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  Balloon with Pakistan International Airlines logo recovered in border village of Kathua in J-K

  Jammu and Kashmir | February 11, 2026 15:56 IST

  It should be noted that balloons released into the air from the Pakistani side across the international border have periodically been found in Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts close to the border.

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  JK: Pakistan-linked Jaish terrorist killed in gunfight with security forces in Kathua

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  Officials confirmed that the slain militant was identified as Usman, a commander of Jaish‑e‑Mohammed. They also reported the recovery of a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition from his possession, including an M4 automatic rifle.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway in Kathua district, search on for Jaish terrorists

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 13, 2026 15:55 IST

  The security forces were fired upon by some terrorists in Kathua, following which the gun battle broke out.

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  Encounter underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, 3 terrorists surrounded

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 07, 2026 19:28 IST

  Kathua encounter: According to Jammu IGP Bhim Sen Tuti, security forces have surrounded three terrorists in the Kamadh Nullah area of Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Seven dead, many injured as cloudburst, landslide hit Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 17, 2025 23:44 IST

  The officials said the cloudburst hit Jod Ghati in Rajbagh area of the district during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, snapping access to the village and causing some damage to land and property.

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  Kathua encounters 'exposed' route used by terrorists to infiltrate into India: Police

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 16, 2025 16:14 IST

  Kathua encounter: Kathua district witnessed four encounters between a group of recently infiltrated terrorists and security forces in the past one month.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah visits Kathua border, lauds BSF troops and reviews security measures

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 07, 2025 19:40 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Kathua border, praised BSF troops, paid tribute to martyr Vinay Prasad, and reviewed security and development efforts in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Fresh encounter breaks out in Kathua, three terrorists trapped

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 01, 2025 6:33 IST

  The security forces established a night cordon to prevent the escape of the three terrorists trapped in the forest. The search operation has been intensified with the aid of aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs to locate the trapped terrorists.

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  J&K Encounter: 3 Cops Martyred, 2 Terrorists Killed As Security Forces Continue Operation In Kathua

  News | March 28, 2025 13:17 IST

  At least three Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) jawans were killed in action as security forces engaged in a fierce gun battle with a group of infiltrating terrorists in the forested Ghati Juthana area of Kathua district.

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  Kathua encounter: 3 policemen dead, 2 terrorists killed and 4 security personnel injured in J-K

  India | March 27, 2025 23:24 IST

  Three Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel (JKP) were killed in action in an encounter with terrorists in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces neutralised two terrorists, while five security personnel, including an SDPO, sustained injuries.

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  Fresh encounter breaks out with terrorists in J-K's Kathua, police personnel injured

  Jammu and Kashmir | March 27, 2025 12:24 IST

  Kathua encounter: The gunfight erupted this morning when the security forces spotted the terrorists near Jakhole village in Ghati Juthana area of Rajbagh, some 30 km from the scene of Sunday's encounter in Hiranagar sector.

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  Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway in J-K's Hiranagar, 7-year-old injured

  India | March 23, 2025 22:35 IST

  Security forces launched a joint operation in Kathua district's Hiranagar sector following reports of terrorist movement. A gunfight is underway. Locals had first spotted armed men in fields. Forces have cordoned off the area. No official confirmation yet on casualties or identities.

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  Kathua killings: LG orders probe, BJP says will not allow terrorism to raise its head in Jammu

  Jammu and Kashmir | March 09, 2025 20:19 IST

  The three bodies were recovered on Saturday after they had gone missing on March 5 while they were heading for a marriage function.

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  Union Minister Jitendra Singh on killing of three youths by terrorists in J-K's Kathua

  Jammu and Kashmir | March 09, 2025 11:14 IST

  The bodies of a teenager and his two relatives were recovered from near a waterfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Saturday.

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  J-K: Army troops exchange fire with terrorists in Kathua, search operation underway

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 25, 2025 17:41 IST

  The search operation was launched after a temporary Army camp in Batod panchayat detected the movement of suspected terrorists at around 1:20 am and opened fire.

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  Security forces arrest 10 people in major crackdown on terror networks in J-K’s Kathua

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 27, 2024 23:16 IST

  During the meticulously planned search operation, the joint teams of CRPF and police also recovered a number of electronic devices. The development comes days after three Jaish terrorists were neutralized in different operation in Kathua district.

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  Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter underway in Kathua; cop killed, 2 officers injured

  News | September 29, 2024 18:16 IST

  An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Mandli in Kathua district of Jammu division. 1 police personnel HC Bashir Ahmed was killed while one ASI and Dy SP sustained bullet injuries in a gunbattle with terrorists. Watch to know more!

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  Jammu and Kashmir: One terrorist killed in Kathua encounter, search for others underway

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 29, 2024 18:40 IST

  The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua entered its second day on Sunday. The encounter started in Kathua's Mandli on September 28 after police received information regarding the presence of terrorists and the contact was established subsequently.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter continues in Kathua's Mandli day after policeman killed

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 29, 2024 11:38 IST

  The contact was established between the security forces and the terrorists at around 5:30 PM during a search operation initiated after a tip-off. A head constable of the J-K Police fell in the line of duty during the encounter while two other officials were injured.

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  J&K: Three BSF soldiers dead, 32 injured in bus accident, rescue operations underway

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 20, 2024 20:53 IST

  A tragic bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir involving a Border Security Force (BSF) bus has left three soldiers feared dead and 26 injured. The incident occurred as the bus was transporting personnel for the upcoming assembly elections.