Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said while terror launch pads exist across the Line of Control(LoC), Pakistan needs to "change the policy" and "look beyond short-term gains".&nbsp;

Speaking exclusively to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, the Army chief commenting on recent India-China face-offs said one should "not read too much into this" and that the Army will "ensure peace and tranquillity is maintained in the border areas.

General Naravane also spoke on the Army's role in the national efforts against COVID-19 and situation in Kashmir calling the Handwara encounter a "stray incident".

WION: What is happening in our northern borders, the skirmishes in northern Sikkim and Ladakh?

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: Earlier this month, I had gone to Sikkim, and after that, I had gone to the southwestern command which is on our western front, I am glad to say at both places, we are totally prepared, operationally ready to take whatever task we have to do.&nbsp;

From safeguarding our borders, or to help our civil administration to tide over the COVID-19 crisis. As far as the situation in the northern border is concerned, I will not call it skirmishes, I would rather say it is face-offs and these faces-offs have been happening in the past also, nothing new about it.&nbsp;

Different perceptions on where the Line of Actual Control(LAC) runs in these areas, we patrol up to where we believe LAC is, PLA comes were they think LAC comes. When we come face-to-face, when we come at the same place at the same time, that is when such face-offs occur.&nbsp;

They have been occurring earlier too, It is just by chance it has occurred near simultaneously at a number of places in Ladakh and Sikkim but we should not read too much into this, that it is not part of some coordinated nation or anything like that, it is just matter of coincidence and nor should we read any greater picture into, that is because of any national or international situation prevailing.&nbsp;

It is just something which is happening in the past and I am sure, we will be able to deal with it as and when such incidences occur.&nbsp;

We have our various protocol in place to handle such situations and they have been successful always in defusing the situation as and when they have happened and we will continue to follow those and we ensure peace and tranquillity is maintained in the border areas.&nbsp;

WION: How is the Army helping in COVID-19 crisis in the national effort?

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: We have been doing a lot to help out our countrymen. It is not the just the Indian army but navy and the Air Force have also been playing an equally important part in making sure our national effort is well-coordinated between not only the armed forces but all the organs of the government.&nbsp;

As far as the army is concerned, we have been helping right from the day one, in fact, one of the first camps set up in Manesar was done by us in which students from Wuhan been evacuated and placed in quarantine. Thereafter, we have opened camps in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, even in camp in Narela is being looked after by us.&nbsp;

And we have established a number of such camps as have the Navy and Air Force to take care of all the persons since they need to be put in quartine and need to be tested before they can be sent home. This is one aspect, in addition, we have earmarked specific hospitals to look after the COVID-19 patients and also earmarked specific bed in various hospitals should there be an overflow from the dedicated hospitals in times to comes, we hope the situation will not reach those proportions where these beds need to be used. &nbsp;

We have enough capacity to deal with any such surge that happens. Apart from that our families are also playing a role. They have been making masks, making food packets, distributing rations to people in need. Our NCC has stepped in, NCC cadets have also risen to occasion. More than 11,000 volunteers have stepped up and taken various initiatives like taking care of traffic control.&nbsp;

They have also prepared more than 5,000 food packets, distributed masks, and come to the aid of the civil society at large. This has been a total team effort to help our citizens in need.

WION: Have any forces been impacted by COVID-19?

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: As soon as COVID-19 news started filtering in, we have been watching what has been happening globally and we in the army very pro-active measures to ensure we do not get impacted. In this, we are lucky also but some disadvantages also.

When I say lucky, we are deployed in far-flung places, on the border and inaccessible areas and because of that we have to keep our self safe.&nbsp;

Conversely, the disadvantage is the way we operate or forced to stay in close proximity to each other, so sometimes social distancing and other norms cannot always be followed.

But by virtue of all the actions and advisories we have issued, that we have been relatively incident-free and the majority of incidents that have occurred in the people who are providing assistance to COVID-19 patients and in the hospitals but happy to say not a single operational unit which has been impacted in whatsoever manner due to COVID-19.

WION: How has the situation been in Kashmir, we saw the Handwara encounter...

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: Post abrogation of article 370, and ongoing winter months definitely a drop in all the parameters of violence and as is the pattern with the improvement in the weather, snows melting once again infiltration has increased and correspondingly the incidences which have occurred are a reflection of that but we are well poised to take on any of these stray incidents which are bound to happen but no doubt terror launch pads and terrorist continue to be there across the LoC and we are closely monitoring the situation and we will take appropriate action to make sure all these attempts are foiled along the LoC or in the hinterland.

