Security Forces
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J&K: One terrorist killed in fierce gun battle between militants, security forces in Tral
India | Mar 04, 2017, 10:56 PM ISTClashes 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 | Jan 02, 2017, 03:04 PM ISTIn 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 | Dec 18, 2016, 09:53 AM IST2016 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 | Oct 30, 2016, 12:49 PM ISTAn 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 | Oct 11, 2016, 11:20 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 21, 2016, 08:11 PM ISTAmid 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, 02:34 PM ISTNew 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 | Apr 29, 2016, 12:46 PM ISTSrinagar: 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 | Dec 08, 2015, 10:14 PM ISTSrinagar: 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 | Nov 03, 2015, 09:47 PM ISTRaipur: 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 | Aug 12, 2015, 04:50 PM ISTPunjab: 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 | Aug 11, 2015, 08:28 PM ISTSrinagar: 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 | Jun 11, 2015, 02:42 PM ISTIndia'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 | Mar 28, 2015, 11:23 AM ISTLatehar (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 | Jan 14, 2015, 11:47 AM ISTSrinagar: 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 | Dec 09, 2014, 09:46 AM ISTGiridih (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
National | Dec 07, 2014, 04:57 PM ISTRampur (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 | Nov 27, 2014, 02:46 PM ISTJammu: 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 | Nov 14, 2014, 01:14 PM ISTSrinagar: 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 | Nov 13, 2014, 11:18 AM ISTSingapore: 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