J&K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and militants in Bandipora
India | September 20, 2018 17:18 ISTThe search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at positions of the security forces, an official said.
The search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at positions of the security forces, an official said.
Panchayat house set on fire by militants in Jammu and Kashmir
The private truck, hired by the BSF, was part of a convoy carrying personnel to Kashmir reportedly for deployment in connection with the upcoming municipal and panchayat polls.
The grenade however, did not explode after it was hurled.
"Whatever initiatives India could take, we have taken,” said the home minister who is on a one-day visit to Jammu.
Exams in all universities, that were previously scheduled for Monday have been postponed.
Singh will also be visiting the forward areas near the International Border (IB) in Jammu.
The counting of votes will take place on the day of polling and the votes will be cast using ballot paper.
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The encounter which started late on Friday night in Chowgam area of Qazigund is still underway.
The bus was carrying over 30 passengers, he said, adding that the rescue operation was launched immediately after the accident.
Three terrorists were killed near the Line of control (LoC) in Keran sector in Kupwara district that borders Pakistan. Two Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) terrorists were shot dead in Sopore town and the three Pakistanis died in a 33-hour fighting in Reasi district.
Security forces used drones and choppers in the operation, which was launched Wednesday to track three JeM militants, aged between 18 and 22 years.
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Two militants are believed to be trapped inside a house.
The encounter began early on Thursday after reports of trapped militants in the area.
Panic gripped Jammu and its neighbouring areas after the three men escaped into a forest between Jhajar Kotli and Nagrota on the outskirts of the city.
"Municipal and Panchayat polls will be held as per schedule,” B.V.R. Subrahmanyam said.
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