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Indian army soldiers cover the coffin of their colleague Ummer Fayaz with Indian flag during his funeral at Sursoona village, 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Srinagar. (Photo: AP)

6 LeT, Hizbul militants killed Army officer in J&K, manhunt on: defence officials

The bullet-riddled body of 22-year-old Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz from Kashmir was found in Harmen area of Shopian on Wednesday morning.

11 May 2017 9:08 PM

Army officer Ummer Fayaz was kidnapped and was found killed in Shopian. (Photo: PTI)

Hizbul Mujahideen militants may have killed Army officer in J&K: police

A senior police official also said that Ummer Fayaz's body did not bear any torture marks, and that post-mortem report is awaited.

11 May 2017 6:59 PM

Girl students pelt stones at security personnel during clashes in the vicinity of Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Monday. (Photo: PTI/File)

Stay away from protests: Hizbul Mujahideen to girl students

Police sources and witnesses said that Handwara degree college students on Saturday took to the streets chanting anti-government slogans.

07 May 2017 4:02 AM

J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti visits the family of J&K Bank employee who was killed by the suspected militants during in Kulgam district of south Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Militants loot 2 more banks in J&K within span of 2 hours

Police announces Rs 10 lakh reward for info on suspected Hizbul militant.

04 May 2017 1:39 AM

Umer Majid, a suspected Hizbul Mujahideen militant responsible for killing seven people including five policemen at Kulgam in South Kashmir earlier this week. (Photo: File)

J&K: Cops announce Rs 10 lakh bounty for Hizbul man who killed 7

22-year-old Majid, who hails from Suchi village of Kulgam district, was identified by police with the help of some locals.

03 May 2017 7:48 PM

The state police remained tight-lipped over the disturbing trend and only maintained that they were assessing the reports of missing youths. (Representational Photo: AFP)

Youths in J&K continue to join militant groups; tension multiplies

Kashmir is witnessing a trend of 'Pan-Islamisation' where the young boys are opting for the path of terrorism.

16 Apr 2017 3:30 PM

MHA report: Pakistan promoting civil resistance in J&K

Pakistan changed its tactics by radicalising civilian resistance by effectively using the social media and some vested interest groups.

14 Apr 2017 1:45 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting after inaugurating the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, in Chenani (J&K). (Photo: PTI)

Kashmir priorities

Hizb was created at the height of the militancy in 1989-91 to wean cadres away from JKLF, which seeks independence for Kashmir.

04 Apr 2017 12:12 AM

Former army chief VK Singh. (Photo: File)

No good or bad terrorists, just terrorists: Union Minister VK Singh

Singh also urged people to become the 'extended arms' of the response system by staying vigilant round-the-clock.

16 Mar 2017 6:23 PM

Senior officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police carry the body of constable Manzoor Ahmad who was killed in an encounter in Tral. (Photo: PTI)

Constable killed in Tral volunteered for mission that took his life

The 33-year-old policeman lost his life on Saturday in a clash between security forces and militants.

05 Mar 2017 7:12 PM

Wreath laying ceremony of Constable Manzoor Ahmed who lost his life in an encounter with terrorists in Tral. (Photo: Twitter)

Police constable, 2 militants killed in Tral encounter

The gunfight broke out late Saturday evening after security forces cordoned off the house and is still continuing.

05 Mar 2017 11:19 AM

Students walking in Srinagar on Wednesday for school which re-opned after a three-month winter break. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmir Valley schools open after nine-month gap

Director of school education Rajeev Trajan said that teaching work in the schools, which reopened on Wednesday, would start on March 3.

02 Mar 2017 1:03 AM

J&K police bust 'well-knitted' Hizbul Mujahideen terror module, arrest militant

Nine Over-Ground Workers have also been arrested in a series of raids conducted in and outside Sopore town during the past few days.

18 Feb 2017 5:48 PM

A woman wails near the coffin of her son Ravi Kumar, an Indian Army soldier who was killed in a gun battle with suspected rebels in Hajin Village, at Sarore, India, February 15, 2017. Kumar was among three Indian soldiers who were killed Tuesday in a gunbattle in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. One militant was also killed. (Photo: AP)

Pak-stoked terror may be down, but definitely not out

Another very major and calculated aim of the separatists has been to ruin education in the Valley.

16 Feb 2017 3:20 AM

Army personnel along with a sniper dog move towards the house where militants were hiding during an encounter at Frisal area of Kulgam district of south Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Tackle discontent in J&K, Valley fragile

In the absence of pellet guns, the renewed use of live ammunition can only be cause for concern.

14 Feb 2017 12:27 AM

Two top Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

2 top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militants gunned down in J&K's Sopore

'With the elimination of these militants a major terrorist action was averted,' said a statement by J&K police.

04 Feb 2017 5:55 PM

Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar (Photo: AFP)

Very strong reasons to list Azhar as terrorist, France tells China

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault is on a visit to attend the Vibrant Gujarat summit.

12 Jan 2017 3:20 PM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

J&K needs a hearts and mind approach

Kashmir is the first place the new Army Chief has chosen to visit after assuming charge a week ago.

08 Jan 2017 3:17 AM

59 joined terror after Burhan Wani killing

Row in J&K Assembly as NC MLA calls militant martyr.

04 Jan 2017 2:14 AM

The prosecution further claimed that the accused raised funds for the banned organisation. (Representational image)

Sessions Court frees alleged Hizbul Mujahideen member

The police claimed it recovered fake currency notes in denominations of Rs 100, Rs 500 and Rs 1,000.

27 Dec 2016 2:12 AM

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