<p>September 2023 turned out to be one of the most successful months for Indian security forces aiming to end terrorism in Kashmir. Around 14 terrorists have been arrested in the Kashmir valley in the last two weeks. Among the 14 terrorists arrested, two were female while one juvenile was also taken into custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The operations have taken place in districts like Baramulla, Budgam and Kulgam. The police busted five major terror modules in the valley and along with the arrests, recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first terror module was busted in Baramulla district where Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested an active Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist and five terror associates and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition including grenades and pistols.</p>

<p>Police said that among the arrested, two are female terror associates and one is a juvenile working with the terror outfit LeT. They were actively supporting terrorists in their actions and other activities. Police said the terrorist module was also involved in cross-border infiltration of Pakistani terrorists from the LOC area in Uri.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Police have arrested an active LeT terrorist and five terrorist associates in Baramulla and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition including grenades and pistols from them. The process of arrests started after two suspects were detained in September in Uri. The five arrested terror associates include two women and a juvenile as well," said Amod Nagpure, senior superintendent of police, Baramulla.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Investigation has revealed that this terrorist and&nbsp;his 5 associates were operating on the directions from Pakistan-based handlers and were planning to recruit more terrorists and carry out terrorist activities in Baramulla and nearby areas,'' the SP added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The second operation was carried out in central Kashmir's Budgam area, where Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the Indian Army arrested four suspected individuals along with three pistols and other war-like stores. The Indian army had said that in a joint anti-terrorist operation launched on the intervening night of Sep 25-26 in the Beerwah area of Budgam in central Kashmir, four suspects were arrested while the investigation is in progress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police also stated that the number of active terrorists in the Union Territory is at the lowest and the numbers are below 100.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''The terrorist figure is at the lowest right now and the people have played a major role in it by helping the police and forces. The rest of the terror networks will be finished soon as well. The security forces are doing their job and working on terror-free Jammu Kashmir,'' said Dilbagh Singh, DG of Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In another operation in South Kashmir's Kulgam district, two terror modules were busted by security forces. Jammu and Kashmir Police said that in a joint operation with the army and CRPF, two terror modules were busted with the arrest of five LeT hybrid terrorists in Kulgam, South Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

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September 2023 turned out to be one of the most successful months for Indian security forces aiming to end terrorism in Kashmir. Around 14 terrorists have been arrested in the Kashmir valley in the last two weeks.

September 2023 turned out to be one of the most successful months for Indian security forces aiming to end terrorism in Kashmir. Around 14 terrorists have been arrested in the Kashmir valley in the last two weeks. Among the 14 terrorists arrested, two were female while one juvenile was also taken into custody. The operations have taken place in districts like Baramulla, Budgam and Kulgam. The police busted five major terror modules in the valley and along with the arrests, recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition as well. The first terror module was busted in Baramulla district where Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested an active Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist and five terror associates and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition including grenades and pistols. Police said that among the arrested, two are female terror associates and one is a juvenile working with the terror outfit LeT. They were actively supporting terrorists in their actions and other activities. Police said the terrorist module was also involved in cross-border infiltration of Pakistani terrorists from the LOC area in Uri. ''Police have arrested an active LeT terrorist and five terrorist associates in Baramulla and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition including grenades and pistols from them. The process of arrests started after two suspects were detained in September in Uri. The five arrested terror associates include two women and a juvenile as well," said Amod Nagpure, senior superintendent of police, Baramulla. "Investigation has revealed that this terrorist and his 5 associates were operating on the directions from Pakistan-based handlers and were planning to recruit more terrorists and carry out terrorist activities in Baramulla and nearby areas,'' the SP added. Also read | J&K Police get access to track anti-national individuals on social media sites The second operation was carried out in central Kashmir's Budgam area, where Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the Indian Army arrested four suspected individuals along with three pistols and other war-like stores. The Indian army had said that in a joint anti-terrorist operation launched on the intervening night of Sep 25-26 in the Beerwah area of Budgam in central Kashmir, four suspects were arrested while the investigation is in progress. Jammu and Kashmir Police also stated that the number of active terrorists in the Union Territory is at the lowest and the numbers are below 100. ''The terrorist figure is at the lowest right now and the people have played a major role in it by helping the police and forces. The rest of the terror networks will be finished soon as well. The security forces are doing their job and working on terror-free Jammu Kashmir,'' said Dilbagh Singh, DG of Jammu and Kashmir Police. Watch | India: Kashmir receives record number of tourists × In another operation in South Kashmir's Kulgam district, two terror modules were busted by security forces. Jammu and Kashmir Police said that in a joint operation with the army and CRPF, two terror modules were busted with the arrest of five LeT hybrid terrorists in Kulgam, South Kashmir. One more terror module was busted in North Kashmir's Pattan area of Baramulla district where one terrorist was arrested. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Jammu & Kashmir: 14 terrorists arrested in two weeks in 5 operations by security forces

