A fierce gunbattle broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore area, terrorists belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba group.

J&K: Fierce gunbattle breaks out in Pampore, security personnel neutralises 2 terrorists

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Four terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir' Lassipora early Friday morning.

Two Special Police Officers who decamped with weapons yesterday are among the four killed.

The encounter between the terrorists and the forces&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-exchange-of-fire-between-terrorists-security-forces-in-lassipora-of-pulwama-district-225002">broke out in the Pulwama district's Lassipora</a>&nbsp;on Thursday evening.

The security forces have also recovered 3 AK rifles from the slain terrorists.&nbsp;

A search and cordon operation was launched in the region following the gunbattle.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Four terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir' Lassipora early Friday morning. Two Special Police Officers who decamped with weapons yesterday are among the four killed.

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir' Lassipora early Friday morning. Two Special Police Officers who decamped with weapons yesterday are among the four killed. The encounter between the terrorists and the forces broke out in the Pulwama district's Lassipora on Thursday evening. The security forces have also recovered 3 AK rifles from the slain terrorists. A search and cordon operation was launched in the region following the gunbattle. (With inputs from ANI)

4 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

An army man and three&nbsp;terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday.

The gunbattle started between the terrorists and the security forces in Dalipora area of Pulwama early this morning.

The forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.

News agency ANI reported that the&nbsp;terrorists were&nbsp;holed up in a house in Dalipora.

According to intelligence inputs, a top self-styled commander of Hizbul Mujahideen was believed to be among those trapped in the security forces cordon.

Meanwhile, the internet has also been&nbsp;suspended in the area.

(With inputs from agencies)

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An army man and three terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday. The gunbattle started between the terrorists and the security forces in Dalipora area of Pulwama early this morning.

An army man and three terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday. The gunbattle started between the terrorists and the security forces in Dalipora area of Pulwama early this morning. The forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. News agency ANI reported that the terrorists were holed up in a house in Dalipora. According to intelligence inputs, a top self-styled commander of Hizbul Mujahideen was believed to be among those trapped in the security forces cordon. Meanwhile, the internet has also been suspended in the area. (With inputs from agencies)

Soldier, 3 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

A gun battle erupted during a search and cordon operation in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-releases-photos-of-suspects-of-church-hotel-bombing-that-killed-nearly-250-213584">Sri Lanka's eastern province</a>. Lankan soldiers opened fire on suspected terrorists, reports said.

Sri Lanka's military spokesman said gun battle with suspects was still&nbsp;underway.

An explosion was&nbsp;reported from Sainthamaruthu in Kalmunai. Soldiers went in to investigate an explosion in the town of Ampara Sainthamaruthu in&nbsp;Batticaloa east, during a search operation, Reuters reported the spokesperson as saying, and were fired upon.

Local media reports said the military was searching for a makeshift bomb factory when the gun battle started.

The police found various apparatus to be used in making explosives including bags of metal balls, gelignite sticks and fuel during the raid.

An Islamic State(IS) flag was also found by soldiers.

Earlier in the day, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sri-lanka/sri-lankan-president-confident-armed-forces-could-destroy-group-behind-bombings-213700">President Maithripala Sirisena </a>had said the police were looking for 140 people believed to have links with the Islamic State terrorist group over the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels that killed at least 253 people.

"We now have info that there are about 140 people in Sri Lanka linked to the Islamic State. We can and we will eradicate all of them very soon," Sirisena said, announcing that there would also be new legislation to ban extremist groups.

Sirisena told reporters some Sri Lankan youths had been involved with the extremist group since 2013, and that top defence and police chiefs had not shared information with him about the impending attacks.

Several countries including Israel, Australia and Britain have warned their citizens against visiting Sri Lanka in the wake of the attacks.

Authorities on Thursday had reduced the death toll of the terror attacks&nbsp;from 360 dead to 253, saying badly mutilated bodies were double counted.

