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14 May

Punjab CM and Western Command Commander Bolster Border Security and Disaster Readiness

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArmy, Border, Cm bhagwant maan, Defence, Disaster, Punjab, Security

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday underscored the need for deeper Civil Military Synergy in Punjab during a meeting with Western Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, with both sides agreeing to strengthen coordination on border management, internal security, disaster response, and operational preparedness in the strategically important border state. The meeting, held in Chandigarh, also focused on expediting ongoing projects in border areas and evolving a coordinated framework to tackle emerging security and humanitarian challenges. During the maiden meeting between the Army Commander and the Chief Minister since Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh assumed…

Assam Tinsukia: Terror Attack on Army Camp Leaves 3 Soldiers Injured

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National Times Bureau :- Three Indian Army personnel sustained minor injuries after terrorists opened fire on a security forces’ camp in the Kakopathar area of Assam’s Tinsukia district early Friday, a defence spokesperson said. According to the official, the attack took place around 12.30 am when terrorists fired multiple rounds at the Kakopathar Company location from a moving vehicle. The alert troops immediately retaliated while taking necessary precautions to prevent any harm to nearby civilian houses. “The terrorists fled the area after carrying out speculative firing using automatic weapons in response to the Army’s effective retaliation,” the spokesperson stated. He…

Bathinda Blast: Army Operation Ongoing, 90% Explosives Neutralized

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National Times Bureau :- The army-led operation to safely dispose of explosives at a Bathinda residence continues, a week after a blast at Gurpreet Singh’s house. According to officials, 90 percent of the seized explosive material has been destroyed so far, with the remaining stock scheduled for neutralization in the coming day. The Counter Explosive Device Unit, forensic team, and bomb disposal squad reached the site from Delhi early Friday morning. The operation, which began at 9 a.m., has been carried out under strict safety protocols, with the area cordoned off to prevent any civilian access. Three small blasts occurred…