WION: Do you think Pakistan plans to change its terror-sponsoring strategy?

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: I can't comment on their policy but I can only hope, that they do change the policy and realise that the only way our two countries can prosper is if we have peace amongst ourself, and we must look beyond short-term gains and see what is best for the people both sides.

WION: How have the forces taken up PM's self-reliant call?

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: We have always been on the forefront of championing the cause of self-reliance and Make in India initiative and happy to say, as far as the Indian army is concerned over 70 per cent of our orders both by volume&nbsp; - the number of orders by cost, more than 70 per cent of these have gone to Indian companies and we will further improve upon this and we will make sure we give a good fillip to Make in India project.

Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said while terror launch pads exist across the Line of Control(LoC), Pakistan needs to "change the policy" and "look beyond short-term gains".

Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said while terror launch pads exist across the Line of Control(LoC), Pakistan needs to "change the policy" and "look beyond short-term gains". Speaking exclusively to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, the Army chief commenting on recent India-China face-offs said one should "not read too much into this" and that the Army will "ensure peace and tranquillity is maintained in the border areas. General Naravane also spoke on the Army's role in the national efforts against COVID-19 and situation in Kashmir calling the Handwara encounter a "stray incident". WION: What is happening in our northern borders, the skirmishes in northern Sikkim and Ladakh? Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: Earlier this month, I had gone to Sikkim, and after that, I had gone to the southwestern command which is on our western front, I am glad to say at both places, we are totally prepared, operationally ready to take whatever task we have to do. From safeguarding our borders, or to help our civil administration to tide over the COVID-19 crisis. As far as the situation in the northern border is concerned, I will not call it skirmishes, I would rather say it is face-offs and these faces-offs have been happening in the past also, nothing new about it. Different perceptions on where the Line of Actual Control(LAC) runs in these areas, we patrol up to where we believe LAC is, PLA comes were they think LAC comes. When we come face-to-face, when we come at the same place at the same time, that is when such face-offs occur. They have been occurring earlier too, It is just by chance it has occurred near simultaneously at a number of places in Ladakh and Sikkim but we should not read too much into this, that it is not part of some coordinated nation or anything like that, it is just matter of coincidence and nor should we read any greater picture into, that is because of any national or international situation prevailing. It is just something which is happening in the past and I am sure, we will be able to deal with it as and when such incidences occur. We have our various protocol in place to handle such situations and they have been successful always in defusing the situation as and when they have happened and we will continue to follow those and we ensure peace and tranquillity is maintained in the border areas. WION: How is the Army helping in COVID-19 crisis in the national effort? Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: We have been doing a lot to help out our countrymen. It is not the just the Indian army but navy and the Air Force have also been playing an equally important part in making sure our national effort is well-coordinated between not only the armed forces but all the organs of the government. As far as the army is concerned, we have been helping right from the day one, in fact, one of the first camps set up in Manesar was done by us in which students from Wuhan been evacuated and placed in quarantine. Thereafter, we have opened camps in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, even in camp in Narela is being looked after by us. And we have established a number of such camps as have the Navy and Air Force to take care of all the persons since they need to be put in quartine and need to be tested before they can be sent home. This is one aspect, in addition, we have earmarked specific hospitals to look after the COVID-19 patients and also earmarked specific bed in various hospitals should there be an overflow from the dedicated hospitals in times to comes, we hope the situation will not reach those proportions where these beds need to be used. We have enough capacity to deal with any such surge that happens. Apart from that our families are also playing a role. They have been making masks, making food packets, distributing rations to people in need. Our NCC has stepped in, NCC cadets have also risen to occasion. More than 11,000 volunteers have stepped up and taken various initiatives like taking care of traffic control. They have also prepared more than 5,000 food packets, distributed masks, and come to the aid of the civil society at large. This has been a total team effort to help our citizens in need. WION: Have any forces been impacted by COVID-19? Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: As soon as COVID-19 news started filtering in, we have been watching what has been happening globally and we in the army very pro-active measures to ensure we do not get impacted. In this, we are lucky also but some disadvantages also. When I say lucky, we are deployed in far-flung places, on the border and inaccessible areas and because of that we have to keep our self safe. Conversely, the disadvantage is the way we operate or forced to stay in close proximity to each other, so sometimes social distancing and other norms cannot always be followed. But by virtue of all the actions and advisories we have issued, that we have been relatively incident-free and the majority of incidents that have occurred in the people who are providing assistance to COVID-19 patients and in the hospitals but happy to say not a single operational unit which has been impacted in whatsoever manner due to COVID-19. WION: How has the situation been in Kashmir, we saw the Handwara encounter... Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: Post abrogation of article 370, and ongoing winter months definitely a drop in all the parameters of violence and as is the pattern with the improvement in the weather, snows melting once again infiltration has increased and correspondingly the incidences which have occurred are a reflection of that but we are well poised to take on any of these stray incidents which are bound to happen but no doubt terror launch pads and terrorist continue to be there across the LoC and we are closely monitoring the situation and we will take appropriate action to make sure all these attempts are foiled along the LoC or in the hinterland. WION: Do you think Pakistan plans to change its terror-sponsoring strategy? Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: I can't comment on their policy but I can only hope, that they do change the policy and realise that the only way our two countries can prosper is if we have peace amongst ourself, and we must look beyond short-term gains and see what is best for the people both sides. WION: How have the forces taken up PM's self-reliant call? Army Chief Gen MM Naravane: We have always been on the forefront of championing the cause of self-reliance and Make in India initiative and happy to say, as far as the Indian army is concerned over 70 per cent of our orders both by volume - the number of orders by cost, more than 70 per cent of these have gone to Indian companies and we will further improve upon this and we will make sure we give a good fillip to Make in India project.

