Pakistan violates ceasefire along International Border in Jammu

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...shell-loc-areas-in-poonch/article19501173.ece

There had been reports of firing and shelling in Mankote sub-sector of Poonch too.

Pakistan on Wednesday resorted to firing and shelling on forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, prompting the Indian Army to give a befitting response.

“Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars from 0534 hours today in Poonch sector along the Line of Control,” a defence spokesman said.

“Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively,” he added.

There had been reports of firing and shelling in Mankote sub-sector of Poonch too.

It may be recalled that Pakistan violated ceasefire 4 times on August 13 by resorting to firing and shelling in Krishnagati, Nowshera, Mankote and north Kashmir, resulting in injuries to three jawans.

On July 12, Pakistan troops had heavily fired on forward posts and civilian areas in Krishnagati and Poonch sectors in which a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and a woman were killed.

Pakistan Army’s shells exploded near a house killing 40-year-old Raqia Bi of Gohlad Kalran on August 12. Naib Subedar Jagram Singh Tomar was also killed in Pakistan firing in Krishnagati sector on August 12.

On August 8, Pakistan troops resorted to firing and shelling in Krishnagati sector of Poonch district, in which Sepoy Pawan Singh Sugra was grievously injured and later succumbed to his injuries.

On August 7, an Army jawan was injured in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the LoC in the Uri sector of Baramulla district.

On August 6, the Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by firing at Indian posts along the LoC in Baba Khori area of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Prior to that, on July 30, Pakistani forces had resorted to firing from light weapons and medium machine guns in the Baba Khori belt of Naushera sector.

Increase in ceasefire violations
2017 has also seen a sharp increase in ceasefire violations at the LoC by Pakistan.

Till August 1, there had been 285 such violations by the Pakistan Army, while in 2016, the number was significantly less at 228 for the entire year, the figures said, adding that last year, eight Army personnel were killed in ceasefire violations.

Eleven people, including nine soldiers, were killed and 18 others were injured in ceasefire violations by Pakistan Army in the month of July.

There were 83 ceasefire violations, one BAT attack and two infiltration bids from the Pakistani side in June in which 4 people, including 3 jawans, were killed and 12 others were injured.

In May, there were 79 ceasefire violations, according to officials.

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...a-encounter/article19540149.ece?homepage=true

A militant was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, an Army official said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Hongnikote in Haphruda forest area of Handwara, 85 kms from here, following information about presence of militants there, the official said.

He said during searches, the militants opened fire on security forces who retaliated, triggering a gunbattle.

The official said one militant has been killed so far and the operation was still in progress.

 

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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
23-August, 2017 17:19 IST
DGP J&K discusses security situation in the state with Dr Jitendra Singh

The Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu & Kashmir, Shri S.P. Vaid called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here yesterday and briefed him about the current security situation in the state.

Dr Jitendra Singh lauded the proactive steps taken by Security Forces and the success achieved by them in the recent weeks. He said, the Union Government follows the policy of clarity, consistency and conviction, as a result of which, the Security Forces enjoy the freedom to function as per their professional discretion.

Shri S.P. Vaid gave Dr Jitendra Singh an account of the success achieved in the recent anti-militancy operations, as a result of which, the morale of the forces is at a very high level. He said that the Jammu & Kashmir Police, along with the other wings of Security Forces, is making full use of the modern technology and hi-tech methods to track down the militants.



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The Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu & Kashmir, Shri S.P. Vaid calling on the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on August 22, 2017.

 

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An Indian Army jawan patrolling at the Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.(PTI file for representation)

 

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Ministry of Home Affairs
24-August, 2017 20:40 IST
MoS (Home) Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir visits BSF Border Outpost in J&K, reviews Operational Preparedness on Indo-Pak Border

The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir visited Border Security Force (BSF) Border Outpost (BoP) Chamliyal in Ramgarh sector along the Indo-Pak International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir today and reviewed the Operational Preparedness on the IB. Shri Ahir was welcomed at the BSF Post in force tradition, by Shri Ram Awtar, IG BSF, Jammu Frontier, Dr. S D Singh, IG Police, Shri Mandeep Bhandari, Divisional Commissioner, Smt Sheetal Nanda, Deputy Commissioner, Samba and other representatives of civil society.

Shri Ram Awtar, IG BSF, gave a detailed briefing on the prevailing security scenario on Jammu Border, the various measures undertaken by BSF to strengthen the border protection, threat perception existing on the International Borders and the existing border control & protection mechanism undertaken vis-à-vis the likely threats. He discussed various issues with the field commanders also.

Shri Ahir also had an interaction with Jawans to know about their well being. He was overwhelmed and impressed by the enthusiasm and spirit of the BSF troops during the interaction. He appreciated the BSF troops in effective neutralization of three militants in Chamliyal area, who infiltrated through tunnel last year. He further apprised the jawans that the Government recognizes their contribution towards national security and is always eager to address their concerns.

Shri Ahir also had an interaction with the local people.

