News Topic:Encounters

Gunfight breaks out in north Kashmir’s Sopore

A fierce gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Brath Seloo area of Tantray Mohalla in Sopore of Kashmir's Baramulla.

Militant killed as gunfight rages in Srinagar

One militant has been killed in an ongoing overnight encounter at Wagoora area of Nowgam in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Wednesday.

Lashkar militant killed in Shopian gunfight: Police

A local militant has been killed in an encounter between government forces and militants in orchards of Ganowpora area of Shopian district.

Gunfight breaks out in Sopore

A gunfight broke out in Sopore area on Friday evening after government forces including of Police, Army and CRPF laid a siege in the area.

Militant killed, gunfight underway in Shopian

One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Ganowpora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday.

Gunfight breaks out in southern district of Shopian

A fierce gunfight is underway between militants and government forces in Ganowpora area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday.

Two militants killed in Srinagar gunfight

Two militants have been killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and militants in Khanmoh area of Srinagar district.

After brief pause, gunfight resumes in Khanmoh Srinagar

After a brief lull, fresh exchange of firing has started between militants and government forces in Khanmoh area of Srinagar district here.

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