An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Chak Tapper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla in J&K on Sept 14. The vulnerable areas have been cordoned off and a massive manhunt has been initiated across the district. Earlier on Sept 13, two army soldiers were killed in a gunfigh
Jammu-Kashmir encounter: At least 2-3 more terrorists are trapped in the Chak Tapper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla.
Given the rise in attacks, the state government has announced the closure of all schools on September 7. In protest of rising attacks, thousands of people formed human chains in multiple cities.
Earlier on August 10, two Indian Army soldiers were killed in action while another jawan sustained bullet injuries in an encounter with terrorists at a forest in the Ahlan area of Kokernag in South Kashmir's Anantnag district.
The encounter is underway in the Basantgarh area where three to four terrorists are said to be trapped.
The security forces have launched an anti-terrorism operation in the Lolab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
The local police team took possession of the grenade and registered a case for further investigation. The swift actions of the children and the security personnel played a crucial role in preventing what could have been a major tragedy.
During his interaction with the soldiers, a discussion was held about using modern weapons and technology and also about giving a free hand to the forces.
The officials said that the encounter started near LoC in the Keran sector of the north Kashmir district. The exchange of firing is going on and further details are awaited.
Rising encounters between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir have become a significant concern in recent months. The region, long marred by insurgency and conflict, has seen an uptick in violent confrontations.
The security forces launched the search operation after they received an intel of suspected movement in the area. Early in the morning, four security forces personnel succumbed to their injuries after a search and cordon operation was launched on Monday which eventually turned into an encounter.
The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Desa forest belt.
A day after an ambush attack on the Indian Army convoy in Kathua, an encounter broke out between the terrorists and the security forces in Doda. Cordon and search operation underway.
The Naxalite killed in the encounter was carrying a reward of Rs 14 lakh on his head. A resident of Chhattisgarh's Sukma, he was an expert in making improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
An encounter between government forces and terrorists broke out in the Sinoo area of Gandoh in Doda district. Reports indicate that 3–4 terrorists are trapped as the forces engage them. Security forces continue their operation, with the situation being closely monitored.
The gunfight continued for about an hour, however, no casualties were reported. This latest incident strife comes weeks after violence in Jiribam which displaced over 200 people to relief camps and hundreds of others took refuge in the nearby Cachar district of Assam.
The gunfight broke out after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Aragam area of the district on Sunday night following information about the presence of terrorists there.
Some of the hostage-takers were convicted of terrorism charges and were allegedly linked to ISIS, which took responsibility for the Moscow concert hall attack that killed 145 people in March. They wanted to negotiate their free passage out of the prison, but were eliminated by the Russian forces.
Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a number of terrorist attacks recently. In the latest intel received by the security forces, the terrorists are planning fidayeen attacks on security forces.
Out of total nine Naxalites arrested in the joint operations, eight were arrested from different locations under Usoor police station area while one was arrested under Naimed police station limits.
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