UK-based daily newspaper, The Guardian claimed, “Indian Govt ordered targeted killings in Pakistan”. However, the Ministry of External Affairs has vehemently rejected the claims made by The Guardian in its report. Denying the allegations, Ministry of External Affairs called it a “false and malicious anti-India propaganda”. After The Guardian’s reports, PM Modi’s 2019 Lok Sabha Election speech doing rounds on social media. On Mar 04, 2019, PM Modi slammed Pakistan for its continuous cross-border terrorism and said, “Hum Ghar me Gush ke Marenge”. Defence Expert KP Fabian has rejected The Guardian’s report and echoed MEA’s statement. However, he said that The Guardian’s report will benefit the ruling BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
06 April,2024 06:33 PM IST
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
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Jan 29 extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India. The Central Government banned SIMI for another five years as an 'unlawful association' under the UAPA. Ministry of Home Affairs took action by exercising the powers conferred by the provisions of UAPA. MHA had declared SIMI as unlawful association on Sept 27, 2001, and it later kept on extending the ban. SIMI “continuing to be involved in fomenting terrorism, disturbing peace, communal harmony in India”. Many criminal cases have been registered against SIMI and its members under various sections of IPC. Home Minister Amit Shah said that SIMI ban is part of PM Modi Government's 'zero tolerance' policy.
30 January,2024 04:07 PM IST
Ayodhya is all set for the historic Ram Temple consecration ceremony which is scheduled for January 22. Ahead of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, preparations are almost done amid tight security arrangements. Ayodhya will be fortified ahead of the Ram Temple’s inauguration ceremony with foolproof security cover. Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Terror Squad deployed in Ayodhya on Jan 16 to boost the security cover in the city. UP Police has also introduced Artificial Intelligence based anti-mine drones to provide 360-degree security cover. Ayodhya is under the watchful eye of drones, trained security forces equipped with artificial intelligence. 7-days Vedic rituals for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya Ram Mandir began on January 16. PM Narendra Modi also began an 11-day religious exercise ahead of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony.
17 January,2024 01:49 PM IST | Mumbai
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on terrorist group headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan on Jan 16. Pakistan has strongly condemned Iran’s strikes on a terrorist group in Balochistan which claimed the lives of two children. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan has termed the Iran airstrike in Pakistan as an “unprovoked violation” of its airspace by Iran. Also, the Ministry has warned of serious consequences and said that violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty “completely unacceptable”. Soon after Iran’s military action, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry raised the issue with the Iranian Counterpart on a diplomatic level. Islamabad highlighted that Tehran carried out the airstrike despite availability of several communication channels between the two. As per Al Arabiya News, Iran attacked the headquarters of Jaish al-Adl in Balochistan, Pakistan. Formed in 2012, this group has been designated as a “terrorist” organisation by Iran and operates in Sistan and Baluchestan province.
17 January,2024 11:14 AM 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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
