Pakistani Troops

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Indian soldier killed, two injured in Pakistani firing in J&K's Poonch

This is the third fatality in Pakistani firing and shelling on forward posts and villages in twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri this month

14 Jun 2020 11:41 AM

The BSF and Army officials in Jammu said that the Pakistani troops violated the November 2003 ceasefire twice during the day. (Representational Image)

Minor girl, BSF official killed, 15 others injured in Pak shelling in J&K's Poonch

They resorted to unprovoked mortar shelling early Monday morning and also in afternoon.

01 Apr 2019 8:37 PM

No casualties were reported on the Indian side in the Pakistani firing and shelling which started around 3 am and stopped at 6.30 am, the Army and police sources said.

Indian and Pakistan troops exchange fire at LoC

In the evening, the cross-LoC shelling and firing started also in Shahpur area of Poonch district.

05 Mar 2019 3:10 AM

The shelling also kept the local people awake whole night, the local sources said. (Representational Image | PTI)

Houses damaged, civilian hurt in intense Pak firing along LoC

Indian troops respond ‘strongly & effectively’ to shelling along border.

02 Mar 2019 3:08 AM

Police officers and locals carry an injured for treatment to a hospital after firing and mortar shelling by the Pakistani Army along the LoC in Krishna Ghati sector of J&K. (Photo: PTI)

Woman killed and soldier injured in shelling at LoC

The cross-LoC shelling and firing resumed in the same sector in the afternoon.

01 Mar 2019 1:00 AM

Pak forces slit throat of BSF man at border

The brutal incident in Ramgarh sector yesterday was reminiscent of similar attacks in the past against Indian security forces along the LoC.

20 Sep 2018 1:54 AM

Officials said since the BSF patrol party that went ahead of the fence to cut the tall 'sarkanda' grass to clear the field was first fired upon at 10.40 am on Tuesday, hectic phone calls and communication exchanges went on throughout the day from the Indian side to across the border. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Pak troops slit BSF jawan's throat; high alert sounded along border

Brutal and 'unprecedented' incident that took place on Tuesday has prompted security forces to issue 'high alert' across IB and LoC.

19 Sep 2018 2:53 PM

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing on forward posts in the Manguchak area around 11.30 pm on Monday night . (Representational Image)

Jammu: BSF jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

The firing from across the border comes barely four days ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state.

15 May 2018 2:12 PM

The Pakistani authorities had reported one civilian death and injuries to two children in the Indian firing in Haveli (Poonch) area on their side of the de facto border. (Photo: Representational Image)

Ruckus in J&K House over Pak firing fatalities

The cross-LoC firing was reported also from Manjakote area of Rajouri and at a couple of places in Poonch during the day.

06 Feb 2018 1:27 AM

The officials said that this was the second time in three days that the Pakistani troops targeted the Indian forward posts and civilian areas in Poonch, using automatic weapons and mortars. (Representational Image)

Army captain, three jawans killed in Pak LoC shelling

The slain soldiers have been identified as Capt. Kapil Kundu, Riflemen Ram Avtar and Shubam Singh and Havaldar Roshan Lal.

05 Feb 2018 5:59 AM

In the wake of the shelling, 71 schools were closed, the deputy commissioner said. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

J&K: Pakistani troops shell along LoC in Rajouri district, 71 schools closed

The shelling was reported in Kampla, Pukhari, Lam, Anwas Bhandar and Rattal Basali areas.

01 Feb 2018 5:48 PM

Pakistani troops on Tuesday opened fire and lobbed mortars on forward and civilian areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. (photo: PTI)

J&K: Pakistani troops shell border areas in Rajouri district

The firing and shelling along the LoC in Noushera sector of Rajouri district started at 7 am.

30 Jan 2018 12:12 PM

The Pakistani troops started firing from heavy and light weapons from across the border, targeting forward posts and villages in Shahpur sector around 12.55 pm, a police official said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasfire along LoC in Poonch district

J&K witnessed a total of 881 ceasefire violations this year, highest in the past 7 years, along the LoC and the International Border (IB).

24 Dec 2017 4:30 PM

Indian troops were retaliating effectively to Pakistan's firing, an official said. (Representational Image)

J&K: Army Major, 3 soldiers killed in Pak firing along LoC in Rajouri

Chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, in a statement issued in the winter capital, paid rich tributes to the Army Major and two jawans.

24 Dec 2017 5:42 AM

Army soldiers stand guard near the Line of Control in Poonch. (Photo: PTI)

Jawan killed in fresh LoC firing; Pak envoy summoned

A report said that the Army jawan was killed in a sniper attack from across the de facto border.

04 Oct 2017 1:07 AM

An injured being treated at a Government District Hospital in Poonch. (Photo: AP)

Three minors killed as Pak fires at Poonch homes

Pakistan has denied the charge of violating ceasefire along the LoC, saying that Indian troops started firing in Poonch-Rawlakote area.

03 Oct 2017 4:47 AM

The officials also said that the Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts in their attempt to facilitate the intrusion. (Photo: PTI)

Army foils Pakistan BAT attack bid

The Army has killed five militants during a cordon-and-search operation in Uri sector launched on Sunday.

27 Sep 2017 2:36 AM

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire in the Shahpur sector around 6 pm by firing from light to heavy weapons for nearly 45 minutes, they said. (Photo: PTI)

Four civilians injured in Pakistan firing along LoC

The injured were given first aid locally and then sent to a district hospital, the official said.

28 Aug 2017 1:58 AM

The chief reason behind India’s growing military spend is the lack of a domestic arms industry that can cater to the military needs. (Representational image)

India to spend over Rs 2 lakh crore on military arms in 2 years

India, China, and Pakistan have been on an overdrive in importing arms over the past two decades.

11 Aug 2017 1:15 AM

Defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia added that the Pakistani troops initiated firing at 2.20 pm 'without any provocation'. (Photo: File)

2 Armymen killed in LoC ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops

The defence spokesman here, Col. Rajesh Kalia, said the Pakistani troops initiated firing at 2.20 pm “without any provocation”.

13 Jul 2017 12:55 AM

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