Kishtwar
Town and district headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir
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Kishtwar is a town, municipality and administrative headquarter of the Kishtwar district in the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. The district was carved out of the Doda district in 2007. and is located in the Jammu division. The town of Kishtwar is situated at a distance of 209.5 km (130.2 mi) from the summer capital of Srinagar, and 211.5 km (131.4 mi) from the winter capital of Jammu. A large ground locally called as Chowgan ground is located in the heart of the town. The old name of Kishtwar was "Kashtvatha" as mentioned in Rajtarangni of Kalhana Pandita written in 1148 CE.
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Forces hunt for terrorists in Kishtwar’s forestsA joint team of the Army and J&K Police continued a cordon-and-search operation in Kishtwar district. They extensively combed the dense forests to hunt terrorists. The operation, which started on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Gunfight erupts in Kishtwar, 3 Jaish terrorists trappedSecurity forces and terrorists engaged in a gunfight in Kishtwar's Dachhan area following a targeted search operation based on intelligence inputs. Suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, believed to be..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Encounter in Kishtwar: Terrorists open fire on search teams; gunfight breaks out in J&K forestIndiaTimes - Published | |
Woman dies as VDG member fires accidentally in KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published | |
J&K: Kishtwar operation enters Day 3Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district have been engaged in a joint anti-terror operation for three days in the Kuchal-Chatroo forested area. The operation, initiated based on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Kishtwar ahead of Amarnath YatraAn encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Wednesday, i.e., July 2, said an official.DNA - Published | |
Search operation launched in Kishtwar to trace suspected terroristsSecurity forces initiated a search operation in the Singhpora forest area of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday following intelligence reports indicating the presence of suspected..IndiaTimes - Published | |
One jawan killed, two terrorists gunned down in ongoing operation in J-K's KishtwarA jawan lost his life during the ongoing operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar. Earlier in the day, two terrorists were gunned down by the security forces in an encounter which..DNA - Published | |
Soldier killed during encounter with terrorists in J&K's KishtwarA soldier died in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, named 'Op Trashi,' is ongoing in Chhatru. Joint forces initiated it after intelligence about 3-4..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Encounter between terrorists & security forces under way in J&K's KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published | |
Search ops in 6 Jammu districts intensified to track down hiding terroristsSecurity forces have intensified search operations across six districts of the Jammu division to locate terrorists believed to be hiding in forest areas. This follows a gunfight in Udhampur where a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Searches launched in J&K’s Poonch after brief firefight with terroristsSecurity forces initiated a large-scale combing operation in Surankote's Lasana village, Poonch district, following a brief exchange of fire with terrorists on Monday night. Additional troops have been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC, Army JCO killed during encounter with terroristsAn Indian Army JCO was killed in a gunfight with terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control in Jammu's Akhnoor sector, marking a ceasefire violation by Pakistan. This incident..IndiaTimes - Published | J&K: Two terrorists killed in ongoing Kishtwar encounterIn a successful counter-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, the Indian Army has eliminated two Pakistani terrorists. The operation, conducted in the Chhatru area amidst..IndiaTimes - Published |
Terrorist killed in Kishtwar, combing operations continue in UdhampurIndiaTimes - Published | Massive combing operation launched in KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published |
4 killed, 2 missing as vehicle plunges into a J&K riverIn Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, a speeding Bolero fell into a deep gorge, causing the death of four passengers in their twenties and leaving two others, including the driver, missing. Authorities and..IndiaTimes - Published | Engineer suspended for dereliction of duty, snow-clearance ops underway in J&K's Kishtwar-DodaThe deputy commissioner of Doda suspended the assistant executive engineer due to poor performance and neglect in clearing snow-blocked rural roads in Doda and Kishtwar districts. An inquiry revealed..IndiaTimes - Published |
VDGs fire at terror suspects; CASO launched in J&K’s KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published | A day after Kashmir, drive against ‘SIM card misuse’ in Samba and KishtwarJammu and Kashmir police expanded their operation against potential misuse of SIM cards to Jammu's Samba and Kishtwar districts on Sunday, following a similar drive in Kashmir on Saturday. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorist sentenced to life by NIA special court in terror conspiracy caseA special court in Lucknow sentenced Kamar-Uz-Zaman to life imprisonment. He was involved in a Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen terror conspiracy. Zaman planned attacks in Uttar Pradesh and other areas. He received..IndiaTimes - Published | Army launches probe into alleged ill-treatment of civilians during Kishtwar operationThe Indian Army's White Knight Corps is investigating allegations of civilian mistreatment during a counterterrorism operation in the Kishtwar sector on November 20, 2024. The operation, initiated by..IndiaTimes - Published |
