News Topic:Basantgarh
Jammu
Soldier killed during gunfight in Udhampur
A soldier was killed in a gunfight between security forces and militants on Thursday in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, security sources said.
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Jammu
Basantgarh Encounter: Suspect arrested for providing logistic support to militants
After hectic efforts to trace militants involved in the exchange of firing at Basantgarh area of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested one suspect.
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Jammu
Village Defence Guard killed in gunfight with militants in Udhampur
A Village Defence Guard (VDG) member was killed in a gunfight with militants in a remote village in Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said.
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