Indo-Pak border to be completely sealed by December 2018: Rajnath Singh

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...-pulwama-militants-escape/article17506567.ece

An operation against militants was called off in south Kashmir's Pulwama after brief exchange of fire.

The brief gunfight erupted between 2 am and 3 am, when security forces encircled militants at Batnoor village.

Preliminary reports suggest the cordon remained in place for some and was called off later around 7 am as security forces failed to locate them.

The cordon operation also sparked protests in the area. The security forces used teargas shells to disperse the protesters.

 

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1.25 billion ke Naak mein dum kar rakha hai in pakistanio ne. Sharam ki baat hai..

Even if they close border with pak , the pakis will find some way to enter undetected. They also have proper military, intelligence institution who are working day night countering India.
They will simply resort to sniper tactict to damage. Whichthey have already started.

This is just white wash to impress people.

 

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Soldiers patrol near the LoC in Balakot sector, Poonch. File photo

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-along-loc/article17531301.ece

This was the fifth ceasefire violation along the LoC in Poonch-Rajouri belt in the past 11 days.
Pakistani troops on Sunday violated the ceasefire twice by firing from automatic weapons along the LoC in Bhimbher Gali and Balakote sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from the Indian Army.

“There was unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Bhimbher Gali and Balakote sectors from 0600 hours to 0645 hours using 2 inch mortars and automatic weapons”, a Defence Spokesman said today.

Army troops gave a befitting reply, the spokesman said.

This was the fifth ceasefire violation along the LoC in Poonch-Rajouri belt in the past 11 days.

On March 13, there was unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Poonch sector by using 82 mm mortars and automatic weapons.

On March 12, Pakistani troops had resorted to ceasefire violation by firing 82 mm mortars in Krishnagati sector along LoC in Pooch district. On March 9,

An Army jawan was killed on March 9 when Pakistani soldiers initiated indiscriminate and unprovoked firing on Indian Army posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector.

 

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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday apprehended a terrorist from Thakrakote district in a joint operation with security forces.

http://zeenews.india.com/jammu-and-...in-joint-op-with-security-forces_1988480.html

The militant was nabbed from Reasi area from Thakrakote on Monday afternoon and he is suspected of having links to the Hizbul Mujahideen.

The militant, Sabzar Ahmed Mantoo, was arrested from the house of Nizam-ud-Din Pogli of Kakra Chinkha village after receiving intel about his location there, a police officer told PTI.

Mantoo, a C-category militant, was active in the district. Police said he was involved in arson and looting incident of Police Station Dhamal Hanjipura in 2016.

Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is the one of the largest insurgency group which is operating in Jammu and Kashmir, with members drawn from indigenous and foreign sources.

Earlier in the month, J&K police busted three local militants in Srinagar, who were part of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, and seized two Chinese pistols, 4 grenades, a wireless set and one packet of explosive from their possession.


First Published: Monday, March 20, 2017 - 22:15

 

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http://indianexpress.com/article/in...india-envoy-over-ceasefire-violation-4577693/

By: IANS | New Delhi | Published:March 20, 2017 5:56 pm

Pakistan on Monday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner JP Singh to protest the alleged ceasefire violation on the Line of Control, an official said.

“Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan JP Singh was summoned today (Monday) by the Pakistan Foreign Office to protest over the alleged ceasefire violation by the Indian forces on the Line of Control,” an official from the Ministry of External Affairs said.

“JP Singh told Pakistan that India did not violate the ceasefire and only responded to the unprovoked firing from the Pakistan side,” sources said.

On March 18, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a release blamed Indian ceasefire violation along the LOC in Kot Kehtera sector for the death of a 60-year-old woman resident.

 

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http://zeenews.india.com/india/kashmir-attack_1989150.html

Srinagar: Militants on Thursday attacked a police vehicle in Shopian district of Kashmir.

No one was hurt in the incident, police said.

Militants opened fire on the police vehicle escorting the bullet proof car of Shopian MLA, Mohammad Yousuf, which was being brought from Anantnag to Shopian at 9.30 am at Harmain, a police official said.

He said a police vehicle and the MLA's car suffered some damage while security forces returned the fire.


