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2005-04-18 Afghanistan/South Asia

Four Pakistani terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir

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Posted by john 2005-04-18 6:23:24 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 THE Rashtriya Rifles (RR), the counter-insurgency force in Jammu and Kashmir, would add more strength with three new battallions being raised for the state. The force, which has a strength over 70,000, would focus on pro-people and iron fist policy for the terrorists.

Since 1989, RR has eliminated 6,511 terrorists, while 5,697 were arrested.

Giving more details, he said that 863 terrorists had surrendered, besides the recovery of 10,475 weapons, 7,685 kgs of explosives, 2,040 radio sets and 804,106 rounds by the troops during the last over decade.

Three RR batallions were being raised in the state, which would add another 3,000 soldiers to the force. The RR has five commands in the state with Delta Force in Doda, Romeo Force in Rajouri, Victor Force in Kashmir, Kilo Force in Kupwara and Uniform Force in Reasi.

Picture of RR soldier

Posted by john 2005-04-18 7:44:15 PM|| 2005-04-18 7:44:15 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Fascinating, john. Thanks!

Posted by trailing wife 2005-04-18 7:48:56 PM|| 2005-04-18 7:48:56 PM|| Front Page Top

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