<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/intelligence-agencies-reveal-pakistan-armys-strategy-to-unleash-terror-in-jk-336337">Pakistan</a> troops opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector on Friday, including in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir(J&amp;K).

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Reports say two Army soldiers were killed in Uri and a BSF sub-inspector was killed in action in Haji Peer sector.

At least two civilians were killed in Kamalkote sector in Uri in Baramulla district and a woman was reportedly killed in Balkote area in Haji Peer sector of Uri. Six persons have been killed in the firing by Pakistan forces.

At least seven to eight <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-accepts-presence-of-11-lashkar-terrorists-who-facilitated-2611-on-its-territory-342370">Pakistan</a> Army soldiers have been killed by retaliatory firing by Indian Army, reports said.

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The Army said it has also foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC.&nbsp;Sources in the Army have told WION that “India troops retaliated strongly causing substantial damage to Pakistan Army's infrastructure and casualties across the LoC. Several ammunition dumps, FOL dumps and multiple terrorist launch pads have been damaged.”

In a video, a Pakistani soldier could be seen moving out as an Indian shell hits a bunker on LoC.

In the morning, alert army men foiled an infiltration bid from across following which Pakistan fired on Army positions and civilian areas.

Defence spokesman informed that "suspicious movement" was observed by Indian troops at the forward posts along the LoC.

Officials said that BSF units along the LoC have been facing heavy firing. A BSF soldier &nbsp;SI Rakesh Doval, 39, in Baramulla was killed after he sustained head injury during the firing.

(With inputs from&nbsp;Ieshan Bashir Wani)

Pakistan troops opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector on Friday, including in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). Watch: Reports say two Army soldiers were killed in Uri and a BSF sub-inspector was killed in action in Haji Peer sector.

Pakistan troops opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector on Friday, including in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). Watch: Reports say two Army soldiers were killed in Uri and a BSF sub-inspector was killed in action in Haji Peer sector. At least two civilians were killed in Kamalkote sector in Uri in Baramulla district and a woman was reportedly killed in Balkote area in Haji Peer sector of Uri. Six persons have been killed in the firing by Pakistan forces. At least seven to eight Pakistan Army soldiers have been killed by retaliatory firing by Indian Army, reports said. #WATCH | 7-8 Pakistan Army soldiers killed, 10-12 injured in the retaliatory firing by Indian Army in which a large number of Pakistan Army bunkers, fuel dumps, and launch pads have also been destroyed: Indian Army Sources pic.twitter.com/q3xoQ8F4tD — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2020 × The Army said it has also foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC. Sources in the Army have told WION that “India troops retaliated strongly causing substantial damage to Pakistan Army's infrastructure and casualties across the LoC. Several ammunition dumps, FOL dumps and multiple terrorist launch pads have been damaged.” In a video, a Pakistani soldier could be seen moving out as an Indian shell hits a bunker on LoC. In the morning, alert army men foiled an infiltration bid from across following which Pakistan fired on Army positions and civilian areas. Defence spokesman informed that "suspicious movement" was observed by Indian troops at the forward posts along the LoC. Officials said that BSF units along the LoC have been facing heavy firing. A BSF soldier SI Rakesh Doval, 39, in Baramulla was killed after he sustained head injury during the firing. (With inputs from Ieshan Bashir Wani)

Pakistan opens fire in multiple positions along LoC; Indian Army hits back

After India and Pakistan <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/ceasefire-dialogue-offer-opportunity-to-save-jk-from-bloodshed-mehbooba-141939">DGMS announced a ceasefire </a>agreement last week, minister of state for home affairs(MoS) Hansraj Ahir said the government will be "constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement" in view of cross-border firing.

In the latest incident, two BSF personnel were <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/two-bsf-personnel-killed-as-pak-violates-ceasefire-in-jk-141850">killed after Pakistani troops opened fire in Akhnoor</a>, Kanachak and Khour sectors of Jammu district on Sunday. The sudden firing led to the death of Assistant Sub-inspector Satya Narayan Yadav and Constable Vijay Kumar Pandey. At least 13 people were injured during the cross-border firing.

Speaking about the incident, Ahir said: &nbsp;"We had decided to suspend operations in view of Ramzan. However, there is no respite in cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations on the part of Pakistan," adding,"we will be constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement."

MoS Ahir added that India will continue to follow the &nbsp;"no-first-strike" policy.

Meanwhile, BSF's Jammu frontier IG Ram Awtar said &nbsp;Islamabad says one thing and does another.

