Indian security forces have foiled a major terror plot in Jammu & Kashmir. A terrorist was neutralized in Handwara during an intense gunfight. Security personnel recovered an AK-47 rifle, arms, and ammunition from the encounter site. Search and cordon operations are ongoing to track down any other threats.

Indian security forces foil terror plot, kill militant in Kashmir

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An unidentified terrorist and a soldier were killed in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on July 24.

The Army and police had launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Lolab area of Kupwara a few days ago following information about possible terrorist movements, the officials said.

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The security forces established contact with the hiding terrorists on Tuesday, leading to an encounter, they added.

“Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice on days leading up to 23 July 2024,” the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X.

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It said suspicious movements were noticed on Tuesday and the suspects were challenged by vigilant troops. In response, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, leading to a gunbattle.

“In the ensuing firefight, one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress,” the Army added on the microblogging platform.

The officials said the injured soldier later succumbed to his injuries.

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An unidentified terrorist and a soldier were killed in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on July 24. The Army and police had launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Lolab area of Kupwara a few days ago following information about possible terrorist movements, the officials said.

An unidentified terrorist and a soldier were killed in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on July 24. The Army and police had launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Lolab area of Kupwara a few days ago following information about possible terrorist movements, the officials said. Also read | Indian soldier killed in line of duty as Army foils infiltration bid in Jammu’s Poonch The security forces established contact with the hiding terrorists on Tuesday, leading to an encounter, they added. “Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice on days leading up to 23 July 2024,” the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X. Also watch | J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter in Kupwara, one militant eliminated & one soldier injured × It said suspicious movements were noticed on Tuesday and the suspects were challenged by vigilant troops. In response, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, leading to a gunbattle. “In the ensuing firefight, one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress,” the Army added on the microblogging platform. The officials said the injured soldier later succumbed to his injuries. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kupwara encounter: Terrorist killed, one soldier injured

One more terrorist has been killed in the gunfight in South Kashmir's Redwani area in Kulgam district. The gunfight resumed after 24 hours, while security forces were continuing their search operation in the area.

One more terrorist has been killed in the gunfight in South Kashmir's Redwani area in Kulgam district. The gunfight resumed after 24 hours, while security forces were continuing their search operation in the area. In total, three terrorists including the TRF commander Basit Dar have been killed in the operation. Basit was killed with his associate Fahim on Tuesday. As per sources, the third terrorist killed has been identified as Momim; however, security forces have not confirmed his identity yet. Jammu and Kashmir Police IG V K Birdi has said that ''the most wanted TRF commander Basit Dar was killed along with his associate in a fierce gunfight with security forces. It is a big achievement for the forces as Basit Dar was behind many attacks, especially in Srinagar. Basit, a resident of Redwani, Kulgam, had been missing from his home for three years and joined The Resistance Front (TRF), a front organization of Lashkar-e-Taiba. NIA had announced a Rs 10 lakh reward on him." Also read: Winds of change: Election campaign rallies sweep Kashmir`s former no-go zones Top security officials had earlier only revealed to Wion that '' 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 were trapped at the operation site.'' Also read: Security forces recover two bodies at encounter site in Kashmir`s Kulgam One of the reasons for continuing the search operation was that security forces had received input about the presence of three terrorists in the area.

Kashmir: Third terrorist killed in Kulgam gunfight during search operation

Two terrorists belonging to the Lashka-e-Taiba (LeT)&nbsp;terror outfit were killed in a brief encounter in central Kashmir's Budgam district. Security forces had a tip-off about the terrorists moving in a vehicle in the Budgam district after which a barricade was put in place. Forces tried to stop the vehicle, but terrorists started firing leading to an encounter.&nbsp;

Both the terrorists have been identified as Arbaaz Mir and Shahid Sheikh of Pulwama district and were associated with the proscribed terror outfit LeT. Jammu and Kashmir Police had earlier said that both the terrorists earlier escaped from a recent encounter in the same district.

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''Both the killed terrorists are identified as Arbaaz Mir and Shahid Sheikh of Pulwama linked with the proscribed terror outfit LeT. Both the terrorists earlier escaped from the recent encounter,'' said Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir.&nbsp;

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Jammu and Kashmir Police have said that on specific input, the joint area domination party of Army &amp; Police tried to stop one suspected vehicle after which terrorists fired upon and in retaliation two terrorists were killed in a brief shootout.&nbsp;

Both the dead bodies of the killed terrorists were recovered from the encounter site. Arms and Ammunition were recovered from the operation site as well.&nbsp; 
 
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Two terrorists belonging to the Lashka-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit were killed in a brief encounter in central Kashmir's Budgam district. Security forces had a tip-off about the terrorists moving in a vehicle in the Budgam district after which a barricade was put in place.

