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Jammu and Kashmir: Suspicious explosion outside former sarpanch's house in Samba, gate blown off and wall collapses

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A suspicious explosion outside the home of former Sarpanch Jai Ram Sharma in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district early in the morning caused a stir. The blast damaged the gate and walls of his house. Police and forensic teams have now arrived at the scene and are investigating. Read the full story. A suspicious explosion in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district early Monday morning spread panic in the area. The blast occurred outside the home of former Sarpanch Jai Ram Sharma, damaging the gate and wall. However, there were no casualties. Police arrived at the scene and began an investigation, and a forensic team is also collecting evidence. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on March 23, 2026, when a powerful explosion occurred in Harsaath village, under the Ghagwal police station area of ​​Samba district. The blast occurred near the main gate of former Sarpanch Jai Ram Sharma's house. The sound of the explosion was so loud that people in the vicinity panicked and rushed out ...

Terrorist Killed In Joint Operation By Army, Police In J&K's Udhampur

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Codenamed Operation Bihali, the White Knight Corps of the Army said the terrorist has been "neutralized" but the operation is still underway. The Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in a joint operation, killed a terrorist in an encounter in Basantgarh in the Udhampur district of the Union Territory. Codenamed Operation Bihali, the White Knight Corps of the Army said the terrorist has been "neutralized" but the operation is still underway. The Army said the operation started based on specific intelligence received by the security forces, and the operation was launched earlier today. The security in Jammu and Kashmir has been increased ahead of the Amarnath yatra, and 180 companies of the Central police forces have been deployed. The 38-day-long yatra to 3,880-meter-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas is scheduled to start from the twin routes -- the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in the Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but...

Major Crackdown On Terrorist Sympathizers In Kashmir: Eight Arrested, Properties Worth 10 Crores Attached

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This operation, conducted in Bandipora, North Kashmir, is part of an extensive investigation into cases registered against these banned outfits. In a fight against terrorism and separatist activities, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested eight individuals linked to various proscribed separatist organizations. This operation, conducted in Bandipora, North Kashmir, is part of an extensive investigation into cases registered against these banned outfits. The police action unfolded at multiple locations across Bandipora, where officers seized objectionable materials, pamphlets, and electronic devices, including mobile phones, from the arrested individuals. According to police officials, these members have been actively promoting terrorist and secessionist agendas in Jammu and Kashmir, despite their affiliations being outlawed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). “The arrests highlight the ongoing commitment to combat extremism and maintain peace in the Valley. We wi...

Murderer of Kashmiri Pandits, bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head... Basit Dar was included in A++ category of terrorists, killed in Kulgam.

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The killing of Basit Ahmed Dar is a big success for the security forces. Because, this is the same terrorist who had carried out target killing of migrants including many Kashmiri Pandits in the valley. Under the leadership of Basit Dar, TRF carried out many attacks in the valley during the last 5 years. Dozens of people were murdered in this. Terrorist Basit Dar was in the most wanted list of security forces and a reward of Rs 10 lakh was announced on him. Security forces have achieved great success in Kulgam of Jammu and Kashmir. Before the elections in the valley, security forces have killed three terrorists, including the top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba and the chief of terrorist organization TRF in Kashmir, Basit Ahmed Dar. Actually, the security forces had received an intelligence input about the presence of Lashkar hideout. After this, on Monday late evening, police and security forces conducted a joint operation and killed three terrorists on Tuesday. Dar's killing is a ...

Center bans 'Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir', action taken under UAPA, Amit Shah announced

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While giving information through social media, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that 'Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir' has been banned by the Centre. Shah said that 'Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir' organization instigates people to establish Islamic rule in Jammu and Kashmir. The message of the Modi government is very clear that anyone working against the unity, sovereignty and integrity of India will face legal action. Delhi :  While giving information through social media, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that 'Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir' has been banned by the Centre. Shah said that 'Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir' organization instigates people to establish Islamic rule in Jammu and Kashmir. The message of the Modi government is very clear that anyone working against the unity, sovereignty and integrity of India will face legal action. The central government on Wednesday (December 27) banned the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir-Masrat Alam fact...

Strong security, cost of Rs 105 crore... This jail of Jammu will be no less than 'black water' for terrorists

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Home Minister Amit Shah had also referred to the Zero Terror Policy of the Modi government during the discussion on Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) and Jammu Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bills in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. He had said that the government's focus is on eliminating the ecosystem of terror funding from Jammu and Kashmir. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had told in the Rajya Sabha on Monday that such a jail is being built in Jammu and Kashmir at a cost of Rs 105 crore, where only terrorists will be kept. Now the news is that this jail is being prepared in Mahanpur of Kathua district. Workers are busy in the construction of this high security jail in Dambra area of ​​ Mahanpur, Kathua. Only 600 prisoners will be kept in this jail. Home Minister Amit Shah had also referred to the Zero Terror Policy of the Modi government during the discussion on Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) and Jammu Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bills in the Rajya Sabha o...

4 Army Personnel Killed In Encounter With Terrorists In J-K's Rajouri

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Four Army personnel including two officers and two jawans have lost their lives in an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Wednesday, 16 Corps sources told ANI. "Troops including Special Forces are deployed in the area after inputs were received about movement of a group of terrorists in the area. 16 Corps Commander and Rashtriya Rifles' Romeo Force commander are monitoring the operations closely. More details awaited," 16 Corps sources told the news agency. The encounter broke out between terrorists and joint forces of the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Bajimaal area of Dharmsal following a cordon-and-search operation, a police official told PTI. Local residents said that a cordon-and-search operation has been going on in the area since Sunday to track down terrorists operating in the area. "Due to the operation we were asked to stay back at home and not venture out. Our children stayed back at home and did...

