Kashmir Encounter

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 | Last Update : 04:44 AM IST

Armed security personnel stand guard during a strike in support of JKLF chief Yasin Malik, in Srinagar, Thursday, May 26, 2022. (PTI Photo/S. Irfan)

Three infiltrating militants, Army porter killed in gunfight near LoC

The officials said that the fighting broke out in Kupwara’s Jumagund area as the J&K police and the Army together laid an ambush

27 May 2022 7:29 AM

A house is left smouldering and damaged after yet another gunfight between security forces and militants in Srinagar. (File photo: Habib Naqash)

First person: When there's gunfire outside, switch off the lights and wait for dawn

Widespread destruction has taken place in Kashmir in the past three decades and still every morning starts with a new hope

04 Jul 2020 12:17 PM

Three terrorists were gunned down in an encounter between militants and security forces in Pulwama's Kharpora Sirnoo village. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: 7 civilians killed as forces fire to quell protests after Pulwama encounter

Several others were injured after forces fired live ammunition to quell protesters, stone-pelters during and after encounter.

15 Dec 2018 2:06 PM

Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants in Suthu Kothair locality of Nowgam, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the early hours, a police official said. (Representational Image | PTI)

Former PhD scholar-turned-terrorist among 2 killed in encounter in J&K

Official said incriminating material besides arms and ammunition were recovered from encounter site.

24 Oct 2018 4:52 PM

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the district's Khudwani area on Tuesday night, following information about presence of militants there, the officials said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

3 civilians, Army jawan killed in J&K's Kulgam district

Police sources said that clashes between a group of Lashkar-e-Taiba militants and security forces broke out on Wednesday morning.

11 Apr 2018 12:56 PM

Civilian dead, 3 security personnel injured in J&K's Kulgam

Three security force personnel were injured in the initial exchange of firing, the officials said.

11 Apr 2018 10:43 AM

Mughees Ahmed Mir’s body was wrapped in an ISIS flag at his funeral, which was attended by thousands of mourners. (Photo: HU Naqash)

Has ISIS succeeded in making inroads in Kashmir? Centre says no

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has also dismissed reports about the presence of ISIS in the state.

22 Nov 2017 8:42 PM

Burhan Wani’s successor Sabzar Bhat (Right) (Photo: video grab)

J&K: Burhan Wani’s successor Sabzar Ahmad Bhat killed in Tral encounter

Two militants have been killed in the Tral encounter, the Army said.

27 May 2017 11:51 AM

Indian army and paramilitary soldiers in Jammu & Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Operation called off in J&K’s Shopian as militants flee

The security forces, who entered the house around 9 AM on Saturday, did not find any militants.

04 Mar 2017 12:26 PM

Two militants killed in encounter in J&K’s Baramulla

A Sub Inspector of police was injured while another officer was hurt during the operation.

04 Feb 2017 2:59 PM

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