<p>Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Sunday addressed virtual rally in Madhubani district of Bihar and said that "more than hundred terrorists were eliminated" this year in Kashmir, and Tral area is now a 'militancy free zone'&nbsp;in Kashmir.</p>

<p>"These are big achievements for security forces," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/three-terrorists-killed-in-jks-pulwama-district-operation-underway-308735">Three terrorists killed in J&amp;K's Pulwama district, operation underway</a></strong></p>

<p>Rai in his speech said that Home Ministry is monitoring the situation in flood-affected areas of Bihar in close coordination with state administration, and would render all possible assistance.</p>

<p>He said that more 1,300 special shramik trains have run for Bihar, bringing back more than 20 lakh stranded migrants from different part of country.</p>

<p>"We are committed to provide jobs to migrants who return home," he said.</p>

<p>Rai further claimed that under leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, NDA will win atleast 220 Assembly seats out of 243 in the state.</p>


Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Sunday addressed virtual rally in Madhubani district of Bihar and said that "more than hundred terrorists were eliminated" this year in Kashmir, and Tral area is now a 'militancy free zone' in Kashmir.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Sunday addressed virtual rally in Madhubani district of Bihar and said that "more than hundred terrorists were eliminated" this year in Kashmir, and Tral area is now a 'militancy free zone' in Kashmir. "These are big achievements for security forces," he added. Also read: Three terrorists killed in J&K's Pulwama district, operation underway Rai in his speech said that Home Ministry is monitoring the situation in flood-affected areas of Bihar in close coordination with state administration, and would render all possible assistance. He said that more 1,300 special shramik trains have run for Bihar, bringing back more than 20 lakh stranded migrants from different part of country. "We are committed to provide jobs to migrants who return home," he said. Rai further claimed that under leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, NDA will win atleast 220 Assembly seats out of 243 in the state.

More than 100 terrorists eliminated in Kashmir this year, says Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai

<p>Terrorists barged into the house of a man, Farooq Parrey, in Kashmir's Hajian, firing indiscriminately at family members and causing serious injuries to his wife, daughter and brother. They also abducted the house owner's son-in-law.</p>

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<p>The incident comes close on the heels of the killing of 13 militants on Sunday by security forces in three separate incidents in the Valley.</p>

<p>Three soldiers were martyred and four civilians lost their lives in the encounters which took place in Shopian district's Dragad&nbsp;and&nbsp; Kachdoora villages&nbsp;and in Anantnag district.</p>


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Terrorists barged into the house of a man, Farooq Parrey, in Kashmir's Hajian, firing indiscriminately at family members and causing serious injuries to his wife, daughter and brother. They also abducted the house owner's son-in-law. An FIR (First Information Report) has been registered and an investigation is underway. #SpotVisuals Srinagar: Four terrorists barged into the house of one Farooq Parrey in Hajin last night, fired indiscriminately and caused serious injuries to his wife, daughter and brother. Terrorists abducted the house owner's son-in-law. FIR registered, investigation underway pic.twitter.com/6qoGZ08RwL — ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2018 × The incident comes close on the heels of the killing of 13 militants on Sunday by security forces in three separate incidents in the Valley. Three soldiers were martyred and four civilians lost their lives in the encounters which took place in Shopian district's Dragad and Kachdoora villages and in Anantnag district.

Terrorists barge into J&K house, abduct man and seriously injure family

<p>Two soldiers and two terrorists were killed Wednesday morning in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Bandipora district.</p>

<p>The encounter took place in Bandipora&#39;s Hajin area, ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two security personnel who lost their lives&nbsp;were from the Indian Air Force&#39;s Garuda Force and were with the Army for operational training.</p>

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<p>Three soldiers are injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The encounter continues.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Tuesday, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-terrorists-target-crpf-convoy-in-srinagar-21245">terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy</a> of the 29th battalion in Srinagar.</p>

<p>A terrorist was reportedly injured; the CRPF did not suffer any casualties.<br />
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The two security personnel who lost their lives?were from the Indian Air Force's Garuda Force and were with the Army for operational training

Two soldiers and two terrorists were killed Wednesday morning in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district. The encounter took place in Bandipora's Hajin area, ANI reported. The two security personnel who lost their lives were from the Indian Air Force's Garuda Force and were with the Army for operational training. #Visuals of arms&ammunition recovered during encounter in Bandipora's Hajin whr 2 LeT terrorists wr killed&2 IAF personnel lost their lives pic.twitter.com/tGdluhYMaH — ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2017 × Three soldiers are injured. The encounter continues. #UPDATE: 2 terrorists gunned down during encounter in Hajin area of Bandipora (J&K). Operation underway. — ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2017 × #UPDATE: 3 security personnel injured during encounter in Bandipora's Hajin (J&K). — ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2017 × On Tuesday, terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy of the 29th battalion in Srinagar. A terrorist was reportedly injured; the CRPF did not suffer any casualties.

Kashmir: 2 soldiers, 2 terrorists killed in encounter in Bandipora

<p>Two Indian Army personnel, Major Kamlesh Pandey and Sepoy Tanzin Chhultim were&nbsp;killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in South Kashmir&#39;s Shopian district today morning.</p>

<p>Their last rites took place this afternoon. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, deputy&nbsp;chief minister NK Singh was also present.</p>

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<p>The Army patrol party was attacked by terrorists when they were conducting a cordon and search operation in Shopian&#39;s Zaipora&nbsp;area.</p>

<p>Three Army personnel were injured in the attack. They were rushed to the Army&#39;s 92 base hospital where Major Kamlesh Pandey and Sepoy Tanzin Chhultim lost their lives, PTI reported.</p>

<p>Earlier, in another encounter in Kulgam, two terrorists were killed by the security forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The encounter in Shopian&nbsp;comes days after the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/let-kashmir-chief-abu-dujana-killed-in-gunbattle-18446"> security forces eliminated Lashkar&#39;s top commander in Kashmir Abu Dujana.</a></p>

<p>The Himachal Pradesh government has announced Rs 20 lakh as compensation for Tanzin Chhultim&#39;s family.</p>


The Army patrol party was attacked by terrorists when they were conducting a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zaipora?area

Two Indian Army personnel, Major Kamlesh Pandey and Sepoy Tanzin Chhultim were killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in South Kashmir's Shopian district today morning. Their last rites took place this afternoon. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, deputy chief minister NK Singh was also present. J&K CM M Mufti, Dy CM N Singh&J Sandhu,GOC 15 Corps at wreath-laying ceremony of Army personnel who lost their lives in #Shopian encounter. pic.twitter.com/TBXWGcuXVR — ANI (@ANI_news) August 3, 2017 × Photos of Major Kamlesh Pandey & Sepoy Tanzin Chhultim who were killed in an encounter today in south Kashmir's Shopian. (WION) × The Army patrol party was attacked by terrorists when they were conducting a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zaipora area. Three Army personnel were injured in the attack. They were rushed to the Army's 92 base hospital where Major Kamlesh Pandey and Sepoy Tanzin Chhultim lost their lives, PTI reported. Earlier, in another encounter in Kulgam, two terrorists were killed by the security forces. The encounter in Shopian comes days after the security forces eliminated Lashkar's top commander in Kashmir Abu Dujana. The Himachal Pradesh government has announced Rs 20 lakh as compensation for Tanzin Chhultim's family.

J&K: Two armymen including Major killed in Shopian encounter

<p>A Cordon and Search Operation was launched by the Indian Army on Monday late night after unknown number of terrorists exchanged fire with the forces in Ajas area of Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>According to police, the terrorists, riding a car, managed to escape a checkpoint laid out by the security forces at Ajas this evening.</p>

<p>The forces also recovered a grenade and a pouch from the spot.</p>

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According to police, the terrorists, riding a car, managed to escape a checkpoint laid out by the security forces at Ajas this evening

A Cordon and Search Operation was launched by the Indian Army on Monday late night after unknown number of terrorists exchanged fire with the forces in Ajas area of Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir. According to police, the terrorists, riding a car, managed to escape a checkpoint laid out by the security forces at Ajas this evening. The forces also recovered a grenade and a pouch from the spot.

J&K: Terrorists escape checkpoint, exchange gunfire with security forces

<p>A fierce encounter is underway between the security forces and terrorists in the Tral area of Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, three terrorists have been killed in the encounter so far and a fourth one is believed to be holed up inside a cave.</p>

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<p>Speaking to ANI, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, S P Vaid, said that the encounter is still on and the orgainsation to which the terrorists belong is not yet known but it could be Jaish-e-Mohammed. &nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;The encounter is still on. There was an input about a couple of militants in that area. The exact outfit is not known but most probably they are foreign militants. It must be Jaish-e-Mohammed,&quot; Vaid told ANI. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The encounter started at around 8 am Saturday morning when troops of 190 Bn, 42 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group (SOG) went for search and cordon operation after they received information of presence of two to three terrorists in the area.&nbsp;</p>

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Another terrorist is believed to be holed up inside a cave

A fierce encounter is underway between the security forces and terrorists in the Tral area of Kashmir's Pulwama district. According to reports, three terrorists have been killed in the encounter so far and a fourth one is believed to be holed up inside a cave. #UPDATE Tral Encounter (J&K): 3rd terrorist killed, one more terrorist believed to be holed up. Body of 1 terrorist recovered. Ops underway. — ANI (@ANI_news) July 15, 2017 × Speaking to ANI, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, S P Vaid, said that the encounter is still on and the orgainsation to which the terrorists belong is not yet known but it could be Jaish-e-Mohammed. "The encounter is still on. There was an input about a couple of militants in that area. The exact outfit is not known but most probably they are foreign militants. It must be Jaish-e-Mohammed," Vaid told ANI. The encounter started at around 8 am Saturday morning when troops of 190 Bn, 42 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group (SOG) went for search and cordon operation after they received information of presence of two to three terrorists in the area.

Three terrorists killed in Kashmir's Tral, encounter underway

<p>Seven people including five policemen were killed Monday when&nbsp;militants attacked a bank van carrying cash in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said.</p>

<p>The Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<p>&quot;All the seven in the van, five policemen and two bank employees, were killed,&quot; director general of police S. P. Vaid told AFP.</p>

<p>The van was returning to a bank in the village of Pumbai in Kulgam district, around 70 kilometres (43 miles) south of the main city of Srinagar, when it came under fire, Vaid said.</p>

<p>Another police officer told AFP on condition of anonymity that the attackers made off with cash and weapons.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-army-mutilated-bodies-of-two-indian-soldiers-despicable-act-will-be-appropriately-responded-indian-army-15117"> Two security force members killed by Pakistan, says Indian army&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Suspected militants in recent months have targeted banks across the restive Kashmir valley, where several armed groups have been fighting against Indian rule for decades.</p>

<p>Last week police said they foiled a bank raid in the southern district of Anantnag by two men who opened fire on paramilitary guards.</p>

<p>One of the attackers was arrested while another managed to escape.</p>

<p>Anti-India sentiment runs deep in Kashmir, where most people favour independence or a merger with mainly Muslim Pakistan.</p>

<p>Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since the end of British rule in 1947 but both claim the territory in its entirety.</p>

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Five of the seven dead are policemen. The Hizbul Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the attack

