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Meghalaya's Home Minister Resigns After Ex-Militant’s Death
Meghalaya's Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui tendered his resignation on August 15 amid unrest over ex-militants death in Shilong. He called for a judicial investigation “to bring out the truth” behind the death of a surrendered militant of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Cherishterfield Thangkhiew. Mobile services were curtailed in four districts while imposing a strict curfew in Shillong after many protested against the… read-more
Tags: Lahkmen Rymbui, Meghalaya, Home Minister, resigned, Militants
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Two Terrorists Killed In J&K's Bandipora, Operation Continues
The Jammu and Kashmir police informed that two unidentified terrorists were killed at J&K's Bandipora district. In the wee hours of July 24, an encounter broke between the security forces and terrorists at Shokbaba forest, resulting in the death of the terrorists. According to the officials, the operations are still in progress. However, further details are awaited.
Tags: Indian Defense Forces, Security Forces, Jammu and Kashmir, Terrorism, Militants
Courtesy: ANI
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3 Militants Killed In An Encounter With Security Forces In J&K
The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district killed three militants in an encounter on May 11. Reportedly, following a tip-off of militant’s presence the forces initiated a search operation at Vailoo in the Komernag area of district. Soon the search operation was turned into a fierce encounter as the militants opened fire on forces. Retaliating, the security forces gunned down three militants while the encounter continued.
Tags: Militants, Jammu and Kashmir, Security Forces, Police, Encounter, Search Operation (18549, Anantnag
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Assam: ULFA(I) Commander Shot Dead In Encounter With Security Forces
The United Liberation Front of Asom's newly appointed leader, Dwipen Saud was shot dead in an encounter with security forces in Assam’s Bongaigaon district on April 29. Assam DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta said the militant group was hatching out a high-profile kidnap plan. The security personnel also arrested Saud's gunman Padum Rai with weapons in possession. Notably, the separatist organisation's militants recently kidnapped three employees of… read-more
Tags: ULFA, Assam, Militants, Anti-national, Encounter
Courtesy: Times now news
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J&K Police Arrest 2 Militants, 3 Associates Of 'Al-Badr' From Kupwara
The J&K Police have arrested two active militants and three terror associates of ‘Al-Badr’ from Kupwara district. The police also seized arms and ammunitions from their possession in Handwara town. Reportedly, the security personnel followed and arrested the three people when they tried to escape vehicle checkpoint in Kachloo. Later, during preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the arrested suspects provided logistics, food and… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Terrorists, arrest, Militants, Police
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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1,040 Militants Surrender Before Assam CM Sonowal
Militants of five outfits, including PDCK top leader Ingti Kathar Songbijit and 1,039 others, surrendered in Assam on February 23. Songbijit, the former commander-chief of the banned National Democratic Front of Boroland, had been involved in massacres across the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts. Surrendering in presence of Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal, the militants laid down 338 weapons, including 58 AK-series rifles. Notably, the… read-more
Tags: Assam, Militants, Assam CM, Surrender, Ingti Kathar Songbijit
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Militants Attack in J&K's Anantnag District; Injured DDC Candidate
Militants in Jammu & Kashmir's Anantnag district opened fire which injured a leader contesting in the ongoing District Development Council (DDC) elections. The candidate, identified as Anees-ul-Islam of J&K's Apni Party was electing from the Sagam area of Kokernag region. After being shot in arm, he hurried to a sub-divisional hospital of Kokernag for the treatment. Later, the military officials barricaded the area in-order to arrest… read-more
Tags: kashmir, DDC-Elections, Terrorists, Gunshots, Militants
Courtesy: Kashmir Observer
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J&K: One Soldier Injured After Millitants Attack Security Forces
On August 12, militants attacked security forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Sopore area. As per reports, a couple of rounds of fire were shot at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police at Hygam area in Baramulla district. No casualties were reported. However, "one army jawan has sustained injures and is being treated," said a senior police officer.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Sopore, Militants, security personnel
Courtesy: India Today
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J&K: 4 BJP Leaders Resign due to Violence against Party Workers by Terrorists
Four Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam resigned from the party on August 9, after BJP worker Abdul Hamid Najar was shot and critically injured by militants earlier in the day. According to party president Ravinder Raina, such terror attacks in J&K have been common from the last 30 years and are "acts of cowardice" that portray "Pakistan's frustration". Najar has been shifted to a… read-more
Tags: BJP, Jammu and Kashmir, Militants
Courtesy: India Today
