The Committee on External Affairs highlighted that Pakistan’s ISI is providing a haven to terrorist outfits. ISI is Pakistan’s agency responsible for providing intelligence inputs to the country’s military. The report highlighted that terrorism in India is sponsored from across the border. The Committee on External Affairs presented their 28th report on ‘Countering Global Terrorism at Regional and International Levels’. The report emphasised an action plan and mechanism to root out terrorist networks in the neighbouring countries. For a long time, Pakistan has been accused of being a ‘terror hub’ and providing shelter to terror groups. India has strained ties with Pakistan because of its continuous infiltration attempts in Jammu & Kashmir. Post abrogation of Article 370, India-Pakistan relations have nosedived.
06 February,2024 02:35 PM IST
An encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists in the Chotigam area of the Shopian district on January 05. The encounter was still underway and Army, CRPF, and J&K Police personnel were present on the spot. Kashmir Zone Police took to ‘X’ and shared the information. On January 04, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam district. In the recent times, several Several terror attacks have been witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir. On Dec 24, terrorists killed a retired police officer in Baramulla during morning prayers. 4 Army jawans were killed while 3 others sustained injuries in J&K Encounter on Dec 21.
05 January,2024 12:30 PM IST
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Hadigam area of Kulgam on January 04. As per the officials, police, army, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials were on the spot after Jammu and Kashmir Encounter. Kashmir Zone Police took to X and shared the information. Further details are awaited. Several terror attacks have been witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir in the last few days. 4 Army jawans were killed while 3 others sustained injuries in the terror attack on Dec 21. The terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles carrying troops in Thanamandi, Rajouri. On Dec 24, terrorists killed a retired police officer in Baramulla during morning prayers.
04 January,2024 01:11 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 27 visited Rajouri to review the security situation in the Kashmir valley. While addressing the media persons, Raksha Mantri issued a stern warning to Pakistan and assured that the required steps are being taken on the Poonch Terror Attack. On top of that, Rajnath Singh boosted the morale of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. “I would pray for the speedy recovery of the army personnel who sustained injuries and like to assure you that keeping in mind the severity of the incident, required steps are being taken. Each of our army personnel is important to us,” Rajnath Singh added.
27 December,2023 03:44 PM IST
Security was beefed up in parts of Jammu and Kashmir amid anti-terror operations. Security personnel deployed in the Bafliaz area of Poonch district after the Jammu and Kashmir terror attack. The search operation is underway to nab terrorists in the forest area of Dera ki Gali in Rajouri. Indian Army’s Sniffer dogs deployed in the forest area to sniff terrorists’ activities. Army Chief, Gen Manoj Pande will also visit Jammu on Dec 25 to review the situation. Several terror attacks have been witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir in the last few days. 4 Army jawans were killed while 3 others sustained injuries in the terror attack on Dec 21. The terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles carrying troops in Thanamandi, Rajouri. On Dec 24, terrorists killed a retired police officer in Baramulla during morning prayers.
25 December,2023 06:00 PM IST
Another terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Baramulla has jolted the valley. Some terrorists on Dec 24 opened fire at a retired police officer at Gantmulla in Baramulla. Notably, this J&K terror attack happened a day after an attack on two military vehicles in Rajouri sector which claimed lives of four soldiers. The slain former police officer was identified as Mohd. Shafi, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Terrorists opened fire on the retired police officer while he was offering prayers at a mosque, the police added. The area was cordoned off in the immediate aftermath of the incident, officials said. Meanwhile, additional security forces have been deployed in the Bafliaz area of Poonch district. An operation is underway to nab terrorists in the forest area of Dera ki Gali in the Rajouri sector. Indian Army said that it was conducting an inquiry into the deaths of three civilians in the Poonch-Rajouri sector in the terror attack on Dec 21.
24 December,2023 01:35 PM IST
Cornering Pakistan over terrorism, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on December 23 said that if somebody is practicing cross-border terrorism, you need to respond and impose a cost out there. Speaking at the event, EAM said, “Terrorism started at the moment of our independence when so-called raiders came from across Pakistan. What has changed in this country today, I think the Mumbai 26/11, to me, was the tipping point. A lot of people were very confused till they saw the true graphic impactful phase of terrorism of 26/11. Now, what we need to do first is we need to counter. I know that people who said, oh, we had a very smart strategy of turning the other chick. I don't think that's just the mood of the nation. I don't think it makes sense. I don't think it makes strategic sense. If somebody is practicing cross-border terrorism you must respond, you must extract, impose a cost out there.”
23 December,2023 03:56 PM IST
The 26/11 Mumbai attacks have been considered as one of the most brutal attacks on any Indian city in the past decades. In the horrific incident, 10 terrorists infiltrated Mumbai from Pakistan through sea route, carried out a series of attacks killing 175 people. The attackers targeted prominent locations like Leopold Cafe, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, The Trident Hotel, and the Nariman House. In an interview with ANI on Nov 16, Israeli President Isaac Herzog recalled 26/11 Mumbai attacks and drew parallels with Oct 07 Hamas attack. President Herzog extended his gratitude to India for their shared interests and efforts to combat terrorism. The Hamas attacks in Israel on October 07 were widely condemned globally. PM Modi was among the first leaders to strongly condemn the “terrorist attack” and expressed solidarity with Israel. On Oct 7, over 2000 Hamas terrorists breached Israeli borders and carried out a horrific terror attack, killing over 1400 people. In retaliation, Israel launched a strong counter-offensive targeting Hamas units in Gaza.
17 November,2023 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai
As Israel-Hamas conflict entered Day 20, the Israeli troops on October 26 entered northern Gaza, according to IDF. Israel Defense Forces said in preparation for the next stages of combat, they launched operation in Northern Gaza. Israeli forces struck numerous Hamas’ terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts. However, Israeli forces exited the Gaza Strip and returned to their territory after quick-fire. Israel has carried out intense bombardment in Gaza following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 that killed some 1,400 people. In its continued strike against Hamas, IDF has killed several top commanders and has destroyed various infrastructure.
26 October,2023 03:02 PM IST
7/11 Mumbai train blasts
On July 11, 2006, a string of powerful bombs ripped through Mumbai's commuter trains system in the evening rush hour, killing nearly 200 people and bringing India's financial capital to a standstill. Seven blasts were triggered in the span of 11 minutes in the first-class suburban train compartments. The first bomb went off shortly after 6.20 pm in the Western Railway suburban train running from Churchgate to Borivali. The bomb exploded when the train was between Khar and Santacruz stations. Another bomb exploded at the same time in a local between Bandra and Khar Road. Most of the commuters in these trains were executives, businessmen, employees of government and private establishments and college students. Five more explosions occurred in Jogeshwari, Mahim Junction, Mira Road-Bhayander, Matunga-Mahim Junction and Borivali. Take a look at the timeline of events that took place since the 2006 Mumbai train bombings
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