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United News of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Multi-tier security in place for Independence Day functions: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 11 (UNI) Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi today said that multi-tier security arrangements were in place to ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations. He said the Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with paramilitary forces, have been deployed in strength to ensure foolproof security for the August 15 celebrations. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Birdi said rehearsal dill preparations are currently underway for the I Day function. ' We have also put in multi-tier security to ensure smooth and peaceful Independence Day,' he said. Three days ago IGP, Kashmir had chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir to review the overall security scenario and arrangements regarding the celebration of Independence Day. IGP Kashmir had instructed the officers during the meeting to strengthen security checkpoints, particularly during night hours, at vulnerable locations and along the city's entry and exit routes. He also emphasized the need for strict vigilance against elements that pose a threat to peace and security. UNI MJR AAB
Euronews
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Three suspected militants killed in Kashmir gunfight, India says
Indian troops killed three suspected militants in a gunfight in a forested area in the disputed territory of Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The Indian military in a statement on social media said three militants were killed "in an intense firefight" in the Dachigam area, around 30 kilometres northeast of the region's main city of Srinagar. Police Inspector General Vidhi Kumar Birdi told reporters that the joint operation by the military, paramilitary and police was still ongoing. Officials did not give any other details. Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer part of the Himalayan region of Kashmir, but both claim the territory in its entirety. Militants in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir have been fighting New Delhi's rule since 1989. Many Muslim Kashmiris support the rebels' goal of uniting the territory, either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. Tens of thousands of civilians, rebels and government forces have been killed in the conflict. Monday's incident is the second major gunfight since a gun massacre in the region in April that killed 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists, in Indian-controlled Kashmir. That led to tit-for-tat military strikes by India and Pakistan that brought the neighbouring rivals to the bring of a third war over the region. Before the April gun massacre in the town of Pahalgam, fighting had largely ebbed in the region's Kashmir Valley, the heartland of anti-India rebellion and mainly shifted to mountainous areas of Jammu in the last few years. The massacre increased tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to the worst military confrontation in decades and the death of dozens of people until a ceasefire was reached on 10 May after US mediation. The region has simmered in anger since New Delhi ended the region's semi-autonomous status in 2019 and drastically curbed dissent, civil liberties and media freedoms while intensifying counterinsurgency operations.
India.com
28-07-2025
- India.com
Chinese Satellite Phone, Spy Drones And Nomads: How Army Neutralised 2 Pahalgam Terrorists
Three Pakistani terrorists were killed in Operation Mahadev, a significant anti-terror operation launched by security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar in the Zabarwan Hills. The operation was a joint effort by the Jammu & Kashmir Police, Indian Army, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It took place in the Lidwas area near Dachigam National Park and Mount Mahadev, a strategically and symbolically significant location in the Zabarwan Range. Hence, the operation was called Operation Mahadev. The operation was initiated based on intelligence inputs gathered over 15 days, beginning with the detection of a Chinese satellite phone in the Baisaran area on July 11, 2025. Local nomads provided additional information confirming terrorist movements in the Dachigam forests. The operation was meticulously planned, involving drone surveillance and inputs from intercepted communications. Today, around 11:30 AM, security forces, including elite units like 4 Para, 24 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and the SOG of Jammu & Kashmir Police, surrounded a group of three terrorists on Mulnar Peak near Lidwas Meadow, which falls in the Mount Mahadev area. The terrorists, caught resting in a tent, were neutralized in a swift and precise strike by the forces during intense firefighting. Three terrorists were killed and identified as high-value targets. The operation continued post-encounter to locate remaining associates believed to be scattered in the forested area. Drones and additional reinforcements were deployed to support ongoing search and combing operations. IGP Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi said, "Operation Mahadev is continuing. As per the initial reports, three bodies have been observed and seem to be neutralized. It will take us some time for identification, and parties are still inside..." However, sources in the Army linking the operation to the Pahalgam attack said, "A top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander who was involved in the Pahalgam attack got killed. A Rs 20 lakh reward had been announced for information on him." He named him as Sulaiman. Another killed terrorist is said to be Yasir @ Harris. He is also suspected to be involved in the Pahalgam attack, and the third is said to be Abu Hamza, though there is no confirmation of his role in the Pahalgam attack as of now. Security forces recovered huge and modern arms and ammunition from the terrorists, including one M4 carbine, two AK-47 rifles, 17 rifle grenades, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). These recoveries indicate the terrorists were heavily armed and planning further attacks. The operation was one of the most significant anti-terror actions since the Pahalgam attack, demonstrating the effectiveness of coordinated intelligence and security forces. The use of indigenous technology, such as drones, UAVs, and local intelligence from nomads, indicates how security forces are combing the forest areas after the Pahalgam attack. The operation coincided with a parliamentary debate on Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the Pahalgam attack. The success of Operation Mahadev bolstered the government's stance amid opposition criticism over security lapses. While the neutralized terrorists were suspected to be linked to the Pahalgam attack, official confirmation of their identities is still awaited. The IGP said that identification would take time. Intelligence suggested that other associates of the neutralized terrorists might still be active in the region, prompting continued search operations. The rugged terrain of Dachigam and Lidwas posed challenges for tracking. The Chinar Corps updated progress on X, stating, 'OP MAHADEV - Update: Three terrorists have been neutralized in an intense firefight. Operation continues.' Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Northern Command chief, congratulated the forces for their swift action. He wrote on X, "Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, compliments #ChinarCorps for their swift action and precise execution in neutralizing three terrorists in the ongoing operation #Mahadev in area #Lidwas. #IndianArmy stands by its commitment to keep #JammuKashmir terror-free. #NationFirst #IndianArmy" Operation Mahadev was a decisive strike against terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir, neutralizing three high-value LeT terrorists. It showcased the synergy of security forces, advanced technology, and intelligence-driven operations.
