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The BSF successfully foiled a terrorist infiltration attempt on the India-Pakistan border, neutralizing seven terrorists in Samba district, Jammu. The operation involved the destruction of a Pakistan Rangers post amid heightened border tensions and security challenges.

BSF Foils Infiltration, Neutralizes Terrorists

The BSF intercepted a large terrorist group attempting to infiltrate through the India-Pakistan border in Jammu, Samba district. Seven terrorists were neutralized, and a Pakistan Rangers post was destroyed, highlighting ongoing border security challenges.

BSF neutralises seven terrorists in border ambush

The BSF thwarted an infiltration attempt on the India-Pakistan border, neutralizing seven terrorists. The operation in the Samba district also destroyed a Pakistan Rangers post.

The Border Security Force on Friday said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the India-Pakistan International Border in Jammu, killing at least seven terrorists and destroying a Rangers post.
The terrorists were engaged around 11 pm on Thursday in Samba district after a "big group" of terrorists was detected by the "surveillance grid".
This infiltration bid was supported by fire from Pakistan Rangers post Dhandhar, a BSF spokesperson said.
He said the troops neutralised the infiltration bid, killing "at least" seven terrorists and caused "extensive" damage to the Dhandhar post.
Officials said there could be more terrorists, who could have been neutralised.
The BSF also shared a thermal imager clip of the firing and "destruction" of a bunker of the said post where a heavy machine gun of the Rangers was mounted.
The force is on high alert in the wake of the current hostilities between the two countries following the Pahalgam terrorist attack of April 22 and India's strike on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation.

An encounter in Bandipora resulted in a terrorist associate's death and injuries to two policemen, reflecting key anti-terror efforts.

Terrorist Associate Killed in Bandipora Gunfight

Security forces neutralise terror associate in Bandipora

An encounter in Bandipora resulted in a terrorist associate's death and injuries to two policemen, reflecting key anti-terror efforts.

An overground worker of terrorists was killed while two security force personnel were injured in an encounter in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said here.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Kulnar Bazipora in Bandipora district following information about presence of terrorists in the area, the officials said.
They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists opened fire on the security forces' positions.
One terrorist associate and two policemen were injured in the firing by terrorists, the officials said, adding the injured terrorist associate later succumbed to injuries.

A deadly attack in Pahalgam leaves one tourist dead, raising security concerns for the Amarnath Yatra. Urgent safety measures are imperative.

Tragic attack in Pahalgam One Killed

A terrorist attack in Pahalgam results in the death of one tourist, with six others injured. This incident raises concerns over security ahead of the Amarnath Yatra.

Terror attack in Pahalgam claims one life, injures 6 tourists

A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, leaves one tourist dead and six injured. It raises security concerns for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.

A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the life of one tourist and left six others injured.
The attack occurred in the upper meadows of Baisaran Valley, a remote area accessible only by foot or horseback. Security forces and medical teams have swiftly moved to the scene.
The gunmen, reportedly disguised in camouflage, carried out what appears to be a targeted attack.
This incident has shocked the Pahalgam region, renowned for its breathtaking forests, clear lakes, and expansive meadows, attracting countless tourists each year.
This attack comes amid the high tourist season in the region and coincides with the ongoing registration for this year's Amarnath Yatra. The 38-day pilgrimage, one of the holiest journeys for Hindus, commences on July 3.
Devotees embark on this spiritual trek via two routes: the 48-km Pahalgam path through Anantnag district and the shorter, yet steeper, 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
Recently, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a high-level security review meeting. He emphasized the need for the complete eradication of terrorism, particularly focusing on the Jammu division, and stressed a zero-tolerance stance on infiltration.
Condemning the attack, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti stated, "Such violence is unacceptable and must be denounced."
She called for a comprehensive investigation to hold the perpetrators accountable and to scrutinize any security lapses. "Historically, Kashmir has warmly welcomed tourists, making this rare incident deeply concerning. Ensuring visitor safety is paramount, and steps must be taken to prevent future attacks," she added.
As the investigation unfolds, questions about security measures in the region and the impact on the upcoming Amarnath Yatra loom large. Authorities are urged to reinforce safety protocols to protect both citizens and visitors in this sensitive region.

Security forces neutralized a terrorist in Kishtwar. A manhunt is ongoing in Udhampur to capture three militants as security measures enhance across the Jammu region.

Jammu Security: Terrorist Killed, Manhunt On

In Kishtwar, Jammu security forces killed a terrorist, while a manhunt for three militants continues in Udhampur, amidst heightened regional security.

Security forces neutralized a terrorist in Kishtwar

In Kishtwar, Jammu security forces killed a terrorist, while a manhunt for three militants continues in Udhampur, amidst heightened regional security.

One terrorist was killed Friday in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, while a separate operation to track down a group of three militants is underway in Udhampur district, Army officials said.
The security agencies have expanded the scope of surveillance to the Bhaderwah area of Doda district to keep a track on terrorists potentially moving between different locations in the hilly districts of the Jammu region.
The officials said the encounter in Kishtwar broke out during an intelligence-based search-and-destroy operation launched jointly by the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Chatru forest area of the district.
During the operation, the forces established contact with the terrorists. "The terrorists were effectively engaged, and a firefight ensued. One terrorist has been neutralized so far," the Army's White Knight Corps, or 16 Corps, said in a post on X.
"Despite hostile terrain and adverse weather, our brave soldiers continue relentless operations," it added.
Special forces braved high-snow areas and treacherous terrains to track down one terrorist, while a few others are still on the move under significant pressure from security forces, the officials quoted above said.
A brief exchange of fire with terrorists occurred in the Naidgam area of Chatru on Wednesday resulting in launch of massive combing operation.
The slain terrorist reportedly was a part of the Saifullah module of Pakistan, but it has not been officially confirmed. This is the module that ambushed an army team in Doda on July 15, 2024, resulting in the death of an officer and a rifleman.
Security forces have intensified surveillance in the high-altitude areas of the Bhaderwah area of Doda district, considering the melting snow in the higher meadows, a major factor contributing to infiltration during summer months.
Supported by helicopters and drones, troops are maintaining a high degree of surveillance in high-altitude areas connecting Kishtwar, Udhampur, and Kathua districts, they said.
There have been five encounters in the past 19 days in the mountainous terrains of Kathua-Udhampur-Kishtwar, in which three terrorists were killed. Four police personnel were also killed, while three other police personnel and a girl sustained injuries.
Search operations resumed Friday in the Jopher-Marta forests in Udhampur district, officials said.
Equipped with sniffer dogs and aerial surveillance, multiple security agencies are combing the entire forest area to track down three terrorists hiding in the area, they added.
The areas have been placed under night cordons to prevent terrorists from escaping, the officials said.
On Wednesday, during a search operation by police and other security forces, contact was established with terrorists in the Jopher-Marta belt in the Ramnagar police station area of Udhampur, leading to an encounter. "Two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped," said Senior Superintendent of Police Amod Ashok Nagpure.
While three encounters occurred in Kathua district, one took place in Udhampur district, and one in Kishtwar district.
The security was beefed up along Jammu-Srinagar national highway and people are being frisked and vehicles being checked as a part of this measure, they said.

