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Forces launches search ops in J&K’s Bandipora forests

The army’s Chinar Corps had late on Friday evening said troops spotted “suspicious movement” in the general area Panar in north Kashmir’s Bandipora

The army has launched a search operation in the forests of Bandipora. (File)

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Published on Nov 02, 2024 10:38 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Soldier injured after suspected terrorists fire at army camp in Jammu

Defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said the Sunjuwan Brigade headquarters was fired from a distance between 10 am to 10.30 am

There has been a spike in violence in the region ahead of the first assembly polls since 2014. (ANI)

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Published on Sep 02, 2024 01:06 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

Indian Army Day 2025: Relive the army’s heroic tales with these cinematic gems

On 77th Indian Army Day today, let’s celebrate the real heroes of our country with 4 cinematic gems

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Updated on Jan 15, 2025 11:55 AM IST

ByMahima Pandey

Soldier injured as terrorists fire at army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri

Defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said a major terror attack on the army picket in the remote village was thwarted

There has been a major spike in violence in the Jammu region. (ANI)

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Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:02 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

Morning briefing: Supreme Court to hear plea against Kanwar Yatra eateries order

Here is a shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check.

The Supreme Court to hear Kanwar Yatra and NEET-UG 2024 case.

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Updated on Jul 22, 2024 09:15 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Poonch killings: ‘Torture survivors’ yet to record statements before magistrate

The deceased were identified as Safeer Hussain, 44, Showket Ali, 22, and Shabir Hussain, 32, of Topa Peer village.

“On Thursday, our statements were recorded before a public prosecutor but not before the magistrate. The status of the police investigation remains the same,” said Mohammad Sadeeq, 49, former panch of Topa Peer village. (Photo for representation)

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Updated on Apr 07, 2024 12:45 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Army probe into Poonch custodial deaths at advanced stage

The December 21 ambush on the army was the latest in a series of attacks that have claimed the lives of several army personnel during the last one year

Three civilians had died in an army camp near Poonch in December 2023 (File Photo)

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Published on Apr 05, 2024 07:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Yet to record statements before magistrate, say Poonch ‘torture’ victims

Surankote station-house officer inspector Rajesh Thappa said, “One of the injured was discharged from the hospital recently. He has to be fit for recording his statement before the magistrate. The date has not been finalised yet, but we will soon record their statements soon

At least nine men were picked up by the army on December 22 from Topa Peer village, out of whom three died and six others were injured, allegedly in army’s 48 RR camp at Bafliaz (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 31, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Rajnath holds security review meet, visits border areas of Rajouri

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reviewed prevailing security scenario at a joint security review meet here in the aftermath of terror ambush at Surankote on Thursday that left four soldiers dead and three injured and Friday’s custodial deaths of three civilians in an army camp.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with the Army troops during his visit to the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday. Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande is also seen. (ANI)

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Updated on Dec 28, 2023 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

After Poonch ambush: ‘Custodial deaths’: Brigadier among 3 officers shifted

Amid Thursday’s terror ambush and Friday’s “custodial deaths” of three civilians in an army camp of 48 RR, a brigadier and two officers have been shifted from Poonch. The three men were among nine picked up by the army on Friday morning around 9.30 am from Topa Peer village for questioning.

Family members mourn during cremation of Indian Army soldier Karan Yadav, who was recently killed in a militant attack in Kashmir, at his ancestral place Bhaupur, in Kanpur district, on Monday. (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 26, 2023 06:18 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Two civilians charred to death inside Army camp in Doda

Two men died in a fire at a tailoring shop inside an army camp in Doda. The fire was caused by a snag in a kerosene heater. Police are investigating.

The bodies of both the workers were recovered from the scene and were handed over to their next of kin for last rites. (iStock)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2023 06:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

What is a unified command and why does Manipur need it?

Since ethnic violence broke out in May, multiple agencies were tasked to restore normalcy in a tinder-box situation. A nodal coordination group is vital

In this photo taken on September 28, 2023, security personnel fire tear gas as miscreants protest near the family home of chief minister N Biren Singh, in Imphal in India's northeastern state of Manipur, amid ongoing ethnic violence. (AFP)

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Updated on Oct 04, 2023 08:47 PM IST

ByPrawesh Lama

Military Engineer Services worker ends life at army camp in Samba

the reason behind suicide was not known immediately, the officials said, adding that police have shifted the body to a hospital for post-mortem and also started inquest proceedings

Sunil Kumar of Batala area in Gurdaspur was found dead inside his room in the camp at Bari Brahmana, said officials.

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Updated on Jul 30, 2023 09:31 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Samba/jammu

Soldier dies by suicide inside army camp in J&K’s Samba

A soldier allegedly died by suicide inside an army camp in Samba district, shooting himself with his service weapon. An inquiry has been ordered.

