Line Of Control

Surgical Strikes Were A "Successful Tactical Operation": Army Officer

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 9, 2018

The 2016 surgical strikes were a successful tactical operation which conveyed a clear message to Pakistan to stop any misadventure along the Line of Control (LoC), Army's Northern Command Chief Lt. General Ranbir Singh said on Saturday.

"Like A True Soldier": Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM After Officer's Criticism

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Saturday December 8, 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has taken a swipe at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government over a comment by Lieutenant General DS Hooda (retired) that there was "too much hype" over the surgical strike across the Line of Control two years ago

"Too Much Hype Over Surgical Strike": Ex-Army Officer Who Saw Ops Live

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday December 8, 2018

The initial euphoria over the success of the surgical strike was natural but the constant hype around it is unwarranted, said a former Army officer who was associated with the operation. "I do think there was too much hype over it. The military operation was important and we had to do it. Now how much should it have been politicised, whether it is ...

Soldier, BSF Jawan Killed In Ceasefire Violation By Pakistan In J&K

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday December 6, 2018

An army soldier was killed on Thursday as the Pakistan Army resorted to "unprovoked" firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.

A "Surgical Strike" Unit To Fight Behind Enemy Lines: Government Sources

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday December 4, 2018

The government is planning to set up a "surgical strike" force comprising the best soldiers drawn from the three branches of the military, a senior government official told NDTV. This special unit will conduct surprise precision strikes deep inside enemy territory, inflicting maximum damage in the shortest possible time and leave the battle area sw...

Two Soldiers Killed, Many Injured As Landmine Explodes Along LoC

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 1, 2018

Two Army personnel were killed and as many injured in an accidental blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir today, an officer said. A landmine exploded near the anti-infiltration obstacle system when an Army column was on patrol duty along the LoC in Akhnoor sector of Jammu district late this afternoon, the officer said, quoting ...

PM Modi Has Shaped Surgical Strike Into "Political Asset": Rahul Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 1, 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of shaping the army's 2016 surgical strike across the Line of Control (LoC) into a "political asset" and being "unsuccessful" in creating job opportunities for the youth.

Demography Of Entire PoK Completely Changed By Pak, Reveals Army Chief

India News | ANI | Thursday November 29, 2018

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday that Pakistan has very cleverly changed the complete demography of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) including Gilgit-Baltistan while adding that the identity of Kashmiris on the other side of the Line of Control has systematically been eroded by Islamabad.

Army Retaliates After Unprovoked Firing From Pak In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 20, 2018

The Indian and Pakistani armies exchanged heavy fire on the Line of Control (LoC) today in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said.

Kashmir Jawans In Forward Posts To Get Anti-Mine Boots, Says Top Officer

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 13, 2018

The Army has procured special anti-mine boots for troops deployed along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir with twin aims of facilitating domination of the landmine-infested forward areas and hot pursuit of terrorists if necessary, a top Army officer said.

Soldier Killed By Pakistani Sniper In Jammu And Kashmir's Poonch

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 13, 2018

A soldier of the Indian Army was killed and another injured Monday by a Pakistani sniper along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said.

Soldier Killed By Pakistani Sniper Along LoC In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 11, 2018

An Army soldier was killed Sunday by a Pakistani sniper along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said, the third casualty due to sniping from across the border in three days.

Army Soldier Killed In Pakistani Firing In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 10, 2018

An Army soldier was killed today in firing by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said. This was the second sniper attack along the LoC in as many days. An Army porter was killed in a similar attack in Akhnoor sector of Jammu region on Friday.

Army Targets Pak Military HQ Across Line Of Control In Retaliatory Firing

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 29, 2018

The Indian Army has targeted Pakistani military administrative headquarters across the Line of Control in retaliation to the recent shelling in Poonch and Jhallas, security officials said onMonday.

Blast Inside Army Brigade Headquarters As Pakistan Violates Ceasefire

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 23, 2018

Pakistani troops today violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir with one of the shells landing inside the brigade headquarters in the town but causing no casualties, a defence spokesman said.