Security forces conduct an intense operation in Kathua forests to capture three terrorists, employing multi-agency coordination after a recent encounter.

Kathua Forest Operation: Terrorist Search Update

In Kathua, security forces are conducting an intensive search operation in the forests to capture three terrorists following a recent gunfight. The area is under strict surveillance with a joint operation by Army and other agencies.

Intense search resumes for terrorists in Kathua forests

A massive search operation continues in Kathua forests to apprehend three terrorists after an encounter last night.

A seek and destroy operation to track down three terrorists, believed to be hiding in a forested area in Panjthirthi-Barota in Kathua following an encounter last night, resumed Tuesday with multiple agencies engaged in the effort, officials said.
The area was placed under a cordon after the Monday night gunfire between police and terrorists.
The officials said the three terrorists are believed to be from a group that had its first face-off with security forces in the Nursery area near the International Border on March 23. All of the terrorists had managed to escape.
Four days later, security forces engaged them in an encounter in a forest area of the Sanyal belt of Kathua when two terrorists were eliminated, and the rest managed to flee. During this exchange of fire, four policemen were also killed and three others injured.
With the hiding terrorists changing their locations in the jungle, the security forces have launched a multi-agency operation to track them down.
The search operation was intensified early on Monday morning with aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs being deployed, culminating into a fresh encounter in the night. A night cordon was laid to ensure that the three terrorists holed-up in the forests do not escape, sources said late on Monday.
The operation to track and eliminate the terrorists resumed Thursday with officials saying
security has been reinforced in the area to strengthen the cordon and prevent the ultras from escaping
"Search and destroy operations were launched at first light on Tuesday morning. &nbsp;Operations in progress", the Army's rising star corps said on its X handle.
"Acting on intelligence inputs, multiple surveillance-cum-ambushes were deployed in general area Panjtirthi Kathua by Indian Army, Police and CRPF. Suspicious movement was observed on the night of 31 March, leading to an exchange of fire," it added.
On Monday, the operation -- by a team of officers from the Army, Police, NSG, CRPF, and BSF -- was carried out in the forested belts of Rui, Juthana, Ghati, and Sanyal in the Rajbagh region, as well as parts of Billawar, officials said.
The night before, three suspicious persons dressed in black robes and carrying bags had entered the house of a villager, named Shanker, in Rui village and asked a lone elderly woman for water.
Before fleeing, they barged into her kitchen and took away 'rotis' and 'sabzi'. They also tried to give her two Rs 500 notes before escaping. She refused.
Security agencies say it is difficult for terrorists to survive without a network of overground workers (OGWs) who provide them with food, shelter, and guidance.
The forces have picked up six persons, including some women from one family, for questioning, as it is alleged they provided assistance to terrorists operating in the region, the officials said.
The detained individuals allegedly belong to the family of suspected overground worker (OGW) Mohammad Latief, who is already in jail under the Public Safety Act (PSA), for aiding terrorists in Malhar during an attack on an Army truck last year, in which six soldiers lost their lives.
The slain terrorist Abu Tala is also believed to have stayed at Latief's house.

A migrant worker from Amritsar was shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar, the police said.&nbsp;

Migrant worker from Punjab shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar: police

Migrant worker from Punjab shot dead in Srinagar: police
Police: another person has been injured in the firing
Police: deceased identified as Amritpal Singh of Amritsar

A migrant worker from Amritsar was shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar, the police said.&nbsp;

Terrorists shot dead a worker from Punjab while another sustained injuries in the Habba Kadal area of Srinagar on Wednesday, officials said
Amritpal Singh, a resident of Amritsar, was shot by the terrorists from point blank range with AK rifle at Shalla Kadal locality in Habba Kadal around 7 pm, the officials said.
They said Singh died on the spot while another non-local worker identified as Rohit, aged 25, sustained injuries in the incident.
Rohit also hails from Amritsar. He was hit by the bullets in the abdomen and is undergoing treatment at SMHS hospital here.
The police have taken cognisance of the incident and cordoned off the area to track down the assailants. This is first attack by terrorists on a non-local in Kashmir this year.
Last year, the terrorists carried out several attacks on non-local workers in valley including in Anantnag and Shopian districts.&nbsp;

The assault on the military vehicle happened several weeks after terrorists ambushed two army vehicles, killing four soldiers.

Soldiers' convoy attacked in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch

Soldiers' convoy attacked in Poonch
Firing reported in Krishnagati sector
Security forces launch operation

The assault on the military vehicle happened several weeks after terrorists ambushed two army vehicles, killing four soldiers.

