Militancy

Number of militants on all-time low in Jammu and Kashmir, says DGP

Militancy has not ended in Jammu and Kashmir yet, but it is on the wane as the number of ultras has declined to an all-time low, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said on Thursday. Singh made the statement while speaking to reporters in north Kashmir's Bandipora district. "The militancy in J-K is not over, but it is ending. The number of militants whether locals or Pakistani terrorists, is at an all-time low," he said. The DGP said the local youth who were pushed towards militancy, have now returned to the mainstream after leaving that path. "The youth have understood that it (militancy) is the path of destruction. Today, they have many avenues in sports and education among other options. Many youths have taken the right path and are working towards their careers, lives and families. "I am happy that the police and the security forces have brought terrorism under control to a larger extent and action is on to end the remnants of terror," he added. Answering a question on dr

Rising militancy causes fear, panic in northwest Pakistan's Bannu region

The deteriorating law and order situation in Pakistan and the rising militancy have caused fear and panic among the people in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Bannu region.

Militancy in J&K linked to infiltration of terrorists from borders: Report

The ongoing militancy in Jammu and Kashmir is linked with infiltration of terrorists both from the "International Border" as well as the "Line of Control" in J-K, says the MHA Annual Report 2021-22

Bangladesh to start de-radicalising campaign for jailed Islamists

"The initiative is aimed to prevent the jailed militants' return to the path of militancy, said a spokesman of police's Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit

Pak's longtime battle against polio faces tough challenge from militancy

Pak has been facing a tough battle against poliovirus for years with an unwelcoming attitude toward vaccines in rural areas and negative propaganda against health workers

Militants attacking civilians in desperation to provoke forces: Manoj Sinha

Militants are attacking innocent civilians in desperation to provoke security forces, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha said, appealing to the people of the Union territory to isolate terror elements

Atmosphere of fear in J&K, no one certain about their future: Omar Abdullah

Abdullah said the government should be asked how the situation has come to a point where militancy has made a comeback in areas declared terror-free years ago.

Hideout unearthed in J-K's Ramban, 179 rounds of ammunition recovered

Acting on an input, a police team launched a search operation in Sumber area, said officials

Over 9,500 militants surrender, peace restored in Northeast: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said that with the initiative of the Modi government over 9,500 militants of various outfits in the northeastern region have surrendered and peace has been prevailing in Manipur

Militant associate of The Resistance Front arrested in J&K's Baramulla

Security forces on Saturday arrested a militant associate of TRF

Doda is militancy free after Hizbul commander's death in encounter: Police

The spokesman said Masood, a resident of Doda, was involved in a rape case in the district, and was absconding ever since

Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Kulgam

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the Nipora area of Kulgam in South Kashmir

Kulgam encounter: Security forces seize explosives; militants escape

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the Damhal Hanjipora area during the night after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there

'Remarkable' dip in no of youths joining militancy in J&K since Aug 2019

On an average five local youths have joined militancy every month since August 5 last year, as compared to the earlier rate of 14 per month

Security forces won't allow people to join Kashmir militancy: Army chief

Rawat, who was on a two-day visit to Pathankot, presided over a conclave of disabled soldiers here

Neighbourhood watch: The business of militancy in Pakistan

What makes Pakistan 'Ivy League of terrorism' and how a nexus of abject poverty and religious fundamentalism pushes scores of youngsters into militancy? Adnan Ali reports on the political economy of the 'Liberate Kashmir' movement in Pakistan

Militants storm Army battalion headquarters in Uri

The encounter is underway between the unknown number of terrorists and the Armed Forces in the area; Rajnath postpones visit to US, Russia