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Mar 28, 2019
Four militants with alleged links to Hizbul Mujahideen, LeT killed in encounters in J&K’s Shopian, Kupwara districts
Four militants were killed in two encounters with security forces in Shopian and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said -
Mar 27, 2019
Killing of Atif Mir: It's time security forces sensitised locals in Kashmir against cooperation with foreign terrorists
Those who claim that North Kashmir has changed for the better in comparison to the South which has become increasingly turbulent over the last couple of years, should think again. The killing of young Atif Mir, who was all of 12-years-old by a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist after being held hostage while an operation of the security forces was underway, reflects how little has changed in this lawless area in the last few years -
Mar 22, 2019
LeT militants kill 12-yr-old after holding him captive in Kashmir's Hajin; 'it's not jihad, but ignorance' says boy's family
LeT militants killed a 12-year-old boy after taking him hostage when security forces chanced upon them during a search and cordon operation Hajin area of Kashmir -
Mar 22, 2019
Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir: Two JeM terrorists killed in Baramulla; one militant dies in Shopian
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Imamsahib area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian, following information about the presence of militants there. a gunfight ensued. -
Mar 18, 2019
One CRPF jawan killed, six injured in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada; gunfight still underway
One CRPF jawan was killed and five others were injured in an attack by naxals in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Monday, officials said -
Mar 04, 2019
Large number of casualties in terror encounters in Kashmir point to need of deploying NSG commandos for such ops
The NSG's core efficiency is in counter-terrorism, counter-hijacking operations and proximate security for the VVIPs. They were used during the 90s in limited operations in Kashmir. The force uses state of the art weapons such as corner shot rifles and wall radars to neutralize targets. -
Feb 27, 2019
Two JeM militants killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian; arms and ammunition recovered
Two JeM militants, including a Pakistani national, were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir -
Feb 18, 2019
Pulwama encounter: Three JeM militants including 'mastermind' of 14 Feb attack killed in Pinglan; four army jawans killed
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, including Kamran, the commander who allegedly masterminded the attack on the CRPF convoy in Pulwama on Thursday, were on Monday killed in an encounter with security forces in the district. -
Feb 18, 2019
Pulwama encounter updates: Third JeM militant killed; brigadier among eight security personnel injured
Pulwama encounter LIVE updates: Eight security personnel have been injured in the Pulwama encounter. The security forces have killed third JeM militant in the ongoing encounter. -
Feb 10, 2019
Kulgam encounter: Five militants killed in gunfight in J&K's Kellam Devsar area; four CRPF soldiers injured in stone pelting
The forces had cordoned the Kellam Devsar area in Kulgam on Saturday following information about the presence of militants in the area. As the search operations were underway in the area, the militants opened fire, triggering a gunfight.
