Bandipora: One of 2 civilians held 'hostage' by terrorists rescued

March 21, 2019 18:49

Security forces, with the help of locals, on Thursday rescued one of the two civilians held 'hostage' by terrorists after a search operation in the Hajin area of Jammu and Kashmi's Bandipora district, police said.

Security forces launched a search operation in the area following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police spokesman said.

"Two civilians were held hostage by the terrorists. With the assistance of security forces, police and community members, one civilian has been rescued while efforts are on to rescue another," he said.

The spokesman said the hostage still with the terrorists is reportedly a minor. -- PTI

Image only for representation.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Mayawati sacks nephew Akash as party co-ordinator, heir

Announcing it on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said she has taken the decision in the interest of the party and the movement and till the time Anand gains "full maturity".

In Pictures - Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar supremo Sharad Pawar were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths...

IPL PIX: Samson sizzles, but Royals lose to DC

Sanju Samson's entertaining half-century went in vain as Rajasthan Royals suffered a 20-run defeat against Delhi Capitals.

BJP candidates Hans Raj Hans, Dinesh Babbu again face farmers' ire in Punjab

As part of protests, farmers ask questions to BJP leaders and show them black flags for not agreeing to their demands.

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

A voter turnout of 60.19 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal.