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118 militants, 11 of them Pakistanis, killed in 6 months, 48% dip in recruitment: J&K Police

Azaan Javaid -
Of the 118 slain militants, 57 belonged to Hizbul Mujahideen, 24 to Lashkar-e-Taiba and 22 to Jaish-e-Mohammad, IGP, Kashmir, Viijay Kumar said.

8 militants killed in separate encounters with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir

PTI -
The encounters began at Pulwama and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday, bringing the total militants killed in the valley this year to 100 so far.

J&K seeing last phase of militancy, security situation will soon change, says Union minister

Neelam Pandey -
In a Facebook Live session, Union minister Jitendra Singh says J&K leaders in custody were not under 'house arrest', rather they were 'house guests'.

J&K cop says CRPF shot nephew ‘point blank’ in Budgam, police lying too

Azaan Javaid -
CRPF and Jammu & Kashmir Police claim Mehrajuddin Shah was shot after he fled two security points, but his uncle, a police officer, has contested the claim.

Riyaz Naikoo — dreaded militant who ‘looted farmers and brought new ruthlessness to Hizbul’

Azaan Javaid -
Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo, 35, was killed Wednesday. His death triggered protests around the Valley, especially in south Kashmir.

2 terrorists killed in Handwara were ‘reception party’ for group of Pakistani infiltrators

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Authorities suspect that the attack that left three CRPF personnel dead on Monday was carried out by the group of infiltrators.

The real Wani: Army officer who gave Kashmiri children chocolates & guided against militancy

Sonal Chaturvedi -
In a new book, Sonal Chaturvedi traces the life of late Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, the first Kashmiri Ashok Chakra awardee.

Number of youths joining militancy in Kashmir has gone down since 5 August, says report

PTI -
Prepared by security agencies, the report claims five local youths have joined militancy since 5 August as compared to 14/month earlier.

J&K cops puzzled as scooter used by militants ‘disappears’ after their death in encounter

Azaan Javaid -
The encounter took place Wednesday as a two-wheeler reportedly carrying three suspected militants was intercepted at a check post near Srinagar.

2 militants, 1 CRPF jawan killed in encounter near Srinagar

PTI -
The gun battle began after the militants opened fire on security forces in Shalteng area outside Srinagar.
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