One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing operation in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday (Sep 8). One Indian Army officer has been injured in the operation. He has been airlifted to Srinagar's base hospital of the Indian Army.&nbsp;Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of two to three terrorists in the forest area of Guddar, after which a cordon and search operation was launched, and during the searches, terrorists fired on forces, resulting in the gun battle. In the initial firing, one Indian army soldier was injured.&nbsp;''OP GUDDAR, Kulgam. Based on specific intelligence input by JKP, a joint search operation was launched by #IndianArmy, @JmuKmrPolice &amp; @crpf_srinagar in Guddar forest of #Kulgam. Vigilant troops observed suspicious activity, and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire during which one terrorist was eliminated and a junior commissioned officer suffered injuries. Operation is in progress,'' said the Indian Army's Chinar Corp.&nbsp;Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir Police had said that after receiving specific input about the presence of terrorists, an operation was started in the Guddar forests.&nbsp;''Based on specific intelligence, Encounter has started in the Guddar forest of Kulgam. SOG of J&amp;K Police, Army and CRPF on the job. Further details to follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting simultaneous searches and raids at 22 locations across five states and five to six sites in the Union Territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir as part of case RC-1/2025/NIA/CHE. The operations include targeted raids in Kulgam, Pulwama, and Baramulla districts of the Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out a raid early Monday morning at a house belonging to Umer Rashid Lone in Zangam Village of Pattan town in North Kashmir’s Baramulla District as part of an ongoing related investigation. &nbsp;Border Security Force (BSF) personnel detained a Pakistani national in the RS Pura sector of Jammu district after observing suspicious movement near a border pillar. The individual is currently under interrogation, and further details are awaited.

Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of two to three terrorists in the forest area of Guddar, after which a cordon and search operation was launched, and during the searches, terrorists fired on forces, resulting in the gun battle.

One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing operation in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday (Sep 8). One Indian Army officer has been injured in the operation. He has been airlifted to Srinagar's base hospital of the Indian Army. Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of two to three terrorists in the forest area of Guddar, after which a cordon and search operation was launched, and during the searches, terrorists fired on forces, resulting in the gun battle. In the initial firing, one Indian army soldier was injured. ''OP GUDDAR, Kulgam. Based on specific intelligence input by JKP, a joint search operation was launched by #IndianArmy, @JmuKmrPolice & @crpf_srinagar in Guddar forest of #Kulgam. Vigilant troops observed suspicious activity, and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire during which one terrorist was eliminated and a junior commissioned officer suffered injuries. Operation is in progress,'' said the Indian Army's Chinar Corp. Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir Police had said that after receiving specific input about the presence of terrorists, an operation was started in the Guddar forests. ''Based on specific intelligence, Encounter has started in the Guddar forest of Kulgam. SOG of J&K Police, Army and CRPF on the job. Further details to follow,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police. Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting simultaneous searches and raids at 22 locations across five states and five to six sites in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir as part of case RC-1/2025/NIA/CHE. The operations include targeted raids in Kulgam, Pulwama, and Baramulla districts of the Kashmir Valley. A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out a raid early Monday morning at a house belonging to Umer Rashid Lone in Zangam Village of Pattan town in North Kashmir’s Baramulla District as part of an ongoing related investigation. Border Security Force (BSF) personnel detained a Pakistani national in the RS Pura sector of Jammu district after observing suspicious movement near a border pillar. The individual is currently under interrogation, and further details are awaited.

Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of two to three terrorists in the forest area of Guddar, after which a cordon and search operation was launched, and during the searches, terrorists fired on forces, resulting in the gun battle.

Kulgam encounter: One terrorist killed, Indian Army officer injured, operation underway

Two terrorists were killed in a joint operation by the Indian&nbsp;Army and police in the Union Territory of&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday (Sep 28), officials said.

Three Army personnel and two police officers sustained injuries&nbsp;in the gunbattle, which erupted after the security forces targeted a terrorist hideout.

A large cache of arms, including sophisticated rifles, was also recovered after the encounter, South Kashmir DIG Javed Ahmad Matoo said.

All of the injured security personnel were&nbsp;immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment, where their condition was said&nbsp;to be stable.

In a post on X, the Kashmir Zone Police said that the encounter broke out at the&nbsp;Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam.

"Encounter&nbsp;started at Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam.&nbsp;Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," the Kashmir Zone Police said.&nbsp;

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In the last few months, there has been a spike in terror attacks in the Kashmir&nbsp;Valley.

This encounter in Kulgam came nearly a week after a gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Chatroo area of J-K's Kishtwar, a report by the news agency ANI said.

On September 15, an encounter was reported in the Kalaban area. A joint search operation was launched by security forces and the area was cordoned off, ANI reported.

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Two days earlier (on Sep&nbsp;13), two army soldiers were killed in a gun battle with terrorists in the Kishtwar district.

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Two terrorists were killed in a joint operation by the Indian Army and police in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday (Sep 28), officials said.