Pakistan needs to look beyond short-term gains, says Army chief Naravane to WION

Paying tributes to the martyrs in Handwara of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday tweeted that their valour and sacrifice would never be forgotten.

"Tributes to our courageous soldiers and security personnel martyred in Handwara. Their valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. They served the nation with utmost dedication and worked tirelessly to protect our citizens. Condolences to their families and friends," Modi tweeted.

Paying tributes to the martyrs, Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "I bow to our soldiers and security personnel martyred while protecting our motherland during an encounter with terrorists in Handwara in J&amp;K. Nation will always remain indebted to their supreme sacrifice. My deepest condolences to their bereaved families."

Earlier, offering condolences on martyrdom of five security personnel, including a decorated army colonel, in an encounter with terrorists in J&amp;K, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said their sacrifice and bravery would never be forgotten.

"The loss of our soldiers and security personnel in Handwara (J&amp;K) is deeply disturbing and painful. They showed exemplary courage in their fight against terrorists and made supreme sacrifice while serving the country. We will never forget their bravery and sacrifice," Singh tweeted.

"My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones today. India stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of these brave martyrs," the Minister tweeted.

A colonel and a major were among the five security personnel who were martyred&nbsp;in the incident.

Top Lashkar-e Toiba (LeT) commander from Pakistan were killed in the encounter.&nbsp;

Paying tributes to the martyrs in Handwara of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday tweeted that their valour and sacrifice would never be forgotten.

Paying tributes to the martyrs in Handwara of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday tweeted that their valour and sacrifice would never be forgotten. "Tributes to our courageous soldiers and security personnel martyred in Handwara. Their valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. They served the nation with utmost dedication and worked tirelessly to protect our citizens. Condolences to their families and friends," Modi tweeted. Paying tributes to the martyrs, Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "I bow to our soldiers and security personnel martyred while protecting our motherland during an encounter with terrorists in Handwara in J&K. Nation will always remain indebted to their supreme sacrifice. My deepest condolences to their bereaved families." Earlier, offering condolences on martyrdom of five security personnel, including a decorated army colonel, in an encounter with terrorists in J&K, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said their sacrifice and bravery would never be forgotten. "The loss of our soldiers and security personnel in Handwara (J&K) is deeply disturbing and painful. They showed exemplary courage in their fight against terrorists and made supreme sacrifice while serving the country. We will never forget their bravery and sacrifice," Singh tweeted. "My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones today. India stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of these brave martyrs," the Minister tweeted. A colonel and a major were among the five security personnel who were martyred in the incident. Top Lashkar-e Toiba (LeT) commander from Pakistan were killed in the encounter.

PM Modi, Home Minister Shah pay tributes to Handwara martyrs

One terrorist was gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara town during the encounter between security forces and terrorists, news agency ANI reported.

The Friday's encounter comes days after the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/handwara-encounter-encounter-between-security-forces-terrorists-enters-third-day-200838">72-hour long encounter in Handwara</a>.