J-K: Army officer martyred, 3 soldiers injured in gunfight with terrorists in KishtwarThe encounter broke out around 11 am when joint search parties of the Army and police intercepted the terrorists in the Keshwan forest.DNA - Published | J-K: Fresh encounter breaks out in Kishtwar between security forces, terroristsAn encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Sunday, police said.DNA - Published |
J&K forces kill terrorist duo, find bodies of 2 slain village guards near rivuletTwo terrorists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation followed the discovery of an arms cache at a terrorist hideout. In a separate incident in..IndiaTimes - Published | J-K: Police recover bodies of two village defence guards killed in Kishtwar terror attackEarlier on Thursday, terrorists killed two VDG members identified as Nazir Ahmed and Kuldeep Kumar, both residents of the Kuntwara area in Kishtwar.DNA - Published |
Jaish terrorists killed two village guards in Jammu’s KishtwarTwo village defense guards were tragically killed in Kishtwar, Jammu, by the Kashmir Tigers, a group linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. The group claimed responsibility and threatened others who support..IndiaTimes - Published | Jaish terrorists killed two VDG members in Kishtwar, encounter begins in Sopore in north KashmirIndiaTimes - Published |
J&K Assembly polls: 11.11% turnout recorded till 9 am in first phase of pollsIn the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections, a voter turnout of 11.11% was recorded by 9 am, with Kishtwar leading at 14.83%. Voting commenced at 7 am under stringent security measures..IndiaTimes - Published | Undertrial in Pulwama terror attack case shifted to Jammu GMCH from Kishtwar jailBilal Ahmed Kuchay, a 27-year-old undertrial prisoner connected to the Pulwama terror attack, was transferred from Kishtwar District Jail to Jammu GMCH’s ICU due to health complications. Arrested in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Modi govt will bury bid to revive 90s-like terrorism in J&K: Amit ShahDuring a campaign rally in Kishtwar, Union home minister Amit Shah promised that the Modi government would eradicate terrorism in J&K. He criticized the National Conference-Congress alliance for..IndiaTimes - Published | 4 Indian Army personnel injured in gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's KishtwarEarlier today, two terrorists were killed in an encounter at J&K's Khandara, Kathua, by security forces.DNA - Published |
Indus Water Treaty team inspects dams in JammuA delegation under the Indus Water Treaty inspected two upcoming hydel power projects in Jammu’s Kishtwar. The delegation included international experts and neutral members from various countries...IndiaTimes - Published | Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude hits J-K's KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published |
Earthquake hits Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir todayIndiaTimes - Published | Two Nepalese, Delhi man among 5 held for illegal extraction of forest produce in KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published |
J-K court declares 23 terrorists based in Pakistan, PoK proclaimed offendersA court in Jammu and Kashmir has declared 23 terrorists from Kishtwar district proclaimed offenders. The court has given them one month to appear before it in connection with registered cases, or their..IndiaTimes - Published | Security forces recover 2.5kg IED from near Kishtwar power project, defuse it safelyPrompt action by a joint team of security forces on Monday evening led to the recovery and defusion of a 2.5kg improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists near Dul Hasti Power Project in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Two injured in separate bear attacks in J&K's KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published | Kishtwar police file chargesheet against two terroristsJammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against two terrorists — including Mohammad Amin Bhat alias Jahangir Saroori, the longest surviving Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist — at the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Three Hizbul OGWs detained under PSA in KishtwarThree overground workers associated with Hizbul Mujahideen were detained in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The individuals had been named in previous FIRs and were involved in anti-national..IndiaTimes - Published | Man arrested with 560 gelatin sticks in J&K’s KishtwarKishtwar Police arrested a man carrying 560 gelatin sticks weighing around 74kg in his car from the outskirts of the town on Sunday evening. The vehicle was seized and a case was registered against the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Brother of HM A++ category terrorist detained under PSA in KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published | Eight dead in rain-related tragedies in Jammu & Kashmir’s KathuaAt least eight people died in four rain-related accidents in Bani area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Wednesday, even as district authorities closed schools in Kishtwar, Doda, Rajouri and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Three dead as vehicle rolls down gorge in J&K’s KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published | Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi and parts of north IndiaDelhi and several parts of North India experienced tremors on Tuesday as a result of an earthquake that struck the region. The quake, of 5.7 magnitude on the Richter scale, occurred 30km southeast of..IndiaTimes - Published |
4 of a Bakerwal family killed as tree falls on them in KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published | J&K SIU raids 4 POK-based terrorists in KishtwarIndiaTimes - Published |
Seven dead, three hurt in Kishtwar accidentIndiaTimes - Published | Army grounds ALH Dhruv chopper fleet after J&K crashThe Army has temporarily grounded its fleet of ALH Dhruv choppers following a crash in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on May 1 in which one soldier was killed and two others were injured. This is the..IndiaTimes - Published |
