News Topic:Encounters
Politics
Farooq Abdullah calls for independent probe into surge in gunfights
National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday demanded a probe into the surge in encounters after the government formation in Jammu Kashmir.
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Kashmir
Two militants killed in ongoing gunfight with security forces in Anantnag
Two unidentified militants have been killed in an ongoing gunfight with security forces in Shangus Larnoo forest area of Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.
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Kashmir
Security forces engage in separate encounters with militants in Srinagar and Bandipora
Security forces launched two operations against suspected militants in Kashmir on Saturday, with an active encounter in Srinagar’s Khaniyar area.
J&K
October surge in militancy leaves 19 dead including 8 civilians
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a surge in militancy-related incidents throughout October, resulting in the loss of 19 lives.
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Politics
Militants will come and we will gun them down: Farooq Abdullah
Apparently unconcerned by gunfights in J&K, JKNC President Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that encounters keep taking place and there is no fear in it.
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Jammu
Four soldiers injured in Kishtwar gunfight ahead of PM Modi’s scheduled rally
Four soldiers were injured after a gunfight erupted between militants and security forces in Chenab Valley of Kishtwar district where PM Modi is scheduled to visit.
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Jammu
Two terrorists killed in encounter on Udhampur-Kathua border
Two terrorists have been killed in the ongoing encounter in Khandara top area of Basantgarh on Udhampur-Kathua border, officials said.
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Kashmir
Militant killed, army man injured in shootout with security forces in Sopore
A militant was killed, and an army man sustained injuries during a shootout after security forces repelled a militant attack in the Rafiabad area of Sopore.
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