India and Pakistan DGMOs last week had agreed to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".&nbsp;

"Suddenly, Pakistan started firing around 1.15 am, injuring two of our personnel who later succumbed,"BSF IG Awtar said. Indian troops stationed at the border returned fire, he informed.

"After every incident, we do a detailed study and accordingly take precautionary measures for the future. This incident of cross-border firing will be probed as well," the BSF IG said.

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BSF's Jammu frontier IG Ram Awtar said Islamabad says one thing and does another.

After India and Pakistan DGMS announced a ceasefire agreement last week, minister of state for home affairs(MoS) Hansraj Ahir said the government will be "constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement" in view of cross-border firing. In the latest incident, two BSF personnel were killed after Pakistani troops opened fire in Akhnoor, Kanachak and Khour sectors of Jammu district on Sunday. The sudden firing led to the death of Assistant Sub-inspector Satya Narayan Yadav and Constable Vijay Kumar Pandey. At least 13 people were injured during the cross-border firing. Speaking about the incident, Ahir said: "We had decided to suspend operations in view of Ramzan. However, there is no respite in cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations on the part of Pakistan," adding,"we will be constrained to revoke the ceasefire agreement." MoS Ahir added that India will continue to follow the "no-first-strike" policy. Meanwhile, BSF's Jammu frontier IG Ram Awtar said Islamabad says one thing and does another. India and Pakistan DGMOs last week had agreed to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit". "Suddenly, Pakistan started firing around 1.15 am, injuring two of our personnel who later succumbed,"BSF IG Awtar said. Indian troops stationed at the border returned fire, he informed. "After every incident, we do a detailed study and accordingly take precautionary measures for the future. This incident of cross-border firing will be probed as well," the BSF IG said.

No respite in border firing, will be constrained to revoke ceasefire: MoS Home Hansraj Ahir

India today summoned deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah &nbsp;and lodged a strong protest over the loss of life of a seven month old infant in unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on Tuesday.

The firing had occurred in the Bhimber sector across the Line of Control(LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir.

India said the Pakistan forces deliberately targeting of innocent civilians who were located away from the forward line of defences.

The Pakistan Army used small and high caliber weapons which is highly deplorable, Indian officials told Shah.

Targeting of innocent civilians including young children is against all established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct, India told the Pakistan deputy High Commissioner.

India asked Pakistan to investigate the killing of innocent civilians and instructed it to desist from such acts. The Indian side also conveyed its displeasure at the &nbsp;continued unprovoked firing and ceasefire violations across the LoC and the International boundary.

More than 1,088 violations have been carried out by Pakistan forces at LoC and the International Boundary so far this year which has led 36 people being killed and injured at least 127 others, the government said.

In 2018, Indian security forces thwarted attempts by 53 terrorists to infiltrate and neutralized 5 terrorists as they tried to cross the LoC.

The Pakistan Army used small and high caliber weapons which is highly deplorable, Indian officials told Shah.

India today summoned deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah and lodged a strong protest over the loss of life of a seven month old infant in unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on Tuesday. The firing had occurred in the Bhimber sector across the Line of Control(LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir. India said the Pakistan forces deliberately targeting of innocent civilians who were located away from the forward line of defences. The Pakistan Army used small and high caliber weapons which is highly deplorable, Indian officials told Shah. Targeting of innocent civilians including young children is against all established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct, India told the Pakistan deputy High Commissioner. India asked Pakistan to investigate the killing of innocent civilians and instructed it to desist from such acts. The Indian side also conveyed its displeasure at the continued unprovoked firing and ceasefire violations across the LoC and the International boundary. More than 1,088 violations have been carried out by Pakistan forces at LoC and the International Boundary so far this year which has led 36 people being killed and injured at least 127 others, the government said. In 2018, Indian security forces thwarted attempts by 53 terrorists to infiltrate and neutralized 5 terrorists as they tried to cross the LoC.

India summons Pak deputy High Commissioner over firing along LoC

As PM Modi prepares to visit J&K on Saturday, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-1-bsf-soldier-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-by-">Pakistan today summoned Indian High Commissioner </a>&nbsp;over "unprovoked ceasefire violations" allegedly carried out by Indian forces along the Line of Control(LoC).

Pakistan's Foreign Office said its acting foreign secretary summoned High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and "condemned" the firing in Pukhlian, Cahprar, Harpal, Charwah and Shakargarh sectors across LoC.

