Awantipora

Terrorist gunned down by security forces in J&K’s Tral, encounter underway

The security forces on Wednesday killed one unidentified terrorist in Tral Awantipora area in Jammu and Kashmir. According to initial reports, the encounter started at Maghama area of Tral Awantipora after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area.

Sep 24, 2020, 09:16 AM IST

Police recovers snatched weapon in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora within 30 hours, one held

The two suspected people were identified through video footage and the role of a third person, if any, is being ascertained.

Sep 20, 2020, 21:28 PM IST

2 terror associates arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama; incriminating material of Hizbul Mujahideen, Al-Badr outfits seized

Police recovered incriminating material of proscribed terror outfits Hizbul Mujahdeen and Al-Badr from the possession of arrested terror associates.

Sep 19, 2020, 15:47 PM IST

8 terrorists killed in separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora, Munand; search operation underway

Security forces on Friday (June 19) killed at least three terrorists during two separate encounters in Awantipora in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 19, 2020, 10:36 AM IST

4 Jaish-e-Mohammad associates arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora

The security forces on Tuesday (May 12) arrested four terrorist associates linked to proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad. 

May 12, 2020, 19:59 PM IST

Police officer suffers head injury in clashes with miscreants protesting killing of Riyaz Naikoo

Police used batons and tear smoke shells to chase away the protesters, the officials said, adding there were no reports of any injuries among the protesters so far.

May 08, 2020, 20:06 PM IST

Top terrorist trapped by security forces in J&K’s Awantipora

The security forces on Wednesday trapped a most wanted terrorist after an overnight operation in his native Beighpora village in Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district. The dreaded terrorist has been identified as Riyaz Naikoo - a top Hizbul Mujahideen commander.

May 06, 2020, 12:00 PM IST

Brief encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora, search operation underway

A brief exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists in Sharsali area of Khrew Panpore in Southern part of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

May 06, 2020, 06:17 AM IST

Gunbattle underway in J&K's Awantipora, top Jaish commander trapped

The forces were conducting searches in Awantipora town in the wee hours today when they were fired upon by terrorists, triggering an encounter. 

Jan 25, 2020, 10:04 AM IST

Awantipora encounter: Indian Army jawan, SPO of J&K Police martyred; terrorist killed

At least 2-3 terrorists were feared to be trapped in the area. 

Jan 21, 2020, 13:56 PM IST

Hizbul terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Awantipora

A search operation has been launched by the police to look for the presence of any other terrorist in the area. 

Jan 07, 2020, 11:09 AM IST

Terrorist linked with Jaish-e-Mohammad arrested by Jammu and Kashmir's Police

As per police records, Sheikh was associated with active terrorists of JeM. A case has been registered against him. 

Dec 22, 2019, 20:56 PM IST

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora

Security forces said that LeT terrorist Lone was also involved in threatening and beating shopkeepers and fruit growers after the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 08, 2019, 17:38 PM IST

Terrorist killed in gunbattle in Jammu and Kashmir's Avantipora; huge cache of arms, ammunition seized

Police have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the spot.

Oct 08, 2019, 08:54 AM IST

5W1H: 2 terrorists killed by security forces in J&K's Awantipora

2 terrorists killed by security forces during encounter in J&K's Awantipora.

Jun 14, 2019, 17:04 PM IST

Civilian shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora

The deceased was identified as Manzoor Ahmad Lone. He was a resident of Dogripora.

Mar 15, 2019, 07:07 AM IST

In less than 100 hours of Pulwama attack, top JeM leadership in Kashmir eliminated: Army

The Army said that since the Pulwama attack, the forces had been tracking the JeM leaders in Jammu in Kashmir who were operating with the active support of the ISI and Pakistani Army.

Feb 19, 2019, 10:50 AM IST

Fearing Indian retaliation, JeM moves hideouts to populated areas: Sources

Top Jaish-e-Mohammed operative Abdul Rashid Ghazi alias Kamran, who is said to be the mastermind of the Pulwama suicide bombing, is believed to have been killed in Monday's encounter. 

Feb 18, 2019, 15:03 PM IST

Kamal Haasan wants plebiscite in J&K: Full statement

Kamal Haasan finds himself in a midst of a raging controversy courtesy his remarks.

Feb 18, 2019, 14:47 PM IST