving his life, a defence spokesperson said. Salamudden S Shahbudeen, a Gujjar nomad hailing from Paghthali village of Kathua, had come to the Bhalpadri meadow […]
Searches launched after firefight in Rajouri’s Dassal forest
JAMMU (KIMS) — The security forces on Friday morning launched search operation in forest area of Dassal Gujran in Rajouri district after a firefight between them and militants. A Defense Spokesperson in a statement said, In a joint operation by Indian Army in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police, the intelligence based ambushes noticed a […]
3 ‘infiltrators’ apprehended along LoC in Poonch: Army
POONCH — Three infiltrators were apprehended one of them in an injured condition while as a huge consignment of narcotics, arms and ammunition were recovered by the army at Gulpur area on the Line of Control in Poonch district, defence officials said Wednesday. A defence official said, the army resorted to firing after noticing a […]
Encounter breaks out in Kokernag
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — An encounter breaks out between government forces and militants at Andwan Sagam area of Kokernag in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Sunday morning. Reports said, a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Andwan Sagam area of Kokernag in Anantnag district […]
Infiltration bid foiled in Uri Sector, searches underway: Army
SRINAGAR — Army on Saturday foiled an infiltration bid by militants in Uri Sector of Baramulla district in North Kashmir. Army Spokesperson in a statement said, An infiltration bid by militants across the Line of Control in Uri Sector of Jammu and Kashmir was foiled by the Indian Army during early morning hours today. The […]
Lashkar militant killed in Baramulla encounter
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A militant, affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfit was killed in an encounter between government forces and militants at Karhama Kunzer in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district on Saturday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Karhama Kunzer in […]
Five soldiers killed in Rajouri encounter, Operation underway
JAMMU (KIMS) — At least five soldiers were killed in an encounter at Kesari area of Kandi forest in Rajouri district. The encounter broke out between government forces and militants at Kesari area of Kandi in Rajouri district on Friday morning. Earlier, the joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF […]
Encounter breaks out in Rajouri’s Kandi area
JAMMU (KIMS) — An encounter breaks out between government forces and militants at Kesari area of Kandi in Rajouri district on Friday morning. Reports said, a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Kesari area of Kandi in Rajouri district following the inputs about presence […]
Two local Lashkar militants killed in Baramulla encounter
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Two local militants, affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfit were killed in an encounter between government forces and militants at Wanigam Payeen in Kreeri area of Baramulla district on Thursday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Wanigam Payeen […]