scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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...

On Camera

Anand Gandhi is taking his biggest moonshot from Goa— vaanars, rakshasis, manushyas

Ship of Theseus director Anand Gandhi moved to Goa to synthesise big ideas and build an Indian sci-fi mythiverse with MAYA. ‘In a way, the job title in the East for this enterprise is the Buddha.’

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there’s a flip side

The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.

India and France to jointly manufacture HAMMER air-to-surface missile

Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.