News Topic:Encounters

Militant killed in ongoing encounter with security forces in Bandipora

A militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants in Aragam area of northern Kashmir's Bandipora district on Monday.

Fear grips Doda after back-to-back gunfights leave 7 injured

Fear has gripped Jammu's Doda district after two back-to-back gunfights within a span of just 24 hours in Bhaderwah and Gandoh areas were reported.

Two militants, trooper killed in Kathua gunfight

Two militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed during an encounter in the Kootah area of Kathua district.
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Top LeT commander and associate killed in Pulwama gunfight, Police confirms

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander among two militants have been killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Nehama area of Pulwama on Monday.

Gunfight erupts between militants and security forces in J-K’s Pulwama

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Nehama area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday morning.

Infiltration bid foiled along LoC in Tangdhar

Security forces engaged a group of militants in a gunfight after they attempted to sneak into this side from across the LoC in Kupwara district, officials said.

Third militant killed in Kulgam gunfight, say officials

A third militant was killed in a gunfight that resumed after a lull of over 24 hours in Redwani area of Kulgam, officials said on Wednesday.

Top Lashkar commander among two militants killed in Kulgam: Police

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone, V K Bhirdi said the top Lashkar-e-Toiba (TRF) commander Basit Dar and a hybrid militant-cum-OGW were killed in an encounter.

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Stolen iPhone leads Kathua Police to teen who murdered friend with a cricket bat

In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend.
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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.

Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation

Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.

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