<p>Three terrorists were gunned down Wednesday by security forces in an encounter in Tral of South Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district. A civilian also lost his life.</p>

<p>The terrorists belonged to terrorist Zakir Musa&#39;s al-Qaeda affiliate, the Ansar Ghazwat ul-Hind, a top police official confirmed.</p>

<p>He added that the search operation was still on and there were chances that another terrorist was still in the area.</p>

<p>All three militants killed, they were members of Zakir Musa group. Recovered 2AK-47S and one pistol from the Tral encounter site,&quot; Inspector General of Police (IGP) Munir Khan told ANI.</p>

<p>The IGP revealed that all the three were local militants and that two had joined militancy in 2015 and one in 2016.</p>

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<p>The joint operation was launched by 42 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group (SOG). The encounter started at Gulabbagh Tral in Pulwama district.</p>

<p>23-year-old Zakir Musa, a former Hizbul Mujahideen commander, renounced his position from the terrorist group in May 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was announced as the head of al-Qaeda&#39;s new cell, the Ansar Ghawzat-ul-Hind in July by a propaganda channel affiliated to the terrorist group.</p>

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The terrorists belonged to terrorist Zakir Musa's al-Qaeda affiliate, the Ansar Ghazwat ul-Hind, a top police official confirmed.

Three terrorists were gunned down Wednesday by security forces in an encounter in Tral of South Kashmir's Pulwama district. A civilian also lost his life. The terrorists belonged to terrorist Zakir Musa's al-Qaeda affiliate, the Ansar Ghazwat ul-Hind, a top police official confirmed. He added that the search operation was still on and there were chances that another terrorist was still in the area. All three militants killed, they were members of Zakir Musa group. Recovered 2AK-47S and one pistol from the Tral encounter site," Inspector General of Police (IGP) Munir Khan told ANI. The IGP revealed that all the three were local militants and that two had joined militancy in 2015 and one in 2016. #Visuals from J&K: Three terrorists of Zakir Musa's Ansar Ghazwat ul-Hind killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama's Tral. pic.twitter.com/GAb0ggjp1q — ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2017 × The joint operation was launched by 42 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group (SOG). The encounter started at Gulabbagh Tral in Pulwama district. 23-year-old Zakir Musa, a former Hizbul Mujahideen commander, renounced his position from the terrorist group in May 2017. He was announced as the head of al-Qaeda's new cell, the Ansar Ghawzat-ul-Hind in July by a propaganda channel affiliated to the terrorist group.

J&K: 3 terrorists of Zakir Musa's al-Qaeda affiliate, one civilian killed in Tral encounter

<p>One Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist&nbsp;was killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Samboora area of Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district, ANI reported.</p>

<p>According to ANI, the terrorist was identified as Umer and was a Pakistani.</p>

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<p>One AK 47 rifle has been recovered from the encounter site, according to ANI.</p>

<p>Internet services in Pulwama have been blocked as a precautionary measure.</p>

<p>The encounter started late Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/jammu-and-kashmir-three-let-militants-killed-in-sopore-gun-battle-18616">Clashes after 3 LeT terrorists killed in Sopore gun battle</a></p>

<p>It was earlier reported that two terrorists are suspected to be present at the encounter site.</p>

<p>The gun battle is underway.</p>

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According to ANI, the terrorist was identified as Umer and was a Pakistani

One Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Samboora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, ANI reported. According to ANI, the terrorist was identified as Umer and was a Pakistani. #UPDATE In the encounter one Pakistani LeT terrorist Umer of Abu Ismail group killed in Samboora #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI_news) August 7, 2017 × One AK 47 rifle has been recovered from the encounter site, according to ANI. Internet services in Pulwama have been blocked as a precautionary measure. The encounter started late Sunday. Also read: Clashes after 3 LeT terrorists killed in Sopore gun battle It was earlier reported that two terrorists are suspected to be present at the encounter site. The gun battle is underway.

