News Topic:Gunbattles
Kashmir
Two militants neutralized in Baramulla gunfight
The Indian Army on Friday said that they successfully neutralized two militants in a joint operation with police and CRPF in Panipura village of Baramulla district.
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Gunfight breaks out in J-K’s Sopore: Army
An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday, the Indian Army said here.
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Militant killed in overnight gunfight in Lolab
An unidentified militant has been killed in an overnight gunfight in Lolab forests in northern Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday.
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Pakistani militant Usman Bhai killed in Khanyar encounter
An unidentified militant was killed in a fierce encounter in Thung Mohalla area of Srinagar's Khanyar on Saturday.
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CRPF personnel injured in Khanyar encounter
A CRPF personnel sustained injuries during an ongoing encounter in Khanyar area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district, officials said on Saturday.
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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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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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.
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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
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900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
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