Two terrorists were killed in a joint operation by the Indian Army and police in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday (Sep 28), officials said. Three Army personnel and two police officers sustained injuries in the gunbattle, which erupted after the security forces targeted a terrorist hideout. A large cache of arms, including sophisticated rifles, was also recovered after the encounter, South Kashmir DIG Javed Ahmad Matoo said. All of the injured security personnel were immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment, where their condition was said to be stable. In a post on X, the Kashmir Zone Police said that the encounter broke out at the Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam. "Encounter started at Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," the Kashmir Zone Police said. VIDEO | Jammu and Kashmir: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Adigam village area of Kulgam district. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time.) (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/5PLQvQsn18 — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 28, 2024 × In the last few months, there has been a spike in terror attacks in the Kashmir Valley. This encounter in Kulgam came nearly a week after a gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Chatroo area of J-K's Kishtwar, a report by the news agency ANI said. On September 15, an encounter was reported in the Kalaban area. A joint search operation was launched by security forces and the area was cordoned off, ANI reported. #Encounter has started at Adigam Devsar area of #Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) September 28, 2024 × Two days earlier (on Sep 13), two army soldiers were killed in a gun battle with terrorists in the Kishtwar district. (With inputs from agencies)

Jammu-Kashmir: Two terrorists killed, 3 security personnel injured in gunfight in Kulgam

An encounter broke on Saturday (Sept 28)&nbsp;between terrorists and Indian security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the police, the encounter broke out in Kulgam's Adigam Devsar area. Three army soldiers and a police officer were injured in the operation.

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An encounter broke on Saturday (Sept 28) between terrorists and Indian security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the police, the encounter broke out in Kulgam's Adigam Devsar area.

An encounter broke on Saturday (Sept 28) between terrorists and Indian security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the police, the encounter broke out in Kulgam's Adigam Devsar area. Three army soldiers and a police officer were injured in the operation. The conflict in West Asia escalates with Israeli airstrikes hitting Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, more than 20 airstrikes hit the suburbs before dawn. In other news from around the world, Pakistan once again brought up the Kashmir issue during the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. Click on the headlines to read more: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, Indian security forces in J-K's Kulgam An encounter broke out on Saturday (Sept 28) between terrorists and Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kulgam district. In a post on X, the Kashmir Zone Police said that the encounter broke out at the Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam. West Asia crisis: Multiple Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs A wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs early on Saturday (Sept 28) as Israel stepped up attacks on Hezbollah. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, more than 20 airstrikes hit the suburbs before dawn on Saturday. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Kashmir rant falls flat as India hits back at UNGA, labels speech 'travesty' Pakistan once again brought up the Kashmir issue during the United Nations General Assembly on Friday (Sept 27). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged India to reverse the decision to revoke Article 370 in order to achieve lasting peace. Three Iranian operatives charged by DOJ for hacking Trump campaign The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday (Sept 27) issued criminal charges against three Iran-linked operatives for targeting ex-US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign. Watch | Tech It Out: World's first 3D-printed hotel takes shape in Texas ×

Morning brief: Encounter breaks out in J-K's Kulgam; West Asia crisis updates, and more

Two Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said.

The DGP J&amp;K RR Swain stated that a total of six terrorists have been neutralised in the ongoing encounters in Kulgam district. He also revealed that two soldiers were killed in the operation.

The confrontation unfolded after a joint operation launched by the CRPF, Indian Army, and local police after receiving intelligence about a terrorist presence in Modergam village.

The forces descended on the village in a rapid deployment, swiftly sealing it off to trap the militants. The initial gunfire left one soldier wounded.

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The army soldier, injured during the encounter between the security forces and the terrorists,&nbsp;succumbed to wounds&nbsp;in the hospital.

In a separate incident, contact was made with terrorists in the Frisal Chinnigam area of Kulgam.

"Contact established at Frisal Chinnigam area in Kulgam district. Police and security forces are on job. Further details shall follow," said a post by the Kashmir Zone Police.

Terrorist attacks in J&amp;K

Jammu and Kashmir has been grappling with an uptick in terrorist activity recently. Several encounters between security forces and militants have been reported across various districts. Last month alone, security forces successfully neutralised three terrorists in Doda's Gandoh area.

A terrorist attack was reported on June 12 when&nbsp;a&nbsp;gunman opened fire on the Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in Tantna Gandow of the Doda district.&nbsp;One security officer was injured in the attack.

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On June 11, Doda and Kathua were struck by two separate terror attacks, resulting in the death of a CRPF jawan. Six security personnel also sustained injuries at the time.

On June 9, around 10&nbsp;pilgrims were killed after a bus carrying them from Shiv Khori cave shrine to Katra in Reasi district fell into a gorge after terrorists attacked the bus in Teryath village in the Pouni area.

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Two Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said. The DGP J&K RR Swain stated that a total of six terrorists have been neutralised in the ongoing encounters in Kulgam district.

