Four terrorists have been killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir union territory of India. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The encounter had started on Thursday at Badigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district after police got a tip-off about the presence of terrorists. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"So far, four local terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT neutralised in Shopian encounter. Search is still going on," said IGP Kashmir.

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The identity of the terrorists killed by the security forces is yet to be ascertained. The operation was carried out by a joint team of police and army. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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When the team approached towards the suspected spot, the terrorists fired upon them, leading to a gunfight. &nbsp;

Since January this year, security forces have killed 48 terrorists and around 26 have been arrested alive. More than 150 over the ground workers (OGW) have also been apprehended.&nbsp;

Four terrorists have been killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir union territory of India. The encounter had started on Thursday at Badigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district after police got a tip-off about the presence of terrorists.

Four terrorists have been killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir union territory of India. The encounter had started on Thursday at Badigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district after police got a tip-off about the presence of terrorists. "So far, four local terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT neutralised in Shopian encounter. Search is still going on," said IGP Kashmir. Also Read: WhatsApp payment service gets nod for 100 mn users in India: Report The identity of the terrorists killed by the security forces is yet to be ascertained. The operation was carried out by a joint team of police and army. Watch: Gravitas: India offers wheat to the world × When the team approached towards the suspected spot, the terrorists fired upon them, leading to a gunfight. Since January this year, security forces have killed 48 terrorists and around 26 have been arrested alive. More than 150 over the ground workers (OGW) have also been apprehended.

Four terrorists killed in India’s Jammu and Kashmir encounter  

Two Pakistan-based terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit were killed during an encounter in Srinagar's Bishembar Nagar area.

During a joint operation of Jammu Kashmir Police and the paramilitary force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the terrorists, involved in the attack on CRPF personnel at Maisuma area of Srinagar on April 4 were, neutralised.&nbsp;

The security forces said that they were acting on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in Bhishembar Nagar area, following which a cordon and search operation were launched by the Srinagar Police.

During the search operation, the terrorists fired upon the security forces, who then retaliated to their attacks, resulting in the encounter.&nbsp;In the initial exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed, while the other one was neutralised later.&nbsp;

''Keeping in view the tourist movement and huge rush in the area, Police and CRPF exercised maximum restraint and carried out the operation in a professional manner to avoid any civilian causality. During the course of the evacuation of civilians, the trapped terrorist hurled a grenade resulting in minor splinter injuries to 03 Police/CRPF Jawans who were shifted to hospital for treatment of their injuries.'' J&amp;K Police chief Vijay Kumar said.

The slain terrorists were from Pakistan identified as Mohammad Bhai, also known as Abu Qasim/Mir Shoaib/Mudassir and Abu Arsalan, aka Khalid/Aadil.

''As per police records, both the killed terrorists were category ‘A’ terrorists and linked with LeT. Mohammad Bhai was active since 2019 while Abu Arsalan since 2021 in Central Kashmir. Both the terrorists were wanted for various terror-related activities,'' Vijay Kumar said.

Both the terrorists were carrying fake Aadhaar cards to conceal their identity.

Police also found incriminating materials, arms &amp; ammunition were from the site of the encounter. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation.&nbsp;

Since January this year, security forces have killed 46 terrorists, while 26 have been arrested alive. Also, more than 150 Overground Workers (OGWs) have been apprehended too.

OGW is&nbsp;used to describe those persons who provide logistical support, cash, accommodation, and other facilities to militants or terrorists.

Two Pakistan-based terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit were killed during an encounter in Srinagar's Bishembar Nagar area. During a joint operation of Jammu Kashmir Police and the paramilitary force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the terrorists, involved in the attack on CRPF personnel at Maisuma area of Srinagar on April 4 were, neutralised.

Two Pakistan-based terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit were killed during an encounter in Srinagar's Bishembar Nagar area. During a joint operation of Jammu Kashmir Police and the paramilitary force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the terrorists, involved in the attack on CRPF personnel at Maisuma area of Srinagar on April 4 were, neutralised. The security forces said that they were acting on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in Bhishembar Nagar area, following which a cordon and search operation were launched by the Srinagar Police. During the search operation, the terrorists fired upon the security forces, who then retaliated to their attacks, resulting in the encounter. In the initial exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed, while the other one was neutralised later. ''Keeping in view the tourist movement and huge rush in the area, Police and CRPF exercised maximum restraint and carried out the operation in a professional manner to avoid any civilian causality. During the course of the evacuation of civilians, the trapped terrorist hurled a grenade resulting in minor splinter injuries to 03 Police/CRPF Jawans who were shifted to hospital for treatment of their injuries.'' J&K Police chief Vijay Kumar said. The slain terrorists were from Pakistan identified as Mohammad Bhai, also known as Abu Qasim/Mir Shoaib/Mudassir and Abu Arsalan, aka Khalid/Aadil. ''As per police records, both the killed terrorists were category ‘A’ terrorists and linked with LeT. Mohammad Bhai was active since 2019 while Abu Arsalan since 2021 in Central Kashmir. Both the terrorists were wanted for various terror-related activities,'' Vijay Kumar said. Both the terrorists were carrying fake Aadhaar cards to conceal their identity. Police also found incriminating materials, arms & ammunition were from the site of the encounter. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation. Since January this year, security forces have killed 46 terrorists, while 26 have been arrested alive. Also, more than 150 Overground Workers (OGWs) have been apprehended too. OGW is used to describe those persons who provide logistical support, cash, accommodation, and other facilities to militants or terrorists.

Two Pakistan-based LeT terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

A 72-hour long operation has now come to an end as Pakistani soldiers kill about 20 Baloch militants in two separate encounters.

Pakistan Army kills 20 Baloch militants in separate encounters

A fierce gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in India.

India: Anti-terror operations continue in Jammu & Kashmir, 5 terrorists killed in 2 encounters

The Indian security forces have killed two LeT terrorists during an encounter in the Kashmir valley early yesterday. Now, an encounter took place after security forces launched a cordon and search operation following intel inputs over the presence of terrorists in the region.

India: Two terrorists killed in Kashmir valley

Two terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kilbal area of Shopian district. The identification of the terrorists is yet to be known. However, the police say that they belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba/The Resistance Front.&nbsp;

The operation started earlier today after the forces received information about the presence of terrorists in the area.&nbsp;

''One more terrorist has been killed. In total, two terrorists have been killed, both from terror outfit LeT/TRF. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition have been recovered. Search is going on. Further details shall follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

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The security forces after receiving the input about the presence of terrorists in the area started a cordon and search operation and during the search, terrorists fired on the forces resulting in a gun battle.&nbsp;

Both the terrorists' bodies have been recovered from the encounter site. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the site.&nbsp;

Earlier, a terror associate was arrested by security forces in the Awantipora area of South Kashmir. Police said he belonged to Jaish e Mohammad outfit.&nbsp;

Two terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kilbal area of Shopian district. The identification of the terrorists is yet to be known.

Two terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kilbal area of Shopian district. The identification of the terrorists is yet to be known. However, the police say that they belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba/The Resistance Front. The operation started earlier today after the forces received information about the presence of terrorists in the area. ''One more terrorist has been killed. In total, two terrorists have been killed, both from terror outfit LeT/TRF. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition have been recovered. Search is going on. Further details shall follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police. Also read | In Pics: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with National War Memorial flame The security forces after receiving the input about the presence of terrorists in the area started a cordon and search operation and during the search, terrorists fired on the forces resulting in a gun battle. Both the terrorists' bodies have been recovered from the encounter site. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the site. Earlier, a terror associate was arrested by security forces in the Awantipora area of South Kashmir. Police said he belonged to Jaish e Mohammad outfit.

Two LeT terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian encounter

For the first time in the last 30 years, the number of active terrorists has come down to less than 200, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir claimed on Thursday.

They also said that out of those active terrorists, 86 are local, while the rest are foreigners.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir Police informed that 128 local boys joined terror ranks this year in the Valley, of which 86 are still active. The rest of them have either been killed or arrested by the forces.

“'It’s for the first time that the number of terrorists has gone down below 200 in the Union Territory. Out of the 128 local youth who joined terror outfits, 73 were neutralised in different encounters while 16 were arrested. The rest are still active,”' said Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar.&nbsp;

While addressing a joint press conference, the top police official also said that 11 terrorists have been killed in the Kashmir Valley in the last 5 days, in which 6 of them were gunned down yesterday (December 29) during two anti-terrorist operations.

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Calling Wednesday’s operation a “success”, Kumar said the security forces recovered one M-4 carbine, eight magazines, two AK 47 rifles and other ammunition from the encounter sites.

“The six killed terrorists belonged to proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. Among them four have been identified—two are from Pakistan and others were locals. The identification of the remaining two terrorists is being ascertained. It is a big success for us,” said Kumar.&nbsp;

In yesterday’s gun battle, an Indian Army soldier was killed, whereas two soldiers and one from Jammu and Kashmir Police were injured.&nbsp;

The state police chief said that the intelligence apparatus has been strengthened and the number of ceasefire violations has come down as well.

“The local militant recruitment has drastically come down as this year. Compared to 180 last year, only 128 to 130 locals have joined militancy,” said General-officer-Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General D P Pandey.

For the first time in the last 30 years, the number of active terrorists has come down to less than 200, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir claimed on Thursday.

For the first time in the last 30 years, the number of active terrorists has come down to less than 200, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir claimed on Thursday. They also said that out of those active terrorists, 86 are local, while the rest are foreigners. The Jammu and Kashmir Police informed that 128 local boys joined terror ranks this year in the Valley, of which 86 are still active. The rest of them have either been killed or arrested by the forces. “'It’s for the first time that the number of terrorists has gone down below 200 in the Union Territory. Out of the 128 local youth who joined terror outfits, 73 were neutralised in different encounters while 16 were arrested. The rest are still active,”' said Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar. While addressing a joint press conference, the top police official also said that 11 terrorists have been killed in the Kashmir Valley in the last 5 days, in which 6 of them were gunned down yesterday (December 29) during two anti-terrorist operations. Also read | Six terrorists, including two Pakistanis, killed in two separate encounters in J&K: Police Calling Wednesday’s operation a “success”, Kumar said the security forces recovered one M-4 carbine, eight magazines, two AK 47 rifles and other ammunition from the encounter sites. “The six killed terrorists belonged to proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. Among them four have been identified—two are from Pakistan and others were locals. The identification of the remaining two terrorists is being ascertained. It is a big success for us,” said Kumar. In yesterday’s gun battle, an Indian Army soldier was killed, whereas two soldiers and one from Jammu and Kashmir Police were injured. The state police chief said that the intelligence apparatus has been strengthened and the number of ceasefire violations has come down as well. “The local militant recruitment has drastically come down as this year. Compared to 180 last year, only 128 to 130 locals have joined militancy,” said General-officer-Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General D P Pandey.

For the first time in 30 years, active terrorists less than 200 in Jammu and Kashmir: Security agencies

A terrorist was killed and a policeman injured in two separate encounters between security forces and ultras in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said.

While one encounter broke out in Anantnag district, another gunfight took place in Kulgam district&nbsp;both in south Kashmir.

A police official said the first encounter happened when security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Nowgam Shahabad of Dooru in the south Kashmir district acting on a specific input about the presence of militants.

He said as the forces were conducting the searches, the hiding militants fired upon them.

The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter, the official said.

In the initial firing, a police personnel was injured and has been shifted to a hospital, the official added.

The exchange of firing was going on and further details were awaited, he said.

Meanwhile, another encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Mirhama area of the neighbouring Kulgam district, the official said.

He said one militant, his identity yet to be ascertained, was killed in the gunfight.

The operation is underway, he said.

A terrorist was killed and a policeman injured in two separate encounters between security forces and ultras in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. While one encounter broke out in Anantnag district, another gunfight took place in Kulgam district both in south Kashmir.

A terrorist was killed and a policeman injured in two separate encounters between security forces and ultras in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. While one encounter broke out in Anantnag district, another gunfight took place in Kulgam district both in south Kashmir. A police official said the first encounter happened when security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Nowgam Shahabad of Dooru in the south Kashmir district acting on a specific input about the presence of militants. He said as the forces were conducting the searches, the hiding militants fired upon them. The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter, the official said. In the initial firing, a police personnel was injured and has been shifted to a hospital, the official added. The exchange of firing was going on and further details were awaited, he said. Meanwhile, another encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Mirhama area of the neighbouring Kulgam district, the official said. He said one militant, his identity yet to be ascertained, was killed in the gunfight. The operation is underway, he said.

Terrorist killed, cop injured in separate encounters in south Kashmir

As many as 5 terrorists were neutralised in 48 hours during anti-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir.

On Sunday, a terrorist belonging to the Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) outfit, who was involved in the killing of a police officer, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag, police said.

Inspector-General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar identified the slain terrorist as Faheem Bhat, resident of Kadipora Anantnag.

“He has recently joined terror outfit ISJK and was involved in the killing of Martyr ASI Mohd Ashraf, who was posted at PS Bijbehara,” the IGP Kashmir said in a tweet.

The search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists fired on the forces, who retaliated, he said.

ASI Ashraf was shot dead by terrorists outside Bijbehara hospital on Wednesday evening.

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The encounter at K Kalan, Srigufwara area of the south Kashmir district began late on Saturday night.

On Saturday, four militants, including an IED expert, were killed in twin encounters with security forces.

While two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in Shopian district, two from proscribed terror outfit Ansar Gazwat-ul-Hind (AuGH) were gunned down in Pulwama district in south Kashmir.

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Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants in Chowgam village in Shopian, security forces launched a cordon and search operation during the night, a police official said.

According to reports, both the killed terrorists were linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT and were involved in several terror crime cases.

They were also involved in motivating and recruiting the youth to join terror folds, a police official said.

