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Security forces usually mistook it as the scarecrow erected and overlook it, leading them to walk into Maoists’ trap, the police officer said.

Chhattisgarh: Now Maoists design ‘scare crow bomb’ to target forces

Maoists deployed the IED-connected scarecrow on roadside to target security forces passing through the route particularly after dusk.

23 Jul 2019 6:19 AM

The report said that inputs reveal that insurgent groups are facing acute administration and financial crunch due to relentless operations by security forces and have been forced to form umbrella organisation to maintain their capability for orchestrating violent activities. (Photo: AP)

Terror cases dip in North East: Report

The report said that compared to 2017, insurgency incidents have registered a decline of 18 per cent in the year 2018.

22 Jul 2019 5:08 AM

All the same, Indian security forces have never used inordinate firepower, aircraft, tanks or artillery to suppress the insurgency. (Photo: PTI)

Where is India’s narrative on Kashmir?

There are no concentration camps or a clampdown on religious activities.

12 Jul 2019 1:17 AM

Union home minister Amit Shah visits the family of Jammu and Kashmir police inspector Arshad Ahmed Khan in Srinagar on Thursday. Khan was killed in a terror attack in Anantnag on June 12. (Photo: PTI)

Zero tolerance for terror must, Amit Shah tells J&K

The meetings were also attended by governor Satya Pal Malik, his all four advisers and Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba, the sources added.

28 Jun 2019 2:15 AM

J&K police, the Army and other security forces have also been directed to take all necessary strong step to ensure militancy does not resurface in the Chenab valley of the State’s Jammu region following reports that some of the militants in the face of mounting pressure from the security forces in the Kashmir Valley may cross the ridgeline that separates it from eastern Kishtwar and Doda districts considered more “accommodative” for carrying out militant activities.

Security forces to be tougher on militancy

Expanded surveillance and human intelligence gathering will be other major features of augmented anti-militancy operations, the sources added.

07 Jun 2019 2:10 AM

Al Qaeda’s Indian cell chief Zakir Musa killed in J&K

The authorities immediately suspended mobile Internet services across the Valley and ordered closure of all schools and colleges on Friday.

24 May 2019 6:03 AM

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval (Photo: AP)

Security forces need to upgrade skills: Ajit Doval

During the event Mr Doval also presented BSF officials with galalantary medals for exceptional and meritorious services.

23 May 2019 12:43 AM

On June 14 last year, Aurangzeb was abducted by militants as he left his unit to celebrate Id at his home in frontier district of Poonch. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Aurangzeb’s killer among 4 J&K militants gunned down

Rifeman Aurangzeb of the J&K Light Infantry attached with Army’s counterinsurgency 44 Rashtriya Rifles was posted in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.

19 May 2019 4:42 AM

Security forces in and around these bases have been put on high alert. (Representational Image)

Possible terror attack on defence bases in Kashmir, warns intelligence agency

The intelligence inputs warned that terrorists may carry out an attack on Srinagar or Awantipora air bases.

17 May 2019 10:33 AM

Several playwrights, filmmakers, musicians, and comedians complain their work has been censored or cancelled following pressure, sometimes backed up by physical threats, from the right wing.

Art at risk?

However, it’s also true that whenever any form of art has breached the so-called ideologies of the governance, it has faced the axe of censorship.

17 May 2019 12:00 AM

The police said that it has been confirmed that the duo was affiliated with the LeT. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

2 Lashkar militants killed in encounter in J&K’s Shopian

The slain militants have been identified as Aadil Bashir Wani and Javaid Ahmed Bhat, both residents of neighbouring Kulgam district.

13 May 2019 5:07 AM

The security forces fired pellet shotguns into the violent crowds, the witnesses, said adding that a few of the alleged stone-pelters were arrested by the police. (Photo: AP/File)

After lull, stone-pelting pastime returns to Srinagar streets

The hospital sources said that about a dozen persons were treated for injuries suffered during the clashes.

11 May 2019 1:32 AM

J&K: Burhan Wani group member killed in encounter

The killing of militants sparked off protests by surging crowds who soon clashed with security forces near the encounter site.

04 May 2019 6:46 AM

A terrorist was killed after an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces on Friday. (Representational Image)

3 militants killed in encounter in J&K's Shopian

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Imam Sahib area following a cordon and search operation in the early hours.

03 May 2019 12:42 PM

There were reports of altercations between supporters of TMC, BJP and CPI (M) from several polling booths in the constituency. (Photo: ANI)

Clashes between TMC, BJP workers in Asansol; security forces resort to lathi-charge

The villagers boycotted polls at two booths in Jemua after protesting against absence of central forces leading to suspension of polling.

29 Apr 2019 11:43 AM

Police sources said that the security forces were returning from election duty in Langate area of the Baramulla constituency when a group of youth allegedly pelted stones at them outside Mandigam village.

13-year-old boy killed in firing in J&K’s Kupwara

The security forces fired pellets and used live ammunition, resulting into the death of a Class 7 student identified as Owais Ahmad Mir.

12 Apr 2019 6:24 AM

Army, police and CRPF personnel have been deployed at all intersections leading to the highway to ensure that civilian traffic does not interfere with movement of convoys of security forces, officials said. (Photo: File)

Ban on civilian vehicles imposed in J&K for safe passage of security convoys

The ban on civilian traffic on Sundays and Wednesdays will be in force till May 31.

07 Apr 2019 10:48 AM

The security forces retaliated in which both the terrorists were killed. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

2 terrorists killed in J&K's Shopian encounter

After getting a tip-off, security forces undertook a search operation in the morning and cordoned the area to trace the terrorists.

06 Apr 2019 5:20 PM

Kashmir erupts after minor’s death

On Thursday evening, security forces laid siege to Hajin area of northern Bandipore district to flush out militants holed up inside a private house.

24 Mar 2019 6:32 AM

According to the police, both the militants were killed by the security forces and that from the “incriminating material” recovered at the site of the encounter, “it is understood that the two killed terrorists were Pakistani nationals, identified as Ali and Hubaib”. (Representational Image)

6 militants, minor held hostage killed in separate J&K firefights

They alleged that Mir was “brutally killed by two Pakistani terrorists” who were also killed in the final assault of the security forces.

23 Mar 2019 1:04 AM

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