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Hello Jammu News at 4:35:00 PM 0


Jammu, Aug 5   :   Six columns of the Army has been deployed in Jammu city on Monday to maintain law and order after the Centre revoked Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

A police officer said the Army personnel were deployed in sensitive localities of the city as a precautionary measure.

Six columns of the Army's Tiger Division have been deployed in Jammu for aid to civil authorities in maintaining law and order, officials said.

The situation across Jammu region is well under control and there was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere, the officer said.

Police, assisted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were deployed across the Jammu region early on Monday and are strictly implementing the prohibitory orders issued by the deputy commissioners, who also ordered closure of all educational institutions 

The roads wore a deserted look with shops and business establishments closed as all the main roads were closed with barbed wire.

People with emergencies are being allowed to move after proper checking and frisking. Mobile Internet services were also snapped across Jammu region in the early hours, the officials said.

The government on Monday revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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New Delhi, Aug 4   :   The Indian Army has offered to the Pakistan military to take possession of bodies of its personnel who were killed when it foiled an attack by Pakistan's Border Action Team (BAT) in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said Sunday.

The sources said here that the Pakistan Army has been asked to approach the Indian Army by raising white flags and take possession of bodies which are lying on the Indian side of the LoC.


The Army had foiled an attack by BAT on a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector, killing five to seven intruders. 

The BAT generally comprises special forces personnel of the Pakistani Army and terrorists.
Sources said the BAT attempt was made on the intervening night of July 31 and August 1.

At least four bodies, possibly of Pakistan Army's Special Service Group (SSG) commandos or terrorists, were seen in close proximity of an Indian post in the sector, the sources had said.
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Hello Jammu News at 11:08:00 PM 0


New Delhi, July 5 :   Pakistan will not dare to attempt to infiltrate India like it did Kargil in 1999 because it has "seen the consequences", Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said on Friday and asserted that the armed forces are keeping a tight watch in border areas.

He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event to commemorate 20 years of Operation Vijay, India's limited war against Pakistan in Kargil.

"There is no such area that we have left unguarded. Our surveillance team is keeping a tight watch and regularly patrolling the areas," Rawat said in response to a question on whether Pakistan can attempt a Kargil-like infiltration.

"We don't think Pakistan will attempt something like that (as during Kargil) because they have seen the consequences... I can clearly say, in coming days and years, Pakistan will not dare to attempt any infiltration," the Army chief told reporters at the event held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment.

He also released a video of a special tribute song, penned by Bollywood lyricist Sameer, dedicated to Kargil heroes. The video features Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and a host of other film celebrities.                                             [Agencies]
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Jammu, Mar 24 :  An Army personnel was killed Sunday in firing by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. 

They said the cross-border firing started in Shahpur and Kerni areas of Poonch around 5.30 pm Saturday and it continued intermittently through the night. 

The Indian Army retaliated strongly but the casualties suffered by Pakistan were not known immediately, the officials said, adding Pakistani troops used mortar and small arms to target forward posts and villages.

The soldier was critically injured around 4 am in the firing and was immediately evacuated to the military hospital, the officials said.

They said he succumbed to injuries, taking the number of Army personnel killed in the last four days to two. 

On Thursday, 24-year-old rifleman Yash Paul lost his life in unprovoked firing by Pakistan Army along the LoC in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district. 

The border skirmishes witnessed a spurt after India's air strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Pakistan's Balakot on February 26 in response to the February 14 Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel.

Four civilians, including three members of a family, have been killed and several injured as Pakistan, since then, has targeted dozens of villages in over 125 incidents of ceasefire violations along the LoC. 

The year 2018 witnessed the highest number of ceasefire violations -- 2,936 -- by Pakistani troops in the last 15 years along the Indo-Pak border. 

Pakistan continues to violate the 2003 ceasefire agreement with India despite repeated calls for restraint and adherence to the pact during flag meetings between the two sides.                                                                                               [Agencies]
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Chennai, Mar 9 :  A total of 172 students has been commissioned as gentlemen and lady cadets, including those hailing from Bhutan and Afghanistan, during a passing out parade at the Officers Training Academy here.

Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, General Officer, Commander-in-Chief, reviewed the parade Saturday and encouraged the cadets to adhere to core values of the Indian army.

