Army Officer

Indian Peacekeeper Gaurav Solanki's Body Found In Congo Lake: UN

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 14, 2019

The body of an Indian peacekeeper, who drowned while Kayaking in Congo, has been found, the UN chief's spokesperson has said.

Army Officer, Posted At UN Mission In Congo, Dies In Kayaking Incident

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2019

An Indian Army officer posted at the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has died in a kayaking incident, sources said.

700 Apple Trucks Leave Jammu And Kashmir After Trade Restrictions Eased

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 5, 2019

More than 700 truckloads of apple have been transported from Jammu and Kashmir to wholesale markets in North India over the past two days with normal trading activities resuming in the Valley, Army officers said on Thursday.

Retired Army Officer Excluded From Citizens List, He Is "Not Surprised"

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Sunday September 1, 2019

A retired Army officer who was detained a few months ago on charges of being an illegal immigrant has been left out of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) list published on Saturday morning. However, he was not particularly surprised by the development. "I was not expecting my name to be in the list as my case is still pending in the High Court...

Army Officer Shot Dead By Rifleman In Chennai Over Punishment: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 27, 2019

An army officer was shot dead on Tuesday at Pallavaram barrack here by a rifleman, who later killed himself for allegedly being punished for "lethargic attitude in duty", police said.

Indian Army Officer, 56, Completes France's Oldest Marathon Cycling Event

India News | ANI | Monday August 26, 2019

Lieutenant General Anil Puri has become the first serving Lieutenant General-rank officer of the Indian Army to complete France's oldest cycling event - 1,200-km Paris-Brest-Paris circuit.

Brazil President Calls Convicted Torturer A "National Hero"

World News | Reuters | Friday August 9, 2019

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday that an Army officer who was convicted of torture during Brazil's 1964-1985 military dictatorship was a "national hero."

Pak Trying To Increase Strength Of Terrorists Along Line Of Control: Army

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 6, 2019

Pakistan has intensified its efforts at increasing the strength of terrorists in launch pads along the Line of Control over the past few days and pushing infiltrators into Jammu and Kashmir, a top Army officer said on Tuesday.

Top Army Officer In Kashmir Assures Readiness Amid Article 370 Move

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 6, 2019

A top Army commander chaired a meeting of the core group of intelligence and security agencies in Srinagar on Tuesday and assured a high level of readiness to thwart inimical designs, the Army said.

Army Officer's Body Found On Railway Track In Delhi

Delhi News | Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Prionka Jha | Tuesday July 30, 2019

An Army officer's body was found on a railway track in Delhi on Monday morning. The officer has been identified as Captain Diwakar Puri, who was from the Army Medical Corps and was a resident of Delhi.

"Let's Be Serious": Congo Army Razes Illegal Homes Near Giant China Mine

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 17, 2019

A Congolese army officer arrived in the village of Kafwaya in June and warned residents not to trespass on a major Chinese copper and cobalt mine next door. As night fell about a week later, the soldiers moved in.

Army Officer Commits Suicide After Hanging Self From Ceiling Fan: Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

A 51-year-old serving Subedar Major in the Indian Army allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling of his room in south Delhi Monday, the police said.

Retired Army Officer's Wife, 60, Found Dead At Noida Home

Noida News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Wednesday July 3, 2019

The body of a retired Army officer's wife was found at her residence on Tuesday evening in Noida.She was a resident of Sector 31 Noida.

Case Against Army Officer For Allegedly Damaging Crop

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 25, 2019

A case has been registered against an Army officer for allegedly damaging crop on a disputed agricultural land in his village in Maharashtra with the help of armed soldiers, the police said today

College Student's Body Found From Encounter Site In J&K's Anantnag: Cops

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 18, 2019

The body of a 20-year-old college student was found on Tuesday near a site of encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district where an Army officer was killed a day ago, police said. A terrorist was shot dead in that encounter.