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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2008
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January - 3 
Security forces recovered mobile telephones and SIM cards of BSNL and a Pakistan mobile service provider after an encounter with militants at village Narole in the Mendhar sub-division of Poonch district. The encounter between the two sides continued for an hour but the militants managed to escape.
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Security forces recovered mobile telephones and SIM cards of BSNL and a Pakistan mobile service provider after an encounter with militants at village Narole in the Mendhar sub-division of Poonch district. The encounter between the two sides continued for an hour but the militants managed to escape.
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January - 5 
Daily Excelsior reports that on January 5 two soldiers and two militants were killed following a night long encounter at Awantipora in Pulwama district. The encounter took place after a search party of security forces (SFs) was attacked by the militants. Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) perso
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Daily Excelsior reports that on January 5 two soldiers and two militants were killed following a night long encounter at Awantipora in Pulwama district. The encounter took place after a search party of security forces (SFs) was attacked by the militants. Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in the encounter.
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January - 14 
According to Tribune, personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Rashtriya Rifles, killed two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in separate encounters in the Doda district on January 14. According to Manahor Singh, Senior Superintended of Police, two unidentified LeT militants were ki
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According to Tribune, personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Rashtriya Rifles, killed two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in separate encounters in the Doda district on January 14. According to Manahor Singh, Senior Superintended of Police, two unidentified LeT militants were killed in Shonsh and Banshal areas, under the Doda police station. The police recovered two AK 47 assault rifles from their possession.
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January - 14 
Three militants, including two Pakistanis, are believed to have been killed in an encounter at Manzgam in the Kulgam district on January 14. The police, while confirming the death of two militants, said they were searching the area for more bodies. The slain militants were identified as Osman alias
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Three militants, including two Pakistanis, are believed to have been killed in an encounter at Manzgam in the Kulgam district on January 14. The police, while confirming the death of two militants, said they were searching the area for more bodies. The slain militants were identified as Osman alias Chacha of Pakistan and Parvaiz Ahmad Wani alias Saqib, a resident of Shopian district.
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January - 15 
Security forces also killed Abu Kital alias Abu Hamza, ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in an encounter in the Bandipora district, Tribune reported.
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Security forces also killed Abu Kital alias Abu Hamza, ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in an encounter in the Bandipora district, Tribune reported.
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January - 21 
All the three holed up militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed by the security forces (SFs) at the residence of two activists of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at Mandigam village in the Handwara area of Kupwara district in a 30-hour-long gun-battle. Sources told Daily Excelsi
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All the three holed up militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed by the security forces (SFs) at the residence of two activists of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at Mandigam village in the Handwara area of Kupwara district in a 30-hour-long gun-battle. Sources told Daily Excelsior that the encounter came to an end at 1130 hours on January 21. All three militants were killed when SFs destroyed their hideout at the twin houses of PDP activists, Ashiq Hussain Parray and Mushtaq Ahmed Mir. Officials said that Major Parmar and another soldier were wounded in the encounter. They said that three AK-56 rifles with 10 magazines, 15 rounds of AK ammunition and six hand grenades were recovered from the incident site. LeT spokesman Abdullah Ghaznavi identified the slain militants as Abdullah Gauri, Abu Issa and Abu Faidullah. He also claimed that nine soldiers, including a Major, were killed in the gun-battle.
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January - 21 
Sources in south Kashmir said that SFs have killed two more militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba in a gun-battle at Alyalpora village in Shopian district. They were identified as ‘battalion commander’ Tahir-ul-Islam and Mohammad Hanief Dar. Two AK-56 rifles and six hand grenades were recovered from thei
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Sources in south Kashmir said that SFs have killed two more militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba in a gun-battle at Alyalpora village in Shopian district. They were identified as ‘battalion commander’ Tahir-ul-Islam and Mohammad Hanief Dar. Two AK-56 rifles and six hand grenades were recovered from their possession.
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January - 23 
Two Army soldiers and a militant were killed and four soldiers, including a Major, were injured in an encounter near Two Army soldiers and a militant were killed and four soldiers, including a Major, were injured in an encounter near Munawar Tawi between Sunderbani and Akhnoor sector in the Rajouri
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Two Army soldiers and a militant were killed and four soldiers, including a Major, were injured in an encounter near Two Army soldiers and a militant were killed and four soldiers, including a Major, were injured in an encounter near Munawar Tawi between Sunderbani and Akhnoor sector in the Rajouri district on January 23-morning, Daily Excelsior reported.
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February - 10 
Hanief Khan, a ‘Divisional Commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was among the two militants killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) in the Noorpora village of Pulwama district on February 10-evening, according to Daily Excelsior. His accomplice has been identified as Javed Ahmad
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Hanief Khan, a ‘Divisional Commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was among the two militants killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) in the Noorpora village of Pulwama district on February 10-evening, according to Daily Excelsior. His accomplice has been identified as Javed Ahmad Malik alias Mussaub-ul-Islam. One AK-56 rifle, one rifle and four damaged mobile phones were recovered from the encounter site. Deputy Inspector General of Police (South Kashmir), Hemant Kumar Lohia, said that Hanief Khan was ‘Divisional Commander’ in south Kashmir and he was simultaneously operating as the organisation's ‘Financial Chief’ in Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, Khan was involved in about 20 killings since 1990. According to a statement from the Hizb spokesman, Ehsan Illahi, HM chief Syed Salahuddin has immediately appointed Gazi Rafi-ud-din as the organisation's new ‘Divisional Commander’ for south Kashmir.
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February - 11 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a self-styled commander of the outfit, were killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on February 11, Daily Excelsior reported. A defence spokesman said two AK rifles, three under barrel grenade lau
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a self-styled commander of the outfit, were killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on February 11, Daily Excelsior reported. A defence spokesman said two AK rifles, three under barrel grenade launchers and four hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site. The slain militants were identified as ‘district commander’ Zahoor Ahmad Ganai a.k.a. Firdous and Nazir Ahmed Parry, according to Tribune.
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March - 12 
A militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed by the security forces in a gun-battle at Rampore in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on March 12, according to Daily Excelsior. While Defence sources confirmed the death of one militant, Police officials insisted that three militants of the gr
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A militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed by the security forces in a gun-battle at Rampore in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on March 12, according to Daily Excelsior. While Defence sources confirmed the death of one militant, Police officials insisted that three militants of the group were "believed to be dead." The Deputy Inspector General of Police (North Kashmir) said that no dead body had been recovered till late night. Unnamed officials said that Lashkar-e-Toiba's radio intercepts since the evening were also mentioning death of three militants.
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March - 16 
Security forces (SFs) killed Hafiz Naasir, one of the most wanted militants and the Kashmir valley chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in an encounter at village Chatlura near Sopore town in the Baramulla district on March 16, according to Daily Excelsior. Lt. Col. M. S. Kadam, the officiating Comma
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Security forces (SFs) killed Hafiz Naasir, one of the most wanted militants and the Kashmir valley chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in an encounter at village Chatlura near Sopore town in the Baramulla district on March 16, according to Daily Excelsior. Lt. Col. M. S. Kadam, the officiating Commanding Officer of Rashtriya Rifles (22 Battalion), and another soldier, identified as Pradeep Kumar, are reported to have died and four SF personnel injured in the encounter. Hafiz Naasir, a Pakistani militant, had been appointed sometime in 2007 as LeT operational chief in Kashmir after working in the Valley for about ten years. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from his possession. Deputy Inspector General of Police (north Kashmir), Dr. B Srinivas, described Naasir as the most wanted militant in the Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts.
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March - 23 
Three police personnel and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable died in an encounter with militants on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on March 23 in which they succeeded in killing Abu Faisal of Pakistan, a ‘divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Tribune reported. The gunf
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Three police personnel and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable died in an encounter with militants on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on March 23 in which they succeeded in killing Abu Faisal of Pakistan, a ‘divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Tribune reported. The gunfight ensued after the security forces surrounded a house in the Telbal locality, where some militants were hiding. According to the Police press release, Abu Faisal was responsible for a number of subversive acts and armed attacks in the Kangan-Ganderbal belt.
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April - 1 
According to Daily Excelsior, four persons, including two top commanders of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and an Army soldier, were killed at Dudu Mirhama in the Anantnag district on April 1. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Nitish Kumar, said the slain commanders were identified as ‘divisional
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According to Daily Excelsior, four persons, including two top commanders of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and an Army soldier, were killed at Dudu Mirhama in the Anantnag district on April 1. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Nitish Kumar, said the slain commanders were identified as ‘divisional commander’ Aslam Khan alias Zia-ur-Rehman and ‘district commander’ Javaid Ahmad Lone alias Nazar. In the encounter, Vijay Kumar of the Rashtriya Rifles and owner of the house, where the militants were hiding, Abdul Rashid Khan, were also killed, the SSP said, adding that Abdul Rashid Khan was an over-ground worker of the HM.