Two Indian soldier died on Saturday (July 6) in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said. The DGP J&K RR Swain stated that a total of six terrorists have been neutralised in the ongoing encounters in Kulgam district. He also revealed that two soldiers were killed in the operation. The confrontation unfolded after a joint operation launched by the CRPF, Indian Army, and local police after receiving intelligence about a terrorist presence in Modergam village. The forces descended on the village in a rapid deployment, swiftly sealing it off to trap the militants. The initial gunfire left one soldier wounded. Also read: India: Multi-storey building collapses in Surat, many feared trapped The army soldier, injured during the encounter between the security forces and the terrorists, succumbed to wounds in the hospital. In a separate incident, contact was made with terrorists in the Frisal Chinnigam area of Kulgam. "Contact established at Frisal Chinnigam area in Kulgam district. Police and security forces are on job. Further details shall follow," said a post by the Kashmir Zone Police. Terrorist attacks in J&K Jammu and Kashmir has been grappling with an uptick in terrorist activity recently. Several encounters between security forces and militants have been reported across various districts. Last month alone, security forces successfully neutralised three terrorists in Doda's Gandoh area. A terrorist attack was reported on June 12 when a gunman opened fire on the Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in Tantna Gandow of the Doda district. One security officer was injured in the attack. Also read: Fourth terror attack in India's Jammu in 3 days On June 11, Doda and Kathua were struck by two separate terror attacks, resulting in the death of a CRPF jawan. Six security personnel also sustained injuries at the time. On June 9, around 10 pilgrims were killed after a bus carrying them from Shiv Khori cave shrine to Katra in Reasi district fell into a gorge after terrorists attacked the bus in Teryath village in the Pouni area. (with inputs from agencies)

Kulgam encounter: Two Indian soldier killed, six terrorists eliminated, says police

Bodies of two terrorists have been recovered from the operation site in the Redwani area of Kulgam district in South Kashmir where three terrorists were earlier believed to be trapped. Security forces are currently carrying out a search operation and looking for more bodies under the debris of the house.

The identities of the terrorists have not been revealed yet.

Security forces earlier said one top LeT/TRF commander was among the three terrorists involved in the gunfight and holed up at the operation site. The house in which the terrorists were hiding caught fire.&nbsp;

The operation started on Monday night (May 6) after security forces received&nbsp;input about the presence of terrorists in the area. The operation was halted for the night and resumed in the morning.&nbsp;

Top security officials earlier told&nbsp;WION, "TRF commander Basit Ahmad Dar S/o Late. Ab. Rashid R/o Redwani Payeen of Qaimoh Kulgam active 25/04/2021 along with his two more associates; Momin Gulzar Mir s/o Gulzar Ahmad Mir R/o Firdous colony Eid gah Srinagar, active 18 /12 2021 and Faheem Ahmad Baba s/o Gh. Hassan Redwani Payeen OGW of Basit Dar is trapped at the operation site.''&nbsp;

Earlier on Tuesday (May 7),&nbsp;more deployment was brought to the encounter site. The operation is being carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF.

Bodies of two terrorists have been recovered from the operation site in the Redwani area of Kulgam district in South Kashmir where three terrorists were earlier believed to be trapped.

Bodies of two terrorists have been recovered from the operation site in the Redwani area of Kulgam district in South Kashmir where three terrorists were earlier believed to be trapped. Security forces are currently carrying out a search operation and looking for more bodies under the debris of the house. The identities of the terrorists have not been revealed yet. Security forces earlier said one top LeT/TRF commander was among the three terrorists involved in the gunfight and holed up at the operation site. The house in which the terrorists were hiding caught fire. The operation started on Monday night (May 6) after security forces received input about the presence of terrorists in the area. The operation was halted for the night and resumed in the morning. Top security officials earlier told WION, "TRF commander Basit Ahmad Dar S/o Late. Ab. Rashid R/o Redwani Payeen of Qaimoh Kulgam active 25/04/2021 along with his two more associates; Momin Gulzar Mir s/o Gulzar Ahmad Mir R/o Firdous colony Eid gah Srinagar, active 18 /12 2021 and Faheem Ahmad Baba s/o Gh. Hassan Redwani Payeen OGW of Basit Dar is trapped at the operation site.'' Earlier on Tuesday (May 7), more deployment was brought to the encounter site. The operation is being carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF.

Security forces recover two bodies at encounter site in Kashmir's Kulgam

Two terrorists were gunned down in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday (Oct 4). The operation began earlier in the day in the Kujjar area of Kulgam district.

Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area after which a cordon and search operation was launched. During the search operations, terrorists fired on the security forces, resulting in a gun battle.&nbsp;

''2 terrorists killed. Bodies of the killed terrorists being retrieved from the site of encounter. Cordon &amp; search operation is still in progress. Further details shall follow,” said Vijay Kumar, ADG, Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

The bodies of the terrorists have not been retrieved yet from the operation site as security forces continue their combing operation in the area. Jammu and Kashmir Police had a tip-off about the presence of 2-3 terrorists&nbsp;in the area.&nbsp;

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One more operation is on in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the Rajouri sector. The operation started on October 2 and still continues in the dense forest area of Kalakote in Rajouri district.&nbsp;

The Indian army said that specific intelligence about the movement of some unidentified individuals was received on Oct 1 by Jammu &amp; Kashmir Police.