In another encounter that broke out at Hardumir in the Tral area of Pulwama, two militants were killed, the official said. Both were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit AuGH.

Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar identified the two as Nadeem Bhat and Rasool alias Adil.

(With inputs from agencies)

As many as 5 terrorists were neutralised in 48 hours during anti-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir. On Sunday, a terrorist belonging to the Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) outfit, who was involved in the killing of a police officer, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag, police said.

As many as 5 terrorists were neutralised in 48 hours during anti-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir. On Sunday, a terrorist belonging to the Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) outfit, who was involved in the killing of a police officer, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag, police said. Inspector-General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar identified the slain terrorist as Faheem Bhat, resident of Kadipora Anantnag. “He has recently joined terror outfit ISJK and was involved in the killing of Martyr ASI Mohd Ashraf, who was posted at PS Bijbehara,” the IGP Kashmir said in a tweet. The search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists fired on the forces, who retaliated, he said. ASI Ashraf was shot dead by terrorists outside Bijbehara hospital on Wednesday evening. Also read | Hizbul terrorist killed in encounter in India’s Jammu and Kashmir The encounter at K Kalan, Srigufwara area of the south Kashmir district began late on Saturday night. On Saturday, four militants, including an IED expert, were killed in twin encounters with security forces. While two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in Shopian district, two from proscribed terror outfit Ansar Gazwat-ul-Hind (AuGH) were gunned down in Pulwama district in south Kashmir. Also read | Bulletproof vehicles, new gadgets for Jammu Kashmir Police amid spate of terrorist attacks Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants in Chowgam village in Shopian, security forces launched a cordon and search operation during the night, a police official said. According to reports, both the killed terrorists were linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT and were involved in several terror crime cases. They were also involved in motivating and recruiting the youth to join terror folds, a police official said. In another encounter that broke out at Hardumir in the Tral area of Pulwama, two militants were killed, the official said. Both were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit AuGH. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar identified the two as Nadeem Bhat and Rasool alias Adil. (With inputs from agencies)

5 terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 48 hours

A terrorist from the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen was killed by security forces during an encounter in Zainapora area of Shopian district in India’s Kashmir state.

The armed forces had received a tip-off about the presence of a terrorist in the area following which cordon and search operation (CASO) was launched.

During the search operation, the terrorist started firing on security forces, who then retaliated, ensuing an encounter, police said.

“On the intervening night of December 14 and December 15, acting on a specific input regarding the presence of a terrorist in village Uzrampathri area of Pulwama, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the police, armed forces from 44 Rashtriya rifles and 182 battalion&nbsp;from the Central Reserve Police Force in the said area,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a statement.&nbsp;

The terrorist has been identified as Feroz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Khaliq resident of Heff-Shirmal Shopian.

Police said the terrorist was active since 2017 and was involved in several terror-related crime cases, including the attack on police guards in December 2018 at Zainapora resulting in the killing of four personnel and looting their service rifles.&nbsp;

“He was also involved in the killing of a girl, Ishrat Muneer daughter of Muneer Ahmad Bhat resident of Dangerpora Pulwama in February 2019. He was involved in the killing of a non-local labourer, Charnajeet, a resident of Punjab. Besides, he was also instrumental in luring the gullible youth to join terrorist ranks,” the police said.&nbsp;

The security forces recovered arms and ammunition, including one AK rifle, along with three magazines from him.

The Kashmir Valley had been witnessing a spurt in violence in recent days.

Wednesday’s gunfight is the third in four days in the village. On Sunday, a militant was killed in a gunfight in South Kashmir’s Awantipora.

On Monday, two militants were killed in a brief shootout at Rangreth, on the outskirts of Srinagar city.

A terrorist from the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen was killed by security forces during an encounter in Zainapora area of Shopian district in India’s Kashmir state.

A terrorist from the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen was killed by security forces during an encounter in Zainapora area of Shopian district in India’s Kashmir state. The armed forces had received a tip-off about the presence of a terrorist in the area following which cordon and search operation (CASO) was launched. During the search operation, the terrorist started firing on security forces, who then retaliated, ensuing an encounter, police said. “On the intervening night of December 14 and December 15, acting on a specific input regarding the presence of a terrorist in village Uzrampathri area of Pulwama, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the police, armed forces from 44 Rashtriya rifles and 182 battalion from the Central Reserve Police Force in the said area,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a statement. The terrorist has been identified as Feroz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Khaliq resident of Heff-Shirmal Shopian. Police said the terrorist was active since 2017 and was involved in several terror-related crime cases, including the attack on police guards in December 2018 at Zainapora resulting in the killing of four personnel and looting their service rifles. “He was also involved in the killing of a girl, Ishrat Muneer daughter of Muneer Ahmad Bhat resident of Dangerpora Pulwama in February 2019. He was involved in the killing of a non-local labourer, Charnajeet, a resident of Punjab. Besides, he was also instrumental in luring the gullible youth to join terrorist ranks,” the police said. The security forces recovered arms and ammunition, including one AK rifle, along with three magazines from him. The Kashmir Valley had been witnessing a spurt in violence in recent days. Wednesday’s gunfight is the third in four days in the village. On Sunday, a militant was killed in a gunfight in South Kashmir’s Awantipora. On Monday, two militants were killed in a brief shootout at Rangreth, on the outskirts of Srinagar city.

Hizbul terrorist killed in encounter in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state

A terrorist from the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen was killed by security forces during an encounter in Zainapora area of Shopian district in Kashmir.

The armed forces had received a tip-off about the presence of a terrorist in the area following which cordon and search operation (CASO) was launched.

During the search operation, the terrorist started firing on security forces, who then retaliated, ensuing an encounter, police said.

“On the intervening night of December 14 and December 15, acting on a specific input regarding the presence of a terrorist in village Uzrampathri area of Pulwama, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the police, armed forces from 44 Rashtriya rifles and 182 battalion&nbsp;from the Central Reserve Police Force in the said area,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a statement.&nbsp;

The terrorist has been identified as Feroz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Khaliq resident of Heff-Shirmal Shopian.

Police said the terrorist was active since 2017 and was involved in several terror-related crime cases, including the attack on police guards in December 2018 at Zainapora resulting in the killing of four personnel and looting their service rifles.&nbsp;

“He was also involved in the killing of a girl, Ishrat Muneer daughter of Muneer Ahmad Bhat resident of Dangerpora Pulwama in February 2019. He was involved in the killing of a non-local labourer, Charnajeet, a resident of Punjab. Besides, he was also instrumental in luring the gullible youth to join terrorist ranks,” the police said.&nbsp;

The security forces recovered arms and ammunition, including one AK rifle, along with three magazines from him.

The Kashmir Valley had been witnessing a spurt in violence in recent days.

Wednesday’s gunfight is the third in four days in the village. On Sunday, a militant was killed in a gunfight in South Kashmir’s Awantipora.

On Monday, two militants were killed in a brief shootout at Rangreth, on the outskirts of Srinagar city.

