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It's called the visual docking guidance system. It cost Rs 3.25 crore when it was installed this year at Mumbai airport.

With an aim to enhance efficiency of Village of Defence Guards (vdgs), Army organised a training capsule at Chhatroo Village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Village Defence Guards (vdgs) in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, opened fire after spotting suspicious individuals near a house. Security forces initiated a search operation, extending it to adjacent villages. Originally known as Village Defence Committees, vdgs were revamped in 2020 to offer improved self-defence and are now financially compensated. Search efforts are ongoing.

The city airport is carrying out a pilot study with an Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-vdgs) to guide pilots from the taxiway to the stop position in the apron’s parking bay next to the integrated terminal building.

Reasi Police have bolstered village-level defence by forming 97 new Village Defence Guard (VDG) groups. This initiative includes replacing 726 aged personnel and recruiting 1,902 new members to enhance security preparedness across the district's remote and sensitive areas.

The vdgs (Village Defense Guards) have been asked to remain vigilant during the Republic Day celebrations, because there is a chance that terrorists will try to disrupt the peace. They have also been activated along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, in the Kathua and Samba districts. This is because the twin terror attacks in Dhangri village in Rajouri district last week killed seven people, including two children.

An Indian Army JCO was killed and three others critically injured during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. Security forces engaged in a firefight with terrorists believed responsible for the recent killing of two Village Defence Guards. The operation was launched after the discovery of the vdgs' bodies in the Keshwan forest area.

In response to increased terrorism, the Army and J&K Police are training around 600 village defence guards in Jammu on using automatic rifles and tactical drills. This initiative aims to enhance local security ahead of the state assembly elections from Sept 18 to Oct 1, following earlier training sessions in Rajouri, Doda, and Kishtwar regions.

Defence Guards in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district fired upon spotting suspicious movement near a house. Security forces initiated a search operation, extended to nearby villages, and remain on high alert ahead of upcoming assembly elections. Originally known as Village Defence Committees, Village Defence Guards were formed to counter terror attacks, receiving monthly remuneration since 2022.

Two village defense guards, Nazir Ahmed and Kuldeep Kumar, were found dead in a forest in Kishtwar district, Jammu, after being abducted and killed by suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. The unarmed men were grazing cattle when they were taken. Their deaths sparked outrage and calls for increased security measures from villagers.

In Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, a JCO was killed and three soldiers were injured during a gunfight with terrorists in Keshwan forest. The terrorists, suspected to be from the Jaish-e-Mohammed group, were also responsible for the recent abduction and killing of two village defence guards. Security forces have intensified operations to counter the surge in terrorist activities in the region.

Flanked by J&K BJP spokesperson Balbir Ram Rattan, BJP media secretary Dr. Pardeep Mahotra and BJP social media in-charge Ankit Gupta, former BJP minister Sunil Sharma told media persons recalling that there was a time when terrorism was at its peak and innocent people were being killed mercilessly.

A village defence guard fired shots after reportedly spotting a terror suspect in Rajouri's Kalakote area. Security forces have intensified surveillance and anti-terror operations in the Chenab region and frontier districts. Meanwhile, village defence guards are receiving enhanced training to bolster grassroots security, and a suspected Pakistani drone was briefly sighted near the International Border in Samba.

Two village defense guards were tragically killed in Kishtwar, Jammu, by the Kashmir Tigers, a group linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. The group claimed responsibility and threatened others who support security forces. This incident follows a series of terrorist attacks and heightened security operations in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the volatile situation in the region.

Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian Army has intensified security measures by providing specialized training to Village Defence Groups (vdgs) in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district. This initiative aims to bolster security along sensitive border areas, equipping local communities with essential skills in weapon handling and tactical response.

Indian Army organised an interactive session with Village Defence Group (VDG) members of Ramban district and were briefed about security and regional stability in detail with special emphasis on Amarnath yatra.

20-25 Foreign Terrorists, Armed With M4 Carbines, Operating In Small Groups Within 30-40sqkm Area

Security forces engaged terrorists in a fierce gun battle in Kathua's Billawar forests on Wednesday. Following a tip-off about suspicious movement, a joint operation led to a firefight with a group of two to three ultras. The encounter continued despite challenging conditions, with the area cordoned off. This incident is part of ongoing counter-terror operations across the region.