Baramulla

Khalid's Killing Has 'Taken Away Eyes And Ears' Of Jaish In Kashmir: Police

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday October 9, 2017

A top Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist, Khalid, was killed by the security forces today in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla. He was believed to have plotted a series of suicide attacks in Kashmir, including one last week near the Srinagar airport, in which a soldier was killed.

40 Braids Chopped Off In Kashmir, Creates A New Security Problem

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Saturday October 7, 2017

It was afternoon when Nayeem Ahmad Malla was attacked by a group of villagers in Baramulla, about 55 kms from Srinagar. Nayeem had just finished meeting his girlfriend when his thrashing began - not because his rendezvous had been discovered, but because he was taken for a "braid-chopper".

In Burqas And Hijabs, Kashmir's Women Cricketers Pitch for Equality

Press Trust Of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

Baramulla, Kashmir:  Her hijab firmly in place, she slings her bat across her shoulders and rides her Scooty to college and practice, challenging not just her rivals on the cricket field but also societal and religious stereotypes. As captain of the women’s cricket team in Baramulla’s Government Women’s College, Insha is one of the young wom...

5 Terrorists Shot Dead, Infiltration Bid Foiled In Kashmir: Army

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 2, 2017

The Army today killed five terrorists while foiling two infiltration bids along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The infiltration attempts from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were made in Rampur sector in Baramulla district and Tangdhar sector in Kupwara district

In Kashmir's Baramulla, Women Cricketers Pitch For Equality

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 2, 2017

Her hijab firmly in place, she slings her bat across her shoulders and rides her scooty to college and practice, challenging not just her rivals on the cricket field but also societal and religious stereotypes. As captain of the women's cricket team in Baramulla's Government Women's College, Insha is one of the young women setting trends in this su...

Abdul Qayoom Najar, Top Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorist, Killed In Baramulla

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Top Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Abdul Qayoom Najar was today killed in an encounter with security forces near the Line of Control in Uri sector as he was trying to sneak into the valley to take charge of the outfit, a senior police officer said.

In Kashmir Jail, 20 Cellphones Found With Prisoners Facing Terror Charges

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Wednesday August 23, 2017

Twenty cellphones have been recovered from the inmates of a jail in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla - a situation the state police have called a "massive security breach" that took place the second time this year. The cellphones were found with inmates who have been accused in terror cases and incidents of stone pelting.

4 Ceasefire Violations By Pak Along LoC Today; 3 Jawans Injured

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 13, 2017

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire four times along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Rajouri and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir today, injuring three Army jawans, officials said.

After 2014 Floods, A New Hope For The Unmarried Poor In Kashmir's Baramulla

India News | Written by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Friday July 21, 2017

Almost three years after a devastating flood destroyed their lives, poor residents in the Kashmir Valley have finally found a reason to celebrate.

Hizbul Mujahideen Module Unearthed, 3 Arrested In Jammu And Kashmir's Baramulla

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 16, 2017

Security forces have unearthed a module of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terror group by arresting three people in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said today.

2 Terrorists Killed In Sopore Encounter, Another Gunbattle On In Pulwama

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 22, 2017

Security forces today gunned down two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists in an encounter in an area of north Kashmir and cornered two more in another part of the valley hours later. In Sopore township of Baramulla district in north Kashmir, two terrorists were killed in an encounter that had begun last night, a police official said.

Sopore Encounter: 2 Terrorists Killed By Security Forces In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 21, 2017

Two terrorists were today killed in an encounter with security forces in Rafiabad area of Kashmir's Baramulla district, an Army official said.

5 Terrorists Killed As Security Forces Stop Major Infiltration Bid In Kashmir's Uri

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Friday June 9, 2017

Five terrorists have been killed in Uri sector Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district after security forces said they have blocked a major infiltration attempt. The operation, which began 30 hours ago, is still underway, they said.

Burhan Wani's Successor Sabzar Bhat Among 8 Terrorists Killed In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Saturday May 27, 2017

Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, who succeeded Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani, was among eight terrorists who have been killed in separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir today. While two of the terrorists killed were holed up in a building in Pulwama district's Tral area, six others were killed by the Indian Army as it successfully foiled an infiltrati...