Suspected terrorists fired upon a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening, prompting security forces to launch a search operation, officials said.
No security personnel was injured in the attack, they said.
"At around 1800h today, a Security Forces convoy of vehicles was fired upon by suspected terrorists from a jungle near Krishna Ghati, Poonch sector. No casualties to own troops. Joint search operations by Indian Army and JKP (Jammu and Kashmir Police) are in progress," the White Night Corps of the Army posted on X.
The vehicles that came under attack were carrying security personnel back to the camp, the officials said.
The incident came after a high-level security meeting chaired by Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi to chart out an anti-terror operation plan for the new year to foil design of terrorists in the region.
A similar ambush on Army vehicles took place in Poonch's Dhatya Morh in Dera Ki Gali area on December 21. Four Army personnel were killed in the attack.
Rajouri and Poonch districts, which were peaceful in the past, have witnessed targeted attacks by terrorists on the Army and civilians, they said.
Nineteen soldiers were killed in four attacks by terrorists in Rajouri and Poonch in 2023. The security forces have eliminated more than 30 terrorists in the two districts -- along the Line of Control (LoC) as well as in the hinterland -- last year

China has blocked a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist top Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant Sajid Mir, one of India’s most wanted terrorists and the main handler of the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, in the third such move by Beijing within four months.
It is learnt that Beijing put a hold on Thursday on the proposal moved by the US and co-designated by India to blacklist Mir under the 1267 Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council as a global terrorist and subject him to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.
Mir is one of India's most wanted terrorists and has a bounty of USD 5 million placed on his head by the US for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks carried out by Pakistan-based LeT terrorists.
In June this year, he was jailed for over 15 years in a terror-financing case by an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan, which is struggling to exit the grey list of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Pakistani authorities had in the past claimed Mir had died, but Western countries remained unconvinced and demanded proof of his death. This issue became a major sticking point in FATF's assessment of Pakistan's progress on the action plan late last year.
Mir is a senior member of the Pakistan-based LeT and is wanted for his involvement in the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
“Mir was LeT’s operations manager for the attacks, playing a leading role in their planning, preparation and execution,” the US State Department has said.
Last month, China had put a hold on a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM) chief Masood Azhar and a senior leader of the Pakistan-based terror organisation. Abdul Rauf Azhar, born in 1974 in Pakistan, was sanctioned by the US in December 2010.

China blocks proposal moved at UN by US and India to ‘blacklist' LeT terrorist Sajid Mir

China blocks, proposal, China at UN, US and India, ‘blacklist, LeT terrorist Sajid Mir, 

The proposal was moved by India and the United States to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba handler Sajid Mir.

China has blocked a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist top Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant Sajid Mir, one of India&rsquo;s most wanted terrorists and the main handler of the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, in the third such move by Beijing within four months.
It is learnt that Beijing put a hold on Thursday on the proposal moved by the US and co-designated by India to blacklist Mir under the 1267 Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council as a global terrorist and subject him to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.
Mir is one of India's most wanted terrorists and has a bounty of USD 5 million placed on his head by the US for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks carried out by Pakistan-based LeT terrorists.
In June this year, he was jailed for over 15 years in a terror-financing case by an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan, which is struggling to exit the grey list of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
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Pakistani authorities had in the past claimed Mir had died, but Western countries remained unconvinced and demanded proof of his death. This issue became a major sticking point in FATF's assessment of Pakistan's progress on the action plan late last year.
Mir is a senior member of the Pakistan-based LeT and is wanted for his involvement in the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
&ldquo;Mir was LeT&rsquo;s operations manager for the attacks, playing a leading role in their planning, preparation and execution,&rdquo; the US State Department has said.
Last month, China had put a hold on a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM) chief Masood Azhar and a senior leader of the Pakistan-based terror organisation. Abdul Rauf Azhar, born in 1974 in Pakistan, was sanctioned by the US in December 2010.

A suicide bombing occurred outside the Russian embassy in Afghanistan's Kabul on 5 September 2022. At least 2 embassy staffers and one civilian were confirmed dead in the aftermath of the attack. News reports suggested that the death toll could be much higher.
The explosion occurred when a Russian diplomat came out to address a queue of people who had applied for visas. Reports said that the suicide bomber tried to approach the people outside the embassy but was spotted by security personnel before he could reach them. Subsequently, security forces shot the suicide bomber.
It is still unclear whether the attacker triggered the explosion before he was shot, or whether the bullets caused the detonation.
Just days earlier, on 2 September, an explosion had occurred at a crowded mosque in Herat in western Afghanistan. Over 15 people died, including a prominent cleric considered close to the ruling Taliban.

Afghanistan: suicide attack outside Russian embassy in Kabul, days after mosque bombing in Herat

At least 2 embassy staffers and one civilian were confirmed dead in the aftermath of the attack.

A suicide bombing occurred outside the Russian embassy in Afghanistan's Kabul on 5 September 2022. At least 2 embassy staffers and one civilian were confirmed dead in the aftermath of the attack. News reports suggested that the death toll could be much higher.
The explosion occurred when a Russian diplomat came out to address a queue of people who had applied for visas. Reports said that the suicide bomber tried to approach the people outside the embassy but was spotted by security personnel before he could reach them. Subsequently, security forces shot the suicide bomber.
It is still unclear whether the attacker triggered the explosion before he was shot, or whether the bullets caused the detonation.
Just days earlier, on 2 September, an explosion had occurred at a crowded mosque in Herat in western Afghanistan. Over 15 people died, including a prominent cleric considered close to the ruling Taliban.
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In yet another terrorist attack on civilians in Jammu & Kashmir, a non-local labourer was targeted on 2 September 2022.
Muneerul Islam, a worker from West Bengal, was shot at by terrorists in Pulwama.The incident occurred in Ugergund area in the morning. The victim was taken to a hospital following the attack.
This is the latest in a series of terrorist attacks on civilians and non-locals in the Union Territory.
The attack also coincides with a high alert in Rajouri and Poonch. Police said that 2-3 splinter groups of terrorists are lurking in the area. Movements of the splinter terror groups are being followed and tracked. The security of vital installations in the area has been strengthened.
Police also asked people to share information regarding suspicious movement or objects with security forces for quick action.