Two terrorists belonging to the Lashka-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit were killed in a brief encounter in central Kashmir's Budgam district. Security forces had a tip-off about the terrorists moving in a vehicle in the Budgam district after which a barricade was put in place. Forces tried to stop the vehicle, but terrorists started firing leading to an encounter. Both the terrorists have been identified as Arbaaz Mir and Shahid Sheikh of Pulwama district and were associated with the proscribed terror outfit LeT. Jammu and Kashmir Police had earlier said that both the terrorists earlier escaped from a recent encounter in the same district. Also Read | Taliban make use of Elon Musk's Twitter paid verification ''Both the killed terrorists are identified as Arbaaz Mir and Shahid Sheikh of Pulwama linked with the proscribed terror outfit LeT. Both the terrorists earlier escaped from the recent encounter,'' said Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir. Watch | UN designates Pakistan's Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist Jammu and Kashmir Police have said that on specific input, the joint area domination party of Army & Police tried to stop one suspected vehicle after which terrorists fired upon and in retaliation two terrorists were killed in a brief shootout. Both the dead bodies of the killed terrorists were recovered from the encounter site. Arms and Ammunition were recovered from the operation site as well. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists belonging to LeT killed in Budgam encounter

Two Army soldiers and an LeT&nbsp;terrorist were killed in an encounter in south Kashmir's volatile Shopian district, a senior police official said here on Saturday.

The encounter took place after a joint search operation was launched Friday night in Chermarg in Zainpora of Shopian based on a specific intelligence input of the police about the presence of a terrorist there, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Range) Vijay Kumar said.

The security personnel involved in the search operation, following the standard operating procedure, closed in on a cluster of houses and started moving out civilians.

When the search team reached the house of Gowhar Ahmed Bhat, he intentionally misled them and denied providing shelter to any terrorist.

As Bhat was being questioned, a terrorist opened fire on the search team from inside the house, causing grievous injuries to two army personnel.

In the ensuing encounter, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abdul Qayoom Dar, a resident of Laroo Kakpora in Pulwama, was neutralised and arms and ammunition, including one AK rifle and a pistol, were recovered.

The injured Army personnel died later. The Army identified the deceased soldiers as Sepoys Santosh Yadav and Chavan Romit Tanaji of 1 Rashtriya Rifles.

"A case has been registered and the house owner arrested under terror laws," Kumar said in a statement.

LeT&nbsp;terrorist Dar was arrested and booked under the Public Safety Act after an encounter took place in his house in April 2020. He was released in August 2021. However, he continued to work as a sleeper cell for the banned terrorist group and fled from his house recently.

After verifying his disappearance and joining with the banned terror outfit, the Pulwama Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) declared him as an active terrorist of the LeT outfit, Kumar said.

Two Army soldiers and an LeT terrorist were killed in an encounter in south Kashmir's volatile Shopian district, a senior police official said here on Saturday. The encounter took place after a joint search operation was launched Friday night in Chermarg in Zainpora of Shopian based on a specific intelligence input of the police about the presence of a terrorist there, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Range) Vijay Kumar said.

Two Army soldiers and an LeT terrorist were killed in an encounter in south Kashmir's volatile Shopian district, a senior police official said here on Saturday. The encounter took place after a joint search operation was launched Friday night in Chermarg in Zainpora of Shopian based on a specific intelligence input of the police about the presence of a terrorist there, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Range) Vijay Kumar said. The security personnel involved in the search operation, following the standard operating procedure, closed in on a cluster of houses and started moving out civilians. When the search team reached the house of Gowhar Ahmed Bhat, he intentionally misled them and denied providing shelter to any terrorist. As Bhat was being questioned, a terrorist opened fire on the search team from inside the house, causing grievous injuries to two army personnel. In the ensuing encounter, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abdul Qayoom Dar, a resident of Laroo Kakpora in Pulwama, was neutralised and arms and ammunition, including one AK rifle and a pistol, were recovered. The injured Army personnel died later. The Army identified the deceased soldiers as Sepoys Santosh Yadav and Chavan Romit Tanaji of 1 Rashtriya Rifles. "A case has been registered and the house owner arrested under terror laws," Kumar said in a statement. LeT terrorist Dar was arrested and booked under the Public Safety Act after an encounter took place in his house in April 2020. He was released in August 2021. However, he continued to work as a sleeper cell for the banned terrorist group and fled from his house recently. After verifying his disappearance and joining with the banned terror outfit, the Pulwama Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) declared him as an active terrorist of the LeT outfit, Kumar said.