First Published: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 12:43

 

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The militants threatened the two boys and fired several rounds in air before setting the car ablaze, they said. File Photo for representation.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/603242/another-policemans-house-attacked-valley.html

In yet another case of policemen being threatened in the Valley, militants barged into the house of a sub-inspector last night in Budgam district, took his son and a nephew hostage, ransacked the house and later set a car ablaze.

The militants drove away in the car with the two boys but later let them off and set the vehicle on fire, police said.

The incident came barely three weeks after militants had barged into the house of a senior police officer in Shopian in South Kashmir and ransacked his house, sending shockwaves among police officers fighting militancy for last 26 years.

The militants entered the house of Sub Inspector M Subhan Bhat and started ransacking his house in Chadoora area of the district in central Kashmir, official sources said, adding that they later took his son and a nephew as hostage and drove away in the car.

According to police sources, the militants said they wanted to kill the officer, who is currently posted at the Baramulla district jail where militant-turned separatist leader Masarat Alam is lodged.

The militants threatened the two boys and fired several rounds in air before setting the car ablaze, they said.

Director General of Police S P Vaid told PTI that stern action would be taken against those responsible for the incident.

"It's the most unfortunate incident to have happened. The terrorists are feeling the heat and stooping so low. Our humane approach should not be seen as our weakness. I will ensure welfare of every personnel in my force and such incidents will be dealt with an iron hand," he said.

Police has launched a manhunt to nab the people after gathering information about the militants from the kins and neighbours.

Director General of Prisons S K Mishra told PTI that he has called for a review meeting tomorrow to ascertain the safety of his personnel and their families guarding various jails in the state.

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http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nati...pen-fire-on-crpf-camp-in-kulgam-district.html
The gunmen opened fire on a CRPF camp at Neloo in Kulgam district, intelligence sources said.

Militants on Saturday night opened fire on a security forces camp in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. (Photo: PTI/ Representational Image)
Srinagar: Militants on Saturday night opened fire on a security forces camp in South Kashmir's Kulgam district.

The gunmen opened fire on a CRPF camp at Neloo in Kulgam district, intelligence sources said.

They said no one was hurt in the brief firing incident.

However, police officials refused to comment on the incident.

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/jk-two-terrorists-killed-in-encounter-with-police-in-pulwama/
Published:March 26, 2017 4:32 pm

At least two terrorists were killed in an encounter with Jammu & Kashmir police at Padgampora in Pulwama area on Sunday. The terrorists first attacked the police search party and were later killed in retaliatory firing. The area has been cordoned off.

More details awaited

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http://indianexpress.com/article/in...ch-ak-47-from-constable-one-arrested-4586146/

Jammu | Updated: March 26, 2017 3:32 pm

A week ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir for inaugurating the country’s longest Chenani-Nashri road tunnel, the state police launched a massive manhunt to nab suspected militants who escaped after snatching an AK-47 rifle from a police constable at Tawi bridge last night.

One of the suspect has been arrested and his motorcycle was seized. He has been identified as Masrool Ahmad, son of Abdul Rashid of Ratnipora, Shopian. Ahmad told the police that he was accompanied by Asif, son of Mohammad Ali Shah of Banpora, Shopian. He is still absconding with the AK rifle. The police, however, suspect that they could be several other accomplices. The duo arrived in Jammu a few days ago, sources said, adding that questioning was in progress to find out their purpose of visit, besides the people and places they visited.

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http://indianexpress.com/article/in...icemans-house-attacked-in-the-valley-4586356/
: PTI | Srinagar | Published:March 26, 2017 2:40 pm

In yet another case of policemen being threatened in the Valley, militants barged into the house of a sub-inspector last night in Budgam district, took his son and a nephew hostage, ransacked the house and later set a car ablaze. The militants drove away in the car with the two boys but later let them off and set the vehicle on fire, police said.

The incident came barely three weeks after militants had barged into the house of a senior police officer in Shopian in South Kashmir and ransacked his house, sending shockwaves among police officers fighting militancy for last 26 years.

The militants entered the house of Sub Inspector M Subhan Bhat and started ransacking his house in Chadoora area of the district in central Kashmir, official sources said, adding that they later took his son and a nephew as hostage and drove away in the car.

According to police sources, the militants said they wanted to kill the officer, who is currently posted at the Baramulla district jail where militant-turned separatist leader Masarat Alam is lodged.

The militants threatened the two boys and fired several rounds in air before setting the car ablaze, they said.

Director General of Police S P Vaid told PTI that stern action would be taken against those responsible for the incident.

“It’s the most unfortunate incident to have happened. The terrorists are feeling the heat and stooping so low. Our humane approach should not be seen as our weakness. I will ensure welfare of every personnel in my force and such incidents will be dealt with an iron hand,” he said.

Police has launched a manhunt to nab the people after gathering information about the militants from the kins and neighbours.

Director General of Prisons S K Mishra told PTI that he has called for a review meeting tomorrow to ascertain the safety of his personnel and their families guarding various jails in the state.

 

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http://zeenews.india.com/india/two-hizbul-terrorists-gunned-down-two-others-held-in-jk_1990217.html


Srinagar: Two Hizbul terrorists were gunned down on Sunday while two militants have been apprehended in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir.

The fatalities occurred when militants attacked a police search party in Padgampora area of Pulwama district on Sunday.

The security forces have cordoned off the area after the attack.

In another incident, two militants were apprehended when they tried to snatch an AK-47 rifle from a policeman on Tawi bridge in Baramulla on Saturday.

One of their associates, however, managed to escape.

A red alert was issued after the incident.

"We have arrested two persons belonging to the Kashmir Valley in yesterday's (Saturday) rifle snatching incident," IANS quoted Jammu Zone Inspector General of Police S.D. Singh Jamwal as saying.

One of the cops, Muhammad Hanief, was reportedly wounded in the scuffle and has been shifted to a nearby government hospital.

He was deployed as the personal security guard of Maulana Dehlavi, Chairman of Anjuman-e-Minhaj-e-Rasool, a religious organisation when he was attacked by the militants.

A manhunt is on for the third accused who had fled with the rifle. All three were suspected of being connected to the Hizbul outfit.

 

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Security personnel conduct a search operation after three motorcycle-borne youths allegedly attacked the personal security officer of a cleric and decamped with his AK-47 rifle, in Jammu on Sunday. | Photo Credit: PTI

http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...mbush-police-party-in-j-k/article17667252.ece

Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were on Sunday killed when they tried to ambush a police party that included three officers of the rank of superintendent of police in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

The incident took place at Padgampura, an area located on the border of Awantipura and Pulwama districts in south Kashmir, 35 km from Srinagar, when militants came from behind and started firing indiscriminately at the convoy of the officers, the police said.

The last vehicle was that of 32-year-old Chandan Kholi, posted as ASP in the militancy-hit Pulwama district, which bore the brunt of the attack.

Mr. Kholi, along with his guards, who were swiftly supported by senior SPs of Awantipora and Pulwama Zahid Malik and Rayees Mohammed Bhat respectively, neutralised the two militants, they said.

The driver of the car, in which the two militants were travelling, escaped after the encounter broke out, the police said, adding a hunt has been launched to nab him to ascertain whether he was kidnapped or was part of an overground network of the militant group.

The top police officers of the district were returning after a meeting with the chief election officer in connection with the forthcoming bypolls to the Anantnag and Srinagar Lok Sabha seats.

The police have seized two weapons, including a looted self-loading rifle (SLR), besides a hand grenade and some ammunition, Deputy Inspector General of Police (South Kashmir) S. Pani told PTI in Srinagar.

The Padgampora area has witnessed several encounters in the past and is believed to be infested by militants associated with banned outfits such as the Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Mr. Pani, a seasoned police officer who has done credible work in controlling militancy in Shopian and Kulgam districts, lauded the role of the police personnel who quickly neutralised the two terrorists.

One of the slain militants has been identified as Shahbaz Safi Wani alias Rayees Kachru, who was active in the area since June, 2016.

Wani was involved in an attack on a security picket outside a minority camp at Tumlahall in Pulwama district, besides snatching two SLRs along with magazines, officials said.

The other one is a “recycled” militant, Farooq Ahmed Hurrah from Shopian, who had surrendered in 2010 and was out on parole.

On March 9, 2017, two LeT militants were killed in an encounter at Padgampora. A civilian was also killed in the incident.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Range, S.J.M. Gillani said, “According to our officers at the spot, perhaps one militant managed to escape.”

