NIA carries out raids in 3 states to probe nexus between terrorists, gangsters, drug smugglers
New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out raids in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in connection with a case registered to probe the “emerging nexus” between terrorists, gangsters and drug smugglers. The raids were carried out at 50 places which covered residences of noted gangsters, officials said. The […]
Rain, snow forecast in J&K
Srinagar, Oct 18: The weatherman here on Tuesday forecast isolated light rain and thunders over Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. For subsequent two days, a meteorological department official here said that there is possibility of “scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rain or snow” in J&K. However, the weatherman reiterated that “there’s […]
Production of AK-203 rifles to begin in India by year end: Russian official
New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) An Indo-Russian joint venture will begin manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles at a facility in Uttar Pradesh by the end of this year, a senior Russian official has said. The Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited was set up in 2019 to produce the Russian-origin Kalashnikov assault rifles in Korwa Ordnance Factory in […]
PM Modi to address 90th Interpol general assembly on Tuesday
New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday address the 90th Interpol general assembly that will be attended by delegations from 195 member countries comprising ministers, police chiefs of countries, heads of national central bureaus and senior police officers. The general assembly will be held from October 18 to 21 here. […]
IED Case: SIU conducts searches at multiple locations in Pulwama
Srinagar, Oct 18: The Special Investigation Unit of J&K on Tuesday morning conducted raids at multiple locations regarding IED case in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A senior Police official said that SIU (shich is Investigation Agency of Police on District Level) is conducting raids in Jandwal, Armulla, Nilloraand Bandzoo villages of Pulwama regarding recovery of […]
Two labourers from UP killed in grenade attack in Shopian, LeT ‘hybrid terrorist’ arrested
Srinagar, Oct 18 (PTI) Two migrant labourers were killed after terrorists hurled a grenade at them in Shopian district of south Kashmir in the early hours of Tuesday, police said. A local “hybrid terrorist” of proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was arrested for the attack during a search and cordon operation, they said. “Hybrid terrorists” are […]
Pak drone downed by BSF at Punjab border; 3rd incident in four days
New Delhi/Amritsar, Oct 18 (PTI) The Border Security Force on Monday shot down a Pakistani drone along the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab, a day after an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying drugs was similarly neutralised. “Today evening at about 8:30 pm, BSF troops from the 183rd battalion shot down a rogue Pakistani drone in […]
JK reports one covid-19 case, active tally declines to 34
Srinagar, Oct 17: Jammu and Kashmir reported one fresh covid-19 case even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said all the lone case was reported from Srinagar district of Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 479250. Among the cases, 174024 are […]
Army issues RFP for procurement of 363 drones
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) The Indian Army on Monday issued initial tenders for the procurement of 363 drones to boost its logistics chain and enhance operational preparedness along the sensitive border regions, officials said. While 163 drones would be for high-altitude regions, 200 are being procured for use in medium-altitude areas, officials said. The […]
Arms, ammo recovered as forces bust terror hideout in Poonch
Poonch, Oct 17: A terrorist hideout was busted in Sangla village of Surankote in Poonch district, officials said here on Monday. An official said that based on a specific information police and security forces launched an operation in Sangla village during which an old hideout was found. He said that IED batteries, bullets, pistol, pistol […]