Also, he presented the Sword of Honour and a silver medal to the academy under officer Siddharth Bhawnani.

Singh complimented the cadets and staff of the OTA on the excellent standard displayed by all.

He presented a gold medal to cadet Sandhya and a bronze medal to battalion under officer Noyonika Binda, an official press release said.                 [Agencies]
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Jammu, Feb 15 :  Curfew was imposed in Jammu city Friday as a precautionary measure following massive protests and stray incidents of violence over the terror attack in Pulwama in the Kashmir Valley in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, officials said.

The Army has been requested to help the administration in maintaining law and order and conduct flag marches, they said.

Curfew was imposed as authorities feared a communal backlash, officials said.

Protesters, particularly in the old city, refused to disperse even after loudspeakers announced that curfew was imposed.

"We have imposed curfew in Jammu city as a precautionary measure," Deputy Commissioner of Jammu Ramesh Kumar told PTI.

According to officials, there was complete bandh in Jammu city and there was no traffic on roads and all shops and markets were closed.

Jammu city was rocked by massive anti-Pakistan protests with people taking to the to streets in dozens of places, including Jewel Chowk, Purani Mundi, Rehari, Shaktinagar, Pacca Danga, Janipur, Gandhinagar and Bakshinagar.

According to some reports, there were clashes in Gujjar Nagar area where some vehicles were damaged due to pelting of stones. However, police swung into action and prevented a major clash.

Raising anti-Pakistan, anti-terrorists slogans, protesters burnt tyres on many roads. The agitators, mostly youth, put up barricades on roads demanding revenge.

Led by the Bajrang Dal, the Shiv Sena and the Dogra front, people took out candle light marches in the city and held anti-Pakistan protests.

The Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI) had on Thursday called for shut down in Jammu protesting terror attack.

This decision was taken by JCCI President Rakesh Gupta long with his office bearers and Presidents of different affiliated associations including transport operators associations.

Protesting the Pulwama attack, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu, suspended work in all the courts in Jammu, including the high court and tribunals.

"The suspension of work by the association is a mark of respect to the CRPF jawans killed in the Pulwama attack and to express our solidarity and sympathy with the bereaved families," J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu President, B S Slathia said.                        PTI
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Hello Jammu News at 6:31:00 PM 0
Hyderabad, Dec 14 : The Army is taking efforts to compile data on war veterans who suffered disability so as to provide them support, including prosthetic limbs in needed cases, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said Friday.

Gen. Rawat, here to attend the Convocation Ceremony at the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), said the aim was also to motive the disabled soldiers that disability does not mean they cannot do anything.

"What we are doing is, firstly we are identifying these people. There are disabled soldiers some of them are in the village. Some are elsewhere. Some got disabled in the 1965 war. Some in the 1971 war. They are now very, very old. So, the idea is to first identify and see how their condition is," he told reporters here.

He was replying to a question on the Army's plans to extend the support system to soldiers who suffered disability in the line of duty.

Gen Rawat said the Army was looking at compiling data on the present condition of the veterans.

"And once we have compiled the data... then we have to work out the kind of support we have to give them... It is not just monthly support, and some people need prosthetic limbs," he said.

The army was now providing very good artificial limbs and artificial systems which can help the affected lead a near-normal life, he said.

Noting that there were two distinct types of people who get disabled while serving the army, the General said some, who lost parts like an eye or a hand, need support of family members and there were others who were disabled because of service conditions, stress and even lifestyle diseases, but can take care of themselves.

Hence, there should be distinct support for the two types of disabled persons.

Earlier, Rawat, in his convocation address, said the graduating officers need to harness latest technologies.

"As technology refines and research throws open new vistas, your challenge would be to harness the latest technologies for the benefit of our great Indian Army," he said.

He also said future battle space would be dominated by guided missiles, Artificial Intelligence, unmanned platforms, robots and network-centric operations.     PTI
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Imphal, Aug 31: An alleged arms smuggler was arrested by security forces at a check post near Lilong bridge in Thoubal district of Manipur, the police said.

The 26-year-old Md Amjad Khan was caught during an operation by a team of state police commandos and Assam Rifles jawans under the supervision of Thoubal SP S Gautam Singh on Wednesday.