A gun battle erupted during a search and cordon operation in Sri Lanka's eastern province. Lankan soldiers opened fire on suspected terrorists, reports said. Sri Lanka's military spokesman said gun battle with suspects was still underway.

A gun battle erupted during a search and cordon operation in Sri Lanka's eastern province. Lankan soldiers opened fire on suspected terrorists, reports said. Sri Lanka's military spokesman said gun battle with suspects was still underway. An explosion was reported from Sainthamaruthu in Kalmunai. Soldiers went in to investigate an explosion in the town of Ampara Sainthamaruthu in Batticaloa east, during a search operation, Reuters reported the spokesperson as saying, and were fired upon. Local media reports said the military was searching for a makeshift bomb factory when the gun battle started. The police found various apparatus to be used in making explosives including bags of metal balls, gelignite sticks and fuel during the raid. An Islamic State(IS) flag was also found by soldiers. Earlier in the day, President Maithripala Sirisena had said the police were looking for 140 people believed to have links with the Islamic State terrorist group over the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels that killed at least 253 people. "We now have info that there are about 140 people in Sri Lanka linked to the Islamic State. We can and we will eradicate all of them very soon," Sirisena said, announcing that there would also be new legislation to ban extremist groups. Sirisena told reporters some Sri Lankan youths had been involved with the extremist group since 2013, and that top defence and police chiefs had not shared information with him about the impending attacks. Several countries including Israel, Australia and Britain have warned their citizens against visiting Sri Lanka in the wake of the attacks. Authorities on Thursday had reduced the death toll of the terror attacks from 360 dead to 253, saying badly mutilated bodies were double counted.

Gun battle erupts between soldiers, suspected terrorists in eastern Sri Lanka

A gunbattle erupted on Thursday between Afghan forces and supporters of a powerful politician in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif who rejected the appointment of a new provincial police chief by President Ashraf Ghani, officials said.

At least five civilians and two security force personnel were wounded in the clash, the latest in a series of stand-offs between Ghani and Atta Mohammad Noor, the former governor of Balkh province who has repeatedly defied Ghani's attempts to retain control over his northern stronghold.

Noor is a leading figure in Jamiat-e Islami, a party that represents Afghanistan's Tajik minority. He served as Balkh's governor for more than a decade.

Noor accused Ghani of trying to remove a potential rival and divide Jamiat by appointing his supporters to powerful posts to manipulate the presidential elections in July.

Last month, a governor of the northern province of Samangan defied an attempt by Ghani to remove him.

In a statement posted online, Noor called on city residents to keep shops and markets closed. He said Ghani must withdraw the appointment of Abdul Raqib Mobarez as the province's new police chief.

The deadlock has highlighted a fractious political climate and Ghani's attempts to retain control over provinces and opposition leaders ahead of an expected close election.

"The presidential palace has always been plotting conspiracies with its arbitrary policies. I ask all residents, men and women, of Balkh to be fully ready for defending their dignity," said Noor.

Noor, a former commander in the anti-Soviet Mujahiddin and considered one of the richest men in Afghanistan, has faced repeated accusations of corruption, which he denies. In 2015 Human Rights Watch said there was “strong evidence that he controls and funds local militias implicated in serious abuse”.

Balkh, which sits on vital trade routes into central Asia, is also one of Afghanistan’s most stable and prosperous provinces, with a much smaller Taliban and Islamic State presence than in other northern regions.

A senior official at the presidential palace said Ghani's decision to appoint a new police chief in Balkh was "free from bias".

A gunbattle erupted on Thursday between Afghan forces and supporters of a powerful politician in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif who rejected the appointment of a new provincial police chief by President Ashraf Ghani, officials said.

