KULGAM FIRING INCIDENT
Kulgam gunman asked personal details, then killed 2 labourers
An attacker spoke with two non-local labourers for ten minutes before fatally shooting them. Investigators are examining similarities to a previous attack in Anantnag district. The gunman wore civilian clothes and carried weapons in a gunny bag. Authorities have launched search operations and are questioning local residents. The Chief Minister announced ex-gratia relief for the deceased labourers' families.
J-K: Second non-local worker injured in Kulgam attack succumbs to injuries
Kulgam shooting: According to officials, the victim had been undergoing treatment at a local hospital after terrorists opened fire on non-local labourers yesterday. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he passed away early this morning.
1 non-local labourer killed, another injured in terror attack in J&K's Kulgam
Terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Kulgam, killing one labourer. Another labourer sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment for his wounds. The deceased labourer has been identified as Deepak Ratray, aged twenty-four. The injured labourer, Bopinder, also from Chhattisgarh, is undergoing specialized care. This incident follows recent attacks on security personnel and non-local workers.
Anantnag Police offers Rs 20 lakh for intel, leads on Pahalgam terrorists
Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 and injured 20, Anantnag Police has announced a ₹20 lakh reward for information leading to the terrorists' capture. Prime Minister Modi convened a high-level CCS meeting with key ministers to address the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and strategize countermeasures. The government intensifies efforts to respond to the attack.
Former territorial armyman shot dead in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam
Unidentified gunmen killed a former territorial armyman, Manzoor Ahmad Wagay, and injured his wife and minor niece in Kulgam, southern Kashmir. The attack occurred near a masjid. Wagay was declared dead on arrival at a medical facility, while his wife and niece are stable. Police and Army are investigating the motive behind the targeted attack.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Kulgam
The search operation turned into an encounter as the terrorists opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.
J&K police inspector shot at by militants in Srinagar; Critical
Police and Central Reserve Police Force officials immediately cordoned the area and launched a search operation to nab the accused. According to eyewitnesses, the assailants came into the cricket ground where hundreds of locals play cricket every Sunday and the inspector was present there as well.
J-K: Jawan injured in Shopian blast succumbs to injuries
According to an official statement issued by Defence PRO, the martyred soldier Naik Praveen belonged to Tehri Garhwal of Uttarakhand and is known to be survived by his wife and a six-year-old son, and his mortal remains were taken to his native village after a wreath-laying ceremony held in J-K's Udhampur today.
Hizbul Mujahideen militant killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag
In the ensuing encounter, the terrorist identified as Shahzad Ahmad Seh, a resident of Sehpora in Kulgam, was killed and his body was retrieved from the site of the shootout, the spokesman said.
Two more non-local labourers shot dead by terrorists in J&K
This is the third attack on non-local labourers in less than 24 hours. A street vendor from Bihar and a carpenter from Uttar Pradesh were shot dead by the ultras on Saturday evening.
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants killed in encounter in Anantnag
According to the police, arms and ammunition have been recovered from them. The two killed were local militants. They have been identified as Naveed Bhat alias Furqan, resident of Qaimoh and Aaqib Yaseen Bhat, also a resident of Qaimoh. The security forces had a specific input about the presence of the militants that triggered the encounter.
Five Bengal laborers killed in Kashmir were heading home today
The five laborers killed in Katrasoo village of Kulgam on Tuesday night, were part of a group of nine relatives and friends from Murshidabad in West Bengal, who have been working as laborers in Kulgam for over a decade.
Encounter breaks out between militants and security forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Kulgam
Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Turigam area of Kulgam district following information about presence of some militants there, a police official said.
Former Jammu and Kashmir police officer shot dead by militants in Kulgam
Bashir Ahmad Dar, retired superintendent of police, was shot dead late last night near his residence in Ashmuji, 70 kms from here, a police official said.
J&K: Militants fire at MLA Tarigami's house in Kulgam dist
In another incident of violence reported from the valley, the ancestral house of Kulgam MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigiami was attacked by the militants.
Two police personnel killed in militant attack in Kashmir
The slain cops have been identified as Tanveer Ahmad and Jalaluddin Ahmad.
Militants attack security forces' picket in Kulgam, no one hurt
"Militants opened fire on a joint picket of Police and CRPF at Behibagh in Yaripora area of Kulgam district at around 5.00 pm," a police official said.
190 killed in J&K due to militancy and ceasefire violations
About 800 persons were also arrested, while four magisterial inquiries have been ordered into the incidents of militancy, CM Mehbooba Mufti said.
Kulgam and Shopian encounters: Major, Jawan and 2 militants killed
A cordon and search operation was launched by Army in Zaipora area of Shopian during the night following intelligence inputs about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
Bank robbery foiled in Anantnag, one terrorist held
The incident took place at TP branch of the J&K Bank in Lal Chowk area. The arrested militant has been identified as Munieb Ahmad Malla, a resident of Kulgam.
2 school buildings designated as polling stations torched in Jammu and Kashmir
A government school building was set on fire by miscreants in Paddarpora area of Shopian district late last night, a police official said.
Security personnel of local BJP leader opens fire, no casualty reported
The police personnel deployed at the residence of Mushtaq Ahmad Malik, saw some suspicious movement around midnight and thereby opened fire.
Kashmir encounter: 2 militants killed, top LeT commander flees
According to intelligence inputs, LeT's Kashmir chief Abu Dujana was among those who managed to escape from the encounter site, a police official said.
Syed Ali Shah Geelani condemns militant attack on telecom outlet
Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani today condemned the attack on a telecom outlet in Sopore town of Kashmir in which one person was killed and two others injured, terming it as a terrorist act.
Curfew lifted from South Kashmir towns, except Shopian
Curfew was today lifted from parts of Kulgam and Pulwama districts, while it remained in force in Shopian township for third consecutive day.
Curfew lifted in Kashmir Valley
Authorities lifted curfew from all parts of the Valley this morning in view of the improvement in the law and order situation since yesterday.
Encounter between troops and militants in Kashmir's Pulwama district enters second day
The gunbattle broke out in Rajpora, yesterday afternoon when a foot patrol of 44 Rashtriya Rifles came under fire from the militants.
Curfew relaxed in six districts of the Kashmir valley
Authorities on Thursday relaxed curfew for varying periods in six violence-hit districts of the Kashmir valley to allow people to buy necessary household items, official sources said.
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