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Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Awneera area of Shopian in early hours after receiving information about presence of terrorists there, a police spokesman said. (Photo: File)

2 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Shopian district

The spokesman said the identity and the group affiliation of the terrorists were being ascertained.

11 Jun 2019 9:47 AM

The operation was jointly launched by Army, police and CRPF in Pulwama after they received information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said. (Representational Image)

4 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama, search op underway

The terrorists reportedly belong to Jaish-e-Mohammed.

07 Jun 2019 9:02 AM

In an encounter that took place in Nizamuddin area of South east Delhi on Sunday evening, three bike-borne criminals were intercepted and in the ensuing firing one criminal was shot in the leg. (Photo: DC)

3 criminals held after encounter in Nizamuddin

The police team also fired in self defence and one bullet hit him on the right leg.

03 Jun 2019 3:39 AM

In the retaliatory action, at least five Maoists received bullets as they retreated into the forest. (Photo: Representational)

SSB jawan killed in encounter with Maoists in Dumka

A search operation was going on when Maoists opened fire on jawans around 3.30 AM.

02 Jun 2019 8:48 AM

Singh, former village head of Barauli, was shot dead at his residence in Amethi on May 25. He was referred to a Lucknow hospital but succumbed to injuries during treatment. (Photo: ANI)

Main accused in Smriti Irani aide murder case arrested

According to the police, the accused, identified as Wasim, was held in Shalhapur area on Friday night following an encounter.

01 Jun 2019 10:10 AM

Three terrorists were neutralised by security forces in Dragad Sugan area of Shopian district, Indian Army's Northern Command said in a tweet on Friday. (Representational Image)

3 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Shopian

This comes a day after two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Dangerpora area of Sopore district of the state.

31 May 2019 8:38 PM

The encounter, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, is still underway. (Photo: Representational)

Terrorist gunned down in encounter in J&K's Shopian

The identity of the slain terrorist is yet to be ascertained.

31 May 2019 9:35 AM

A revolver with six rounds was also recovered from the spot. (Photo: Representational)

Naxal involved in death of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi killed in encounter in Dantewada

The skirmish took place in the jungles of Hiroli under Kirandul police station area.

26 May 2019 6:55 PM

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

In the ensuing encounter, 3 militants were killed and bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter. (Photo: File I Representational)

Terrorist who killed army jawan Aurangzeb eliminated with 2 Hizbul colleagues: Police

Aurangzeb was abducted and killed by militants in Pulwama in June last year during Eid.

18 May 2019 4:14 PM

One terrorist was neutralised on Saturday morning in an encounter between terrorists and a joint team of security forces in Panzgam village of Awantipora in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. (Photo: ANI)

3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K’s Pulwama

The body of the terrorist was found during a post-encounter search.

18 May 2019 8:34 AM

Army Jawan Sepoy Sandeep (in pic) who lost his life in Pulwama encounter earlier today. (Photo: ANI twitter)

6 militants killed in J&K encounter; Army jawans also lays down life

The killing of militants and civilian in Pulwama’s Dalipora village set off fresh tensions in southern parts of the restive Kashmir Valley.

16 May 2019 12:54 PM

1 jawan, 3 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama

A search operation is underway. The area has been cordoned off by security forces.

16 May 2019 10:10 AM

"Near Mangnar, the patrolling team came under Naxal fire. After the Naxals fled following retaliatory fire from the forces, the two were nabbed while trying to flee from the spot," the patrolling team of DRG andSTF said.(Photo: File I Representational)

Chattisgarh: 2 Naxals held after encounter in Dantewada

The 2 naxals, identified as Baman and Lakshman Vetti, were held from the forest near Mangnar village in Barsoor police station limits.

03 May 2019 6:35 PM

A terrorist was killed after an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces on Friday. (Representational Image)

3 militants killed in encounter in J&K's Shopian

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Imam Sahib area following a cordon and search operation in the early hours.

03 May 2019 12:42 PM

Three bodies of Maoists along with an AK-47 Rifle, three bullet magazines and four pipe bombs have been recovered from the encounter site till now. (Photo: Representational)

3 Naxals, CRPF jawan killed in Jharkhand encounter

The encounter between the two sides took place around 6 am in the forests of Belbha Ghat area of the district.

15 Apr 2019 9:54 AM

Based on specific information about the presence of terrorists in Gahand area of Shopian in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation. (Photo: Representational)

Encounter between security forces, terrorists underway in J&K

As the forces were conducting searches, the terrorists fired upon them.

13 Apr 2019 10:36 AM

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed and another injured in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh Friday, police said. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

CRPF jawan killed, another injured in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The incident occurred a day after Naxals ambushed a team of security forces, killing 4 BSF personnel and injuring 2 others in Chhattisgarh.

05 Apr 2019 10:07 AM

However, the officials claimed that it was a clean operation and no collateral damage happened during the encounter. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

4 militants killed, 3 army personnel injured in Pulwama encounter

The search operation turned into an encounter after militants fired upon the security forces, official said.

01 Apr 2019 9:44 AM

The encounter that ensued between security forces and terrorists here in Sustu village in Budgam district has ended and search operations are underway, Jammu and Kashmir police said. (Photo: File)

J&K’s Budgam encounter ends, search operations underway

According to the police, two terrorists were neutralised in the gunfight that broke out in the wee hours of Friday.

29 Mar 2019 10:25 AM

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