Snowfall Brings Early Winters In Kashmir With Tourism Getting A Boost

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The onset of winter with fresh snowfall in the upper reaches of Kashmir Valley for the last two days has forced people to take out warm clothes and start using heating devices to avoid the cold. With winter arriving early in Kashmir due to snowfall, there is a wave of happiness among the tourists. Hundreds of tourists have reached Gulmarg-Sonmarg to see the snowfall and enjoy the weather. Tourists were surprised by the amazing snowfall in Sonamarg and Gulmarg. One of the tourists Nisha said, “We have come to Kashmir, it is just like heaven, yesterday there was snowfall and we are lucky that today we came to visit Sonamarg and we got snow, it is a good memory.” Tourist Arvind said, "We are feeling very good, before this, we had seen snowfall in Gulmarg, but seeing snow on trees and hills is a different experience, we are taking good memories with us, we request all to come here." Local people associated with tourism are also happy with the early snowfall as it has increased to...

2 arrested for sheltering terrorists who killed civilians in J&K's Rajouri

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two people for aiding and sheltering terrorists involved in the firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri in January this year. The National Investigative Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested two people for sheltering terrorists involved in the firing incident that killed five people in Dhangri village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri on 1 January this year. As per NIA, the two accused had provided logistical support to the terrorists for more than two months and sheltered them in a hideout that they constructed on the orders of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiyaba (LeT) handlers. The accused, Nisar Ahmed and Mushtaq Hussain, were arrested by the NIA on Thursday in the case, according to a statement by the agency. They were produced before a NIA special court in Jammu on Friday and sent to days of NIA custody. Further investigation in the case continues. News is originally taken from: https://bit.ly/3R6Cz9A Samachar App : watch t...

In Joint Operation Of Forces, 1 Terrorist Killed, 1 Likely Injured In J&K

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The People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), a shadow organisation of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, has claimed responsibility for the Rajouri attack. Rajouri/Jammu:  A terrorist said to be part of the group that attacked civilians at Dhangri village earlier this year was killed during an operation on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited an army base and took stock of the overall security situation, officials said. Another terrorist was believed to be injured in the early morning encounter in the Kesari hill of the forested Kandi area during 'Operation Trinetra' which was launched a day after five army personnel were killed and a major-rank officer injured when ultras triggered a blast targeting a search party in Kandi forest. "In the ongoing joint operation in Kandi forest, Rajouri sector, by Indian Army in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF, at around 7 am, the cordon, while closing in, spotted and pinned dow...

Jammu And Kashmir: Two Hybrid Terrorists Arrested In Connection With Attack On Social Media Journalist

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Police said that it has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) and as the investigation progressed, the police managed to round up a number of suspects based on oral, circumstantial and technical evidence. Jammu Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have arrested two hybrid terrorists of a Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit involved in an attack on a social media journalist in the Shopian district of South Kashmir last year. Police said that it has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) and as the investigation progressed, the police managed to round up a number of suspects based on oral, circumstantial and technical evidence. During questioning, two suspects identified as Suhaib Reyaz son of Reyaz Ahmad Mir and Anayat Ullah Iqbal son of Mohammad Iqbal Wani, both residents of Saidapora Payen admitted their involvement in the terror attack. It also came to the fore that both were working as hybrid terrorists of the proscribed terror outfit TRF-an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Acc...

SC rejects plea challenging delimintation in Jammu and Kashmir

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  New Delhi:  The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a plea that challenged the delimitation of constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. The bench consisting of Justices S K Kaul and A S Oka also cleared out that their judgement to dismiss the plea in question should not be interpreted as a decision taken regarding Article 370 as a seperate matter has been pending before Constitutional bench. Appearing for the petitioners, Ravi Shankar Jandhyala submitted that the decision to exercise delimitation was in violation of the Indian Constitution, especially Article 170 (3). The petitioners contended that the delimitation could not be exercised until 2026, considering that the last order regarding the same was passed in year 2008. While putting up his arguments, Advocate Jandhyala had verbally argued that the provisions of the Jammu And Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 is in the teeth of the Constitution of India. To which, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that the c...

Jammu and Kashmir: Army, IAF Airlift Pregnant Woman in Critical Condition, Locals Express Gratitude

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  Army troops rushed to the village in remote Nawapachi area and carried the woman on a stretcher through snowfields. Kishtwar:  Heavy snowfall has disrupted all the major roads and highways leading to traffic jams and causing inconvenience to commuters. The snowstorm has hampered surface travel in the area, and hence during such times, it becomes tough to provide any aid if needed. Having said that, one such incident took place today (February 9) where the Indian Army had to intervene and help a woman in critical condition. Braving heavy snowfall, the Army and the Indian Air Force airlifted a pregnant woman in critical condition from a hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar. Responding to a distress call, Army troops rushed to the village in the remote Nawapachi area and carried the woman on a stretcher through snowfields, officials said. The IAF flew a MI chopper to Nawapanchi and airlifted the woman, who was transported to the district hospital in Kishtwar for specialised t...