Burhan Wani: News
15 Aug 2021
Jammu And KashmirTerrorist Burhan Wani's father hoists national flag in J&K's Pulwama
Muzaffar Wani, the father of slain Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani, today unfurled the Indian national flag at a government school in Tral, Pulwama, as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day.
03 May 2019
Jammu And KashmirTerrorist Burhan Wani's last aide, seen in viral picture, killed
The last terrorist seen in Hizbul Mujahideen ex-chief Burhan Wani's photo, which went viral four years ago, was killed in an encounter in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, said reports.
10 Dec 2018
IndiaSAARC meet: PoK minister present, Indian diplomat walks out
An official of the Indian High Commission in Pakistan staged a walkout of a SAARC meeting over the presence of a minister from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) at the event.
06 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirWanted terrorist could be hiding in Punjab, high alert sounded
A high alert has been sounded in Bathinda and Ferozepur districts of Punjab after intelligence reports claimed wanted terrorist Zakir Musa could be hiding in the area.
11 Nov 2018
IndiaPakistan must do soul-searching on India's legitimate concerns: Omar Abdullah
Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistani Government must to do some soul searching on India's legitimate concerns to make way for a process of engagement on Kashmir, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has said.
28 Sep 2018
IndiaSushma Swaraj leaves SAARC foreign ministers' session midway
In a huge snub to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left a meeting of the SAARC foreign ministers early. It was also attended by her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
25 Sep 2018
IndiaPakistan won't abandon peace efforts despite India's reluctance, says Qureshi
India's reluctance to hold talks with Pakistan doesn't mean Islamabad will close doors on its efforts to promote peace in the region, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said, days after Delhi canceled the Foreign Minister-level meeting in New York.
01 Sep 2018
Hizbul MujahideenWho is Riyaz Naikoo, Kashmir's most wanted and dreaded terrorist
After the abduction and release of kin of policemen in Kashmir, Riyaz Ahmed Naikoo, largely known as a 'moderate' terrorist, has taken the centerstage.
26 Aug 2018
Jammu And KashmirLocal youths joining militant groups in Kashmir highest since 2010
Dangerous trends have started surfacing on the militancy front in J&K with nearly 130 youths joining various terror outfits this year, the highest since 2010, and a majority of them affiliating themselves with groups ideologically aligned with the al-Qaeda.
16 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirTwo months after 'Burhan Boys' killed, terrorists release another group-photo
Two months after security forces eliminated all 11 men seen in the 'Burhan's Boys' photo, terrorists have released another, this time with 14 men posing with guns.
09 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirIPS officer's brother among new recruits to join Hizbul Mujahideen
In what is bound to give sleepless nights to security forces, the terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen released photographs of its new recruits on the death anniversary of its poster boy Burhan Wani.
08 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirAmarnath Yatra suspended for a day on Wani's death anniversary
On the occasion of Burhan Wani's death anniversary, authorities have suspended the Amarnath Yatra today.
26 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirSena slams BJP-PDP breakup; says BJP starting 'election politics' again
The Shiv Sena today slammed the BJP over the BJP-PDP break-up in Jammu and Kashmir and accused the BJP of again starting "election politics" in J&K.
22 Jun 2018
Jammu And KashmirCongress leader says Kashmiris would prefer independence, sparks row
Congress leader Saifuddin Soz's book has sparked a controversy of sorts in which he backed former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf's views that Kashmiris would prefer independence, if given a chance.
10 May 2018
Indian Army'Azadi' isn't possible, you can't fight army: Rawat to Kashmiris
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has urged Kashmiri youths to understand "azadi" isn't possible and that it's a futile fight. "You can't fight the army," he said.
08 May 2018
IndiaWhy are terrorists heroes for liberal media?
Two days back, Indian Army eliminated a certain terrorist called Mohammed Rafi Bhat. Forces brought along his family to convince him to surrender, but he didn't yield. In my humble view, he died the death he deserved.
07 May 2018
Jammu And KashmirAll 10 terrorists who posed with Burhan Wani killed
Two years ago, Burhan Wani's killing triggered a wave of violence in restive Kashmir, which eventually led to the deaths of more than 100 civilians and security personnel.
01 Apr 2018
JammuAuthorities miss deadline for digitization of land-records in Jammu, Srinagar
Authorities in Jammu and Srinagar have failed to meet the deadline set to complete the first phase of a project to digitize the land records in the two districts, and they now aim to complete the project by March next year.
13 Nov 2017
Jammu And Kashmir90% dip in stone-pelting incidents 'thanks to the Kashmiri people'
2017 seems to have brought a new lease of life to Kashmir. Stone-pelting incidents have come down by as much as 90%, says J&K DGP SP Vaid.
