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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2002
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January - 6 
Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Branawar in Budgam district, on January 6. In Poonch district, three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Kalaban forests.
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Branawar in Budgam district, on January 6. In Poonch district, three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Kalaban forests.
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January - 7 
In Poonch district, seven JeM terrorists, including a ‘district commander’, were killed in an encounter at Golad, on January 7. The other slain terrorists included a Kashmiri ‘area commander’ and five Pakistani mercenaries.
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In Poonch district, seven JeM terrorists, including a ‘district commander’, were killed in an encounter at Golad, on January 7. The other slain terrorists included a Kashmiri ‘area commander’ and five Pakistani mercenaries.
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January - 9 
An encounter was continuing in Poonch when last reports came in. News reports said that three unidentified terrorists escaped after opening fire at an SF camp in the area. SF units chased the terrorists and trapped them.
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An encounter was continuing in Poonch when last reports came in. News reports said that three unidentified terrorists escaped after opening fire at an SF camp in the area. SF units chased the terrorists and trapped them.
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January - 13 
On the night of January 13, three SF personnel, including an officer, were killed and three other personnel injured when unidentified terrorists attacked their picket at Khanetar, Poonch. SF sources described the attackers as suicide terrorists, fidayeen, who fired on the picket from a distance and
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On the night of January 13, three SF personnel, including an officer, were killed and three other personnel injured when unidentified terrorists attacked their picket at Khanetar, Poonch. SF sources described the attackers as suicide terrorists, fidayeen, who fired on the picket from a distance and escaped before retaliatory action could be launched. In Baramulla, a SF personnel was injured when unidentified terrorists attacked a search party. One of the attackers was later arrested. A civilian was killed by suspected HM terrorists at Kaintli, Udhampur. Another civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Mangat, Doda.
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January - 20 
In Poonch district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Tila Malhan.
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In Poonch district, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Tila Malhan.
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January - 22 
In another encounter at Solian, Poonch, five foreign LeT mercenaries were killed.
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In another encounter at Solian, Poonch, five foreign LeT mercenaries were killed.
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January - 24 
In another incident, three terrorists, including two foreign mercenaries, were killed in an encounter on the same day at village Sailan in Surankot. The operation was going on till last reports emerged. Four more terrorists of the group are reportedly still hiding in the village. Four AK-56 rifles,
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In another incident, three terrorists, including two foreign mercenaries, were killed in an encounter on the same day at village Sailan in Surankot. The operation was going on till last reports emerged. Four more terrorists of the group are reportedly still hiding in the village. Four AK-56 rifles, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), two radio sets and five hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 28 
In Poonch district, an encounter was reported to be continuing at the Khanater-Dara area. News reports said that while three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed, four more are suspected to be hiding inside a concrete bunker.
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In Poonch district, an encounter was reported to be continuing at the Khanater-Dara area. News reports said that while three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed, four more are suspected to be hiding inside a concrete bunker.
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January - 28 
Three Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Dachi in Poonch district on January 28.
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Three Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter at Dachi in Poonch district on January 28.
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March - 12 
In Poonch district, three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Koteranka. A security force (SF) personnel sustained injuries during the encounter.
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In Poonch district, three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Koteranka. A security force (SF) personnel sustained injuries during the encounter.
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March - 30 
Reports also said an exchange of fire took place between some unidentified terrorists and SFs at Lassana in Surankote tehsil of Poonch on March 30.
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Reports also said an exchange of fire took place between some unidentified terrorists and SFs at Lassana in Surankote tehsil of Poonch on March 30.
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April - 5 April - 6
Eight terrorists were killed in separate encounters in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir, said media reports on April 6, quoting official sources. One terrorist, identified as Ghulam Hassan was killed during search operations at Mughal Maidan near Chhatroo in Doda district of Jammu region on April
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Eight terrorists were killed in separate encounters in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir, said media reports on April 6, quoting official sources. One terrorist, identified as Ghulam Hassan was killed during search operations at Mughal Maidan near Chhatroo in Doda district of Jammu region on April 6. A SF personnel also got injured during the encounter. An unidentified Pakistani terrorist was killed in a separate encounter with the SFs along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Poonch district in Jammu on April 5. He was, reportedly trying to sneak into the Indian side of the border. Another unidentified terrorist was killed by the SFs during the combing operations at Panchwani forest area near Zachaldara in Kupwara on April 5. Five other terrorists were killed elsewhere in the State. Their identity has not been confirmed yet. A SF personnel identified as Sonaullah Bhat was also killed at Hayatpora in Badgam by some unidentified terrorists on April 5. Besides that, those killed in other terrorist-related incidents also included three civilians, added the report. Other information regarding these incidents are not yet confirmed.
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April - 6 
A SF personnel was killed and three others sustained bullet injuries during an encounter at Bankote-Bafliaz in border district of Poonch on April 6. A civilian was injured by two unidentified terrorists at his residence in Surankote on April 6.
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A SF personnel was killed and three others sustained bullet injuries during an encounter at Bankote-Bafliaz in border district of Poonch on April 6. A civilian was injured by two unidentified terrorists at his residence in Surankote on April 6.
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April - 7 
Five unidentified terrorists—four in Salhutri area of Mendhar tehsil and one in Surankote of Poonch district, were killed in separate encounters with the security forces (SFs) on April 7. Four AK rifles with ammunition, one wireless set and six grenades were also recovered from the encounter site. I
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Five unidentified terrorists—four in Salhutri area of Mendhar tehsil and one in Surankote of Poonch district, were killed in separate encounters with the security forces (SFs) on April 7. Four AK rifles with ammunition, one wireless set and six grenades were also recovered from the encounter site. In a separate incident, a security force personnel, two unidentified terrorists and a civilian were killed in a grenade attack by unidentified terrorists at the Barbarshah security camp in Srinagar. Three SF personnel and two civilians were also injured in the attack. A Special Police Officer (SPO) was also killed by the terrorists in Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri. The attempt to blow off a grid station near Gangoo-Lajoora in south Kashmir through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by unidentified terrorists was foiled by the SFs. Meanwhile, four members of a family managed to escape from the captivity of unidentified terrorists in Banihal tehsil of Doda district. They had earlier been abducted on April 5.
