Raipur, Feb 14 (IANS) Four soldiers from the 201st COBRA Battalion lost their lives when their car collided with a stationary truck on the Khapri bypass in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district on Saturday, officials said. The accident, which occurred under the jurisdiction of Arjuni police station, has left the state mourning the loss of these brave personnel dedicated to combating Naxalism in the region.One soldier sustained severe injuries and is battling for life in a local hospital, as authoriti…
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New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Nikhil Gupta dramatically admitting in a federal court here that he participated in a murder-for hire plot ends the trial against him without testimony from witnesses or the trove of what the prosecutors assert were evidence against him being aired in court.Gupta, who was accused of plotting against a Khalistani leader, pleaded guilty on Friday to three charges against him — murder-for-hire, and conspiracies to commit that crime and launder money.This was a reversal from…
Raipur/Bijapur, Feb 13 (IANS) In a major setback to Maoist activities in Chhattisgarh, security forces conducted a successful anti-Naxal operation in Bijapur district on Friday. A joint team comprising the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) battalion and the commando battalion targeted the Tadpala Hills area under Usur Police Station in Bijapur district. This intensive effort aimed at disrupting insurgent operations in the region, which has long been a hotspot for left-wing extremism.Durin…
Raipur/Dantewada, Jan 27 (IANS) In a major success for anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh’s South Bastar region, security forces recovered and neutralised two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Maoists in the forest hills near Gufa village under Barsur Police Station limits in Dantewada district.The joint operation took place on January 27, following precise intelligence inputs. Acting on specific information received on January 22 from the Central Reserve Police Force, a coordina…
Raipur/Dantewada, Jan 25 (IANS) Three personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) of the Chhattisgarh Police were injured in two separate Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts on Sunday amid an ongoing anti-Maoist cordon and search operation in the rugged Karregutta hills. The incident unfolded on the border of Dantewada and Bijapur districts, a notorious Maoist stronghold known for its dense forests and difficult terrain. Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of M…
Raipur/Sukma, Jan 25 (IANS) The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against Maoists by dismantling a suspected arms and explosives factory along the Sukma-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh. Acting on precise intelligence inputs, CRPF teams raided the dense forests of Palaguda and uncovered two large dumps concealed at separate locations, believed to be used for manufacturing weapons and explosives, police officials said.The operation was carried out …
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) In a proud moment for India’s premier investigative agency, several Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) personnel have been recognised for their outstanding service as part of the nationwide honours announced on the eve of Republic Day 2026. A total of 982 personnel from police, fire services, home guard and civil defence, and correctional services received gallantry and distinguished service medals. An official government statement issued on Sunday (January 25) reveal…
Guwahati, Jan 21 (IANS) As part of heightened security preparations ahead of Republic Day 2026, a Joint Counter-Drone Capsule was conducted at Tinsukia in Upper Assam, reinforcing inter-agency preparedness against emerging aerial threats and underscoring the growing emphasis on military–civil fusion in internal security. The specialised capsule was organised by the Indian Army, with the Red Shield Gunners conducting the training under the aegis of Spear Corps. Personnel from multiple civil and…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) In a move underscoring the elevated stature of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s new leadership, the Central government has provided Z-category security cover to Nitin Nabin, who was formally elected as the party’s national president earlier on Tuesday. The decision, taken by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs based on an Intelligence Bureau threat perception assessment, comes shortly after his rise to the top organisational post of the world’s largest political party.Officia…
Imphal, Jan 18 (IANS) In a major anti-narcotics crackdown, Central and state security forces have destroyed more than 306 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur’s mountainous Kangpokpi district within six days, effectively foiling an attempt to manufacture opium worth several crores of rupees, officials said on Sunday. The joint operations were carried out between January 12 and January 17 by Central and state security forces, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the state Forest Depa…