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Six private mining company employees abducted by armed men

Six private mining company employees abducted by armed men

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Tensions escalate in PoJK as protests spread and over 50 UK MPs raise concerns

Tensions escalate in PoJK as protests spread and over 50 UK MPs raise concerns

Tensions remained high across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Monday as Pakistani security forces reportedly used tear gas against protesters following fresh clashes with workers of the Joint Awami Action Committee. A communications blackout and shutter-down strike continued across parts of PoJK after deadly clashes in Rawalakot and Muzaffarabad left seven civilians dead on Sunday night, according to Dawn. Anti-Pakistan protests also spread to Bhimbar and Kotli, drawing hundreds onto the streets. Voice of lawmakers 50+ British MPs write to UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper Who led it?>> Imran Hussain, MP for Bradford East and chair of the APPG on Kashmir What triggered the letter?>> Reports of internet and mobile service blackouts>> Arrests, including reported British nationals>> Breakdown of talks between authorities and protesters Why are MPs concerned?>> British Kashmiris reportedly unable to contact relatives in PoJK>> Fear that communication restrictions could worsen unrest Quick view >> Areas affected: Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bhimbar, Kotli>> Reported deaths: 7 civilians>> Restrictions: Internet and mobile services disrupted>> International response: 50+ British MPs raise concerns This story has been …

One injured in firing as mob advances towards CM Khemchand’s event in Thoubal

One injured in firing as mob advances towards CM Khemchand’s event in Thoubal

One person sustained bullet wounds after security forces allegedly opened fire when a mob advanced towards the venue of Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh’s programme in Thoubal district on Tuesday, police said. The incident took place during the CM’s visit to Wangjing Tentha for the inauguration of a newly-constructed Block Development Office (BDO), they said.A large group of people armed with stones and catapults was heading towards the function with the “apparent intention of vandalising the building”, police said in a statement. “Despite repeated warnings and appeals by police personnel to disperse, the crowd continued to move aggressively, posing a serious threat to public property, dignitaries present, and overall law and order,” the statement said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Arms, weapon-making equipment seized from Naxal dumps in Gariaband| India News

Arms, weapon-making equipment seized from Naxal dumps in Gariaband| India News

Gariaband, Security forces have recovered arms, ammunition, explosives and equipment used for making weapons stored by Naxalites from six locations in the hilly areas of Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district, police said on Saturday. Chhattisgarh: Arms, weapon-making equipment seized from Naxal dumps in Gariaband The Maoist dumps were unearthed in Bhaludiggi and Metal hill ranges under Mainpur police station area adjoining Odisha following a 36-hour-long search operation that concluded on Saturday, a police official said. Based on information provided by the Maoists who surrendered earlier this month that the top leadership of the Odisha State Committee of the banned CPI had stored automatic weapons and equipment at various locations in the hills along the Chhattisgarh- Odisha border, a special E-30 unit of the district police force launched the operation on Friday. The seized items included two INSAS rifles, one .303 rifle, one country-made pistol, one ‘surka’ , two 12-bore guns, two single-shot weapons, 127 live rounds, eight magazines, 22 BGL shells, a bundle of electric wire and various tools used in the weapon workshop of the Maoists’ …

Pakistani terrorist killed in army-police joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, search operation continues| India News

Pakistani terrorist killed in army-police joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, search operation continues| India News

The security forces on Friday killed one terrorist in a joint operation of the Army, the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir police in the state’s Kathua district, with search operations still ongoing. The Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a joint operation in Kathua to kill the terrorist. (PTI/ Representational) The eliminated terrorist was affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit, the police said. The operation was launched in the general Billawar area after receiving specific intelligence inputs, and the security forces cordoned off the area. Contact was established with the terrorist, and he was killed in a precise strike. “A Pakistani Jaish terrorist has been neutralised by a small JKP team in a joint operation with the Army and CRPF in the general area of Billawar, Kathua district,” Jammu inspector general of police BS Tuti said. Earlier on Thursday, a soldier was injured in a fresh encounter that broke out after a brief lull of four days, with a group of Jaish terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district. “A brief gunfight broke …

Gang violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over prisons | World News

Gang violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over prisons | World News

