News Topic:Shirmal

Three boys injured after shell goes off near encounter site in Shopian

Three minor boys were injured after an unexploded shell went off accidentally near the encounter site in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.

Newly recruited LeT militant killed in Shopian

A newly recruited local militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed while a soldier was injured in a gunfight in the orchards of Shirmal village in Shopian.

Militant killed in ongoing gunfight in Shopian

An unidentified militant was killed in a gunfight in Shirmal area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday.

Gunfight rages in southern district of Shopian

An encounter has started between militants and government forces in Shirmal area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday.

Shun militancy; will provide jobs: LG’s offer for local militants

SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor J&K, Manoj Sinha on Friday appealed local militants to shun the path of militancy and extremism and promised that Government...

Illegal sand extraction continues in Shopian’s Rambi Ara

The illegal sand extraction from Rambi Ara river continues unabated in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, making several low-lying areas vulnerable to floods.

Hideout busted in orchards of Shopian

SHOPIAN — Government forces on Monday claimed to have busted a militant hideout in Shopian district.In a joint operation by the police and the...

Government forces lay siege in Shopian

SHOPIAN — Government forces on Sunday morning launched a cordon and search operation in Shirmal village in Zainapora belt of south Kashmir's Shopian district.Official...

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