Kashmir Security News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Security forces recover 10 balloons carrying Pakistani flag in Kashmir close to LoC
Srinagar, Dec 24: Security forces on Wednesday recovered ten balloons carrying a Pakistani flag in Jammu and Kashmir's north Kashmir area close to the Line of Control, promoting extra vigil and surveillance in these areas.
Security agencies flag Jaish-e-Mohammad plan for women-heavy OWG network in Kashmir
New Delhi, Dec 20: Jamaat-ul-Muminat (JuM) is the female brigade of the Jaish-e-Mohammad that was launched after Operation Sindoor, and while this is not the first time that the terror outfit has tried launching such a formation, officials say this time, its focus is not just on the women from Pakistan, but from Jammu and Kashmir as well
Jammu & Kashmir: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chairs UT Level Security Conference
Jammu, December 19: JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired the UT-level Conference on the lines of the DGPs/IGPs conference in Jammu on Friday.
Terrorists, OGWs and supporters must be treated alike: J&K L-G
Jammu, Dec 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that gun-wielding terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs), supporters and those intimidating common citizens must all be dealt with in the same manner.
'Guilty must be punished accordingly': Leaders on NIA charge sheet in Pahalgam terror attack case
New Delhi, Dec 15: As the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to present its charge sheet in the Special NIA Court in Jammu, leaders from various political parties, including the BJP, JD(U), Congress, and the Samajwadi Party, on Monday demanded severe punishment for those responsible, stating that the Pahalgam incident had shaken the entire country.
J-K: Reasi boosts community defence; SSP leads village defence groups review, 97 new groups created
Reasi, December 11: In a major push to strengthen community-led security in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Paramvir Singh, along with Additional SP Reasi, Deputy SP DAR (District Armed Reserve) and SDPO (Sub-Divisional Police Officer) Arnas, conducted an extensive review and interaction with Village Defence Groups (VDGs) at the firing butt near Rudd Pull, Arnas.
ISI plots multi-front escalation: Intel warns of sharp rise in Pak-backed terror activity
New Delhi, Dec 9: Indian Intelligence agencies warn that terror-related activities by Pakistan could witness an upward swing in the weeks to come. There is not only one operation that the ISI is planning, but several, says an Intelligence Bureau official.
Cases against Srinagar hotels, home stays, houseboats for foreigner norms violations
Srinagar, Dec 8: Cases have been filed against many hotels, homestays, and houseboats in Srinagar under the Immigration and Foreigners Act for violating the rules, police said on Monday.
Chinese national detained for visiting J&K, Ladakh without permission
Srinagar, Dec 8: A Chinese national visiting J&K and Ladakh without permission has been detained by authorities, officials said.
Faridabad module planned separatist revival to restart stone pelting, boost terror recruitment in Valley
New Delhi, Dec 8: The Faridabad module was formed with the intention of carrying a series of blasts in and around Delhi, investigations have found. The ongoing investigation has now revealed that, along with causing terror in the form of multiple blasts, attempts were being made to revive separatism in Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K: DGP Prabhat reviews security situation in Udhampur; holds joint meeting with all forces at Jophher
Udhampur, December 5: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday visited the Basantgarh area to review ongoing operations and assess the ground situation, police said.
White collar terror module biggest challenge security forces will tackle in synergy: BSF
Srinagar, Dec 1: The Border Security Force (BSF) said on Monday that the white collar terror module is the biggest challenge faced by the security forces, but the latter will tackle it successfully by working in synergy with each other.
After Op Sindoor terrorists have changed launching pads across LoC, says BSF
Srinagar, Dec 1: The Border Security Force (BSF) carried out a multi-dimensional role during 2025 in Kashmir, including anti-terrorist operations, guarding the Line of Control (LoC), providing security to civilians and convoys of Armed Forces, civic responsibilities, checking cross border drone activity and working in coordination and synergy with the Army, J&K Police and other agencies.
J&K Police & CRPF carry out searches in Srinagar's Lal Chowk
Srinagar, Nov 28: J&K Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) carried out a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Srinagar's Lal Chowk on Friday.
ISI plans fresh India-focused network: Local cells in J&K, support from Bangladesh
New Delhi, Nov 27: Post Operation Sindoor, terror groups in Pakistan, especially the Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba took a massive hit. Their operations in India, post the operation has almost come to a standstill in Jammu and Kashmir.
Security forces bust terror hideout near LoC in J&K's Kupwara district
Srinagar, Nov 21: Security forces on Friday busted a terror hideout near the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, an official said.
Days after Delhi blast, Army Chief reaffirms hardline stand on Pakistan
New Delhi, Nov 17: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday reiterated that India will not tolerate terrorism while pursuing dialogue, asserting once again that "blood and water cannot flow together" and that talks cannot proceed alongside terror.
Srinagar blast 'extremely tragic': Kejriwal questions Centre on security lapses
New Delhi, November 15: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday expressed deep grief over the late-night explosion at a police station in Srinagar, calling the incident "extremely tragic and worrying." Several police personnel were reported killed, while others sustained injuries in the blast, which triggered fresh concerns over internal security.
J-K: Pulwama Police continues action against terror ecosystem, raids in progress
Pulwama, November 13: The Pulwama Police on Thursday carried out coordinated Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at multiple suspected locations across the district as part of its ongoing campaign against anti-national elements, including Jammu and Kashmir residents operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (JKNOP), and other subversive networks said the release.
