Join us

Searched Tag: encounter

Srinagar’s Khanyar under siege as forces engage militants

November 2, 2024, 10:21 AM - 2 min read

An encounter between security forces and militants is underway in Khanyar, Srinagar, following increased terror attacks across Kashmir. Today’s gunfight, in the densely populated downtown, highlights rising concerns over militant infiltration in inner city areas.

A total of 29 Naxals were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh on April 16.

12 naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

May 10, 2024, 06:45 PM - 2 min read

The gunfight took place in a forest near Pidia village under Gangaloor police station limits when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation, a senior police official informed.

Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in J&K

May 7, 2024, 11:04 AM - 2 min read

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kulgam’s Redwani area Monday late night following information about the presence of terrorists in the area.

Following the initial exchange of fire, the terrorists, whose number was not immediately known, escaped deep into the forest and were being pursued by security personnel, according to police.

Village Defence Guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J&K

April 28, 2024, 02:40 PM - 2 min read

Officials said the Army made two helicopter sorties to drop para-commandos deep inside the dense forest to eliminate the terrorists.

Security personnel carrying dead bodies of slain Naxalites.

Silence hangs after 29 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh

April 17, 2024, 08:26 PM - 2 min read

In the nearby villages, local tribals, most of them women, could be seen outside, but they were reluctant to speak about what they saw or heard during the encounter on Tuesday.

The gunbattle ensued during cordon and search operations in the Arshipora region of Pulwama district after security forces were tipped off about the presence of militants in the area.

Suspected terrorist killed in J&K's Pulwama encounter

April 11, 2024, 12:53 PM - 2 min read

According to senior police officials, 'the terrorists opened fire on the search party that zeroed in on the location where the terrorists were believed to be hiding.'