23 Oct 2017
Jammu And KashmirRajnath: Former IB chief Dineshwar Sharma to be J&K interlocutor
To address strife-torn J&K's problems, Union HM Rajnath Singh announced that former Intelligence Bureau (IB) director Dineshwar Sharma will initiate dialogue in the insurgency-hit state.
24 Sep 2017
IndiaZakir Musa: Won't rest till India is "liberated"
The Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, a Kashmir-based al Qaeda affiliate led by former Hizbul Mujahideen leader Zakir Musa, has issued a statement that they will not rest until "occupied Hindustan" is "liberated."
27 Aug 2017
IndiaMusa's al-Qaeda linked terror group calls for pan-India jihad
India has been grappling with handling violence fuelled Pakistan-based terror groups.
25 Aug 2017
Jammu And KashmirIs drug addiction going to bring doom for Kashmiri youths?
Kashmir is fighting terrorism. But is drugs the problem that needs immediate attention?
14 Aug 2017
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Yasin Itoo, Burhan Wani successor, killed in encounter
In a big boost for security forces, Yasin Itoo alias 'Ghaznavi', who was fulfilling slain terrorist Burhan Wani's role as Hizbul Mujahideen commander, was killed in an encounter in J&K's Shopian yesterday.
12 Aug 2017
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Stone pelters helped al-Qaeda Chief Zakir Musa escape
After security forces cornered al-Qaeda India Chief Zakir Musa and his aide in a house at Noorpora in Tral, massive clashes erupted there.
11 Aug 2017
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Al-Qaeda India chief Zakir Musa cornered in Tral
On 11th Aug, al-Qaeda's Kashmir head Zakir Musa was reportedly trapped by security forces in south Kashmir's Tral area in Pulwama sector.
22 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirContinuous shelling by Pakistan hits education sector in Kashmir
Continuous shelling by Pakistan has hit J&K's education scenario. At least one school premise has been heavily damaged.
15 Jul 2017
Jammu And Kashmir3 terrorists shot down near Tral (J&K), 1 in hiding
In an encounter ensuing between terrorists and security forces, 3 terrorists have been killed in Tral.
12 Jul 2017
Narendra ModiAmarnath attack reprehensible, killed civilians exercising right to worship: US
The US State Department has called the attack on the Amarnath pilgrims "reprehensible" as "civilians were killed as they were exercising their right to worship".
11 Jul 2017
Narendra ModiAmarnath attack: LeT carried out assault masterminded by Pakistani terrorist
J&K police said the attack on Amarnath pilgrims was carried out by the Lashkar-e-Taiba under the supervision of Pakistani terrorist Ismail.
10 Jul 2017
Narendra ModiTerror attack: 7 Amarnath pilgrims killed, 3 policemen injured
In Anantnag, at least seven people were killed and 14 injured when an Amarnath convoy was attacked by the terrorists.
10 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirHow has Kashmir changed in the last 25 years?
There's tension and conflict in Kashmir. In the last few years, even before Burhan Wani's death, a wave of anti-India sentiment has spread.
08 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirBurhan Wani's death anniversary: Pak violates ceasefire, 2 civilians killed
On Burhan Wani's death anniversary, Pakistani Army resorted to unprovoked shelling across the LoC in Poonch area of J&K on Saturday, killing 2 civilians and injuring 3 others.
07 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirHeavy security deployment in Kashmir on Burhan Wani's death anniversary
A day before former Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani's first death anniversary, about 20,000 security personnel and 214 companies have been deployed in the Valley.
04 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirHow unrest has crippled Jammu and Kashmir's economy
In July 2016, Indian security forces killed the Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani.
03 Jul 2017
Hizbul MujahideenBurhan Wani effect: More youth take up militancy in Kashmir
While the security forces have been working hard to control violence in Kashmir valley, the situation seemingly shows no signs of improvement other than isolated instances of military victories.
27 Jun 2017
Jammu And Kashmir7-day long protest to mark Burhan Wani's death anniversary
The United Jehad Council (UJC) called out to people from sides of the Line of Control (LoC) to join in the week-long programme to pay tribute to the slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Burhan Wani.
06 Jun 2017
Jammu And KashmirAnother Uri-like attack foiled in J&K
Alertness of two CRPF jawans, along with timely intel about possible terrorist attacks, helped forces foil a raid on their camp in Sumbal town of J&K's Baramulla on June 6.
31 May 2017
ISISZakir Musa's caliphate calls divide Hizbul Mujahideen
Intelligence sources revealed that ousted Hizbul Mujahideen commander Zakir Musa's call for establishing an Islamic caliphate in Kashmir and to kill Kashmiri separatist leaders has created fractures within the organization's ranks.
29 May 2017
Hizbul MujahideenHere's all about the new tech-savvy Hizbul chief
The Hizbul Mujahideen has appointed Riyaz Naikoo as the new chief of its Kashmir wing, after the army killed the former commander Sabzar Bhat in an encounter recently.