Another terrorist is believed to be trapped in the joint operation of security forces.&nbsp;The area meanwhile has&nbsp;been cordoned off.&nbsp;

Internet services have also been suspended.

As the operation is still underway more details are awaited.

Earlier this week, an encounter broke on February 28 around 3 pm which continued for 72-hours and ended on March 3 at around 4 pm.

Based on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Baba Gund area of Kralgund in Handwara, a search operation was launched jointly by local police and the security forces. Following which gunfire was triggered which continued for three days.

In the encounter, five security personnel and one civilian were killed in the exchange of gunfire.

Two terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, including one Pakistani national were also killed in the encounter.

According to a report 10 to 12 houses were bombed by armed forces eight others were partially damaged.

Meanwhile, <a href="Lashkar-e-Taiba">two terrorists were also killed</a> on Tuesday in&nbsp;Tral area of south Kashmir district of Pulwama. One civilian was also injured during the exchange of gunfire.

The security situation is tense in Jammu and Kashmir since February 14 after over 40 CRPF personnel were killed in a terrorist attack in Pulwama district.

Masood Azhar led Jaish-e-Mohammed, listed by the United Nations as a terror group, had claimed responsibility for the attack.

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One terrorist was gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara town during the encounter between security forces and terrorists, news agency ANI reported. The Friday's encounter comes days after the 72-hour long encounter in Handwara.

One terrorist was gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara town during the encounter between security forces and terrorists, news agency ANI reported. The Friday's encounter comes days after the 72-hour long encounter in Handwara. Another terrorist is believed to be trapped in the joint operation of security forces. The area meanwhile has been cordoned off. Internet services have also been suspended. As the operation is still underway more details are awaited. Earlier this week, an encounter broke on February 28 around 3 pm which continued for 72-hours and ended on March 3 at around 4 pm. Based on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Baba Gund area of Kralgund in Handwara, a search operation was launched jointly by local police and the security forces. Following which gunfire was triggered which continued for three days. In the encounter, five security personnel and one civilian were killed in the exchange of gunfire. Two terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, including one Pakistani national were also killed in the encounter. According to a report 10 to 12 houses were bombed by armed forces eight others were partially damaged. Meanwhile, two terrorists were also killed on Tuesday in Tral area of south Kashmir district of Pulwama. One civilian was also injured during the exchange of gunfire. The security situation is tense in Jammu and Kashmir since February 14 after over 40 CRPF personnel were killed in a terrorist attack in Pulwama district. Masood Azhar led Jaish-e-Mohammed, listed by the United Nations as a terror group, had claimed responsibility for the attack.

J&K: One terrorist gunned down in Handwara encounter; search operation underway

The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district entered the third day on Sunday.&nbsp;

Two terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation against terrorists. 
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Five security personnel, including three CRPF soldiers and two Jammu and Kashmir police personnel, have been killed in the encounter so far.&nbsp;

A civilian has also been killed in the crossfire.

The operation was going on when the reports last came in, official sources said.&nbsp;

Mobile internet in Handwara also remained suspended since Friday morning.

Security forces resumed operation against militants at Baba Gund area in Kralgund Handwara in Kupwara district.

Para Commandos also joined the search operation against holed up militants on Saturday.&nbsp;

Security forces have spotted dead bodies of terrorists killed at the encounter site in Handwara.&nbsp;

The two bodies have been spotted near the debris of a house while searches are ongoing.&nbsp;

Gunfire has stopped since yesterday evening after forces blasted the second house where militants were believed to be hiding.

On Friday, four security personnel including two policemen and two CRPF jawans succumbed to their injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Handwara town of Kupwara district.&nbsp;

One civilian was also killed in the encounter, officials said. Based on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Baba Gund area of Kralgund in Handwara, a cordon and search operation was launched on Friday jointly by police and security forces in the area, the police said.&nbsp;

The encounter broke out after the terrorists fired indiscriminately on the search party.&nbsp;

The two police personnel who lost their lives were identified as SgCt Naseer Ahmad Kholi and SgCt Ghulam Mustafa Barah, while the two CRPF personnel were identified as Inspector Pintu and Ct Vinod. The slain civilian was identified as Waseem Ahmad Mir.

(With inputs from agencies)

The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district entered the third day on Sunday. Two terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation against terrorists.

