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Pre-attack surge in terror launch pads activity: Intelligence officials
Around 167 terrorists were present across the border waiting to cross over in December 2024, 146 were present in January 2025, 138 in February and 122 in March.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 07:17 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
65 foreign terrorists from 3 outfits active in J&K, say officials
At least 65 foreign terrorists from three outfits are active in J&K, raising concerns over infiltration post-Pahalgam attack, say security officials.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:19 AM IST
1045 foreign infiltrators held in Tripura since January 2024: Police
A total of 738 Bangladeshi nationals, 71 Rohingya nationals and one Nigerian were arrested last year while 78 Bangladeshi nationals, 8 Rohingyas and one Nigerian were arrested this year (till February)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:37 PM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
Forces extra alert amid scant snowfall in Valley
From the past four to five years, especially after India and Pakistan renewed ceasefire on the LoC in 2021, there has been a decline in the attempts of infiltration and now there are apprehensions, this time, terrorists could take advantage of less snowfall on the higher reaches of norther Kashmir
Published on Feb 19, 2025 08:44 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
J&K DGP reviews security scenario on Indo-Pak border
On a visit to Samba-Kathua border belt on Monday, Prabhat assessed the preparedness of security forces and the mechanisms put in place to address the challenges of infiltration by terrorists
Published on Jan 21, 2025 10:01 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Bengal top cop praises state police for effectively checking infiltration from Bangladesh
Bengal top cop praises state police for effectively checking infiltration from Bangladesh
Published on Dec 29, 2024 08:42 PM IST
PTI |
Using ground penetrating radars to detect tunnels along Indo-Pak border: BSF DG
BSF is using ground radar and anti-drone systems to secure the Indo-Pak border, enhancing surveillance and infiltration prevention efforts.
Published on Dec 06, 2024 07:15 PM IST
With winter settling in, forces up vigil across North Kashmir
The higher ridges and peaks across north Kashmir have received two spells of snowfall, but experts view it to be insufficient to block the infiltration routes
Published on Nov 19, 2024 10:08 PM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
Every drop of blood spilled will be avenged: J&K LG on recent terror attacks
Addressing the passing out-cum-attestation parade of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the STC, Humhama, the governor said the BSF, the “first line of defence”, is playing a sterling role in guarding our border and tackling various other security challenges
Published on Oct 26, 2024 10:57 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
3 gunbattles on single day in poll-bound J&K
Security forces killed three terrorists in separate gunfights in Jammu & Kashmir ahead of its first assembly elections in 10 years, officials said Thursday.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Ashiq Hussian
Kupwara encounters: 3 infiltrators likely killed in Machhal, Tangdhar, says Army
Three infiltrators were likely killed in two operations on the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 10:23 AM IST
11 Bangladeshis held while infiltrating into India, border security reviewed: BSF
11 Bangladeshis held while infiltrating into India, border security reviewed: BSF
Published on Aug 11, 2024 06:39 PM IST
PTI |
108 including 77 foreign infiltrators held in Tripura in July: BSF officials
The officials said that in order to prevent trans-border crimes and infiltration, the BSF beefed up troops on borders, especially in the smuggling and infiltration-prone areas, and inducted drones and state-of-the-art hand-held thermal imaging and surveillance
Published on Aug 01, 2024 06:20 PM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
Infiltration – a major concern for internal security in Tripura
The BSF has strengthened its operation against trans-border criminals and has cracked down on the networks of touts and smuggling of contraband items.
Published on Jul 13, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
Jammu targeted to ease pressure in Kashmir, Ladakh: Experts
With elections imminent in J&K, China and Pakistan are colluding to counter the narrative of peace returning post revocation of Article 370: Former DGP SP Vaid
Published on Jul 09, 2024 03:56 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections may increase infiltration attempts across LoC: BSF IG
Important events like the upcoming elections give rise to infiltration attempts across the LOC as snow melts in Jammu and Kashmir, said senior BSF official.
Published on Mar 30, 2024 03:23 PM IST
5 Lashkar terrorists killed in foiled infiltration bid in Kashmir’s Kupwara
Indian Army’s Chinar Corps said the infiltration bid was foiled in a joint operation by the army and Jammu and Kashmir Police
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 07:04 PM IST
Pak-based agencies trying to keep ‘dying’ militancy alive, says J&K DGP
The Jammu and Kashmir DGP said several Pakistan-based agencies are trying to keep the dying militancy alive in the region by engaging in activities
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 12:31 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
5 terrorists shot dead in Kashmir
Five heavily armed foreign were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday, police said.
Updated on Jun 16, 2023 11:56 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar:
With infiltrations bids dipping, Kashmir’s Hafruda forests breathe afresh
Nearly no infiltration bids have been reported from Kashmir’s Hafruda forests that were once terrorists’ favourite route, army officials say
Updated on Jun 12, 2023 03:29 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Hafradu (kupwara)
In Bengal, Amit Shah sets new target for 2024 polls, says end Hilter-like regime
In an 18-minute speech, Amit Shah said that chief minister Mamata Banerjee ran a “Hitler-like regime” and pointed to the political violence during Ram Navami celebrations earlier this month
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 07:31 PM IST
Army shoots down Pakistani drone along LoC in Rajouri
“On the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, the troops of the Army in coordination with the J&K Police recovered a drone crossing the LoC from Pakistan into the Indian territory in the Beri Pattan area of Sunderbani sector in Rajouri,” said defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand.
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 10:25 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Afghan forces intercept Taliban fighters, find Jaish terrorists training for Kashmir
Indian security officials are closely watching developments in Afghanistan with the Taliban all set to fight it out with the Ashraf Ghani regime after US withdraws its forces
Updated on Apr 16, 2020 07:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Shishir Gupta
Vigil increased along Indo-Nepal border in Bihar
The intelligence wing of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) said Indians attempting to cross the border might consume “paracetamol tablets to lower their temperature
Updated on Apr 11, 2020 12:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Avinash Kumar
BJP-Trinamool in sparring bout over NCRB infiltration numbers in Bengal
Infiltration has been a matter of intense political controversy in Bengal, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) have locked horns over the former’s threat to drive out infiltrators.
Updated on Oct 26, 2019 12:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Supreme Court seeks district-wise percentage of people left out of draft NRC
Over 40 lakh people were excluded from the final NRC draft, which was published on July 30, to determine the citizenship of those living in Assam.
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 11:35 PM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent