Rajouri Curfew

Security forces launch search operations in Poonch, Rajouri for terrorists

Security forces have launched a massive search operation to track down terrorists at different places in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The officials said police and army launched a joint search operation at Mohri Shahstar in Gursai top area of Poonch district late Wednesday night following information about the presence of some terrorists. Security forces challenged the terrorists moving towards the forest, leading to a brief firing, they said. Reinforcements were rushed and a massive search operation is underway to track down the terrorists, the officials said, adding security forces have deployed drones and sniffer dogs, while a helicopter was also seen hovering over the forest area this morning. In nearby Rajouri district, the officials said security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Kundan and adjoining villages in Shadra Sharief area following information about movement of three suspected ...

Security personnel killed, 2 injured in landmine blast in J-K's Rajouri

A security personnel was killed and another two suffered injuries in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Thursday, official sources said. The troops were patrolling the forward area in Nowshera sector when the explosion occurred, the sources said. The three security personnel were admitted to a hospital, they said, adding one of them succumbed to injuries. In another landmine blast, a goat was injured in Poonch district's Mendhar sector, they said.

Give Rs 50 lakh, jobs to kin of people killed in police probe: PDP's Mufti

"People were picked up from their homes, killed, and beaten. This has been done with so loyal people, who guard the borders along with the army," Mufti said

Mobile internet restored in Rajouri-Poonch after week-long suspension

Mobile Internet services were restored in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts a week after being suspended following a terror attack on two army vehicles, officials said. The curbs were effected last Friday as a precautionary measure to check rumour-mongering and prevent any law and order situation from arising. "The services have been restored in the Rajouri-Poonch belt. The situation is normal," Jammu region Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar told PTI. Three persons, who were among those detained for questioning by the Army after the terrorist ambush that left four personnel dead, were found dead mysteriously the next day. Their bodies have been handed over to their families for last rites as investigation in continues in their deaths.

Curfew in Rajouri: Situation under control, says police

Curfew was imposed after members of two communities indulged in stone-pelting following rumours of an alleged sacrilegious act

Curfew in Rajouri after tension, stone-pelting incident

Tensions erupted over alleged sacrilegious act