The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district entered the third day on Sunday. Two terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation against terrorists. Five security personnel, including three CRPF soldiers and two Jammu and Kashmir police personnel, have been killed in the encounter so far. A civilian has also been killed in the crossfire. The operation was going on when the reports last came in, official sources said. Mobile internet in Handwara also remained suspended since Friday morning. Security forces resumed operation against militants at Baba Gund area in Kralgund Handwara in Kupwara district. Para Commandos also joined the search operation against holed up militants on Saturday. Security forces have spotted dead bodies of terrorists killed at the encounter site in Handwara. The two bodies have been spotted near the debris of a house while searches are ongoing. Gunfire has stopped since yesterday evening after forces blasted the second house where militants were believed to be hiding. On Friday, four security personnel including two policemen and two CRPF jawans succumbed to their injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Handwara town of Kupwara district. One civilian was also killed in the encounter, officials said. Based on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Baba Gund area of Kralgund in Handwara, a cordon and search operation was launched on Friday jointly by police and security forces in the area, the police said. The encounter broke out after the terrorists fired indiscriminately on the search party. The two police personnel who lost their lives were identified as SgCt Naseer Ahmad Kholi and SgCt Ghulam Mustafa Barah, while the two CRPF personnel were identified as Inspector Pintu and Ct Vinod. The slain civilian was identified as Waseem Ahmad Mir. (With inputs from agencies)

Handwara encounter: Two terrorists, five security personnel killed as gunfight enters third day

An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists Handwara town of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the report, two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped.

The area has now been cordoned off by the security officials.

Internet services are also suspended in the area.

Further details regarding the encounter are awaited.

A number of militants have been killed by security forces in recent months, including the Lashkar's Abu Dujana and the Hizbul's Sabzar Ahmed Bhat, indicating a ramping up of anti-militant activity. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pakistan violated ceasefire in Krishna Ghati sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch on Wednesday. One soldier has been injured in the incident.

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Last month, three simultaneous encounters were reported between terrorists and security personnel in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The encounters were reported from Dooru Shahabad in Anantnag district, Noorbagh in Srinagar city, and Chadoora in Budgam district.

One terrorist was killed in Dooru and two were killed in the Budgam encounter.

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An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists Handwara town of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the report, two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped.

An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists Handwara town of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the report, two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped. The area has now been cordoned off by the security officials. Internet services are also suspended in the area. Further details regarding the encounter are awaited. A number of militants have been killed by security forces in recent months, including the Lashkar's Abu Dujana and the Hizbul's Sabzar Ahmed Bhat, indicating a ramping up of anti-militant activity. Meanwhile, Pakistan violated ceasefire in Krishna Ghati sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch on Wednesday. One soldier has been injured in the incident. Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violated ceasefire in Krishna Ghati sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch last night. One jawan injured pic.twitter.com/IfMdVuFHv6 — ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2018 × Last month, three simultaneous encounters were reported between terrorists and security personnel in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounters were reported from Dooru Shahabad in Anantnag district, Noorbagh in Srinagar city, and Chadoora in Budgam district. One terrorist was killed in Dooru and two were killed in the Budgam encounter.

J&K: Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway in Kupwara

At least two terrorists were gunned in Handwara town of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in an ongoing encounter between security officials and terrorists.

According to a report by ANI, arms and ammunition were recovered.&nbsp;

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Identities of the slain terrorists are yet to be ascertained.

The area has now been cordoned off by the security officials.

Internet services are also suspended in the area.

As the operation is still underway,&nbsp;further details regarding the encounter are awaited.

A number of militants have been killed by security forces in recent months, including the Lashkar's Abu Dujana and the Hizbul's Sabzar Ahmed Bhat, indicating a ramping up of anti-militant activity. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pakistan violated ceasefire in Krishna Ghati sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch on Wednesday. One soldier has been injured in the incident.

Last month, three simultaneous encounters were reported between terrorists and security personnel in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The encounters were reported from Dooru Shahabad in Anantnag district, Noorbagh in Srinagar city, and Chadoora in Budgam district.

One terrorist was killed in Dooru and two were killed in the Budgam encounter.

At least two terrorists were gunned in Handwara town of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in an ongoing encounter between security officials and terrorists.

