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Poonch district, India: District of Jammu and Kashmir administered by India in Jammu & Kashmir
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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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..
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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.
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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..
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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..
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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.
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Terrorists exchange fire with security forces in J&K's Poonch


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J-K: 40 foreign terrorists active in Poonch-Rajouri sectors, security tightened

It is emerging that there are around 35-40 foreign terrorists active in the area and operating in small teams, with two-three in each one of them.
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Terrorists shoot at J&K police team in Poonch


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Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Poonch district


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PoK man detained near LoC in J&K's Poonch


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PoK national apprehended by Indian army in Poonch's Mankote

"PoJK national apprehended by Indian Army in KG sector Mankote area of district Poonch after the national cross over LoC," Poonch Police said.
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Search underway in J&K's Poonch after gunfight with terrorists


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Security forces launch search for terrorists in Poonch


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Search near Pakistan border in J&K after 3 armed men spotted

Security forces in Jammu search near India-Pakistan border to track down armed men, suspected as Pakistani terrorists, after an ambush on an IAF convoy in Poonch district. The search was near Tarnah..
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PM Modi contradicts his own slogan of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas': Farooq Abdullah

"His (Modi's) recent statements where he is talking about Muslims as outsiders, giving birth to more children, frightening Hindus by claiming that their properties, including the mangalsutras of their..
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IAF convoy ambush: Brief gunfight in J&K’s Poonch, search op enters Day 7


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Sketches of Pakistani terrorists out amid search op in Poonch attack


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Congress, opposition echoing 'voice of Pakistan': BJP

At a press conference, BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi cited a statement by National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah where he warned the BJP brass about Pakistan being a..
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Charanjit Singh Channi clarifies 'stuntbaazi' remark on Poonch attack, says 'statement was distorted'

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi issued a clarification on Monday over his alleged remarks on the recent terror attack incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and said that his..
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J&K: Senior Army officer visits Poonch after terror attack on IAF convoy

Senior officials from the Army, police, and paramilitary visited Poonch to oversee a massive search operation where terrorists attacked an IAF convoy on Saturday, an official said.
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Congress' Charanjit Singh Channi sparks controversy with 'pre-poll stunt' remarks on Poonch terror attack

Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi's controversial remarks on the recent terror attack in Poonch have stirred a political debate. Channi alleged that the attack was a pre-election..
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Attack on IAF convoy: Several detained, op to flush out terrorists enters second day in J&K's Poonch


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I remember Raj Dharma remark of Vajpayee, says Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav responds to PM Modi's accusations regarding Godhra train burning case and reservation issues, mentions Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'Raj dharma' remark. He also condemns the militant attack in..
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Search operation underway after terror attack on Air Force convoy in J&K's Poonch

Security troops conducted a search operation on Sunday morning in response to a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force convoy the day before, in which one member was killed, sources said. Additional..
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'Shameful and sad': Kharge, Rahul condemn terror attack on Air Force's convoy in Poonch

Kharge and Rahul Gandhi mourned IAF attack in Poonch, condemning the terrorists. Injured personnel evacuated to Udhampur. Rashtriya Rifles unit conducts search operations. Elections ongoing in Jammu..
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1 IAF man dead, 4 wounded in Poonch attack

An IAF personnel died and four others were wounded Saturday evening following a gunfight that ensued when terrorists ambushed their trucks traversing a mountain road amid dense forest cover in Poonch..
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IAF convoy attacked by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch

Five soldiers were injured after terrorists open fired on two security vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch
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Govt teacher held with hand grenades in Poonch; terror hideout busted in Rajouri


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J&K woman, who entered PoK with infant daughter, repatriated

A 22-year-old woman and her daughter were repatriated from PoK to Poonch after crossing the LoC. There is still no clarity on where they have stayed for one month but the sources said that they might..
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Army opens fire on Pakistani drone in J&K's Poonch