Pakistan said the firing had led to the death of four family members in Khanoor village and had injured 10 due to &nbsp;"unprovoked ceasefire violations".

The Indian side was still firing at Pakistani positions, it said.

Indian officials told PTI that 4 civilians and a BSF soldier was killed and 12 injured as Pakistani Rangers opened fire on villages in Jammu area today.

Earlier on Friday, a BSF soldier and four civilians lost their lives during firing along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. Pak troops had opened fire in RS Pura and Arnia sectors. &nbsp;

The soldier killed in the violation hailed from Jharkhand.

Pakistan said the Indian envoy was informed that the "deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas is indeed deplorable and contrary to human dignity, international human rights and humanitarian laws".&nbsp;

"The ceasefire violations by India are a threat to regional peace and security and may lead to a strategic miscalculation," Pakistan's foreign office added. &nbsp;

Pakistan said in 2018, Indian security forces had carried out more than 1,050 ceasefire violations along the LoC resulting in the deaths of 28 civilians, and injuring 117 others.&nbsp;

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The Indian side was still firing at Pakistani positions, it said.

As PM Modi prepares to visit J&K on Saturday, Pakistan today summoned Indian High Commissioner over "unprovoked ceasefire violations" allegedly carried out by Indian forces along the Line of Control(LoC). Pakistan's Foreign Office said its acting foreign secretary summoned High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and "condemned" the firing in Pukhlian, Cahprar, Harpal, Charwah and Shakargarh sectors across LoC. Pakistan said the firing had led to the death of four family members in Khanoor village and had injured 10 due to "unprovoked ceasefire violations". The Indian side was still firing at Pakistani positions, it said. Indian officials told PTI that 4 civilians and a BSF soldier was killed and 12 injured as Pakistani Rangers opened fire on villages in Jammu area today. Earlier on Friday, a BSF soldier and four civilians lost their lives during firing along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. Pak troops had opened fire in RS Pura and Arnia sectors. The soldier killed in the violation hailed from Jharkhand. Pakistan said the Indian envoy was informed that the "deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas is indeed deplorable and contrary to human dignity, international human rights and humanitarian laws". "The ceasefire violations by India are a threat to regional peace and security and may lead to a strategic miscalculation," Pakistan's foreign office added. Pakistan said in 2018, Indian security forces had carried out more than 1,050 ceasefire violations along the LoC resulting in the deaths of 28 civilians, and injuring 117 others.

Pakistan summons Indian High Commissioner over 'unprovoked ceasefire violations' along LoC

Pakistan troops opened fire in Poonch on Thursday night leading to the death of a civilian.

Mohd Iqhlaq Sadeeq, 20, belonging to Bagial Dara Kalsan died during the shelling.

Pakistan troops opened fire in Poonch again

Pakistan troops opened fire in Poonch on Thursday night leading to the death of a civilian. Mohd Iqhlaq Sadeeq, 20, belonging to Bagial Dara Kalsan died during the shelling.

J&K: Pak troops open fire in Poonch, 1 civilian killed

An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Pulwama district.

Reports said at least 1 civilian has been killed during the cross-fire.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Drabgam area of Pulwama district after receiving information about presence of two to three terrorists, a police official told PTI.

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As the security forces began&nbsp;closing in, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, the official said.

Two soldiers have been&nbsp;injured in the firing as the encounter continues.

Two soldiers were injured in the firing as the encounter continues.

An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Pulwama district. Reports said at least 1 civilian has been killed during the cross-fire. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Drabgam area of Pulwama district after receiving information about presence of two to three terrorists, a police official told PTI. Latest visuals from J&K's Pulwama where an encounter is underway between terrorists & army at Drabgam. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/TxwjvlGVtn — ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2018 × As the security forces began closing in, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, the official said. Two soldiers have been injured in the firing as the encounter continues.

Video: Encounter in J&K between terrorists, security forces

Terrorists today opened fire on a patrolling party at Shopian district in J&K, reports said.

The soldiers belonged to the 44 RR regiment who were on the lookout in Ahgam village.

Reports said the terrorists fired upon Special Police Officer, Mushtaq Ahmed Sheikh, at his house in Bijbehara.

Authorities immediately made arrangements for Ahmed Sheikh's treatment, however, he died on the way to the hospital.