At least two terrorists were gunned in Handwara town of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in an ongoing encounter between security officials and terrorists. According to a report by ANI, arms and ammunition were recovered. Two terrorists killed in Handwara encounter. Arms and ammunition recovered. Identities of the slain terrorists are yet to be ascertained. Operation continues: J&K police https://t.co/0WKsON9bEH — ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2018 × Identities of the slain terrorists are yet to be ascertained. The area has now been cordoned off by the security officials. Internet services are also suspended in the area. As the operation is still underway, further details regarding the encounter are awaited. A number of militants have been killed by security forces in recent months, including the Lashkar's Abu Dujana and the Hizbul's Sabzar Ahmed Bhat, indicating a ramping up of anti-militant activity. Meanwhile, Pakistan violated ceasefire in Krishna Ghati sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch on Wednesday. One soldier has been injured in the incident. Last month, three simultaneous encounters were reported between terrorists and security personnel in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounters were reported from Dooru Shahabad in Anantnag district, Noorbagh in Srinagar city, and Chadoora in Budgam district. One terrorist was killed in Dooru and two were killed in the Budgam encounter.

J&K: 2 Terrorists killed in ongoing encounter in Handwara

Terrorists on Sunday hurled a grenade at a house of a National Conference leader Gulam Nabi Bhat in Kashmir&#39;s terrorist-infested town of Tral&nbsp;in Pulwama district, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said.

One personnel of the CRPF has been injured in the incident.

The attack comes days after a PDP worker was shot dead by a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in the state&#39;s Shopian district. A group of people set ablaze his house the next day.

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Earlier in the day, a&nbsp;woman was shot dead and another injured after terrorists fired upon them in Tral.

The incident occurred in the town&#39;s Seer village, ANI reported, adding that a search operation is underway.

Earlier in the day,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-1-terrorist-killed-in-handwara-encounter-22711"> a terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Handwara</a> town in Kupwara district.

The terrorist is suspected to be from the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET), police said.

Two other terrorists who accompanied him managed to escape.

The same day, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district&#39;s Uri sector.

The ceasefire violation took place in Uri&#39;s Kamalkote area for the second consecutive day, an Army official told PTI.

No casualties have been reported in today&#39;s firing so far, the official said.

Earlier in the day, a?woman was shot dead and another injured after terrorists fired upon them in Tral

Terrorists on Sunday hurled a grenade at a house of a National Conference leader Gulam Nabi Bhat in Kashmir's terrorist-infested town of Tral in Pulwama district, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said. One personnel of the CRPF has been injured in the incident. The attack comes days after a PDP worker was shot dead by a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in the state's Shopian district. A group of people set ablaze his house the next day. #FLASH Jammu & Kashmir: Terrorists hurl grenade towards the residence of a National Conference leader in Pulwama's Tral.More details awaited pic.twitter.com/fyQ2igKw5W — ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017 × Earlier in the day, a woman was shot dead and another injured after terrorists fired upon them in Tral. The incident occurred in the town's Seer village, ANI reported, adding that a search operation is underway. Earlier in the day, a terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Handwara town in Kupwara district. The terrorist is suspected to be from the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET), police said. Two other terrorists who accompanied him managed to escape. The same day, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district's Uri sector. The ceasefire violation took place in Uri's Kamalkote area for the second consecutive day, an Army official told PTI. No casualties have been reported in today's firing so far, the official said.

Terrorists target civilians in J&K, hurl grenade at National conference leader's house

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir today (October 22) morning.&nbsp;

The security forces&nbsp;recovered a grenade, rifles and Pakistani currency notes after the&nbsp;operation which took place early morning after security forces launched a search operation in Langet, 100 kms from Srinagar.

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The terrorist is suspected to be from the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET), police said, adding that&nbsp;two other&nbsp;terrorists who&nbsp;accompanied him managed to escape.

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The security officials have recovered grenade, rifles and Pakistani currency notes

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir today (October 22) morning. The security forces recovered a grenade, rifles and Pakistani currency notes after the operation which took place early morning after security forces launched a search operation in Langet, 100 kms from Srinagar. J&K: 1 terrorist killed in an encounter with Security forces in Handwara's Hajin, operation continues (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/8H35i0iZ6v — ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017 × #UPDATE J&K: Grenade, rifle and Pakistani currency notes recovered from terrorist killed in Handwara encounter. pic.twitter.com/JqpdQoS4lG — ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017 × The terrorist is suspected to be from the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET), police said, adding that two other terrorists who accompanied him managed to escape.

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