Photo Story: The Mujgund gun battle leaves trail of destruction

Photo Story: The Mujgund gun battle leaves trail of destruction

Srinagar: At least three militants including a 14 year old were killed during the 18- hour long encounter in Mujgund area, located on the outskirts of Srinagar city. Government forces, including army, have to use heavy fire power to over power the militants who were changing positions. During the course of gun battle, the heavy […]

SAC approves legislation for setting up dedicated Special Security Force for Governor’s security

SAC approves legislation for setting up dedicated Special Security Force for Governor’s security

Srinagar:  The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal MaliK approved the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Governor’s Special Security Force Bill, 2018’’. The Bill contains provisions related to the constitution and regulation of a separate security force in the State of Jammu and Kashmir for providing proximate security to the Governor, members […]

AC dispenses with oral test for selection of 400 Veterinary Assistant Surgeons

AC dispenses with oral test for selection of 400 Veterinary Assistant Surgeons

Jammu: To fast track recruitment and bring in more transparency in the overall selection process, the State Administrative Council (SAC) the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the proposal of dispensing with oral test for selection against the newly created posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeons.  The recruitment to these posts will now be done […]

Mujgund Gunfight: 14 year old among three militants killed during 18 hour long gunfight

Mujgund Gunfight: 14 year old among three militants killed during 18 hour long gunfight

Srinagar: The police have identified the identities of three militants killed during the 18-hour long gunfight in Mujgund area located in outskirts of Srinagar city. The police identified the two militants as Mudasir Parray, Saquib Mushtaq, both hailing from Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipore district. The police identified the third militant as Alu Bhai, […]

India, Russia exploring joint mechanism to counter radical threats emanating from Afghanistan

India, Russia exploring joint mechanism to counter radical threats emanating from Afghanistan

New Delhi: India and Russia are exploring a joint mechanism on Afghanistan to counter the increasing threat from radical militant groups in the region, as both sides search for approaches to deal with the complex situation. The National Security Advisors of the two countries held talks here this week and discussed counter-terrorism measures, bilateral military […]

Fierce clashes erupt near encounter site in Srinagar

Fierce clashes erupt near encounter site in Srinagar

Srinagar: Government forces on Sunday burst teargas shells and opened fire to disperse the demonstrators, who tried to disrupt operation against militants trapped inside a house in Srinagar outskirts. Official sources said that hundreds of protesters, mostly youth, hit the streets at Mujgund in city outskirts after fresh firing erupted in the wee hours on […]

Mobile internet suspended in Srinagar

Mobile internet suspended in Srinagar

Srinagar:Mobile internet services of all cellular companies, including the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), were suspended on Sunday for security reasons in this summer capital. The services were suspended as precautionary measure, following an encounter, which ensued on Saturday after the forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at Mujgund in Srinagar outskirts. However, […]

18-hour-long Srinagar encounter ends; 3 militants killed, 5 forces personnel injured

18-hour-long Srinagar encounter ends; 3 militants killed, 5 forces personnel injured

Srinagar: Three militants were killed and government forces personnel were injured in an 18-hour-long encounter, which ensued on Saturday afternoon after forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Srinagar outskirts. Meanwhile, authorities have suspended internet services in the summer capital, Srinagar, as a precautionary measure to prevent spreading of rumours. Official sources said […]

Mujgund encounter on: Militant moving from one house to another, enagaging forces in fierce gunfight  

Mujgund encounter on: Militant moving from one house to another, enagaging forces in fierce gunfight  

Srinagar: The Mujgund encounter, which started at 5 pm Saturday is still ongoing, with a lone surviving militant reportedly engaging the forces in fierce gun battle. According to the CRPF and Police sources, two militants were trapped on Saturday evening which included a a Kashmiri teenager (unconfirmed) and a Pakistani. According to them, reportedly a […]

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