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awantipora news

Man booked for ‘sexual assault’ on minor in Awantipora

The J&K police have booked a man for alleged sexual assault on a minor child and registered a case under POCSO in south Kashmir’s Awantipora. (Representational image)
Published on Jun 15, 2026 03:10 am IST

Awantipora police nab 9 involved in illegal mining

This is the 50th FIR registered at the Awantipora police station against illegal mining during the current year, said police spokesperson. (File)
Published on Dec 15, 2025 06:52 am IST

Hideout linked to JeM busted in Awantipora, terrorist associate held

Security personnel conduct a search operation at a hotel, in Srinagar, on Friday. (PTI)
Published on Nov 29, 2025 06:34 am IST

Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Pulwama

Security personnel undertake a cordon and search operation after getting specific input about the presence of terrorists at Tral area of Awantipora,
Updated on May 15, 2025 02:28 pm IST

Security forces conduct joint mock drill at AIIMS Awantipora

Police spokesman termed it a strategic initiative to enhance security preparedness. (HT File Photo for representation)
Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:00 am IST

Three terror associates arrested in south Kashmir

Three terror associates were arrested in two separate operations at Awantipora and Shopian in south Kashmir and huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from them, officials said on Friday. (Image for representational purpose)
Updated on May 06, 2023 01:01 am IST

Kashmir: Militant associate arrested in Awantipora

Representational photo.
Updated on Dec 25, 2020 05:38 pm IST

Kashmir: Jaish-e-Mohammad module busted, 6 arrested

Representational photo.
Published on Dec 23, 2020 05:08 pm IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police bust terror network in Awantipora

Last month, security forces had also discovered a cross-border tunnel, which was used by four Jaish terrorists to enter Jammu before they were killed in an operation at Ban toll plaza near Nagrota.
Updated on Dec 23, 2020 06:20 pm IST

Terrorist killed, another surrenders during encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

Army personnel rush towards an encounter site in Srinagar.
Published on Oct 26, 2020 10:28 pm IST

J-K Police bust terror module in Ganderbal, Hizbul terrorists arrested

Three terrorist associates linked to proscribed terror outfit HM have been arrested.
Updated on Sept 15, 2020 11:58 pm IST

Terrorist associate of LeT arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora

Arrested terror associate has been identified as Sahil Farooq Mir, a resident of Chakoora Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir police said.
Published on Jul 16, 2020 08:58 am IST

News updates from Hindustan Times: Petrol now costs over Rs 80 a litre in Delhi as fuel prices increase for 20th day and all the latest news

Petrol pump at Sector 22 in Chandigarh on Thursday, 25 June 2020.
Updated on Jun 26, 2020 09:01 am IST

3 Hizbul terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

The DGP said that Wani was a ‘dangerous terrorist’ who had taken command of the Hizb after the killing of Hamad Khan last month.
Updated on Feb 20, 2020 12:52 am IST

Local militant killed in encounter with security forces in south Kashmir

The militant was asked to surrender by the security forces but he chose to engage them in a gunbattle, police said.
Updated on Jan 07, 2020 11:43 am IST

3 Jaish operatives killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora

At least three militants were killed on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
Updated on Oct 22, 2019 09:36 pm IST

Grenade supplying Lashkar terrorist killed in overnight encounter in Kashmir

According to the police, Ufaid Farooq Lone joined the militant ranks last year and was active in Awantipora, Reshipora and around Indian Air Force’s base in Malanpora.
Updated on Oct 08, 2019 07:53 pm IST

Curbs reimposed in parts of Kashmir as protests break out after Imran Khan’s speech

Restrictions continued in Srinagar and parts of Kashmir for a second consecutive day on Saturday.
Updated on Sept 29, 2019 09:05 am IST

One Pakistani national among two terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

One of the militants killed in the encounter at Midoora in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has been identified as Yawar Ahmad Najar. Image used for representative purpose only.
Published on Jun 01, 2019 11:51 am IST

JeM module busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora, four arrested: Police

Four people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in grenade attacks and planting explosives in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, the Jammu and Kashmir police said on Monday.
Published on Apr 29, 2019 11:41 pm IST

Day after attack on Mehbooba’s convoy, grenade lobbed at NC leader’s house

“We heard a blast outside after the meeting concluded and people dispersed. I don’t know what the blast was all about,” said Masoodi.
Updated on Apr 16, 2019 08:36 pm IST

NIA files charge sheet against four Kashmiri students

NIA files charge sheet against four Kashmiri students
Published on Apr 05, 2019 11:55 pm IST

2 IAF officers killed, 2 others injured in accident in Kashmir’s Pulwama

Two Indian Air Force officers died when the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir.
Updated on Apr 04, 2019 05:46 pm IST

Days after Kashmir teacher’s custodial death, his friend ‘joins militancy’

Paramilitary soldiers stand near closed shops during a shutdown to protest against the death of Rizwan Pandit, at Lal Chowk, in Srinagar on March 20.
Updated on Mar 23, 2019 12:16 am IST

Clashes erupt in south Kashmir after teacher dies in police custody

Clashes broke out on Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama after a 29-year-old teacher who was arrested Sunday night was allegedly killed in police custody.
Updated on Mar 19, 2019 09:15 pm IST

Lok Sabha election 2019: Polling to be held in three phases in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag

India's Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora gestures while speaking to the media during a news conference in New Delhi, India, March 10, 2019.
Updated on Mar 10, 2019 07:34 pm IST

IED blast in Kashmir, 4km from Pulwama terror attack spot; no casualty

The Pulwama attack cascaded into a major cross-border tension between India and Pakistan after the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) claimed the attack, and New Delhi responded with an Indian Air Force strike on the JeM’s largest terror camp within a fortnight.
Updated on Mar 02, 2019 12:39 pm IST

Pulwama attack: Court of Inquiry ordered after number of deaths rises

The toll in the terror attack on CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district has risen to 40 even as a full Court of Inquiry (CoI) has been ordered by the force headquarters in Delhi, a senior official said Friday.
Updated on Feb 15, 2019 08:11 pm IST

Russia, Pakistan, US, others condemn Kashmir attack

The CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday afternoon in one of the deadliest terror attacks in the restive state in decades.
Updated on Feb 15, 2019 11:29 am IST

Editorial | Kashmir: The Centre must choose options carefully

Security forces near the damaged vehicles at Lethpora on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, February 14
Updated on Feb 15, 2019 12:26 am IST