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April - 8 
Another incident, security forces killed an unidentified militant in an encounter at Krishan Ganga in the Kupwara district. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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Another incident, security forces killed an unidentified militant in an encounter at Krishan Ganga in the Kupwara district. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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April - 8 
Two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, including a ‘divisional commander’, were killed by police during two separate encounters in the Doda and Kishtwar districts on April 8, according to Daily Excelsior. Besides arms and ammunition, a fake identity card carrying signatures of Executiv
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Two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, including a ‘divisional commander’, were killed by police during two separate encounters in the Doda and Kishtwar districts on April 8, according to Daily Excelsior. Besides arms and ammunition, a fake identity card carrying signatures of Executive Magistrate Ist Class, Kishtwar, was also recovered from the ‘divisional commander’. The slain militants were identified as Ghulam Hussain Wani (code name Shameem Thool) alias Shameem Shahid, a ‘divisional commander’ of the outfit, and Mohammed Iqbal alias Haq Nawaz.
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April - 9 
According to Tribune, within 24 hours of killing a ‘divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the security forces (SFs) killed five more militants, including four of the HM outfit, in two different encounters at Reasi and Doda districts on April 9.
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According to Tribune, within 24 hours of killing a ‘divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the security forces (SFs) killed five more militants, including four of the HM outfit, in two different encounters at Reasi and Doda districts on April 9.
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April - 9 
Four militants were killed in the Ghulabgarh area of Reasi district while two militants were killed in the Doda area. The Reasi Police and Rashtriya Rifles launched a joint search operation in the remote area of Mahore and in the ensuing two-hour long encounter, four militants were killed. The slain
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Four militants were killed in the Ghulabgarh area of Reasi district while two militants were killed in the Doda area. The Reasi Police and Rashtriya Rifles launched a joint search operation in the remote area of Mahore and in the ensuing two-hour long encounter, four militants were killed. The slain militants were identified as ‘area commander’ Mohammed Shafi alias Badshah Khan a.k.a. Gazi, Mohammed Rafiq alias Basharat, Talib Hussain and Munabar, all from the HM outfit.
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April - 9 
Another encounter, the Doda Police killed a militant, identified as Javed Iqbal Bhat, near Gandoh. The slain militant was reportedly accompanying ‘divisional commander’ of HM, Ghulam Hassan Thool, who was killed by the security forces on April 8-morning.
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Another encounter, the Doda Police killed a militant, identified as Javed Iqbal Bhat, near Gandoh. The slain militant was reportedly accompanying ‘divisional commander’ of HM, Ghulam Hassan Thool, who was killed by the security forces on April 8-morning.
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April - 12 
At least one militant is reported to have died and five more trapped in a fierce gun battle in the Kupwara district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)-Kupwara, Vijay Kumar, told Daily Excelsior that immediately after receiving specific information regarding the movement of a 10-member group of P
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At least one militant is reported to have died and five more trapped in a fierce gun battle in the Kupwara district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)-Kupwara, Vijay Kumar, told Daily Excelsior that immediately after receiving specific information regarding the movement of a 10-member group of Pakistani cadres of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), the SFs launched a massive cordon-and-search operation in the Chuntiwari forest area of Lolab. Another team of SFs intercepted the militants at Chorkhan Nallah in the Kandi forest area. In the ensuing gun battle one militant, identified as Hussain, a Pakistani national, was killed. The SSP informed that although four militants of the group managed to escape at least five others were trapped in the gun battle.
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April - 12 
The security forces (SFs) in an encounter killed a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Shabir Ahmad Bhat alias Mansoor, at Peer Mohalla in the Chakura village of Pulwama district on April 12, reports Daily Excelsior. According to police, Mansoor was a listed "A" category
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The security forces (SFs) in an encounter killed a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Shabir Ahmad Bhat alias Mansoor, at Peer Mohalla in the Chakura village of Pulwama district on April 12, reports Daily Excelsior. According to police, Mansoor was a listed "A" category militant of the outfit and had crossed over to Pakistan in 2001 and returned to Valley in October 2006.
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April - 15 
A soldier, identified as Dalip Singh, was killed during an encounter between the security forces (SFs) and a group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at village Khari in the Ramban district in the early hours of April 15, Daily Excelsior reported.
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A soldier, identified as Dalip Singh, was killed during an encounter between the security forces (SFs) and a group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at village Khari in the Ramban district in the early hours of April 15, Daily Excelsior reported.
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April - 15 
Another incident, a group of militants fired upon the Dewal police post under the jurisdiction of Mahore police station in the Reasi district. After an exchange of firing between the two sides, sources said the militants escape from the incident site.
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Another incident, a group of militants fired upon the Dewal police post under the jurisdiction of Mahore police station in the Reasi district. After an exchange of firing between the two sides, sources said the militants escape from the incident site.
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April - 19 
Daily Excelsior reports that five militants, including a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ’district commander’, were killed in two separate encounters between security forces and militants and in the Kupwara district on April 19, The security forces (SFs) in a day long gun battle killed four heavily armed
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Daily Excelsior reports that five militants, including a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ’district commander’, were killed in two separate encounters between security forces and militants and in the Kupwara district on April 19, The security forces (SFs) in a day long gun battle killed four heavily armed militants in the Rang forest area, about 6-km ahead of Warnow. Three of the slain militants, residents of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, were identified as Amjad Bhai, Abu Saifullah and Irshad Ahmed. While Amjad Bhai was a top wanted ‘district commander’ of the JeM who had been operating in the Lolab area for the last six years, Abu Saifullah and Arshad were both cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kupwara, Vijay Kumar, confirmed the death of four militants said that four AK rifles and a number of grenades were among the arms and ammunition seized at the site of the encounter.
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April - 19 
The SFs intercepted an infiltrating group of militants at Doodhipora on the Line of Control in the Keran Sector. In the ensuing gun battle, one unidentified militant was killed, while others managed to escape.
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The SFs intercepted an infiltrating group of militants at Doodhipora on the Line of Control in the Keran Sector. In the ensuing gun battle, one unidentified militant was killed, while others managed to escape.
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April - 23 
According to Daily Excelsior, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commanders’ in north Kashmir -Tanvir Ahmed Zargar and Imtiyaz Ahmed Khan – were killed by the security forces (SFs) in a 12-hour-long gun-battle in the outskirts of Baramulla town on April 23. A constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Polic
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According to Daily Excelsior, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commanders’ in north Kashmir -Tanvir Ahmed Zargar and Imtiyaz Ahmed Khan – were killed by the security forces (SFs) in a 12-hour-long gun-battle in the outskirts of Baramulla town on April 23. A constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police, Mushtaq Ahmed Fafoo, and a civilian, Ghulam Qadir Mir, were wounded in the incident. Tanvir Ahmed Zargar alias Tanna Khan had been functioning as ‘district commander’ since 2004 while Imtiyaz was described as a ‘battalion commander.’ The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Dr B. Srinivas, said that Tanvir and Imtiyaz were the last two listed and identified commanders of the HM. He claimed that Baramulla town was now free of militants. He said that as many as 20 senior militant functionaries and commanders had been neutralized in north Kashmir in the last four months.
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April - 23 
The Reasi district police killed a ‘battalion commander’ and ‘financial chief" of the HM outfit, identified as Abdul Haq alias Jahangir, in an encounter at village Kallian. One AK-47 rifle with one magazine and 11 rounds, one binocular, one pouch and one diary were recovered from his possession. Sen
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The Reasi district police killed a ‘battalion commander’ and ‘financial chief" of the HM outfit, identified as Abdul Haq alias Jahangir, in an encounter at village Kallian. One AK-47 rifle with one magazine and 11 rounds, one binocular, one pouch and one diary were recovered from his possession. Senior Superintendent of Police, J. L. Sharma, stated that he was the longest surviving militant in Reasi district and was operating since 1993.
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April - 23 
The SFs shot dead a Pakistani militant of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, identified as Abu Umar, at village Nadwal in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. One AK-47 rifle with four magazines, 19 rounds, one pistol with 37 rounds, two grenades and three diaries were recovered from the incident si
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The SFs shot dead a Pakistani militant of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, identified as Abu Umar, at village Nadwal in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. One AK-47 rifle with four magazines, 19 rounds, one pistol with 37 rounds, two grenades and three diaries were recovered from the incident site. A body-guard of Abu Umar was reported to have escaped during the exchange of firing, sources said.
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April - 24 
Daily Excelsior reports that following a six-hour long encounter, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed at Zachaldara in the Handwara area of Kupwara district on April 24. They were identified as Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Bhat alias Sajjad and Mohammad Ramzan Rishi alias Nazir. Two AK-47 rifles
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Daily Excelsior reports that following a six-hour long encounter, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed at Zachaldara in the Handwara area of Kupwara district on April 24. They were identified as Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Bhat alias Sajjad and Mohammad Ramzan Rishi alias Nazir. Two AK-47 rifles and two damaged mobile phones were recovered from the slain militants.
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April - 25 
Two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit were killed by the security forces in an encounter at village Banj in the Ramban district on April 25, Daily Excelsior reported. They were identified as Mushtaq Ahmed (code name Babar), a resident of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir, and Abu Haz
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Two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit were killed by the security forces in an encounter at village Banj in the Ramban district on April 25, Daily Excelsior reported. They were identified as Mushtaq Ahmed (code name Babar), a resident of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir, and Abu Hazla, a Pakistani national. Two AK rifles, six magazines, five kg RDX and three hand grenades besides a mobile telephone were recovered from the slain militants.