Terrorists attack non-Kashmiri labourer in J&K's Pulwama; Muneerul Islam from Bengal hospitalised

The attack also coincides with a high alert in Rajouri and Poonch over the presence of 2-3 splinter groups of terrorists.

In yet another terrorist attack on civilians in Jammu &amp; Kashmir, a non-local labourer was targeted on 2 September 2022.
Muneerul Islam, a worker from West Bengal, was shot at by terrorists in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/migrant-labourer-killed-2-others-injured-in-a-grenade-blast-in-pulwama-1659666604055">Pulwama</a>. The incident occurred in Ugergund area in the morning. The victim was taken to a hospital following the attack.
This is the latest in a series of terrorist attacks on civilians and non-locals in the Union Territory.
The attack also coincides with a high alert in Rajouri and Poonch. Police said that 2-3 splinter groups of terrorists are lurking in the area. Movements of the splinter terror groups are being followed and tracked. The security of vital installations in the area has been strengthened.
Police also asked people to share information regarding suspicious movement or objects with security forces for quick action.
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A high alert has been sounded in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch over intel that 2-3 splinter groups of terrorists are present in the area. Police said that movements of the splinter terror groups are being followed and tracked.
The security of vital installations in the area has been strengthened. On 11 August 2022, two terrorists had attacked an Army base in Rajouri. The terrorists had been killed, but 4 soldiers had also lost their lives.
The DIG of Poonch-Rajouri Range Haseeb Mughal reportedly said that the terrorists would be eliminated soon. He also asked people to share information regarding suspicious movement or objects with security forces for quick action.
Under high alert, cordon & search operations are being conducted almost every day, as per reports.

J&K: 'splinter groups' of terrorists cause high alert in Rajouri, Poonch days after Army camp attack

Police said that movements of the splinter terror groups are being followed and tracked.

A high alert has been sounded in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch over intel that 2-3 splinter groups of terrorists are present in the area. Police said that movements of the splinter terror groups are being followed and tracked.
The security of vital installations in the area has been strengthened. On 11 August 2022, two terrorists had attacked an Army base in Rajouri. The terrorists had been killed, but 4 soldiers had also lost their lives.
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The DIG of Poonch-Rajouri Range Haseeb Mughal reportedly said that the terrorists would be eliminated soon. He also asked people to share information regarding suspicious movement or objects with security forces for quick action.
Under high alert, cordon &amp; search operations are being conducted almost every day, as per reports.
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One person died and another sustained injuries on Tuesday after being shot at by suspected terrorists in Chotipora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district.  
Both victims belong to the Kashmiri Pandit community. The deceased has been identified as Sunil Kumar. 
The injured has been shifted to a nearby hospital and the area has been cordoned off. 
The terrorists reportedly opened fire in an apple orchard where the two people were working. 
On August 15, 20-year-old Karan Kumar from the Kashmiri Pandit community was injured after alleged militants hurled a grenade at a residential colony in Budgam district of J&K.  

One Kashmiri Pandit dead, another injured in terrorist firing in J&K's Chotipora area

Terrorists fired upon civilians in an apple orchard in Chotipora area of Shopian. One person died and one injured. Both belong to minority community. Injured person has been shifted to hospital. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow&nbsp;

Terrorists reportedly opened fire in an apple orchard where the two brothers were working. &nbsp;

One person died and another sustained injuries on Tuesday after being shot at by suspected terrorists in Chotipora area of Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Shopian district. &nbsp;
Both victims were siblings and belonged to the Kashmiri Pandit community. The deceased has been identified as Sunil Kumar.&nbsp;
The injured has been shifted to a nearby hospital and the area has been cordoned off.&nbsp;
The terrorists reportedly opened fire in an apple orchard where the two people were working.&nbsp;
On August 15, 20-year-old Karan Kumar from the Kashmiri Pandit community was injured after alleged militants hurled a grenade at a residential colony in Budgam district of J&amp;K. &nbsp;
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Amid a political debate over the plight of Kashmiri Pandit exodus, a member of the community was reportedly attacked by terrorists.
Bal Krishan, a shopkeeper in Kashmir's Shopian, was targeted by terrorists on the evening of April 4. The Kashmiri Pandit suffered bullet injuries on his hand and leg, as per reports. He was rushed to the Army hospital in Srinagar for treatment, and his condition was reportedly stable.
The attack came just hours after terrorists attacked CRPF personnel in J&K capital Srinagar. While one CRPF soldier died, another was injured in the attack in the Maisuma area.
Another attack took place in Pulwama on April 4. Two migrant workers from Bihar were shot and injured by terrorists. The victims were identified as Patleshwar Kumar and Jako Chowdhary.
On April 3, terrorists had shot and injured two workers from Punjab's Pathankot.

Kashmiri Pandit attacked by terrorists in Shopian: Bal Krishan shot on hand and leg

Amid a political debate over the plight of Kashmiri Pandit exodus, a member of the community was reportedly attacked by terrorists. Shopkeeper Bal Krishan was shot and injured in Shopian.


Amid a political debate over the plight of Kashmiri Pandit exodus, a member of the community was reportedly attacked by terrorists. Bal Krishan, a shopkeeper in Kashmir's Shopian, was targeted by terrorists on the evening of April 4. The Kashmiri Pandit suffered bullet injuries on his hand and leg, as per reports. He was rushed to the Army hospital in Srinagar for treatment, and his condition was reportedly stable. The attack came just hours after terrorists attacked CRPF personnel in J&amp;K capital Srinagar. While one CRPF soldier died, another was injured in the attack in the Maisuma area. Another attack took place in Pulwama on April 4. Two migrant workers from Bihar were shot and injured by terrorists. The victims were identified as&nbsp;Patleshwar Kumar and Jako Chowdhary. On April 3, terrorists had shot and injured two workers from Punjab's Pathankot.
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CAPTIONS Terrorists attacked Kashmiri Pandit Shopkeeper Bal Krishan targeted Suffered injuries on hand and leg Earlier, CRPF men were targeted One soldier died, another injured In Pulwama, non-locals attacked Bihar, Punjab workers shot, injured

