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Welcoming the recent military understanding between India and Pakistan, the Saudi Crown Prince has urged them to resolve their issues including the Kashmir issue. The development came during Pakistan PM Imran Khan and Crown Prince’s meeting held under Khan’s visit to the gulf country. While Saudi welcomed the recent Indo-Pak ceasefire agreement along LoC, both countries emphasized the importance of dialogue to resolve issues and ensure peace… read-more

As per reports, construction of approximately 84 per cent of the total 3141 underground bunkers along the LoC has been completed in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Reportedly, the bunkers were constructed to protect people during cross-border firings. Rajouri District Development Commissioner has informed that construction of total 2636 bunkers has been finished. Besides, the commissioner has assured to provide bunkers to all… read-more

An Indian soldier was martyred after Pakistani troops on January 21 violated the ceasefire at the Line of Control (LoC). The soldier, Havildar Nirmal Singh of J&K Rifles, sustained critical injuries in the cross-border firing at Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and later succumbed to them. Reportedly, this is the second casualty since January 1 as earlier a Naib Subedar was killed in the ceasefire violation at LoC in Rajouri district… read-more

Two teenage girls from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir unknowingly crossed the international border and entered into Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector during the wee hours of December 6. The Indian troops later identified the girls as Laiba and Sana Zabair, residents of Forward Kahuta tehsil of Pakistan. However, the soldiers at the Line of Control saved the girls and have initiated procedures for their repatriation to Pakistan.

To improve border surveillance and keep infiltration under check, Indian Army is planning a 'smart upgrade' for the fences along LoC with Light Detection & Ranging sensors, infrared sensors, and cameras. Reportedly, testing is underway and the fences will be upgraded at the cost of Rs 10 lakh a kilometre, intended to upgrade 60km this year. The present fencing, which was built between 2003-2005 has undergone degradation owing to time and… read-more