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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How Did Indian Army DESTROY Pakistani Posts in Operation Sindoor? Army Reveals Strategy In a bold and decisive move, the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor in Jammu & Kashmir’s Poonch sector, targeting and destroying multiple Pakistan Army posts along the LoC. An Indian Army officer.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:32Published on May 21, 2025

Peaceful Morning In Jammu And Kashmir After 4 Days of Conflict \| Normalcy Returns After Ceasefire Several cities across Jammu and Kashmir, including Akhnoor, Jammu, Poonch, and Rajouri, witnessed a peaceful morning on Sunday with no reports of firing or shelling overnight—marking a return to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:39Published on May 11, 2025

India ANNIHILATES Pakistan Launch Pads Near Jammu After Drones, Missiles Target Civilian Areas In a decisive retaliatory strike, the Indian Army destroyed a Pakistani post and terror launch pad near Jammu, used for launching tube drones into Indian territory. This comes after Pakistani shelling.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on May 10, 2025

Jammu, Samba, Poonch Blackout \| India Destroys Pak Drones \| Explosions Heard, Sirens Blaze In a dramatic escalation, the Indian military successfully destroyed multiple Pakistani drones in Jammu, Samba, and Poonch regions, leading to widespread blackouts. Explosions rocked the area as air.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:51Published on May 9, 2025

India Vs Pakistan BREAKING: Heavy Shelling Along LoC in Uri, Poonch Kills 1; Indian Army Retaliates Amid escalating tensions, Pakistan initiated unprovoked heavy shelling and gunfire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri and Poonch sectors late Thursday night, killing one civilian and injuring.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:48Published on May 9, 2025

‘Pak attacked Gurudwara’ \| ‘Attempt to cause communal discord’ \| ‘India’s unity a challenge to Pak’ The Indian government has called out Pakistan’s blatant lie that it was not targetting any religious places. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed the media that Pakistan had targetted a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:51Published on May 9, 2025

India-Pak Tensions \| Pak Attacks Civilians \| Indiscriminate firing along the LoC \| Ground Report After India launched 'measured, focused & non-escalatory' strikes on terror camps in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, Pakistan resorted to targetting civilians on the Indian side by opening.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:43Published on May 8, 2025

Frustrated Pak Army Shells Poonch Civilians After India Hits Terror Camps In Pakistan \| Op SINDOOR Tensions soared along the LoC as Pakistani forces shelled villages in Jammu and Kashmir, killing many—among them a woman and two children—and injuring several others. Poonch district faced the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:16Published on May 8, 2025

Lance Naik Dinesh Killed In Pakistani Shelling After Operation Sindoor \| India Mourns Braveheart Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar was killed in Pakistani shelling just hours after India launched Operation Sindoor. The 32-year-old from Haryana leaves behind a pregnant wife, two children, and a grieving.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on May 8, 2025

15 Indian civilians killed, 40+ Injured \| Pak opens fire at LoC \| India-Pak Tensions Hours after India targetted terror camps inside Pakistani territory via its precision missile strike in its Operation Sindoor, Pakistan resorted to opening indiscriminate fire and heavy shelling at the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on May 7, 2025

India-Pakistan War: Explosive Attack Video Surface \| Indian Fighter Jets ROAR Across Pakistan Border In this raw, unfiltered footage, Indian fighter jets roar across the skies near the Pakistan border, following the high-intensity Operation Sindoor airstrikes targeting terror camps in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published on May 7, 2025

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J&K govt staffer dismissed for drug case links The 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 on June 1, 2025
Poonch police book man for misusing social media platforms Poonch 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 on June 1, 2025
She died in my arms: Poonch mourns lives lost in Pak shelling In 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 on May 31, 2025

'We know govt jobs won't compensate': Amit Shah lends support to Poonch residents in first J&K visit post Operation Sindoor Union 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 on May 30, 2025
'It was a huge threat': Army destroys live Pakistani shell in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch The 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 on May 20, 2025
23 'subversive elements' booked under PSA in Srinagar Jammu 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 on May 17, 2025
3 more terrorists killed in Kashmir, total 6 in 48 hours In 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 on May 15, 2025