<div>The attack came just hours after terrorists attacked CRPF personnel in J&amp;K capital Srinagar.</div>

Amid a political debate over the plight of Kashmiri Pandit exodus, a member of the community was reportedly attacked by terrorists.
Bal Krishan, a shopkeeper in Kashmir's Shopian, was targeted by terrorists on the evening of April 4.&nbsp;The Kashmiri Pandit suffered bullet injuries on his hand and leg, as per reports.&nbsp;He was rushed to the Army hospital in Srinagar for treatment, and his condition was reportedly stable.
 The attack came just hours after terrorists attacked CRPF personnel in J&amp;K capital Srinagar.&nbsp;While one CRPF soldier died, another was injured in the attack in the Maisuma area.
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 Another attack took place in Pulwama on April 4.&nbsp;Two migrant workers from Bihar were shot and injured by terrorists.&nbsp;The victims were identified as&nbsp;Patleshwar Kumar and Jako Chowdhary.
 On April 3, terrorists had shot and injured two workers from Punjab's Pathankot.

A Pakistani terrorist who plotted attacks against India, claimed to have been dead for years, and suddenly arrested and jailed a few days ago.
In an interesting turn of events, terrorist Sajid Majeed Mir has been sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison. He was part of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack plot, and had been declared dead by Pakistani authorities earlier.
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore issued the verdict in early June. Mir had been incarcerated at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat prison since his arrest in April. An embarrassed Islamabad apparently tried to keep the case under wraps with the Counter Terrorism Department of Punjab Police not notifying the conviction.
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Sajid Mir is a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative who is on the Most Wanted lists in India and USA. He acted as the 'project manager' of the 26/11 conspiracy, and handled the plotting and reconnaissance operations. Mir recruited David Headley, who had visited India to carry out surveys of the areas which were eventually attacked. Mir is also accused of conspiring to carry out attacks in Denmark.
He now joins other top Lashkar operatives in prison. These include chief of the terror organisation, Hafiz Saeed - the mastermind of the 26/11 attacks. He has been sentenced to 68 years in prison in terror financing cases. However, he is expected to spend very little time in jail as the sentences will run concurrently.
Another Lashkar terrorist in jail is Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi. He acted as the operational commander of the 26/11 conspiracy. He is also in jail under terror financing charges.
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So, why is Pakistan suddenly taking action against terrorists, after years of letting them roam free?
The country is currently trying to exit the 'grey list' of the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF. Islamabad was placed in the grey list in 2018 for allowing terror financing and money laundering from its territory. In order to exit the grey list, Pakistan has to take action against terrorists. To verify that effective action has truly been taken, FATF officials are slated to visit the country soon.
If Pakistan fails to convince FATF that it is cracking down on terrorist networks, then it might be relegated to the 'black list'. This would lead to imposition of sanctions. Foreign investments and loans will dry up, and trade with other countries will become extremely difficult.
Pakistan is already struggling with economic distress along with political instability.If the FATF decides to penalise Islamabad, it might just push the country into a Sri Lanka-like situation.
But it is also difficult to believe that a country which has encouraged terrorism for many decades, has suddenly decided to clean up its act. So, is the jailing of sinister terrorists justice, or just a show?

Pakistan jails 'dead' terrorist to evade FATF 'black list': Lashkar's 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir behind bars

Terrorist Sajid Majeed Mir has been sentenced to 15.5 years in prison.He was part of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack plot, and had been declared dead by Pakistani authorities earlier.

A Pakistani terrorist who plotted attacks against India, claimed to have been dead for years, and suddenly arrested and jailed a few days ago.
In an interesting turn of events, terrorist Sajid Majeed Mir has been sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison. He was part of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack plot, and had been declared dead by Pakistani authorities earlier.
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore issued the verdict in early June. Mir had been incarcerated at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat prison since his arrest in April. An embarrassed Islamabad apparently tried to keep the case under wraps with the Counter Terrorism Department of Punjab Police not notifying the conviction.
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Sajid Mir is a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative who is on the Most Wanted lists in India and USA. He acted as the 'project manager' of the 26/11 conspiracy, and handled the plotting and reconnaissance operations. Mir recruited David Headley, who had visited India to carry out surveys of the areas which were eventually attacked. Mir is also accused of conspiring to carry out attacks in Denmark.
He now joins other top Lashkar operatives in prison. These include chief of the terror organisation, Hafiz Saeed - the mastermind of the 26/11 attacks. He has been sentenced to 68 years in prison in terror financing cases. However, he is expected to spend very little time in jail as the sentences will run concurrently.
Another Lashkar terrorist in jail is Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi. He acted as the operational commander of the 26/11 conspiracy. He is also in jail under terror financing charges.
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So, why is Pakistan suddenly taking action against terrorists, after years of letting them roam free?
The country is currently trying to exit the 'grey list' of the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF. Islamabad was placed in the grey list in 2018 for allowing terror financing and money laundering from its territory. In order to exit the grey list, Pakistan has to take action against terrorists. To verify that effective action has truly been taken, FATF officials are slated to visit the country soon.
If Pakistan fails to convince FATF that it is cracking down on terrorist networks, then it might be relegated to the 'black list'. This would lead to imposition of sanctions. Foreign investments and loans will dry up, and trade with other countries will become extremely difficult.
Pakistan is already struggling with economic distress along with political instability. If the FATF decides to penalise Islamabad, it might just push the country into a Sri Lanka-like situation.
But it is also difficult to believe that a country which has encouraged terrorism for many decades, has suddenly decided to clean up its act. So, is the jailing of sinister terrorists justice, or just a show?