The soldier allegedly shot himself dead inside Mehashwar Army camp with his service weapon. (Representational Photo)

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Updated on Jul 08, 2023 12:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Two army men injured in accidental fire in Rajouri

Two army men were injured after a weapon of one of them went off accidentally inside an army camp in Manjakote area of Rajouri district on Wednesday

The soldiers from a Rashtriya Rifles unit had returned from their duty and were unloading their weapons when the incident took place. (Representational Photo (Getty Images/iStockphoto) )

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Updated on Jun 08, 2023 12:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

PM Modi moots SAARC strategy to combat coronavirus

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) has been moribund since a summit scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2016 was called off after a terror attack on an army camp at Uri in Kashmir.

PM Modi caused a flutter in diplomatic circles by suggesting that Saarc could work jointly to counter COVID-19(PTI)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2020 10:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRezaul H Laskar

Delay in Azhar ban bad for region, US tells China as UN set to take call

The JeM, headed by the 50-year-old Azhar, carried out many terror strikes in India and was involved in the attack on Parliament, the Pathankot air force base, army camps in Jammu and Uri, and the latest suicide attack on CRPF in Pulwama which claimed the lives of 40 personnel.

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar meets the criteria to be designated as a global terrorist and not doing so is against regional stability and peace, the US said Tuesday on the eve of the UN Security Council making a crucial decision in this regard.(AP)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2019 01:36 PM IST

Washington | ByYashwant Raj

Days after Pulwama attack, thousands of Kashmiris throng army recruitment drive

The army said that those who have cleared their Class 10 examination, the basic qualification, could apply for the job. “We got a fair number of graduates and a few postgraduates as well who applied for the job,” Beniwal said.

Indian Army soldiers watch a clash between policemen and protestors during curfew in Jammu.(AP Photo)

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Updated on Feb 21, 2019 10:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Srinagar | ByHT Correspondent

Army camp in Kashmir’s Shopian attacked by militants, no casualties

An army spokesman in Srinagar said that the firing was “ineffective” in causing any damage.

Suspected militants attacked an army camp in Kashmir’s Shopian but did not rinagar, India – May 04,2017:Army soldiers take position during an operation against Militants in Shopian district south of Srinagar,india on May 4, 2017.Thousands of soldiers and paramilitary soldiers are engaged in a huge anti-militant operation in Kashmir, where armed militants have repeatedly attacked government forces in recent weeks. Police said government forces had surrounded at least 20 villages in the drive, launched in Shopian district.(Photo by Waseem Andrabi / Hindustan Times)(HT)

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Published on Jan 27, 2019 08:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Srinagar | ByHT Correspondent

Searches launched after suspected militants exchanged fire with soldiers in Jammu

It may be stated here that a grenade blast rocked Jammu Bus Stand on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday here.

Suspected militants opened fire at an army camp in Ratnuchak area of Jammu on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday before fleeing from the spot.(AFP)

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Updated on Dec 30, 2018 01:25 PM IST

Jammu | ByRavi Khajuria

Angry over argument, army jawan shoots dead colleague in Jammu and Kashmir

An Army jawan allegedly shot dead his colleague following a spat with him in an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

A senior police said the exact reason behind the killing is not known. (Representational Photo)(AFP file photo)

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Published on Dec 26, 2018 10:05 AM IST

Jammu | ByPress Trust of India

Militants hurl grenades at Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama

Militants attacked an Army camp in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a police official said.

The militants fired UBGL grenades at the camp, a police official said.(Representative Image/HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 19, 2018 09:49 PM IST

Srinagar | ByPress Trust of India

Five soldiers killed in Arunachal as boulders roll down on bus due to mudslide

The bus was carrying 20 soldiers on a narrow mountainous stretch to their nearby camp on Friday after a training exercise in Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

A helicopter evacuated six injured personnel to a nearby hospital.(AFP/Photo for representation)

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Published on Jun 30, 2018 11:52 AM IST

Guwahati | ByAssociated Press

Nagrota attack case accused got Pak visa on reference from Hurriyat leaders: NIA

The NIA also said that the 2016 Nagrota attack accused, Mohammad Ashiq Baba, had met key Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commanders, including JeM chief Masood Azhar’s brother Rauf who was responsible for targeting the army camp, during one of his trips to Pakistan.

Seven army personnel were killed and three others were injured in the November 29, 2016 attack on the Nagrota army camp, that also left three Pakistani militants dead.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 07, 2018 11:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRajesh Ahuja

Militants ‘desperately’ trying to sabotage Ramzan ceasefire, says Mehbooba Mufti

The chief minister is again expected to seek an extension of the ceasefire after meeting Union home minister Rajnath Singh, who will land in Srinagar for a two-day visit on Thursday.

J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti addresses during a function at SKICC in Srinagar on Saturday.(PTI photo)

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Updated on Jun 06, 2018 06:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Srinagar | ByMir Ehsan

Ammo dump blast at army camp kills 1, injures 7

The blast occurred around 3.30 pm when a team from Ordnance Factory was inspecting the ammunition as a routine procedure, police officials of the district said

Blast took place at ammunition dump of Indian Army’s base camp in Unchi Bassi near Dasuya on Jalandhar-Pathankot highway.(PTI Representative Photo)

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Updated on May 15, 2018 11:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Hoshiarpur | ByHT Correspondent

Honey-trapped Haryana man scouted army camps during tests to leak info to ISI: Police

The 23-year-old man from Rohtak, who took 18 army recruitment tests, passed on the information to two women he met on Facebook.

