Poonch District, India
District of Jammu and Kashmir administered by India in Jammu & Kashmir
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Poonch or Punch is a district of the Jammu division of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. With headquarters in the town of Poonch, it is bounded by the Line of Control on three sides. The 1947–48 war between India and Pakistan divided the earlier district into two parts. One went to Pakistan and the other became part of the then-Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Twin landslides kill Vaishno Devi devotee, Poonch school kidA series of unfortunate landslides struck Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the loss of two lives. A pilgrim died near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, prompting a temporary suspension of the yatra. In..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jammu and Kashmir: Army's northern commander reviews Pir Panjal region securityLt Gen Pratik Sharma, Commander of the Indian Army's northern command, visited Bimber Gali Brigade to assess operational readiness along the Pir Panjal region, including Poonch and Rajouri districts...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Landslide kills minor in J&K’s PoonchIndiaTimes - Published | |
Search operation yields arms, ammo cache at Khanetar Top in J&K’s PoonchSecurity forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district have seized a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during a search operation in the Khanetar Top area. The joint operation by the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Search operation in Poonch: Arms, explosives recovered; Indian Army’s Romeo Force and J&K Police’s joint operationIn Poonch, a joint operation by the Indian Army and J&K Police uncovered a large cache of arms and explosives in Khanater Top's dense forests. Separately, authorities in Kupwara seized properties..IndiaTimes - Published | |
J&K: Terror hideout busted in PoonchSecurity forces in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, have successfully dismantled a terrorist hideout, seizing a significant cache of arms and ammunition. This operation, conducted jointly by the J&K..IndiaTimes - Published | |
J&K's Rajouri: Army opens fire after suspicious movement near LoC; massive search operation under wayArmy troops initiated firing upon detecting suspicious activity near the Line of Control in Rajouri, triggering extensive search operations across multiple locations in Poonch, Samba, and Kathua..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistani infiltrators forced to retreatPakistani intruders were forced to retreat after Indian Army soldiers opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Sunday. The incident triggered a brief..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jammu and Kashmir: Raids in Poonch to bust terror linksJammu and Kashmir police conducted raids at eight locations in Poonch, targeting individuals associated with Pakistan-based terrorists. The operation aimed to dismantle terror infrastructure and thwart..IndiaTimes - Published | |
J&K govt staffer dismissed for drug case linksThe Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated Shabir Hussain, a Jal Shakti PHE employee, following his arrest in a narcotics case. Hussain, a PHE khalasi in Poonch, was implicated in an FIR under the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Poonch police book man for misusing social media platformsPoonch Police have taken action against Ajaz Ahmad, a resident of Salian-Surankote, for allegedly misusing social media to disrupt peace and social harmony. Authorities stated that Ahmad has been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
She died in my arms: Poonch mourns lives lost in Pak shellingIn May, relentless shelling in Poonch near the LoC claimed 14 civilian lives and wounded over 65, leaving a trail of devastation and fear. Homes were destroyed, families displaced, and a seminary was..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'We know govt jobs won't compensate': Amit Shah lends support to Poonch residents in first J&K visit post Operation SindoorUnion Home Minister Amit Shah visited Poonch, J&K, following Operation Sindoor, assuring support to families affected by Pakistan's attacks. Job letters were distributed to relatives of those killed...IndiaTimes - Published | 'It was a huge threat': Army destroys live Pakistani shell in Jammu & Kashmir's PoonchThe Indian Army's bomb disposal squad safely detonated a live shell fired from Pakistan near a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, averting a potential disaster. Residents expressed relief..IndiaTimes - Published |
23 'subversive elements' booked under PSA in SrinagarJammu and Kashmir Police have detained 23 individuals in Srinagar under the Public Safety Act, citing threats to national security and public order. These individuals, labeled as terror associates and..IndiaTimes - Published | 3 more terrorists killed in Kashmir, total 6 in 48 hoursIn Jammu and Kashmir, security forces killed three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Tral. This followed another clash where three Lashkar-e-Taiba men were killed in Shopian. Authorities have urged..IndiaTimes - Published |
Situation normal at Jammu, Poonch; no shelling reported overnightIndia said on Saturday that Pakistan has violated the understanding reached between DGMOs of the two countries earlier in the day on stoppage of firing and military action and that the Indian Army is..DNA - Published | Complete blackout in Poonch as escalations with Pakistan continueJammu and Kashmir's Poonch has observed a total blackout amid escalations with Pakistan.DNA - Published |
MEA Briefing on India Pakistan Tension: Pakistan attacked Gurudwara, in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, other religious places deliberatelyMEA Briefing on India Pakistan Tension: Pakistan attacked Gurudwara, in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, other religious places deliberatelyDNA - Published | Multiple loud explosions heard in Poonch, Akhnoor, RajouriMultiple loud explosions heard in Poonch, Akhnoor, RajouriDNA - Published |
Mortar attack in Poonch, Rajouri, AkhnoorMortar attack in Poonch, Rajouri, AkhnoorDNA - Published | Pakistan shelling kills 12, prompts evacuation in J&K border districtsFollowing India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan initiated heavy artillery and mortar fire along the LoC in J&K, resulting in a tragic loss of civilian lives, including children, and numerous injuries...IndiaTimes - Published |
12 dead in Pakistan shelling across LoC, Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch worst hitPakistani Army's shelling in Jammu and Kashmir's border areas, including the Line of Control, resulted in at least 12 fatalities, including four children, and 57 injuries. Poonch district was the worst..IndiaTimes - Published | Seven dead, 38 injured as Pakistan Army targets civilian areas along LoC in J&KPakistani forces shelled villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Seven people died, including a woman and two children. Thirty-eight others sustained injuries. Poonch district..IndiaTimes - Published |
Four dead as bus falls into Poonch gorgeA passenger bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district resulted in the tragic loss of four lives, including an Army soldier on leave, and left over 40 individuals injured. The bus, en route..IndiaTimes - Published | PoK man detained near LoC in J&K’s PoonchIndiaTimes - Published |
Army busts terror hideout in J&K's Poonch; IEDs, wireless sets, clothes recoveredSecurity forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district discovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a destroyed terrorist hideout, including IEDs and wireless sets. This discovery follows a..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Army retaliates against unprovoked small arms firing by PakistanThe Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the LoC in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajauri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor areas of the Union Territory..DNA - Published |
Pakistan violates ceasefire for fourth consecutive night, India respondsPakistani troops have violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control for the fourth consecutive night, initiating unprovoked firing in the Poonch and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir, according..IndiaTimes - Published | J&K villagers in border areas prepare 'Modi bunkers' as tensions rise along LoC after Pahalgam terror attackFollowing the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, residents in the remote border villages of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, are preparing their underground bunkers, locally known as "Modi bunkers." These..IndiaTimes - 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 |
Terror conspiracy: NIA files chargesheet against Pakistani handler, 2 othersThe NIA has charged three individuals, including a Pakistan-based handler, in a terror conspiracy linked to arms seizures in J&K's Poonch. Abdul Aziz, Munawar Hussain, and Nazir Hussain face charges..IndiaTimes - Published | Joint search operations continue after contact made with terrorists in J-K's PoonchAccording to a post by the Indian Army's White Knight Corps on X, the search efforts were conducted along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police to prevent the terrorists from escaping.DNA - Published |
Pakistan opens unprovoked fire, breaks truce along LoC in Poonch sectorPakistani soldiers violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Poonch, J&K. Indian troops responded effectively, maintaining control over the situation. This incident follows earlier breaches..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Unprovoked firing': What Indian Army said on Pakistan violating ceasefire at LoC in J&K's PoonchIndiaTimes - Published |
Lt Gen PK Mishra takes over as new GOC of Nagrota-based White Knight CorpsLieutenant General PK Mishra assumed command of the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, relieving Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva. The Corps Commander emphasized maintaining operational excellence and promoting..IndiaTimes - Published | Pakistan violates ceasefire at LoC in Poonch, Indian Army retaliatesIndiaTimes - Published |
Soldier hit by bullet from across LoC in J&K’s RajouriAn Indian Army soldier stationed at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir was injured by cross-border firing from Pakistan in the Rajouri district. The incident occurred at Kalsiyan of Nowshera..IndiaTimes - Published | Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J&K’s RajouriArmy personnel successfully intercepted an infiltration attempt by terrorists along the Line of Control in J&K’s Sunderbani sector on Wednesday, leading to enhanced surveillance measures. This..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pak attempts terror push with ceasefire breach in PoonchPakistani soldiers violated the ceasefire by firing in J&K's Poonch district, aiming to push terrorists into India. The Indian border guards responded effectively with equal force, and there were no..IndiaTimes - Published | JCO found dead near barracks in Jammu's PoonchIndiaTimes - Published |
Two terrorists shot as Army foils infiltration bid in J&K's PoonchIndiaTimes - Published | Ahead of Republic Day, IED found in J&K's PoonchAlert Army troops in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district detected and successfully defused a ready-to-use Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during an intensified security operation ahead of Republic..IndiaTimes - Published |
Poonch accident: Army chief, CM condole tragedyIndiaTimes - Published | 5 soldiers die, as many injured as Army vehicle falls into J&K gorgeAn Army vehicle transporting soldiers of the 11 Maratha Light Infantry veered off the road and plunged into a gorge near an advanced post in Poonch, J&K, resulting in the death of five soldiers and..IndiaTimes - Published |
5 soldiers killed in an accident in J&K's PoonchIndiaTimes - Published | Army jawan killed in mine blast in J&K's PoonchAn Indian Army soldier, Havildar V Subbaiah Varikunta, was tragically killed in a mine blast while on patrol along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. He was part of a..IndiaTimes - Published |
J-K: Grenade attack by terrorists on Army post in Poonch; no casualtiesTerrorists lobbed two grenades at an Army post behind an Army camp in the Surankote area. While one of them exploded, the other did not and was subsequently defused by experts during the search..DNA - Published | Over 26,000 aspirants participate in army recruitment rally in J&K's PoonchIndiaTimes - Published |
