Expressing concern over the rise of terrorist incidents in the Jammu region, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday that the Army, J&K Police, and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are determined to crush terrorism.
The army on Friday initiated an inquiry into the alleged manhandling of some civilians by security personnel in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a major overhaul ensuring increased inclusivity, AWWA has undergone a major change renaming itself as Army Women’s Welfare Association. A functionary body of the Indian Army, it was earlier called Army Wives Welfare Association.
This collaboration aims to enhance the Indian Army’s training capabilities by integrating advanced simulation technologies, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing risks.
This deployment strengthens India’s defence preparedness along the sensitive Sino-Indian border and aligns with the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative, reinforcing self-reliance in defence technology.
The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon but was kept under wraps and came to light today.
Firing exchanges took place between the security forces and the terrorists overnight in J&K's Poonch district, officials said.
In a solemn wreath-laying ceremony, GOC of the White Knight Corps Lt General Navin Sachdeva laid a wreath to pay homage to the Bravehearts Naib Subedar Vipan Kumar and Rifleman Arvind Singh who made the supreme sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
A senior Army Officer, preferring anonymity, said that an inquiry has been ordered into the conduct of both officers and a senior official is conducting it.
Four Army soldiers were injured on Friday evening in a gunfight with terrorists in the forest area in Kishtwar district of Jammu. Two to three terrorists are believed trapped in the cordon by security forces.