After Muslim countries, terrorist organisations have waded into the controversy sparked by BJP leaders' comments on Mohammad, who is considered a prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam.
Al Qaeda threatened terror attacks in India over comments made by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal which had led to punitive action by BJP. In a statement, AQIS or Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent, said that Hindutva is a "system and philosophy which is hostile to the religion and Shariah of Allah".
The terrorist organisation said that its members would "bind explosives" to their bodies and their children's bodies to attack those who "dishonoured" Mohammad. Al Qaeda named Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat as places that it would target in India.
In April 2022, Al Qaeda's chief Ayman Al Zawahiri had released a video commenting on the hijab controversy in the Indian state of Karnataka. Regarding the ban on the Islamic headdress for women inside classrooms, Al Zawahiri had asked Muslims to "fight intellectually, using the media and with weapons on the battlefield".
The UN designated terrorist had also praised the student protesting against the hijab ban.

Al Qaeda threatens India over Islamic Prophet Mohammad controversy, warns of suicide bombings in Delhi, Mumbai, UP, Gujarat

Al Qaeda threatens India over Islamic Prophet Mohammad controversy, names 4 target places


Al Qaeda threatened terror attacks in India over comments made by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal against Mohammad, who is considered a prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam.

After Muslim countries, terrorist organisations have waded into the controversy sparked by BJP leaders' comments on Mohammad, who is considered a prophet, or messenger of Allah, by followers of Islam.
Al Qaeda threatened terror attacks in India over comments made by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal which had led to punitive action by BJP. In a statement, AQIS or Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent, said that Hindutva is a "system and philosophy which is hostile to the religion and Shariah of Allah".
The terrorist organisation said that its members would "bind explosives" to their bodies and their children's bodies to attack those who "dishonoured" Mohammad. Al Qaeda named Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat as places that it would target in India.
In April 2022, Al Qaeda's chief Ayman Al Zawahiri had released a video commenting on the hijab controversy in the Indian state of Karnataka. Regarding the ban on the Islamic headdress for women inside classrooms, Al Zawahiri had asked Muslims to "fight intellectually, using the media and with weapons on the battlefield".
The UN designated terrorist had also praised the student protesting against the hijab ban.
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They come, they shoot, they flee - for the past few weeks, this terrorising routine has played out on multiple occasions in Jammu and Kashmir. Hindu minority members, Muslim majority members, government employees, police personnel, migrants from other states - none have been spared.
While the authorities are yet to be able to put a stop to the targeted killings, a former spymaster has some theories about who might be behind the attacks.
AS Dulat, former special director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and former chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&amp;AW) told The Wire recently that a terrorist cell, comprising of 10-12 operatives is likely to be behind the killings.
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He opined that the cell is based in Jammu and Kashmir's capital city Srinagar, and it is most probably Pakistani terrorists who are running the operation. Most significantly, he suggested that these terrorists are using information gathered from "sympathisers" in the government system.
In the May 19 interview Dulat called the current wave of attacks the most "dangerous" form of terrorism since the dilution of Article 370, which led to the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status in August 2019.
He said that the terrorists behind the attacks are unknown, unlike earlier times when agencies and forces had an idea of the terrorist commanders. Dulat also said that it is very serious that the terror cell is probably operating from Srinagar - a phenomenon not seen since the 1990s.
He also called the terror cell "professional" in its operations. With terrorists using small arms which are more difficult to detect, Dulat said that silencers might be making a comeback to the Valley. Lastly, the ability of terrorists to tap into the government system for information is a cause for concern.
The spate of attacks has led to fresh concern regarding the security situation in the Union Territory. On May 12, government employee Rahul Bhat was killed at the Chadoora tehsil office in Budgam. Five days later, a grenade attack occurred at a liquor store, killing employee Ranjit Singh and injuring 3 others.
Then, on May 24, policeman Saifullah Qadri was killed near his Srinagar home. His 9-yr-old daughter was also injured. Just a day later, terrorists killed TV artiste Amreen Bhat at her Chadoora home. Her 10-yr-old nephew was also injured.
On May 31, government school teacher Rajni Bala was murdered by terrorists in Kulgam. On June 2 morning, bank manager Vijay Kumar, who hailed from Rajasthan, was shot dead in Kulgam. On the same day, in the evening, Dilkhush, a labourer from Bihar was killed, and another was injured in an attack in Budgam.
The Narendra Modi government has responded to the attacks with high-level meetings. With the Amarnath Yatra beginning on June 30, and lakhs of pilgrims heading to Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has only a few weeks to bring the situation under control.

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On Kashmir killings, ex-spy chief's 3 warnings: Pak terror cell, in Srinagar after decades, unknown faces


AS Dulat, former special director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and former chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&amp;AW) said recently that a terrorist cell, comprising of 10-12 operatives is likely to be behind the killings.

They come, they shoot, they flee - for the past few weeks, this terrorising routine has played out on multiple occasions in Jammu and Kashmir. Hindu minority members, Muslim majority members, government employees, police personnel, migrants from other states - none have been spared.
While the authorities are yet to be able to put a stop to the targeted killings, a former spymaster has some theories about who might be behind the attacks.
AS Dulat, former special director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and former chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&amp;AW) told The Wire recently that a terrorist cell, comprising of 10-12 operatives is likely to be behind the killings.
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He opined that the cell is based in Jammu and Kashmir's capital city Srinagar, and it is most probably Pakistani terrorists who are running the operation. Most significantly, he suggested that these terrorists are using information gathered from "sympathisers" in the government system.
In the May 19 interview Dulat called the current wave of attacks the most "dangerous" form of terrorism since the dilution of Article 370, which led to the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status in August 2019.
He said that the terrorists behind the attacks are unknown, unlike earlier times when agencies and forces had an idea of the terrorist commanders. Dulat also said that it is very serious that the terror cell is probably operating from Srinagar - a phenomenon not seen since the 1990s.
He also called the terror cell "professional" in its operations. With terrorists using small arms which are more difficult to detect, Dulat said that silencers might be making a comeback to the Valley. Lastly, the ability of terrorists to tap into the government system for information is a cause for concern.
The spate of attacks has led to fresh concern regarding the security situation in the Union Territory. On May 12, government employee Rahul Bhat was killed at the Chadoora tehsil office in Budgam. Five days later, a grenade attack occurred at a liquor store, killing employee Ranjit Singh and injuring 3 others.
Then, on May 24, policeman Saifullah Qadri was killed near his Srinagar home. His 9-yr-old daughter was also injured. Just a day later, terrorists killed TV artiste Amreen Bhat at her Chadoora home. Her 10-yr-old nephew was also injured.
On May 31, government school teacher Rajni Bala was murdered by terrorists in Kulgam. On June 2 morning, bank manager Vijay Kumar, who hailed from Rajasthan, was shot dead in Kulgam. On the same day, in the evening, Dilkhush, a labourer from Bihar was killed, and another was injured in an attack in Budgam.
The Narendra Modi government has responded to the attacks with high-level meetings. With the Amarnath Yatra beginning on June 30, and lakhs of pilgrims heading to Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has only a few weeks to bring the situation under control.

