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1 jawan killed, 3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir's Pulwama

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Three terrorists, a civilian and a soldier were killed Thursday in an encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, army said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Delipora village of Pulwama following information about presence of terrorists there, a police official said. He said the hiding ultras opened firing on the search party, who retaliated, triggering off a gun battle. An army official said three militants were killed in the gun battle while one jawan also lost his life in the operation, which was going on till last reports came in. The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists was being ascertained. A police officer said two brothers were also injured during the exchange of firing between the two sides. One of them -- identified as Rayees Ahmad -- succumbed while his brother Mohammad Younus was taken to a hospital, the officer said. Meanwhile, authorities have snapped internet services in the district as a precautiona...

2 terrorists killed in J&K's Anantnag, gun battle underway in Kupwara

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In recent months, the state has witnessed a huge spurt in terror activities Current Affairs News : Two terrorists were gunned down by security forces on Wednesday in an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. An anti-militancy operation was launched in the district today morning, following an information about the presence of terrorist hiding in the area. The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists was not immediately known. Meanwhile, a gun battle is underway between the forces and terrorists in Kupwara region. In recent months, the state has witnessed a huge spurt in terror activities. On July 24, an army man was killed and two others sustained bullet injuries after terrorists attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party at Srinagar's Batmaloo area. Read More Article Source >> BS