By Syed Khalid Hussain Hussain Four militants were killed following a gunfight that broke out between militants and security forces in Watrigam village of South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Sunday early morning.

By Syed Khalid Hussain Hussain Four militants were killed following a gunfight that broke out between militants and security forces in Watrigam village of South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Sunday early morning. A joint team of 40 and 164 CRPF and Army's 19 RR and SOG (Jammu and Kashmir police) of Anantnag launched a cordon and search operation in Watergam village. As the joint team of forces tightened the cordon around the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter. Police say four militants were killed during the exchange of firing. Identity of militants is yet to be ascertained. A search operation is going on, police said.

Gunfight rages in Jammu and Kashmir, 4 militants killed  

Security has been tightened on routes leading to the highway in Ganderbal, amid the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-23-lakh-pilgrims-perform-amarnath-yatra-237083">Amarnath Yatra</a>.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel on Tuesday carried out safety checks on the route to ensure the security of pilgrims.

Continuing to lend a helping hand to Amarnath pilgrims, ITBP personnel also administered oxygen to yatris near Baltal high altitude points.

Over 161 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/massive-security-arrangement-for-amarnath-pilgrimage-231836">Amarnath pilgrims</a> who were feeling breathless at a high altitude were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-161-amarnath-pilgrims-administered-oxygen-indo-tibetan-border-police-237847">administered oxygen by the security force</a>, ITBP said.

A total of 2,85,381 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave during the first 22 days of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.

"Today, on the 22nd day of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 13,377 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave and cumulatively since the beginning of the pilgrimage on July one, 2,85,381 Yatris had darshan at the Holy Cave," the Raj Bhavan said in a statement on Monday.

The 46-day-long yatra began on July 1, the day of Masik Shivratri, and will conclude on August 15, the day of Shravan Purnima.

Situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, the Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. The Yatra takes place from the traditional 36-km Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.

Security has been tightened on routes leading to the highway in Ganderbal, amid the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel on Tuesday carried out safety checks on the route to ensure the security of pilgrims.

Security has been tightened on routes leading to the highway in Ganderbal, amid the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel on Tuesday carried out safety checks on the route to ensure the security of pilgrims. Continuing to lend a helping hand to Amarnath pilgrims, ITBP personnel also administered oxygen to yatris near Baltal high altitude points. Over 161 Amarnath pilgrims who were feeling breathless at a high altitude were administered oxygen by the security force, ITBP said. A total of 2,85,381 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave during the first 22 days of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. "Today, on the 22nd day of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 13,377 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave and cumulatively since the beginning of the pilgrimage on July one, 2,85,381 Yatris had darshan at the Holy Cave," the Raj Bhavan said in a statement on Monday. The 46-day-long yatra began on July 1, the day of Masik Shivratri, and will conclude on August 15, the day of Shravan Purnima. Situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, the Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. The Yatra takes place from the traditional 36-km Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indo-Tibetan Border Police heightens security in Ganderbal for Amarnath Yatra

Two terrorists were shot dead on Tuesday morning by&nbsp;security forces in an ongoing encounter in&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. An army soldier was also killed.

Both the terrorists&nbsp;belonged to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

The encounter started after the area was cordoned on a specific input.&nbsp;This is the second encounter in less than 24 hours in the area.

The police also said that more troops have been called in to surround the area.

Watch: WION's ground report from Anantnag

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-army-officer-one-terrorist-killed-in-anantnag-encounter-228061">An Indian Army officer was killed</a> in close combat with the hiding terrorists in south Kashmir's Anantnag district during an encounter which erupted Monday morning.&nbsp;A terrorist has also been killed, arms and ammunition have been recovered.&nbsp;

Terrorists also targeted an Army patrol unit with a vehicle fitted with an improvised explosive device in Pulwama district on Monday.&nbsp;

Two terrorists were shot dead on Tuesday morning by security forces in an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. An army soldier was also killed.

Two terrorists were shot dead on Tuesday morning by security forces in an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. An army soldier was also killed. Both the terrorists belonged to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The encounter started after the area was cordoned on a specific input. This is the second encounter in less than 24 hours in the area. The police also said that more troops have been called in to surround the area. Watch: WION's ground report from Anantnag An Indian Army officer was killed in close combat with the hiding terrorists in south Kashmir's Anantnag district during an encounter which erupted Monday morning. A terrorist has also been killed, arms and ammunition have been recovered. Terrorists also targeted an Army patrol unit with a vehicle fitted with an improvised explosive device in Pulwama district on Monday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, one army soldier killed in encounter in Anantnag