 

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Villagers gathered around the encounter site at Budgam district in Central Kashmir on Tuesday | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad

http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...am-district/article17699312.ece?homepage=true

One security personnel and many civilians sustained injuries in the operation.
Three civilians and one militant were killed and many civilians sustained injuries during an anti-militancy operation in Budgam district of Kashmir on Tuesday.

“One militant has been killed and a weapon has been recovered from the scene of the encounter,” an Army official said.

The encounter has ended, a police official said.

Zahid Dar, Saqib Ahmad and Ishfaq Ahmad Wani were killed in action by security forces when a large number of protesters pelted stones at them in a bid to help the militant escape.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Durbugh area of Chadoora in the early hours of Tuesday following information that militants are present there. The operation turned into a gunfight after the militant opened fire, the police official said.

Smoke emanating from a house where militants took refuge during a gun battle in Budgam district of Central Kashmir on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad

Clashes between protesters and security forces were on till reports last came in, he added.

 

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Security forces chasing away local protesters who tried to disrupt an anti-militant operation at village Durbugh in Chadoora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Tuesday. One militant and three civilians were killed in the operation. PTI photo

Smoke billowing out of the house which was targeted by the security forces personnel for eliminating a militant during an encounter at village Durbugh in Chadoora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Tuesday. PTI Photo

 

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 28, 2017 10:25 pm
http://indianexpress.com/article/in...hting-both-militants-and-locals-crpf-kashmir/

Briefing about the Budgam encounter, Kumar said that the obstruction by the locals made their operation even more difficult, as they were forced to divert their attention from the militants.

In the wake of the killing of three civilians in an encounter between security forces and militants in Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has made a fervent appeal to the locals of the Valley to not pose as an obstruction in the path of security forces while they are combating terrorists.

“I believe that the people of Kashmir should let law take its own course and not obstruct the operation as the operations are against militants. They should let us do our duty. We appeal to the people of Kashmir to stay away from the area of operations,” news agency ANI quoted CRPF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Dr. Sanjay Kumar as saying.

Briefing about the Budgam encounter, Kumar said that the obstruction by the locals made their operation even more difficult, as they were forced to divert their attention from the militants. “The operation was really difficult because, we had to fight it on two different platforms. One was against the militants and other was the local people. Out of them, few people really made our day difficult. Lot of commotions, stone pelting, abusing and injuring our people, this made the operation really difficult,” Kumar said. He added that 43 CRPF jawans and 20 policemen were injured in the stone pelting during the operation.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti expressed anguish over the death of three civilians and urged restraint from all sides saying issues confronting the state cannot be resolved if violence becomes the norm.

In a statement released by the official spokesman, Mehbooba expressed deep anguish and grief over the death of three youths at Chadoora. “It is highly painful to see the young boys losing their lives,” the chief minister said.

(With inputs from agencies)

http://indianexpress.com/article/in...-as-protesters-block-security-forces-4589905/

J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said attempts were made to persuade the militant to lay down his weapon. “Nothing can be achieved with violence. Whatever can be achieved has to be through dialogue and peace,’’ she said. She appealed to parents to keep their children away from encounter sites and stone-throwing crowds because “these places are not free from danger”.

Acting on information that militant Touseef Ahmad Wagey was hiding in a house in Durbugh, security forces showed up in the morning and laid a cordon to start a search. While the operation was underway, residents came out and started hurling stones at policemen who formed the outer cordon.

The clashes intensified as the day progressed. Security forces fired pellets and then opened fire. The three protesters who died were identified as Zahid Rashid Gania (21) of Chadoora, Saquib Rashid (19) of Wathoora and Ishfaq Ahmad (27) of Rangreth.

Dr Nazir Choudhary, Medical Superintendent of the SMHS Hospital in Srinagar, said four youths were brought to the hospital from Budgam. He said three died while the fourth was being treated for a head injury.

Police prevented relatives of Gania from taking his body to his village and this led to more protests.

Daliar Singh, Block Medical Officer of Chadoora, said 23 injured were brought to the hospital. “The injured had pellet and bullet injuries. One of the injured was shifted to the SMHS Hospital in the evening,” he said.

