News Topic:Shopian

Militants escape after brief exchange of fire in Shopian

Militants have managed to give slip to security forces after a brief exchange of fire with the forces in Haripora area of Imamsahib in Shopian district.

Man allegedly commits suicide in Keegam Shopian

A man on Wednesday allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in Nowpora Bala village of Keegam hamlet of Shopian district, officials said.

Gunfight breaks out in Shopian

A gunfight has started between militants and government forces in Haripora Imam Sahib area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday.

Army starts court-martial proceedings against its officer over Amshipora fake gunfight

The Indian Army on Monday said that court-martial proceedings have been initiated against its officer who was found involved in Amshipora fake encounter.

Massive irregularities revealed in Forest Division Shopian

Revealing large scale irregularities in Forest Division Shopian, locals have demanded CBI to probe looting and irregularities taking place in the division.

Local LeT militant killed in Shopian gunfight: J-K Police

Jammu & Kashmir Police said that one local militant of Lashkar-i-Toiba outfit was killed in an overnight gunfight in the area of Turkwagam of Shopian district.

Gunfight breaks out in Turkwangam Shopian

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces at Turkwangam village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday, officials said.

Militant hideout busted in Melhura Shopian

A militant hideout was busted by security forces in Melhura orchards in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said.

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