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One terrorist killed, a soldier injured in encounter in J&K’s Kupwara

Srinagar police said it noticed suspicious movements Tuesday. When vigilante groups challenged the suspects, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, leading to a gunbattle.

‘Proud that my son did something for nation’s security,’ says braveheart Captain Brijesh Thapa’s father

The encounter broke out in Desa Forest Monday evening. The soldiers killed were identified as Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra and Sepoy Ajay.

Four Indian Army soldiers, including officer, killed in an encounter with terrorists in J&K’s Doda

According to officials, a joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir police Monday evening following an exchange of fire with terrorists in Dessa area of Doda.

One terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda

The gunfight started in Bajaad village in Gandoh area around 9.50am Wednesday amid intensified search and cordon operation by the police along with the Army and CRPF.

‘8 Naxalites, 1 jawan’ killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur

2 more security personnel injured. Encounter in forests of Abujhmad has been underway for past two days, say officials.

CRPF jawan killed, 6 security men injured in 2 encounters with terrorists in J-K

Jawan Kabir Dass was critically injured in the shootout around 3 am in Kathua's Saida Sukhal village. He died during treatment.

6 Naxalites killed in Chhattisgarh encounter carried total bounty of Rs 38 lakh, say cops

Encounter took place near Gobel and Thulthuli villages Friday. While police earlier said seven Naxalites were killed, they later revised the toll to six.

Wanted Bihar gangster Nilesh Rai killed in an encounter with UP Special Task Force

Nilesh Rai, who hailed from Begusarai district in Bihar, had 16 cases registered against him including those of murder, loot, and extortion. There was a Rs 2.25 lakh bounty on him.

Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in J&K’s Kulgam

The encounter broke out during the search operation for the gunmen behind the ambush attack on an Indian Air Force convoy in the Poonch sector.

7 Naxalites killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar in 2nd major strike in 15 days

With this strike, 88 Naxalites have been killed so far this year in separate encounters with security forces in Bastar.

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