It must be noted that the army had conducted a successful operation in the same area on Sept 13, which enabled a continuous flow of intelligence from the region, helped the army establish domination and exerted pressure on the terrorists.

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''The operation is still under progress. However, following points can be given out in further update of the operation. Timely &amp; accurate intelligence. Full Synergy with JKP. Operation is being conducted in Different terrain, therefore it is being done very deliberately to avoid collateral damage. Full support was provided by Awaam in the operation,'' said Lt Col Suneel Bartwal PRO (Defence) Jammu.&nbsp;

At both the operation sites, security forces continue to carry out a combing operation.&nbsp;

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Two terrorists were gunned down in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday (Oct 4). The operation began earlier in the day in the Kujjar area of Kulgam district.

Two terrorists were gunned down in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday (Oct 4). The operation began earlier in the day in the Kujjar area of Kulgam district. Security forces had a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area after which a cordon and search operation was launched. During the search operations, terrorists fired on the security forces, resulting in a gun battle. ''2 terrorists killed. Bodies of the killed terrorists being retrieved from the site of encounter. Cordon & search operation is still in progress. Further details shall follow,” said Vijay Kumar, ADG, Jammu and Kashmir Police. The bodies of the terrorists have not been retrieved yet from the operation site as security forces continue their combing operation in the area. Jammu and Kashmir Police had a tip-off about the presence of 2-3 terrorists in the area. Watch: Kashmir’s prized willow tree in crisis × One more operation is on in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the Rajouri sector. The operation started on October 2 and still continues in the dense forest area of Kalakote in Rajouri district. The Indian army said that specific intelligence about the movement of some unidentified individuals was received on Oct 1 by Jammu & Kashmir Police. It must be noted that the army had conducted a successful operation in the same area on Sept 13, which enabled a continuous flow of intelligence from the region, helped the army establish domination and exerted pressure on the terrorists. Also read: CRPF`s 1st female biker expedition starts from Kashmir, Shillong and Kanyakumari ''The operation is still under progress. However, following points can be given out in further update of the operation. Timely & accurate intelligence. Full Synergy with JKP. Operation is being conducted in Different terrain, therefore it is being done very deliberately to avoid collateral damage. Full support was provided by Awaam in the operation,'' said Lt Col Suneel Bartwal PRO (Defence) Jammu. At both the operation sites, security forces continue to carry out a combing operation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Kulgam; Rajouri operation continues on fourth day

Three Indian army soldiers were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of South Kashmir. At the time of publishing of this story, the encounter was going on. The operation started on late on Friday night after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam District.&nbsp;

Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police had received an input about the presence of terrorists in the forest area.

The terrorists fired at the security forces and the situation soon turned into an encounter.

Indian army tweeted and said that "Operation Halan #Kulgam. On specific inputs regarding presence of terrorists on higher reaches of Halan in Kulgam, operations launched by Security Forces on 04 Aug 23. In exchange of firing with terrorists, three personnel sustained injuries and later succumbed. Search operations are continuing,"&nbsp;

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Security forces said that additional reinforcements have been sent to the operation site and search operation has been intensified in the forest area but there was no fresh contact with the terrorists.&nbsp;

Meanwhile terrorist outfit 'People's Anti-Fascist Front' has taken responsibility of attack via social networking sites. The terrorist outfit said that they have carried out attack on army on the eve of Article 370 anniversary and will soon release the video footage of the attack.&nbsp;

Three Indian army soldiers were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of South Kashmir. At the time of publishing of this story, the encounter was going on. The operation started on late on Friday night after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam District.

Three Indian army soldiers were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of South Kashmir. At the time of publishing of this story, the encounter was going on. The operation started on late on Friday night after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam District. Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police had received an input about the presence of terrorists in the forest area. The terrorists fired at the security forces and the situation soon turned into an encounter. Indian army tweeted and said that "Operation Halan #Kulgam. On specific inputs regarding presence of terrorists on higher reaches of Halan in Kulgam, operations launched by Security Forces on 04 Aug 23. In exchange of firing with terrorists, three personnel sustained injuries and later succumbed. Search operations are continuing," Operation Halan #Kulgam On specific inputs regarding presence of terrorists on higher reaches of Halan in Kulgam, operations launched by Security Forces on 04 Aug 23. In exchange of firing with terrorists, three personnel sustained injuries and later succumbed. Search operations… pic.twitter.com/NJ3DZa2OpK — Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 4, 2023 × Security forces said that additional reinforcements have been sent to the operation site and search operation has been intensified in the forest area but there was no fresh contact with the terrorists. Meanwhile terrorist outfit 'People's Anti-Fascist Front' has taken responsibility of attack via social networking sites. The terrorist outfit said that they have carried out attack on army on the eve of Article 370 anniversary and will soon release the video footage of the attack.

