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Srinagar, Sep 21: Terrorists abducted three policemen early Friday from Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said.
However, police officials remained tight-lipped about the abductions. A police spokesman said the information was being verified from the ground.
The reports about the abductions have come nearly three weeks after terrorists had abducted and released relatives of policemen from various places in south Kashmir.
At least eight people whose relatives worked in Jammu and Kashmir Police were abducted on the night of August 30.
Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo had purportedly claimed responsibility for the abductions in a 12-minute video, issuing a three-day deadline for the release of all relatives of terrorists who were in police custody.
The August 30 abductions happened after the NIA arrested the second son of globally-wanted terrorist Syed Salahuddin, leader of the Hizbul Mujahideen group.
Salahuddin's son was arrested on charges of receiving secret funds. (PTI)
Srinagar, Sep 18: A CRPF jawan was injured in a militant attack Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, a police official said.
Militants opened fire on personnel at the Central Reserve Police Force camp at Newa in Pulwama, the official said.
The injured has been identified as CRPF jawan Moyeen Khan, he said.
The area has been cordoned off as other security agencies, including the Army, have joined the operation to track down the militants, the official said. (PTI)
Kabul, Jul 28: Militants attacked a midwife training centre in eastern Afghanistan today, officials said, in the latest violence in the war-torn country.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province. It was not clear if there were any casualties.
A witness near the scene told AFP he could hear sporadic gunfire, suggesting the attack may be ongoing.
Several midwives have been rescued, provincial governor spokesman Attaullah Khogyani said.
Provincial health department spokesman Inamullah Miakhil confirmed its midwife centre had been attacked.
A witness in a nearby department told AFP he heard several explosions and then saw three gunmen enter the lane where the midwife centre is located.
Jalalabad has been the scene of several attacks in recent months that have killed dozens.
Most of the attacks were claimed by the Islamic State group. (AFP)
Srinagar, Jun 14: Militants today attacked a CRPF party in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
There was no loss of life in the attack.
Militants attacked the CRPF party at Gangoo in Pulwama district of south Kashmir by opening fire on the forces, a police official said.
A hunt has been launched to nab the militants, the official said. (PTI)
Srinagar, Jun 12: Five CRPF jawans were injured in a grenade attack by militants in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir early today.
"Militants hurled a grenade on CRPF party at Janglat Mandi in Anantnag. Five CRPF personnel got minor injuries," a police spokesman said.
He said all the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment where their condition is stated to be stable. (PTI)
Srinagar, Jun 8 : An Army jawan, injured in a militant attack on an Army patrol near the Line of Control in Keran Sector of Jammu and Kashmir yesterday, has succumbed to injuries, the Army said today.
Sepoy Sukhwinder Singh (26) and another jawan sustained bullet injuries during a standoff attack by militants along the LoC in Keran while they were patrolling forward areas ahead of the fence.
While the injured were provided immediate first aid, Singh was later evacuated to Army's 92 Base Hospital here, where he succumbed to injuries late last night, an Army official said.
A Srinagar-based defence spokesman said the Army paid befitting tribute to Singh in a solemn ceremony at Badamibagh cantonment here.
Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, along with Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt and all ranks paid homage to the jawan on behalf of a proud nation, the spokesman said.
He said representatives from other security agencies also joined in paying their last respects to Singh.
Singh had joined the Army in 2012 and belonged to village Hakamsingwala of Bhagta Bhaika Tehsil in Bathinda district of Punjab. He is survived by his parents and two brothers.
His mortal remains would be flown for last rites to his native place, where he would be laid to rest with full military honours, the spokesman said, adding in this hour of grief, the Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved family of the jawan and remains committed to their dignity and well being.PTI
