One of the three killed terrorists linked to Hizbul Mujahideen has been identified as Ashraf Molvi -- one of the oldest surviving terrorists of the outfit in Jammu and Kashmir.
Armour-piercing bullets or steel core bullets can breach protection provided against bullets by a certain level of jackets and create issues for troops carrying out operations.
It's a true example of public-private partnership leading to a world class weapon system fully designed and developed in India. Such a weapon system is highly strategic for India.
General Pande said the global geopolitical situation is changing rapidly "as a result of which we have multiple challenges ahead".
Gen Pande took charge of the Army at a time when India is facing myriad security challenges, including along the borders with China and Pakistan.
The two JeM terrorists, identified as Aqib Mohd Mir (27) and Danish Ah Dar (25) (from Sopore), were apprehended along with two Pistols ammunition, and grenades, said the Indian Army.
The now-deleted tweet on the Twitter handle of PRO Defence Jammu read “keeping alive the traditions of secularism, an Iftaar was organized by the Indian Army at Arnora in Doda district”.
Exact location of encounter is Malwah area in north Kashmir's Baramulla. In the initial exchange of fire, three soldiers and a civilian received minor injuries.
The exercise aimed at orchestrating and synergizing the capabilities of Indian Army and Sashastra Seema Bal.
According to the data, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) lost six officers and 303 other ranks in 2019, five officers and 283 other ranks in 2020 and seven officers and 346 other ranks in 2021.
The incident comes months after 14 people were shot dead by the Army in a botched anti-militancy operation in neighbouring Nagaland's Mon district, around 150 km from Tirap.
The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the security forces, who retaliated.
Officials said that terror groups, facing heat from the security forces, have now been engaging women over ground workers for carrying out their nefarious designs which include hurling grenades or acting as couriers.
"MRSAM-Army missile system flight tested from ITR Balasore, Odisha at around 1030 hours intercepting a high-speed aerial target at long range," DRDO said in a tweet.
The exercise involved advanced free-fall techniques; insertion, surveillance and targeting practice and seizing of key objectives by going behind enemy lines.
The exercise involved advanced aerial insertion techniques, including Combat Free Fall and integrated battle drills by Airborne and Special Forces troops.
The Indian delegation at the talks is being led by Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, the newly-appointed Commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps.
The AWWA has organized a Pan India exhibition for its artists and entrepreneurs at various locations in the country including Udhampur, Jaipur, Bhatinda among other cities.
The six persons from Kishtwar's Warwan village went on foot from Anantnag district of south Kashmir via Margan top and it has been more than 20 hours since they made their last call from Margan top, Director Disaster Management, Aamir Ali said.
Indian Army in a statement said that rescue operations are underway in Kameng Sector of Arunachal Pradesh to rescue a patrol hit by an avalanche.
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