Soon after the encounter, irate crowds took to the streets and clashed with the security forces.
26 Nov 2018 1:35 AM
The police identified the slain militants as Merajuddin Bungroo and Faid Mushtaq Waza, residents of Fatah Kadal and neighbouring Khanyar.
18 Oct 2018 12:56 AM
While the firefight was underway, intense clashes erupted between surging crowds and the security forces in the area, reports said.
25 Jun 2018 1:09 AM
The encounter began on Sunday afternoon when operations to clear a national highway ahead of the Amarnath Yatra were being carried out.
24 Jun 2018 4:30 PM
Their bodies were found by near a mosque at Raheem Dar Mohalla, Shahgund, the official said.
06 May 2018 4:25 AM
This is the first successful counter-insurgency operation in Pulwama area which is believed to have large presence of local terrorists.
22 Jun 2017 7:30 AM
It is believed that the militants wanted to take revenge for the Arwani encounter in which their top commander, Junaid Mattoo, was killed.
17 Jun 2017 2:50 PM
Two AK-47 rifles, two pistols, four AK magazines, two pistol magazines, two grenades were recovered.
15 May 2017 12:23 AM
The bullet-riddled body of 22-year-old Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz from Kashmir was found in Harmen area of Shopian on Wednesday morning.
11 May 2017 9:08 PM