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April - 8 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter during a search operation in Gulath village of Mendhar tehsil in Poonch district. Three more terrorists are reported to be hiding. The SF are continuing with the operation in the area. Two AK-47 rifles, one pistol, a wireless set and
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter during a search operation in Gulath village of Mendhar tehsil in Poonch district. Three more terrorists are reported to be hiding. The SF are continuing with the operation in the area. Two AK-47 rifles, one pistol, a wireless set and some ammunition were seized from the encounter site.
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April - 13 
One suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in the Suranthal forests, Surankote tehsil of Poonch district in an encounter on April 13. The encounter occurred during the ongoing search operations by the SFs in the area. Two of the terrorists were killed earlier as has already been report
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One suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in the Suranthal forests, Surankote tehsil of Poonch district in an encounter on April 13. The encounter occurred during the ongoing search operations by the SFs in the area. Two of the terrorists were killed earlier as has already been reported on April 14. Two more terrorists are reportedly still hiding in the forest area and the search is on for them. The SFs also seized two AK-47 rifles, one pistol, six AK magazines and eight detonators from the encounter site.
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April - 13 
Two LeT terrorists, including one of its ‘district commanders’ were killed in an encounter with the SFs at Suranthal in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district.
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Two LeT terrorists, including one of its ‘district commanders’ were killed in an encounter with the SFs at Suranthal in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district.
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April - 15 
Two unidentified terrorists, suspected to be foreign mercenaries and one Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) terrorist were killed in a separate encounter at village Dara Sangla, Poonch district. Seizures in this encounter included one Rocket Projectile Gun (RPG), eight RPG rounds, one AK-56 rifle with two
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Two unidentified terrorists, suspected to be foreign mercenaries and one Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) terrorist were killed in a separate encounter at village Dara Sangla, Poonch district. Seizures in this encounter included one Rocket Projectile Gun (RPG), eight RPG rounds, one AK-56 rifle with two magazines and one Universal Machine Gun (UMG) among others.
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April - 16 
Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Kali Bakri in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district. Some accomplices of the slain terrorists reportedly managed to escape and search is on to nab them. The SFs also seized one Rocket Projectile Gun (RPG), two rockets, three rock
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Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Kali Bakri in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district. Some accomplices of the slain terrorists reportedly managed to escape and search is on to nab them. The SFs also seized one Rocket Projectile Gun (RPG), two rockets, three rocket launchers, one AK-47 rifle with two magazines and eight grenades from the encounter site.
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April - 20 
A woman sustained bullet injuries during an encounter between unidentified terrorists and security forces at Sayeed Mohalla in Poonch on April 20.
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A woman sustained bullet injuries during an encounter between unidentified terrorists and security forces at Sayeed Mohalla in Poonch on April 20.
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April - 21 
According to the media reports, two Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Sarooti village, Poonch district on April 21. Some arms and ammunition were also seized from the encounter site. Two unidentified terrorists were also killed in a separate encounter at Dewar in Kupwa
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According to the media reports, two Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Sarooti village, Poonch district on April 21. Some arms and ammunition were also seized from the encounter site. Two unidentified terrorists were also killed in a separate encounter at Dewar in Kupwara.
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April - 22 
Two unidentified terrorists, suspected foreign mercenaries, were also killed in a separate encounter at Dara Morha near Fazalabad in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district. Two AK-56 rifles and three magazines were seized from the slain terrorists.
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Two unidentified terrorists, suspected foreign mercenaries, were also killed in a separate encounter at Dara Morha near Fazalabad in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district. Two AK-56 rifles and three magazines were seized from the slain terrorists.
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April - 24 
Two foreign mercenaries were killed in an encounter on April 24 in Surankote, Poonch district. Media reports indicated that the terrorists abandoned their hideout in Girangwari, where they had taken shelter since April 23, and fled into the forests. Six terrorists were still reported to be in the fo
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Two foreign mercenaries were killed in an encounter on April 24 in Surankote, Poonch district. Media reports indicated that the terrorists abandoned their hideout in Girangwari, where they had taken shelter since April 23, and fled into the forests. Six terrorists were still reported to be in the forests. So far, security forces had recovered two AK-56 rifles, six magazines, 79 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades and a wireless set from the possession of the slain terrorists.
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April - 27 
According to media reports, six terrorists were killed in an encounter in Sathra village in Poonch on April 27. Reports indicated that SF personnel acting on a tip off that a group of nine foreign mercenaries had infiltrated into Indian territory from the Line of Control (LoC) through Sathra village
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According to media reports, six terrorists were killed in an encounter in Sathra village in Poonch on April 27. Reports indicated that SF personnel acting on a tip off that a group of nine foreign mercenaries had infiltrated into Indian territory from the Line of Control (LoC) through Sathra village of Mandi sector surrounded the village and commenced a search operation. The terrorists, who had taken shelter in some abandoned huts along the Sathra river opened firing on the SFs when they were approaching the river area. Consequent to an encounter, four terrorists were killed. Two more of the group of terrorists who had fled into an adjoining forest area were later killed. Three terrorists remained untraced till last reports came in. Three SF personnel were injured in the encounter. A large cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. Literature seized from the area indicated that the terrorists were affiliated with the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit.
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April - 28 
A JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter at Trangar, Loran in Mandi sector. An AK rifle and a magazine were found in his possession.
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A JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter at Trangar, Loran in Mandi sector. An AK rifle and a magazine were found in his possession.
