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  • Army Canine Detects Anti-Personnel Mine, Averts Tragedy Along  LoC

    Army Canine Detects Anti-Personnel Mine, Averts Tragedy Along  LoC

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    SRINAGAR: The Army’s canine detected an anti personnel mine along the Line of Control (LoC) in Manjakote sector of Rajouri on Saturday.

    The Canine Alvin along with the handler showing high standards of training and skills detected an anti personnel mine, which was drifted near a track along LOC fence in Manjakote sector, Army said.

    The army said with the timely detection of the anti personnel mine, a major tragedy was averted.

    The fresh incident came just a day after troops recovered a drone carrying payload in Beri Pattan area of Sunderbani, Rajouri.

    The army said that 5 AK magazines, 131 rounds of AK-47, some slings, and Rs 2 lakh cash had been seized from the payload.

    Following the recovery, the security forces launched a major search operation in the entire area.

    Earlier on April 9,  army killed an intruder and nabbed two others after they crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in the Pir Panjal valley’s Poonch district. The army also recovered three bags with 14 packets of narcotics weighing approximately 17 kg, Pakistan currency, some documents and eatables.

    The drone dropping of arms, ammunition, narcotics and cash has become a major challenge for the counter insurgent forces in border areas while major consignments have been recovered in the recent past along the International Border (IB) and LoC. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • CCTVs Installed Along LoC Helped Trap Poonch Infiltrators

    CCTVs Installed Along LoC Helped Trap Poonch Infiltrators

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    SRINAGAR: An intruder was killed while two others were held in injured condition along with 17 kg narcotics along the Line Of Control (LOC) in Shahpur sector of Poonch district last night .

    The CCTVs installed at sensitive areas on the LoC to track movement of infiltrators helped in elimination and arrest of the intruders, media reports said.

    Movement of the three infiltrators was visible on CCTV cameras installed on the LoC thus helping army to keep a track of their movements.

    “Around midnight, on April 8 the group crossed the LoC and started infiltrating into this side. The alert troops kept the movement of the infiltrating group under continuous observation. At 2 am, as the group approached the fence, the alert Army troops challenged them,” a spokesperson of defence ministry based in Jammu said.”

    He said that as soon as the intruders started to run away, they were fired upon. One of them was shot dead while the other two managed to escape into a jungle taking advantage of the thick foliage, darkness and rocky outcrop.

    “The area was immediately cordoned off to prevent their escape across the LoC and a search operation was launched at first light wherein the body of the slain intruder was recovered at the encounter site,” sources said.

    In the search operatiom so far three bags with fourteen packets of narcotics weighing 17 kgs, Pkistani currency, some documents and eatables have been recovered.

    The CCTVs installed at sensitive areas on the LoC to track movement of infiltrators helped in elimination and arrest of the intruders, as per media reports.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Poonch Infiltration Update: One Intruder Killed, Two Held With Narcotics

    Poonch Infiltration Update: One Intruder Killed, Two Held With Narcotics

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    SRINAGAR: An intruder was killed and two others were apprehended as army said to have foiled an infiltration bid on intervening Saturday and Sunday night along Line of Control in Poonch district.

    “On 08 April 2023 at 10:15 pm, own alert troops deployed on the Line of Control in the Poonch Sector observed a suspicious movement of a group (three individuals) close to the Line of Control and at around midnight the group, crossed the Line of Control and started infiltrating on to own side”, a spokesperson of defence ministry based in Jammu said in a statement.

    “Own alert troops kept the movement of the infiltrating group under continuous observation and around 2:am as the group approached the fence, the alert Indian Army troops deployed on the fence challenged the infiltrators”, the statement reads.

    “The intruders started to run away but were engaged by firing, in which one intruder was shot dead, while the other two managed to run into the jungle taking advantage of the thick foliage and rocky outcrop. The area was immediately cordoned to prevent their escape across the Line of Control.”

    The search operation, as per the statement, was launched at first light wherein the dead body of one intruder was recovered at the encounter site. “As the search progressed in the jungle, one intruder was apprehended alive in wounded condition. In the subsequent search the third intruder was also apprehended alive.”