CTV News
28-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
India says its troops killed 3 suspected militants in Kashmir fighting
Jammu and Kashmir Special Operation Group personnel arrive near the site of a gun battle on the outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan) SRINAGAR, India — Indian troops killed three suspected militants in a gunfight in a forested area in disputed Kashmir, officials said Monday. The Indian military in a statement on social media said three militants were killed 'in an intense firefight' in the forested area in Dachigam area, some 30 kilometres (19-miles) northeast of the region's main city of Srinagar. Police Inspector-General Vidhi Kumar Birdi told reporters that the joint operation by the military, paramilitary and police was still ongoing. Officials did not give any other details. The Associated Press couldn't independently verify the details. Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer part of Himalayan Kashmir, but both claim the territory in its entirety. Militants in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir have been fighting New Delhi's rule since 1989. Many Muslim Kashmiris support the rebels' goal of uniting the territory, either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. Tens of thousands of civilians, rebels and government forces have been killed in the conflict. Monday's incident is the second major gunfight since a gun massacre in the region in April that killed 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists, in Indian-controlled Kashmir. That led to tit-for-tat military strikes by India and Pakistan that brought the nuclear-armed rivals to the brink of their third war over the region. The Indian army also said in May that its soldiers killed three suspected militants in a gunfight. Before the April gun massacre in the Kashmiri resort town of Pahalgam, the fighting had largely ebbed in the region's Kashmir Valley, the heartland of anti-India rebellion and mainly shifted to mountainous areas of Jammu in the last few years. The massacre increased tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to the worst military confrontation in decades and the death of dozens of people until a ceasefire was reached on May 10 after U.S mediation. The region has simmered in anger since New Delhi ended the region's semi-autonomy in 2019 and drastically curbed dissent, civil liberties and media freedoms while intensifying counterinsurgency operations. The Associated Press
San Francisco Chronicle
28-07-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
India says its troops killed 3 suspected militants in Kashmir fighting
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian troops killed three suspected militants in a gunfight in a forested area in disputed Kashmir, officials said Monday. The Indian military in a statement on social media said three militants were killed 'in an intense firefight' in the forested area in Dachigam area, some 30 kilometers (19-miles) northeast of the region's main city of Srinagar. Police Inspector-General Vidhi Kumar Birdi told reporters that the joint operation by the military, paramilitary and police was still ongoing. Officials did not give any other details. The Associated Press couldn't independently verify the details. Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer part of Himalayan Kashmir, but both claim the territory in its entirety. Militants in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir have been fighting New Delhi's rule since 1989. Many Muslim Kashmiris support the rebels' goal of uniting the territory, either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. Tens of thousands of civilians, rebels and government forces have been killed in the conflict. Monday's incident is the second major gunfight since a gun massacre in the region in April that killed 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists, in Indian-controlled Kashmir. That led to tit-for-tat military strikes by India and Pakistan that brought the nuclear-armed rivals to the brink of their third war over the region. The Indian army also said in May that its soldiers killed three suspected militants in a gunfight. Before the April gun massacre in the Kashmiri resort town of Pahalgam, the fighting had largely ebbed in the region's Kashmir Valley, the heartland of anti-India rebellion and mainly shifted to mountainous areas of Jammu in the last few years. The massacre increased tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to the worst military confrontation in decades and the death of dozens of people until a ceasefire was reached on May 10 after U.S mediation. The region has simmered in anger since New Delhi ended the region's semi-autonomy in 2019 and drastically curbed dissent, civil liberties and media freedoms while intensifying counterinsurgency operations.