J-K: Counter-Intelligence Kashmir conducts raids at 13 locations across valley
Kashmir, November 13: Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted raids at 13 locations across the Kashmir valley on Thursday, CIK officials said.
Intelligence warns of renewed fidayeen strikes across LoC, narco-funded insurgency
New Delhi, Nov 5: India must brace for a chilling winter as Pakistan-backed terror networks regroup across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, and intelligence warns of renewed fidayeen strikes and narco-financed insurgency.
Encounter breaks out in forests of J&K's Kishtwar after terrorists fire at search party
Jammu, Nov 5: An encounter started on Wednesday between the security forces and terrorists in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
Country remained secure from terrorist attacks except Jammu and Kashmir: Ajit Doval
New Delhi, October 31: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday asserted that terrorism has been effectively countered in India, with the last major incident occurring in 2013. He said that the entire country has remained secure from terrorist attacks, except for Jammu and Kashmir.
Ensure terrorists don't exploit snowfall to infiltrate: Home Minister Amit Shah to forces
New Delhi, October 9: With the onset of winter, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed security forces to remain on high alert and ensure that terrorists do not exploit snowfall and adverse weather conditions to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.
'Full freedom to crush enemies': HM Amit Shah reviews J&K's security situation
New Delhi, Oct 9: Reaffirming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unwavering commitment to achieving the goal of a terrorism-free J&K, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the security forces will continue to enjoy full freedom to crush any attempt to threaten peace in the region.
Amit Shah reviews J-K security; says forces have full freedom to crush terror threats
New Delhi, October 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that "the security forces will continue to have full freedom of action to crush any attempt to threaten peace in the region".
Amit Shah to chair high-level security review meeting on J-K tomorrow
New Delhi, October 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in the national capital on Thursday to assess the prevailing security situation and inter-agency coordination in the Union Territory.
Security tightened after encounter with terrorists in J-K's Rajouri; search ops underway
Rajouri, October 8: Security has been heightened in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Rajouri after an exchange of fire between terrorists and police. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have cordoned off the affected area in the district, officials said on Wednesday.
J-K: Wreath-laying ceremony held in Jammu for Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand
Jammu, September 21: The wreath-laying ceremony was held in Jammu on Sunday morning to honour Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand, who died in the line of duty in an ongoing operation in Udhampur, that began on the intervening night of September 19-20.
Supreme Sacrifice: Army pays tribute to Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand killed in Udhampur encounter
Udhampur, September 20: The Indian Army's White Knight Corps on Saturday paid tribute to Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand, who lost his life during an ongoing operation in Udhampur, on the intervening night of September 19-20.
J-K: Security tightened along Jammu-Srinagar highway after terror encounter in Udhampur
Udhampur, September 20: Security tightened in Udhampur district, especially along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, after an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Seoj Dhar area, officials said on Saturday.
Army soldier killed in encounter in area adjoining J&K's Doda & Udhampur
Jammu, Sep 20: The Army soldier injured in the ongoing encounter between the joint forces and terrorists in Dudu Basantgarh area bordering Jammu and Kashmir's Doda and Udhampur districts succumbed on Saturday.
J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Udhampur
Udhampur, September 20: An encounter broke out in the Seoj Dhar area, located on the boundary between Bhaderwah and Udhampur districts in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.
Agencies alerted to Burdwan-style bomb making modules after Pahalgam
New Delhi, Sep 16: Security along the India-Pakistan border is at an all-time high following the Pahalgam attack. It was ramped up even further after India carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 innocent lives.
Drone recovered near LoC in Jammu
Jammu, Sep 13: The police in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu district said on Saturday that it has recovered a drone from a village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector, officials said.
Retired senior army officer appeals for boycott of BCCI team matches
Srinagar, Sep 10: A retired senior army officer who served in Kashmir has appealed to fellow countrymen that they should not watch the BCCI team matches in deference to those innocent Indians killed in “cold blood†in Kashmir’s Baisaran meadow.
Gunfight starts in forest area of J&K's Kulgam district
Srinagar, Sep 8: A gunfight started on Monday between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Kulgam district. Officials said that following information about the presence of terrorists, joint teams of the security forces started a CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) in Gudar forest area.
'Bihar gateway, J&K target': JeM infiltration signals ISI's new tactic
New Delhi, Aug 25: The entry of three Jaish-e-Muhammad terrorists into Bihar via the Nepal route has put the entire state on very high alert. The suspected Jaish-e-Muhammad members have been identified as Hasnain Ali from Rawalpindi, Adil Hussain from Imerkot and Mohammad Usman from Bahawalpur in Pakistan.
Terror attack was planned in Pahalgam due to relative isolation, heavy tourist footfall in Baisaran: NIA
Jammu, Aug 28: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Thursday that the terrorists chose Baisaran for the terror attack in April due to the heavy tourist footfall there, the relative isolation of the meadow and the response time of the security forces.
China-Pakistan nexus equipping terrorists in J&K with advanced technology: Report
Stockholm, Aug 15: China-Pakistan technological nexus has drastically changed the security landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, systematically equipping terrorist organisations with sophisticated military-grade communication systems and surveillance technologies, a report cited on Friday. It stated that what were once conventional insurgency tactics have now evolved into advanced digital warfare capabilities, altering the dynamics of cross-border militancy.