Situation normal at Jammu, Poonch; no shelling reported overnight India 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 on May 11, 2025
Complete blackout in Poonch as escalations with Pakistan continue Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch has observed a total blackout amid escalations with Pakistan. DNA - Published on May 9, 2025
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Mortar attack in Poonch, Rajouri, Akhnoor Mortar attack in Poonch, Rajouri, Akhnoor DNA - Published on May 8, 2025	Pakistan shelling kills 12, prompts evacuation in J&K border districts Following 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 on May 7, 2025
12 dead in Pakistan shelling across LoC, Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch worst hit Pakistani 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 on May 7, 2025	Seven dead, 38 injured as Pakistan Army targets civilian areas along LoC in J&K Pakistani 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 on May 7, 2025
Four dead as bus falls into Poonch gorge A 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 on May 6, 2025	PoK man detained near LoC in J&K’s Poonch IndiaTimes - Published on May 6, 2025
Army busts terror hideout in J&K's Poonch; IEDs, wireless sets, clothes recovered Security 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 on May 5, 2025	Indian Army retaliates against unprovoked small arms firing by Pakistan The 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 on May 4, 2025
Pakistan violates ceasefire for fourth consecutive night, India responds Pakistani 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 on April 28, 2025	J&K villagers in border areas prepare 'Modi bunkers' as tensions rise along LoC after Pahalgam terror attack Following 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 on April 26, 2025
Search ops in 6 Jammu districts intensified to track down hiding terrorists Security 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 on April 25, 2025	Searches launched in J&K’s Poonch after brief firefight with terrorists Security 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 on April 15, 2025
Terror conspiracy: NIA files chargesheet against Pakistani handler, 2 others The 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 on April 15, 2025	Joint search operations continue after contact made with terrorists in J-K's Poonch According 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 on April 15, 2025
Pakistan opens unprovoked fire, breaks truce along LoC in Poonch sector Pakistani 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 on April 2, 2025	'Unprovoked firing': What Indian Army said on Pakistan violating ceasefire at LoC in J&K's Poonch IndiaTimes - Published on April 2, 2025
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Soldier hit by bullet from across LoC in J&K’s Rajouri An 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 on March 12, 2025	Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri Army 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 on February 19, 2025
Pak attempts terror push with ceasefire breach in Poonch Pakistani 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 on February 12, 2025	JCO found dead near barracks in Jammu's Poonch IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2025
Two terrorists shot as Army foils infiltration bid in J&K's Poonch IndiaTimes - Published on January 30, 2025	Ahead of Republic Day, IED found in J&K's Poonch Alert 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 on January 20, 2025
Poonch accident: Army chief, CM condole tragedy IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2024	5 soldiers die, as many injured as Army vehicle falls into J&K gorge An 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 on December 24, 2024
5 soldiers killed in an accident in J&K's Poonch IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2024	Army jawan killed in mine blast in J&K's Poonch An 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 on December 9, 2024
J-K: Grenade attack by terrorists on Army post in Poonch; no casualties Terrorists 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 on December 4, 2024	Over 26,000 aspirants participate in army recruitment rally in J&K's Poonch IndiaTimes - Published on November 17, 2024
Terror activities surge in J&K: 44 killed, including security personnel and civilians as attacks spread to 6 districts beyond Rajouri, Poonch Militant activities have expanded beyond Rajouri and Poonch to six more districts in Jammu this year, resulting in 44 fatalities, including 18 security personnel. This surge in violence has prompted.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 11, 2024	Searches continue in Poonch & Kathua Security forces have intensified search operations in Jammu's Kathua and Poonch areas following recent shootouts with terrorists. This escalation occurs just days before the first phase of assembly.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 16, 2024
J-K: Joint operation of Army and police underway in Poonch to nab hiding terrorists in forest The operation is underway in the hilly forest area of Pathanateer in Mendhar sector of Poonch district. IndiaTimes - Published on September 16, 2024	Two simultaneous encounters under way in Poonch & Kathua of Jammu region, operations continue Security forces engaged terrorists in gunfights in Mendhar sector of Poonch and Bani area of Kathua district. Additional troops were deployed to reinforce the cordon. These incidents follow recent.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 15, 2024
After overnight gunfight in Poonch ends; fresh one erupts in Kathua A fresh encounter broke out between police and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, with both sides exchanging fire in a forested region. This follows an overnight gunfight in Poonch's Pathanateer.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 15, 2024	Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch The gunfight began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation following information about the presence of terrorists in the village. DNA - Published on September 15, 2024

Poonch District, India

District of Jammu and Kashmir administered by India in Jammu & Kashmir

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