1 Killed In Srinagar In Clashes Between Protesters And Security Forces

India News | NDTV News Desk | Sunday April 16, 2017

A 23-year-old man was killed in Srinagar's Batmaloo area on Saturday evening after security forces allegedly opened fire following clashes with protestors in the Valley. A senior police official said the man has been identified as Sajjad Ahmed, a resident of Chandoosa in Baramulla. The police added that it was looking into the circumstances in whic...

Kashmiri Pilot, 21, Could Become First Indian Woman To Fly MIG-29

India News | Written by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Wednesday April 5, 2017

Ayesha Aziz of Kashmir realised her dream of becoming a pilot when she got her commercial licence last week. Now, the 21-year-old plans to fly a MIG-29 fighter jet at Russia's Sokul airbase. If she succeeds, she will become the youngest Indian girl to pilot the aircraft beyond the speed of sound.

Major Separatist Network Found Operating Out Of Kashmir Jail, Say Police

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Sunday April 2, 2017

A major separatist network has been found operating from inside a jail in Kashmir's Baramulla, instigating unrest in the state, the police said. The clue to the network came after 16 cellphones were seized from the district jail after police carried out major crackdown in the district jail. The police said some hardcore terrorists and separatist pr...

2 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In North Kashmir's Baramulla

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 4, 2017

Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in north Kashmir's Baramulla district; two policemen were injured in the operation.

Terrorist Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Baramulla District

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Tuesday January 3, 2017

A terrorist was today killed in a predawn operation launched by the police in Baramulla district in North Kashmir.

Man Shot Dead By Suspected Terrorists In Baramulla

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 26, 2016

Suspected terrorists shot dead a person in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday night, police said.

Policeman Killed In Encounter With Terrorists In Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday November 16, 2016

A policeman was killed today in a gunfight between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said.

Terrorist Killed As Army Foils Infiltration Bid In Jammu And Kashmir's Baramulla

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 10, 2016

A terrorist was today killed as army foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

Pak Spy, 2 Jaish-e-Mohammad Terrorists Arrested In Jammu And Kashmir: 10 Updates

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Saturday October 22, 2016

Two Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla today in a joint operation by police and the army. A Pak spy was also arrested on Friday in Samba sector along the International Border.

Door-To-Door Search In Kashmir's Baramulla After Reports Of Terrorists In Area

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Friday October 21, 2016

The Army and police have launched a massive cordon and search operation in north Kashmir's Baramulla since this morning on reports that there are terrorists hiding in the old city area.

In Dealing With Kashmir Unrest, A Point Of New Concern: Chinese Flags

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Wednesday October 19, 2016

Possibly for the first time in Kashmir, Chinese flags have been found in raids along with material that was allegedly to be used by terrorists - petrol bombs, anti-India publicity material, unauthorized cellphones and documents linked to terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Forces Giving Befitting Reply To Terror Attacks: Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 3, 2016

Hours after terrorists attacked two adjoining camps of Army and paramilitary in Jammu and Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said security forces were giving a "befitting reply" to such attempts by Pakistan-based terrorist groups.

Baramulla Attack: 1 Security Personnel Dead, Terrorists Have Fled

India News | Reported by Sudhi Ranjan Sen, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Monday October 3, 2016

Since first light on Monday morning, security forces have launched a "search and cordon" operation in Kashmir's Baramulla, where terrorists attacked adjoining Army and Border Security Force (BSF) camps last night.

Baramulla: Terrorists Attack Army Camp, 1 Security Personnel Killed

India News | Reported by Sudhi Ranjan Sen, Edited by Veer Arjun Singh | Monday October 3, 2016

Terrorists on Sunday evening attacked adjoining army and Border Security Force (BSF) camps in Baramulla in north Kashmir, about 50 km from capital Srinagar. A BSF personnel has died and another has been injured.

Protests In North Kashmir After 22-Year-Old Killed In Firing By Forces

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Friday September 23, 2016

Massive protests erupted in North Kashmir's Nadihal area of Baramulla district after a 22-year-old man was killed in firing by security forces during clashes this afternoon.

Live Updates: Pathankot, Gurdaspur On Alert After Terror Attack In Uri

India News | Posted by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday September 19, 2016

Seventeen soldiers have died and several others are injured after a group of terrorists attacked an Army base in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri. The base is located just 6 km from the Line of Control, in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir. All four terrorists, part of a suicide squad, were killed in a six-hour encounter.