TopicKashmir militants

Topic: Kashmir militants

More Pulwama-style attacks, poisoning bids — intel inputs warn of lethal summer in J&K

Amrita Nayak Dutta - 26 February, 2020

According to defence sources, intelligence inputs suggest terrorists are also looking to target political leaders and journalists in J&K.

Number of listed militants in Kashmir down to 250, 25 killed in 2020: J&K DGP

PTI - 22 February, 2020

DGP Dilbag Singh said there has been confirmation of only three militants infiltrating the Valley through the International Border so far this year.

‘He was shot at outside his shop’ — Family denies man hurt in J&K gunbattle is a militant

Azaan Javaid - 5 February, 2020

Family of Umar Fayaz, injured in gunbattle, says he is just a shopkeeper. Police claim Fayaz is a militant who belongs to the lesser-known Jammu Kashmir Islamic State.

5 non-Kashmiri labourers shot dead in J&K’s Kulgam, one more injured

Azaan Javaid - 29 October, 2019

Since 14 October, the total number of non-Kashmiris killed in the Valley is now 11. Police say the injured labourer is from West Bengal.

Kashmir anti-insurgency units to add strength to fight rising militant attacks

Azaan Javaid - 28 October, 2019

Discussions are on to increase number of Special Operations Group units in each district, depending on the level of militant threat.

Militants hurl grenade at CRPF team in Srinagar, 6 personnel injured

PTI - 26 October, 2019

The CRPF team was manning a checkpoint when the grenade attack took place.

‘Hizbul-Lashkar team killing non-Kashmiris also had plan to cut Valley power supply’

Azaan Javaid - 25 October, 2019

Security personnel discovered a damaged transmission tower near the Kashmir road where two non-Kashmiris were killed Thursday night.

Two non-Kashmiris shot dead by militants in Shopian; third incident in 10 days

Azaan Javaid - 24 October, 2019

Police said the militants first fired at the trucks, killing the two men instantly, before setting the vehicles on fire.

Zakir Musa’s al Qaeda-inspired militant group ‘wiped out’ from Kashmir

Azaan Javaid - 23 October, 2019

With the killing of 3 militants including chief Hameed Lelhari, J&K Police say the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, founded by former Hizbul commander Zakir Musa, has been finished.

20 Kashmiri youths ‘missing’ since Article 370 move, role of terror headhunters feared

Snehesh Alex Philip - 30 August, 2019

Security agencies are anticipating a rise in terrorist activity following the Modi govt’s decision to strip Kashmir of its special status.

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Indian law needs to account for women, make finance inclusive

Shreya Garg - 17 May, 2022

Indian women face multiple barriers in accessing finance in an equitable manner. Research suggests adding a gender lens to existing laws and financial products is crucial.