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April - 28 
Two local militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), one of whom was the outfit’s financial chief, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on April 28-evening, The Tribune reported. The slain militants were identified as Zahoor Ahmad Waza al
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Two local militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), one of whom was the outfit’s financial chief, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on April 28-evening, The Tribune reported. The slain militants were identified as Zahoor Ahmad Waza alias Zee Shan, financial chief of the HM of Palhalan and Mohammad Yousuf Bhat alias Muneer. Police sources said the house in which the militants were hiding was damaged. Waza had been appointed as the financial unit chief after Hanief Khan was killed in an encounter with the troops in the Tral area of Pulwama district recently. The police said Waza was an expert in fabrication of remote as well as cell phone improvised explosive devices (IED). Deputy Inspector General of Police (North Kashmir), Dr. B. Srinivas, stated that after the death of four highly positioned militants in Baramulla and Handwara earlier this month, the Pattan area had been fully cleared of HM by the SFs, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 29 
A top Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Mohammed Maqbool alias Abu Hamza, and a police constable, Kikkar Singh, were killed in an encounter at village Muslai in the Kishtwar district. Police recovered one AK-56 rifle, 52 rounds, one radio set, two grenades, five detonators, explosive
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A top Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Mohammed Maqbool alias Abu Hamza, and a police constable, Kikkar Singh, were killed in an encounter at village Muslai in the Kishtwar district. Police recovered one AK-56 rifle, 52 rounds, one radio set, two grenades, five detonators, explosive material, incriminating documents and some eatables from the slain militant’s possession. Abu Hamza was active in the Kishtwar and Doda districts for the last four to five years and had been rated as ‘A’ category militant. Official sources said the security forces (SFs) had launched the operation after extracting information from an arrested militant Mohammed Ibrahim alias Abu Moosa.
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April - 29 
Sajjad Afghani, the Jammu and Kashmir chief of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), was shot dead by the Police on April 29 in a gun-battle at Sopore Sub District Hospital in the Baramulla district. Sources told Daily Excelsior that a seven-member Police party conducted a raid on the residential quarter of P
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Sajjad Afghani, the Jammu and Kashmir chief of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), was shot dead by the Police on April 29 in a gun-battle at Sopore Sub District Hospital in the Baramulla district. Sources told Daily Excelsior that a seven-member Police party conducted a raid on the residential quarter of Pharmacist Shaukat Ahmed Pir at Old Sub District Hospital, close to Iqbal Market, at 10:00pm (IST). On sighting the Police, a heavily armed militant reportedly lobbed a hand grenade and opened bursts of AK-47 gunfire, injuring Constable Abdul Majeed. In the subsequent encounter, Police shot dead the militant and arrested the Pharmacist. The Superintendent of Police (Sopore), Imtiyaz Hussain Mir, confirmed that the slain Pakistani militant was HuM chief Sajjad Afghani. Before shifting his base to Sopore, Afghani had reportedly operated in the Kupwara area for several years. He was allegedly involved in over a dozen armed attacks on security forces, Police and soft targets in north Kashmir in the last 10 years.
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May - 11 
Four civilians, two soldiers and two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in the Samba town of Jammu on May 11, Daily Excelsior reported. Among the slain civilians were chief photographer of Daily Excelsior Ashok Sodhi, a prominent leader from Samba Hoshiar Singh and hi
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Four civilians, two soldiers and two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in the Samba town of Jammu on May 11, Daily Excelsior reported. Among the slain civilians were chief photographer of Daily Excelsior Ashok Sodhi, a prominent leader from Samba Hoshiar Singh and his wife, and another woman. 16 security force (SF) personnel, including the Superintendent of Police (Operations), Mubassir Latifi, and two women were injured in the day long gun-battle. Official sources said that two militants wearing Army uniform intruded into the house of Hoshiar Singh, general secretary of Indian National Democratic Party, in Samba town at 5.58am (IST) by scaling the boundary wall. After killing Hoshiar Singh and his wife on the spot, the militants subsequently moved towards the Kaili Mandi area and took hostage three women and two children. In the consequent encounter, two soldiers, Aziz Ahmed and Atul Negi, and a woman were killed. At about 5pm, the SFs stormed the house where the militants were hiding and shot dead both of them. Two AK-47 rifles, one rifle grenade launcher, some eatables, a wire cutter and a night vision device were recovered from their possession.
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May - 21 
According to Daily Excelsior, a civilian, identified as Mohammed Lateef, was killed in exchange of firing between militants and police in the Kandi area of Rajouri district on May 21-evening. Reports said the civilian, who had gone to village Ans in the Kandi area, was trapped in cross-firing betwee
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According to Daily Excelsior, a civilian, identified as Mohammed Lateef, was killed in exchange of firing between militants and police in the Kandi area of Rajouri district on May 21-evening. Reports said the civilian, who had gone to village Ans in the Kandi area, was trapped in cross-firing between militants and police. Sources said the militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 26 
On May 26, militants fired upon a patrol party of the security forces in the Saiwan forest area of Kupwara district killing one soldiers, identified as Rifleman Kamaljit Singh, Daily Excelsior reported. Even as the troops retaliated the militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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On May 26, militants fired upon a patrol party of the security forces in the Saiwan forest area of Kupwara district killing one soldiers, identified as Rifleman Kamaljit Singh, Daily Excelsior reported. Even as the troops retaliated the militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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May - 31 
Troops foiled an infiltration bid when they gunned down a heavily armed militant near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district on May 31, Daily Excelsior reports. A Defence Ministry spokesman said that troops guarding the LoC noticed a group of militants sneaking into this side from Pakista
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Troops foiled an infiltration bid when they gunned down a heavily armed militant near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district on May 31, Daily Excelsior reports. A Defence Ministry spokesman said that troops guarding the LoC noticed a group of militants sneaking into this side from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the Keran sector. The militants when challenged near Kolang opened fire. Troops also retaliated and in the ensuing gun battle, one infiltrator was killed.
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June - 2 
Security forces killed two LeT militants, identified as ‘district commander’ Usman Bhai and Abu Jibran, while retaliating to an ambush by the militants at Chottipora in the Handwara area.
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Security forces killed two LeT militants, identified as ‘district commander’ Usman Bhai and Abu Jibran, while retaliating to an ambush by the militants at Chottipora in the Handwara area.
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June - 2 
Security forces killed two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in an encounter at Dar Mohalla in the Bandipora district on June 2, Daily Excelsior reported. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from the incident site.
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Security forces killed two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in an encounter at Dar Mohalla in the Bandipora district on June 2, Daily Excelsior reported. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from the incident site.
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June - 2 
Two more militants of the LeT were killed in an encounter with the troops at Dangarpora in the Baramulla district. Officials identified the slain militants as Abu Mujahid alias Abdullah and Abu Khalid alias Haji, both Pakistanis. Two AK-47 rifles and a hand grenade were recovered from the encounter
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Two more militants of the LeT were killed in an encounter with the troops at Dangarpora in the Baramulla district. Officials identified the slain militants as Abu Mujahid alias Abdullah and Abu Khalid alias Haji, both Pakistanis. Two AK-47 rifles and a hand grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 3 
According to Daily Excelsior, security forces (SFs) shot dead three top militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Peer Gali in the Rajouri district on June 3. The militants were heading towards Kashmir from the Pir Panjal mountain when they were intercepted by the SF personnel and subsequently kille
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According to Daily Excelsior, security forces (SFs) shot dead three top militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Peer Gali in the Rajouri district on June 3. The militants were heading towards Kashmir from the Pir Panjal mountain when they were intercepted by the SF personnel and subsequently killed. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in as two more militants were holed-up in the area. Three AK rifles and a cache of ammunition, wireless sets, mobile phones, eatables and other items were recovered from the incident site.
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June - 5 
PTI reports that troops retaliated when firing was reported from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district, official sources said on June 7. The firing occurred on June 5.
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PTI reports that troops retaliated when firing was reported from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district, official sources said on June 7. The firing occurred on June 5.
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June - 8 
Army intercepted a group of infiltrating militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Kupwara district and killed at least two of them on June 8-night, Daily Excelsior reports. Troops noticed the movement of a 10-member group of heavily armed militants who crossed the LoC in Keran s
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Army intercepted a group of infiltrating militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Kupwara district and killed at least two of them on June 8-night, Daily Excelsior reports. Troops noticed the movement of a 10-member group of heavily armed militants who crossed the LoC in Keran sector and reached close to Budnambal. In the subsequent gun battle, troops shot dead two militants.
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June - 14 
Two militants of Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM)’s Saquib Group, including one identified as Aiyaz Ahmad Shah alias Janbaz who had abducted and killed down two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel last month, were killed during in an encounter at village Narpora in Kellar area in Shopian-Pulwama be
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Two militants of Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM)’s Saquib Group, including one identified as Aiyaz Ahmad Shah alias Janbaz who had abducted and killed down two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel last month, were killed during in an encounter at village Narpora in Kellar area in Shopian-Pulwama belt of South Kashmir on June 14, reports Daily Excelsior. The other slain militant was identified as Bajeer Kalas. Two security force personnel including a constable and one Assistant Sub-Inspector sustained injuries.
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June - 19 
The security forces (SFs) killed three militants in a fierce encounter in the of Kupwara district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kupwara, Vijay Kumar, said a search operation was launched by Police and Army at Sonapindi area on June 19-afternoon following a tip-off about the presence of mil
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The security forces (SFs) killed three militants in a fierce encounter in the of Kupwara district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kupwara, Vijay Kumar, said a search operation was launched by Police and Army at Sonapindi area on June 19-afternoon following a tip-off about the presence of militants. He said during the operation three militants were killed. The operation was still going on when the reports last came in.
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June - 20 
In the continuing gun battle in the Kupwara district, one more militant was killed by the security forces at Sonapindi on June 20. The report adds that three militants were killed by the security forces on June 19 in the same place.
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In the continuing gun battle in the Kupwara district, one more militant was killed by the security forces at Sonapindi on June 20. The report adds that three militants were killed by the security forces on June 19 in the same place.
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June - 20 
Security forces killed a Pakistani commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Mehboob Ahmad Afridi alias Jugnu alias Faisal, in an operation at Khoipora in Qaziabad-Kralgund belt in Handwara area in the Kupwara District on June 20, reports Daily Excelsior. He was reportedly functioning as the
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Security forces killed a Pakistani commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Mehboob Ahmad Afridi alias Jugnu alias Faisal, in an operation at Khoipora in Qaziabad-Kralgund belt in Handwara area in the Kupwara District on June 20, reports Daily Excelsior. He was reportedly functioning as the "district commander" of LeT in Sopore. One AK rifle, three magazines and a hand grenade were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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June - 21 
Four militants were eliminated by the Army as they foiled an infiltrating group’s attempt to enter into the Jumagund area of Keran sector in Kupwara district on June 21. Defence sources told Daily Excelsior that troops of 12-Assam, who had laid in ambush in Jumagund area, close to Line of Control, i
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Four militants were eliminated by the Army as they foiled an infiltrating group’s attempt to enter into the Jumagund area of Keran sector in Kupwara district on June 21. Defence sources told Daily Excelsior that troops of 12-Assam, who had laid in ambush in Jumagund area, close to Line of Control, in the Keran sector observed movement of a heavily armed group of militants. As the troops in ambush challenged the militants, who seemed to be eight in number, to halt, they opened heavy gunfire. Officials claimed that four infiltrating militants got killed but equal number of their associates managed to escape. Sources said that a huge quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. Officials believe that all the four belonged to three different militant outfits.
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June - 22 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Nazir Ahmed alias Abu Mohammad and Pakistani Abdullah, were killed by the troops during an encounter at Nariwan forest of Pir Panjal mountain range in the Shopian-Rajouri belt on June 21-night, according to Daily Excelsior. Abu Mohammad was LeT's ‘d
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Nazir Ahmed alias Abu Mohammad and Pakistani Abdullah, were killed by the troops during an encounter at Nariwan forest of Pir Panjal mountain range in the Shopian-Rajouri belt on June 21-night, according to Daily Excelsior. Abu Mohammad was LeT's ‘divisional commander’ for Rajouri-Poonch belt. AK-56 rifles, three Chinese grenades and three wireless sets were reportedly recovered from the site of encounter.
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June - 27 
Two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and two soldiers were killed in a daylong gun battle between militants and the Army at Khachpathri, near Kangan, in the Ganderbal area of Srinagar on June 27, Daily Excelsior reported. Sources said that the operation was launched after the armed forc
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Two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and two soldiers were killed in a daylong gun battle between militants and the Army at Khachpathri, near Kangan, in the Ganderbal area of Srinagar on June 27, Daily Excelsior reported. Sources said that the operation was launched after the armed forces received information regarding presence and movement of some militants. Both the militants killed were unidentified but believed to be Pakistani cadres of the LeT. However, LeT spokesman, Abdullah Ghaznavi, told Daily Excelsior that five Army officials, including an officer, got killed. He claimed at 7:00 pm (IST) that none of the militants had got killed but said that the gun battle was still underway.
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June - 29 
Three militants and two soldiers were killed in a 48-hour-long gun-battle between the two sides at Kachpathir Mamar, Daily Excelsior reported. Three AK rifles and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants.
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Three militants and two soldiers were killed in a 48-hour-long gun-battle between the two sides at Kachpathir Mamar, Daily Excelsior reported. Three AK rifles and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants.
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June - 30 July - 1
Official sources said that troops of the Rashtriya Rifles intercepted a 15-member group of armed militants while infiltrating into the Valley from Pakistan occupied Kashmir, close to Roshni Post on the Line of Control (LoC) in Karnah sector during the night intervening June 30 and July 1. In the ens
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Official sources said that troops of the Rashtriya Rifles intercepted a 15-member group of armed militants while infiltrating into the Valley from Pakistan occupied Kashmir, close to Roshni Post on the Line of Control (LoC) in Karnah sector during the night intervening June 30 and July 1. In the ensuing encounter, one JCO, identified as Dehan Singh, was killed. Defence sources said that six militants were killed in retaliation even as troops were looking for nine more militants of the group who were believed to have escaped but still hiding in the forested area near the LoC.
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July - 1 
An Army officer and two infiltrators were killed in an encounter near the Line of Control at Roshi post near Karnah sector on July 1, Daily Excelsior reported. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants.
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An Army officer and two infiltrators were killed in an encounter near the Line of Control at Roshi post near Karnah sector on July 1, Daily Excelsior reported. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants.
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July - 1 July - 3
One junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Rashtriya Rifles and 11 militants were killed in two encounters between militants and Army in the Kupwara district in the last 48 hours, Daily Excelsior reported.
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One junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Rashtriya Rifles and 11 militants were killed in two encounters between militants and Army in the Kupwara district in the last 48 hours, Daily Excelsior reported.
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July - 4 
At least five Army personnel were in an ambush by militants in the Kupwara district on July 4, reports Daily Excelsior. They were identified as Ranvir Singh, Krishna, Manaram, Ruper Singh and Y. Munendra. In retaliation, troops shot dead one militant.
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At least five Army personnel were in an ambush by militants in the Kupwara district on July 4, reports Daily Excelsior. They were identified as Ranvir Singh, Krishna, Manaram, Ruper Singh and Y. Munendra. In retaliation, troops shot dead one militant.
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July - 16 
According to Daily Excelsior, two militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit and a Special Police Officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed and approximately 22 security force personnel sustained injuries in an 18-hour-long gun-battle at Warpora village on the Sopore-Bandipora Road on
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According to Daily Excelsior, two militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit and a Special Police Officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed and approximately 22 security force personnel sustained injuries in an 18-hour-long gun-battle at Warpora village on the Sopore-Bandipora Road on July 16. Officials later said that the slain militants were identified as Hilal Ahmed Sofi of Warpora and a Pakistani militant, namely Ali Mohammad Raza.
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July - 16 
Militants targeted the District Police Lines in Doda town opening firing on the Sentries on guard duty injuring one of them. After an exchange of firing which continued for about half an hour, the militants reportedly escaped.
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Militants targeted the District Police Lines in Doda town opening firing on the Sentries on guard duty injuring one of them. After an exchange of firing which continued for about half an hour, the militants reportedly escaped.
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July - 20 
An Army Major and a policeman were killed and three security force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter with the militants at JarhWali in the Thannamandi area of in Rajouri district on July 20, Daily Excelsior reported. The SFs had launched an operation after receiving information from three
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An Army Major and a policeman were killed and three security force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter with the militants at JarhWali in the Thannamandi area of in Rajouri district on July 20, Daily Excelsior reported. The SFs had launched an operation after receiving information from three militants arrested at the Jammu Railway Station a day earlier that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Azasa Shah alias Hujefa along with his three body-guards was hiding in the house of Mohammed Sharif at JarhWali. In the ensuing encounter, while Major Bhanu Partap and policeman Anjeev Rana were killed and three soldiers wounded, Azasa Shah and his associates managed to escape.
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July - 20 
Elsewhere in the State, SFs foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of militants at Doba Post in the Poonch district on July 20-night. As the troops challenged the intruding militants, an encounter ensued in which a Border Security Force trooper, Ganga Dhar, was wounded. The militants managed to e
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Elsewhere in the State, SFs foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of militants at Doba Post in the Poonch district on July 20-night. As the troops challenged the intruding militants, an encounter ensued in which a Border Security Force trooper, Ganga Dhar, was wounded. The militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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July - 20 
Militants attacked a group of Amarnath pilgrims, killing one pilgrim and a local youth in an explosion in Gulmarg. Inspector General of Police (Operations), B. Srinivas, said that militants lobbed a hand grenade on a 10-member group of pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, who had completed their pilgrimage
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Militants attacked a group of Amarnath pilgrims, killing one pilgrim and a local youth in an explosion in Gulmarg. Inspector General of Police (Operations), B. Srinivas, said that militants lobbed a hand grenade on a 10-member group of pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, who had completed their pilgrimage and were visiting the tourist location of Gulmarg. Militants targeted the visitors with an IED blast near Hotel Kingway. While a pilgrim, Ashok Kumar, and a 16-year-old Kashmiri, Mohmmad Yousuf Chopan, died, five persons were wounded in the explosion. Militants also attacked another convoy of pilgrims near Ganderbal with three grenade explosions but failed to cause any damage even as a follow up gun-battle was in progress between the militants and security forces till last reports came in.
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July - 21 
Both the Pakistani militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who had attacked the Amarnath Yatra convoy and its paramilitary protection on July 20-evening, were killed by the security forces (SFs) on July 21, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that the encounter between militants and the
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Both the Pakistani militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who had attacked the Amarnath Yatra convoy and its paramilitary protection on July 20-evening, were killed by the security forces (SFs) on July 21, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that the encounter between militants and the SFs, that had started with the militants’ attack on an Amarnath Yatra caravan at Nagbal, on the Srinagar-Ganderbal Road at 2010 hours on July 20, ended with the death of two militants. Sources said that three police personnel sustained injuries in the gun-battle. The slain militants were identified as Syed Abid Ahmed alias Akash a resident of Sialkot in Pakistan and Sageer Ahmed Shah, a resident of Abbotabad in Pakistan.
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July - 28 
People’s Democratic Party leader survived a militant attack on his house, Tribune reported. Militants attacked the house of Mohammad Amran Shah, block president of the PDP at Dialgam in the Anantnag district, with automatic weapons. The guards posted at the house returned the fire, making the milita
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People’s Democratic Party leader survived a militant attack on his house, Tribune reported. Militants attacked the house of Mohammad Amran Shah, block president of the PDP at Dialgam in the Anantnag district, with automatic weapons. The guards posted at the house returned the fire, making the militants escape.
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August - 16 
the security forces foiled a bid by the militants to infiltrate into the Indian side of Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri Sector. In the exchange of firing, one soldier was killed and two infiltrating militants were either killed or injured.
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the security forces foiled a bid by the militants to infiltrate into the Indian side of Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri Sector. In the exchange of firing, one soldier was killed and two infiltrating militants were either killed or injured.
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August - 23 
With the security forces killing eight more militants in the Machhil sector of Kupwara district on August 23, the death toll of the militants in the two-day long operation in the area has risen to 13, Daily Excelsior reported. A Defence spokesman said that during the search and cordon operation in t
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With the security forces killing eight more militants in the Machhil sector of Kupwara district on August 23, the death toll of the militants in the two-day long operation in the area has risen to 13, Daily Excelsior reported. A Defence spokesman said that during the search and cordon operation in the forest areas of Machhil, the troops were fired upon by some militants in the early hours of August 23. The troops retaliated and in the ensuing encounter, eight militants were killed. As reported earlier, the troops killed five militants in the Machhil sector while four Army personnel, including Commanding Officer Colonel J. J. Joseph, also died in the gun-battle on August 22. This was the first major encounter with militants in the hinterland, the spokesman said, adding reports have suggested a steep increase in infiltration attempts by militants and Line of Control (LoC) violations by the Pakistan troops. Colonel Joseph, Commanding Officer of the 45 Rashtriya Rifles, is the highest ranking Army official to have been killed in counter-insurgency operations in the last one year, the spokesman said.
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August - 24 
A 72-hour-long gun battle in the forests of Machil sector in the Kupwara district ended on August 24, Daily Excelsior reported. An official spokesman said that on the third day of the operation, the troops launched search and cordon operations in the forest area of Machil sector. In the ensuing enco
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A 72-hour-long gun battle in the forests of Machil sector in the Kupwara district ended on August 24, Daily Excelsior reported. An official spokesman said that on the third day of the operation, the troops launched search and cordon operations in the forest area of Machil sector. In the ensuing encounter, one more militant was killed raising the militants’ death toll in the three-day long gun-battle to 14. Three Army personnel, including Commanding Officer Colonel J. J. Joseph, have also been killed in the stretched encounter while four soldiers sustained injuries. This was the longest operation during 2008 in north Kashmir, the spokesman said.
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August - 27 
11 persons, including three Army soldiers, five civilians and three militants, were killed while six others, including three soldiers, two civilians and a woman, were injured in Jammu as three fidayeen (suicide squad) militants, who had infiltrated in the early hours of August 27-morning from Kanach
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11 persons, including three Army soldiers, five civilians and three militants, were killed while six others, including three soldiers, two civilians and a woman, were injured in Jammu as three fidayeen (suicide squad) militants, who had infiltrated in the early hours of August 27-morning from Kanachak sector, managed to hijack a truck at Gadla, and traveled more than 15 kilometers before taking shelter in a house at Chinore on the old Jammu-Akhnoor road taking nine persons hostage. The operation which started at about 7 AM concluded after approximately 18 hours, Daily Excelsior reported. Two soldiers and three civilians were killed before the militants took shelter in the house of one Billoo Ram Bhagat at Chinore at about 6.45 am while two civilians, a Territorial Army soldier and three militants were killed and a woman was wounded in the gun-battle inside the house which concluded in the mid-night. 10 civilians were held hostage by the militants soon after they intruded into the house of Billoo Ram. Official sources confirmed that all three militants appeared to be members of suicide squad of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and were believed to be Pakistanis though their identity hasn’t been established immediately. They were part of the same group which had infiltrated into Indian Territory from Kanachak sector on the intervening night of August 25 and 26.
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August - 31 
An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with the Army at Honimar Gali in the Kupwara district n August 31, Daily Excelsior reported. The Army had launched a massive search operation near the Line of Control in Machil sector following an attempt by militants to infiltrate into the Valley
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An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with the Army at Honimar Gali in the Kupwara district n August 31, Daily Excelsior reported. The Army had launched a massive search operation near the Line of Control in Machil sector following an attempt by militants to infiltrate into the Valley from across the border on August 22.
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September - 5 
Three heavily-armed militants were killed as Army troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) foiled a major infiltration bid in the Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district on September 5, Daily Excelsior reported. A Defence spokesman said the identity and group affiliation of the slain militants could no
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Three heavily-armed militants were killed as Army troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) foiled a major infiltration bid in the Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district on September 5, Daily Excelsior reported. A Defence spokesman said the identity and group affiliation of the slain militants could not be ascertained immediately as the operation to track down other militants of the same group was continuing when last reports were received.
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September - 6 
Security forces killed a top wanted ‘divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Qari Usman, in an encounter in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on September 6, Daily Excelsior reported. Two of his associates, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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Security forces killed a top wanted ‘divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Qari Usman, in an encounter in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on September 6, Daily Excelsior reported. Two of his associates, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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September - 7 
A soldier, identified as Surya Babu, was killed and two others sustained injuries when a group of militants attacked a search party in the Kerbari area of Ramban district, Tribune reported. The gun battle between the two sides was going on till last reports were filed.
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A soldier, identified as Surya Babu, was killed and two others sustained injuries when a group of militants attacked a search party in the Kerbari area of Ramban district, Tribune reported. The gun battle between the two sides was going on till last reports were filed.
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September - 7 
Security forces (SFs) killed a ‘divisional commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, Barkatullah Ansari a.k.a. Hyder of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, during an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Warpora in the Baramulla district, Daily Excelsior reported
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Security forces (SFs) killed a ‘divisional commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, Barkatullah Ansari a.k.a. Hyder of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, during an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Warpora in the Baramulla district, Daily Excelsior reported. Officials said that three SF personnel sustained injuries in the incident. They added that Ansari was a key co-ordinator between different militant outfits in north Kashmir apart from being involved in a number of attacks on the SFs and civilians in the Sopore-Bandipora region.
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September - 14 
One ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Munir Pir alias Munawar, was shot dead by police and Army during an encounter at Gool in the Ramban district on September 14. While two militants managed to escape, one AK-47 rifle, three magazines, one hand grenade, one pouch an
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One ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Munir Pir alias Munawar, was shot dead by police and Army during an encounter at Gool in the Ramban district on September 14. While two militants managed to escape, one AK-47 rifle, three magazines, one hand grenade, one pouch and a radio set were recovered from the encounter site.
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September - 14 
Troops shot dead two militants during an encounter at Budwan in the Kupwara district on September 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter, which ensued when security personnel were attacked by a group of militants with au
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Troops shot dead two militants during an encounter at Budwan in the Kupwara district on September 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter, which ensued when security personnel were attacked by a group of militants with automatic weapons.
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September - 15 
Two Army personnel and two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were killed and one police man was wounded by three suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants during an encounter at Tararan Wali dhok in the Surankot area of Poonch district on September 15, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, including
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Two Army personnel and two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were killed and one police man was wounded by three suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants during an encounter at Tararan Wali dhok in the Surankot area of Poonch district on September 15, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, including two foreign mercenaries, however, managed to escape. The slain security force personnel were identified as Jaswant Singh, Chaman Vishnu Hari, Maqsood Hussain Shah and Mohammed Mahroof. Police subsequently recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and one magazine of AK rifle from the incident site.
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September - 16 
One soldier was killed during an encounter between militants and security forces at Sonpindi of Kupwara district near the Line of Control (LoC) on September 16.
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One soldier was killed during an encounter between militants and security forces at Sonpindi of Kupwara district near the Line of Control (LoC) on September 16.
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September - 21 
At least two militants and a trooper were killed during a gun battle along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district on September 21, according to Daily Excelsior. The report added that a group of at least 8 to 10 militants were spotted in forward Indian post of Kalsan, opposite Kabarstan po
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At least two militants and a trooper were killed during a gun battle along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district on September 21, according to Daily Excelsior. The report added that a group of at least 8 to 10 militants were spotted in forward Indian post of Kalsan, opposite Kabarstan post of Pakistan army. As they started heading towards Indian side, troops started taking positions, Pakistan army opened firing on Indian positions in a bid to give covering fire to the infiltrators, believed to be the cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit. Simultaneously, the militants also started heavy firing on the Army personnel.
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September - 21 
Two top LeT militants, including a ‘district commander’ of the outfit Abu Sanwariya, a suspected Pakistani national , during an encounter by a joint force of police, Army and Border Security Force at Dalwa in Gool of Ramban district on September 21-evening .
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Two top LeT militants, including a ‘district commander’ of the outfit Abu Sanwariya, a suspected Pakistani national , during an encounter by a joint force of police, Army and Border Security Force at Dalwa in Gool of Ramban district on September 21-evening .
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September - 22 
On September 22, two militants and an Army personnel were killed at Kalsan in the Poonch sector, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops opened fire when two intruders, who had taken shelter in a forest area tried to escape taking cover of firing by Pakistan army. While both the intruders were gunned down,
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On September 22, two militants and an Army personnel were killed at Kalsan in the Poonch sector, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops opened fire when two intruders, who had taken shelter in a forest area tried to escape taking cover of firing by Pakistan army. While both the intruders were gunned down, in the exchange of firing, an Army jawan Naik Tape Azo was also killed. With this killing, a total of four infiltrators and two Army personnel have been killed during two days exchange of firing. As reported, Pakistan army had pushed a group of 8-10 infiltrators, all believed to be foreign mercenaries of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), from their Kabarstan post opposite Kalsan forward post of Indian Army. Two AK-47 rifles, two AK-56 rifles, 200 rounds, 16 grenades and food packets were recovered from the encounter site but bodies of slain militants couldn’t be recovered due to continued firing from across the Line of Control (LoC).
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September - 22 
Two infiltrators were killed near the LoC immediately after they crossed over to the Indian side from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Official spokesman said that troops guarding the border noticed a group of militants at Kamal Post Kapra Wali diary at Budnambal in the Kupwara district. In the exch
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Two infiltrators were killed near the LoC immediately after they crossed over to the Indian side from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Official spokesman said that troops guarding the border noticed a group of militants at Kamal Post Kapra Wali diary at Budnambal in the Kupwara district. In the exchange of fire two militants were killed. Two AK rifles and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants.
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September - 22 
Two Pakistani ‘commanders’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were shot dead by a joint force of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during an encounter in the Sumbal area of Baramula district on September 22-night, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants w
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Two Pakistani ‘commanders’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were shot dead by a joint force of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during an encounter in the Sumbal area of Baramula district on September 22-night, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as ‘divisional commander’ Tahir Pathan alias Abu Tahir and ‘district commander’ Abdullah alias Abu Maaz. Two AK-47 rifles and a satellite phone were recovered from the encounter site.
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September - 25 
A Jaish-e-Mohhamed (JeM) militant, identified as Showkat was killed in another ongoing operation that started on September 25 at village Kenigam near Pakharpora in the Budgam-Pulwama belt. Another accomplice of the dead militant, identified as Adnan was still fighting the forces.
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A Jaish-e-Mohhamed (JeM) militant, identified as Showkat was killed in another ongoing operation that started on September 25 at village Kenigam near Pakharpora in the Budgam-Pulwama belt. Another accomplice of the dead militant, identified as Adnan was still fighting the forces.
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September - 26 
Daily Excelsior reports that three militants were killed during an ongoing encounter at Laanz in the upper ridges of Bandipore-Kangan belt on September 25. The encounter started after troops, on receiving information about a group of six militants being holed up in a hideout in the area launched a c
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Daily Excelsior reports that three militants were killed during an ongoing encounter at Laanz in the upper ridges of Bandipore-Kangan belt on September 25. The encounter started after troops, on receiving information about a group of six militants being holed up in a hideout in the area launched a cordon and search operation and were fired upon by the militants.
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September - 26 September - 27
Daily Excelsior reports nine militants were killed in four different operations in the State on September 26 and 27. A soldier was killed in an encounter in the Kangan-Bandipore belt. Five militants were killed in a fierce gunbattle in Laanz forest area in the Kangan-Bandipore belt till late Septem
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Daily Excelsior reports nine militants were killed in four different operations in the State on September 26 and 27. A soldier was killed in an encounter in the Kangan-Bandipore belt. Five militants were killed in a fierce gunbattle in Laanz forest area in the Kangan-Bandipore belt till late September 27. The operation had started on September 26 night after security forces received information regarding the movement of a number of Pakistani and local militants at the high altitude 'Laanz' area, between Bandipore and Kangan. While three militants were killed on September 26 and two more were killed on September 27. Five more militants were believed to be still trapped in the high-altitude terrain. Three soldiers sustained injuries in the encounter and one of them, Havildar Bahadur Singh succumbed to injuries while under treatment.
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September - 27 
Another encounter that followed the tip off that two militants were hiding in Kadipora village of Pulwama district led to the killing of one militant. The other militant managed to escape.
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Another encounter that followed the tip off that two militants were hiding in Kadipora village of Pulwama district led to the killing of one militant. The other militant managed to escape.
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September - 27 
The continuing encounter at Kenigam in the Pakharpora-Rajpora belt of south Kashmir ended on September 27 afternoon and dead bodies of both the holed up Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were recovered. The slain militants were identified as Shaukat Ahmed Dar of Pulwama, and Adnan Bhai of Balochistan
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The continuing encounter at Kenigam in the Pakharpora-Rajpora belt of south Kashmir ended on September 27 afternoon and dead bodies of both the holed up Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were recovered. The slain militants were identified as Shaukat Ahmed Dar of Pulwama, and Adnan Bhai of Balochistan in Pakistan. Three Army personnel and a civilian sustained injuries in the gunbattle. Later an explosion occurred when residents were clearing the rubble injuring 16 persons.
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September - 30 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled an attempt by a group of Pakistan trained militants to infiltrate into Indian territory from Kanachak sector along the International Border on September 30-night, reports Daily Excelsior. After a heavy exchange of firing, the militants were reported t
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled an attempt by a group of Pakistan trained militants to infiltrate into Indian territory from Kanachak sector along the International Border on September 30-night, reports Daily Excelsior. After a heavy exchange of firing, the militants were reported to have escaped back to Pakistan. Sources said a vehicle of Rangers was also seen moving towards Pakistan’s Rehal post during exchange of firing which indicated that the militants might have been whisked away by the Rangers in a bullet proof after firing by the BSF personnel.
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October - 2 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during in an encounter with Police and Army in dense apple orchards near Drawni at Nagbal in Zainapora locality of Shopian district on October 2-night, according to Daily Excelsior. They were identified as Abdullah and Rayees Ahmed. Abdullah was a Paki
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during in an encounter with Police and Army in dense apple orchards near Drawni at Nagbal in Zainapora locality of Shopian district on October 2-night, according to Daily Excelsior. They were identified as Abdullah and Rayees Ahmed. Abdullah was a Pakistani national. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 4 
A top militant commander of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Ibrar Ahmed alias Abu Ubaid, was shot dead by security force personnel during an encounter at Dodimal in Targain area of Budhal in the Rajouri district on October 4-morning, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A top militant commander of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Ibrar Ahmed alias Abu Ubaid, was shot dead by security force personnel during an encounter at Dodimal in Targain area of Budhal in the Rajouri district on October 4-morning, according to Daily Excelsior.
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October - 5 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a Pakistani national, were shot dead by a joint force of the Army and Police during an encounter at village Khail in Chanunta area under Ramnagar tehsil (revenue division ) of Udhampur district on October 5, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a Pakistani national, were shot dead by a joint force of the Army and Police during an encounter at village Khail in Chanunta area under Ramnagar tehsil (revenue division ) of Udhampur district on October 5, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 6 
A Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM) militant, Wahab alias Ali Khubaib, was killed and a trooper was wounded during an encounter between troops of Rashtriya Rifles 52 Battalion and three militants in two isolated houses at village Manz-Seer in outskirts of Sopore township in the Baramulla district on Octobe
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A Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM) militant, Wahab alias Ali Khubaib, was killed and a trooper was wounded during an encounter between troops of Rashtriya Rifles 52 Battalion and three militants in two isolated houses at village Manz-Seer in outskirts of Sopore township in the Baramulla district on October 6- evening.
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October - 6 
A militant, Shakeel Mohammad, was killed in an encounter with Army in Lolab valley of Kupwara district on October 6, according to Daily Times. A photo identity card, one AK rifle with two magazines, 52 rounds of ammunition and a pouch were recovered from his possession, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A militant, Shakeel Mohammad, was killed in an encounter with Army in Lolab valley of Kupwara district on October 6, according to Daily Times. A photo identity card, one AK rifle with two magazines, 52 rounds of ammunition and a pouch were recovered from his possession, according to Daily Excelsior. Shakeel reportedly belonging to the State of Kerala. Senior Police and Army officials declined to be on record but revealed that Shakeel was believed to be the first Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre to have been killed by security forces in an encounter in Jammu & Kashmir. Meanwhile, four accomplices of Shakeel were trapped in another encounter in Dever area of Lolab on October 6-evening. The report added that the Army had "strong suspicion" that others too could be IM's cadres from Kerala.
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October - 7 
Two militants, including a self-styled commander of the Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM), were killed in two separate gun-battles with security forces in Baramulla and Kupwara districts of North Kashmir, reports the Hindu.
