News Topic:Gunbattles

Top LeT commander among two militants killed in Bandipora

Two local militants including top Lashkar-e-Toiba militant commander Abid Hakani were killed in an encounter in Watrina village of Bandipora.

Gunfight breaks out in Bandipora village

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Watrina village in north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Sunday.

Newly recruited militant killed in Shopian: Police

A newly recruited militant was killed in an encounter in Kashwa village of Chitragam hamlet of Shopian on Thursday.

Militants leave behind weapon after exchanging fire in Srinagar

After a face-off with a team of joint forces personnel, militants escaped from Noorbagh area of Srinagar city today.

Gunfight breaks out in Rajouri area

A gunfight started on Sunday between militants and security forces in higher reaches of Barote village of Rajouri district in Jammu division.

Three LeT militants killed in Sopore gunfight

Three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were killed in an encounter at Pethseer village of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said.

Top TRF commanders killed in Srinagar: IGP

J-K Police on Monday claimed to have killed a TRF/Lashkar-e-Toiba chief and his deputy in a brief shoot-out in Aloochibagh area of Srinagar.

Three JeM militants killed in Tral gunfight: IGP Kashmir

Three militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit were killed in an encounter in the woods of Nagbaeran area of Tral in Pulwama district.

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