    “In the search operation so far three bags with fourteen packets of Narcotics weighing approx 17 kgs, Pakistan currency, some documents, and eatables have been recovered.”

    “Indian Army troops have by their quick action thus prevented a major infiltration bid of a narco-terror group which had the potential of disturbing the peace in Poonch & Rajouri Districts through its nefarious designs”, reads the statement . (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Major Infiltration Bid Foiled, One Killed

    Major Infiltration Bid Foiled, One Killed

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    SRINAGAR: An infiltrator was killed as the army on Sunday claimed to have foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Poonch sector.

    “On the intervening night of 8/9 April 2023, alert troops of Indian Army on the LoC in the Poonch Sector(JK), detected some suspicious movement of a group of individuals,” a spokesperson of defence ministry based in Jammu said in a statement .

    “The individuals were challenged by  Army  on own side of LoC, close to the fence,” he said, adding, “On being intercepted, in the ensuing operations, one dead body has been seen and the other intruders ran into the forest area.”

    He said a cordon of the area has been established and search operation is in progress. “Update will follow,” he added. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Several Heroin-Like Packets Recovered Near LoC

    Several Heroin-Like Packets Recovered Near LoC

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    SRINAGAR: Army on Friday foiled an attempt of narco-militant smuggling by recovering 10 packets of narcotics near Line of Control in Poonch Sector, officials said.

    They said that investigations are underway to find out the nature of the narcotics recovered.

    “It appears to be heroin but concerned authorities will find it out after examination.” (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Infiltration Bid Foiled At LoC Tangdhar, One Unidentified Infiltrator Killed, Searches Continue

    Infiltration Bid Foiled At LoC Tangdhar, One Unidentified Infiltrator Killed, Searches Continue

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    Srinagar, March 24: One unidentified Inflitrator was killed after an infiltration bid was foiled by security forces in Jabdi area on LoC of Tangdhar in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday.

    Official sources told GNS that security forces detected suspicious movement near Jabdi area of Tangdhar.

    During the searches, one Infiltrator was killed during firefight.

    The searches in the area are still underway when this report was being filed.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Status Quo Maintained On LAC, Ceasefire Continues On Loc: Army Commander

    Status Quo Maintained On LAC, Ceasefire Continues On Loc: Army Commander

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    SRINAGAR: During a ‘Veterans Sampark’ rally held in the outskirts of the city, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the Northern Army Commander, stated that the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh with China has remained stable in terms of the current situation, while the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir continues. The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC) of the Northern Command, which is based in Udhampur, added that discussions have taken place at various levels to maintain the Status Quo with China on the LAC.

    “The ceasefire on the borders is ongoing,” said the Army Commander, who also reported that “our units have successfully thwarted some infiltration attempts.” Regarding the situation in the hinterland, he stated that “it is largely under control,” and that “our CI/CT Grid is fully functioning with civil administration” as they work to “completely halt such incidents.”

    During a rally held to honour ex-servicemen, several commanding officers including the Army Commander, Colonel of JAK RIF and Ladakh Scouts, praised Major General Govardhan Singh Jamwal (Retd), Brig Gurmeet Singh Shan, Director Sainik Welfare Dept, J&K, Brig SK Goswami, Commander 92 Inf Bde, and Brig Rajesh Sharma, Commandant JAK RIF Regimental Center. They acknowledged the sacrifices made by these heroes and stated that “we owe a debt to the heroes of this country, which can never be repaid, but the nation will always express gratitude and respect towards them.”

    The Army Commander spoke about the history of JAK RIF, mentioning that the regiment was established in 1820 under the leadership of Maharaja Gulab Singh and has participated in every war since then, displaying great valor and sacrifice. He also highlighted the bravery of the regiment in the Hussainiwala Operation of 4 JAK RIF and the role it played in conquering areas like Tibet, Gilgit, Yasin, Darel, Hunza, Nagar, Chilas, and Chitral under the leadership of General Zorawar Singh.

    Lt Gen Dwivedi, who took over as the Colonel of the Regiment of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and Ladakh Scouts in February 2022, explained that the purpose of the rally was to provide support and assistance to ex-servicemen, war veterans, Veer Naris, and next of kins of fallen heroes from Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir belonging to the Regiment. He added that they aim to solve their problems related to pensions and provide medical help from experts.