The soldiers belonged to the 44 RR regiment who were on the lookout in Ahgam village

Terrorists today opened fire on a patrolling party at Shopian district in J&K, reports said. The soldiers belonged to the 44 RR regiment who were on the lookout in Ahgam village. Reports said the terrorists fired upon Special Police Officer, Mushtaq Ahmed Sheikh, at his house in Bijbehara. Authorities immediately made arrangements for Ahmed Sheikh's treatment, however, he died on the way to the hospital.

J&K: Terrorists open fire on security forces in Shopian, 1 policeman killed

Four terrorists have been gunned down by security forces in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district in J&K.

The fidayeen, or suicide attackers, had infiltrated into the Indian territory from across the Line of Control (LoC) about four-five days ago, prompting security forces to launch a search operation in the area.

Authorities had ordered the closure of educational institutions in the Sunderbani tehsil in view of the search operation.

This is the second major terror incident in the Jammu region this year.

"Security forces today eliminated a group of four fidayeen in the Sunderbani area in a well-coordinated day-long operation," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajouri, Yougal Manhas told PTI.

"Four terrorists have been killed in the encounter," J&K's Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid confirmed.

No injury was reported to anyone in the gunfight with the terrorists, he said.

The encounter broke out in the Nowshera-Sunderbani belt after the group of infiltrating terrorists was intercepted by the security forces early today, the DGP said.

The SSP said the search operation in the villages of Sunderbani had been going on for four days. Last night, a joint column of police, Army and BSF launched a search in the Rawariya Talla area near a security establishment on the basis of a strong input.?

"Today morning, the terrorists, who were hiding in the bushes, fired at a search party, following which the police, Army and BSF cordoned off the entire area. Reinforcements were rushed to the spot and a fierce gunfight started," Manhas said.

In the day-long operation, four terrorists of a fidayeen group were gunned down. Their identities are yet to be ascertained, the officer said.

Four terrorists have been gunned down by security forces in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district in J&K. The fidayeen, or suicide attackers, had infiltrated into the Indian territory from across the Line of Control (LoC) about four-five days ago, prompting security forces to launch a search operation in the area. Authorities had ordered the closure of educational institutions in the Sunderbani tehsil in view of the search operation. This is the second major terror incident in the Jammu region this year. "Security forces today eliminated a group of four fidayeen in the Sunderbani area in a well-coordinated day-long operation," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajouri, Yougal Manhas told PTI. "Four terrorists have been killed in the encounter," J&K's Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid confirmed. No injury was reported to anyone in the gunfight with the terrorists, he said. The encounter broke out in the Nowshera-Sunderbani belt after the group of infiltrating terrorists was intercepted by the security forces early today, the DGP said. The SSP said the search operation in the villages of Sunderbani had been going on for four days. Last night, a joint column of police, Army and BSF launched a search in the Rawariya Talla area near a security establishment on the basis of a strong input.? "Today morning, the terrorists, who were hiding in the bushes, fired at a search party, following which the police, Army and BSF cordoned off the entire area. Reinforcements were rushed to the spot and a fierce gunfight started," Manhas said. In the day-long operation, four terrorists of a fidayeen group were gunned down. Their identities are yet to be ascertained, the officer said.

J&K: 4 terrorists killed in Rajouri encounter

Two policemen were killed as terrorists opened fire in Kupwara&#39;s Halmatpora district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Reports say search operations are underway. Four terrorists were killed during the encounter on Tuesday night.

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The wounded personnel is undergoing treatment at a hospital. His condition is stated to be stable, a police spokesperson said.

An encounter broke out in the Arampora area of the district after security forces launched an operation in the wake of militants opening fire at an Army patrol party.

The spokesperson said the anti-militancy operation, which continued overnight, was going on when reports last came in.

Four unidentified militants were killed in the operation yesterday.

Reports say search operations are underway.

Two policemen were killed as terrorists opened fire in Kupwara's Halmatpora district in Jammu and Kashmir. Reports say search operations are underway. Four terrorists were killed during the encounter on Tuesday night. "4th dead body of terrorist recovered from encounter site of Kupwara, firing still continues, unfortunately 2 brave hearts of J&K Police martyred & one of TA", tweets Shesh Paul Vaid, #JammuAndKashmir DGP (File pic) pic.twitter.com/ZRjUEI3FpQ — ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2018 × The wounded personnel is undergoing treatment at a hospital. His condition is stated to be stable, a police spokesperson said. An encounter broke out in the Arampora area of the district after security forces launched an operation in the wake of militants opening fire at an Army patrol party. The spokesperson said the anti-militancy operation, which continued overnight, was going on when reports last came in. Four unidentified militants were killed in the operation yesterday.