A terrorist from the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen was killed by security forces during an encounter in Zainapora area of Shopian district in Kashmir.

A terrorist from the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen was killed by security forces during an encounter in Zainapora area of Shopian district in Kashmir. The armed forces had received a tip-off about the presence of a terrorist in the area following which cordon and search operation (CASO) was launched. During the search operation, the terrorist started firing on security forces, who then retaliated, ensuing an encounter, police said. “On the intervening night of December 14 and December 15, acting on a specific input regarding the presence of a terrorist in village Uzrampathri area of Pulwama, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the police, armed forces from 44 Rashtriya rifles and 182 battalion from the Central Reserve Police Force in the said area,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a statement. The terrorist has been identified as Feroz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Khaliq resident of Heff-Shirmal Shopian. Police said the terrorist was active since 2017 and was involved in several terror-related crime cases, including the attack on police guards in December 2018 at Zainapora resulting in the killing of four personnel and looting their service rifles. “He was also involved in the killing of a girl, Ishrat Muneer daughter of Muneer Ahmad Bhat resident of Dangerpora Pulwama in February 2019. He was involved in the killing of a non-local labourer, Charnajeet, a resident of Punjab. Besides, he was also instrumental in luring the gullible youth to join terrorist ranks,” the police said. The security forces recovered arms and ammunition, including one AK rifle, along with three magazines from him. The Kashmir Valley had been witnessing a spurt in violence in recent days. Wednesday’s gunfight is the third in four days in the village. On Sunday, a militant was killed in a gunfight in South Kashmir’s Awantipora. On Monday, two militants were killed in a brief shootout at Rangreth, on the outskirts of Srinagar city.

Hizbul terrorist killed in encounter in India’s Jammu and Kashmir

After a police constable succumbed to injuries, the death toll reached three on Tuesday in the terror attack on a police bus in Jammu and Kashmir, the officials said. &nbsp;

At the Army's 92 Base hospital, constable Rameez Ahmad of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police’s 9th Battalion succumbed to injuries, added officials. &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, in an encounter with security forces, a terrorist was also killed in Poonch district on Tuesday, as per authorities. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On receiving intelligence inputs, the army and the Jammu and Kashmir police launched an operation in Behramgala area of Poonch, said a defence spokesperson. &nbsp;&nbsp;

During the operation, the terrorists opened fire at the security personnel in an attempt to flee in the early hours of Tuesday, spokesperson added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

As troops retaliated, one terrorist was killed in the encounter, the spokesperson further said. &nbsp;

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From the site, an AK-47 rifle, four magazines and pouches were seized. &nbsp;

The attack on the police bus, was carried out by little known outfit, Kashmir Tigers, which is believed to be the front of Jaish-e-Mohammad, at Zewan on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday. &nbsp;

In the attack, assistant sub inspector Ghulam Hassan and constable Shafeeq Ali were killed. Around 12 others, including Rameez, had got hurt. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

After a police constable succumbed to injuries, the death toll reached three on Tuesday in the terror attack on a police bus in Jammu and Kashmir, the officials said.

After a police constable succumbed to injuries, the death toll reached three on Tuesday in the terror attack on a police bus in Jammu and Kashmir, the officials said. At the Army's 92 Base hospital, constable Rameez Ahmad of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police’s 9th Battalion succumbed to injuries, added officials. Also Read: Terrorists open fire on police vehicle in Srinagar; 2 security personnel killed Meanwhile, in an encounter with security forces, a terrorist was also killed in Poonch district on Tuesday, as per authorities. On receiving intelligence inputs, the army and the Jammu and Kashmir police launched an operation in Behramgala area of Poonch, said a defence spokesperson. During the operation, the terrorists opened fire at the security personnel in an attempt to flee in the early hours of Tuesday, spokesperson added. As troops retaliated, one terrorist was killed in the encounter, the spokesperson further said. Also Read: 'You are the living gods': Indian Army thanks first responders at CDS chopper crash site From the site, an AK-47 rifle, four magazines and pouches were seized. The attack on the police bus, was carried out by little known outfit, Kashmir Tigers, which is believed to be the front of Jaish-e-Mohammad, at Zewan on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday. In the attack, assistant sub inspector Ghulam Hassan and constable Shafeeq Ali were killed. Around 12 others, including Rameez, had got hurt. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K attack’s death toll reaches 3; one terrorist killed in Poonch encounter

One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing gunfight in Baragram area of Awantipora in South Kashmir. Dead body of the terrorist, along with arms and ammunition, has been recovered from the encounter site.&nbsp;

''One unidentified terrorist killed. Operation going on. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

However, sources says that the terrorist killed in the encounter was newly recruited in Jaish-i-Muhammad outfit. The terrorist had joined the outfit on November 2 and was listed under C category by Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

The police had received a tip off about the presence of terrorists in the area after which Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched. During the CASO, terrorists fired on the security forces leading to an encounter.&nbsp;

This joint operation of the Police, army and CRPF continues in South Kashmir.&nbsp;

One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing gunfight in Baragram area of Awantipora in South Kashmir. Dead body of the terrorist, along with arms and ammunition, has been recovered from the encounter site.

One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing gunfight in Baragram area of Awantipora in South Kashmir. Dead body of the terrorist, along with arms and ammunition, has been recovered from the encounter site. ''One unidentified terrorist killed. Operation going on. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police. However, sources says that the terrorist killed in the encounter was newly recruited in Jaish-i-Muhammad outfit. The terrorist had joined the outfit on November 2 and was listed under C category by Jammu and Kashmir Police. The police had received a tip off about the presence of terrorists in the area after which Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched. During the CASO, terrorists fired on the security forces leading to an encounter. This joint operation of the Police, army and CRPF continues in South Kashmir.

One terrorist killed in ongoing gunfight in South Kashmir

Three persons, including a mother-son duo, were detained for questioning during an ongoing search operation in the forest belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri border districts where nine soldiers were killed in two separate gunfights with terrorists over the past week, officials said on Sunday.

Five Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO), laid down their lives in a fierce gunfight during a counter-insurgency operation in Surankote forest on Monday. Four soldiers, including another JCO, died in another encounter in the Mendhar sector on Thursday evening.

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A man along with a 45-year-old woman and her son, all residents of Bhatta Durrian forest, were taken into custody for questioning on the suspicion of giving logistic support to terrorists, the officials said.

It was a matter of investigation whether they provided food and shelter to the terrorists voluntarily or at gunpoint, they said.

The officials underlined that the area is mountainous and the forest is dense, which makes the operation difficult and dangerous.

So far, contact with hiding terrorists was established thrice -- first on October 11 in Poonch's Surankote which was followed by another exchange of fire between the security forces and the fleeing terrorists in the adjoining Thanamandi forest in Rajouri district the same day but the ultras managed their escape in both the encounters.

The third encounter took place in the Nar Khas forest in the Mendhar area of Poonch on Thursday evening.

