"Acting on intelligence inputs, multiple surveillance cum ambushes were deployed in general area Panjtirthi, Kathua by Indian Army, JK Police and CRPF. Suspicious movement was observed on the night of March 31, leading to an exchange of fire. Search and destroy operations launched at firs
Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched information-based operations in Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Chandel, Senapati, Jiribam, and Bishnupur districts of Manipur between 26 March - 29 March. Twenty-nine weapons, Improvised Devices, grenades, ammunition, and other war-like stores have been recover
The team has commenced site reconnaissance for establishing the Field Hospital and is currently undergoing orientation of the Area of Operations, the Indian Army said.
Two C-17 aircraft carrying a 118-member Indian Army Field Hospital Unit, along with 60 tonnes of relief material, have landed in Myanmar as part of India's Operation Brahma after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday.
A 118-member team from the elite Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill, is set to take off for Myanmar shortly, along with essential medical equipment and supplies.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday condemned those responsible for the Kathua encounter, especially those from across the border, and said their actions will not weaken the bond of brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir or India.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held on Saturday for Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty during the Kathua anti-terrorist operation.
In relentless operations since March 27 in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, the Rising Stars Corps of the Indian Army has eliminated two terrorists under 'Operation Safiyan' which has led to the recovery of war-like stores. However, the operation is still underway.