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  J&K: One terrorist killed in fierce gun battle between militants, security forces in Tral

  India | March 04, 2017 22:56 IST

  Clashes erupted between security forces and militants on Saturday in Tral on the city outskirts here after Jammu and Kashmir Police laid a cordon around the village where three to five top Hizbul Mujahideen militants

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  In a first, Myanmar vows to investigate atrocities against Rohingya Muslims

  World | January 02, 2017 15:04 IST

  In a rare admission by its authorities of possible abuse of Muslims on part of its authorities, the Myanmar government on Monday pledged to investigate a recent video showcasing security officials abusing Rohingya Muslims and take action.

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  With 87 deaths, 2016 worst year for security forces in J&K since 2008

  India | December 18, 2016 9:53 IST

  2016 is the bloodiest for security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir since 2008 when the tension between India and Pakistan was at its peak.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter between militants, security forces underway in Kupwara

  India | October 30, 2016 12:49 IST

  An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in forest area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir today, army said. Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in the forest area of Kupwara this

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  Standoff between security forces, holed-up guerrillas in Kashmir's Pulwama continues

  India | October 11, 2016 23:20 IST

  The security forces continue to fight the guerrillas holed-up inside a government building near Pampore town in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district for the second day even as reports said one militant had been killed

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  Security forces bust militant hideout in Kashmir; arms, ammo seized

  India | September 21, 2016 20:11 IST

  Amid growing tensions following the Uri attack that killed 18 soldiers, security forces today busted a militant hideout in Tral area of Pulwama district in Kashmir, seizing a large cache of arms and ammunition. “Army

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  Toilets missing in special train, allege security forces

  India | May 06, 2016 14:34 IST

  New Delhi: A contingent of 500 paramilitary personnel had to undertake an over 32-hour journey in an 'election special' train in which three bogies "did not have toilets", a complaint has alleged. Officials said the

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  Militant killed in encounter with security forces in Kashmir's Kupwara

  India | April 29, 2016 12:46 IST

  Srinagar: Security forces in north Kashmir on Friday gunned down a militant after a brief exchange of fire with militants, police said. The militant, who was yet to be identified, was killed in the

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  Two militants killed in encounter on Srinagar-Jammu highway

  India | December 08, 2015 22:14 IST

  Srinagar: Two militants were killed and two security personnel injured after an encounter broke out on the national highway just outside Srinagar today.The encounter broke out after the police and the Central Reserve Police Force intercepted

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  3 naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

  India | November 03, 2015 21:47 IST

  Raipur: Three naxals were killed today in a gunbattle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's worst insurgency-hit Sukma district.The skirmish took place between a joint squad of security forces and ultras in the forests of Arnampalli

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  Independence Day: Security forces on alert in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

  India | August 12, 2015 16:50 IST

  Punjab:  Ahead of the 69th Independence Day, security has been tightened across Punjab, especially in border districts in the wake of Gurdaspur terror attack last month, besides Haryana and Chandigarh. Security forces are on high alert,

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  Srinagar: Youth killed in firing by security forces during protest

  India | August 11, 2015 20:28 IST

  Srinagar: A 23-year-old youth was killed allegedly in firing by the security forces during a protest demonstration in Pulwama district of South Kashmir, police said.Bilal Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Padgampora village, was hit by

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  Northeast deadliest place for security forces in 2015

  India | June 11, 2015 14:42 IST

  India's northeastern states are now the most unsafe conflict theatre for security forces with 41 deaths this year.These states accounted for 23 deaths of security personnel in 2014, according to data compiled by the South

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  2 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces

  India | March 28, 2015 11:23 IST

  Latehar (Jharkhand): Two Maoists were shot dead and a woman rebel suffered injuries during an encounter with the security forces in Latehar district today, police said.The woman Naxalite was arrested and admitted to a hospital,

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  Militant holed up in house; encounter on with security forces

  India | January 14, 2015 11:47 IST

  Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and a militant holed up in a house in Sopore area of north Kashmir Baramulla district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chanakhan

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  Encounter between Maoists and security forces in Jharkhand

  India | December 09, 2014 9:46 IST

  Giridih (Jharkhand): Security forces and Maoists exchanged gunfire near Kendua Pahari under Dhanwar Assembly constituency in Giridih district today.  No casualty was reported in the encounter that took place just an hour before polling began

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  Centre has failed to protect security forces personnel: Azam Khan

  Politics | December 07, 2014 16:57 IST

  Rampur (UP): Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan said the central government has failed to protect security forces personnel who are being killed by militants and Maoists from Jammu and Kashmir in the north to

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  One soldier, three civilians killed in Jammu gunfight

  India | November 27, 2014 14:46 IST

  Jammu: A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army and three civilians were killed in an ongoing gunbattle between security forces and separatist guerrillas near the international border in Jammu and Kashmir.Police sources said that

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  Two militants killed in Kashmir gunfight

  India | November 14, 2014 13:14 IST

  Srinagar: Two separatist guerrillas were killed Friday when security forces took them on in an overnight gunbattle in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, police said."Two militants were killed in the encounter with police and security forces

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  Anti-riot exercise for South Asians draws flak from activists

  World | November 13, 2014 11:18 IST

  Singapore: Singapore has held an anti-riot exercise involving South Asians, seeking to promote “mutual understanding” between security forces and foreign workers, a move deemed “offensive” by rights activists.  The scripted exercise was held at Woodlands