"The presence of terrorists in the forest area connecting Poonch and Rajouri was observed two-and-a-half months ago and accordingly tactical operations were launched to track them down," Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rajouri-Poonch range, Vivek Gupta said on Saturday.

"A joint security grid was tracking different groups of terrorists but sometimes operations take time depending on the topography of the area. Contact with the terrorists was established thrice this week based on intelligence inputs," the officer said.

The terrorists are holed up and the joint forces are on the job to take the operation to the logical conclusion, he added.

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Officials said the entire forest area from Mendhar to Thanamandi remains under a strict cordon and a massive search operation is on to neutralise the terrorists moving from one place to another in an attempt to escape the dragnet.

The Army has deployed para-commandos and a helicopter was also seen hovering over the forest area for surveillance on Saturday.

Officials said the traffic between Mendhar and Thanamandi along the Jammu-Rajouri highway remained suspended for the third day on Sunday in the wake of the ongoing operation.

Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu region have witnessed a rise in infiltration attempts since June this year. Nine terrorists have been killed in separate encounters.

Three persons, including a mother-son duo, were detained for questioning during an ongoing search operation in the forest belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri border districts where nine soldiers were killed in two separate gunfights with terrorists over the past week, officials said on Sunday.

Three persons, including a mother-son duo, were detained for questioning during an ongoing search operation in the forest belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri border districts where nine soldiers were killed in two separate gunfights with terrorists over the past week, officials said on Sunday. Five Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO), laid down their lives in a fierce gunfight during a counter-insurgency operation in Surankote forest on Monday. Four soldiers, including another JCO, died in another encounter in the Mendhar sector on Thursday evening. Also Read | J&K: 13 terrorists killed in 9 encounters after civilian killings A man along with a 45-year-old woman and her son, all residents of Bhatta Durrian forest, were taken into custody for questioning on the suspicion of giving logistic support to terrorists, the officials said. It was a matter of investigation whether they provided food and shelter to the terrorists voluntarily or at gunpoint, they said. The officials underlined that the area is mountainous and the forest is dense, which makes the operation difficult and dangerous. So far, contact with hiding terrorists was established thrice -- first on October 11 in Poonch's Surankote which was followed by another exchange of fire between the security forces and the fleeing terrorists in the adjoining Thanamandi forest in Rajouri district the same day but the ultras managed their escape in both the encounters. The third encounter took place in the Nar Khas forest in the Mendhar area of Poonch on Thursday evening. "The presence of terrorists in the forest area connecting Poonch and Rajouri was observed two-and-a-half months ago and accordingly tactical operations were launched to track them down," Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rajouri-Poonch range, Vivek Gupta said on Saturday. "A joint security grid was tracking different groups of terrorists but sometimes operations take time depending on the topography of the area. Contact with the terrorists was established thrice this week based on intelligence inputs," the officer said. The terrorists are holed up and the joint forces are on the job to take the operation to the logical conclusion, he added. Also Read | India to host in-person NSA meet on Afghanistan, Pakistan's Moeed Yusuf invited Officials said the entire forest area from Mendhar to Thanamandi remains under a strict cordon and a massive search operation is on to neutralise the terrorists moving from one place to another in an attempt to escape the dragnet. The Army has deployed para-commandos and a helicopter was also seen hovering over the forest area for surveillance on Saturday. Officials said the traffic between Mendhar and Thanamandi along the Jammu-Rajouri highway remained suspended for the third day on Sunday in the wake of the ongoing operation. Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu region have witnessed a rise in infiltration attempts since June this year. Nine terrorists have been killed in separate encounters.

J&K encounter: 3 detained for questioning as search ops enter day 7 in Poonch- Rajouri forests

13 terrorists have been killed in 9 encounters in Kashmir Valley in the last ten days. The Jammu and Kashmir Police claims to have killed 3 out of 5 terrorists from Srinagar city.&nbsp;

This comes after 7 civilian killings in the Kashmir valley recently.&nbsp;

The security was put on high alert after the recent civilian killings across the Kashmir Valley. Various search operations were carried out by the Police, Army and Paramilitary forces across the valley, which further led to encounters.

"13 terrorists have been killed in 9 encounters after civilian killings. We have neutralised 3 out of 5 terrorists of Srinagar City within less than 24 hours,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

Earlier today, two terrorists including a LeT commander was killed in a gunfight in the Pampore area of Awantipora.&nbsp;

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Police had an idea about the presence of these two terrorists in the area after which a search operation was launched.&nbsp;

Police said that they also gave them an option of surrender but they denied it.&nbsp;

"We offered them to surrender but they kept firing, triggering an encounter. They were trapped in a three-storey building, which is a concrete one. We fired grenades and the building caught fire. One of the slain militants has been identified as Umar Khanday of LeT and the other has been identified as Muhammad Sultan, who was the LeT commander .”

Police said that Umar Khanday was involved in the killing of two policemen in the Baghat area of Srinagar. Security is still on high alert across the Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

13 terrorists have been killed in 9 encounters in Kashmir Valley in the last ten days. The Jammu and Kashmir Police claims to have killed 3 out of 5 terrorists from Srinagar city.

13 terrorists have been killed in 9 encounters in Kashmir Valley in the last ten days. The Jammu and Kashmir Police claims to have killed 3 out of 5 terrorists from Srinagar city. This comes after 7 civilian killings in the Kashmir valley recently. The security was put on high alert after the recent civilian killings across the Kashmir Valley. Various search operations were carried out by the Police, Army and Paramilitary forces across the valley, which further led to encounters. "13 terrorists have been killed in 9 encounters after civilian killings. We have neutralised 3 out of 5 terrorists of Srinagar City within less than 24 hours,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police. Earlier today, two terrorists including a LeT commander was killed in a gunfight in the Pampore area of Awantipora. Also read | J&K: Security forces detain over 700 ‘terrorist sympathisers’ after civilian killings Police had an idea about the presence of these two terrorists in the area after which a search operation was launched. Police said that they also gave them an option of surrender but they denied it. "We offered them to surrender but they kept firing, triggering an encounter. They were trapped in a three-storey building, which is a concrete one. We fired grenades and the building caught fire. One of the slain militants has been identified as Umar Khanday of LeT and the other has been identified as Muhammad Sultan, who was the LeT commander .” Police said that Umar Khanday was involved in the killing of two policemen in the Baghat area of Srinagar. Security is still on high alert across the Kashmir Valley.

