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Forest Department Employee Among Five Arrested in Terror Network Crackdown in J&K

In a significant anti-terror operation ahead of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, security forces arrested five individuals in Kishtwar and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Among those held is a Forest Department employee accused of facilitating terrorist activities, while three youths missing since May 31 were apprehended in Shopian with explosives, ammunition, and other incriminating material. Jun 19, 2026
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J&K's Bandipora Woman Delivers Baby on Roadside After Hospital Discharge, Probe Sought

A woman in J&K's Bandipora district allegedly gave birth on a roadside within 30 minutes of being discharged from a government hospital, triggering public outrage and demands for an inquiry into possible medical negligence. The incident comes amid an ongoing high-level investigation into the death of a pregnant woman at GMC Rajouri, further raising concerns about maternal healthcare services in the Union Territory. Jun 19, 2026
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Indian Army Repatriates Pakistani Youth Who Inadvertently Crossed LoC in Kashmir's Kupwara

The Indian Army on Friday repatriated a Pakistani national, Asad Khan, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on June 12. After completing legal formalities, Khan was handed over to Pakistan Army officials at the Aman Setu in Teetwal. The Army described the move as a reflection of its commitment to humanitarian values and military professionalism. Jun 19, 2026
Afghanistan claims airstrikes on ISIS sites in Pakistan

Afghanistan claims airstrikes on ISIS sites in Pakistan

The development comes amid rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, following recent disputes over cross-border strikes. Earlier this month, Afghanistan strongly protested Pakistani airstrikes that allegedly killed 13 civilians, including children, accusing Islamabad of violating its airspace and international law Jun 19, 2026