Kupwara Encounter

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Based on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Baba Gund area of Kralgund in Handwara, a cordon and search operation was launched on Friday jointly by police and security forces in the area, the police said. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Kupwara encounter: Firing stops, search operation underway; one civilian killed

On Friday, two policemen and two CRPF jawans, succumbed to their injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Kupwara district.

02 Mar 2019 12:42 PM

Intermediate firing is underway in the area and more forces have been rushed to the spot. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

J&K encounter: 1 jawan killed, another injured in Kupwara

Security forces began search operation in Kupwara's Badi Behak and Sangal areas, in an exchange of fire between the forces and terrorists.

11 Jul 2018 6:27 PM

Sources said that the security forces were trying to 'neutralise' a sixth militant but the operation may be extended even after he too is killed in the belief that more militants may be hiding in the area. (Photo: File/Representational)

4 security personnel, 5 militants killed J&K's Kupwara encounter

Two SOG men including Sub-Inspector Harvinder Singh, an Army jawan and a CRPF jawan were injured, the officials said.

21 Mar 2018 7:43 PM

A search operation is in process to find the remaining terrorists. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

J&K: 1 soldier, terrorist killed, 2 jawans injured in Kupwara encounter

In another encounter in Kupwara, one terrorist was gunned down and search operation is still on.

22 Nov 2017 6:15 PM

Armed forces personnel approach the site of encounter. (Photo: File/ANI)

J&K: Security forces foil Pakistan BAT's infiltration bid

The Army has killed five militants during a cordon-and-search operation in Uri sector launched on Sunday.

26 Sep 2017 5:17 PM

J&K: 2 LeT terrorists killed in another clash in Kupwara

As the security forces were conducting the search operation, militants fired upon them, the official said.

14 May 2017 4:41 PM

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister also criticised the Centre for banning the Internet and other social media in the valley. (Photo: File)

Noise over Kupwara attack aimed to increase hatred towards Muslims: Farooq Abdullah

Three armed soldiers, including a captain, were killed on Thursday during an ecounter with terrorists in Panzgam of Kupwara district.

29 Apr 2017 8:00 PM

Mortal remains of Captain Ayush Yadav, who lost his life in Kupwara Attack, brought to his residence. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

UP: Family, strangers give Kupwara hero Captain Ayush a fitting farewell

Twenty-four-year-old Captain Yadav was unmarried and the only son of his parents.

29 Apr 2017 1:59 PM

Homage was paid to Captain Yadav, Subedar Bhoop Singh Gurjar and Naik Botta Venkata Ramana in a solemn ceremony. (Phtoto: DC)

Army pays homage to 'valour, sacrifice' of Captain Yadav, 2 soldiers

The soldiers were killed in a pre-dawn militant ‘fidayeen’ attack at the artillery headquarters of the 155 Field Regiment at Panzgam

28 Apr 2017 4:29 PM

In the attack, Captain Ayush Yadav and two soldiers were killed while five other soldiers were injured. (Photo: Representational/ PTI)

Brave jawan kills 2 terrorists even after being hit by bullet in head

Kumar, who was on sentry duty, was hit by a bullet in the head but escaped death because of his protective gear.

28 Apr 2017 10:55 AM

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