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Haiti crisis: Gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier threatens politicians
"Don't you have any shame?" said Cherizier, directing his remarks at politicians who he said were looking to join the council
Published on Mar 15, 2024 09:19 PM IST
Reuters |
CISF Raising Day 2024: Date, history, significance
CISF Raising Day 2024: From history to significance, here's all that you need to know about the special day.
Published on Mar 09, 2024 10:07 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Security stepped up for Koregaon Bhima battle anniversary at Perne
More than 5,000 police personnel have been deployed besides using drone and CCTV camera facilities as part of security measures
Updated on Dec 31, 2023 05:30 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
After Chetan Singh incident, RPF starts counselling sessions for its force
Indian Railways is set to begin counselling sessions for its security force to address mental health concerns. The move follows a shooting incident in July, in which a former Railway Protection Force officer killed four people. The counselling sessions will initially involve 40 to 50 staff members and will be conducted by professional counsellors. The railways will also introduce a "buddy system" to encourage staff to discuss their issues with each other. The sessions will take place at multiple locations and the outcomes will inform future medical and mental assistance efforts.
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 07:44 AM IST
Manipur violence: Mobs try to torch BJP leaders' houses, 2 injured in clash
A mob of approximately 1,000 people came together to try and burn down buildings near the palace compound.
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 09:13 AM IST
PTI |
Passengers engage in scuffle at Diva station
Though there was no clarity if a complaint was registered on the same, however, Central Railway officials have decided to take cognisance of the matter and instructed the security force and ticket checking staff to keep a vigil inside trains and at railway stations
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Tight security grid around redesigned Central Vista Avenue on Day 2
Police said the area received a floating crowd of 8,000-10,000 during the day, which increased to 15,000 in the evening. Police officials said the area received a footfall of 1 lakh visitors over the course of the day.
Updated on Sep 10, 2022 06:18 AM IST
Karn Pratap Singh, New Delhi
Noida twin towers: First batch of explosives reaches site amid tight security
More than 3,500 kg of explosives will be filled in around 9,400 holes drilled in the columns and shears of the skeletal structures of the twin towers which will be razed to the ground.
Published on Aug 13, 2022 11:32 PM IST
PTI | , Noida
After attack on convoy, BJP's Karhal candidate Baghel gets Z category security
Union minister of state in ministry of law and justice SP Baghel is up against Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav from the Karhal constituency. Voting in Karhal will be held in the third phase of the ongoing Uttar Pradesh assembly polls on February 20.
Updated on Feb 16, 2022 04:10 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Aryan Prakash, New Delhi
News updates from HT: Security tightened in Shimla after terror attack intel
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on Jan 02, 2022 12:58 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Taliban creates new 170-member police unit to protect educational institutes
Deputy Minister of Higher Education Lutfullah Khairkhaw said that the creation of a special unit to protect educational institutions was a must needed.
Published on Dec 26, 2021 10:31 AM IST
ANI | , New Delhi
Security forces in Jharkhand foil Maoist ambush, neutralize 22 IEDs
The bomb detection and disposal squad of the Jharkhand Jaguar, a special anti-Maoist force neutralized the IEDs that were laid in a series.
Published on Dec 28, 2020 07:57 PM IST
HIndustan Times, Jamshedpur | Debashish Sarkar
Maoist killed in Odisha encounter, AK-47 rifle and explosives recovered
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including an AK-47 rifle and explosives, were seized from the area.
Updated on Nov 26, 2020 10:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | Debabrata Mohanty
Encounter underway in Pulwama
The search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on the security forces who retaliated
Updated on Nov 20, 2020 01:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Srinagar | Press Trust of India, Srinagar
Operation in J&K’s Machil still on, says BSF
Top official says fewer militants had been able to infiltrate the country this year as compared to previous years
Published on Nov 10, 2020 12:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Srinagar | HT Correspondent, Srinagar
2 cops injured in Maoist attack in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga
The two injured cops - Upendra Singh, 52, of district police and Anjani Kumar Pandey, 45, of special auxiliary police (SAP) - were airlifted and shifted to Ranchi’s Medica hospital for treatment.
