Jammu

Supreme Court proposes makeshift courtroom in jail for Yasin Malik’s cross-examination

Supreme Court proposed setting up a temporary courtroom inside a jail to facilitate the cross-examination of terror convict Yasin Malik.

NIA raids multiple sites in Jammu over terror infiltration

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

BJP dominates Jammu with historic win as Congress faces collapse

JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a record-breaking victory in the Jammu division, winning 29 out of 43 Assembly seats, an improvement from the 25 it held in 2014.   In contrast, the Congress party experienced a historic low, securing just one seat in Rajouri. Prominent Congress figures, including former Deputy Chief Minister Tara […]

19 anti-terror units formed in terrorism-prone Jammu areas

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 […]

J&K Police close to busting terror network aiding infiltration

JAMMU: Police are close to dismantling a terror module responsible for assisting terrorists after their infiltration from the International Border (IB) in the Hiranagar and Kathua sectors. These terrorists were guided to the mountains of Udhampur and eventually reached Doda, the Pir Panjal Range, and the Kashmir Valley. Two members of the module have been […]

Pakistan’s frustration: Reason behind rising terror attacks in Jammu

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, who also serves as the party's In-Charge for J&K and Ladakh, stated on June 14 that Pakistan's ISI is unsettled by the peaceful conduct of the Lok Sabha elections in J&K. He added that in response to this frustration, Pakistani agencies have infiltrated terrorists to disrupt peace in the region.

PM Modi leads high-level meeting on J&K security

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to address the security situation in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) following a series of recent terror-related incidents. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and other senior officials attended the meeting, providing a comprehensive overview of the current security landscape in the region. According […]

Local terrorist support zero, few agents active: J&K Police Chief

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 […]

Jammu region records fourth terror attack in four days

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 […]

CRPF Jawan martyred in Kathua terrorist attack

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 […]