BARAMULLA DISTRICT
Nana Patekar left Bollywood, joined Indian Army's fight against Pakistan during 1999 Kargil War after receiving Defence Minister George Fernandes' special permission to fight near LoC
Nana Patekar Army: Actor Nana Patekar stepped away from films in 1999 to serve as an honorary captain in the Indian Army during the Kargil War. He got special permission from Defence Minister George Fernandes and was posted in some of the most sensitive conflict zones along the Line of Control.
J&K police attaches Rs 70 lakh property, searches 26 sites
Jammu and Kashmir police attached property valued at seventy lakh rupees. Searches were conducted at twenty-six locations in Baramulla district. This action is connected to a UAPA case registered in two thousand eight. An arrest warrant was also obtained for another accused individual. The Jamaat-e-Islami outfit was banned by the central government.
J&K: Police carries out raids in Baramulla District
J&K Police conducted raids across Baramulla district on Thursday. These searches were part of an investigation under the UAPA and BNS laws. Four mobile phones and a laptop were seized for forensic examination. Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas in Poonch district. He reviewed the security situation amid heightened Amarnath Yatra measures.
Jammu & Kashmir: Residents from 3 border districts shifted to bunkers, other safe houses
Following heavy shelling by Pakistani troops, thousands of residents near the Line of Control in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora districts of Kashmir have been evacuated. The evacuation was initiated after Pakistan's unprovoked shelling on civilian areas along the LoC, resulting in one death, eighteen injuries, and extensive damage to homes and buildings.
Search operation underway in J-K's Baramulla after Sopore encounter
A search operation continued for a second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The operation was launched by police and security forces based on intelligence. One terrorist was killed in the operation in the Sopore area of Baramulla. The security forces neutralized the terrorist. The operation was ongoing.
J-K: 2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter
In an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday, two terrorists were believed killed, and two security personnel were injured. The clash erupted during a cordon and search operation in Watergam after terrorists opened fire on security forces. Bodies of the terrorists are yet to be retrieved.
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Two 'hybrid' terrorists arrested in J-K's Baramulla
Security forces have arrested two "hybrid terrorists" affiliated with banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. The individuals, identified as Faisal Majeed Ganie and Nurul Kamran Ganie, were arrested with arms and ammunition, including a pistol, magazine, four rounds and a grenade, which they meant to use for terrorist activity ahead of Independence Day.
Massive avalanche hits upper reaches of Gulmarg ski resort
"Avalanche hit the Afarwat peak #HapathKhud at famous ski resort in #Gulmarg. Rescue operation has been launched by Baramulla Police along with other agencies. Reports of some skiers being trapped are being corroborated. More details shall follow," a spokesman of the Baramulla district police tweeted.
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad militants killed in encounter in J-K's Baramulla
Two encounters broke out between the security forces and the militants in Shopian and Baramulla districts in the early hours of Friday, police said. A police official said the encounters began after the security forces launched cordon-and-search operations in the Chitragam area of Shopian and the Yedipora area of Pattan in Baramulla.
LeT militant killed in encounter in J-K's Baramulla
The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Binner area of the district on Saturday evening on the basis of information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
Pakistan violates ceasefire in three sectors along Line of Control
The Pakistan Army also fired towards Indian positions in Uri sector of Baramulla district, officials said. No casualties have been reported in the incidents, the officials said, adding that the Indian Army was retaliating in all the three sectors.
2 militant hideouts busted along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, arms recovered
Alert troops detected movement of suspicious people along the LoC in Rampur sector of Baramulla district, in north Kashmir on Sunday, defence spokesperson Col Rajesh Kalia said. He said the movement was from a village close to the LoC and the suspects crossed into Indian territory.
Militant killed in encounter in Kashmir's Baramulla district
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Check-i-Saloosa area of Kreeri in north Kashmir's Baramulla district this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants, a police official said.
Pakistan Army violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district
"On June 12, in the morning hours, Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Rampur sector of district Baramulla by firing mortars and other weapons," the defence spokesperson said.
S Jaishankar arrives on surprise visit to Kashmir
Jaishankar will also visit Passport Seva Kendra in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. While the main purpose of the minister's visit is not yet known, there is speculation that he might meet families of the students stranded in Iran. The parents have been appealing the government to lift the students from Iran due to coronavirus scare.
LeT militant, SPO killed in Baramulla encounter
The encounter, which began on Tuesday, has ended with the killing of a militant and a special police officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, a police official said.
2 militants killed in encounter with security forces in J&K
Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Warpora area of Sopore in Baramulla, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there on Saturday morning.
Normal life affected in Kashmir due to separatists' strike against civilian killing
The separatists -- under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) -- on Thursday asked people to observe a shutdown on Friday against civilian killings during the month of Ramzan.
Baramulla : Policeman killed in encounter
Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Marbal village of Zaloora area in Baramulla district in the wee hours following information about presence of ultras there, a police official said.
Six militants wanted for Tangdhar army camp attack arrested
Security forces launched a manhunt in Baramulla district following inputs about entry of a Pakistani militant into the district headquarter town yesterday, a police official said.
Curfew clamped in Pulwama, Baramulla districts of Kashmir
The curbs have been imposed to maintain law and order in view of the separatists call for a march to the three districts of Baramulla, Pulwama and Srinagar.
Gunbattle between security forces, militants erupts in Kashmir
An encounter broke out today between militants and security forces in Tangmarg area of Kashmir's Baramulla district.
148 panchayat members in Jammu & Kashmir quit following threats from terrorists
As many as 148 panchayat members in Jammu and Kashmir resigned following threats from terrorists, with Budgam district topping the list.
Jaish-e-Mohammad militant arrested in J&K
Mohammad Sadiq, a self-styled divisional commander of JeM, was arrested by police from Sopore town in Baramulla district .
Petrol bomb hurled at government school in poll-bound Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency
"A petrol bomb was hurled at the Government Girls School at Watergam in Rafiabad area of Baramulla district", police spokesman said.
Afzal hanging: 2 injured in protests
The injured persons were shifted to a city hospital where their condition is stated to be stable.
Forty panches resign in North Kashmir
At least 40 panchayat members have tendered their resignations fearing for their life after the killing of a panch in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday.
Gold deposits found in Jammu, Baramulla
The J&K govt said that gold deposits have been found in Akhnoor and Boniyar border belts of Jammu and Baramulla districts of the state.
Curfew imposed in parts of Srinagar, Baramulla districts
Curfew was today clamped in parts of Srinagar and Baramulla districts of Kashmir as a preventive measure to foil hardline Hurriyat's plan to take out a march to Lal Chowk area.
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