J&K: 2 policemen killed as terrorists open fire in Kupwara's Halmatpora district

As Indian troops continue to engage <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-pakistans-bat-team-targets-indian-army-along-loc-33825">Pakistan along the Line of Control(LoC)</a>, the Indian Army used 105 MM locally developed light field guns in the URI sector in J&amp;K recently against Pakistan troops, this is reportedly the first time artillery has been used in the area in nearly 14 years.

The gun is the mainstay of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorist-killed-in-encounter-in-jks-bandipora-district-34385">Indian artillery, it entered into</a> service in the 80s. India has as many as 2,400 guns light field guns, its longer barrel gives it a respectable 17 km range. Moreover, the gun is light enough to be transported by helicopter making it an ideal weapon during cross-border firing.

The gun takes just 3 minutes to get ready for action. The Indian Army also has heavy artillery comprising of 155 MM Bofors guns which was famously used during the Kargil war. The fabled Bofors guns have a range of 39 kms. The Indian army has nearly 400 Bofors guns.

Pakistan is reported to have more 155 MM calibre guns than India.

Artillery regiments are usually located well back from the LoC&nbsp;since they fire shells over large distances.

Experts feel India&#39;s latest use of artillery fire instead of mortar attack against Pakistan is mainly because Pak troops have been positioned in reinforced bunkers which renders mortar fire virtually incapable of piercing the bunkers.

India&#39;s aim is to ensure Pak army&#39;s constant ceasefire violations are met with maximum force, the reason it switched to artillery attack at Uri.

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Artillery regiments are usually located well back from the LoC since they fire shells over large distances.

As Indian troops continue to engage Pakistan along the Line of Control(LoC), the Indian Army used 105 MM locally developed light field guns in the URI sector in J&K recently against Pakistan troops, this is reportedly the first time artillery has been used in the area in nearly 14 years. The gun is the mainstay of the Indian artillery, it entered into service in the 80s. India has as many as 2,400 guns light field guns, its longer barrel gives it a respectable 17 km range. Moreover, the gun is light enough to be transported by helicopter making it an ideal weapon during cross-border firing. The gun takes just 3 minutes to get ready for action. The Indian Army also has heavy artillery comprising of 155 MM Bofors guns which was famously used during the Kargil war. The fabled Bofors guns have a range of 39 kms. The Indian army has nearly 400 Bofors guns. Pakistan is reported to have more 155 MM calibre guns than India. Artillery regiments are usually located well back from the LoC since they fire shells over large distances. Experts feel India's latest use of artillery fire instead of mortar attack against Pakistan is mainly because Pak troops have been positioned in reinforced bunkers which renders mortar fire virtually incapable of piercing the bunkers. India's aim is to ensure Pak army's constant ceasefire violations are met with maximum force, the reason it switched to artillery attack at Uri.

Watch: Why India used light artillery guns against Pakistan along the LoC

Indian ministry of home affairs has said it will reimburse all funds spent by the Jammu and Kashmir government which it paid as compensation for damages and losses to the victims of cross-border firing.

In the last two months, there has been a string of cross-border firing in Poonch, Uri,&nbsp;&nbsp;Bandipora and other areas leading to the deaths of several civilians.

Due to the constant border firing, the houses of several villagers were damaged.

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Due to the constant border firing, the houses of several villagers were damaged

Indian ministry of home affairs has said it will reimburse all funds spent by the Jammu and Kashmir government which it paid as compensation for damages and losses to the victims of cross-border firing. In the last two months, there has been a string of cross-border firing in Poonch, Uri, Bandipora and other areas leading to the deaths of several civilians. Due to the constant border firing, the houses of several villagers were damaged.

Home ministry to reimburse J&K govt over funds spent on border attack victims

In a series of attacks ahead <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-firing-positions-fuel-dump-destroyed-in-retaliation-bsf-30385">of Republic Day, militants today hurled</a> a grenade at a police station in Baramulla and another at a CRPF team in Pulwama, where they also opened fire on a police patrol, leaving two persons injured in these incidents.

The militants lobbed a grenade towards CRPF personnel at Pampore in Pulwama district, 14 kms from here, a police official said.

He said the grenade landed on the roadside, resulting in injuries to a passerby.

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In the second attack, militants opened fire on a police patrol party at Lassipora area of the Pulwama District, the official said.

He said the police retaliated, forcing the militants to flee from the spot. No one was injured in the firing incident.