Three Indian army soldiers killed in Kulgam encounter, PAFF claims responsibility

At least three soldiers have been wounded in an ongoing gunfight with terrorists in the Kulgam district of India's Kashmir, police said on Friday (August 4). The authorities said that the encounter broke out in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir.&nbsp;

The Kashmir Zone Police tweeted: "Three (03) jawans got injured in the encounter. They are being evacuated to hospital for treatment."&nbsp;

The police further said that the search in the area has been intensified.&nbsp; 
 
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At least three soldiers have been wounded in an ongoing gunfight with terrorists in the Kulgam district of India's Kashmir, police said on Friday (August 4). The authorities said that the encounter broke out in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir. The Kashmir Zone Police tweeted: "Three (03) jawans got injured in the encounter. They are being evacuated to hospital for treatment." The police further said that the search in the area has been intensified. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Encounter in Jammu & Kashmir's Kulgam; 3 security personnel injured

Two terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter in the Mirhama area of Kulgam in South Kashmir.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir police said that going by the appearance of both the killed terrorists, they look like Pakistani terrorists however the identification is being ascertained.&nbsp;

A cordon and search operation was launched after receiving a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the Mirhama area of Kulgam by the Police and Army (09RR) in the area.

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During the search operation, as the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired indiscriminately upon the search party which was retaliated resulting in an encounter.

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"In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists of JeM outfit killed so far and their bodies have been retrieved from the encounter site. &nbsp;Based on the credible source report and as per physical appearance, both the killed terrorists seem to be Pakistani JeM terrorists however, their identification is being ascertained," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that out of two local terrorists involved in the killing of two RPF jawans at Kakapora in South Kashmir. One terrorist has been arrested while the other terrorist will be either arrested or killed soon.&nbsp;

The police also recovered incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition from the site of the encounter. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation.&nbsp; 
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Two terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter in the Mirhama area of Kulgam in South Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir police said that going by the appearance of both the killed terrorists, they look like Pakistani terrorists however the identification is being ascertained.

Two terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter in the Mirhama area of Kulgam in South Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir police said that going by the appearance of both the killed terrorists, they look like Pakistani terrorists however the identification is being ascertained. A cordon and search operation was launched after receiving a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the Mirhama area of Kulgam by the Police and Army (09RR) in the area. During the search operation, as the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired indiscriminately upon the search party which was retaliated resulting in an encounter. Also read | NIA chief visits Jammu encounter site; high alert ahead of PM Modi's visit "In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists of JeM outfit killed so far and their bodies have been retrieved from the encounter site. Based on the credible source report and as per physical appearance, both the killed terrorists seem to be Pakistani JeM terrorists however, their identification is being ascertained," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that out of two local terrorists involved in the killing of two RPF jawans at Kakapora in South Kashmir. One terrorist has been arrested while the other terrorist will be either arrested or killed soon. The police also recovered incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition from the site of the encounter. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation.

Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

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

The three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists killed in the Kulgam encounter on February 24 included two of its top commanders from Pakistan, said the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday.

"The three killed terrorists have been identified as Raqib Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Kulgam, and Waleed and Numan from Pakistan," read a statement of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

"According to police records, all three killed terrorists were affiliated with JeM. The two killed Pakistani terrorists, Waleed and Numan, as per police records, were top commanders of JeM who were active in southern parts of the Kashmir valley," the police said.

The encounter broke out after the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police jointly conducted search operations in Tarigam area of Kulgam district.

"Arms and ammunition including rifles were recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken in the case records for further investigation and to probe their complicity in other terror cases," the police added.

In the encounter, Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Aman Kumar Thakur and an Army jawan also lost their lives while two other Army personnel, including a Major, got injured.

Aman Kumar Thakur, who led from the front in the operation, had received critical bullet wounds in his head during the gunfight and was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

A resident of Gogla in Doda district of Jammu region, Thakur is survived by his parents, wife Sarla Devi and six-year-old son Arya.

Jammu and Kashmir Police paid rich tributes to Thakur. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this critical juncture," the police said in a statement on Sunday.

Thakur, a 2011-batch Kashmir Police Service Officer, was heading the counter-terrorism wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kulgam for the last one-and-half years and had played a key role in the killing of terrorists in the area.

The three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists killed in the Kulgam encounter on February 24 included two of its top commanders from Pakistan, said the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday.

The three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists killed in the Kulgam encounter on February 24 included two of its top commanders from Pakistan, said the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday. "The three killed terrorists have been identified as Raqib Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Kulgam, and Waleed and Numan from Pakistan," read a statement of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. "According to police records, all three killed terrorists were affiliated with JeM. The two killed Pakistani terrorists, Waleed and Numan, as per police records, were top commanders of JeM who were active in southern parts of the Kashmir valley," the police said. The encounter broke out after the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police jointly conducted search operations in Tarigam area of Kulgam district. "Arms and ammunition including rifles were recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken in the case records for further investigation and to probe their complicity in other terror cases," the police added. In the encounter, Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Aman Kumar Thakur and an Army jawan also lost their lives while two other Army personnel, including a Major, got injured. Aman Kumar Thakur, who led from the front in the operation, had received critical bullet wounds in his head during the gunfight and was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival. A resident of Gogla in Doda district of Jammu region, Thakur is survived by his parents, wife Sarla Devi and six-year-old son Arya. Jammu and Kashmir Police paid rich tributes to Thakur. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this critical juncture," the police said in a statement on Sunday. Thakur, a 2011-batch Kashmir Police Service Officer, was heading the counter-terrorism wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kulgam for the last one-and-half years and had played a key role in the killing of terrorists in the area.

