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Topic: encounter killings

‘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...

‘Raise your hands or wave white flag to avoid encounter’: Assam CM Himanta’s advice to criminals

Speaking in the assembly, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said encounters are not premeditated. He later tweeted that the onus of ‘not facing an encounter is on criminals, not police’.

‘Why shoot?’ — question for Ghaziabad cops after 3 Muslim men are wounded in ‘cow smuggling’ case

Police in UP's Ghaziabad have justified opening fire on 3 men accused of cattle smuggling Thursday, saying the latter had fired the first shots while trying to escape, and injured a constable.

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Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.