Gaurav Kumar, a 23-year-old from Rohtak, in police custody after he was arrested for passing on information about Indian Army camps to Pakistan’s ISI.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 17, 2018 10:18 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Rohtak | ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Amanora removes tyre killers after police order, but wants them reinstalled

The tyre busters are spike-like structures, installed on the road, which tear into the tyres of vehicles coming from the wrong direction of the road

Tyre killer installed by Amanora township to crub wrong side driving on Monday.(HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 03, 2018 02:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | ByShalaka Shinde, Pune

Solo movie review: Dulquer Salmaan’s movie is a great concept gone awry

Dulquer Salmaan starrer Solo is visually breathtaking and has great music to boot. However, this Bejoy Nambiar film is high on concept and its execution leaves a lot to be desired.

Solo stars Dulquer Salmaan, Sruthi Hariharan, Sai Tamhankar, Neha Sharma, Arthi Venkatesh and Sai Dhansikaa in the lead roles.

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Updated on Jun 17, 2019 10:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByKarthik Kumar

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The army’s Chinar Corps had late on Friday evening said troops spotted “suspicious movement” in the general area Panar in north Kashmir’s Bandipora

Defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said the Sunjuwan Brigade headquarters was fired from a distance between 10 am to 10.30 am

On 77th Indian Army Day today, let’s celebrate the real heroes of our country with 4 cinematic gems

Defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said a major terror attack on the army picket in the remote village was thwarted

Here is a shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check.

The deceased were identified as Safeer Hussain, 44, Showket Ali, 22, and Shabir Hussain, 32, of Topa Peer village.

The December 21 ambush on the army was the latest in a series of attacks that have claimed the lives of several army personnel during the last one year

Surankote station-house officer inspector Rajesh Thappa said, “One of the injured was discharged from the hospital recently. He has to be fit for recording his statement before the magistrate. The date has not been finalised yet, but we will soon record their statements soon

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reviewed prevailing security scenario at a joint security review meet here in the aftermath of terror ambush at Surankote on Thursday that left four soldiers dead and three injured and Friday’s custodial deaths of three civilians in an army camp.

Amid Thursday’s terror ambush and Friday’s “custodial deaths” of three civilians in an army camp of 48 RR, a brigadier and two officers have been shifted from Poonch. The three men were among nine picked up by the army on Friday morning around 9.30 am from Topa Peer village for questioning.

Two men died in a fire at a tailoring shop inside an army camp in Doda. The fire was caused by a snag in a kerosene heater. Police are investigating.

Since ethnic violence broke out in May, multiple agencies were tasked to restore normalcy in a tinder-box situation. A nodal coordination group is vital

the reason behind suicide was not known immediately, the officials said, adding that police have shifted the body to a hospital for post-mortem and also started inquest proceedings

A soldier allegedly died by suicide inside an army camp in Samba district, shooting himself with his service weapon. An inquiry has been ordered.

Two army men were injured after a weapon of one of them went off accidentally inside an army camp in Manjakote area of Rajouri district on Wednesday

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) has been moribund since a summit scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2016 was called off after a terror attack on an army camp at Uri in Kashmir.

The JeM, headed by the 50-year-old Azhar, carried out many terror strikes in India and was involved in the attack on Parliament, the Pathankot air force base, army camps in Jammu and Uri, and the latest suicide attack on CRPF in Pulwama which claimed the lives of 40 personnel.

The army said that those who have cleared their Class 10 examination, the basic qualification, could apply for the job. “We got a fair number of graduates and a few postgraduates as well who applied for the job,” Beniwal said.

An army spokesman in Srinagar said that the firing was “ineffective” in causing any damage.

It may be stated here that a grenade blast rocked Jammu Bus Stand on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday here.

An Army jawan allegedly shot dead his colleague following a spat with him in an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Militants attacked an Army camp in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a police official said.

The bus was carrying 20 soldiers on a narrow mountainous stretch to their nearby camp on Friday after a training exercise in Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

The NIA also said that the 2016 Nagrota attack accused, Mohammad Ashiq Baba, had met key Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commanders, including JeM chief Masood Azhar’s brother Rauf who was responsible for targeting the army camp, during one of his trips to Pakistan.

The chief minister is again expected to seek an extension of the ceasefire after meeting Union home minister Rajnath Singh, who will land in Srinagar for a two-day visit on Thursday.

The blast occurred around 3.30 pm when a team from Ordnance Factory was inspecting the ammunition as a routine procedure, police officials of the district said

The 23-year-old man from Rohtak, who took 18 army recruitment tests, passed on the information to two women he met on Facebook.

The tyre busters are spike-like structures, installed on the road, which tear into the tyres of vehicles coming from the wrong direction of the road

Dulquer Salmaan starrer Solo is visually breathtaking and has great music to boot. However, this Bejoy Nambiar film is high on concept and its execution leaves a lot to be desired.

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