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April - 28 
Reports indicated that a group of nine foreign mercenaries was spotted by security force (SF) personnel in Dhar Galoon village in the Galuta area of Mendhar sector in Poonch district. In the ensuing encounter, six terrorists were killed while the others managed to escape. Two SF personnel were injur
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Reports indicated that a group of nine foreign mercenaries was spotted by security force (SF) personnel in Dhar Galoon village in the Galuta area of Mendhar sector in Poonch district. In the ensuing encounter, six terrorists were killed while the others managed to escape. Two SF personnel were injured in the incident. All six slain terrorists are reported to be residents of Muzafarrabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). A large cache of arms and ammunition, including four AK-47 rifles, a sniper, 21 AK rounds, 875 other rounds, two sniper magazines, 130 sniper rounds, a Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 18 hand grenades, nine pistol rounds, three wireless sets, six rucksacks, a mobile telephone with three antennas, six walking sticks and 126 cells and some currency were recovered from the encounter site. Two letter heads of the LeT were also recovered. As reported earlier, six foreign mercenaries were killed in an encounter in Sathra village of Mandi sector in Poonch district on April 27.
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April - 29 
A terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed in an encounter at Trangar Loran in Poonch district.
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A terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed in an encounter at Trangar Loran in Poonch district.
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April - 30 
Five SF personnel and 25 civilians sustained injuries in a grenade attack by terrorists followed by an encounter at Surankote, Poonch. Official sources said two terrorists were killed in the encounter.
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Five SF personnel and 25 civilians sustained injuries in a grenade attack by terrorists followed by an encounter at Surankote, Poonch. Official sources said two terrorists were killed in the encounter.
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May - 2 
Official sources indicated that the SFs have launched an operation in the hilly Boriwalli village in Hari Top upon receiving specific information of the terrorists’ movement. The terrorists fled to the upper reaches of the Pir Panjal range consequent to observing the movement of SFs. In the ensuing
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Official sources indicated that the SFs have launched an operation in the hilly Boriwalli village in Hari Top upon receiving specific information of the terrorists’ movement. The terrorists fled to the upper reaches of the Pir Panjal range consequent to observing the movement of SFs. In the ensuing encounter, six terrorists were killed. Search and cordon operations are reportedly continuing in the area as two to three more terrorists had escaped during the encounter. A large cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. All the slain terrorists belonged to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Sources added that search operations have been intensified in the Surankote, Mendhar and Mandi belts of this district consequent to reports of terrorist-presence in some remote villages.
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May - 3 
Seven more Pakistani terrorists of the Hizb-e-Islami were killed in an encounter in the Bhimber Gali Sector of Poonch district on the same day. Giving details of the encounter, official sources indicated that SF personnel had noticed some movement on the Line of Control (LoC) at Panjni in Bhimber Ga
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Seven more Pakistani terrorists of the Hizb-e-Islami were killed in an encounter in the Bhimber Gali Sector of Poonch district on the same day. Giving details of the encounter, official sources indicated that SF personnel had noticed some movement on the Line of Control (LoC) at Panjni in Bhimber Gali Sector. In the ensuing encounter, seven terrorists were killed. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the possession of the slain ultras. Besides arms and ammunition, some propaganda material, diaries and photographs of some other terrorists were also recovered from the encounter site. Brigadier Mahesh Eranna told press personnel that the recovery of propaganda material in the form of stickers bearing some e-mail addresses is being used by terrorists to motivate youths for infiltration. 7
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May - 5 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dhok Wali in the Poonch district on May 5.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dhok Wali in the Poonch district on May 5.
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May - 6 
Another terrorist belonging to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter in Chitty village of Surankote, Poonch district on the same day. An AK-56 rifle, a magazine and two hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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Another terrorist belonging to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter in Chitty village of Surankote, Poonch district on the same day. An AK-56 rifle, a magazine and two hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 7 
Official sources said three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Sau Wali village in the Khanetar area of Poonch on May 7. Three AK-47 rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The encounter was continuing when last reports came in and some more terrorists are reportedl
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Official sources said three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Sau Wali village in the Khanetar area of Poonch on May 7. Three AK-47 rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The encounter was continuing when last reports came in and some more terrorists are reportedly hiding in the village.
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May - 8 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dara Sangla in Surankote, Poonch district on May 8. An AK rifle and a pistol with some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Dara Sangla in Surankote, Poonch district on May 8. An AK rifle and a pistol with some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 14 
Terrorists ambushed an SF patrol party at Dorimal village in the Behrot area under Thanna Mandi police station’s jurisdiction. The terrorists opened indiscriminate firing and lobbed a grenade on the patrol party, which retaliated. An SF personnel was killed and three others injured in the ambush whi
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Terrorists ambushed an SF patrol party at Dorimal village in the Behrot area under Thanna Mandi police station’s jurisdiction. The terrorists opened indiscriminate firing and lobbed a grenade on the patrol party, which retaliated. An SF personnel was killed and three others injured in the ambush while the terrorists managed to escape.
