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    NIA raids 10 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in LeT-linked cross border terror case

    In a significant operation, the National Investigation Agency executed searches at ten different locations in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing ties to a cross-border terror plot involving handlers from Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taiba. Incriminating materials were gathered and are under scrutiny. This investigation was initiated following the arrest of an Over Ground Worker discovered with a grenade and ammunition, with the goal of exposing the full extent of the cross-border terrorism infrastructure.

    LeT terrorist killed in ongoing operation in J&K's Shopian

    A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed in Shopian on Wednesday. Security forces launched an operation in Meemandar orchards after spotting suspects. The slain terrorist, Zakir Ahmad Ganie, joined the LeT's offshoot in 2023. Forces continue searching for another suspect named Latif in the area. Three over-ground workers were also apprehended in Anantnag.

    LeT terrorist Zakir Ganai killed in six-day Shopian operation

    A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Zakir Ganai, was killed in Shopian after a six-day operation. Security forces eliminated the terrorist following a Jammu and Kashmir Police tip-off. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter. Ganai, a category C terrorist, had been active since 2023. He had joined The Resistance Front, an offshoot of LeT.

    J-K: Two hybrid terrorists arrested in Sopore, arms recovered

    Police and security forces have arrested two hybrid terrorists in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir. Arms and ammunition were recovered during the operation. This comes as part of ongoing efforts against anti-national elements. Coordinated searches were also conducted in Pulwama and Anantnag districts. Vehicle checking is intensified in Kulgam, leading to the apprehension of a Nepali national with contraband.

    NIA court in JK's Kulgam district issues proclamation notice against wanted terrorist

    An NIA court in Kulgam district issued a proclamation notice against Zakir Ahmad Ganie. He is a terrorist involved in several unlawful activities. The court granted Ganie 30 days to surrender before authorities. Failure to comply will lead to further legal proceedings. Police pasted the order at his residence and public places for wide publicity.

    Kulgam encounter enters second day; 2 jawans, 2 terrorists killed so far

    A gunbattle between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district continued into its second day. The operation resumed after a brief overnight lull. Two terrorists and two soldiers died in the encounter. An Army major was also injured. The operation started after security forces launched a search based on intelligence about terrorist presence.

    • Two soldiers, 2 militants killed in Kulgam's forest

      In Kulgam district, southern Kashmir, an ongoing encounter resulted in the deaths of two Army personnel, Sub Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu, along with two militants. The operation, initiated based on intelligence from J&K Police, involved a joint search by the Army, police, and CRPF in the Guddar forest area.

      J-K encounter: One terrorist killed in gunfight in Kulgam district

      In a joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kulgam district, one terrorist was killed following a fierce exchange of gunfire. The operation was initiated based on specific intelligence regarding suspicious activity in the Gudar forest area. A junior commissioned officer sustained injuries during the encounter, and the search operation is currently ongoing.

      Houses razed, hundreds detained in massive crackdown in Kashmir post Pahalgam massacre

      Following the Pahalgam terror attack, security forces in Kashmir have intensified operations. They are targeting terrorists and their supporters. Several houses linked to militants have been demolished. Raids are being conducted across Srinagar and Anantnag. Hundreds of overground workers are detained for questioning. Pakistani military carried out unprovoked firing across the Line of Control. Indian troops responded effectively.

      Pahalgam attack: House of another terror suspect demolished in J-K's Shopian

      Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, mostly tourists, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified their crackdown, demolishing houses linked to suspected terrorists in Shopian and Kulgam districts. Authorities are actively pursuing those involved, including offering a reward for a most wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, while also arresting terrorist associates.

      NIA carries out raids at 15 locations in Jamaat-e-Islami terror funding case in Jammu and Kashmir

      The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out raids at 15 locations across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday as part of its efforts to crackdown on the proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in a terror funding case, an official stated. The raids were conducted in the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu, as well as in Budgam (central region) and Kulgam and Anantnag (southern Kashmir).

      Five militants killed in Kulgam of Kashmir

      The armed forces have killed over 65 militants including over 40 foreigners across J&K this year till now. Earlier this month director general of J&K police R R Swain along with the Director General of CRPF Dr. Sujoy Lal Thaosen jointly chaired a high level meeting to review the security arrangements ahead of the winter season. Swain stressed for augmenting and enhancing capabilities and directed for launching the operations in higher reaches and flushing the hiding local and foreign militants.

      NIA raids 8 locations in J-K terror conspiracy hatched to target minorities, security personnel using cyberspace

      The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted raids at eight locations in Jammu and Kashmir pertaining to a case of criminal conspiracy to carry out terrorist and subversive activities hatched by the cadres of various proscribed organizations and their affiliates for carrying out terrorist attacks by using cyber-space in Jammu and Kashmir targeting of minorities, security personnel and spreading communal disharmony.