Later in the evening, militants lobbed a grenade at police station Baramulla, resulting in injuries to a guard, the official said.

He said a few shots were also heard after the grenade blast.

The three attacks came four days ahead of the Republic Day celebrations.

Security forces have stepped up security across Kashmir to thwart possible militant attacks and to ensure an incident-free Republic Day.

The three attacks came four days ahead of the Republic Day celebrations.

In a series of attacks ahead of Republic Day, militants today hurled a grenade at a police station in Baramulla and another at a CRPF team in Pulwama, where they also opened fire on a police patrol, leaving two persons injured in these incidents. The militants lobbed a grenade towards CRPF personnel at Pampore in Pulwama district, 14 kms from here, a police official said. He said the grenade landed on the roadside, resulting in injuries to a passerby. Jammu & Kashmir: Terrorists lobed a grenade near Baramullah Police station; One policeman injured, more details awaited (#Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/ubxdKTaf80 — ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018 × In the second attack, militants opened fire on a police patrol party at Lassipora area of the Pulwama District, the official said. He said the police retaliated, forcing the militants to flee from the spot. No one was injured in the firing incident. Later in the evening, militants lobbed a grenade at police station Baramulla, resulting in injuries to a guard, the official said. He said a few shots were also heard after the grenade blast. The three attacks came four days ahead of the Republic Day celebrations. Security forces have stepped up security across Kashmir to thwart possible militant attacks and to ensure an incident-free Republic Day.

J&K: Ahead of Republic Day, militants launch attack on Baramulla, Pulwama

After a terror <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorist-attack-sunjwan-army-camp-in-jammu-and-kashmir-2-injured-32376">strike in an Army camp in J&amp;K on</a> Saturday, two terrorists were seen approaching a CRPF camp in Srinagar, newswire ANI reported.

Reports said the terrorists were carrying bags and AK-47 guns. The soldiers immediately opened fire as the terrorists fled the area.

The army has launched a search operation in the area.

On Saturday, terrorists had attacked an Army camp in Sunjwan area located on the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway.

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The attackers suspected to be Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist(JeM) opened fire on the Army camp killing three soldiers and a civilian.

The army has launched a search operation in the area

After a terror strike in an Army camp in J&K on Saturday, two terrorists were seen approaching a CRPF camp in Srinagar, newswire ANI reported. Reports said the terrorists were carrying bags and AK-47 guns. The soldiers immediately opened fire as the terrorists fled the area. The army has launched a search operation in the area. On Saturday, terrorists had attacked an Army camp in Sunjwan area located on the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway. Also Read: Pregnant woman wounded in Jammu army camp attack delivers baby girl The attackers suspected to be Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist(JeM) opened fire on the Army camp killing three soldiers and a civilian.

2 terrorists approach CRPF camp in Srinagar, soldiers open fire

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday the plea of father of an Army officer, booked as an accused by Jammu and Kashmir Police in the recent Shopian firing incident.

 
A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud considered advocate Aishwarya Bhati&#39;s submission that the plea of the father be heard on an urgent basis.

 
The lawyer said the FIR has illegally&nbsp;been lodged against Major Aditya Kumar in connection with the firing incident in Shopian.

 
&quot;We will hear it on Monday,&quot; the bench said.

 
Lieutenant Colonel Karamveer Singh said his son, a major in 10 Garhwal Rifles, was &quot;wrongly and arbitrarily&quot; named in the FIR as the incident relates to an Army convoy that was on bonafide military duty in an area under the AFSPA and was isolated by an &quot;unruly and deranged&quot; mob pelting stones, causing damage to military vehicles.

 
Two civilians were killed when Army personnel fired at a stone-pelting mob in Ganovpora village in Shopian, prompting the chief minister to order an inquiry into the incident.

 
The FIR was registered against personnel of 10 Garhwal Rifles, including Major Kumar, under sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder) of the Ranbir Penal Code.

The lawyer said the FIR has illegally been lodged against Major Aditya Kumar in connection with the firing incident in Shopian.