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May - 14 
Five terrorists and an SF personnel were killed and three other SF personnel injured in two separate encounters at Kalakote and Thanna Mandi, on the same day. Official sources said five terrorists were killed in an encounter that occurred at Morha Munnu village in the Taryath area of Kalakote. Two t
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Five terrorists and an SF personnel were killed and three other SF personnel injured in two separate encounters at Kalakote and Thanna Mandi, on the same day. Official sources said five terrorists were killed in an encounter that occurred at Morha Munnu village in the Taryath area of Kalakote. Two terrorists of the group managed to escape towards the nearby forest. Four of the slain terrorists were ascertained as foreign mercenaries belonging to the Harkat-ul-Jehad-i-Islami (HuJI) outfit. Some arms, ammunition and a wireless set were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 17 
Three foreign mercenaries of the JeM were killed in an encounter at Pathian Wali in the Lassana area of Surankote in Poonch district. Two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site. Two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 25 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade were recove
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Three foreign mercenaries of the JeM were killed in an encounter at Pathian Wali in the Lassana area of Surankote in Poonch district. Two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site. Two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 25 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 25 
Reports from Poonch have indicated that Dillawar Shikari, an ‘area commander’ of the Tehreek-ul-Jehad (TuJ) and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter on May 25 at Duma Mohalla in the Gursai area of Mendhar. SFs launched a search operation in Duma Mohalla after securing specific
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Reports from Poonch have indicated that Dillawar Shikari, an ‘area commander’ of the Tehreek-ul-Jehad (TuJ) and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter on May 25 at Duma Mohalla in the Gursai area of Mendhar. SFs launched a search operation in Duma Mohalla after securing specific information regarding the presence of Dillawar Shikari in a house along with his associates. Two associates of Shikari managed to escape during cross-firing and could not be traced in the follow-up search operation launched by SFs. One AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 40 rounds, one wireless set and some cassettes were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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May - 25 
Three terrorists were killed at Thandi Kassi in the Sheen Dhara village under jurisdiction of Poonch police station. Of the three slain terrorists, one had been identified as Mohammed Islam, an ‘area commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site
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Three terrorists were killed at Thandi Kassi in the Sheen Dhara village under jurisdiction of Poonch police station. Of the three slain terrorists, one had been identified as Mohammed Islam, an ‘area commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 26 
Media reports indicated that a joint operation was launched by different wings of the security forces (SFs) to arrest two suspects hiding in the general area of Sidra Thandi under the jurisdiction of Poonch police station. The SFs cordoned off the area and asked the two terrorists to surrender. Both
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Media reports indicated that a joint operation was launched by different wings of the security forces (SFs) to arrest two suspects hiding in the general area of Sidra Thandi under the jurisdiction of Poonch police station. The SFs cordoned off the area and asked the two terrorists to surrender. Both the terrorists were killed in the ensuing encounter. Security forces have recovered two AK 56 rifles, four AK magazines, 180 rounds of AK ammunition, four hand grenades, a wireless set, a torch and two pouches from the possession of the slain terrorists.
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May - 30 
An LeT terrorist was killed in an encounter in Mendhar, Poonch district. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. Two associates of the slain terrorist escaped during the encounter.
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An LeT terrorist was killed in an encounter in Mendhar, Poonch district. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. Two associates of the slain terrorist escaped during the encounter.
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May - 31 
Five Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured following an ambush laid by unidentified terrorists––suspected foreign mercenaries, at Doprian, Khanetar area, Poonch, on May 31. Reports quoting official sources said the incident occurred when an SPOs patrol party came under heavy firing and gren
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Five Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured following an ambush laid by unidentified terrorists––suspected foreign mercenaries, at Doprian, Khanetar area, Poonch, on May 31. Reports quoting official sources said the incident occurred when an SPOs patrol party came under heavy firing and grenades, too, were lobbed at them. Even though security forces (SFs) returned fire, the terrorists reportedly managed to escape. The SF personnel were later admitted to a hospital. Two of them are reported to be serious. A search operation was on when reports last came in.
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July - 1 
Two hard-core terrorists belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist outfit were killed in an encounter in the Pir Panjal range of Poonch district on July 1. An official spokesperson said, acting on a tip-off that a group of HM terrorists were hiding in the mountains, security forces (SFs) la
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Two hard-core terrorists belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist outfit were killed in an encounter in the Pir Panjal range of Poonch district on July 1. An official spokesperson said, acting on a tip-off that a group of HM terrorists were hiding in the mountains, security forces (SFs) launched an operation to flush them out. As the SF personnel reached their target area, they were fired upon by the terrorists. In the ensuing encounter, the two terrorists were killed. The slain terrorists were identified as Sahil Fazal and Jamil Hamid, residents of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 2 
Official sources said two terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter on July 2 at Angan Pathri in the Sabjian area of Mandi sector in Poonch district. With this, a total of nine terrorists have been killed in Angan Pathri during the last eight days. Two AK rifles, two
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Official sources said two terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter on July 2 at Angan Pathri in the Sabjian area of Mandi sector in Poonch district. With this, a total of nine terrorists have been killed in Angan Pathri during the last eight days. Two AK rifles, two radio sets, two pouches and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The identity of the terrorists has not been established thus far but they are believed to be foreign mercenaries.
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July - 4 
Three terrorists, two security force (SF) personnel and two civilians were killed in separate terrorist-related incidents across the State of Jammu and Kashmir on July 4. Two unidentified terrorists and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Control Bomb Post, Poonch district. One SF person
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Three terrorists, two security force (SF) personnel and two civilians were killed in separate terrorist-related incidents across the State of Jammu and Kashmir on July 4. Two unidentified terrorists and an SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Control Bomb Post, Poonch district. One SF personnel was injured during the encounter.
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July - 7 
A terrorist was, meanwhile, killed in an encounter at Angan Pathri in the Pir Panjal range of Mandi sector in Poonch. According to official sources, upon interception him, the security forces (SFs) had asked him to surrender. However, the terrorist, who was in possession of six grenades, started hur
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A terrorist was, meanwhile, killed in an encounter at Angan Pathri in the Pir Panjal range of Mandi sector in Poonch. According to official sources, upon interception him, the security forces (SFs) had asked him to surrender. However, the terrorist, who was in possession of six grenades, started hurling the grenades at the SFs in an attempt to escape. In the ensuing encounter, the terrorist was killed. Sources added that the slain terrorist was reportedly a resident of Bagh district in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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July - 8 
Reports from Poonch, meanwhile, indicated that security forces (SFs) killed an exfiltrator at Bandi Kamba Khan in the Chandrola area of Mandi sector and were, when reports last came in, pursuing five of his associates, who escaped during the gun-battle. Official sources in Poonch said a group of six
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Reports from Poonch, meanwhile, indicated that security forces (SFs) killed an exfiltrator at Bandi Kamba Khan in the Chandrola area of Mandi sector and were, when reports last came in, pursuing five of his associates, who escaped during the gun-battle. Official sources in Poonch said a group of six terrorists, who were reportedly trying to escape back to Pakistan, were noticed by the SFs at Bandi Kamba Khan and the terrorists were engaged in an encounter. One was killed in the exchange of firing while five others escaped. The terrorists were reportedly affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit. An AK-56 rifle and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorist, a suspected Pakistani national.
