Jammu, May 23 (IANS) An encounter started on Saturday between terrorists and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.Officials said on Saturday that an encounter had started between terrorists and security forces in Dorimal forests of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir.“At least 2-3 Pakistani terrorists are believed to be trapped, operation is underway”, officials saidFollowing specific Intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in Dorimal forest area of Rajouri, se…
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Imphal, May 16 (IANS) Hectic discussions are underway among various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Manipur government officials and security forces to ensure the safe release of those who are still being held hostage by groups belonging to different communities, officials said on Saturday. A police official said that 30 out of over 38 people belonging to the Kuki and Naga communities, who had been held hostage by various groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts, were released on Thursday …
Imphal, May 15 (IANS) After sustained efforts by security forces, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and community leaders, 28 people belonging to different communities in Manipur were safely released on Friday, officials said.The individuals had been detained by different groups in the aftermath of the May 13 violent attack in Manipur, which claimed the lives of three Baptist Church pastors and left four others injured.A senior Manipur government official said that following the May 13 violenc…
Patna, May 8 (IANS) A powerful storm accompanied by heavy rainfall lashed Patna on Friday, triggering widespread disruption across the city, officials said. Strong winds uprooted trees in several areas, damaged vehicles, disrupted traffic movement, and caused power supply interruptions in multiple localities.The impact of the storm was most severe around the official residence of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.A massive tree fell just outside the Chief Minister’s residence during the stor…
Srinagar, May 8 (IANS) The Central government has authorised the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor to exercise powers on telecom services in the union territory.These powers include control over services such as interception of signals, suspension of service and decryption of messages, related to telecom services in the UT during public safety events or national emergencies.A notification to this effect was issued by the Union Government on Thursday.According to the order, the President dire…
Imphal, May 7 (IANS) Security forces have arrested six militants, including a top extremist leader and a woman cadre, in Manipur and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, officials said on Thursday. A police official stated that the six rebels include a self-styled lieutenant of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA), identified as Seimenial Haokip (22), who was arrested from various districts, including Churachandpur, Imphal West, and Imphal East.The five other militants, including the …
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand on Wednesday said that JCBs cannot be used for victory processions and legal action will be taken against owners who rent them out.The city police commissioner held a press conference in Lalbazar (city police headquarters) in central Kolkata in the afternoon after receiving reports of post-poll violence across the city.He said that about 80 people have been arrested in connection with several incidents of post-poll violence, asserting t…
Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) A police constable was killed in a gun attack in Kaichi Kamar area of Lakki Marwat in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, local media reported. Lakki Marwat district police officer’s (DPO) spokesman Qudratullah Khan stated that armed assailants targeted constable Irfanullah near his house in the trans-river belt known as Kurrum Par area. The policeman received critical bullet injuries and died while he was being taken to the hospital in the Serai Naurang t…
Imphal, May 2 (IANS) The Manipur Police intercepted four vehicles along the India-Myanmar border for illegally transporting 25 containers of petrol and diesel, and arrested the drivers, officials said on Saturday. A senior police official said that the fuel was suspected to be intended for smuggling into neighbouring Myanmar. According to the official, the four vehicles were carrying the petrol and diesel illegally towards Moreh in Tengnoupal district, which shares an unfenced border with Myanma…
Islamabad, May 1 (IANS) One police constable was killed and two other personnel injured after armed assailants targetted a police vehicle in a rocket attack at Kangar Jan Bahadur in Bannu city of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, local media reported. The incident took place when a police vehicle from the Fateh Khel checkpoint was targetted with a rocket attack while personnel were heading back to police lines, according to Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir Afridi, Pakist…