J&K Encounter

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A total of 113 terrorists were killed between January and June 16 this year, 257 were killed in 2018, 213 in 2017 and 150 in 2016, taking the total number of those killed during the period to 733. (Photo: File)

DoneIn last 3 years, over 700 terrorists were killed in J&K

As many as 112 civilians have also lost their lives during this period in the state.

25 Jun 2019 8:46 PM

This comes after the body of a terrorist was recovered by security forces after an encounter took place on June 11 in Bomai area of Sopore in Baramulla district. (Photo: Representational)

Body of 1 terrorist recovered in J&K's Baramulla encounter

The identity of the terrorist is yet to be ascertained.

22 Jun 2019 12:27 PM

'Driver of the vehicle is injured and has put under specialist care. Condition of other soldiers who were brought to a hospital with minor bruises and concussion/contusion is stable,' the Army said in a statement earlier. (Photo: ANI)

2 Army personnel injured in J&K's Pulwama IED attack succumb to injuries

According to the Army, the terrorists tried to attack a mobile vehicle patrol of 44 Rashtriya Rifles with IED blast on Monday in Pulwama.

18 Jun 2019 11:54 AM

'Salutations to Major Ketan Sharma who valiantly laid down his life fighting terrorists in Anantnag,' Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala tweeted. (Photo: File)

Govt, intel agencies must take suitable action to prevent attacks in future: Cong

The statement came a day after Army major was killed in encounter and 9 personnel as well as 2 civilians were injured in IED blast in J&K.

18 Jun 2019 10:19 AM

A fierce gun battle ensued after security personnel launched an operation to eliminate the terrorists in the vicinity. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Encounter underway in Kulgam district, 2 terrorist killed

The gun battle between the terrorists and security personnel is underway.

22 May 2019 9:28 AM

'Incriminating materials including 3 AK rifles were recovered from the site of encounter.' (Photo: File)

4 militants killed in two gunfights in Kashmir Valley

The slain men were part of a combined group of proscribed militant outfits Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and LeT.

28 Mar 2019 5:41 PM

Two militants of terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an overnight gunbattle in Hajin area of Bandipora district, officials said. (Representational Image)

3 militants, minor held hostage by ultras killed in J&K encounters

With the death of these three militants, the number of ultras killed in the state over the past 24 hours has risen to five.

22 Mar 2019 2:21 PM

Police had information about the presence of terrorists hiding in a house in Pulwama's Tral. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

2 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama, ops underway

Mobile internet services have been suspended in the town.

05 Mar 2019 10:14 AM

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Shopian’s Meemendar area after getting information about presence of terrorists there. (Representational Image)

2 Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists killed in encounter J&K’s Shopian

Police officials said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire towards the security forces.

27 Feb 2019 9:30 AM

The gun battle in Pulwama comes within a week of the terror attack, which killed over 40 personnel of the CRPF. (Photo: Representational | File)

3 soldiers, officer killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama

As the forces were conducting searches, the militants fired upon them, triggering off a gun battle.

18 Feb 2019 9:56 AM

Based on a credible input about the presence of militants in Ratnipora area of Pulwama, a cordon and search operation was launched in the intervening night, a police spokesman said. (Representational Image)

Hizbul militant who helped LeT's Naveed Jatt escape in 2018 killed in J&K encounter

The slain militant was identified as Hilal Ahmad Rather, a resident of Behgambagh Kakapora of Pulwama district.

12 Feb 2019 3:28 PM

This comes after two terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Khrew area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district last week. (Representational image | PTI)

J&K: Encounter underway in Shopian, two terrorists trapped

Two terrorists are reportedly trapped in the area. Firing has been stopped at present and a search is underway.

03 Dec 2018 9:53 AM

The killed terrorists were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Al-Badar and had been involved in a series of terror attacks on security establishments and other civilian atrocities in the area. (Representational image | PTI)

J&K: Two Al-Badar militants killed in Shopian encounter

Cordon and search operation launched by security forces in Rebban, Zainapora turned into encounter after militants fired upon them.

18 Nov 2018 1:21 PM

Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, have been recovered from the site of encounter and a case has been registered. (Representational image | PTI)

J&K encounter: Two terrorists gunned down by security forces in Budgam

The terrorists were killed after a joint search operation was launched by a team of police and security forces.

01 Nov 2018 9:56 AM

An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. (Representational image | PTI)

J&K: Encounter underway between security forces and militants in Pulwama

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chaanketaar village of Tral in south Kashmir which later turned into an encounter.

30 Oct 2018 3:18 PM

Deferred visuals: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Sopore area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

J&K: Army jawan, 2 militants killed in Sopore, encounter underway

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Pazalpora in Dangiwacha this morning, which turned into an encounter.

26 Oct 2018 9:55 AM

On Wednesday, two terrorists were gunned down by security forces in Nowgam area of Anantnag district. (Representational image)

J&K: Two encounters underway between security forces, terrorists in Baramulla

Two encounters broke out between terrorists and security forces on Thursday morning in Athoora and Kheri areas.

25 Oct 2018 11:08 AM

Three terrorists were killed in the ensuing encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Six civilians killed in blast after visiting encounter site in J&K's Kulgam

Officials said after the gunfight ended, which killed 3 terrorists, civilians rushed to the encounter site where an explosive went off.

21 Oct 2018 8:40 AM

The latest attack comes amidst rising incidents of terror strikes in Jammu and Kashmir even as the government strives to ensure peace, and foil cross-border terrorism that disturbs normalcy in the region. (Representational image | PTI)

J&K: 3 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter, operation underway

According to officials, four AK-47 rifles and four haversacks were recovered from the slain terrorists.

19 Oct 2018 1:00 PM

The operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire on security forces. (Photo: File)

Security forces gun down three terrorists in J&K encounter

The district administration closed all schools and educational institution in the city as a precautionary measure.

17 Oct 2018 10:17 AM

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