JAMMU — A search operation to track down militants, whose movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector was reported last week, entered the second day on Sunday with forces deploying drones and other latest equipment, officials said. The operation was launched by different units of the Army in Bhattal area on Saturday […]
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Army conducts search operation following suspicious movement near LoC in Akhnoor sector
JAMMU — The Army on Saturday conducted a search operation after getting a tip-off about suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector here, security officials said. Some villagers observed the movement of some suspected persons, believed to be terrorists, at Jogiwan in the early hours of the day and reported […]
Arms, ammunition recovered; One apprehended during search operation in Kulgam: Army
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a search operation in Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Wednesday and recovered arms and ammunition. An individual was also apprehended during the operation. “A joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir […]
Two Rajasthan soldiers died in Bandipora accident cremated with full military honours
JAIPUR — Two soldiers from Rajasthan who died in Bandipora of Jammu and Kashmir were cremated with military honours in their native villages on Monday. An Army truck fell into a ditch in Bandipora on Saturday, killing Lance Naik Nitish Kumar Yadav of Behror (Kotputli-Behror) and Havildar Hariram Rewad of Jayal town of Nagaur in […]
Four soldiers lost lives, another injured after vehicle falls into gorge in Bandipora
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least four soldiers have lost lives and another suffered injuries after their vehicle plunged into gorge in SK Payeen area of Bandipora district in North Kashmir on Saturday. The mishap occurred after vehicle skidded off the road due to inclement weather conditions and poor visibility. Army said that the injured soldiers […]
Corps commander visits LoC in Rajouri & Poonch, reviews operations in progress
JAMMU — The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Jammu-based White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch on Friday to review security and operational preparedness, officials said. He also engaged with trainee IAS officers, discussing topics related to […]
60% militants killed by security forces in J&K in 2024 are Pakistanis: Army
NEW DELHI — Notwithstanding the economic issues faced by it back home, the Pakistan Army is fully backing the militant infrastructure as 60 per cent of militants killed in Jammu and Kashmir this year were Pakistanis. The local recruitment of militants in the Pakistan-sponsored terror groups ia also very low as only four locals have […]
19RR Sikh Light Infantry Kazwan COB organizes Free Medical Camp at Dethu Shangus
ANANTNAG [Ess Enn] (KIMS) — Amidst the chill and snow, the Indian Army’s 19RR Sikh Light Infantry on Saturday organized a free medical camp at Deethu, Anantnag, under the supervision of Company Commander Major SK Prajapati. The camp received an overwhelming response, with hundreds of local residents availing themselves of free medical check-ups and receiving […]
Army’s retired silent warriors – military dogs, set to begin a new chapter
JAMMU — Retired military working dogs, who have selflessly served the nation with unwavering loyalty, are now finding a new purpose in life – spreading love, joy, and companionship. These extraordinary canines, with their unique training, calm temperament, and unwavering dedication, are being adopted by schools for special children and benevolent citizens across the country, […]
Arms, narcotics recovered during search operation in Kupwara: Army
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered arms and narcotics during a search operation in Kupwara district of North Kashmir. “The search operation was jointly launched by Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Amrohi area of Tangdhar in Kupwara district on 17 December, 2024 (Tuesday) based […]