      JK: SIU Kulgam issue proclamation orders against 5 active terrorists

      Proclamation orders have been read in the conspicuous places of their native villages and copies of orders pasted in conspicuous places of their residential houses and conspicuous place of their villages as well, the statement added. Before initiation of further proceedings under the law against these terrorists, the Court has given them a chance to surrender before the Court or investigation agency.

      Targeted killing of minorities, security personnel: NIA raids multiple locations in J-K

      The case pertains to the criminal conspiracy for carrying out terrorist and subversive activities hatched by the cadres and Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of various proscribed organizations and their affiliates off-shoots, operating under various pseudo names, at the behest of their Pakistcommanders and handlers, an official source said.

      J&K: JeM terrorist killed in Shopian encounter

      Earlier on Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Police in a joint operation along with the Indian Army busted a terror funding and recruitment module running in North Kashmir's Kupwara district and arrested six terrorists. On Wednesday, Kupwara Police conducted a joint operation along with Army's 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 47 RR and busted a terror funding and recruitment module in the Kupwara district and arrested six people.

      Over 64% of youths joining terrorism in J&K killed within a year: Officials

      Giving further details, the officials said 28.1 per cent of the terror recruits were killed within one month, 54.7 per cent within six months and 59.4 per cent within nine months. The officials said 70 to 75 youths have joined various terror groups in Kashmir Valley in the first five months of this year. The corresponding figure of last year was near equal.

      Pakistani terrorists killed in encounter in south Kashmir identified

      The encounter took place after security forces had launched a cordon and search operation based on specific inputs regarding presence of terrorists in Mirhama area of Kulgam on Saturday

      NIA announces Rs 10 lakh reward each on four wanted terrorists of LeT offshoot TRF

      The cash reward was declared against Pakistani nationals Saleem Rehmani alias 'Abu Saad' of Nawab Shah, Sindh and Saifullah Sajid Jatt of Shangamanga in Kasur and their local associates Sajjad Gul of Srinagar and Basit Ahmad Dar of Redwani Payeen in south Kashmir's Kulgam district.

      JeM terrorist killed in J-K's Kulgam encounter identified as Pakistani national: IGP Vijay Kumar

      The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist killed in the Kulgam encounter has been identified as Babar, a Pakistani national active in Shopian and Kulgam since 2018, informed Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar on Thursday.

      Two LeT commanders among four terrorists eliminated in Jammu & Kashmir, were involved in killing of migrant workers

      While two ultras were killed in the encounter at Dragad in Shopian, two others were eliminated in a gunbattle in Kulgam district, a police official said, adding so far 15 terrorists have been killed in two weeks.

      JeM overground worker arrested at Delhi airport after deportation from Qatar

      "Today a police party from Kulgam has arrested a most wanted terrorist associate, namely Muneeb Ahmad Sofi...linked with proscribed terror outfit JeM from Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi after his deportation from Qatar,” a police spokesman said.

      Hizb’s new Jammu & Kashmir chief killed in Srinagar shootout

      Security forces in J&K claimed "a huge success" on Sunday, shooting dead the proscribed Hizbul Mujahideen's operational commander in the Valley, Saifullah Mir alias Dr Saif, in a gunfight on the outskirts of Srinagar within six months of him succeeding the slain maths teacher-turned-terrorist Riyaz Naikoo.

      NIA files charge-sheet against 3 men trained in Pakistan to carry out attacks in India

      The charge-sheet against Muneeb Hameed Bhat, Junaid Ahmad Mattoo and Umer Rashid Wani, all residents of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, was filed before a special NIA court in Jammu on Thursday. It was filed under sections of the Ranbir Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

      Militant, 'active associate' killed in encounter in Shopian

      The bodies have been handed over to their legal heirs after completion of medico-legal formalities, the spokesman said.

      LeT plan to spread terror activity to Jammu region scuttled, two ultras held

      The Gool-Ramban belt, which is located between Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Udhampur and Ramban districts of the Jammu region and south Kashmir's Kulgam district, had been an operational hub and a launching pad of foreign mercenaries until 2000.

      Two Pakistan nationals among three militants killed in Kulgam encounter: JK Police

      The militants have been identified as Raqib Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Shiganpora in Kulgam, and Pakistani nationals Waleed and Numan, a police spokesman said.

      A terrorist who became a decorated Armyman dies fighting for nation

      Lance Naik Nazir Ahmed Wani, the soldier slain in a counter-terrorist operation in Shopian, was once an ikhwan (a terrorist who surrenders and becomes involved in counter-insurgency operations) before joining the Army. He became a counter-insurgent after realising the futility of violence, a senior Army officer said.

      Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists give gun salute to slain ultra Fayaz Ahmed in J&K

      It’s rare for terrorists to be present for the funeral of their dead cohorts, and rarer for them to expose themselves by publicly displaying such support. According to police, Fayaz was a member of Hizbul Mujahideen, who was killed in a retaliatory fire by cops.

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