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Centre orders The Caravan to take down article on Army ‘torture and murder’ in Jammu

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has ordered The Caravan magazine to take down a story it published on the subject of the Army’s alleged “torture and murder of civilians in a restive Jammu.” The Caravan says it will challenge the order. The article that was part of a series…

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Army opens fire after suspicious movement near LoC in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch

“The Army on February 3 opened fire after observing a suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district,” officials said. They said Army troops picked up the suspicious movement in the Sabra Gali area of Mendhar and immediately responded.

The Hindu

In major milestone, BRO successfully bores 700-meter Naushera tunnel connecting Akhnoor-Rajouri-Poonch

With the successful boring of the 700-meter Naushera Tunnel connecting Akhnoor to Rajouri and Poonch, the BRO on Sunday achieved a major milestone in the big-ticket Akhnoor-Rajouri-PoonchBreakthrough of 700-meter Naushera tunnel highway Project. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Army adopts Topa Pir as model village after recent civilian deaths in J&K

The Army has adopted Topa Pir village in Poonch district as a model village under the Sadbhavana scheme

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Day after attack on Army convoy, search under way in J&K's Poonch to track down terrorists

Cordon-and-search operation underway in Jammu and Kashmir to track down terrorists who attacked Army convoy.

The Hindu

Army convoy attacked by suspected militants near J&K’s Poonch

Militants opened fire on an Army convoy in the Pir Panjal valley’s Poonch district on January 12 evening. A major search operation is underway in the area following the exchange of fire.

The Hindu

Stick to procedure in counter-terror operations: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah reviews security situation in Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizes zero-tolerance towards terrorism.

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Pir Panjal bloodshed, combined with its troubling past, could be catastrophic for Kashmir

Has the battleground of militancy shifted from the Kashmir valley to the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri?

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Minorities Commission seeks report on civilian deaths in Jammu and Kashmir, issues notice to administration

Poonch-Rajouri encounter: NCM takes cognisance of J&K case of 3 civilians found dead after Army questioning, seeks report from UT administration.

The Hindu

Poonch ambush: Security forces initiate fresh searches along IB, LOC

Fresh searches were launched along the border with Pakistan in Samba and Poonch even as cordon and search operations continued for the seventh straight day.

The Hindu

Poonch civilian deaths | “Expeditious” probe of alleged civilian torture by security forces will “culminate” in justice: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits J&K to review security after terrorist ambush, 3 civilians found dead.

The Hindu

Anti-militancy operations in Poonch enter sixth day

Security forces continue to comb forests and peaks with helicopters and drones to trace those behind the December 21 ambush

The Hindu

We were beaten throughout the day, says J&K civilian

There is growing evidence indicating torture by sprinkling salt and chilli on the wounds of rounded-up civilians, in the wake of the militants’ ambush that left four soldiers dead in the Poonch-Rajouri sector on December 21

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Three officers in Poonch area attached as Army probes three civilian deaths; Jaishankar lands in Moscow, talks to focus on bilateral issues, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 26, 2023

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Army detained a few youth for questioning, three of them died, says FIR

The FIR filed in the alleged custodial death in the Poonch-Rajouri sector stated that in the aftermath of the terror incident on December 21, Army troops detained a few youths for questioning and three of them succumbed to injuries and “as such a cognizable offence under section 302 of IPC is…

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Three officers in Poonch area attached as Army probes three civilian deaths

Army Chief visits J&K's Poonch district amid inquiry into deaths of 3 civilians; 3 officers attached to local unit.

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Army chief Gen. Manoj Pande exhorts commanders to conduct operations in ‘most professional manner’

Army Chief General Manoj Pande visits Poonch sector, exhorts commanders to conduct operations professionally and remain resolute against all challenges.

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Death of civilians: PDP claims Mehbooba put under house arrest ahead of scheduled visit to Poonch

Mehbooba Mufti, PDP Chief, placed under house arrest before her visit to Surankote to assess situation & console victims' families.

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Jammu and Kashmir government initiates legal action after three civilians picked up by Army found dead

A day after four Army jawans were killed in an ambush in the Poonch-Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir, three civilians who were picked up allegedly by the Army for questioning were found dead with multiple injuries

Dynamite News

J&K: Govt announces compensation, jobs to families of 3 civilians killed in Poonch district

Jammu and Kashmir administration announced compensation and jobs to the families of three civilians who were found dead near the site of an anti-terrorist operation in Poonch district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K govt announces compensation and jobs to kin of 3 civilians killed in Poonch

Three men, who were found dead under mysterious circumstances on Friday, were among the people picked up by the Army for questioning.

The Independent UK

Anger in Kashmir after locals accuse army of torturing three men to death in custody

Locals accuse army personnel of torturing three men to death in nearby military camp

Dynamite News

J&K: Mobile Internet suspended in Poonch, Rajouri amid massive anti-terrorist operation

Mobile Internet services were suspended in Poonch and Rajouri districts early Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Poonch ambush: Search underway for terrorists

Mobile Internet services suspended in Poonch and Rajouri districts in Jammu and Kashmir after ambush on Army vehicles, mysterious deaths of 3 persons.

Dynamite News

Family members mourn loss of Karan Yadav killed in Poonch terror attack

Family members and villagers are mourning the loss of 29-year-old Karan Yadav who lost his life in the Poonch terror attack on Thursday. He is survived by his wife and two children. Read further on Dynamite News:

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