Shesh Paul Vaid

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Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Hajin area following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. (Representational image)

J&K: Two terrorists killed, exchange of fire ongoing in Bandipora encounter

A search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire towards security forces positions.

30 Aug 2018 9:26 AM

Dozens of civilians have been killed or injured in security forces’ actions against civilian protesters near encounter sites in the past also, augmenting anger in the local population and leading to widespread protests and strikes in the Kashmir Valley. (Representational image)

Two J&K militants killed, one surrenders; civilian dies

While the firefight was underway, intense clashes erupted between surging crowds and the security forces in the area, reports said.

25 Jun 2018 1:09 AM

People inspect the damaged house where four militants and one policeman were killed during an encounter in Anantnag district. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Four militants with ‘ISIS’ links die in Kashmir encounter

It was the second such clash between militants and security forces since the Centre called off the conditional Ramzan ceasefire.

23 Jun 2018 4:27 AM

A jawan confronting stone-pelters who often communicate on social media. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

J&K: Fighting Twitter warriors, keyboard guerrillas

Police faces challenge in countering rumour mongering on social media.

26 May 2018 4:32 AM

Shesh Paul Vaid, J&K Director General of Police

J&K police chief: Encounter sites not marriage venues

Vaid termed the killing of four civilians including a 14-year-old boy in Kulgam on Wednesday as “most unfortunate.”

13 Apr 2018 2:18 AM

Lt. Gen. A.K. Bhatt, GOC of 15 Corps, and J&K DGP S.P. Vaid address a joint press conference at Awantipora in Pulwama district. (Photo: PTI)

J&K erupts: 12 terrorists, 3 jawans, 4 civilians slain

J&K DGP said that at nearby Dragad, the owner of the house in which seven militants had been trapped too was killed.

02 Apr 2018 12:28 AM

Militant from Telangana killed in J&K encounter

A resident of Bhadradri-Kothagudem district of Telangana, 26-year-old Toufeeq followed the Islamic State (ISIS) ideology.

16 Mar 2018 2:26 AM

Narcotic drugs seized in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir

New challenge: Kashmir police fights drugs menace

Of late, the frontier state has become a hub of drug trafficking as it is in the midst of Golden Triangle and Golden Quadrilateral.

01 Jan 2018 4:36 AM

As per the official statistics, the highest numbers of deaths this year took place in July when 10 civilians, 27 militants and security personnel were killed. 34 persons were killed in March and 9 civilians, 6 security forces personnel and 19 militants in April. (Photo: PTI)

2017: Another year of mayhem for J&K

Among the civilians who were killed during 2017 were nine of those who fell prey during firing incidents along the Line of Control (LoC).

01 Jan 2018 2:44 AM

Kashmir Valley abuzz with debate on possible IS footprint

Union home minister Rajnath Singh, too, dismissed reports about the presence of the IS in J&K, let alone a base in India.

27 Nov 2017 5:15 AM

The police said that the identity of slain militants is being ascertained. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Army jawan, three militants killed in J&K gunbattle

J&K’s director general of police Shesh Paul Vaid confirmed the killing of the Army jawan and three militants.

07 Nov 2017 4:17 AM

42 Jammu and Kashmir policemen killed in past one year

He said of these 42 including a deputy superintendent were killed in the counterinsurgency operations and militants attacks during the past one year.

22 Oct 2017 6:38 AM

Security personnel stand guard near Delhi Public School during an encounter with the militants at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Two militants killed in J&K school siege

CRPF SI Sahab Shukla was killed and constable driver Nisar Ahmed and a civilian pedestrian were injured.

26 Jun 2017 1:38 AM

Security personnel celebrate after killing four suicide attackers who attacked a CRPF camp at Sumbal in Bandipora district of north Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Four militants attack CRPF camp, killed

Security forces foiled terrorists’ attempt to storm a CRPF camp.

06 Jun 2017 2:39 AM

Army soldiers stand guard near the Line of Control in Poonch. (Photo: PTI/File)

4 militants killed as they attempt attack on CRPF camp in J&K's Bandipora

Police said the firing was retaliated by the guards even as police reinforcement was rushed to the scene of gun battle.

05 Jun 2017 7:16 AM

J&K DGP’s ‘threat’ to militants

It was for the first time that gunmen chose to barge into a police official’s residence to threaten his family.

09 Mar 2017 12:43 AM

A Kashmiri protester throws a rock at policemen in Srinagar. (Photo: AP/File)

J&K Police invites stone-pelters for career counselling

The police has also helped some of the habitual stone-pelters in settling in their lives by providing them financial aid.

23 Feb 2017 2:29 AM

If I save just one life, I’ve done justice to my job, says J&K DGP

Shesh Paul Vaid confirmed that the police is also trying to encourage these youths to join it.

23 Feb 2017 2:21 AM

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