Indian paramilitary troops stop a Kashmiri woman during a curfew imposed on the Kashmiri summer capital in Srinagar on July 19, 2013. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
SRINAGAR: The Indian army said it had killed 12 suspected militants in Kashmir in a forested area along the de facto border that divides the territory between India and Pakistan on Friday.
Five rebels were killed during a gun battle with the army on Thursday in Hafrada forests, 100 kilometres from Srinagar, the main city of Indian Kashmir.
"The operation was launched on specific intelligence about the presence of a group of terrorists," an officer told media, asking not to be named.
Further operations beginning on Monday saw another seven men killed around the Pak-India border, known as the Line of Control, army general Gurmit Singh told reporters.
Singh said the militants belonged to Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba groups.
About a dozen militant groups have been fighting Indian forces in Kashmir since 1989 seeking independence for the region or a merger with Pakistan.
The violence has declined during the last decade but the fighting has left tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians dead.
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I request all my friends from Pakistan or India, on this board, to mark that any time I repeat any time a civil government in Pakistan moves to normalize relations with India the Establishment in Pakistan presses the gas pedal to full and the terror attacks increase, charges and counter charges begin and press is utilized to fan the hate India campaign. Simple the bread, butter and and jam of Pakistan Army is hate India. If there is peace and borders open then what will be the use of the Army? Wonder if this will be put on board.
@Tera: hahaha
@Maverick: India is not out to prove to the world we are a democracy. The world already recognizes us as the worlds largest democracy (for all our flaws and short comings). Before you preach to us the virtues of democracy, maybe you should practice it at home. Perhaps, give the people of Baluchistan, Sindh and Pakhtoonwa the right exercise their franchise. The right to decide whether they should be a part of Pakistan or not. Come and preach to us after you have practiced what you are demanding of us.
@Maverick: "If you believed in democracy, you would give the Kashmiris their right to self-determination. But you Indians are scared witless of the results"
Absolutely right! Look at the results when that was done by India in 1947!
"Just wondering how this number of militants/freedom fighters/ terrorists managed to pass through Pakistani Army lines (undetected???) to get across?????"
@numbersnumbers: I hope you understand the concept of "covering fire." The Pakistan army offers covering fire so that the terrorists can be pushed into the Indian side. They hide in the dense forests before dispersing away on to their respective missions.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/560208/border-skirmishes-india-claims-soldier-killed-by-pakistan-firing/ www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-24426-Pak-Army-soldier-martyred-by-Indian-firing-at-LoC
@Azhar Ali: A foolish pipe dream. Just look at the state of the Muslim world and we all know who is winning.
ET has been totally India's and Indians' representative online newspaper the promoter of only the India's and Indians' stances/standpoints true and ET is good enough to prove Pakistan guilty and responsible.......
Please note that the India-Pakistan border, along with the "LOC" through Kashmir, is one of the most heavily guarded and fortified border areas in the world! Just wondering how this number of militants/freedom fighters/ terrorists managed to pass through Pakistani Army lines (undetected???) to get across?????
Pakistan army needs to understand that they. Cannot bring back the 90s. If they feel that after 2014 once more they will unleash unemployed jihadis from Western border on an unprepared India, they need to know, India is no longer unprepared. Also the whole world views this type of terrorism differently now than it did in 1990s.
@Ace: Freedom fighter has to elong to the land. These terrorists are pushed across the borders and hence cannot be classified as freedom fighters. Secondly Nelson Mandela followed the path of Mahatma Gandhi and believed in non violence. Hence that comparison is totally of the mark. If however you compared hem to George Washington for instance, I would say George Washington did not kill ordinary British civilians as these terrorists do.
@Alter Ego: We are ready to support Baluchistan.
Why do some Pakistani kids try to publish their fake comments by using names of Indian users? I've seen someone use 'Babloo' and 'Water Bottle' so far. Are you too ashamed of being a Pakistani that you can't use your own name? Or maybe it has to be something with the overall Pakistani psyche - trying to fool others in any way possible is in their genes it seems. Immatures.
@Azhar Ali: You mean people wearing the Kameez and Saalwar followed by Burqa clad women in tow with dozens of children hanging around controlling the world?
Would Indian army be nice enough to tackle the talibans in the Waziristan area? Obviously our army can't do its job so we the victims of terrorism are asking your help.
@Azhar Ali
The true believers on their white horses with shiny swords ride into battle with the shouts of “Allah Akbar”. Islam shall triumph.
The last I checked the news, these primitive horsemen with shiny swords were meeting their match with technology like drones, air power, tanks etc. Also, quite a few of these horsemen have been clamoring to get visas and asylum to wetsern countries, were the horses are having a tough time getting past immigration and security.
The true believers can fantasize all they want with their primitive thought process of angrily shaking their swords in impotent rage, while they will be eliminated and shunned by the rest of the world with modern technology.
From Syria to Af-Pak, Islam is triumphing over Islam!
