Search Operations Launched in J&K After Terror Suspects Spotted
Search operations have been initiated in the Doda and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of terror suspects being spotted.
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Search operations have been initiated in the Doda and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of terror suspects being spotted.

The closure of Poonch medical college in Azad Kashmir is jeopardizing the academic year of 500 students, prompting a senior government official to urge its immediate reopening.

Polling in seven constituencies of Poonch in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has been postponed by the election commission due to security concerns, while voting in four other constituencies will proceed as scheduled.
A terrorist hideout has been successfully busted in Poonch, prompting the launch of extensive search operations across the Jammu and Kathua regions.

A school in Jammu and Kashmir is under scrutiny after implementing a rule prohibiting students from wearing bindis, tilaks, and kalavas, which the Chief Education Officer of Poonch has called a 'copy-paste' error and summoned the principal for an explanation.
Heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the deaths of at least 18 people. The Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage has been suspended, and several regions are on high alert.

A personal security guard of former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas was shot dead after his convoy came under fire in the Tain-Dhalkot area of Poonch district.

Heavy rainfall triggered a flood-like situation in the Mendhar sub-division of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to sharply rising water levels and the rescue of 25 people.
The Indian Army conducted a large-scale mock drill in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, simulating a terrorist attack to bolster operational readiness along the LoC and hinterland.
Jammu and Kashmir Police apprehended a 31-year-old Pakistani national, Rayees Khan, on Sunday after he allegedly crossed the Line of Control into Indian territory in the Balakote sector.
Two soldiers were wounded in an accidental grenade blast in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Details regarding the circumstances of the blast are under investigation.

A 14-year-old boy from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been detained by the Indian Army in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, after he crossed the Line of Control (LoC). The minor is currently in custody.

The search for militants in the Rajouri-Poonch forests has entered its eighth day, with drones and helicopters deployed to assist in the operation.
The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector, resulting in the killing of an intruder.
An Indian soldier manning the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, died of a suspected cardiac arrest.

The Indian Army plans to hire 800 porters in the Rajouri and Poonch regions for its newly raised 279 Porter Company, which will operate for 179 days under the Ministry of Defence.

A Pakistani drone was detected along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, leading to the Indian Army opening fire.

The joint security forces on Wednesday recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), arms and ammunition in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Pooch district.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission has ordered re-polling at several polling stations in two constituencies within Poonch Division’s Bagh district, following initial polling on Monday.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal announced that voting for the remaining Poonch division seats might be held by August 20-21, citing security reasons for the decision.

A bomb planted on a minibus near Damascus, Syria, resulted in the deaths of at least two people and injured thirteen others. Syrian officials confirmed the incident occurred in a predominantly Druze area outside the capital.
A Pakistani drone was sighted over Kathua's Hiranagar sector, prompting a security search, alongside reports of Islamabad's military build-up along the border and an anti-terror operation in Poonch.
A massive boulder struck a tempo on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, resulting in two fatalities and four injuries, while separate landslides narrowly missed officials on the Jammu-Poonch highway.
Flash floods and landslides have caused significant devastation in the Poonch-Rajouri belt of Jammu and Kashmir, leaving 11 people dead and several others missing.
Security forces recovered 215 rounds of Pika gun ammunition from a terrorist hideout in Poonch, while a search operation continued in Rajouri for two terror suspects captured on CCTV.
Army chief General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas along the Line of Control. He reviewed the region's security situation and counter-infiltration grid.

Indian Army troops have apprehended a 31-year-old Pakistani man after he crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in the Balakote sector of Poonch, marking the third such incident this month.

A Pakistani man, identified as Mohammad Sajjad (26), was arrested while attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district. He is a resident of Polas village in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK).

Activists and supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) dispersed their gatherings in Rawalakot, Poonch district, amid fears of a major crackdown by authorities.
A massive fire has engulfed the Bufliaz Central Market in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, destroying 13 shops in the incident.

Hamas and Hezbollah flags were seen flying at an anti-Israel protest, occurring shortly after a public condemnation of a terror plot against Jewish people. The display of these flags sparked controversy following the condemnation.
India is commemorating the one-year anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a significant military response against terrorism that reshaped its war doctrine. Prime Minister Modi and the armed forces have highlighted the operation's success and India's firm resolve, while issuing warnings to Pakistan.
An Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) died after a fall during an anti-terror operation in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Poonch observed a complete shutdown as the Shia Muslim community mourned Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and protested against the US and Israel. Security forces were on high alert across the district. Similar demonstrations occurred in Srinagar, with protesters condemning alleged US and Israel-led strikes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

In Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Army troops attempted to down a Pakistani drone that briefly entered Indian territory but it retreated to PoK.

The third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections has commenced, with voting underway in the Bagh and Haveli districts of Poonch Division. Citizens are casting their ballots in this crucial electoral stage.

Pakistan has deferred the third phase of elections in Poonch and Palandri districts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) days before polling, following widespread protests.

Poonch has taken center stage in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) election finale, with polling for 11 seats scheduled for August 10.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari reiterated his warning to the PML-N, stating their 'countdown' has begun, and announced his party's movement for rights would extend nationwide, including a rally in AJK's Poonch.
A fresh landslide in the rain-affected Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir has killed seven people, bringing the total death toll from recent incidents to 17.
India's Narcotics Control Bureau seized five kilograms of high-grade heroin in Poonch district, arresting an alleged smuggler during a raid in Kosalyain village in what is considered one of the largest drug hauls in the border region.

One person was killed and several injured in fierce clashes between protesters and law enforcement personnel along a key road linking Arja and Rawalakot district in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

The Indian Army Chief visited forward areas in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, to review the prevailing security situation and meet with senior military officials.

A Pakistani national was caught near the Line of Control in Poonch, marking the second such incident in two days. Officials reported no incriminating material was found, and the individual is currently undergoing questioning by security and intelligence agencies.

Security forces conducting a search operation in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, recovered Pakistani currency notes and a paper slip listing suspected Pakistani mobile numbers, prompting an investigation.

A massive fire broke out around 5 am, engulfing and destroying an entire row of eight shops made of wood and tin in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District.
The Indian Army successfully foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. One terrorist was eliminated during the operation.
Jammu and Kashmir's State Investigating Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against Sabar Hussain from Poonch for allegedly aiding Lashkar-e-Taiba/TRF militants involved in the killing of a government employee two years ago.

A border resident spotted the mortar shell lying in a secluded area of Brari village in the Sawjian sector and alerted the Army unit and the local police post, they said.

Indian Army intercepted a Pakistani drone in Poonch, while CBSE postponed exams due to the ongoing Iran-Israel war.
Security forces have successfully recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and ammunition during an operation in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.