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July - 11 
Two terrorists, including a ‘deputy district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Sarfaraz Rathore alias Aziz and two security force (SF) personnel were killed while another SF personnel was injured in an encounter at Toti Gali in Surankote on July 11. Official sources said SFs had launched a
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Two terrorists, including a ‘deputy district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Sarfaraz Rathore alias Aziz and two security force (SF) personnel were killed while another SF personnel was injured in an encounter at Toti Gali in Surankote on July 11. Official sources said SFs had launched a search operation in Toti Gali near Chambayar forests, Hari Budha area, Surankote, after securing information on terrorists’ presence. An encounter between the two sides ensued when the terrorists commenced firing on approaching columns of SFs. Resultantly, two terrorists and two SF personnel were killed. Rathore reportedly hailed from the Bagh district in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). A Pika gun, three magazines, 80 ammunition rounds and a wireless set were recovered from his possession. Rathore’s dead associate was identified as Hamza Turkey, a front-ranking terrorist of the Al Jehad, hailing from Pakistan. From his possession, the SFs recovered an AK rifle, 120 ammunition rounds and a wireless set. The other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter site.
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July - 12 
According to media reports, security forces (SFs) on July 12 killed seven hardcore terrorists in the Bafliaz area of Surankote in Poonch district during an encounter. Two SF personnel were also killed while another was injured during the encounter. All slain terrorists were reported to be foreign me
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According to media reports, security forces (SFs) on July 12 killed seven hardcore terrorists in the Bafliaz area of Surankote in Poonch district during an encounter. Two SF personnel were also killed while another was injured during the encounter. All slain terrorists were reported to be foreign mercenaries. Unconfirmed reports said that three civilians were also killed in the exchange of firing but there was no official confirmation of this report. SFs had launched a search operation in Ranjiti Dhok and Hill Kaka in upper reaches of Bafliaz area of Surankote based on information that a group of foreign mercenaries was hiding in the two villages for the past one week and were reportedly planning to carry out a major terrorist attack in the next couple of days. The terrorists having observed movement of the SF personnel were attempting to escape towards a forest area when they were challenged and asked to surrender by the SFs. However, the terrorists commenced heavy firing on the SF personnel, who retaliated. Simultaneously, a separate team of SFs intercepted another group of terrorists in the adjoining Hill Kaka area in Bafliaz and engaged them in an encounter. Seven terrorists, including five terrorists were killed in Ranjiti Dhok while two others were killed in Hill Kaka. Two SF personnel were also killed during the encounter while another was injured. The SFs also recovered four AK rifles, one Pika gun, one sniper rifle, one pistol, two wireless sets, five hand grenades, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 2.5 kg, 200 AK rounds and 10 magazines from the encounter site. Official sources have indicated that the slain terrorists were believed to be foreign mercenaries, affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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July - 15 
Security force (SF) personnel killed six terrorists on July 15 across and Poonch districts and foiled terrorists’ plot to target the Sarthal Mata pilgrimage by defusing a powerful explosive device planted on the yatra track. Official sources said SFs killed three Pakistan-based terrorists after an e
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Security force (SF) personnel killed six terrorists on July 15 across and Poonch districts and foiled terrorists’ plot to target the Sarthal Mata pilgrimage by defusing a powerful explosive device planted on the yatra track. Official sources said SFs killed three Pakistan-based terrorists after an encounter at Angan Pathri in the Mandi sector of Poonch district. The terrorists were killed when their SFs destroyed their hideout after securing information about their presence in Angan Pathri, Pir Panjal range. Three AK-56 rifles, three magazines, 38 rounds and a wireless set were recovered from the possession of slain terrorists.
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July - 16 
Two hardcore terrorists of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist outfit were killed in an encounter at Chhamb Kailan Dhok in Loran area of Poonch district, on July 16. Two other terrorists of the group, however, managed to escape from the encounter site. An AK-56 rifle with four magazi
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Two hardcore terrorists of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist outfit were killed in an encounter at Chhamb Kailan Dhok in Loran area of Poonch district, on July 16. Two other terrorists of the group, however, managed to escape from the encounter site. An AK-56 rifle with four magazines and 100 rounds, a pistol with a magazine and eight rounds, a hand grenade and a pouch were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 17 
Two foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and four security force (SF) personnel injured in an encounter at Dana Thappa in the Sabjian belt of Poonch district, also on July 17. SF personnel had laid a cordon at Dana Thappa on a tip-o
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Two foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and four security force (SF) personnel injured in an encounter at Dana Thappa in the Sabjian belt of Poonch district, also on July 17. SF personnel had laid a cordon at Dana Thappa on a tip-off that a group of terrorists were intending to carry out an attack on civilians in the area. SFs recovered an AK-47 rifle with two magazines, two hand grenades, two Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs), a wireless set, a pouch and a bag from the encounter site. At least two other terrorists reportedly managed to escape during the encounter.
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July - 26 
The overnight encounter between terrorists and security forces (SFs) at the residence of an NC Block president in Budgam has claimed the lives of two terrorists. Official sources said SFs had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Galwanpora village, near Budgam, after receiving information that
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The overnight encounter between terrorists and security forces (SFs) at the residence of an NC Block president in Budgam has claimed the lives of two terrorists. Official sources said SFs had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Galwanpora village, near Budgam, after receiving information that a group of Al-Badr terrorists were present at the residence of the NC’s Block president, Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir. Separately, a group of approximately five terrorists abducted and later killed a civilian at Sangiot village in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. The terrorists subsequently escaped.