Another mysterious blast in Jammu and Kashmir, days after a deadly fire on a bus carrying Vaishno Devi pilgrims. A car carrying 3 soldiers erupted in flames on June 2 in Shopian.
The latest incident comes amid the mounting threat of sticky bombs in Jammu and Kashmir. So, what are sticky bombs? Why is their use worrying security forces? Is this the start of a new, sinister chapter in the decades-old militancy in Kashmir?
Sticky bombs are explosives packed into a small box. Then, magnets are fixed to the box so that it can stick to metal surfaces, like vehicles. The bomb can then be retrofitted with timer or mobile phone. A timer can give the attacker a few minutes to escape before the explosion. If a mobile phone is attached, to the bomb, then attackers gain remote control. When the number of the phone is dialled, the bomb is triggered. This type of a sticky bomb is considered cheaper than many other explosive devices.
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The introduction of sticky bombs in Kashmir is alarming due to their widespread and devastating use in Afghanistan. Such explosive devices were frequently used by Taliban fighters against Afghan government and Western forces. Subsequently, the strategy was adopted by Islamic State terrorists against Taliban, and minority communities. In December 2020, a sticky bomb attack reportedly killed Kabul’s deputy provincial governor. In June 2021, ISIS claimed responsibility for blasts in 2 cars in Shiite neighbourhood which killed at least 7.
Sticky bombs are worrisome because of the ease with which they can be planted at targets. One trick is to distract the driver of the target car at traffic light stops etc, while another person sticks the bomb to the vehicle. Another trick seen in Afghanistan is that attackers drive in front of the target car, then throw the bomb on the road and trigger it as soon as the target car passes over it.
The mastermind pushing sticky bombs into Kashmir is clear. On May 27, a drone from Pakistan carrying 7 sticky bombs was shot down in Kathua. Days earlier, on May 13, a sticky bomb might have been used to attack Vaishno Devi pilgrims. On April 28, a sticky bomb was found just in time at Sidhra bypass near Jammu, averting a tragedy. In August 2021, four sticky bombs were allegedly found with a man in Poonch, as per reports.

Explained: sticky bomb threat in Kashmir; how they are made & used; the Taliban, ISIS link

Explained: sticky bomb threat in Kashmir; how they are made & used; the Taliban link

Sticky bombs are worrisome because of the ease with which they can be planted at targets. One trick is to distract the driver of the target car at traffic light stops etc, while another person sticks the bomb to the vehicle.

Another mysterious blast in Jammu and Kashmir, days after a deadly fire on a bus carrying Vaishno Devi pilgrims. A car carrying 3 soldiers erupted in flames on June 2 in Shopian.
The latest incident comes amid the mounting threat of sticky bombs in Jammu and Kashmir. So, what are sticky bombs? Why is their use worrying security forces? Is this the start of a new, sinister chapter in the decades-old militancy in Kashmir?
Sticky bombs are explosives packed into a small box. Then, magnets are fixed to the box so that it can stick to metal surfaces, like vehicles. The bomb can then be retrofitted with timer or mobile phone. A timer can give the attacker a few minutes to escape before the explosion. If a mobile phone is attached, to the bomb, then attackers gain remote control. When the number of the phone is dialled, the bomb is triggered. This type of a sticky bomb is considered cheaper than many other explosive devices.
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The introduction of sticky bombs in Kashmir is alarming due to their widespread and devastating use in Afghanistan. Such explosive devices were frequently used by Taliban fighters against Afghan government and Western forces. Subsequently, the strategy was adopted by Islamic State terrorists against Taliban, and minority communities. In December 2020, a sticky bomb attack reportedly killed Kabul&rsquo;s deputy provincial governor. In June 2021, ISIS claimed responsibility for blasts in 2 cars in Shiite neighbourhood which killed at least 7.
Sticky bombs are worrisome because of the ease with which they can be planted at targets. One trick is to distract the driver of the target car at traffic light stops etc, while another person sticks the bomb to the vehicle. Another trick seen in Afghanistan is that attackers drive in front of the target car, then throw the bomb on the road and trigger it as soon as the target car passes over it.
The mastermind pushing sticky bombs into Kashmir is clear. On May 27, a drone from Pakistan carrying 7 sticky bombs was shot down in Kathua. Days earlier, on May 13, a sticky bomb might have been used to attack Vaishno Devi pilgrims. On April 28, a sticky bomb was found just in time at Sidhra bypass near Jammu, averting a tragedy. In August 2021, four sticky bombs were allegedly found with a man in Poonch, as per reports.

Did terrorists attack a bus carrying many Vaishno Devi pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir? Even as investigation details are awaited, a video allegedly released by a little-known terror group is doing the rounds.
In the unverified video, a man is seen with his face covered, and with guns and bombs around him. The man claims to represent a terror outfit called Jammu and Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF).
He claims that the JKFF carried out the attack on the bus near Katra using an IED, or an improvised explosive device. A BJP leader had earlier claimed that a sticky bomb, or an explosive attached to a vehicle using magnets, was used in the attack.
The JKFF terrorist claims RSS' Hindutva agenda as motive for the attack. He adds that more such strikes will be carried out in future against similar targets.
The threat assumes significance as the Amarnath Yatra is set to begin from June 30, after a gap of 2 years.