    Regarding the Agniveers, Lt Gen Dwivedi stated that he was sure that after being associated with the regiment, some of them would join in an unbreakable bond. The ‘Veterans Sampark Rally’ was attended by over 800 ex-servicemen, war veterans, Veer Naris, and next of kins of fallen heroes from Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir belonging to the Regiment. (KNO)

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Status quo maintained on LAC, ceasefire continues on LoC: Army Commander

    Status quo maintained on LAC, ceasefire continues on LoC: Army Commander

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    Jammu, Mar 21: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi Tuesday said that the status quo is maintained with China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh while ceasefire continues on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K.

    Addressing a mega ‘Veterans Sampark’ rally in Digiana areas of city outskirts, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC) of Udhampur-based Northern Command, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the Status Quo is maintained with China on LAC amid talks at different levels.

    On LoC, the Army Commander said that the ceasefire continues on the borders, adding, “There have been some infiltration attempts which have been successfully foiled by our units.”

    “The situation in the hinterland is largely under control. Our CI/CT Grid is fully working with civil administration and efforts are on to stop such incidents completely,” he stated.

    The commanding officers also praised the veteran heroes like Major General Govardhan Singh Jamwal, (Retd), Brig Gurmeet Singh Shan, Director Sainik Welfare Dept, J&K, Brig SK Goswami, Commander 92 Inf Bde, Brig Rajesh Sharma, Commandant JAK RIF Regimental Center stating that through this rally, India Army is honouring the ex-servicemen because of whom “we are free today.”

    “We owe a debt to the heroes of this country, which can never be repaid, but the nation will always express gratitude and respect towards them,” army commander, who is also Colonel of JAK RIF and Ladakh Scouts.

    “Our (JAK RIF) regiment was raised in Jammu in 1820 under the leadership of Maharaja Gulab Singh and hoisted its glory by conquering areas like Tibet, Gilgit, Yasin, Darel, Hunza, Nagar, Chilas and Chitral under the leadership of General Zorawar Singh. Our regiment has participated in every war since 1820 and has given a wonderful example of its valor and sacrifice,” he added.

    “Recognizing our bravery in Hussainiwala Operation of 4 JAK RIF and our bravery in history, we were made an integral part of the Indian Army as the Jammu and Kashmir Regiment,” Lt Gen Dwivedi said.

    Lt Gen Dwivedi, who took over the charge of Northern Command and Colonel of the Regiment of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and Ladakh Scouts on February 1, 2022, said, “the purpose of this rally is to reach out to the Ex-servicemen of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, their closest relatives and Veer Naris living in the nearest district of Jammu and surrounding areas, to solve their problems and anomalies related to pension and to get medical help from medical experts.”

    On Agniveer, he said, “some of these Agniveers will go back to the society after completing their four years term and I am sure that after being associated with the regiment, they will also join the regiment in an unbreakable bond.”

    More than 800 Ex-Servicemen, War Veterans, Veer Naris and Next of Kins of Fallen Heroes hailing from Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir belonging to the Regiment attended the ‘Veterans Sampark Rally’—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Arms, Narcotics Recovered Near LoC In Rajouri

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    SRINAGAR: A consignment of arms, narcotics and a suspected material, believed to be an IED, has been recovered by Army on the Line of Control in Rajouri district.

    The recovery has been made from Saryah area in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district.

    Officials said that Army deployed on LoC in Lam made this recovery during an operation in the forward area.

    They said that the recovered items include arms two pistols, twp pistol magazines, 2kg narcotics, and another suspicious material which is believed to be an Improvised Explosive Device.(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Narcotics Worth Crores Seized Along LOC, Three Arrested

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police along with Army on Sunday recovered a huge quantity of high-valued narcotics and has arrested three smugglers believed to be running a cross LoC narcotics peddling racket in the district.

    Quoting officials KNO reported that an operation was launched jointly by Army and police in Poonch and three narcotics peddlders have been intercepted.

    The trio was running a cross LoC smuggling racket, said officials.

    Around three kilograms of high-valued narcotics worth crores has been recovered so far in Noorkote village, on LoC in Poonch sector, officials said.

    The operation is going on and more arrests are expected.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )