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Security forces in Jharkhand foil Maoist ambush, neutralize 22 IEDs
By Debashish Sarkar | HIndustan Times, Jamshedpur
PUBLISHED ON DEC 28, 2020 07:57 PM IST
The bomb detection and disposal squad of the Jharkhand Jaguar, a special anti-Maoist force neutralized the IEDs that were laid in a series.
Maoist killed in Odisha encounter, AK-47 rifle and explosives recovered
By Debabrata Mohanty | Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2020 10:11 PM IST
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including an AK-47 rifle and explosives, were seized from the area.
Encounter underway in Pulwama
By Press Trust of India | Hindustan Times/Srinagar, Srinagar
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2020 01:18 AM IST
The search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on the security forces who retaliated
Operation in J&K’s Machil still on, says BSF
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/Srinagar, Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON NOV 10, 2020 12:10 AM IST
Top official says fewer militants had been able to infiltrate the country this year as compared to previous years
2 cops injured in Maoist attack in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga
By Bedanti Saran | Hindustan Times, Ranchi
UPDATED ON OCT 30, 2020 10:50 PM IST
The two injured cops - Upendra Singh, 52, of district police and Anjani Kumar Pandey, 45, of special auxiliary police (SAP) - were airlifted and shifted to Ranchi’s Medica hospital for treatment.
Two JeM terrorists killed in gunfight at Budgam
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/Srinagar, Srinagar/jammu
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2020 12:36 AM IST
The gunbattle lasted four hours; one of the ultras is believed to be a foreigner
LeT module busted in Srinagar, six arrested
By HT Correspondent, Srinagar
UPDATED ON OCT 17, 2020 12:55 AM IST
Officials say the men had been involved in four attacks on security forces over the past two months.
Missing SPO joins militant ranks, escapes Budgam gunfight
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/Srinagar, Srinagar
UPDATED ON OCT 17, 2020 12:53 AM IST
The SPO had decamped with two AK-47 rifles, his accomplice was arrested
2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K’s Shopian
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 14, 2020 03:09 PM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir police said the two terrorists have been killed in the operation. The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists were being ascertained.
Back-to-village event: J&K L-G asks people to contribute towards peace
By Ashiq Hussain | Hindustan Times/Srinagar, Srinagar
UPDATED ON OCT 05, 2020 12:35 AM IST
Sinha, while speaking at a back-to-village function in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, said violence at every level should be condemned.
Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in J-K’s Pulwama
By Mir Ehsan | Edited by Susmita Pakrasi | Srinagar
UPDATED ON SEP 15, 2020 08:30 AM IST
The operation was launched jointly by police, Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) late last night on a specific information.
Maoist carrying Rs 1 lakh bounty surrenders in Chhattisgarh
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi | Raipur
PUBLISHED ON SEP 11, 2020 09:32 AM IST
The rebel, Kosa Kawasi, who was active as a janmilitia commander under the Katekalyan area committee of Maoists, turned himself in before police officials at the Kuakonda police station, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallava told PTI.
Security situation in Kashmir better: Officials
By Rahul Singh and Neeraj Chauhan | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2020 05:49 AM IST
Officials said terrorists are unable to carry out grenade attacks due to a robust presence and better coordination between security forces. Only 21 grenade attacks have been reported so far this year as compared to 52 during the same period in 2019.
Maoist landmine kills two tribals in forest area of Visakhapatnam
By Srinivasa Rao Apparasu| Edited by Sabir Hussain | Hindustan Times, Hyderabad
UPDATED ON AUG 03, 2020 11:08 PM IST
Police said there was specific information that the landmine was planted by the Maoists targeting the security forces combing in the area for the last few days
Pika gun, Chinese-made pistol, grenades found in terror hideout in J-K’s Rajouri: Police
By Ravi Krishnan Khajuria | Edited by Meenakshi Ray | Hindustan Times, Jammu
PUBLISHED ON JUL 22, 2020 03:13 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir police and Indian Army’s Thanamandi-based 38 Rashtriya Rifles busted the hideout during a cordon and search operation in Manyal area under Thanamandi police station jurisdiction.
Terrorists who killed boy, trooper shot dead in J&K
By Ashiq Hussain & Ravi Krishnan Khajuria | Srinagar/Jammu
PUBLISHED ON JUL 01, 2020 03:09 AM IST
The gunbattle in Waghama was triggered after the two terrorists fired at security forces during a cordon-and-search operation that was launched following specific information about the terrorist presence in the village.
How the Bihar Regiment removed the Chinese observation post from PP-14 in Galwan valley
By Asian News International| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2020 05:08 PM IST
Meanwhile, by the time the first Indian patrol returned from the site, the Chinese had called for reinforcements from their rear positions in the Galwan river valley who came with around 300-350 people, reports said.
Budgam: Militants escape during encounter leaving arms and ammunition behind, one suspect arrested
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON JUN 11, 2020 04:57 PM IST
The local police, CRPF and the army launched a joint operation in Pathanpora village of Budgam district after learning militants were present in the area.
Security forces kill five terrorists in 12-hour operation in J-K’s Shopian
By Mir Ehsan| Edited by Sabir Hussain | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON JUN 07, 2020 06:59 PM IST
The army said there was no collateral damage in the encounter that began early morning and ended late afternoon.
Security forces gun down terrorist in J&K’s Rajouri
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Jammu, Jammu
PUBLISHED ON JUN 05, 2020 02:39 AM IST
A local said that the security forces exchanged fire with terrorists in Dharmsal village around 8.15 pm. The security forces had launched a massive cordon and search operation in Mendhar area of adjoining Poonch district on Thursday morning.
3 men who claimed they were joining terrorists arrested in Kashmir
By Mir Ehsan | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON MAY 21, 2020 10:58 PM IST
Security forces launched an operation after the men whose pictures holding AK-47 rifles went viral on social media, were traced in the forests of Lolab Valley, a police spokesman said.
Hizbul terrorists, including separatist leader’s son, killed in Srinagar encounter
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
UPDATED ON MAY 19, 2020 09:52 PM IST
Police said a joint operation was launched in the area late on Monday night by police and CRPF following a specific tipoff about the presence of militants.
Terrorist hideout busted, 5 LeT militant associates held in J-K
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi | Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON MAY 16, 2020 07:28 PM IST
Acting on a credible input, security forces arrested a militant associate identified as Zahoor Wani from village Arizal of the district. On his disclosure, the militant hideout was busted, an official said.
Riyaz Naikoo’s killing a shock, says Hizbul Mujahideen boss Syed Salahuddin
By Ravi Krishnan Khajuria | Edited by Sabir Hussain | Hindustan times, Jammu
UPDATED ON MAY 09, 2020 10:11 PM IST
In a video widely circulated on the internet, Syed Salahuddin says that since January this year 80 Mujahideens (terrorists) have ben killed by security forces in Kashmir.
14-year-old boy killed in crossfire laid to rest at Sheeri, 35km away from home
By Idrees Bukhtiyar | Hindustan Times, Srinagar, Srinagar
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2020 09:20 PM IST
Fearing the gathering of locals in view of the nationwide lockdown, the local administration and police refused to hand over the body of slain boy to his family
12 hours on, gunbattle at terror hideout continues in north Kashmir’s Handwara
By HTC and Agencies | Hindustan Times, Srinagar/Handwara
UPDATED ON MAY 03, 2020 04:33 AM IST
Four terrorists are believed to be involved in the encounter that began around 3:30pm in Chanjmulla area of Handwara, which falls in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
Counter terror ops in J-K increase in lockdown
By Neeraj Chauhan and Rahul Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 02, 2020 04:36 AM IST
Out of 60 terrorists killed so far this year, 46% (28) were in April. The last time the Jammu and Kashmir police, army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) eliminated so many terrorists in a month was in May 2019 (28).
2 Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militants responsible for killing SPO eliminated in Kishtwar
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Jammu, Jammu
UPDATED ON APR 17, 2020 05:28 PM IST
One of the two slain militants was a rape accused released 20 days ago in the wake of the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Maoists in Andhra call for ceasefire amid Covid-19 outbreak
By Srinivasa Rao Apparasu | Hyderabad, Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON APR 06, 2020 12:10 PM IST
CPI (Maoist) Malkangiri-Koraput-Visakha Border (MKVB) division’s committee secretary Kailasam released on Sunday a hand-written statement in Telugu to the Andhra Pradesh media that stated the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, was creating havoc across the world.
4 Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed in Kashmir’s Kulgam
By HT Correspondent | Srinagar, Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON APR 04, 2020 05:35 PM IST
Sources said two soldiers of the Indian Army were also injured in the encounter, which took place in Hardmand Guri village of Kulgam.