Seven people including five policemen were killed Monday when militants attacked a bank van carrying cash in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said. The Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack. "All the seven in the van, five policemen and two bank employees, were killed," director general of police S. P. Vaid told AFP. The van was returning to a bank in the village of Pumbai in Kulgam district, around 70 kilometres (43 miles) south of the main city of Srinagar, when it came under fire, Vaid said. Another police officer told AFP on condition of anonymity that the attackers made off with cash and weapons. Also read: Two security force members killed by Pakistan, says Indian army Suspected militants in recent months have targeted banks across the restive Kashmir valley, where several armed groups have been fighting against Indian rule for decades. Last week police said they foiled a bank raid in the southern district of Anantnag by two men who opened fire on paramilitary guards. One of the attackers was arrested while another managed to escape. Anti-India sentiment runs deep in Kashmir, where most people favour independence or a merger with mainly Muslim Pakistan. Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since the end of British rule in 1947 but both claim the territory in its entirety. (AFP)

Seven killed after militants attack bank van in India's Kashmir

<p>One policeman died and at least&nbsp;11 security personnel were injured on Sunday in a grenade attack by militants in northern Indian state Kashmir&#39;s capital Srinagar.</p>

<p>Militants hurled the grenade on a party of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in old Srinagar&#39;s Nowhatta area. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack took place at around 7.00 pm, agencies reported.</p>

<p>The injured cops were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.</p>

<p>An&nbsp;official told PTI that miscreants had engaged the cops by pelting stones on them in the same area.</p>

<p>The attack occurred the same day that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country&#39;s longest tunnel in Udhampur, around 200 kms from Srinagar.</p>

<p>Armed security personnel lined the streets and maintained strict vigil to prevent any untoward incident.</p>

<p>Separatists earlier called for a shutdown against Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s visit. Shops remained shut and normally busy streets bore a deserted look in Srinagar today.</p>

<p>Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since the end of British rule in 1947. Both claim the Himalayan territory in its entirety.</p>

<p>Rebel groups have for decades fought roughly 500,000 Indian soldiers deployed in the region, demanding independence or a merger of the territory with Pakistan.</p>

<p>The fighting has left tens of thousands, mostly civilians, dead.</p>

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The attack took place at around 7.00 pm, agencies reported

One policeman died and at least 11 security personnel were injured on Sunday in a grenade attack by militants in northern Indian state Kashmir's capital Srinagar. Militants hurled the grenade on a party of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in old Srinagar's Nowhatta area. The attack took place at around 7.00 pm, agencies reported. The injured cops were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. An official told PTI that miscreants had engaged the cops by pelting stones on them in the same area. The attack occurred the same day that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's longest tunnel in Udhampur, around 200 kms from Srinagar. Armed security personnel lined the streets and maintained strict vigil to prevent any untoward incident. Separatists earlier called for a shutdown against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Shops remained shut and normally busy streets bore a deserted look in Srinagar today. Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since the end of British rule in 1947. Both claim the Himalayan territory in its entirety. Rebel groups have for decades fought roughly 500,000 Indian soldiers deployed in the region, demanding independence or a merger of the territory with Pakistan. The fighting has left tens of thousands, mostly civilians, dead. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Kashmir: One policeman killed, 11 injured in grenade attack on CRPF near Srinagar

<p>A Congress party worker, Bashir Sheikh, was injured after being attacked by terrorists in India&#39;s Jammu and Kashmir. The attack took place in the state&#39;s Bandipora &nbsp;district.</p>

<p>The 38-year-old, who is a cable operator and former head of a village (sarpanch) was shifted to a hospital in Srinagar. His condition is critical.</p>

<p>There has been an increase in the number of terror incidents in the state this year, particularly after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Burhan Wani, in July.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack&nbsp;by Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed on an army camp in Uri in September and India&#39;s ensuing surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, increasing incidents of violance by militants in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

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Bashir Sheikh, a cable operator and former head of a village (sarpanch), has been shifted to a hospital in Srinagar

A Congress party worker, Bashir Sheikh, was injured after being attacked by terrorists in India's Jammu and Kashmir. The attack took place in the state's Bandipora district. The 38-year-old, who is a cable operator and former head of a village (sarpanch) was shifted to a hospital in Srinagar. His condition is critical. There has been an increase in the number of terror incidents in the state this year, particularly after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Burhan Wani, in July. The attack by Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed on an army camp in Uri in September and India's ensuing surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, increasing incidents of violance by militants in Jammu and Kashmir. (WION)

India: Congress party worker critically injured in attack by militants in Kashmir