Acting on a tip off, the security forces launched the operation at the vehicular check point and nabbed the man.

One 9mm pistol with magazine and a car were seized from the possession of Khan, they said. (PTI)
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Srinagar, Aug 25: An Army jawan was killed in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.

Nihal Gorang was injured in the blast when he was on patrol duty in Keran sector in Kupwara district of north Kashmir late last night, a police official said.

He said Gorang was rushed to a medical facility but succumbed to the injuries. (PTI)

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Muzaffarnagar (UP), Aug 23: Body of an Army jawan's wife was found hanging from the ceiling of their house in Lisarh village here, police said today.

The incident was reported last evening, Circle Officer Ashok Kumar said.

The victim's husband was in Amritsar at the time of the incident, he said.

The body has been sent for postmortem, police added. (PTI)
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Srinagar, Aug 17: An Army jawan was killed in an encounter with militants in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir today, the police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Kachloo village in Handwara area of Kupwara district following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

The official said as the security forces were carrying out searches, the militants opened fire on them, resulting in injuries to one soldier.

The injured jawan was evacuated to 92 Base Hospital of the Army here but he succumbed to injuries, the official said.

The slain jawan was identified as Ram Babu Sahai.

The operation was called off as security forces found nothing incriminating during the searches, the official said. (PTI)
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Jammu, Jul 31: An Army jawan was injured in a land mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said today.

During patrolling, the jawan stepped on the mine, resulting in the blast in Laam belt of the Noushera sector yesterday.

He was injured and later admitted to a hospital, the officials said. (PTI)

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Jammu, Jul 17: A soldier allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in a camp near the Line of Control (LoC) here, the police said today.

Rifleman Ranbir Singh (28) was on guard duty at Hamirpur Nawan Military Garrison in Khour area of Akhnoor sector when he shot himself in the forehead yesterday, causing his instant death, a police official said.

The body of the deceased, who hailed from Punjab, was handed over to his unit after completion of medical and legal formalities. (PTI)

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Jammu, Jul 6 : The Army unearthed an arms dump in a forest area in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition including 11 IEDs, an Army officer said today.

The recovery was made yesterday night.

Besides the Improvised Explosive devices (IED), the seizure included some Pakistani currency, two AK assault rifles, three pistols, three rounds of rocket propelled grenades (RPG) and four Chinese hand grenades, the officer said.

The recovery was made from a forest area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector during a search operation which was launched on specific information.

The arms were smuggled from across the border and dumped in the forest area for subsequent use by terrorists, the officer said and added that the recovery was a major success for security forces.

Two AK 56 rifles with 26 magazines and 1153 rounds, three pistols with two magazines and 63 rounds, one Pika magazine with 46 rounds, 11 IEDs fitted in tiffin boxes and 20 detonators were part of the arms dump.

Pakistani currency valuing Rs 16,500, a compass, two map sheets, a bayonet, seven communication sets, a code sign and some other items were recovered during the operation, he said. PTI
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Hello Jammu News at 2:06:00 PM 0

Jammu, Jun 16: An Army jawan was today killed as Pakistani troopers targeted a patrol party along LoC in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. 
The latest instance of ceasefire violation comes after four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including an assistant commandant-rank officer, were killed in firing by Pakistani Rangers along the International Border in Samba district on June 13. 
"Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of mortars on routine Indian Army patrol, 700 metres inside Indian territory in Naushera sector along the Line of Control (LoC) this morning," a senior Army officer told. 
In the exchange of fire, Rifleman Bikas Gurung was grievously injured and succumbed to injuries. The 21-year-old soldier belonged to Khunka Khuki village of Manipur, and is survived by his mother. 
The unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan, especially on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, is highly unethical and unprofessional, the Army officer said, adding that the Indian troops exercised maximum restraint in spite of grave provocation. 
He added that the Army, however, has been forced to respond to the unprovoked firing and would give a befitting response at the time and place of its own choosing. 
The Army also cancelled the exchange of sweets between the Pakistani Army and the Indian side on the occasion of Eid. 
Eleven BSF troops have so far been killed in cross-border firing incidents along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir this year, the highest casualty figure for the border force in a year in the past five years, the latest data revealed. (PTI)
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Jammu, June 12: A jawan has died due to gunshot wounds in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, with the Army suspecting it to be a suicide case.
23-year-old gunner Ranjot Singh was at forward post in Poonch when other jawans heard a gun shot. They rushed to the area and saw him in an injured condition yesterday, police officials said.
He was declared brought dead by a hospital later, they said, adding that the post-mortem of the body was conducted after registering a case.
A court of inquiry has been ordered into it, an Army officer said, adding that the deceased jawan belonged to Punjab. 
He said that the Army presumes it to be case of suicide and further police investigations are on. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 7:36:00 PM 0


