News Topic:Encounters

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.

Two militants killed in overnight gunfight in Sopore

Two militants were killed in an encounter at Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, with IGP Kashmir confirming one among them as a Pakistani national.

Militant killed in Pulwama identified as Srinagar resident

The militant killed in Pulwama gunfight on Thursday has been identified as a Srinagar resident.

Militant killed as gunfight rages in Pulwama

An unidentified militant has been killed after an encounter broke out in the wee hours between militants and security forces in Frasipora area of Pulwama district.

Gunfight erupts in Pulwama village

A gunfight erupted between militants and security forces in Frasipora area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday.

Two infiltrators killed in Baramulla’s Uri

Security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt by militants in the Uri area of Baramulla district on Friday, resulting in the death of two militants.

Local LeT militant killed in encounter in Shopian

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said that a local Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed in Chotigam village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district.

Gunfight breaks out in Chotigam Shopian

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday morning confirmed that government forces engaged in a gunfight with militants in Chotigam area of Shopian district.

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Jammu Court grants interim bail to man accused of assaulting mother, attempted rape

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Over 10,000 Diyas illuminate Srinagar’s Lal Chowk during Diwali celebrations

More than 10,000 diyas illuminated Srinagar's Lal Chowk as hundreds from different communities gathered around Ghanta Ghar to celebrate Diwali.

Pulwama Police apprehend man with suspected Charas near Tenghar bridge

Pulwama Police apprehend Farzan Ahmad Dar near Tenghar Bridge with suspected Charas and register an FIR under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.