Terrorists release video on Vaishno Devi pilgrim bus attack, warn of more strikes ahead of Amarnath Yatra

A terrorist claiming to be from the Jammu &amp; Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF) took responsibility for the Katra bus incident in an unverified video.

Did terrorists attack a bus carrying many Vaishno Devi pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir? Even as investigation details are awaited, a video allegedly released by a little-known terror group is doing the rounds.
In the unverified video, a man is seen with his face covered, and with guns and bombs around him. The man claims to represent a terror outfit called Jammu and Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF).
He claims that the JKFF carried out the attack on the bus near Katra using an IED, or an improvised explosive device. A BJP leader had earlier claimed that a sticky bomb, or an explosive attached to a vehicle using magnets, was used in the attack.
The JKFF terrorist claims RSS' Hindutva agenda as motive for the attack. He adds that more such strikes will be carried out in future against similar targets.
The threat assumes significance as the Amarnath Yatra is set to begin from June 30, after a gap of 2 years.

Amid anger over the killing of Kashmiri Pandit Rahul Bhat by terrorists, new claims by his colleagues have raised fresh questions regarding the Jammu and Kashmir administration's handling of the law-and-order situation.
Was Rahul Bhat fearing an attack by terrorists for over 6 months? Had he requested security from the J&amp;K administration? Had he pleaded for a transfer to a safer location? This is what has been suggested by Bhat's colleagues to news agency PTI.
They said that Bhat had felt threatened ever since Deepak Chand, another Kashmiri Pandit, had been killed in October 2021. Following this, Bhat's wife had approached officials seeking her husband's transfer.
She met government officials 2-3 times to have Bhat transferred from the tehsil office in Chadoora to the deputy commissioner's office in Budgam, but to no avail. Rahul Bhat's wife had also sought security for her husband, according to the colleagues.
Bhat was shot dead by terrorists on May 12 at the tehsil office. His killing has led to widespread protests by the Kashmiri Pandit community, seeking greater security.

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Kashmiri Pandit's murder: Rahul Bhat's colleagues said that he had felt threatened ever since Deepak Chand, another Hindu, had been killed in October 2021.

Amid anger over the killing of Kashmiri Pandit Rahul Bhat by terrorists, new claims by his colleagues have raised fresh questions regarding the Jammu and Kashmir administration's handling of the law-and-order situation.
Was Rahul Bhat fearing an attack by terrorists for over 6 months? Had he requested security from the J&amp;K administration? Had he pleaded for a transfer to a safer location? This is what has been suggested by Bhat's colleagues to news agency PTI.
They said that Bhat had felt threatened ever since Deepak Chand, another Kashmiri Pandit, had been killed in October 2021. Following this, Bhat's wife had approached officials seeking her husband's transfer.
She met government officials 2-3 times to have Bhat transferred from the tehsil office in Chadoora to the deputy commissioner's office in Budgam, but to no avail. Rahul Bhat's wife had also sought security for her husband, according to the colleagues.
Bhat was shot dead by terrorists on May 12 at the tehsil office. His killing has led to widespread protests by the Kashmiri Pandit community, seeking greater security.

A new addition to the weapons arsenal of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir is worrying the Indian Army.
In some recent military operations, terrorists used American armour-piercing bullets. In a few cases, terrorists were able to breach the bulletproof jackets of Indian soldiers.
To counter this threat, the Army is upgrading the equipment provided to soldiers in the Union Territory. Instead of using "level-3 jackets", soldiers will be provided with "level-4 jackets" which provide better protection against armour-piercing bullets, according to an NDTV report quoting Army sources.
Armour-piercing rounds are steel-core bullets which can even breach certain bulletproof materials. It is believed that the bullets were left in Afghanistan when Western troops withdrew last year.
Recently-retired Army chief General MM Naravane had said that some military equipment from Afghanistan had made its way to Kashmir. This included night-vision devices.

Kashmir: terrorists using US armour-piercing bullets to beat soldiers' bulletproof vests. See Army's plan

A new addition to the weapons arsenal of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir is worrying the Indian Army. In some recent military operations, terrorists used American armour-piercing bullets. In a few cases, terrorists were able to breach the bulletproof jackets of Indian soldiers. To counter this threat, the Army is upgrading the equipment provided to soldiers in the Union Territory. Instead of using "level-3 jackets", soldiers will be provided with "level-4 jackets" which provide better protection against armour-piercing bullets, according to an NDTV report quoting Army sources. Armour-piercing rounds are steel-core bullets which can even breach certain bulletproof materials. It is believed that the bullets were left in Afghanistan when Western troops withdrew last year. Recently-retired Army chief General MM Naravane had said that some military equipment from Afghanistan had made its way to Kashmir. This included night-vision devices.
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CAPTIONS New addition to terror arsenal Terrorists using special bullets Armour-piercing bullets used Can breach bulletproof vests Indian Army upgrading vests From Level-3 to Level-4 vests Arms trickling in from Afghanistan

According to an NDTV&nbsp;report, terrorists in Kashmir are equipped with armor-piercing bullets

A new addition to the weapons arsenal of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir is worrying the Indian Army.
In some recent military operations, terrorists used American armour-piercing bullets. In a few cases, terrorists were able to breach the bulletproof jackets of Indian soldiers.
To counter this threat, the Army is upgrading the equipment provided to soldiers in the Union Territory. Instead of using "level-3 jackets", soldiers will be provided with "level-4 jackets" which provide better protection against armour-piercing bullets, according to an NDTV report quoting Army sources.
Armour-piercing rounds are steel-core bullets which can even breach certain bulletproof materials. It is believed that the bullets were left in Afghanistan when Western troops withdrew last year.
Recently-retired Army chief General MM Naravane had said that some military equipment from Afghanistan had made its way to Kashmir. This included night-vision devices.
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