J&K: 13 terrorists killed in 9 encounters after civilian killings

After getting too close to grizzly bears, a woman in the state of Illinois, the United States, has been sentenced to four days in jail, supervised probation and a one-year ban from Yellowstone National Park. &nbsp;

The woman, Samantha Dehring, pleaded guilty to approaching, remaining near to and photographing wildlife within 100 yards. &nbsp;&nbsp;

According to a statement from the Department of Justice, the woman was subsequently sentenced to four days in jail, one year of supervised probation and a one-year ban from Yellowstone. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The woman also has to pay a $1,000 fine, $1,000 to the Yellowstone Forever Wildlife Protection Fund as part of a community service payment, a $30 court processing fee and a $10 assessment, as per the statement. &nbsp;

On May 10, Dehring was caught on video approaching and photographing three grizzly bears, a mother and her cubs, a Facebook post from Yellowstone National Park said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The mother bear quickly charged towards Dehring, prompting the woman to turn and walk away. &nbsp;

"Oh my god. Oh my god," a woman said in the background, while another is heard saying that she "got that on video." &nbsp;

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The safety rules of Yellowstone's park state visitors must remain "at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves" even if they appear to look calm and approachable. The rules explain that wildlife at the park is "unpredictable." &nbsp;

In the statement, acting US Attorney Bob Murray said, "Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park are, indeed, wild. The park is not a zoo where animals can be viewed within the safety of a fenced enclosure." &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

After getting too close to grizzly bears, a woman in the state of Illinois, the United States, has been sentenced to four days in jail, supervised probation and a one-year ban from Yellowstone National Park.

After getting too close to grizzly bears, a woman in the state of Illinois, the United States, has been sentenced to four days in jail, supervised probation and a one-year ban from Yellowstone National Park. The woman, Samantha Dehring, pleaded guilty to approaching, remaining near to and photographing wildlife within 100 yards. According to a statement from the Department of Justice, the woman was subsequently sentenced to four days in jail, one year of supervised probation and a one-year ban from Yellowstone. Also Read: Lurching from crisis to crisis, Congress is addicted to cliffs The woman also has to pay a $1,000 fine, $1,000 to the Yellowstone Forever Wildlife Protection Fund as part of a community service payment, a $30 court processing fee and a $10 assessment, as per the statement. On May 10, Dehring was caught on video approaching and photographing three grizzly bears, a mother and her cubs, a Facebook post from Yellowstone National Park said. × The mother bear quickly charged towards Dehring, prompting the woman to turn and walk away. "Oh my god. Oh my god," a woman said in the background, while another is heard saying that she "got that on video." Also Read: Moderna, racing for profits, keeps Covid vaccine out of reach of poor The safety rules of Yellowstone's park state visitors must remain "at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves" even if they appear to look calm and approachable. The rules explain that wildlife at the park is "unpredictable." In the statement, acting US Attorney Bob Murray said, "Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park are, indeed, wild. The park is not a zoo where animals can be viewed within the safety of a fenced enclosure." (With inputs from agencies)

For close grizzly bear encounter, US woman gets 4-day jail, national park ban  

Europe's BepiColombo mission has had its first encounter with Mercury, which happens to be the innermost planet of the Solar System.

The probe raced over the surface of mercury at an altitude of 200km, before heading back.

The controllers have planned a further five such flybys, each time using the gravitational tug of Mercury to trim the speed of the spacecraft.

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The aim is for Bepi to be moving slow enough it can drop into a stable orbit. This should happen by the end of 2025. 
Bepi is two spacecraft in one. One part has been developed by the European Space Agency (Esa), the other part by the Japanese space agency (Jaxa).&nbsp;

For this first flyby, the timing of closest approach was calculated to be 23:34 GMT. At that moment, Bepi would have been moving with a velocity over 50km/s (30 miles/s) to the Sun.

The probe was busy snapping pictures. However, its high-resolution science cameras were not used as these cannot actually see anything currently because they are tucked inside the spacecraft stack.

Dave Rothery, a professor of planetary geosciences at the UK's Open University, was quoted by the BBC as saying, "I think we'll recognise Kuiper Crater. It's bright and has this big fan of ejecta rays."

He added, "We'll just have to wait and see. We know what should be in the field of view but given the lighting conditions and what these small cameras are capable of - there's some uncertainty."&nbsp;

Europe's BepiColombo mission has had its first encounter with Mercury, which happens to be the innermost planet of the Solar System. The probe raced over the surface of mercury at an altitude of 200km, before heading back.

Europe's BepiColombo mission has had its first encounter with Mercury, which happens to be the innermost planet of the Solar System. The probe raced over the surface of mercury at an altitude of 200km, before heading back. The controllers have planned a further five such flybys, each time using the gravitational tug of Mercury to trim the speed of the spacecraft. Hello Mercury! 🤩 One of our first views of #Mercury, taken ~10mins after close approach. More details and images to follow later today! https://t.co/6CH9vE8Z0f#MercuryFlyby #ExploreFarther pic.twitter.com/hguRQbOGi5 — BepiColombo (@BepiColombo) October 2, 2021 × The aim is for Bepi to be moving slow enough it can drop into a stable orbit. This should happen by the end of 2025. Bepi is two spacecraft in one. One part has been developed by the European Space Agency (Esa), the other part by the Japanese space agency (Jaxa). For this first flyby, the timing of closest approach was calculated to be 23:34 GMT. At that moment, Bepi would have been moving with a velocity over 50km/s (30 miles/s) to the Sun. The probe was busy snapping pictures. However, its high-resolution science cameras were not used as these cannot actually see anything currently because they are tucked inside the spacecraft stack. Dave Rothery, a professor of planetary geosciences at the UK's Open University, was quoted by the BBC as saying, "I think we'll recognise Kuiper Crater. It's bright and has this big fan of ejecta rays." He added, "We'll just have to wait and see. We know what should be in the field of view but given the lighting conditions and what these small cameras are capable of - there's some uncertainty."

Europe's BepiColombo mission had its first encounter with Mercury

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in the Alamdar Colony, Danmar region of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

Kashmir Police IG Vijay Kumar said that the terrorists were locals and belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba. "Two local terrorists belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed," IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar told news agency ANI.

Terrorists and security personnel engaged in a gunfight on Friday morning after a joint police-army squad cordoned off the area and conducted a search operation based on specific information about the presence of terrorists.

As security forces closed in on the location where terrorists were hiding, they were met with a barrage of fire, which sparked the confrontation.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in the Alamdar Colony, Danmar region of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir Police IG Vijay Kumar said that the terrorists were locals and belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in the Alamdar Colony, Danmar region of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir Police IG Vijay Kumar said that the terrorists were locals and belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba. "Two local terrorists belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed," IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar told news agency ANI. Terrorists and security personnel engaged in a gunfight on Friday morning after a joint police-army squad cordoned off the area and conducted a search operation based on specific information about the presence of terrorists. As security forces closed in on the location where terrorists were hiding, they were met with a barrage of fire, which sparked the confrontation. (With inputs from agencies)

Jammu and Kashmir: Two LeT terrorists killed in encounter with security forces

A US Coast Guard ship fired about 30 warning shots after 13 vessels from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) came close to it and other American Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Coast Guard ship fires 30 warning shots after encounter with Iranian vessels

A US military ship fired warning shots after three vessels from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) came close to it and another American patrol boat in the Gulf.

US Navy ship fires warning shots after close encounter with Iranian vessels

Four jawans of Indian army and three terrorists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, an Indian Defence Ministry spokesperson said, in the bloodiest gun battle in the disputed region since April this year.&nbsp;

The terrorists made an abortive bid during the night to infiltrate into the Indian side of the LoC in Machil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, they added.