J&K: LeT terrorist killed in gun battle in Pulwama

<p>Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander&nbsp;Abu Dujana has&nbsp;been killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The gunbattle broke out, officials said, after a cordon-and-search operation was launched in Hakripora village.</p>

<p>The security forces had got news that Dujana and a local accomplice Arif Lilhaari were in the area.</p>

<p>Both Dujana and Lilhaari were killed in the gunbattle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agency PTI reported that as the gunbattle&nbsp;broke out, more than&nbsp;a 100 protesters began pelting stones at the security forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PTI reported an official as saying the security forces used tear gas, pellet guns, and a few live rounds to disperse the protesters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official said two persons were injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jehangir Ahmad Dar was hit in the back by a bullet and Mudasir Ahmad was hit in the chest by pellets.</p>

<p>The official said both had been admitted to different hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>ANI reported that all schools and colleges have been closed in Kashmir as a precautionary measure.</p>

<p>And that mobile internet services have been blocked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dujana, reportedly from northern Pakistan, was wanted for a number of attacks on security forces and political workers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was thought of as a &quot;Category A&quot; terrorist, and carried a Rs 10 lakh reward on his head.&nbsp;</p>

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Another terrorist was also killed in the gunbattle with security forces

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Abu Dujana has been killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. #WATCH: Deferred visuals of Pulwama (J&K) encounter- Security forces gunned down two terrorists including LeT chief commander Abu Dujana. pic.twitter.com/bgyraekjzG — ANI (@ANI_news) August 1, 2017 × WATCH: Army and J&K Police brief media after pulwama encounter #AbuDujana https://t.co/toUjvxUqHi — ANI (@ANI_news) August 1, 2017 × LeT chief commander Abu Dujana of Pakistan along with his accomplice killed in Hakripora Pulwama: J&K Police pic.twitter.com/UfDmZ5BY9F — ANI (@ANI_news) August 1, 2017 × The gunbattle broke out, officials said, after a cordon-and-search operation was launched in Hakripora village. The security forces had got news that Dujana and a local accomplice Arif Lilhaari were in the area. Both Dujana and Lilhaari were killed in the gunbattle. The news agency PTI reported that as the gunbattle broke out, more than a 100 protesters began pelting stones at the security forces. PTI reported an official as saying the security forces used tear gas, pellet guns, and a few live rounds to disperse the protesters. The official said two persons were injured. Jehangir Ahmad Dar was hit in the back by a bullet and Mudasir Ahmad was hit in the chest by pellets. The official said both had been admitted to different hospitals. J&K: Encounter between Security forces and terrorists begins in Pulwama. 2-3 terrorists trapped ( Visuals deferred by unspecified time ) pic.twitter.com/ILZIMOMbhH — ANI (@ANI_news) August 1, 2017 × ANI reported that all schools and colleges have been closed in Kashmir as a precautionary measure. And that mobile internet services have been blocked. Dujana, reportedly from northern Pakistan, was wanted for a number of attacks on security forces and political workers. He was thought of as a "Category A" terrorist, and carried a Rs 10 lakh reward on his head. LET chief commander Abu Dujana of Pakistan along with his accomplice killed in Hakripora Pulwama (WION) ×

Kashmir: Top LeT commander Abu Dujana killed in encounter

<p>One person was killed and several others injured as clashes erupted near the encounter site in Pulwama where top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Abu Dujana was killed on Tuesday, PTI reported.</p>

<p>&quot;One person with firearm injuries was brought dead at Pulwama district hospital,&quot; PTI quoted a police official as saying. At least six others were injured, PTI reported.</p>

<p>Dujana and a local accomplice Arif Lilhaari were killed on Tuesday in a gunbattle with security forces at Hakripora village of south Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PTI reported that as the gunbattle broke out, more than a 100 protesters began pelting stones at the security forces near the encounter site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PTI reported an official as saying the security forces used tear gas, pellet guns, and a few live rounds to disperse the protesters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All schools and colleges have been shut in Kashmir after the killing of Abu Dujana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ANI reported that mobile internet services have been blocked too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shutdown is a precautionary measure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/let-kashmir-chief-abu-dujana-killed-in-gunbattle-18446">Top LeT commander Abu Dujana killed in the&nbsp;encounter</a>.</p>