A gunbattle erupted on Thursday between Afghan forces and supporters of a powerful politician in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif who rejected the appointment of a new provincial police chief by President Ashraf Ghani, officials said. At least five civilians and two security force personnel were wounded in the clash, the latest in a series of stand-offs between Ghani and Atta Mohammad Noor, the former governor of Balkh province who has repeatedly defied Ghani's attempts to retain control over his northern stronghold. Noor is a leading figure in Jamiat-e Islami, a party that represents Afghanistan's Tajik minority. He served as Balkh's governor for more than a decade. Noor accused Ghani of trying to remove a potential rival and divide Jamiat by appointing his supporters to powerful posts to manipulate the presidential elections in July. Last month, a governor of the northern province of Samangan defied an attempt by Ghani to remove him. In a statement posted online, Noor called on city residents to keep shops and markets closed. He said Ghani must withdraw the appointment of Abdul Raqib Mobarez as the province's new police chief. The deadlock has highlighted a fractious political climate and Ghani's attempts to retain control over provinces and opposition leaders ahead of an expected close election. "The presidential palace has always been plotting conspiracies with its arbitrary policies. I ask all residents, men and women, of Balkh to be fully ready for defending their dignity," said Noor. Noor, a former commander in the anti-Soviet Mujahiddin and considered one of the richest men in Afghanistan, has faced repeated accusations of corruption, which he denies. In 2015 Human Rights Watch said there was “strong evidence that he controls and funds local militias implicated in serious abuse”. Balkh, which sits on vital trade routes into central Asia, is also one of Afghanistan’s most stable and prosperous provinces, with a much smaller Taliban and Islamic State presence than in other northern regions. A senior official at the presidential palace said Ghani's decision to appoint a new police chief in Balkh was "free from bias".

Gunfight erupts in north Afghan city over police chief's appointment

A senior police officer was injured in a fierce gun battle between <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaish-e-mohammed-commander-army-major-and-five-others-killed-in-pulwama-gun-battle-198095">terrorists and security forces</a> in Pulwama on Monday.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police South Kashmir range, Amit Kumar, who was injured in an exchange of fire with terrorists, has been shifted to Army hospital. His condition is stated to be stable.

Amit Kumar&nbsp;received a gunshot wound in the abdomen.

Police in Pulwama appeal to locals to leave the site of Pulwama encounter. Four 55 Rashtriya Rifles personnel have lost their lives and one injured and two terrorists neutralised in the ongoing operation.

The operation is being carried out by a joint team consisting of 55 Rashtriya Rifles, police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

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Security forces launched a cordon and search operation during the night after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area, a police official recounted.&nbsp;

Earlier in the morning, Army shot dead Gazi Rashid who was the alleged mastermind of the 14th Feb Pulwama attack.

"Kamran's role in the February 14 suicide bombing of a CRPF convoy was under the scanner of investigators," a senior police official said.

The Jaish has claimed responsibility for the February 14 terror attack that targeted a convoy of 78 vehicles on its way from Jammu to Srinagar.

(With inputs from agencies)

A senior police officer was injured in a fierce gun battle between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama on Monday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police South Kashmir range, Amit Kumar, who was injured in an exchange of fire with terrorists, has been shifted to Army hospital.

A senior police officer was injured in a fierce gun battle between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama on Monday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police South Kashmir range, Amit Kumar, who was injured in an exchange of fire with terrorists, has been shifted to Army hospital. His condition is stated to be stable. Amit Kumar received a gunshot wound in the abdomen. Police in Pulwama appeal to locals to leave the site of Pulwama encounter. Four 55 Rashtriya Rifles personnel have lost their lives and one injured and two terrorists neutralised in the ongoing operation. The operation is being carried out by a joint team consisting of 55 Rashtriya Rifles, police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Curfew continues in Jammu for the fourth day following #PulwamaAttack on 14th February. pic.twitter.com/gmEL1QADVu — ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2019 × Security forces launched a cordon and search operation during the night after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area, a police official recounted. Earlier in the morning, Army shot dead Gazi Rashid who was the alleged mastermind of the 14th Feb Pulwama attack. "Kamran's role in the February 14 suicide bombing of a CRPF convoy was under the scanner of investigators," a senior police official said. The Jaish has claimed responsibility for the February 14 terror attack that targeted a convoy of 78 vehicles on its way from Jammu to Srinagar. (With inputs from agencies)

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