Based on the information, the joint teams of Police, Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF launched search and cordon operations which eventually led to the arrest of the Hizbul operative.
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a spike in terror attacks in the recent weeks. A question was asked in the Lok Sabha about the steps the government has taken so far to free the region from terrorism. MoS Home responded to the question in a written reply in the House.
Four people got killed in a blast at the premises of a scrap dealer in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla. The incident occurred when the scrap was being unloaded from the truck.
Rifleman Mohit Rathour was killed in action in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara while four others, including a captain, were injured on Saturday.
The announcement comes amid rising terror incidents in UT's Jammu region. Earlier today, Pakistan's BAT terrorists fired on the Indian Army's forward post in Machil sector along LoC which led to an extensive gunfire exchange. A terrorist was neutralised, while one soldier also died in action.
Mehbooba Mufti was addressing the 25th foundation day function of the PDP in Srinagar. She also demanded the release of Kashmiri youth lodged in jails across the country.
Doda in Jammu region has been rocked by several terror incidents since June, which is being seen by security agencies as an attempt by Pakistan-based terror handlers to revive terrorism in the hilly district.
The encounter broke out between the Army troops and terrorists in the Macchil sector of Kupwara on Saturday morning, officials said.
Spanning 150 kilometers across several districts, the Operation Sarp Vinash faced obstacles such as steep climbs, dense forests, and numerous caves. Despite these challenges, the Army is committed to its mission, collaborating with local forces to achieve success.
It is pertinent to mention that the Jammu region, which remained relatively peaceful between 2005 and 2021 after security forces wiped out decades-long terrorism, witnessed a spike in terror attacks over the past month.
The security forces have launched an anti-terrorism operation in the Lolab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
The duo were produced before the Special Court (PMLA) in Jammu and it granted the ED custody for five days.
Earlier in the day the Army foiled an infiltration attempt by Pakistani terrorists in the Battal Sector of Poonch in which a jawan was killed. There is no official information about the encounter in Kupwara.
The encounter broke out early Tuesday morning. One jawan was injured in the exchange of fire.
This comes days after images emerged showing the Pakistani army training the terrorists in the PoK to infiltrate the Indian side of the border. The images also showed Pakistani guiding terrorists to infiltration routes in PoK.
Rajouri terror attack: In the wake of recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has increased the deployment of troops in the Jammu region.
This comes days after pictures emerged Pakistani army training the terrorists in the PoK to infiltrate to the Indian side of the border.
Back-to-back high-level meetings were held in Jammu on Saturday regarding the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid rising terror attacks in the region.
This is the second visit of Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi to Jammu in less than three weeks of his assuming the office. The visits were necessitated by the recent terrorist attacks in Kathua and Doda that cost the nation nine lives of army personnel.
Terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir has been on an unprecedented high since June this year. The various attacks have claimed the lives of civilians as well as security personnel. Pictures emerged from PoK where Pakistani Army was seen training terrorists for infiltrating into India.
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