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday the plea of father of an Army officer, booked as an accused by Jammu and Kashmir Police in the recent Shopian firing incident. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud considered advocate Aishwarya Bhati's submission that the plea of the father be heard on an urgent basis. The lawyer said the FIR has illegally been lodged against Major Aditya Kumar in connection with the firing incident in Shopian. "We will hear it on Monday," the bench said. Lieutenant Colonel Karamveer Singh said his son, a major in 10 Garhwal Rifles, was "wrongly and arbitrarily" named in the FIR as the incident relates to an Army convoy that was on bonafide military duty in an area under the AFSPA and was isolated by an "unruly and deranged" mob pelting stones, causing damage to military vehicles. Two civilians were killed when Army personnel fired at a stone-pelting mob in Ganovpora village in Shopian, prompting the chief minister to order an inquiry into the incident. The FIR was registered against personnel of 10 Garhwal Rifles, including Major Kumar, under sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder) of the Ranbir Penal Code.

Shopian firing: Supreme Court to hear Major's father plea to quash FIR

Three&nbsp;terrorists were&nbsp;gunned down after an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in northern Kashmir.

The encounter took place in Kashmir&#39;s Handwara area.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the early hours in Unisoo village following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists&nbsp;in the area, a police official told PTI.

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Reports said firing had stopped and search operation was underway.

The encounter took place in Baramulla's?Bomai area.

Three terrorists were gunned down after an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in northern Kashmir. The encounter took place in Kashmir's Handwara area. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the early hours in Unisoo village following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official told PTI. In unisoo Handwara all the three terrorists apparently Pakistanis have been neutralised by Joint team of J&K Police, RR &CRPF. It has been raining whole night & boys were out there in the cold. — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) December 11, 2017 × Reports said firing had stopped and search operation was underway.

J&K: 3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces

Three <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-20-year-old-football-player-who-joined-let-surrenders-to-security-forces-24419">Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT) terrorists</a> were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Handwara in Kupwara&nbsp;district of Jammu and Kashmir.

DGP SP Vaid tweeted saying,&quot;Three LeT terrorists all Pakistanis neutralized in Magam area of Handwara district in North Kashmir. Excellent work!.&quot;

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&quot;One terrorist was a local of the area, the other a Pak national named Ali&nbsp;was instrumental in carrying out terrorist activities&nbsp;in&nbsp;Hajin area,&quot;&nbsp;Vaid said.

The encounter took place after security forces received a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area, a search operation was launched immediately resulting in a gunbattle with the three terrorists.

The encounter took place after security forces received a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area

Three Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT) terrorists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Handwara in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. DGP SP Vaid tweeted saying,"Three LeT terrorists all Pakistanis neutralized in Magam area of Handwara district in North Kashmir. Excellent work!." Three LeT terrorists all Pakistanis neutralised in Magam area of Handwara district in North Kashmir. Excellent work! — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) November 21, 2017 × "One terrorist was a local of the area, the other a Pak national named Ali was instrumental in carrying out terrorist activities in Hajin area," Vaid said. The encounter took place after security forces received a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area, a search operation was launched immediately resulting in a gunbattle with the three terrorists.

Watch: 3 LeT terrorists killed in J&K encounter, 'excellent work' tweets DGP Vaid

Terrorists opened <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-terrorists-open-fire-on-security-forces-1-soldier-killed-23621">fire on a police car in Jammu &amp; Kashmir&#39;s </a>Kulgam Qazigund.

There were&nbsp;no reports of any injuries.

On Monday, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-pak-troops-open-fire-along-loc-1-bsf-soldier-killed-23368">one soldier was killed after an encounter had broken</a> out between Indian security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district.

At least one civilian was injured in the cross-fire in Pulwama district&#39;s Aglar Kandi area as security forces launched a search-and-cordon operation after receiving a tip-off.

On Monday, one soldier was killed after an encounter had broken out between Indian security forces and terrorists

Terrorists opened fire on a police car in Jammu & Kashmir's Kulgam Qazigund. There were no reports of any injuries. On Monday, one soldier was killed after an encounter had broken out between Indian security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. At least one civilian was injured in the cross-fire in Pulwama district's Aglar Kandi area as security forces launched a search-and-cordon operation after receiving a tip-off.

J&K: Terrorists open fire on police vehicle

One soldier was&nbsp;killed<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-pak-troops-open-fire-along-loc-1-bsf-soldier-killed-23368"> after an encounter broke out between Indian security forces and terrorists </a>in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district.

At least one civilian was injured in<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-1-terrorist-and-army-soldier-killed-in-pulwama-encounter-23405"> the cross-fire in&nbsp;Pulwama district&#39;s Aglar Kandi area </a>as&nbsp;security forces launched a search-and-cordon operation after receiving a tip-off.

The terrorists suddenly opened fire on security forces leading to a gun battle.

&quot;The exchange of fire between the two sides is going on,&quot; military spokesman said.