Updated on Oct 30, 2020 10:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ranchi | Bedanti Saran
Two JeM terrorists killed in gunfight at Budgam
The gunbattle lasted four hours; one of the ultras is believed to be a foreigner
Updated on Oct 29, 2020 12:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Srinagar | HT Correspondent, Srinagar/jammu
LeT module busted in Srinagar, six arrested
Officials say the men had been involved in four attacks on security forces over the past two months.
Updated on Oct 17, 2020 12:55 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Missing SPO joins militant ranks, escapes Budgam gunfight
The SPO had decamped with two AK-47 rifles, his accomplice was arrested
Updated on Oct 17, 2020 12:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Srinagar | HT Correspondent, Srinagar
2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K’s Shopian
The Jammu and Kashmir police said the two terrorists have been killed in the operation. The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists were being ascertained.
Published on Oct 14, 2020 03:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
Back-to-village event: J&K L-G asks people to contribute towards peace
Sinha, while speaking at a back-to-village function in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, said violence at every level should be condemned.
Updated on Oct 05, 2020 12:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Srinagar | Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in J-K’s Pulwama
The operation was launched jointly by police, Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) late last night on a specific information.
Updated on Sep 15, 2020 08:30 AM IST
Srinagar | Mir Ehsan | Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
Maoist carrying Rs 1 lakh bounty surrenders in Chhattisgarh
The rebel, Kosa Kawasi, who was active as a janmilitia commander under the Katekalyan area committee of Maoists, turned himself in before police officials at the Kuakonda police station, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallava told PTI.
Published on Sep 11, 2020 09:32 AM IST
Raipur | Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
Security situation in Kashmir better: Officials
Officials said terrorists are unable to carry out grenade attacks due to a robust presence and better coordination between security forces. Only 21 grenade attacks have been reported so far this year as compared to 52 during the same period in 2019.
Updated on Aug 06, 2020 05:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rahul Singh and Neeraj Chauhan
Maoist landmine kills two tribals in forest area of Visakhapatnam
Police said there was specific information that the landmine was planted by the Maoists targeting the security forces combing in the area for the last few days
Updated on Aug 03, 2020 11:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Srinivasa Rao Apparasu| Edited by Sabir Hussain
Pika gun, Chinese-made pistol, grenades found in terror hideout in J-K’s Rajouri: Police
Jammu and Kashmir police and Indian Army’s Thanamandi-based 38 Rashtriya Rifles busted the hideout during a cordon and search operation in Manyal area under Thanamandi police station jurisdiction.
Published on Jul 22, 2020 03:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Jammu | Ravi Krishnan Khajuria | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
Terrorists who killed boy, trooper shot dead in J&K
The gunbattle in Waghama was triggered after the two terrorists fired at security forces during a cordon-and-search operation that was launched following specific information about the terrorist presence in the village.
Published on Jul 01, 2020 03:09 AM IST
Srinagar/Jammu | Ashiq Hussain & Ravi Krishnan Khajuria
How the Bihar Regiment removed the Chinese observation post from PP-14 in Galwan valley
Meanwhile, by the time the first Indian patrol returned from the site, the Chinese had called for reinforcements from their rear positions in the Galwan river valley who came with around 300-350 people, reports said.
Published on Jun 21, 2020 05:08 PM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
Budgam: Militants escape during encounter leaving arms and ammunition behind, one suspect arrested
The local police, CRPF and the army launched a joint operation in Pathanpora village of Budgam district after learning militants were present in the area.
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 04:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Srinagar | HT Correspondent
Security forces kill five terrorists in 12-hour operation in J-K’s Shopian
The army said there was no collateral damage in the encounter that began early morning and ended late afternoon.
Updated on Jun 07, 2020 06:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Srinagar | Mir Ehsan| Edited by Sabir Hussain