Kulgam encounter: Two of the three JeM terrorists killed were top commanders from Pakistan, says Police

A gunfight erupted&nbsp;between security forces and terrorists in Kellam Devsar area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, ANI reported quoting officials.

Upon receiving a tip-off about the militants, the security forces started a search operation in Kelam village. 
 
"As the cordon around the hiding militants was tightened, they fired at the security forces triggering the ongoing encounter," the police said. 
 
Authorities have suspended mobile Internet services in Kulgam as a precautionary measure.

No casualties or injuries reported so far.

Two terrorists from militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on February 1.

Similarly, on January 26, two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar.&nbsp;

The joint operation was carried out by 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Srinagar Police.&nbsp;

A gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in Kellam Devsar area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, ANI reported quoting officials. Upon receiving a tip-off about the militants, the security forces started a search operation in Kelam village.

A gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in Kellam Devsar area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, ANI reported quoting officials. Upon receiving a tip-off about the militants, the security forces started a search operation in Kelam village. "As the cordon around the hiding militants was tightened, they fired at the security forces triggering the ongoing encounter," the police said. Authorities have suspended mobile Internet services in Kulgam as a precautionary measure. No casualties or injuries reported so far. Two terrorists from militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on February 1. Similarly, on January 26, two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar. The joint operation was carried out by 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Srinagar Police.

J&K: Gunfight underway between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam

Separatists in the Kashmir valley have called for a strike on Monday over the death of civilians in a blast at an encounter site in Kulgam district.

The strike has been called by separatists Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL).

Three militants were killed Sunday in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district, while six civilians lost their lives in a blast following the gunfight there.

Officials said immediately after the gunfight ended and the forces withdrew from the spot, civilians rushed to the encounter site where an explosive substance went off resulting in death of six civilians.

"To strongly condemn &amp; (and) protest the mayhem unleashed in Kulgam by the ruthless Indian state in which so far 5 (five) civilians &amp; 3 (three) armed youth killed besides injuries to tens of scores of injured, JRL calls for complete #Shutdown tomorrow, JRL will hold a #ProtestSitin (protest sit-in) on Tuesday at LaL Chowk," Farooq posted on Twitter before the toll was updated.

"Amidst internet &amp; news blackout reports of #BloodbathInKulgam as Indian forces go berserk! Many civilian casualties reported, 3 armed youth martyred more than sixty civilians injured many critical! Homes destroyed, women ruthlessly beaten! All roads to the area sealed, media barred!" Farooq said in another tweet.

Meanwhile, the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and a Kashmiri Pandit organisation have extended their support to the strike called by the separatists. "In an emergency meeting held Sunday, the executive committee of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed its shock and concern at the sharp increase in the use of brutal force against the unarmed civilians of Kashmir," a statement by the KCCI said.

Condemning the incident, the KCCI said the business community of Kashmir once again urges the government to "restrain from launching operations in civilian areas which invariably trigger more killings and worsening of the law and order situation".

"The seemingly endless loss of innocent Kashmiri lives is a matter of pain and anguish for all of us. The KCCI offers its deepest condolences to the families of innocent unarmed civilians and requests the business community to observe a complete shutdown on Monday as a mark of protest against the brutalisation of our population," it said in a statement here.

The Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti (KPSS) also extended its support to the strike called by the separatists, saying it is mandatory for security forces to sanitise the area where encounter takes place to safeguard the lives of the civilians.

"We feel the pain of killing of civilians and injuries during cordon and search operation in Kulgam," KPSS president Sanjay Tickoo said in a statement here.

"It seems that the security forces take these basic things casually, which resulted in Sunday's incident. While Kashmir is being pushed back to the 1990 era by people's alienating policies by the political parties, the Central establishment is enjoying the so called victory in the Kashmir valley and is not bothered to diffuse current political turmoil in the valley," he said.

Separatists in the Kashmir valley have called for a strike on Monday over the death of civilians in a blast at an encounter site in Kulgam district. The strike has been called by separatists Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL).

