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  Jaish commander Saifullah among 3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kishtwar

  Jammu and Kashmir | February 22, 2026 23:41 IST

  Security forces launched the search operation after they received information about the presence of three Pakistani terrorists affiliated with the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad.

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  Fresh encounter breaks out between security forces and holed up terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 22, 2026 11:44 IST

  A group of two to three terrorists, allegedly affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad, are believed to be trapped in the area.

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  JK weather: IMD warns of rains, cloudbursts in several districts; authorities issue advisories

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 24, 2025 10:25 IST

  Residents have been urged to stay alert and put their own safety and that of their community first. They have also been asked to avoid non-essential travel, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to flooding. District emergency operation centres have been set up at DC offices.

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  Kishtwar floods: Japan PM Ishiba express anguish over loss of lives; CM Abdullah announces ex-gratia

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 16, 2025 14:49 IST

  National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), civil administration and local volunteers have been actively involved in rescue operations in flood-hit Kishtwar.

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  Kishtwar Cloudburst: Omar Abdullah Shares Updates, Informs Around 60 Bodies Were Found

  News | August 16, 2025 12:35 IST

  Omar Abdullah shared updates on the Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy, confirming around 60 bodies recovered. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities assess missing persons and investigate preventive measures after the disaster.

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  Kishtwar cloudburst: 46 dead after massive flash floods hits J-K's Chositi | What we know so far

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 14, 2025 22:47 IST

  Kishtwar cloudburst: Chositi, located about 90 kilometres from Kishtwar town, was among the worst-hit areas in the cloudburst disaster. A community kitchen crowded with devotees took the direct impact, as flash floods triggered by the cloudburst swept away multiple structures.

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  Cloudburst in J-K's Kishtwar: Helpline numbers issued, rescue operations underway

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 14, 2025 16:13 IST

  Five officials have been put on duty for the control room. At least 15 people have been killed and the toll could go higher, officials said. Chositi is at an altitude of 9,500 ft and about 90 km from Kishtwar.

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  Massive cloudburst hits J-K's Kishtwar on Machail Mata Yatra route, death count rises to 30

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 14, 2025 17:44 IST

  Union Minister Jitendra Singh said he spoke to Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma on the matter.

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  Operation Chhatru: Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

  Jammu and Kashmir | July 02, 2025 22:06 IST

  Security officials have confirmed that the operation remains active, with additional forces rushed to the area to tighten the cordon and prevent any possible escape by the terrorists. Measures are also being taken to safeguard civilians in the vicinity.

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  J-K: Authorities enforce prohibition on sale, stitching and storage of army uniforms in Kishtwar

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 27, 2025 14:52 IST

  The district magistrate outlined a set of regulations for authorised private firms and shops that procure, store, and sell combat clothes.

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  Operation Chatru: Three terrorists killed in ongoing Kishtwar encounter

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 12, 2025 9:18 IST

  Three terrorists have been killed in an ongoing anti-terror operation in Kishtwar's Chatru region. The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police continued search operations.

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  J-K: Forces launch major op at two dozen locations in connection to terrorist attacks last year

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 28, 2025 17:25 IST

  As per the data, 18 security personnel were killed last year while 13 terrorists were neutralised in multiple encounters. Moreover, 14 civilians were also killed by the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. The officials have said that the search operation will be intensified in the coming months.

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  Jammu and Kashmir Police releases pictures of four active terrorists in Kishtwar, announces reward

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 18, 2025 21:04 IST

  The Jammu and Kashmir Police has said that four terrorists have been identified in Kishtwar who are active in the region. The police have sought public help in finding the terrorists and have announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh on each of them.

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  Army's JCO killed, three security personnel injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 10, 2024 18:06 IST

  Kishtwar Encounter: The operation in the forests of Kuntwara and Keshwan was going on since Thursday evening following the killing of two village defence guards.

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  Two Village Defence Guards killed by terrorists in Kishtwar, 'Kashmir Tigers' takes responsibility

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 07, 2024 23:54 IST

  According to the locals, both victims went to the forest areas to graze their cattle but did not return till evening on Thursday. The claim made by 'Kashmir Tigers' dashed the hope for their return.

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  JK elections: Shagun Parihar, whose father was killed by terrorists, becomes BJP's lone woman MLA

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 09, 2024 15:01 IST

  Shagun Parihar, the BJP's lone woman candidate in the Jammu and Kashmir elections, wins the Kishtwar seat, defeating veteran leader Sajad Ahmad Kichloo. Her victory comes five years after losing her father and uncle to terrorism, marking a momentous win for the party.

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  J-K Election Result 2024: BJP's Shagun Parihar defeats JKNC's Sajjad Kichloo in Kishtwar

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 08, 2024 15:07 IST

  Notably, the 2024 Assembly elections will mark the first local elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. The counting of votes started today on October 8 (Tuesday).

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  J&K: Fresh encounter breaks out between forces and terrorists in Kishtwar, search ops launched

  News | September 22, 2024 18:54 IST

  According to officials, another encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. Watch to know more!

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Kishtwar's Chatroo

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 21, 2024 21:34 IST

  An encounter has broken out between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar's Chatroo area, Jammu and Kashmir. Two to three terrorists are reportedly trapped as security forces launch an intense operation to neutralize them.

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  Kishtwar Assembly Election 2024: BJP fields terror victim in triangular fight with NC, PDP

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 18, 2024 10:18 IST

  Hot seats in Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: There are 90 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. One among them is Kishtwar where BJP, NC and PDP are locked in a triangular fight.