The infiltrators were challenged and three of them were killed, the officials said.

However, three Army soldiers, including an officer, and a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan were also killed during the operation, they added.

"A BSF soldier was killed in action (KIA) and the firefight stopped at 0400 hours," Col Kalia said in a statement.

He said more troops were rushed to the area and the movement of the militants was tracked with the help of surveillance devices.

"Contact was re-established at 1020 hours when the heavy fire was drawn by own search parties approximately 1.5 km from the LoC. In the ensuing firefight, two more terrorists were killed. Own troops suffered three KIA and two injured," Col Kalia said.

This is the highest number of army casualties along the Line of Control in Kashmir since April this year. Five Indian troops and an equal number of militants were killed in April this year when armed militants were challenged by Indian troops in the area.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Four jawans of Indian army and three terrorists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, an Indian Defence Ministry spokesperson said, in the bloodiest gun battle in the disputed region since April this year.

Four jawans of Indian army and three terrorists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, an Indian Defence Ministry spokesperson said, in the bloodiest gun battle in the disputed region since April this year. The terrorists made an abortive bid during the night to infiltrate into the Indian side of the LoC in Machil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, they added. The infiltrators were challenged and three of them were killed, the officials said. However, three Army soldiers, including an officer, and a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan were also killed during the operation, they added. "A BSF soldier was killed in action (KIA) and the firefight stopped at 0400 hours," Col Kalia said in a statement. He said more troops were rushed to the area and the movement of the militants was tracked with the help of surveillance devices. "Contact was re-established at 1020 hours when the heavy fire was drawn by own search parties approximately 1.5 km from the LoC. In the ensuing firefight, two more terrorists were killed. Own troops suffered three KIA and two injured," Col Kalia said. This is the highest number of army casualties along the Line of Control in Kashmir since April this year. Five Indian troops and an equal number of militants were killed in April this year when armed militants were challenged by Indian troops in the area. (With inputs from agencies)

Four soldiers killed in action in Jammu and Kashmir’s Machil sector

An encounter began between security forces and terrorists in Chakura area of south Kashmir`s Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said.

The gunfight started after the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of a specific information about the presence of terrorists.

As the security forces zeroed in, terrorists hiding in the area filed on them. "The encounter has started in Chakura area of Shopian. Police and other security forces are on the job," police said.

An encounter began between security forces and terrorists in Chakura area of south Kashmir`s Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. The gunfight started after the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of a specific information about the presence of terrorists.

An encounter began between security forces and terrorists in Chakura area of south Kashmir`s Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. The gunfight started after the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of a specific information about the presence of terrorists. As the security forces zeroed in, terrorists hiding in the area filed on them. "The encounter has started in Chakura area of Shopian. Police and other security forces are on the job," police said.

Gunfight between security forces, terrorists on in Kashmir''s Shopian

Germany, Ireland and Chinese martial arts loom large as British cinema hands out its BAFTA awards on Sunday, with less than a month to go to the Oscars.

With 14 nods, German director Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front&nbsp;is the joint most-nominated foreign-language film in the BAFTA academy's 76-year history.

It has tied with Ang Lee's martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, co-starring Michelle Yeoh, which won the same number of nominations in 2001.

Yeoh is nominated for best actress this year as a worn-down laundromat owner who transforms into a high-kicking heroine, in the wildly inventive Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Yeoh's kung-fu science-fiction film received 10 BAFTA nominations, as did the pitch-black Irish comedy The Banshees of Inisherin&nbsp;co-starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. 
 
The US co-directors of Everything Everywhere All At Once, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, are up jointly for the best director prize, as is Berger and Martin McDonagh for Banshees.

McDonagh is one of the rare British nominees for this year's top gongs. But the Daniels, as they are known in the industry, will be hoping to build on their success at the Directors Guild of America awards on Saturday.

"What the hell? Guys, thank you so much. This has been an incredible year for our little film that somehow keeps going," a visibly shocked Kwan told the annual gala in Beverly Hills.&nbsp;

Elvis, Baz Luhrmann's biopic of the king of rock and roll, is on nine BAFTA nominations, with classical music psychological drama "Tar" in line for five awards including best actress for Cate Blanchett.

The main awards of the ceremony, the highlight of the British film calendar and a key indicator to the Oscars on March 12, will be handed out at London's Royal Festival Hall from 1900 GMT.

Germany, Ireland and Chinese martial arts loom large as British cinema hands out its BAFTA awards on Sunday, with less than a month to go to the Oscars. With 14 nods, German director Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front is the joint most-nominated foreign-language film in the BAFTA academy's 76-year history.

Germany, Ireland and Chinese martial arts loom large as British cinema hands out its BAFTA awards on Sunday, with less than a month to go to the Oscars. With 14 nods, German director Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front is the joint most-nominated foreign-language film in the BAFTA academy's 76-year history. It has tied with Ang Lee's martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, co-starring Michelle Yeoh, which won the same number of nominations in 2001. Yeoh is nominated for best actress this year as a worn-down laundromat owner who transforms into a high-kicking heroine, in the wildly inventive Everything Everywhere All At Once. Yeoh's kung-fu science-fiction film received 10 BAFTA nominations, as did the pitch-black Irish comedy The Banshees of Inisherin co-starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. The US co-directors of Everything Everywhere All At Once, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, are up jointly for the best director prize, as is Berger and Martin McDonagh for Banshees. McDonagh is one of the rare British nominees for this year's top gongs. But the Daniels, as they are known in the industry, will be hoping to build on their success at the Directors Guild of America awards on Saturday. "What the hell? Guys, thank you so much. This has been an incredible year for our little film that somehow keeps going," a visibly shocked Kwan told the annual gala in Beverly Hills. Elvis, Baz Luhrmann's biopic of the king of rock and roll, is on nine BAFTA nominations, with classical music psychological drama "Tar" in line for five awards including best actress for Cate Blanchett. The main awards of the ceremony, the highlight of the British film calendar and a key indicator to the Oscars on March 12, will be handed out at London's Royal Festival Hall from 1900 GMT.

Dreaded gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter in Kanpur

One terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter at South Kashmir`s Kulgam district on Saturday. "One terrorist has been killed, operations are going on," Inspector General Kashmir Vijay Kumar told.

One terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter at South Kashmir`s Kulgam district on Saturday. "One terrorist has been killed, operations are going on," Inspector General Kashmir Vijay Kumar told. The encounter started after security forces got an input about the presence of terrorists in Arrah area of Kulgam. As the security forces cordoned off the area and zeroed in on the spot where the terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire drawing retaliation of the security forces and triggering the encounter.

One terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir police have killed two terrorists in yet another encounter in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district today morning.

