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Four killed, 44 injured as bus plunges into gorge in J&K’s Poonch
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed their grief over the accident.
Published on May 06, 2025 06:06 PM IST
PTI |
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces recover IEDs from busted terror hideout
The major bust came a day after Inspector General of Police VK Birdi held a joint security review meeting.
Updated on May 05, 2025 11:51 AM IST
Army responds to Pak ceasefire violation along LoC, inflicts ‘heavy casualties’
The extent of damage on the Pakistan side was not known immediately but officials cited in a report said the enemy forces suffered “heavy casualties”.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 05:21 AM IST
PTI |
Kodagu soldier succumbs to injuries from Poonch accident: Report
The 28-year-old Deevin Palangoti was critically injured when a military vehicle plunged into a gorge.
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 01:09 PM IST
3 Karnataka soldiers who died in Poonch cremated
The three soldiers of the Indian Army, who were among five who died in an accident in Poonch of Jammu and Kashmir, were laid to rest with full military honours at their respective hometowns
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 08:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Pak man, trying to illegally enter India, caught at the border in J&K
A man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was apprehended after he illegally crossed over into the Indian territory along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch.
Published on Dec 12, 2024 10:20 AM IST
ANI |
2 terrorists behind grenade attacks in Poonch: J&K ADGP
Additional director general of police Anand Jain said, “On Friday, two terrorists along with some arms and ammunition were arrested in Poonch. During sustained interrogation, they turned out to be part of a larger conspiracy.”
Published on Oct 19, 2024 09:42 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
BJP leader slams NC for lack of developement in Pir Panjal, demands UT status
BJP leader Chowdhary Zulfikar Ali, who unsuccessfully contested assembly polls from Budhal, on Tuesday demanded UT status for the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch
Published on Oct 15, 2024 09:55 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Encounter breaks out in J&K's Poonch, top terror group commander trapped
The gunfight began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation following information about the presence of terrorists in a village.
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 11:26 AM IST
Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra flagged off, 651 pilgrims leave for Poonch
Tthe 14-vehicle convoy from Bhagwati Nagar base camp in the presence of additional director general of police Anand Jain
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 09:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Minor among five killed in road mishaps in Jammu
A minor girl and two seers were among five people who died in four separate road accidents in Samba, Poonch and Ramban districts, Jammu and Kashmir Police officials said
Updated on May 16, 2024 09:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Poonch attack lasted 20 minutes, my children started crying: Eyewitness
One IAF personnel succumbed to his injuries in the May 4 attack, while five of his colleagues are undergoing treatment.
Published on May 08, 2024 12:32 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Poonch terror ambush: Army releases sketches of two Pakistan terrorists
Security forces joined by elite para commandos, the special operations group of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF continued searches in the jungles of Shahsitar ridge in Poonch’s Surankote sub-division
Updated on May 07, 2024 10:04 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Manhunt on for two terrorists from Pakistan over Poonch strike
Army releases sketches of 2 Pakistani terrorists involved in an ambush on IAF convoy in Poonch. 1 soldier killed, 4 injured. Search operations ongoing.
Updated on May 07, 2024 01:10 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
After row, Channi clarifies 'stunt' remark on Poonch terror attack
Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi accuses BJP of turning soldier's death into political stunt
Published on May 06, 2024 02:49 PM IST
Poonch terror attack: ₹20 lakh reward announced for 2 Pakistan terrorists
Indian Air Force (IAF) Corporal Vikky Pahade died in the ambush and four others got injured.
Updated on May 06, 2024 03:51 PM IST
Poonch attack: Amid Channi row, Tej Pratap's controversial remarks on PM Modi
Poonch terror attack: Charanjit Singh Channi claimed that the terror attack in Poonch was “orchestrated” by the Bharatiya Janata Party
Updated on May 06, 2024 11:47 AM IST
PM Modi concerned over random terror attacks in Poonch-Rajouri sector
Electro-magnetic surveillance shows the presence of around 12 terrorists of mixed tanzeems in Rajouri-Poonch sector.
Published on May 06, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Poonch attack: 200 bullets were fired. How terrorists attacked IAF convoy
Poonch terror attack: While all the injured soldiers were evacuated immediately after the attack, one of the five jawans lost their lives.
Published on May 06, 2024 07:17 AM IST
Search ops launched at Poonch attack site
Security forces are searching jungles near Surankote for terrorists who ambushed an Indian Air Force convoy, killing a soldier.
Updated on May 06, 2024 01:46 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Ex-Punjab CM Charanjit Channi calls Poonch attack ‘pre-planned stuntbaazi’
Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi alleged that the attack on IAF officials in Poonch was “pre-planned”, deeming it a “stunt” by the government.
Updated on May 06, 2024 01:08 AM IST
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.
Updated on Apr 07, 2024 12:45 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Shehnaz Ganai joins BJP, Pahari leader Bukhari to do saffron switch on Feb 15
On February 15, prominent Pahari leader and former minister Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari from Rajouri will join the BJP, party’s J&K chief Ravinder Raina said
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Srinagar
"Terrorism is against humanity": Farooq Abdullah after Poonch terror attack
Days after Rajnath Singh's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah expressed condolences on the deaths of four Army personnel and three civilians, saying that "terrorism is against humanity."
Published on Dec 30, 2023 02:41 PM IST
ANI |
"Lord Ram doesn't only belong to Hindus; revive diminishing brotherhood" says Farooq Abdullah
National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday congratulated the people who have put efforts into making Ram Temple in Ayodhya, saying that brotherhood in India is diminishing and there is a need to revive it.
Published on Dec 30, 2023 01:27 PM IST
ANI |
A week on, mobile internet restored in Rajouri, Poonch
The curbs were effected last Friday as a precautionary measure to check rumour-mongering and prevent any law and order situation from arising
Published on Dec 29, 2023 10:16 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Jammu
‘I have full faith…’: Rajnath Singh on J&K visit after Poonch ambush
Singh, who arrived in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to review the security situation, said that it was responsibility of the soldiers to win people's hearts
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 05:21 PM IST
Rajnath Singh to visit Rajouri today
Battling difficult terrains and dense forests, security forces continued to carry out cordon and search operations for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday to track down the terrorists behind the ambush that left four soldiers dead, officials said
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 05:04 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Jammu
J-K: Three-storey footwear store in Poonch gutted in fire
A fire broke out at a three-storey shop at the main market in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 08:33 AM IST
ANI |
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.
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 06:18 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu