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Operation to eliminate terrorists enters fifth day in J-K's Anantnag

The operation to flush out terrorists hiding in Gadole forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district entered the fifth day on Sunday as security forces widened the area of operation to neighbouring villages and fired several mortar shells towards the forest, officials said. Security forces are using drones and helicopters for surveillance of the dense forest area where terrorists are believed to be holed up since Wednesday after killing two Army officers and a deputy superintendent of police in the initial exchange of fire, the officials said. As the assault resumed on Sunday morning, the security forces fired several mortar shells towards the forest, they said. They said there were several cave-like hideouts in the forest area and drones were being used to pinpoint their locations to carry out attacks on them. Drone footage showed a terrorist running for cover after one such hideout was hit by shells fired by security forces on Friday. The security cordon has been extended

Hizbul affiliated terrorist arrested by UP ATS from J-K's Anantnag district

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen-affiliated terrorist from Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the ATS said that its team went to Jammu and Kashmir and with the help of the local police arrested Firdous Ahmad Dar from Kokernag police station area on Friday. After completing the court process there, the ATS team took Dar in transit remand and brought him to Lucknow on Saturday. The ATS produced the accused in court after getting him medically examined here on Saturday. His arrest came a day after the ATS arrested one Ahmed Raza alias Sharukh, who hails from Muilak Gudia village of Moradabad district, over alleged links with banned terror group Hizbul Mujahideen. During preliminary interrogation, it was found that Dar had called Raza to Anantnag for terror training, the ATS said. It was Dar who got Raza the membership of Hizbul Mujahideen. Based on this information, the ATS sought 14

ADGP Kashmir reviews security measures in Anantnag ahead of Amarnath Yatra

The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar visited South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday to evaluate the security measures put in place for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath ji Yatra (SANJY)-2023 on Monday.Given the importance of SANJY and the security challenges it poses, the ADGP Kashmir's visit aimed to assess the preparations and provide necessary guidance to the officers.The meeting was attended by GoC Victor Force, IG CRPF, IG BSF, Sector commander sector 1 & 3, DIG SKR Anantnag, DIG CRPF Awantipora, DIG CRPF Anantnag DIG ITBP, SSP Anantnag, SSP Kulgam, SSP Awantipora, CO NDRF and other senior officers.The report submitted by the joint team of the Yatra track was also discussed. ADGP directed all SSPs and COs of CAPFs to conduct mock drills and joint briefings on the spot.Recognizing the vital role of public safety, ADGP Vijay Kumar emphasized the need to prioritize the well-being of pilgrims as well as the general public throughout ..

Security forces fired at by militants in J-K's Anantnag; combat underway

An encounter broke out Sunday between the militants and security forces in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The security forces had launched a search and cordon operation in Andan in Sangam area of the district following information about presence of militants there, a police officer said. The operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at the security forces. According to the police, there were no reports of any casualties so far on either side and the combat was still underway.

Policeman injured after militant attack in J-K's Anantnag district

Militants attacked a security forces' party in the Bijbehara area of the south Kashmir district in the evening, they said

LeT 'hybrid' terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu-Kashmir's Anantnag

A "hybrid" terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba, accompanying a police party for identifying a hideout, was killed in an encounter between security forces and ultras in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said. "Hybrid" terrorists are not listed as ultras but are radicalised enough to carry out a terror strike and then slip back into routine life. The "hybrid" terrorist, Sajad Ahmad Tantray alias Furqan, a resident of Shirpora in Kulgam, was involved in the killing of a non-local labourer at Rakhmomen in Anantnag's Bijbehara on November 12, a police spokesperson said. He was arrested and during questioning, he confessed to his involvement in the labourer's killing. At his instance, a pistol used in the commission of the terror crime was recovered, the spokesperson said. Tantray also revealed information about the presence of terrorists in Bijbehara's Cheki Duddo area, he added. On the basis of information provided by Tantray, the police said, a search and cordon opera

Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in J&K's Anantnag

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Vailoo in Komernag area of the district early Tuesday following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. The official said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at the security forces. There are no reports of any casualties so far, he said.

Four terrorists killed in encounters in Anantnag and Shopian in J&K

Four militants from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and al-Badr outfits, including those involved in the killing of an off-duty Territorial Army soldier in Anantnag on Friday

Militants trigger IED blast to target CRPF vehicle in Anantnag, no casualty

Militants targeted a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker vehicle in Pazalpora area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, a police officer said

Four soldiers injured in grenade attack by militants in J-K's Anantnag

The injured soldiers were provided first aid locally and evacuated to 92 Base Hospital here for treatment, the spokesman said

Militants shoot police officer dead in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir

The incident took place in Bijbehara area of the district, a police official said

One terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter between the terrorists and the security forces in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday, officials said

Grenade attack in south Kashmir, traffic policeman among 14 injured

This was the second grenade attack in the valley since the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5

Traffic cop among 14 injured in grenade attack in south Kashmir

This was the second grenade attack in the valley since the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5

Encounter breaks out between militants and forces in Anantnag

As the forces were conducting the search operation, the hiding militants fired at them

Voting picks up in Anantnag by-election

It seemed women were determined to defy the separatists' calls to boycott the elections

Two policemen shot dead in Anantnag

Militants opened fire on a police party at General Bus Stand in Anantnag town