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Two militants, including a self-styled commander of the Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM), were killed in two separate gun-battles with security forces in Baramulla and Kupwara districts of North Kashmir, reports the Hindu.
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October - 9 
Security forces shot dead the ‘chief commander’ of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Zaheer Ahmad alias Pasha, and his accomplice, Saifullah alias Shoukat Bhai alias Faisal, during a five-hour gun battle on October 9 at Ganie Mohalla Warpora in the Sopore area of Baramulla dis
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Security forces shot dead the ‘chief commander’ of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Zaheer Ahmad alias Pasha, and his accomplice, Saifullah alias Shoukat Bhai alias Faisal, during a five-hour gun battle on October 9 at Ganie Mohalla Warpora in the Sopore area of Baramulla district, reports Daily Excelsior. The duos were Pakistani nationals. Two AK assault rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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October - 10 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Moeen, was shot dead in an encounter with security forces (SFs) at Khellen Litter in the Pulwama district on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Moeen, was shot dead in an encounter with security forces (SFs) at Khellen Litter in the Pulwama district on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 10 October - 11
Another LeT militant was killed in the ongoing operation at Khellan Litter in the Pulwama district on October 11, raising the toll in the gunbattle, which started on October 10, to two.
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Another LeT militant was killed in the ongoing operation at Khellan Litter in the Pulwama district on October 11, raising the toll in the gunbattle, which started on October 10, to two.
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October - 11 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and a police constable, Nazir Ahmad, was wounded during an encounter at Badli Beri near Sogam in the Kupwara district on October 11, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were Pakistani nationals, identified as Abu Hafiz, Hafiz and Saqib.
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and a police constable, Nazir Ahmad, was wounded during an encounter at Badli Beri near Sogam in the Kupwara district on October 11, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were Pakistani nationals, identified as Abu Hafiz, Hafiz and Saqib. Three AK rifles, six magazines, 232 rounds and a UBGL were recovered from their possession.
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October - 14 
A separate incident, an Army trooper was killed in an encounter with the militants in Bandipora. The militants, however, managed to escape.
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A separate incident, an Army trooper was killed in an encounter with the militants in Bandipora. The militants, however, managed to escape.
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October - 14 
Another encounter took place between militants and the troops of 59 Rastriya Rifles joined by police at Angrola Top in Sonabag area of Mahore in Reasi district last night. However, during the encounter, the militants managed to escape leaving behind two AK magazines, 60 rounds, one I Com radio set,
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Another encounter took place between militants and the troops of 59 Rastriya Rifles joined by police at Angrola Top in Sonabag area of Mahore in Reasi district last night. However, during the encounter, the militants managed to escape leaving behind two AK magazines, 60 rounds, one I Com radio set, one grenade, one binocular, one mobile set with SIM card, one folding television set, two blankets and three shawls, which have been seized by security forces.
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October - 14 
Two hardcore militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and an Army soldier were killed in a fierce gun battle at Sangiot village in the Kalaban area of Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) in Poonch district on October 14, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter started when the Army and the police interce
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Two hardcore militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and an Army soldier were killed in a fierce gun battle at Sangiot village in the Kalaban area of Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) in Poonch district on October 14, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter started when the Army and the police intercepted a group of militants about a couple of kilometres from the Line of Control (LoC) while trying to infiltrate. One of the two militants has been identified as Zaffa Shah, a top LeT commander hailing from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The identity of his associate has not been ascertained so far but he too was believed to be a LeT activist. At least two to the three more militants were still hiding. Recoveries made from the encounter site so far include two AK rifles and two magazines.
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October - 15 
Another encounter was continuing between Army and militants at Saj village in Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri district since October 15-morning. Two militants were trapped in the encounter.
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Another encounter was continuing between Army and militants at Saj village in Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri district since October 15-morning. Two militants were trapped in the encounter.
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October - 15 
One militant was killed by security forces during an encounter at Keri sector in the Rajouri district on October 15-afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter began when around five militants were trying to infiltrate from Line of Control (LoC). The report added that the encounter was still c
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One militant was killed by security forces during an encounter at Keri sector in the Rajouri district on October 15-afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter began when around five militants were trying to infiltrate from Line of Control (LoC). The report added that the encounter was still continuing with four other militants. This was fifth successive infiltration bid by the militants in five days from twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.
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October - 15 
The Army on October 15 recovered one Thoraya satellite telephone, three Korean mobile handsets, one rubber stamp bearing name of Zaffa Shah Mujahideen, ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), one Chinese grenade, one pouch, one radio set, two AK magazines and 38 rounds, from Sangiot at Kalaba
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The Army on October 15 recovered one Thoraya satellite telephone, three Korean mobile handsets, one rubber stamp bearing name of Zaffa Shah Mujahideen, ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), one Chinese grenade, one pouch, one radio set, two AK magazines and 38 rounds, from Sangiot at Kalaban under Mendhar tehsil (revenue division) in the Poonch district, where two LeT militants and a soldier were reportedly killed during an encounter on October 14.
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October - 17 
An unidentified militant was killed by a joint force of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) during an encounter at Shumriyal in the Sogam area of Kupwara district on October 17, reports Daily Excelsior.
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An unidentified militant was killed by a joint force of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) during an encounter at Shumriyal in the Sogam area of Kupwara district on October 17, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 18 
Army on October 18 shot dead three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants during an encounter at forward Kas Kancha area in the Keri sector of Rajouri district, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army Major was also injured in the encounter, which started when around eight militants were trying to infiltrate al
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Army on October 18 shot dead three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants during an encounter at forward Kas Kancha area in the Keri sector of Rajouri district, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army Major was also injured in the encounter, which started when around eight militants were trying to infiltrate along the Line of Control (LoC). Miltants reportedly opened fire and lobbed grenades on troops who retaliated. Three AK rifles, three magazines, 74 rounds, one radio set, two mobile phones, letter heads of HM outfit and some eatables were recovered from the encounter site. This was sixth infiltration attempt in last eight days from twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.
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October - 23 
Two militants managed to escape during an encounter between militants and the SFs at Burnsai in the Reasi district, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Two militants managed to escape during an encounter between militants and the SFs at Burnsai in the Reasi district, reports Daily Excelsior.
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October - 23 
Two top HM militants, identified as Mohammad Latief Chohan and Farooq Ahmad Chechi, were killed by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Watlar in the Ganderbal district on October 23, reports Kashmir Times. According to police," Two AK 47 rifles, six magazines, 80 rounds of AK ammunition, tw
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Two top HM militants, identified as Mohammad Latief Chohan and Farooq Ahmad Chechi, were killed by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Watlar in the Ganderbal district on October 23, reports Kashmir Times. According to police," Two AK 47 rifles, six magazines, 80 rounds of AK ammunition, two pouches and literature were recovered from them."
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October - 24 
Another encounter between the army and militants occurred at Jibla Dhok in the Poonch district on October 24. However, militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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Another encounter between the army and militants occurred at Jibla Dhok in the Poonch district on October 24. However, militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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October - 25 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt when they opened fire on four militants trying to infiltrate into Indian territory from Line of Control (LoC) at Zibla dhok in Sabjian belt of Poonch district on October 24-night, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants reportedly managed to retrieve after a brief
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt when they opened fire on four militants trying to infiltrate into Indian territory from Line of Control (LoC) at Zibla dhok in Sabjian belt of Poonch district on October 24-night, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants reportedly managed to retrieve after a brief exchange of fire.
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October - 27 
According to Daily Excelsior, six Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a foreign mercenary, were shot dead the by Army and police during an encounter at Nithan forest in Gokund of Kishtwar district. Four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, nine magazines, 180 rounds, 18 grenades, two radio sets, two
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According to Daily Excelsior, six Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a foreign mercenary, were shot dead the by Army and police during an encounter at Nithan forest in Gokund of Kishtwar district. Four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, nine magazines, 180 rounds, 18 grenades, two radio sets, two mobile phones and a large quantity of other ammunition and explosives were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 27 
Troops on October 27 foiled two major infiltration bids when they shot dead four heavily armed militants in two separate encounters at Keran and Karnah sectors near the Line of Control (LoC) in the frontier district of Kupwara. The report added that about 1500 militants are waiting across the LoC in
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Troops on October 27 foiled two major infiltration bids when they shot dead four heavily armed militants in two separate encounters at Keran and Karnah sectors near the Line of Control (LoC) in the frontier district of Kupwara. The report added that about 1500 militants are waiting across the LoC in different camps to infiltrate into Indian side before the closure of routes due to heavy snowfall.
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October - 29 
A self-styled ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Abdul Rashid alias ‘Majid’, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Nayan-Batpora village in the Pulwama district on October 29-afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the sources,
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A self-styled ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Abdul Rashid alias ‘Majid’, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Nayan-Batpora village in the Pulwama district on October 29-afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. According to the sources, “The encounter broke out at around 7 am when a police party assisted by troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) raided a house adjacent to a school in the village following specific information about presence of the top HM militant there. The security forces asked the hiding militant to surrender but he opened fire and in the ensuing encounter, the self-styled district commander was killed.”
