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Apr 13, 2019
Two militants killed in ongoing encounter between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian
Two militants were killed in an encounter between militants and security forces in an orchard in the Gahand area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, early on Saturday. -
Mar 28, 2019
Two bodies recovered from site of encounter between terrorists, security forces at Shopian, search operations underway
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Army and Jammu and Kashmir police had launched a joint operation to nab or eliminate terrorists in the Keller area of Shopian district. -
Feb 27, 2019
Jammu and Kashmir Police confirms Pakistani among two JeM terrorists killed in Shopian encounter
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed in an encounter in Shopian on Wednesday, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Police. -
Jan 24, 2019
Militant-turned-soldier Lance Naik Nazir Wani, who was killed in an encounter in Shopian, to be posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra
Lance Naik Nazir Wani, who was killed in an encounter with militants in the Kashmir Valley, will posthumously be awarded this year's Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award. -
Jan 22, 2019
Two militants killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian; clashes ensue after civilians pelt stones at security forces
Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday, a day after three unidentified militants were killed in the state's Budgam district. According to reports, local residents began to pelt stones at the security forces after the militants were killed in Shopian's Zainapora area. Several civilians are believed to have been injured in the clashes that ensued. -
Nov 27, 2018
Three militants killed in two J&K encounters: Suspected Zakir Musa aide killed in Tral; 2 LeT terrorists gunned down in Pulwama
As per reports, the slain militant is believed to be a member of Zakir Musa led group Ansar Ul Ghazwatul Hind (GNS). The encounter took place after a joint team of army, CRPF and SOG cordoned off Hafoo in Tral following inputs about the presence of militants. -
Nov 27, 2018
One jawan, two terrorists killed in ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam; second gunfight underway in Pulwama
Two encounters broke out between militants and security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in Kulgam and Pulwama districts respectively. Both the encounters are currently underway. -
Nov 27, 2018
Lance Naik Nazir Ahmed Wani: Former militant who joined army after returning to mainstream dies in encounter, tributes pour in
Wrapped in tricolour, the body of the decorated soldier was taken to his native village Ashmuji in Kulgam and handed over to family members. Wani was a militant initially and became a counter-insurgent after he realised the futility of violence, a senior Army officer accompanying the coffin said. -
Nov 25, 2018
Six militants, one soldier killed in Shopian encounter; civilian dies in 'clashes after gunfight'
The encounter in Shopian began while security forces were carrying out a cordon and search operation in the area after receiving information about the presence of militants, who fired on the forces. -
Nov 20, 2018
Jammu & Kashmir's Shopian, once a bastion, now slaughterhouse for militants; intelligence network of forces causing their collapse
In a pre-dawn gunfight on Tuesday, four militants were killed in Shopian by government forces — all local members of the Hizbul Mujahideen — in the Nadigam area of the South Kashmir district.