@What the....?: Looking forward to revokation of 2003 Ceasefire Agreement.
@Azhar Ali:
You know, both Indians like me and Pakistanis can spot a faker like you.
It's very clear from your writing that you are an Indian Hindu pretending to be a Pakistani muslim.
It won't work buddy.
Don't try too hard, next time.
@Azhar Ali
The true believers on their white horses with shiny swords ride into battle with the shouts of “Allah Akbar”.
If absurd wishes were white horses, people like you would definitely ride,
What's all this about Pakistan Army fighting AGAINST terrorists? Wouldn't that make it fratricide?
@Azhar Ali: I don't blame you. ->
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-great-trickledown-brainwash/1149960/0
@Polpot:
1,700 Indian soldiers killed to be precise. And what for? Pakistan still controls the heights- read what your own newspapers have to say:
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/near-tiger-hill-point-5353-still-pakoccupied/488505/
Just wait for a while. Someday, one of these Indian army officers will confess publicly that all of those killed, were just innocent civilians. Don't you Indians see how you have reddened the greenery of this beautiful Indian-occupied valley with the blood of innocent Kashmiris?
“To forgive a terrorist is God’s job, to make that meeting happen is Indian Army’s job”! Brilliant!!
Pakistan calls itself an able ally in the war on terror. Now, twelve terrorists were killed. So Pakistan is presumably very happy and grateful. You're welcome, Pakistan. Anytime.
@BruteForce:
If you believed in democracy, you would give the Kashmiris their right to self-determination. But you Indians are scared witless of the results.
India: the world's biggest democratic sham.
Stop being hypocrites and try practising what you preach for a change.
@ Azhar Ali: Islam shall will be victorious
Yes indeed. Its winning in Pakistan, Syria, Iraq and Egypt where Muslims are killing Muslims to have the final victory. No tax on day dreaming.. Carry on...
Azhar ali : The madness continues with messages like yours. We can see Islam truimphing in the Land of the Pure. Unfortunately the rest of the world does not want this mayhem in their lands. So does the Indian army
@Alter Ego:
"The Indians are fighting a losing battle." They will eventually win because they are at least fighting militants and militants are small in number as compared to Indian Army. Pakistan has yet to start fighting militants.
Tribune, please note, someone using my name 'Babloo'. Pakistanis should applaud that Indian forces killed some terrorists.
These so called 'militants' aren't terrorists, they're freedom fighters, the Indians are just using an old shtick colonialists have used before them.
Nelson Mandela was once considered a terrorist, and now he's considered one of the best leaders of our time.
@Azhar Ali: You sound like a troll from across the border.
@Azhar Ali: To use shiny sword you create condition like 5th century & I think whole Muslim world working hard to achieve that goal. Whenever rest of world moving in 21st century with great zeal. Singh
Thank God that the IA was not sleeping nor hid in nullahs,
Indian and Isreali Armies are the best for this terrorists. Keep up the good work.
Population control policy-send some to middle east and other hot spots, Drones in the sky, Indian army on one side and Afghan army on the other side.
@Azhar Ali:
So you are saying in Pakistan, the TTP will win.
@Faizan:
Sorry Faizan.
The word Enemy is rarely used in responsible Indian media.
Even the terrorists are not Indian enemy. They are just brainwashed illiterates that Pakistan uses to its advantage,
Islam shall will be victorious. From West to East. From North to South. From the waters of Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. From Siberia to Cape Horn. The true believers on their white horses with shiny swords ride into battle with the shouts of "Allah Akbar". Islam shall triumph.
No surprise that it coincides with Jon Kerry's visit to Pakistan. Indian always create "News" on such occasions
India army motivational poster I saw: "To forgive a terrorist is God's job, to make that meeting happen is Indian Army's job"! Brilliant!! Maybe if the Pak army and politicians actually tried some counter-terrorism, things might be a bit more peaceful on your side of the border.
@Alter Ego: Don't cry for us(kashmiris).....we know better than you.
@Maverick:
"How many more are the Indians going to kill before they realise the Kashmiris dont want to and never will be a part of India?"
You know this, how? Don't you believe in Democracy?
good shooting practice.........send them more.................
@Ali: "what pakistani army says? no one killed?" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Its like Kargil.....U kno wat I mean.
The Indians are fighting a losing battle. Pakistan should step up their support for the Kashmiri freedom fighters. Inshallah, victory will be theirs.
How many more are the Indians going to kill before they realise the Kashmiris dont want to and never will be a part of India?
pakistan will never learn what could be effect of Terrorism support.
what pakistani army says? no one killed?
@Faizan: Is it something different on your side?
@faizan: You missed one more thing. Pakistan.
Great showing by Indian army.... Pakistani Army can borrow a leaf from our army's book and go after the terrorists on their soil now.
Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish.
in indian army's view: KASHMIRis=Militants
SHAME ON US INDIANS
Ok, so now i guess the synonym for Enemy is Militant or Terrorist ?