NSG chief: Weaponised drones will be next-gen terror tactics

In the run up to the assembly polls in five states, the National Security Guard (NSG) has defused several improvised explosive devices (IEDs). While a court complex in Ludhiana witnessed a deadly blast on December 23, security agencies have been Read More …

India: Joint security forces operation recover huge cache of arms, ammunition, IED in Manipur

Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Churachandpur district of Manipur on Tuesday. Joupi and Phundrei Battalions of Assam Rifles in a joint operation with Manipur Police foiled a major terrorist attack by Read More …

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists Attack Army Vehicle With IED in Kulgam District, No Injuries Reported

Ahead of Republic Day celebrations which is set to take place across the country, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast by terrorists has been reported between Yaripora and Qaimooh road in Kulgam district of Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday, targetting Read More …

India: One killed, 5 injured in explosion while making crude bombs in Bengal village

A man died and five others sustained injuries when some crude bombs which they were allegedly making went off on Monday night at Rameswarpur-Dakshinpara village in the Beldanga area of Bengal’s Murshidabad district, police said. Local villagers told the police Read More …

India: Ahead of R-Day, IED recovered from Ghazipur flower market

An improvised explosive device (IED) stuffed with RDX and ammonium nitrate was found inside an unattended bag at the Ghazipur flower market here today, but it was later defused, officials said. The explosive was kept in an iron box and Read More …

Myanmar military carrying out operation against anti-India terrorists inside their territory

On Friday, Myanmar military forces reportedly carried out operations against anti-India insurgent groups operating from Myanmar. The government said that several anti-India insurgent groups had set up their camps areas close to Myanmar’s border with India and the security forces Read More …

Jammu and Kashmir: Sharp rise in IED Attacks, Casualties and Seizures as Terrorists Pick Up Tips from Naxals

This year’s biggest worry for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir is last year’s data on attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs), their seizures, and their rampant use by terrorists. According to official data, jihadists have started adopting the Naxal Read More …

India: 5-kg IED recovered near India-Pakistan border in Punjab

Just a month ahead of the Assembly polls in Punjab, a special task force (STF) of Punjab Police on Friday recovered a 5-kg improvised explosive device (IED) and Rs 1 lakh in cash near the India-Pakistan border. The seizure from Read More …

Jammu and Kashmir: IED expert among three JeM militants killed in Pulwama shootout

An IED expert was among three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants killed in an encounter with security forces in the Chandgam area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday, police said. Police have identified the slain as Mir Owais resident of Ashmander Read More …

India: Assam Rifles Soldier Killed, Another Injured In Manipur Blast

An Assam Rifles soldier was killed and another injured when two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were detonated at Lilong Usoipokpi Sangomsang in Thoubal district on Wednesday, the police said. The blasts took place when troops of the 16 battalion Read More …

India: Security forces seize huge cache of explosives near Myanmar border

The Assam Rifles seized a huge cache of explosives and war-like stores near the Myanmar border in Mizoram on Friday, officials said on Saturday. Based on specific information, Assam Rifles along with Mizoram police, launched an operation at Mawhre village Read More …

India: Two injured in Naxal IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Two workers were injured when a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxals went off near a pump house in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Tuesday, a police official said. The incident took place at around 11 am near Khodgaon Read More …

Jammu and Kashmir: IED expert among four militants killed by security forces in Pulwama district

Four militants, including an IED expert, were killed in twin encounters with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. While two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in Shopian district, two Ansar Gazwat-ul-Hind ultras were gunned down in Read More …

India: Meghalaya Police recovers live grenade, ammunition, 2 IEDs in separate operations in West Garo Hills

Meghalaya Police on Monday evening carried out two separate counter-insurgency operations in the West Garo Hills district and recovered a grenade, ammunition and two IEDs. During an operation, the Meghalaya Police in West Garo Hills recovered one live grenade and Read More …

India: 72 Arrested For Disturbing Order After Bomb Hurled In Kolkata Civic Polls

As many as 72 people were arrested for allegedly disturbing law and order during Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections on Sunday, the police said. One person was arrested for allegedly hurling bombs in the Sealdah area, in which three voters Read More …

India: Greyhounds ASI injured in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Telangana

A Greyhounds Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) engaged in anti-extremist combing operations in Cherla mandal in the district has suffered injuries after suspected Maoists triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) on Wednesday morning. The incident took place on Battinapalli and Read More …