News Topic:Encounters

Gunfight breaks out in Pampore Pulwama

A nocturnal gunfight broke out between militants and the security forces in Meej area of Pampore in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday.

Three militants killed in Shopian’s Turkawangam

A top commander of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen along with his two colleagues, one of them being the nephew of a former PDP MLC, were killed in a gunfight in Turkawangam area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday.

Militants escape after brief shootout in Shopian

Security operation against militants has been called off in Truka Wangam village of Shopian here in south Kashmir.

Searches on after brief exchange of firing in Shopian

A brief exchange of firing took place between militants and government forces in Maldeera area of Zainapora in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday.

Two militants killed in south Kashmir’s Kulgam

Two militants have been killed in an encounter that broke out between militants and security forces in Zadoora Nipora area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday morning.

Militants give slip to forces in Budgam

After initial exchange of fire between government forces and militants at Pathanpora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, militants managed to give slip to the forces.

Nocturnal gunfight breaks out in Budgam

A nocturnal gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Pathanpora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Thursday.

Five militants killed as gunbattle ends in Shopian village

Two more militants were killed in an encounter that broke out between militants and the government forces in Sugoo - Handhama village of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday, taking the toll of slain militants to five in the gunfight.

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IFFJK 2026 concludes in Srinagar after four days of films, cultural programmes

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

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