“One militant has been killed and his body and weapon have been recovered. Sanitising operation is underway,’’ the Army spokesman said. Officials said Wagey of Kanjikul Kulgam was affiliated to the Hizbul Mujahideen and was a Category C militant.

Meanwhile, separatists have called for a day-long strike in the Valley on Wednesday to protest the killings. In a joint statement, separatist leaders called for protests on Friday as well.

Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweeted: “Two civilian killed many injured on the sidelines of Chadoora encounter. The tragedy that is # Kashmir continues to unfold.’’

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http://indianexpress.com/article/in...e-militants-house-in-pulwama-defused-4589367/
By: Express Web Desk | Srinagar | Updated: March 28, 2017 4:25 pm

South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

A live grenade was recovered from outside the house of a suspected militant in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The grenade was found in front of the house of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Sameer alias Tiger at Drabgam in Pulwama, a police official alleged. Immediately after its discovery, a bomb disposal squad was sent to the spot and the grenade was defused, said the official, adding there was no damage caused by the controlled explosion.

Smoke rises from a house after an encounter broke out on Tuesday between militants and security forces in Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. (Waseem Andrabi / HT Photo)

 

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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
29-March, 2017 18:37 IST
J&K DGP discusses Kashmir situation with Dr Jitendra Singh

The Director General of Police, Jammu & Kashmir, Shri S. P. Vaid met the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today and held a detailed discussion with him about the prevailing situation in Kashmir, in the aftermath of yesterday’s violence which resulted in the death of three persons and injuries to others, as well as injuries also to the security persons.

Dr Jitendra Singh said that it is the responsibility of both the administration as well as the civil society to make the youth of Kashmir understand the reality, instead of getting instigated by the false propaganda by a handful few.

Lauding the role of security forces including the Army, Para-military and Jammu & Kashmir Police, Dr Jitendra Singh said that we have among the best forces in the world and the nation is eternally indebted to them.

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The Director General of Police, Jammu & Kashmir, Shri S.P. Vaid meeting the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on March 29, 2017.

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...-module-busted-in-kashmir/article17678753.ece

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday claimed to have busted a module of the Hizbul Mujahideen by arresting seven suspected militants in Kashmir who were allegedly tasked to disrupt the upcoming Lok Sabha bypolls.

The arrests were made in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, ahead of bypolls in Anantnag and Srinagar due in April.

“We have busted a module of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen militant organisation by arresting seven militants,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kulgam, Shridhar Patil told reporters.

He said the district police received a specific intelligence input on March 21 that the militant outfit has constituted a module to carry out attacks on security forces and disrupt the election process.

The self-styled district commander of the outfit Altaf Dar alias Al-Kachroo and Towseef Sheikh alias Mossad had constituted the module for allegedly disrupting the elections.

“We registered a case on the basis of this information and during investigation it was found that Zubar Ahmad Badar, a resident of Nai-Basti in Qaimoh area of the district, was the king-pin of this module. He was subsequently arrested,” Mr. Patil said.

The SSP said a pistol, three bullets and two AK-47 magazines were recovered from Badar’s possession. “During his questioning, we came to know about his associates and among them till now six have been arrested and we expect more arrests,” he added.

The police officer said the main aim of the module was to target security forces during the elections and they had even made a failed attempt in Bijbehara area of Anantnag on March 19.

“The arrest of these persons and recoveries made is a big achievement for us especially because of the elections,” the official said. He also claimed that Hizbul Mujahideen was trying to recruit new people

The by-elections to Srinagar and Anantnag Lok Sabha constituencies are to be held on April 9 and April 12, respectively.

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http://indianexpress.com/article/in...-station-in-kashmirs-kulgam-district-4591548/

By: PTI | Srinagar | Published:March 29, 2017 9:29 pm

A police official said the militants fled from the spot, mingling with protestors who were demonstrating against the killing of three civilians in security forces firing in Chadoora area of Budgam district on Tuesday.

Militants on Wednesday opened firing on a police station in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district but no one was hurt in the attack, police said.

The gunmen fired five to six rounds towards the police station at Yaripora in the district at around 5.50 PM, a police official said.

He said the militants fled from the spot, mingling with protestors who were demonstrating against the killing of three civilians in security forces firing in Chadoora area of Budgam district on Tuesday.

There were no reports of anyone getting hurt in the firing incident, he added.