SRINAGAR, JUNE 8: Lt Gen. Ranbir Singh, who took over as Army Commander, Northern Command, last week met Governor N.N. Vohra at Raj Bhavan today.
Lt. General Singh briefed Governor about the situation obtaining along the frontiers of J&K and about issues relating to security management in the hinterland in the Kashmir and Jammu regions. Governor discussed with the Army Commander certain concerns relating to the forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Governor wished the General a very successful tenure ahead.

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Hello Jammu News at 3:49:00 PM 0

Srinagar, May 22: Four teenage girls were injured when troops allegedly opened fire to disperse demonstrators who were pelting stones to disrupt the “Iftaar Party” organised by the Army in south Kashmir district of Shopian, official sources said.
Police said some miscreants pelted stones on Army patrol and also disrupted 'Iftaar' party.
The trouble started when Rashtriya Rifles (RR) put up a stall outside a mosque at village Dardi Kali Pora in Shopian for 'Iftaar' party last evening. Local immediately after breaking the fast in the mosque objected to the Army and raised slogans. Later announcements were made from the mosque through public address system urging people to join the protests against the 'Iftaar' party by RR.
The demonstrators later disrupted the party and pelted stones. The troops opened fire and also fired pellets in which four teenage girls were injured. The injured were rushed to hospital from where one of them has been referred to Srinagar. The condition of all the four girls was stated to be stable.
Police said an Army patrol of 34 RR had gone to the Jamia masjid of D K Pora village, for participating in 'Iftaar' with the locals of the area on Monday. However, during the Iftaar, a mob of miscreants attacked the Army patrol with stones and other items.
The Army party withdrew from the scene by firing aerial warning shots. Subsequently, four injuries were reported to different hospitals, probably firearm injuries. All the injured are reportedly stable. The police have taken cognisance of the episode and started legal proceedings. UNI
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Hello Jammu News at 8:34:00 PM 0

Udhampur, May 10: Army has always been the flag bearer of peace, youth empowerment and social upliftment of the society. In persisting with these efforts and to appropriately recognize the achievements of the youth, the Army felicitated meritorious students from the local villages who secured 85 percentage and above in Higher Secondary Examination, J&K Board of Secondary Education.
In all seven toppers were felicitated in which five were girls, who despite overwhelming odds, such as lack of infrastructure, poor connectivity and belonging to far flung areas which is perpetually under threat of shelling, being closer to LC, by virtue of their hard work and dedication delivered outstanding results. The performance of these students is reflective of their thirst for knowledge and determination and to succeed in life. The success of these students and their recognition by the Army has encouraged the other students and locals to put in their best and enhance their knowledge and skill through hard work, perseverance and education.
Speaking on the occasion Sarpanch, Kalal applauded the efforts of Army to encourage the students and empowering the youth. The senior most Army Officer present for the occasion appreciated the efforts of students and motivated them to do well in their pursuit of excellence and getting a profession of their choice such as civil servants, doctors, engineers, entrepreneur, academicians etc.
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Srinagar, Feb 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and opposition National Conference (NC) working president Omar Abdullah have condemned the fidayeen attack on the Army camp in Sunjwan, Jammu, on Saturday morning and termed it 'disturbing'.
'Deeply disturbed by the terrorist attack in #Sunjwan today. My heart goes out to the injured & their families,' the Chief Minister said taking to micro-blogging site twitter.
In a tweet, Mr Abdullah said, 'News from Jammu & the encounter in #Sunjwan is extremely disturbing. Hoping for an end to the encounter without any loss of life among the security forces & their families.'
A group of fidayeen stormed into the camp early this morning at Sunjwan on Jammu-Pathankote road, six km from main city. UNI
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