Jammu

J&K Police close to busting terror network aiding infiltration

JAMMU: Police are close to dismantling a terror module responsible for assisting terrorists after their infiltration from the International Border (IB) in the Hiranagar and Kathua sectors. These terrorists were guided to the mountains of Udhampur and eventually reached Doda, the Pir Panjal Range, and the Kashmir Valley. Two members of the module have been […]

Pakistan’s frustration: Reason behind rising terror attacks in Jammu

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, who also serves as the party's In-Charge for J&K and Ladakh, stated on June 14 that Pakistan's ISI is unsettled by the peaceful conduct of the Lok Sabha elections in J&K. He added that in response to this frustration, Pakistani agencies have infiltrated terrorists to disrupt peace in the region.

PM Modi leads high-level meeting on J&K security

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to address the security situation in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) following a series of recent terror-related incidents. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and other senior officials attended the meeting, providing a comprehensive overview of the current security landscape in the region. According […]

Local terrorist support zero, few agents active: J&K Police Chief

SRINAGAR: In an exclusive conversation with The New Indian, Director General of Police J&K Rashmi Ranjan Swain said “Local support for terrorists is virtually nonexistent. We have already eliminated two terrorists in Kathua and are intensifying our search efforts.” “This success is largely due to assistance from the local community. Local villagers are providing valuable […]

Jammu region records fourth terror attack in four days

SRINAGAR: In a tense confrontation tonight, security forces engaged a group of terrorists in an encounter at Kota Top in the Gandoh area in Doda district. A police constable was injured, while five Army soldiers and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were wounded in a previous night’s encounter at Chattargalla in Bhaderwah. “At approximately 8:20 […]

CRPF Jawan martyred in Kathua terrorist attack

JAMMU: Two days after terrorists attacked Reasi, killing nine people including seven Shiv Khori pilgrims and injuring 43, two more terror incidents occurred in Hiranagar, Kathua district, and Chattargalla, Doda district. These attacks targeted civilians and an Army and police camp. One terrorist was killed, a CRPF jawan was martyred, and a civilian was injured […]

Dr Jitendra Singh’s 3rd PMO term, retains 6 Ministries

JAMMU: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh is set to serve in the influential Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for a record third consecutive term, a significant milestone in the history of independent India. In addition to his PMO role, Dr. Singh will retain leadership of six other ministries he previously managed. In the 2024 parliamentary elections, […]

Pak-backed Lashkar Front claims responsibility for Reasi bus attack

JAMMU: Pakistan-backed terrorist group The Resistance Front (TRF) which is an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba has claimed responsibility for the terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday, which resulted in nine deaths and 33 injuries. In a message, the TRF warned of more attacks targeting “tourists and non-locals,” […]

CCTV captures Reasi bus before attack

JAMMU: CCTV footage showing the moments leading up to the Reasi terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir has surfaced, providing insights into the sequence of events before the deadly assault that claimed 10 lives and injured many more. The bus carrying pilgrims plunged into a deep gorge after an ambush by terrorists on Sunday. Terrorists […]

Former CMs defeated: BJP, NC share seats, one Independent

SRINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday retained both Parliamentary seats in the Jammu division, with Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Dr. Jitendra Singh and Jugal Kishore Sharma achieving hat-tricks from the Udhampur-Doda and Jammu-Reasi Lok Sabha constituencies, respectively. However, both won with significantly reduced margins compared to the 2019 […]