Two Indian soldiers, terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian

After a police constable succumbed to injuries, the death toll reached three on Tuesday in the terror attack on a police bus in Jammu and Kashmir, the officials said. &nbsp;

At the Army's 92 Base hospital, constable Rameez Ahmad of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police’s 9th Battalion succumbed to injuries, added officials. &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, in an encounter with security forces, a terrorist was also killed in Poonch district on Tuesday, as per authorities. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On receiving intelligence inputs, the army and the Jammu and Kashmir police launched an operation in Behramgala area of Poonch, said a defence spokesperson. &nbsp;&nbsp;

During the operation, the terrorists opened fire at the security personnel in an attempt to flee in the early hours of Tuesday, spokesperson added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

As troops retaliated, one terrorist was killed in the encounter, the spokesperson further said. &nbsp;

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From the site, an AK-47 rifle, four magazines and pouches were seized. &nbsp;

The attack on the police bus, was carried out by little known outfit, Kashmir Tigers, which is believed to be the front of Jaish-e-Mohammad, at Zewan on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday. &nbsp;

In the attack, assistant sub inspector Ghulam Hassan and constable Shafeeq Ali were killed. Around 12 others, including Rameez, had got hurt. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

After a police constable succumbed to injuries, the death toll reached three on Tuesday in the terror attack on a police bus in Jammu and Kashmir, the officials said.

After a police constable succumbed to injuries, the death toll reached three on Tuesday in the terror attack on a police bus in Jammu and Kashmir, the officials said. At the Army's 92 Base hospital, constable Rameez Ahmad of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police’s 9th Battalion succumbed to injuries, added officials. Also Read: Terrorists open fire on police vehicle in Srinagar; 2 security personnel killed Meanwhile, in an encounter with security forces, a terrorist was also killed in Poonch district on Tuesday, as per authorities. On receiving intelligence inputs, the army and the Jammu and Kashmir police launched an operation in Behramgala area of Poonch, said a defence spokesperson. During the operation, the terrorists opened fire at the security personnel in an attempt to flee in the early hours of Tuesday, spokesperson added. As troops retaliated, one terrorist was killed in the encounter, the spokesperson further said. Also Read: 'You are the living gods': Indian Army thanks first responders at CDS chopper crash site From the site, an AK-47 rifle, four magazines and pouches were seized. The attack on the police bus, was carried out by little known outfit, Kashmir Tigers, which is believed to be the front of Jaish-e-Mohammad, at Zewan on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday. In the attack, assistant sub inspector Ghulam Hassan and constable Shafeeq Ali were killed. Around 12 others, including Rameez, had got hurt. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K attack’s death toll reaches 3; one terrorist killed in Poonch encounter

A terrorist, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Budgam district on Monday has been identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie affiliated with proscribed terror outfit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/3-hizb-ul-mujahideen-terrorist-killed-in-encounter-in-jammu-and-kashmir-273812">Hizbul Mujahideen</a>.

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According to Kashmir Zone Police, Ganie was a resident of Dalvan Budgam and had been involved in several terror crimes and civilian atrocities.

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"Budgam encounter update: Killed terrorist identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie of Dalvan Budgam. As per police records affiliated with proscribed terror outfit HM. Involved in several terror crimes &amp; civilian atrocities," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-decorated-police-officer-caught-with-three-terrorists-in-kulgam-273765">Kashmir</a> Zone Police tweeted. 
 
Police said that arms and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorist who was gunned down by a team of security forces and police. 
 
Earlier on Sunday, three terrorists of Hizbul Mujahideen had been killed in an encounter that had broken out between police and security forces in the Tral region of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nia-to-take-over-jk-police-officers-arrest-case-as-investigation-reveals-new-findings-274013">Pulwama</a> district.

A terrorist, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Budgam district on Monday has been identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen.

A terrorist, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Budgam district on Monday has been identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. #Budgam encounter update: The one terrorist, who was killed, has been identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie of Dalvan Budgam. As per police records, he is affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and is involved in several terror crimes & civilian atrocities. https://t.co/HIr9I6l23U — ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2020 × According to Kashmir Zone Police, Ganie was a resident of Dalvan Budgam and had been involved in several terror crimes and civilian atrocities. Also Read: J&K: 1 terrorist killed in encounter with security forces "Budgam encounter update: Killed terrorist identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie of Dalvan Budgam. As per police records affiliated with proscribed terror outfit HM. Involved in several terror crimes & civilian atrocities," Kashmir Zone Police tweeted. Police said that arms and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorist who was gunned down by a team of security forces and police. Earlier on Sunday, three terrorists of Hizbul Mujahideen had been killed in an encounter that had broken out between police and security forces in the Tral region of Pulwama district.

J&K: Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist killed during encounter with security forces

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, news agency PTI reported quoting an Army official.

The encounter took place at Watergam town in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday.&nbsp;

Some weapons and war-like stores were recovered from the site of the operation, the official said.

The operation was over but the militant was yet to be identified, he said, adding that further details were awaited.&nbsp;

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, news agency PTI reported quoting an Army official. The encounter took place at Watergam town in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday.

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, news agency PTI reported quoting an Army official. The encounter took place at Watergam town in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday. Some weapons and war-like stores were recovered from the site of the operation, the official said. The operation was over but the militant was yet to be identified, he said, adding that further details were awaited.

Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

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