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November - 4 
On November 4- night, the Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration bid of the militants backed by Pakistan Rangers and Army, who had tried to push a group of at least five to six militants from International Border of Makwal in the Niki Tawi area of the Jammu sector, reports Daily Excelsio
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On November 4- night, the Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration bid of the militants backed by Pakistan Rangers and Army, who had tried to push a group of at least five to six militants from International Border of Makwal in the Niki Tawi area of the Jammu sector, reports Daily Excelsior. Two BSF personnel were injured in the firing.
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November - 8 
A day earlier, troops foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of six militants killing four of them in an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) at Sabjian in the Poonch district on November 8, reports Daily Excelsior. While two other militants managed escape, trooper Naib Subedar M.K. Thappa was
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A day earlier, troops foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of six militants killing four of them in an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) at Sabjian in the Poonch district on November 8, reports Daily Excelsior. While two other militants managed escape, trooper Naib Subedar M.K. Thappa was seriously injured during the encounter with the militants. The militants were believed to be the cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit and most of them were the foreign mercenaries. Two AK rifles and a large quantity of ammunition and explosives were recovered from the killed militants.
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November - 16 
A militant, identified as Nayak Uma, was killed in a gunfight in the forest of Bari, reports Kahmir Times. According to sources, the slain militant is a resident of Assam.
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A militant, identified as Nayak Uma, was killed in a gunfight in the forest of Bari, reports Kahmir Times. According to sources, the slain militant is a resident of Assam.
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November - 16 
One trooper was killed in an encounter between the security forces (SFs) and militants near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on November 16, reports Times of India. The encounter occurred when the SFs opened fire on a group of militants who tried to enter into this side to sabotage the e
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One trooper was killed in an encounter between the security forces (SFs) and militants near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on November 16, reports Times of India. The encounter occurred when the SFs opened fire on a group of militants who tried to enter into this side to sabotage the election process in the Berirukh area in Mendhar assembly constituency.
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November - 18 
An official spokesman said that three terrorists were killed in an encounter with the Army at Bali Behak in the Baramulla district on November 18, Daily Excelsior reported. In the gun battle, one soldier was also killed. The security forces recovered three AK rifles, three magazines, 207 rounds, one
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An official spokesman said that three terrorists were killed in an encounter with the Army at Bali Behak in the Baramulla district on November 18, Daily Excelsior reported. In the gun battle, one soldier was also killed. The security forces recovered three AK rifles, three magazines, 207 rounds, one pistol, two magazines, three rounds, five hand grenades, one wireless set, one mobile phone, two batteries, Rs 10,000 Indian currency and Rs 100 Pakistan currency from the slain terrorists’ possession.
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November - 20 
A woman militant from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) was among a group of four militants trapped at Chajla village in the Mendhar Tehsil (revenue division) of Poonch district in an encounter with the SFs on November 20. Official sources said the group of four Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, includ
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A woman militant from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) was among a group of four militants trapped at Chajla village in the Mendhar Tehsil (revenue division) of Poonch district in an encounter with the SFs on November 20. Official sources said the group of four Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a woman, has been engaged in a gun-battle with troops at Chajla since the morning. One of the militants, identified as Abdullah, was reportedly wounded in the encounter but he was carried away by his colleagues. The group was reported to have infiltrated from Behri Rakh in Mendhar sector about four days back. In initial round of firing with the militants, an Army soldier, Van Lal Huma, was killed.
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November - 27 
A soldier was wounded when some unidentified gunmen opened fire on the patrol party of the army from across the India-Pakistan border in Khour area of Akhnoor on November 27-night, Kashmir Times reported. Official sources in Jammu said that unidentified assailants fired indiscriminately from across
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A soldier was wounded when some unidentified gunmen opened fire on the patrol party of the army from across the India-Pakistan border in Khour area of Akhnoor on November 27-night, Kashmir Times reported. Official sources in Jammu said that unidentified assailants fired indiscriminately from across the border on the army patrol party at the Border out Post in Khour along the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector of Jammu district. The exchange of fire between the two sides continued from fifteen minutes.
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November - 28 
On November 28, security forces killed seven militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in two separate gun-battles in the Bandipora and Awantipore areas, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Bandipora Police launched a cordon-and-search operation immed
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On November 28, security forces killed seven militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in two separate gun-battles in the Bandipora and Awantipore areas, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Bandipora Police launched a cordon-and-search operation immediately after receiving specific information regarding the presence of a heavily armed group of Pakistani militants at Gujjar Patti Shogbaba Sahib. During the search operation, an encounter occurred between the holed up militants and SFs that lasted for 15 hours. Sources said that five militants were killed when troops destroyed their hideouts in two residential houses of Lateef Khan and Bashir Khan besides two cowsheds. According to Police, all the five were Pakistani cadres of the LeT. They added that five AK-47 rifles, 13 magazines, cellular phones and a GPS set were recovered from the possession of slain militants. In another incident, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Awantipore Police targeted a militant hideout at Punzgam in the Pulwama district and shot dead two LeT militants who were hiding at a house in the neighbourhood. Officials identified one of the duo as Rayees Ahmed Wagay of Punzgam and said his associate was a Pakistani national.
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December - 5 
Two of the senior most commanders of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), who are both believed to be Pakistani nationals, were shot dead in a fierce gunbattle with Police and Army in Lolab valley of Kupwara district in late December 5-night, reports Daily Excelsior. With the help of residents, they were ide
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Two of the senior most commanders of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), who are both believed to be Pakistani nationals, were shot dead in a fierce gunbattle with Police and Army in Lolab valley of Kupwara district in late December 5-night, reports Daily Excelsior. With the help of residents, they were identified as Harkat-ul-Mujahideen's "Divisional Commander" for North Kashmir, Najeebullah alias Doctor and "District Commander" for Lolab, Islam alias Ustad. Identification from independent sources was not possible. Both had been active in Kupwara district in the last more than five years. They were allegedly involved in a number of attacks on armed forces, including incidents of grenade throwing.
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December - 10 
A soldier of the Rashtriya Rifles was injured in an encounter with the militants at Chatru in Kishtwar District on December 10, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said troops intercepted a group of two to three militants at Chatru and engaged them in an encounter which continued for two hour
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A soldier of the Rashtriya Rifles was injured in an encounter with the militants at Chatru in Kishtwar District on December 10, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said troops intercepted a group of two to three militants at Chatru and engaged them in an encounter which continued for two hours. In heavy exchange of firing, a soldier, identified as Dina Karan, was wounded. The militants, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 18 December - 19
Two more top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a ‘tehsil commander’, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Kairni in the Bharat area of Doda District on the morning of December 19, Daily Excelsior reported. With this, the death toll in two operations during the
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Two more top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a ‘tehsil commander’, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Kairni in the Bharat area of Doda District on the morning of December 19, Daily Excelsior reported. With this, the death toll in two operations during the last two days has increased to five, including four LeT commanders and an Army soldier. A Special Police Officer, Rakesh Kumar, was wounded in the operation on December 19. Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda), Prabhat Singh, said SFs, who had launched a search operation at Kairni on December 18 and shot dead a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the LeT, Mohammed Iqbal Malik alias Abu Umair, resumed the search the next morning. The militants, who had slipped into Kairni forests, were pursued in the morning and finally engaged in a gun-battle by a joint team of police, Rashtriya Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force. In the over two hour long encounter, the two remaining militants were killed, Prabhat Singh said. The duo was identified as Mohammed Ashraf, a ‘tehsil commander’, and Nawaz Ahmed Mir alias Abu Murshid. Recoveries made from the slain militants include three AK-56 rifles, four magazines, 76 rounds, eight grenades, one radio set, two mobile telephones and some incriminating documents.
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December - 19 
In another joint operation carried out by Army and police, an unidentified LeT ‘commander’ and a Territorial Army soldier were killed at village Kairni in the Bharat area of Doda District. Sources said a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the LeT outfit, Iqbal Malik alias Abu Umeir, and his two associ
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In another joint operation carried out by Army and police, an unidentified LeT ‘commander’ and a Territorial Army soldier were killed at village Kairni in the Bharat area of Doda District. Sources said a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the LeT outfit, Iqbal Malik alias Abu Umeir, and his two associates were trapped by the troops at Kairni. In the initial round of cross-firing, the unidentified LeT commander and an Army soldier were killed while two militants were still holed-up in the area. The troops were, till last reports came in, searching for the two remaining militants, including Abu Umeir. Identity of slain militant has not been established so far. One AK rifle and some ammunition have been recovered from him.
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December - 19 
Police in the Doda District killed two top militant commanders of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, including Saifullah Qari, a Pakistani, in two gun-battles at Krara and Bharat on December 19, Daily Excelsior reported. A trooper of Territorial Army was also killed in one of the incidents. Senio
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Police in the Doda District killed two top militant commanders of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, including Saifullah Qari, a Pakistani, in two gun-battles at Krara and Bharat on December 19, Daily Excelsior reported. A trooper of Territorial Army was also killed in one of the incidents. Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda), Prabhat Singh, said a Police team cordoned off village Amritgarh under the jurisdiction of Krara police post after receiving information that Saifullah Qari along with his two bodyguards had sneaked into the area. In the ensuing encounter that lasted for more than two hours, Saifullah Qari, an ‘assistant divisional commander’, was killed. However, two bodyguards of Qari, who was involved in a series of subversive activities across Doda and Kishtwar Districts during last several years, managed to escape during the encounter. One AK-47 rifle, three magazines, two diaries, one mobile telephone and a radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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