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The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir addressing the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, during his visit to the Ramgarh sector along Indo-Pak International Border, in Jammu and Kashmir on August 24, 2017.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir addressing the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, during his visit to the Ramgarh sector along Indo-Pak International Border, in Jammu and Kashmir on August 24, 2017.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir addressing the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, during his visit to the Ramgarh sector along Indo-Pak International Border, in Jammu and Kashmir on August 24, 2017.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir interacting with the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, during his visit to the Ramgarh sector along Indo-Pak International Border, in Jammu and Kashmir on August 24, 2017.

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...iper-firing/article19561635.ece?homepage=true

Srinagar, August 25, 2017 18:24 IST
Updated: August 25, 2017 18:24 IST
One BSF jawan was injured as Pakistan Rangers resorted to sniper firing on the International Border (IB) in Jammu on Friday.

A BSF spokesman told The Hindu that Pakistan sniper firing took place on an observation post at around 12 noon in Jammu’s Arnia Sector on the IB.

Constable K.K. Appa Rao received bullet injury and was immediately evacuated to Jammu for medical treatment, said the spokesman. “His condition is stable,” he added.

The incident took place two days after Pakistan and Indian armies held a flag meeting in Jammu to discuss ceasefire violations.

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...-in-pulwama/article19564155.ece?homepage=true

Srinagar, August 26, 2017 08:22 IST
Updated: August 26, 2017 09:08 IST

Army jawans take position following an attack carried out by militants at District Police lines in Pulwama district in South kashmir on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad

There is no official confirmation on number of militants involved in the attack
Militants stormed the premises of the District Police Lines in Pulwama on Saturday morning. One policeman, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Sheikh, was killed in the attack.

At least six security personnel are believed injured in the ongoing encounter.

"An operation to flush out militants is on in the area. Firing is still on," said a police official, refusing to divulge any further details.

There is no official confirmation on number of militants involved in the attack, which reportedly looks like a fidayeen (suicide) attack. The attack took place around 4:30 a.m.

Preliminary reports suggest militant opened indiscriminate fire and stormed into the premises, which houses policemen and CRPF.

Unconfirmed reports suggest three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and three policemen were injured in the attack.

The area is being sealed as more security personnel were rushed to the encounter site.

(This is a developing story)

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...iper-firing/article19561635.ece?homepage=true

Srinagar, August 25, 2017 18:24 IST
Updated: August 25, 2017 18:24 IST
One BSF jawan was injured as Pakistan Rangers resorted to sniper firing on the International Border (IB) in Jammu on Friday.

A BSF spokesman told The Hindu that Pakistan sniper firing took place on an observation post at around 12 noon in Jammu’s Arnia Sector on the IB.

Constable K.K. Appa Rao received bullet injury and was immediately evacuated to Jammu for medical treatment, said the spokesman. “His condition is stable,” he added.

The incident took place two days after Pakistan and Indian armies held a flag meeting in Jammu to discuss ceasefire violations.

 

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http://www.deccanherald.com/content/629868/two-security-men-killed-pulwama.html
Zulfikar Majid, Srinagar, DH News Service, Aug 26 2017, 11:29 IST

Two security personnel were killed while four others were injured as a group of fidayeen (suicide) militants in a pre-dawn attack stormed a police building in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday.

Sources said two to three heavily armed militants, believed to be fidayeen, stormed District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama at around 4:15 am and opened a heavy volume of fire resulting in injuries to the six security personnel.

“Intermittent firing is still going on. Two fidayeen are believed to be inside the DPL. The area has been cordoned off. Choppers are hovering around the area to locate the militants and the high alert has been issued in south Kashmir,” they said.

The injured security personnel were shifted to hospital where a policeman and a CRPF personnel succumbed. Officials said the camp was targeted to inflict high casualties on forces as hundreds of Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF personnel are stationed inside the DPL.

The camp, that has been attacked, is situated in a high-security area and close to Deputy Commissioner and SSP office on Shopian-Pulwama highway. Initial reports suggest, that fidayeen were firing from a three-storey police building where several policemen are trapped. However, officials said there is no hostage-like situation.

Inspector General Police (IGP) Kashmir Muneer Khan said the operation was going on. "We are evacuating people. Both CRPF and Jammu & Kashmir (personnel) are stationed in police lines," he told reporters.

Authorities suspended Internet services in Pulwama district as a “precautionary measure” to prevent law and order situation following the attack.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, militants attacked an army vehicle in Hygam area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district late Friday. Reports said that militants fired a rifle grenade at an army casper in Hygam village of Sopore, 45 km from here. However, there was no report of any casualties.

 

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Army soldiers stand guard as smoke billows from the District Police Lines during a gunfight, in Pulwama some 30 kilometers south of Srinagar. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
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Security forces gunned down the three militants who stormed a police complex in south Kashmir’s Pulwama, a senior police official announced on Sunday, a day after the attack that killed eight jawans.

“All three terrorists involved in the police lines #Pulwama attack have been eliminated. Salute to the sacrifices of our brave hearts,” tweeted deputy inspector general of police, south Kashmir, SP Pani.