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July - 29 
SF personnel was killed in an encounter in Marhot area, Surankote. The encounter was continuing when reports last came in.
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SF personnel was killed in an encounter in Marhot area, Surankote. The encounter was continuing when reports last came in.
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July - 30 
Security Forces repulsed a terrorist attack on the Special Operations Group (SOG) Headquarters in Surankote. Official sources said terrorists had attacked with grenades the headquarters and the Surankote police station located on the same premises. The terrorists subsequently managed to escape from
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Security Forces repulsed a terrorist attack on the Special Operations Group (SOG) Headquarters in Surankote. Official sources said terrorists had attacked with grenades the headquarters and the Surankote police station located on the same premises. The terrorists subsequently managed to escape from the incident site.
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August - 7 
Five terrorists who had recently infiltrated into the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir and two security force (SF) personnel were killed, while three more SF personnel were injured in an encounter in Lohara Gali, Mankot area, on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector, Poonch district. The enco
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Five terrorists who had recently infiltrated into the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir and two security force (SF) personnel were killed, while three more SF personnel were injured in an encounter in Lohara Gali, Mankot area, on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector, Poonch district. The encounter was continuing when last reports came in, and SFs were looking for three more infiltrators, who had reportedly taken shelter in a forest area in Mankot. Official sources said SFs commenced search operations after spotting a group of terrorists attempting to breach the LoC and sneak into Indian territory from the Taiyan post in Lohara Gali, Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). These sources added that all five slain terrorists were foreign mercenaries of either the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) or the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). A large cache of weaponry, including five assault rifles, 17 magazines, two wireless sets and three boxes of ammunition have been recovered from the encounter-site, thus far.
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August - 8 
A terrorist while attempting to infiltrate was killed in an encounter in Salhutri village on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jhalas sector of Poonch district. His associates reportedly managed to escape back to Pakistan after retaliatory firing by the SFs. One AK rifle and a box of ammunition were reco
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A terrorist while attempting to infiltrate was killed in an encounter in Salhutri village on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jhalas sector of Poonch district. His associates reportedly managed to escape back to Pakistan after retaliatory firing by the SFs. One AK rifle and a box of ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. According to official sources, this was the second infiltration attempt foiled by SFs in the Poonch sector. As reported earlier, five infiltrators were killed on the LoC in the Mankot area of Mendhar sector on August 7.
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August - 9 
Official sources indicated that two more terrorists were killed in separate incidents at Salotri village near Poonch town on the same day.One civilian was killed at Khari Karmara in the Poonch district during an encounter between unidentified terrorists and security forces (SFs). Official sources sa
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Official sources indicated that two more terrorists were killed in separate incidents at Salotri village near Poonch town on the same day.One civilian was killed at Khari Karmara in the Poonch district during an encounter between unidentified terrorists and security forces (SFs). Official sources said the killing was being investigated amidst charges that the slain civilian was an innocent civilian.
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August - 10 
A terrorist was killed and three more, as well as a Special Police Officer (SPO), injured in an encounter in Mangal Narh forests, Khanetar area, Poonch district. However, the injured terrorists managed to escape from the encounter site. The encounter was continuing when reports last came in.
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A terrorist was killed and three more, as well as a Special Police Officer (SPO), injured in an encounter in Mangal Narh forests, Khanetar area, Poonch district. However, the injured terrorists managed to escape from the encounter site. The encounter was continuing when reports last came in.
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Media reports said two civilians were killed during an exchange of fire between security force (SF) personnel and a group of unidentified terrorists at Sheendhara Top in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district on August 16. The police claim that slain civilians were acting as guides of the terrorists who
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Media reports said two civilians were killed during an exchange of fire between security force (SF) personnel and a group of unidentified terrorists at Sheendhara Top in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district on August 16. The police claim that slain civilians were acting as guides of the terrorists who reportedly managed to escape subsequent to the encounter. However, the security forces seized a radio set, one AK 56 magazine and 43 rounds of AK series rifles from the encounter site on August 17.
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August - 27 
According to media reports, security forces (SFs), on August 27, foiled two infiltration attempts in Mendhar and Keri sectors killing seven Pakistan-based terrorists after an exchange of gun fire on the Line of Control (LoC). Infiltrators were reportedly being pushed into the twin border districts o
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According to media reports, security forces (SFs), on August 27, foiled two infiltration attempts in Mendhar and Keri sectors killing seven Pakistan-based terrorists after an exchange of gun fire on the Line of Control (LoC). Infiltrators were reportedly being pushed into the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri by Pakistan Army to intensify violence on the eve of Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. In the first incident, four infiltrators, part of a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) team, were killed and four AK rifles and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site in Mendhar. Another infiltration attempt was foiled in the Keri sector of Rajouri district and three terrorists had been killed thus far, in the Bagla forest area on the LoC, while other infiltrators, whose number could not be ascertained immediately, were being traced. Two AK-56 rifles, an AK-47 rifle, three magazines and a large quantity of explosive material had been recovered from the encounter site.
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September - 3 
A civilian, resident of Mahrot in Surankote, was injured during an encounter between security forces (SFs) and unidentified terrorists in Mahrot, on September 3.
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A civilian, resident of Mahrot in Surankote, was injured during an encounter between security forces (SFs) and unidentified terrorists in Mahrot, on September 3.