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Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Abu Dujana and a local accomplice Arif Lilhaari were killed on Tuesday in a gunbattle with security forces at Hakripora village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district

One person was killed and several others injured as clashes erupted near the encounter site in Pulwama where top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Abu Dujana was killed on Tuesday, PTI reported. "One person with firearm injuries was brought dead at Pulwama district hospital," PTI quoted a police official as saying. At least six others were injured, PTI reported. Dujana and a local accomplice Arif Lilhaari were killed on Tuesday in a gunbattle with security forces at Hakripora village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district. PTI reported that as the gunbattle broke out, more than a 100 protesters began pelting stones at the security forces near the encounter site. PTI reported an official as saying the security forces used tear gas, pellet guns, and a few live rounds to disperse the protesters. All schools and colleges have been shut in Kashmir after the killing of Abu Dujana. ANI reported that mobile internet services have been blocked too. The shutdown is a precautionary measure. Also read: Top LeT commander Abu Dujana killed in the encounter. LET chief commander Abu Dujana of Pakistan along with his accomplice killed in Hakripora Pulwama (WION) ×

J&K: One killed as clashes erupt near Pulwama after Abu Dujana's killing

<p>A third militant was killed today in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Pulwama district, ANI reported.</p>

<p>One more militant was killed this morning and the body has been recovered, a police official said.</p>

<p>Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces&nbsp;on Monday. The search operation, that started early Monday, continues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Security forces had reportedly launched a search operation in the Bahmnoo area of Pulwama after receiving information about the presence of militants.</p>

<p>Soldiers and special police counterinsurgency forces cordoned off a neighbourhood in South Pulwama&nbsp;early Monday.</p>

<p>Firing stopped Tuesday morning, ANI reported, adding that one AK-47 and one INSAS rifle has been recovered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One of the militants killed yesterday had been identified as Kifayat, ANI reported, another militant Jehangir Khanday was identified by DG CRPF. Both militants were&nbsp;believed to be associated with the Zakir Musa&nbsp;group, CRPF DG added.</p>

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<p>A police official told PTI that the militant was killed during the operation.</p>

<p>In a separate incident further south in Anantnag town, militants fired at a police party in the local bus stand. A police officer was&nbsp;critically wounded in the incident, director general of police SP Vaid said.&nbsp;</p>

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Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces?on Monday

A third militant was killed today in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, ANI reported. One more militant was killed this morning and the body has been recovered, a police official said. Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces on Monday. The search operation, that started early Monday, continues. Security forces had reportedly launched a search operation in the Bahmnoo area of Pulwama after receiving information about the presence of militants. Soldiers and special police counterinsurgency forces cordoned off a neighbourhood in South Pulwama early Monday. Firing stopped Tuesday morning, ANI reported, adding that one AK-47 and one INSAS rifle has been recovered. #UPDATE Bamnoo Encounter (Pulwama, J&K): Firing stopped. One AK- 47 and one INSAS rifle recovered. Search operation continues — ANI (@ANI_news) July 4, 2017 × One of the militants killed yesterday had been identified as Kifayat, ANI reported, another militant Jehangir Khanday was identified by DG CRPF. Both militants were believed to be associated with the Zakir Musa group, CRPF DG added. Hundreds of villagers poured out onto the streets to try to help the trapped rebels escape, many throwing stones and shouting slogans against Indian rule. One was injured when government forces fired into the crowd. A police official told PTI that the militant was killed during the operation. In a separate incident further south in Anantnag town, militants fired at a police party in the local bus stand. A police officer was critically wounded in the incident, director general of police SP Vaid said. "We are evacuating him from the area," inspector general of police Muneer Ahmed Khan told AFP.

J&K: Third militant killed in encounter with security forces in Pulwama

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