On Saturday, one soldier was killed after an encounter had broken out between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama&#39;s Samboora village.

Pakistan troops had opened fire on several occasions along the LoC in J&amp;K&#39;s Poonch and other areas last month even as&nbsp;Pakistan&#39;s General of Military Operations (DGMO) had spoken to his Indian counterpart on cross-border firing.

There has been heavy loss of life and property in recent months because of the increased cross-border shelling.&nbsp; 
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Exchange of fire between the two sides is going on, military spokesman said.

One soldier was killed after an encounter broke out between Indian security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. At least one civilian was injured in the cross-fire in Pulwama district's Aglar Kandi area as security forces launched a search-and-cordon operation after receiving a tip-off. The terrorists suddenly opened fire on security forces leading to a gun battle. "The exchange of fire between the two sides is going on," military spokesman said. On Saturday, one soldier was killed after an encounter had broken out between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama's Samboora village. Pakistan troops had opened fire on several occasions along the LoC in J&K's Poonch and other areas last month even as Pakistan's General of Military Operations (DGMO) had spoken to his Indian counterpart on cross-border firing. There has been heavy loss of life and property in recent months because of the increased cross-border shelling.

J&K: Terrorists open fire on security forces, 1 soldier killed

Pakistan&#39;s General of Military <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-troops-open-fire-along-loc-1-soldier-killed-22341">Operations (DGMO) spoke to his Indian counterpart</a> today afternoon on request from Pakistan government, reports said.

In an unscheduled<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-security-personnel-2-terrorists-killed-in-encounter-in-bandipora-23081"> &quot;Hot Line interaction&quot; requested by Pakistan, Indian</a> DGMO Lt Gen AK Bhatt spoke to his counterpart at 2 pm today.

During the phone call, Pak DGMO alleged that Indian security forces had resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control.&nbsp;

Lt Gen Bhatt said, &quot;Indian troops had resorted to retaliatory fire in response to unabated support given by the Pak Army to armed terrorists who infiltrate across the border and target Indian Army posts.&quot;

During the conversation with the Pak DGMO, Bhatt clarified that Indian Army maintains &quot;does not target civilians&quot;.

&quot;On the contrary, Pak Army has employed civilians at forward posts and accorded permission for permanent locations of civilians in the vicinity of Pak Army posts,&quot; India&#39;s DGMO informed Pakistan.

&quot;These civilians have repeatedly been&nbsp;used for gaining information of our locations and providing guides to terrorists while crossing the LoC,&quot; Bhatt said.

Pakistan troops opened fire on several occasions along the Line of Control(LoC) in J&amp;K&#39;s Poonch and other areas&nbsp;this month.

There has been heavy loss of life and property in recent months because of the increased cross-border shelling. On October 12th, one soldier and one civilian were killed in the firing.

As compared to a total of 228 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in 2016, there were a staggering 503 such ceasefire violations till October 3 this year, according to an Indian government report.

In an unscheduled "Hot Line interaction" requested by Pakistan, Indian DGMO Lt Gen AK Bhatt spoke to his counterpart at 2 pm today

Pakistan's General of Military Operations (DGMO) spoke to his Indian counterpart today afternoon on request from Pakistan government, reports said. In an unscheduled "Hot Line interaction" requested by Pakistan, Indian DGMO Lt Gen AK Bhatt spoke to his counterpart at 2 pm today. During the phone call, Pak DGMO alleged that Indian security forces had resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control. Lt Gen Bhatt said, "Indian troops had resorted to retaliatory fire in response to unabated support given by the Pak Army to armed terrorists who infiltrate across the border and target Indian Army posts." During the conversation with the Pak DGMO, Bhatt clarified that Indian Army maintains "does not target civilians". "On the contrary, Pak Army has employed civilians at forward posts and accorded permission for permanent locations of civilians in the vicinity of Pak Army posts," India's DGMO informed Pakistan. "These civilians have repeatedly been used for gaining information of our locations and providing guides to terrorists while crossing the LoC," Bhatt said. Pakistan troops opened fire on several occasions along the Line of Control(LoC) in J&K's Poonch and other areas this month. There has been heavy loss of life and property in recent months because of the increased cross-border shelling. On October 12th, one soldier and one civilian were killed in the firing. As compared to a total of 228 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in 2016, there were a staggering 503 such ceasefire violations till October 3 this year, according to an Indian government report.

'Hot Line' interaction: India, Pak DGMOs speak over ceasefire violations