Separatists in the Kashmir valley have called for a strike on Monday over the death of civilians in a blast at an encounter site in Kulgam district. The strike has been called by separatists Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL). Three militants were killed Sunday in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district, while six civilians lost their lives in a blast following the gunfight there. Officials said immediately after the gunfight ended and the forces withdrew from the spot, civilians rushed to the encounter site where an explosive substance went off resulting in death of six civilians. "To strongly condemn & (and) protest the mayhem unleashed in Kulgam by the ruthless Indian state in which so far 5 (five) civilians & 3 (three) armed youth killed besides injuries to tens of scores of injured, JRL calls for complete #Shutdown tomorrow, JRL will hold a #ProtestSitin (protest sit-in) on Tuesday at LaL Chowk," Farooq posted on Twitter before the toll was updated. "Amidst internet & news blackout reports of #BloodbathInKulgam as Indian forces go berserk! Many civilian casualties reported, 3 armed youth martyred more than sixty civilians injured many critical! Homes destroyed, women ruthlessly beaten! All roads to the area sealed, media barred!" Farooq said in another tweet. Meanwhile, the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and a Kashmiri Pandit organisation have extended their support to the strike called by the separatists. "In an emergency meeting held Sunday, the executive committee of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed its shock and concern at the sharp increase in the use of brutal force against the unarmed civilians of Kashmir," a statement by the KCCI said. Condemning the incident, the KCCI said the business community of Kashmir once again urges the government to "restrain from launching operations in civilian areas which invariably trigger more killings and worsening of the law and order situation". "The seemingly endless loss of innocent Kashmiri lives is a matter of pain and anguish for all of us. The KCCI offers its deepest condolences to the families of innocent unarmed civilians and requests the business community to observe a complete shutdown on Monday as a mark of protest against the brutalisation of our population," it said in a statement here. The Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti (KPSS) also extended its support to the strike called by the separatists, saying it is mandatory for security forces to sanitise the area where encounter takes place to safeguard the lives of the civilians. "We feel the pain of killing of civilians and injuries during cordon and search operation in Kulgam," KPSS president Sanjay Tickoo said in a statement here. "It seems that the security forces take these basic things casually, which resulted in Sunday's incident. While Kashmir is being pushed back to the 1990 era by people's alienating policies by the political parties, the Central establishment is enjoying the so called victory in the Kashmir valley and is not bothered to diffuse current political turmoil in the valley," he said.

J&K: Separatists call for strike on Monday after death of civilians in Kulgam

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir Sunday, police said, adding a civilian lost his life in a blast after the gunfight ended.&nbsp;

The identity of the slain militants is being ascertained, a police official said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Laroo area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants in the area, he said.

As the forces were conducting the searches, the ultras fired upon them, triggering the encounter, the official said.

The police said civilians visited the encounter site after the forces withdrew from the spot.&nbsp;

One of them lost his life when some explosive substance went off there, they said.&nbsp;

"Civilians visited the encounter site immediately after the operation in spite of (our) request not to go there as a thorough search is to be made for explosives once flames douse. They did not listen and visited the spot immediately after the forces withdrew.&nbsp;

"Some explosive substance went off, resulting in injuries to civilians. One civilian namely Ubaid Laway, a resident of Laroo, died in the incident," the police official added.

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir Sunday, police said, adding a civilian lost his life in a blast after the gunfight ended.

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir Sunday, police said, adding a civilian lost his life in a blast after the gunfight ended. The identity of the slain militants is being ascertained, a police official said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Laroo area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants in the area, he said. As the forces were conducting the searches, the ultras fired upon them, triggering the encounter, the official said. The police said civilians visited the encounter site after the forces withdrew from the spot. One of them lost his life when some explosive substance went off there, they said. "Civilians visited the encounter site immediately after the operation in spite of (our) request not to go there as a thorough search is to be made for explosives once flames douse. They did not listen and visited the spot immediately after the forces withdrew. "Some explosive substance went off, resulting in injuries to civilians. One civilian namely Ubaid Laway, a resident of Laroo, died in the incident," the police official added.

J&K: 3 militants killed in encounter in Kulgam, civilian dies in blast after gunfight

The body of Lashkar commander Junaid Mattoo was recovered along with two others after they were killed by security forces in an encounter on Friday.

The joint operation was carried out by Indian Army, CRPF and the Jammu and Kashmir police.&nbsp;

Besides Mattoo, bodies of two other terrorists, Adil Mushtaq Mir and Nisar Ahmad Wani, were also recovered.

All three terrorists belonged to the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Mattoo, who came from Kulgam, became the South Kashmir commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba after he killed two policemen last year in June.

Mir and Wani belonged to Kashmir&#39;s Pampore and Shopian respectively. The duo took to militancy after Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter last year in July.

All three terrorists belonged to the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba

The body of Lashkar commander Junaid Mattoo was recovered along with two others after they were killed by security forces in an encounter on Friday. The joint operation was carried out by Indian Army, CRPF and the Jammu and Kashmir police. Besides Mattoo, bodies of two other terrorists, Adil Mushtaq Mir and Nisar Ahmad Wani, were also recovered. All three terrorists belonged to the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba. Mattoo, who came from Kulgam, became the South Kashmir commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba after he killed two policemen last year in June. Mir and Wani belonged to Kashmir's Pampore and Shopian respectively. The duo took to militancy after Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter last year in July.

