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Thursday, January 15, 2026
TopicEncounter killings

Topic: encounter killings

2 terrorists killed in Kathua stopped at village for water, scuffle with locals alerted forces

Officers said the terrorists panicked and fired in air after villagers raised a hue and cry. A CRPF jawan died, while a villager was shot in the arm.

In aftermath of Bastar operation, an eerie silence, speculation & fear of reprisal from Maoists

‘We are dealing with threats from both sides,’ say villagers about security forces who suspect them of being Maoists, and Maoists who suspect them of being informers.

‘Not given arms for decoration’ — UP DGP Prashant Kumar on encounter killings in state

In an interview with ThePrint, Kumar says no particular community being targeted. He also credits increased foreign investment in UP to improved law & order situation. 

Indian justice system promotes encounters by making convictions impossible. Time to amend laws

Police encounters can be reduced if witnesses, judges, and prosecution counsel are protected from the vast network of loyal individuals obstructing the trial.

Hunt for ‘gangster out to kill CM Kalyan Singh’ to Encounter no. 1 — retd cop recalls how UP STF was born

The special task force of UP Police was set up in 1998, and on its 25th anniversary Thursday, shot dead 'gangster' Anil Dujana in the unit's 184th 'encounter'.

Five from Indian Army’s special forces killed in J&K’s Rajouri

The Para SF are elite commandos of the Indian Army and the 9 Para SF is a specialised unit which has numerous successful operations to its credit.

Notorious UP gangster Anil Dujana shot dead by special task force in Meerut

The encounter apparently took place in a Meerut village, where Dujana and his gang members were hiding, according to the police.

Be horrified by reaction to Atiq Ahmed killing. But stop calling Indians bloodthirsty fools

The public has lost faith in the ability of the legal system. It is convinced that because powerful criminals will never face justice, it is easier and quicker to bump them off.

‘Only way to wipe out mafia’: On Atiq turf Prayagraj, encounter killings find many fans. But not all sold

Atiq Ahmed was allegedly killed last week by 3 men posing as journalists. However, 4 others accused in Umesh Pal murder have been killed in alleged police encounters.

‘Encounter’ killings on the rise since Yogi became CM, says Urdu press on Asad Ahmed shooting

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh Police's killing of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's son Asad Ahmed in an 'encounter' made the front pages of the Urdu newspapers...

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India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.