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National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive searches across the Jammu region.

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Saturday that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is nearing its end. Speaking at a large election rally in Doda, he emphasized his government’s efforts to bring in fresh, young leaders to replace the long-standing dynastic politics that have plagued the region.   Modi aimed at the National Conference, […]

SRINAGAR: J&K Police has set up 19 specialized counter-terror units across eight out of the ten districts in the Jammu division to tackle the rising incidents of terrorism. The decision to form these units—each led by an officer of the rank of Deputy SP—was made recently. These units are modelled after the Jammu and Kashmir […]

SRINAGAR: In an exclusive conversation with The New Indian, Director General of Police J&K Rashmi Ranjan Swain said “Local support for terrorists is virtually nonexistent. We have already eliminated two terrorists in Kathua and are intensifying our search efforts.” “This success is largely due to assistance from the local community. Local villagers are providing valuable […]

SRINAGAR: In a tense confrontation tonight, security forces engaged a group of terrorists in an encounter at Kota Top in the Gandoh area in Doda district. A police constable was injured, while five Army soldiers and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were wounded in a previous night’s encounter at Chattargalla in Bhaderwah. “At approximately 8:20 […]

JAMMU: In the aftermath of the Kathua encounter, security forces have made substantial recoveries from the two terrorists who were neutralized late last night. The recoveries include: – Three magazines containing 30 rounds each – One magazine containing 24 rounds – 75 rounds of ammunition found in a separate polythene bag – Three live grenades […]

JAMMU: Two days after terrorists attacked Reasi, killing nine people including seven Shiv Khori pilgrims and injuring 43, two more terror incidents occurred in Hiranagar, Kathua district, and Chattargalla, Doda district. These attacks targeted civilians and an Army and police camp. One terrorist was killed, a CRPF jawan was martyred, and a civilian was injured […]

SRINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday retained both Parliamentary seats in the Jammu division, with Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Dr. Jitendra Singh and Jugal Kishore Sharma achieving hat-tricks from the Udhampur-Doda and Jammu-Reasi Lok Sabha constituencies, respectively. However, both won with significantly reduced margins compared to the 2019 […]

With nine back-to-back tremors jolting Jammu and Kashmir this week, experts and geologists are extremely rattled. Are these tremors a harbinger for the worst that is to come soon? Seismologists have sounded a warning and said that in the wake of the recent quakes, precautionary measures should be put in place urgently. On Saturday, two […]