3 Children Injured In Leftover Shell Explosion In J&K’s Shopian
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, three children have been injured in an explosion near an explosion site on September 13, informed officials. The incident occurred Heff Shirmal in Shopian, when a leftover shell exploded, injuring three children playing nearby. Following the incident the children were rushed to a hospital. This has a day after an encounter between a local militant and a soldier in the same area.
Tags: Heff Shirmal, Shopian, J&K, explosion, Children Injured
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Earthquake Of 3.5 Magnitude Jolts J&K’s Katra
An earthquake of 3.5 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra on September 8, informed National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred 62 kms East-North-East of Katra at around 7:52 am. Reportedly, the earthquake had a depth 10 kms below the ground. Further details on the matter are awaited. Notably, NCS is the nodal agency of government of India that monitors earthquake activities in the country.
Tags: J&K, Katra, Earthquake, NCS, environment
Courtesy: ANI
Jammu-Srinagar Highway Blocked Due To Shooting Stones: J&K
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, the Jammu-Srinagar a highway (NH-44) has been blocked for vehicular traffic due to shooting stones, on September 5. Reportedly, the highway is crucial for essential transports, as it connects the union territory to the rest of the country. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light or moderate rainfall with isolated heavy falls or thunderstorms and lightning over J&K… read-more
Tags: J&K, Srinagar, Jammu-Srinagar Highway, NH-44, Shooting Stone
Courtesy: ANI
Gool Blast Case: J&K Police Recovers 2 Hidden Live Grenades, Evading Major Attack On Security Forces
In the ongoing investigation in J&K’s Gool blast case, police have recovered two live grenades from Jabbar forests. This has come after the main accused in the Gool blast case, namely Shoket Ali Laiwal, confessed about the hidden explosives. Reportedly, the explosives were expected to be used against security forces. On August 2, an explosive was hurled at a police post, which comes under the justification of Gool.
Tags: J&K, Gool, Gool Blast Case, Grenade Seized, Attack on Security Forces
Courtesy: ANI
J&K Kishtwar Accident: PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh To Kin Of Deceased & Rs 50,000 To Injured
Following Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar accident, PM Modi announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the deceased. The injured will be given Rs 50,000 ex-gratia under the Prime Minister’s National Relief Funds, informed PMO. The vehicle in which the victims traveled skidded off the road and plunged into a valley in Kishtwar, killing eight persons and leaving three others injured.
Tags: J&K, Kishtwar, Road accident, National Relief Fund, PM Modi
Courtesy: ANI
BSF Troops Shoot Pakistani Drug Smuggler While Attempting To Cross Border
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, across the International Border (IB), Border Security Force (BSF) troops shot a Pakistani intruder, informed officials on August 25. According to the BSF spokesperson, the intruder was trying to smuggle drugs into the border. Reportedly, the intruder suffered bullet wound, and managed to flee the spot. The officials found blood stains on the spot he was shot.
Tags: Pakistan, Smuggler, J&K, Samba, international border
Courtesy: ANI
Terrorists Hurl Grenade In J&K’s Srinagar; Civilians Injured
In a grenade blast in J&K’s Srinagar, several civilians have been injured on August 22. Reportedly, the incident occurred at Nishat area when the bomb was hurled, causing a low intensity blast. Reportedly, the injured are being treated, and a search to nab the accused are underway. Meanwhile, IEDs weighing 10-12 kgs have been recovered from Pulwama district, evading a major blast.
Tags: J&K, Pulwama, Srinagar, IED, Grenade Blast
Courtesy: ANI
Terrorists Hurl Grenades At Soldiers In J&K’s Shopian
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, grenades were hurled at soldiers during a cordon and search operation on August 17. Notably, this is the second such attack in recent times. Following the attack, security has been tightened in the area. However, the terrorists were captured since they escaped taking advantage of the dark environment. Further information on the matter are awaited.
Tags: Terrorist attack, grenade, J&K, Shopian, Pakistan
Courtesy: ANI
Grenade Attack Leaves 1 Policeman Dead In J&K's Kulgam
Ahead of India's 75th Independence Day, a grenade was hurled at patrol in J&K's Kulgam district, killing one policeman on August 13. Earlier on August 11, four officials including a junior commissioner officer were killed, as terrorists attempted to storm an army camp in J&K's Rajouri district. Meanwhile, security has been tightened across the country to avoid any untoward incident leading to Independence day celebrations.
Tags: Independence Day, J&K, kulgam, bomb blast, Rajouri
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
2 Terrorists Killed While Attempting To Infiltrate Army Camp In J&K; 3 Soldiers Killed
In J&K's Rajouri, two terrorists attempted to infiltrate an army operating base in Darhal area. The infiltration led to the death of three army personnel. The infiltrators have also been killed. Following the incident, the area has been cordoned off, and additional troops have been dispatched. The attack has come days ahead of India's 75th Independence Day. Further details on the matter is awaited.
Tags: Army Camp Infiltration, J&K, Rajouri, Darhal area, Jammu Terrorist
Courtesy: ANI