Bodies of Lashkar commander Junaid Mattoo along with 2 other terrorists recovered

&nbsp;A policeman and a wanted militant of Lashker-e-Taiba were among five persons killed when militants made an attempt to ambush a police team in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Kulgam on Saturday.

Wanted militant Fayaz Ahmed Ashwar alias Setha, who had been been on the run since August 2015 after his name cropped up in the Udhampur terror strike case, was killed in the attack when he tried to target the police party at Mir Bazar in Kulgam.

Constable Mehmood Ahmed Sheikh, who was part of the police team, risked his life and snatched a pistol from one of the militants before other members of the police party opened fire at them, according to an eyewitness account.

Three civilians were also killed due to indiscriminate firing by the militants.

Director general of police S P Vaid told PTI that a policeman had been killed.

And indiscriminate firing by militants had led to the death of three civilians.

The militants ambushed the police team which had gone to Mir Bazaar area to investigate a road accident case, the DGP said.

The injured militant was taken to a local hospital where he was declared brought dead, police said.

He was later identified to be Ashwar.&nbsp;He has been charge-sheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the Udhampur terror strike case.

In the terror case, Pakistani national Naved was arrested on the spot when he was firing on a BSF convoy in August 2015 in Udhampur on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway.&nbsp;

(PTI)

Militants attempted to ambush a police team in Mir Bazaar

A policeman and a wanted militant of Lashker-e-Taiba were among five persons killed when militants made an attempt to ambush a police team in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam on Saturday. Wanted militant Fayaz Ahmed Ashwar alias Setha, who had been been on the run since August 2015 after his name cropped up in the Udhampur terror strike case, was killed in the attack when he tried to target the police party at Mir Bazar in Kulgam. Constable Mehmood Ahmed Sheikh, who was part of the police team, risked his life and snatched a pistol from one of the militants before other members of the police party opened fire at them, according to an eyewitness account. Three civilians were also killed due to indiscriminate firing by the militants. Director general of police S P Vaid told PTI that a policeman had been killed. And indiscriminate firing by militants had led to the death of three civilians. The militants ambushed the police team which had gone to Mir Bazaar area to investigate a road accident case, the DGP said. The injured militant was taken to a local hospital where he was declared brought dead, police said. He was later identified to be Ashwar. He has been charge-sheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the Udhampur terror strike case. In the terror case, Pakistani national Naved was arrested on the spot when he was firing on a BSF convoy in August 2015 in Udhampur on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway. (PTI)

J&K: Policeman, wanted LeT militant and 3 civilians killed in militant attack in Kulgam

An encounter took place between Indian security forces and militants in Yaripora of Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir.

The two sides engaged in a gun battle, according to TV reports. Bodies of two militants were recovered during the encounter.

According to the Indian Army, different unconfirmed figures on casualties of security forces and militants were doing the rounds as the operation was underway.

According to ANI&#39;s latest report, four militants have been killed in the encounter while there are others still holed up as the operation continues. Two security personnel and a civilian were killed while two jawans were injured.

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Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Frisal area of Kulgam district in the wee hours following information about the presence of a large number of militants in the area, a police official told PTI. He said as the security forces were closing in on the position of the militants, the ultras opened firing resulting in injuries to five soldiers.

Two soldiers succumbed to injuries before they could be evacuated for treatment, the official said adding three jawans were airlifted to Army&#39;s 92 base hospital here and their condition was stated to be stable.

The security forces returned fire, ensuing in a fierce gun battle that lasted several hours in which four militants were killed, he added.

The search operations were still in progress as security forces suspect that some militants might have managed to escape to nearby areas, the official said.

Four weapons have been recovered from the scene of the gun battle and security forces were also trying to ascertain the identity and group affiliation of the slain militants, he added.

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Two security personnel were injured in the same Sunday morning encounter

An encounter took place between Indian security forces and militants in Yaripora of Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. The two sides engaged in a gun battle, according to TV reports. Bodies of two militants were recovered during the encounter. According to the Indian Army, different unconfirmed figures on casualties of security forces and militants were doing the rounds as the operation was underway. According to ANI's latest report, four militants have been killed in the encounter while there are others still holed up as the operation continues. Two security personnel and a civilian were killed while two jawans were injured. The house in Kulgam's Yaripora, where the militants were hiding. (ANI) × Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Frisal area of Kulgam district in the wee hours following information about the presence of a large number of militants in the area, a police official told PTI. He said as the security forces were closing in on the position of the militants, the ultras opened firing resulting in injuries to five soldiers. Two soldiers succumbed to injuries before they could be evacuated for treatment, the official said adding three jawans were airlifted to Army's 92 base hospital here and their condition was stated to be stable. The security forces returned fire, ensuing in a fierce gun battle that lasted several hours in which four militants were killed, he added. The search operations were still in progress as security forces suspect that some militants might have managed to escape to nearby areas, the official said. Four weapons have been recovered from the scene of the gun battle and security forces were also trying to ascertain the identity and group affiliation of the slain militants, he added. (This first appeared in DNA)

Four militants, two Indian security personnel and one civilian killed in Jammu and Kashmir gunbattle

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