Police guard the area as forensic investigators examine the body of a fellow officer killed in attacks reported after security forces retook control of a prison that houses gang leaders in Guatemala City, Guatemala. (Photo: AP) Clashes between security forces and gang members in Guatemala’s capital on Sunday killed seven officers, authorities said, shortly after police in the country’s southwest regained control of one of three maximum security prisons where inmates rioted and took hostages the night before. The attacks on police in and around Guatemala City came after hundreds of anti-riot police stormed Renovacion prison in Escuintla, about 76 km southwest of the capital, to free nine guards who had been taken hostage there. Jailed gang leaders often order members outside the prison walls to carry out retaliatory attacks. Security forces enter the Renovation maximum-security prison to free guards taken hostage and retake control of the facility, which houses gang leaders, in Escuintla, Guatemala, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo) Gunshots rang out as riot squads swept into the facility that houses gang …

Gunfight Breaks Out Between Security Forces, Terrorists In J&K’s Kishtwar During Counter-Terror Op | India News

Gunfight Breaks Out Between Security Forces, Terrorists In J&K’s Kishtwar During Counter-Terror Op | India News

Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 17:11 IST An encounter broke out in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar after terrorists opened fire on security forces during a joint counter-terror mission called ‘Operation Trashi-I’. The Indian Army launched a joint counter-terror op called ‘Operation Trashi-I’ in J&K’s Kishtwar. (File photo) An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists near the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday. Security agencies had received inputs about three terrorists hiding in the area. According to the 16 Corps of the Indian Army, forces had launched a joint counter-terror mission called ‘Operation Trashi-I’ to flush out terrorists in the region. “Contact was established with terrorists in the general area Son Nar, northeast of Chatroo, during a deliberate search operation conducted as part of ongoing joint counter-terror operations along with the J&K police,” it said. During the search operation, terrorists suddenly opened fire on security forces, triggering the gunfight, Army and police sources told News18 India. Continuous firing is underway, as forces cordoned off the entire region. “Troops displayed exceptional …

Pakistani Drone Sightings Rise Along LoC in J&K, Security Enhanced | India News

Pakistani Drone Sightings Rise Along LoC in J&K, Security Enhanced | India News

Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 21:19 IST Suspected Pakistani drones were spotted along the LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir, including Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch, prompting security forces to launch extensive probes. News18 A suspected Pakistani drone has once again been spotted alongside the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. This comes as security forces are on high alert after multiple suspected Pakistani drones were spotted along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts on Sunday evening. According to officials, at least five drone movements were observed in forward areas, prompting an extensive probe to rule out the possibility of arms or contraband being dropped on the Indian side. Officials said that all the drone-like objects were seen entering Indian airspace from across the border, hovering briefly over sensitive locations, and then heading back towards Pakistan. In addition, similar sightings were reported from the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, where a drone-like object was observed hovering for a few minutes over Chak Babral …

Suspected Pak drones seen hovering over J&K border areas; search ops launched: Report| India News

Suspected Pak drones seen hovering over J&K border areas; search ops launched: Report| India News

Security forces picked up movement of suspected drones in several areas along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday evening, officials told news agency PTI. Security vigil along the Line of Control (LoC) has been heightened to counter any potential infiltration attempts. (Representative photo/ANI ) The flying objects came from the Pakistan side, and returned after hovering over Indian territory for few minutes, they added. Security forces have launched a search operation on the ground after this, said the PTI report. Here’s a breakdown of the series of events: Army personnel in the Nowshera sector along the LoC in Rajouri fired from machine guns upon observing drone movement over Gania-Kalsian village around 6.35 pm, officials said as per PTI. Another drone was reportedly noticed at Khabbar village in Teryath in Rajouri district at 6.35 pm. This flying object with blinking light came from the direction of Dharmsal village in Kalakote, and moved further towards Bharakh, officials said. Another drone-like object with …

Cop Killed During Encounter With Terrorists In J&K’s Udhampur | India News

Cop Killed During Encounter With Terrorists In J&K’s Udhampur | India News

Last Updated:December 15, 2025, 23:30 IST An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmi’s Udhampur district. An exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists (Representative image) One member of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) was killed in action during an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Udhampur district on Monday. This comes after an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Udhampur district on Monday. As per the sources, a group of JeM terrorists believed to be trapped. The gun-fight broke out after joint teams of the army, police and paramilitary forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Soan–Martha area of Majalta tehsil. IGP Jammu shared the update of the operation on X and stated that joint team of SOG along with Army and CRPF established contact with terrorists. “A very small SOG team engaged the terrorists! Combing of the forest has been impeded due to darkness and treacherous terrain,” the post reads. T-95On a precise input from JKP, contact established with …