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Villagers allege army ‘torture’ in Poonch ambush crackdown

Five villagers detained by the army after a terror ambush in J&K's Poonch last month, which resulted in the deaths of four soldiers, have reported severe torture during their detention. The disclosures..
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Agniveer killed, 2 wounded in landmine blast along LoC in J&K

A young soldier enlisted through the Agniveer scheme was killed and two Army colleagues were wounded in a landmine explosion in Nowshera sector along LoC. The fallen soldier was identified as Ajay..
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Search on for terrorists who fired on Poonch army convoy

Security forces in the Krishna Ghati sector of J&K's Poonch are conducting searches to find terrorists who fired on an army convoy. No casualties were reported. Concurrently, another operation is..
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Forest fire erupts in J-K's Poonch, Army launches operation

A major forest fire broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, prompting a swift response from the Army and other security agencies. The fire posed a threat to both people and infrastructure in..
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RR unit involved in J&K 'custody deaths' shifted out

The Army is shifting out the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) battalion involved in the alleged custodial torture and death of three civilians in J&K's Poonch last month, while three parallel inquiries are..
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J-K: Terrorist attack on Army in Poonch, search operations launched

This is the second terror attack on the Army in the region in the past few weeks.
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Terrorists reportedly attack Army vehicle in J&K's Poonch, security forces launch operation

An incident of firing took place late Friday evening in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, prompting security forces to launch an operation, officials said. A defence spokesperson said details of the..
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NIA files chargesheet against Pakistan terrorist, two overground workers

NIA on Tuesday filed a chargesheet at the special NIA court in Jammu against a Pakistani terrorist and two overground workers affiliated with an offshoot of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit over..
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Hideout busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, arms, ammunations recovered


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Poonch attack: Rajnath Singh holds security review, says there should be end to terrorism in J&K

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, visit Jammu to review security after the Poonch attack on army vehicles. Singh prays for the injured army personnel and..
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh reaches Jammu to review security situation in J&K

Defence minister Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir to review security situation after terrorist ambush in Poonch. He is accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande and received by Lt Governor..
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit J-K today, six days after Poonch attack

The minister's visit comes following the death of four army personnel, two of them captain, during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district last week.
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Search for terrorists continue in Poonch-Rajouri forests


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Farooq pushes for Pakistan dialogue, cites ‘Gaza’ warning

Farooq Abdullah, the NC president, urged the Centre to resume talks with Pakistan to end terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, warning of a 'Gaza-like situation' if it did not. He demanded a probe into the..
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Poonch civilian deaths case: Changing Army officers won't solve the issue, says Farooq Abdullah


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'Lord Ram must be wondering...': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal over death of Army personnel in Rajouri

After the death of four army personnel in Rajouri, Kapil Sibal expressed grief and questioned the behavior of those who talk about Lord Ram. He criticized the BJP for not embodying the traits of Lord..
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Former J&K CM Mehbooba claims villagers near Poonch ambush site tortured; officials confirm 10 civilians in hospital

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti raises serious allegations of people being detained and tortured in Army custody near the terrorist ambush site in Poonch district. The discovery of bodies of three men..
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Army chief visits Poonch, exhorts commanders to conduct ops in 'most professional manner'

Army Chief General Manoj Pande visits ground zero in Poonch to track down terrorists behind ambush that left four soldiers dead. General Pande exhorts commanders to conduct operations professionally,..
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Poonch: Army initiates Court of Inquiry as police lodges murder case over killing of 3 civilians

The Army has initiated a Court of Inquiry into the alleged murder of three civilians who were picked up for questioning after a terrorist attack in Poonch. The incident has sparked allegations of..
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Army chief arrives in Jammu to review security situation amid anti-terror operation in Poonch

Army chief General Manoj Pande arrived in Jammu to review the security situation amid an ongoing operation to track down terrorists involved in an ambush that killed four soldiers in Poonch. General..
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