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September - 5 
Congress (I) candidate from Surankote Assembly segment Choudhary Mohammed Aslam had a narrow escape in a terrorist attack on his residence at Lassana in Surankote, Poonch district. Security force (SF) personnel deployed at his residence retaliated to firing by terrorists. Exchange of fire between th
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Congress (I) candidate from Surankote Assembly segment Choudhary Mohammed Aslam had a narrow escape in a terrorist attack on his residence at Lassana in Surankote, Poonch district. Security force (SF) personnel deployed at his residence retaliated to firing by terrorists. Exchange of fire between the two sides continued for approximately 20 minutes after which the terrorists escaped. Aslam and his family members escaped unhurt in the attack. Official sources said Aslam was present in the house and was campaigning for his candidature for the State Legislative Assembly elections, scheduled for September 16. Simultaneously, a separate group of terrorists opened fire on a religious place at Dundak near Lassana. However, no damage was caused to the place.
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September - 6 
SF personnel thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Balakote sector in Poonch district by killing three terrorists. Official sources said that SFs noticed a group of seven terrorists attempting to enter the Indian side from the Line of Control (LoC) near the Baryani Panjni post in Balakote sector o
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SF personnel thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Balakote sector in Poonch district by killing three terrorists. Official sources said that SFs noticed a group of seven terrorists attempting to enter the Indian side from the Line of Control (LoC) near the Baryani Panjni post in Balakote sector on September 6 and in the ensuing encounter, three terrorists were killed. Sources added that one more terrorist was still firing at the SF personnel from a forest area while three others appeared to have returned to Pakistan. Thus far, SFs have recovered three AK rifles, nine AK magazines, 850 rounds of ammunition, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), seven UBGL grenades, six hand grenades, one identity card and 10 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from the incident site.
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September - 11 
A campaign-party led by Indian National Congress (Indira) general secretary Ambika Soni and State Congress Committee president Ghulam Nabi Azad was attacked by a group of four terrorists dressed in Army fatigues in Surankote. 10 SF personnel were killed when their vehicle was struck by grenades lobb
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A campaign-party led by Indian National Congress (Indira) general secretary Ambika Soni and State Congress Committee president Ghulam Nabi Azad was attacked by a group of four terrorists dressed in Army fatigues in Surankote. 10 SF personnel were killed when their vehicle was struck by grenades lobbed by terrorist and subsequently fired upon. The Congress leaders had a narrow escape in the attack. Two civilians were also killed, while 22 others sustained injuries. SFs killed two of the attacking-terrorists in retaliatory firing. A search was on for other two terrorists involved in the attack, when reports last came in. The identity of the terrorists could not immediately be established. According to a local police officer, it was for the first time that terrorists struck in the heart of Surankote City.
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September - 21 
Official sources said Abu Talawat, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), and one of his associates were killed by SF personnel during an encounter at Chajlu village in the Mankote area of Poonch district, on September 21. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter
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Official sources said Abu Talawat, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), and one of his associates were killed by SF personnel during an encounter at Chajlu village in the Mankote area of Poonch district, on September 21. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. In another encounter at Barnai Gali in the Balakote area of the same district, two Pakistani terrorists were killed.
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September - 22 
A Pakistani terrorist was killed in an encounter at Dachu-Zainapora in Pulwama district. An AK rifle and some ammunition were recovered from him. Official sources said four more terrorists were killed by SFs in separate encounters at Mandi, Sawjian, and Balakote in Poonch district. Security forces a
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A Pakistani terrorist was killed in an encounter at Dachu-Zainapora in Pulwama district. An AK rifle and some ammunition were recovered from him. Official sources said four more terrorists were killed by SFs in separate encounters at Mandi, Sawjian, and Balakote in Poonch district. Security forces also killed a terrorist at Chapper Gali, Baramulla district.
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September - 24 
29 persons, including 12 civilians and 13 terrorists, were killed in separate incidents across Jammu and Kashmir on September 24, the day of the second phase of polling to the State Legislative Assembly. Security forces (SFs) killed five terrorists during an encounter near the Line of Control (LoC)
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29 persons, including 12 civilians and 13 terrorists, were killed in separate incidents across Jammu and Kashmir on September 24, the day of the second phase of polling to the State Legislative Assembly. Security forces (SFs) killed five terrorists during an encounter near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mengana forest area of Sabjian sector, Poonch district. Official sources said a group of six terrorists were spotted in Mengana forests by SFs deployed at forward locations. Even as the terrorists were asked to surrender, they resorted to indiscriminate firing, In the ensuing encounter, five of them were killed while one managed to escape. A civilian trapped in the cross firing was also killed. Another civilian and an SF personnel were injured in this encounter. Recoveries made from the encounter-site included four pistols with four magazines, an AK rifle, three AK magazines, a wireless set, two grenades, five grenades, an unspecified quantity of ammunition and rupees 5000 in Afghan currency. The slain terrorists were reported to be linked to the Hizb-e-Islami group.
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September - 24 
According to official sources, in an encounter that occurred at Kalatarian in Surankote, Poonch district, a civilian caught in the cross firing was killed. The terrorists, however, managed to escape. Another civilian was killed in exchange of firing between SFs and terrorists at Fagla, the Chingus a
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According to official sources, in an encounter that occurred at Kalatarian in Surankote, Poonch district, a civilian caught in the cross firing was killed. The terrorists, however, managed to escape. Another civilian was killed in exchange of firing between SFs and terrorists at Fagla, the Chingus area, Rajouri district.
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September - 26 
According to official sources, security forces (SFs) engaged a group of six to seven terrorists in the forward village of Tirangwala, Barachar area of Loran, Poonch district, on September 26. The terrorists were reportedly heading to the nearby forests when SFs intercepted them. In the ensuing encou
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According to official sources, security forces (SFs) engaged a group of six to seven terrorists in the forward village of Tirangwala, Barachar area of Loran, Poonch district, on September 26. The terrorists were reportedly heading to the nearby forests when SFs intercepted them. In the ensuing encounter that was continuing when last reports came in, four foreign mercenaries had been killed, thus far. Recoveries made from the encounter-site so far included two AK rifles, four magazines, two hand grenades, 90 AK rounds and some explosives.