A joint operation was launched by J&amp;K police, Indian Army and CRPF, based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists at the Waghama area of Bijbehara.&nbsp;

Army said that the operation took place in a hide located in an orchard following which one INSAS rifle and a pistol were recovered from the slain terrorists.&nbsp;

Contrary to earlier reports that&nbsp;Zahid Das, an Islamic State of Jammu &amp; Kashmir terrorist, who was said to be one among the two terrorists killed,&nbsp;inspector general of police Kashmir range told WION that Dass managed to escape from the encounter site.&nbsp;

Dass alleged to have had a hand in the&nbsp;killing of a 5-year-old boy during an attack on security forces earlier.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, sources told WION that the slain militants belonged to Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir outfit.&nbsp; 
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The Jammu and Kashmir police have killed two terrorists in yet another encounter in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district today morning. A joint operation was launched by J&K police, Indian Army and CRPF, based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists at the Waghama area of Bijbehara.

The Jammu and Kashmir police have killed two terrorists in yet another encounter in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district today morning. A joint operation was launched by J&K police, Indian Army and CRPF, based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists at the Waghama area of Bijbehara. Army said that the operation took place in a hide located in an orchard following which one INSAS rifle and a pistol were recovered from the slain terrorists. Contrary to earlier reports that Zahid Das, an Islamic State of Jammu & Kashmir terrorist, who was said to be one among the two terrorists killed, inspector general of police Kashmir range told WION that Dass managed to escape from the encounter site. Dass alleged to have had a hand in the killing of a 5-year-old boy during an attack on security forces earlier. Meanwhile, sources told WION that the slain militants belonged to Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir outfit.

Two terrorists killed in yet another encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir has become "militancy free" as the last of the surviving militants in the area was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district, police said on Monday.

"With today's operation at Khull Chohar in Anantnag by Anantnag Police along with 19 RR, CRPF in which two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists including one district commander and one Hizbul Mujahideen commander Masood were neutralised, Doda district in Jammu Zone becomes totally militancy free once again as Masood was last surviving terrorist of Doda," a police spokesman said.

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The spokesman said Masood, a resident of Doda, was involved in a rape case in the district and was absconding ever since.

"He later joined Hizbul Mujahideen and shifted his area of operation to Kashmir," the spokesman added.

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir has become "militancy free" as the last of the surviving militants in the area was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district, police said on Monday.

Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir has become "militancy free" as the last of the surviving militants in the area was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district, police said on Monday. "With today's operation at Khull Chohar in Anantnag by Anantnag Police along with 19 RR, CRPF in which two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists including one district commander and one Hizbul Mujahideen commander Masood were neutralised, Doda district in Jammu Zone becomes totally militancy free once again as Masood was last surviving terrorist of Doda," a police spokesman said. With today’s operation at Khulchohar area of Anantnag by Police along with Local RR unit in which 2 LeT terrorists including one district commander & one HM commander Masood (in pic) were neutralised, Doda dist in Jammu Zone becomes totally militancy free once again: J&K DGP pic.twitter.com/M1OEOHuhJ7 — ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2020 × The spokesman said Masood, a resident of Doda, was involved in a rape case in the district and was absconding ever since. "He later joined Hizbul Mujahideen and shifted his area of operation to Kashmir," the spokesman added. (With inputs from ANI)

Doda in J&K is militancy free after Hizbul militant killed in encounter, say police

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Srinagar on Sunday, police said. Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the Zoonimar area of the city, security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation this morning, a police official said.

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Srinagar on Sunday, police said. Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the Zoonimar area of the city, security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation this morning, a police official said. He said as the forces were conducting searches in the area, militants fired upon them. The forces retaliated leading to a gunfight. Three militants have been killed in the encounter, the official said, adding that their identities were yet to be ascertained. The exchange of fire is going on. Authorities have suspended mobile Internet services in the city as a precautionary measure, the official said. Restrictions on the movement of people have also been imposed in most parts in downtown areas of the city, the official added.

Jammu & Kashmir: 3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Srinagar

Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Turkwangam area of Shopian, according to news agency ANI. Search operation underway in the locality, the report added.

Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Turkwangam area of Shopian, according to news agency ANI. Search operation underway in the locality, the report added. #UPDATE Jammu and Kashmir: Three unidentified terrorists eliminated in the encounter that started at Turkwangam area of Shopian. Search operation underway. https://t.co/1aps5PSv3t — ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2020 × Earlier an encounter broke out between security officers and the terrorists at the Turkwangam area of Shopian on Tuesday morning, said Kashmir Zone Police earlier. Police and security forces were on the job, Kashmir Zone Police said.

Three unidentified terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian: Report

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter that took place between terrorists and security forces at Zadoora Nipora area in South Kashmir`s Kulgam district on Saturday morning, officials said.

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter that took place between terrorists and security forces at Zadoora Nipora area in South Kashmir`s Kulgam district on Saturday morning, officials said. The encounter occurred after police and army launched a joint operation in the area based on specific intelligence input. As the security forces zeroed in on the hideout, the hiding terrorists fired upon them which triggered the encounter. Security forces retaliated and eliminated both terrorists. "Two unidentified terrorists killed. Search is going on. Further details shall follow," police said in a brief statement. Security forces have stepped up anti-terror operations in Kashmir. At least 14 terrorists were killed in three encounters at Reban Pinjura and Sugoo villages of South Kashmir`s Shopian district in less than a week.

2 terrorists killed in encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam

At least five terrorists were killed following an encounter that broke early morning in Reban village of Zainapora belt in south Kashmir's Shopian district. Inspector-General of Police Vijay Kumar (IPS) told that five terrorists were killed in the operation.

At least five terrorists were killed following an encounter that broke early morning in Reban village of Zainapora belt in south Kashmir's Shopian district. Inspector-General of Police Vijay Kumar (IPS) told that five terrorists were killed in the operation. However, he said, the identity of the slain militants was yet to be ascertained. As per the sources top commander is among the five slain terrorists. Sources said that the slain terrorists belong to Hizbul Mujahideen outfit. Earlier, sources said that a joint team of Police, Army’s Ist RR and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. They said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them which was retaliated triggering an encounter. Meanwhile, as precautionary measure internet services have been snapped in Shopian and Kulgam districts of southern Kashmir.

Five terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

Three terrorists have been neutralised in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama earlier today, Jammu and Kashmir police said.&nbsp;

Earlier a top police official confirmed the&nbsp;encounter and said a joint team of police, Army's 55 RR and 183 BN of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon-and-search-operation in the area.&nbsp;

As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the searching party and the fire was retaliated, triggering an encounter.

Police recovered arms and ammunition from the area.

Meanwhile, internet service has been snapped in the Pulwama as&nbsp;a precautionary measure.

Three terrorists have been neutralised in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama earlier today, Jammu and Kashmir police said.

Three terrorists have been neutralised in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama earlier today, Jammu and Kashmir police said. Earlier a top police official confirmed the encounter and said a joint team of police, Army's 55 RR and 183 BN of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon-and-search-operation in the area. As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the searching party and the fire was retaliated, triggering an encounter. Police recovered arms and ammunition from the area. Meanwhile, internet service has been snapped in the Pulwama as a precautionary measure.

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 terrorists neutralised in Pulwama encounter

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