The ambush began before dawn on Saturday when the militants stormed the police complex that also houses residential buildings, leading to a siege that went on for the entire day.

Four policemen and an equal number of CRPF personnel were killed in the attack.

Jaish-e-Mohammad has claimed responsibility, though police is yet to identify the militants involved.

A wreath laying ceremony for two of the CRPF men — Constable Borase Dinesh Dipak from Gujarat and Constable Mohammad Yasin Teli from Baramulla district in north Kashmir — was held in the morning on Sunday at regional training centre, Humhama, Srinagar.

Tributes were paid to the other two CRPF constables, Ravindra Baban Dhanawade of Maharashtra and constable Jaswant Singh of Haryana, on Saturday evening.

The J&K policemen killed in the shootout were Imtiyaz Ahmad, Mohammad Yousuf Hajam, Rafiq Ahmad Hajam and Amarjeet Singh. Their wreath-laying ceremony was held in district police lines Awantipora on Saturday.

In a tweet, Army’s Chinar Corps commander and all ranks saluted the “martyred CRPF & JKP personnel & offers heartfelt condolences to the families.”

Chief minister Mehbooba Mufti condemned the killings and conveyed her sympathies to the bereaved families.

“Violence of last three decades or more has taken a heavy toll on the people of the State in terms of death and destruction, tearing apart of the social fabric, inflicting massive economic, academic and other losses besides the irreparable loss of human lives,” she said in a statement.

Opposition National Conference expressed sadness and rued the futility of violence.

“Thoughts & prayers with families of those who have lost their lives in DPL Pulwama attack. Nothing good has or will come from violence. Sad,” tweeted Junaid Azim Matoo, NC spokesman.

 

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File photo of security forces during a terrorist attack on a BSF convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district. (PTI)

Security forces surrounded six villages in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday following information about the presence of militants, police said.

“Searches have begun to locate the militants...So far, there has been no exchange of fire”, the police said.

As part of an all-out operation against militants in south Kashmir, the security forces have launched search operations in Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam and Pulwama districts during the last two months.

Indian troops overnight hit a house in the Fatehpur area in Haveli district in Pakistan-controlled part of Kashmir, an official said.
india Updated: Aug 28, 2017 14:28 IST

Indian Army soldiers take positions near the Line of Control in Balakot sector of Poonch in Jammu. (PTI)

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...e-civilians/story-zXLLNBB9ANI4QztPIZkovK.html



Pakistani police say Indian troops have fired across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region, killing three civilians.

Police official Ashfaq Hussain said Monday that shelling by Indian troops overnight hit a house in the Fatehpur area in Haveli district in Pakistan-controlled part of Kashmir, causing the casualties.

Hussain says the shelling also wounded two other people who were inside the house.

He says Pakistani forces returned the fire.

Muhammad Shabbir, a resident in the Chakoti area, says both sides exchanged fire.

The two sides frequently trade fire across the heavily militarized Line of Control and blame each other for violating a 2003 cease-fire agreement. Kashmir is split between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan. Both claim it in its entirety and have fought two wars over Kashmir.

The assistant sub-inspector, Abdul Rashid, has been shifted to the district hospital in Anantnag.(Representative photo)
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...-s-anantnag/story-gwYjqbIh8YTI75zNnCgb2I.html


A policemen shot at by suspected militants succumbed to his injuries on Monday in south Kashmir’s Anantnag town, officials said.

“ASI Abdul Rashid attained martyrdom.A great soul and a dedicated police officer.Heartfelt condolences.RIP,” tweeted the handle of deputy inspector general of police, south Kashmir range.

The attack on the cop came a day after eight security personnel and three militants were killed in a fidayeen attack in district police lines in Pulwama.

 

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The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti calling on the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on August 29, 2017.

 

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It is not a internationaly recognized border it is still disputed border yet to resolve in UN plz moda change the headline stop this propganda

 

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Pakistan violates ceasefire
which definitely causing constipation to indian troops.

 

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Smoke billows out after a mortar shell was allegedly fired by Pakistani Army near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, J&K. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-rajouri/article19586287.ece

On August 27, five persons were injured when Pakistani troops opened firing in Shahpur sector of Poonch district.
Pakistani troops on Wednesday targeted forward posts and villages in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Indian troops guarding the LoC retaliated and the exchange of fire between the two sides was going on when last reports came in.

Officials said the firing by Pakistani troops from across the border was reported in Nowshehra sector of the district around 10.35 am.

There was no immediate report of any casualty.

Nowshehra, along with other sectors in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, have witnessed sharp increase in ceasefire violations by Pakistani Army this year.

Several thousand border residents of Nowshera sector are living in government set-up relief camps at safer places since July after being displaced by cross-border shelling.

On August 27, five persons were injured when Pakistani troops opened firing in Shahpur sector of Poonch district.

Till August 1, there have been 285 such violations by the Pakistan Army while in 2016, the number was significantly less at 228 for the entire year, according to Army figures.