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September - 27 
In another incident at Bari Bahak, Surankote area of Poonch district, six Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were trapped by SFs in an encounter. When reports last came in, two terrorists had been killed while another was injured. However, three other terrorists escaped along with their injured colle
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In another incident at Bari Bahak, Surankote area of Poonch district, six Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were trapped by SFs in an encounter. When reports last came in, two terrorists had been killed while another was injured. However, three other terrorists escaped along with their injured colleague and remained untraced thus far. The slain terrorists have been identified as Saifullah, ‘area commander’, and Zubair. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter-site.
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September - 28 
Media reports quoting official sources said a couple was killed by stray bullets during an encounter that occurred between unidentified terrorists and a SF patrol party at Kalaal Mohalla in Morha Bachai area of Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, on September 28.
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Media reports quoting official sources said a couple was killed by stray bullets during an encounter that occurred between unidentified terrorists and a SF patrol party at Kalaal Mohalla in Morha Bachai area of Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, on September 28.
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September - 30 
According to official sources, an Army patrol party was ambushed by a group of unidentified terrorists in Morha village, Bachai, Surankote area of Poonch district, on September 30. In the ensuing encounter, a Major was killed. The terrorists, two or three of whom were suspected to be injured, manage
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According to official sources, an Army patrol party was ambushed by a group of unidentified terrorists in Morha village, Bachai, Surankote area of Poonch district, on September 30. In the ensuing encounter, a Major was killed. The terrorists, two or three of whom were suspected to be injured, managed to escape to an adjoining forest area.
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October - 1 
Two unidentified terrorists––one each at Surankote in Poonch district and Mahore in Udhampur district––were killed in separate encounters on October 1. Two AK rifles, two magazines, 25 rounds and a Chinese hand grenade were seized from their possession. A terrorists-conduit was also arrested with 10
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Two unidentified terrorists––one each at Surankote in Poonch district and Mahore in Udhampur district––were killed in separate encounters on October 1. Two AK rifles, two magazines, 25 rounds and a Chinese hand grenade were seized from their possession. A terrorists-conduit was also arrested with 10 kg RDX, 12 detonators and 15 meters wire.
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October - 2 
Another unidentified terrorist was killed by SFs at Madana village, Surankote area of Poonch district. An AK rifle, three magazines, 61 rounds of ammunition and four hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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Another unidentified terrorist was killed by SFs at Madana village, Surankote area of Poonch district. An AK rifle, three magazines, 61 rounds of ammunition and four hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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October - 2 
Reports from Poonch have indicated that security forces (SFs), on October 2, foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of six to seven terrorists on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jalian area of Mandi sector, Poonch district, killing four terrorists, including two foreign mercenaries. Two of slain
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Reports from Poonch have indicated that security forces (SFs), on October 2, foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of six to seven terrorists on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jalian area of Mandi sector, Poonch district, killing four terrorists, including two foreign mercenaries. Two of slain terrorists have been identified as Abdul Rehman, an ‘area commander’ of the Hizb-e-Islami (HeI), and Showkat Hussain, both residents of Surankote, Poonch. Two to three terrorists of the group reportedly managed to escape into Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). An SF personnel sustained injuries during this incident. Recoveries made from the encounter-site included five AK-47 rifles with 16 magazines and 536 rounds of ammunition, two pistols with five magazines and 90 rounds of ammunition, four anti-tank rifle grenades, two I Com wireless sets, eight hand grenades and two antennas. Two letterheads of the HeI were also recovered from the incident-site.
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October - 3 
Security Force (SF) personnel killed eight terrorists, including an ‘area commander’, when they crossed over to the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC) from Patri area of Balakot, Mendhar sector of Poonch district, on October 3. Two SF personnel were also killed during the encounter.
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Security Force (SF) personnel killed eight terrorists, including an ‘area commander’, when they crossed over to the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC) from Patri area of Balakot, Mendhar sector of Poonch district, on October 3. Two SF personnel were also killed during the encounter.
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October - 9 
One Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel was killed during an encounter at Bari Bahak in the Surankote area of Poonch district. The terrorists managed to escape from the encounter site.
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One Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel was killed during an encounter at Bari Bahak in the Surankote area of Poonch district. The terrorists managed to escape from the encounter site.
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October - 15 
In another encounter, a Hizb-e-Islami terrorist and an SF personnel were killed near the Line of Control (LoC) in Khari Jattan, Khera area of Mendhar sector, Poonch district. An SF personnel sustained injuries in this encounter. The terrorist was part of a group of three to four terrorists, who had
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In another encounter, a Hizb-e-Islami terrorist and an SF personnel were killed near the Line of Control (LoC) in Khari Jattan, Khera area of Mendhar sector, Poonch district. An SF personnel sustained injuries in this encounter. The terrorist was part of a group of three to four terrorists, who had reportedly infiltrated into Indian territory from across the border. The others managed to escape from the incidents-site. An AK rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition, two grenades and a pouch were recovered from the encounter-site.
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October - 15 
Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter after security forces (SFs) destroyed their hideout in Morha Dofali, Surankote area of Poonch district, on October 15. Three AK rifles, nine magazines, a wireless set and seven hand grenades were recovered from the encounter-site. According t
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Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter after security forces (SFs) destroyed their hideout in Morha Dofali, Surankote area of Poonch district, on October 15. Three AK rifles, nine magazines, a wireless set and seven hand grenades were recovered from the encounter-site. According to official sources, the slain terrorists were foreign mercenaries.
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October - 17 
Media reports, quoting official sources, said security forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid by a group of unidentified terrorists in Angan Pathri, Poonch sector. An encounter followed the interception of the group by SFs inside Indian territory on the Line of Control (LoC). Five terrorists of the
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Media reports, quoting official sources, said security forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid by a group of unidentified terrorists in Angan Pathri, Poonch sector. An encounter followed the interception of the group by SFs inside Indian territory on the Line of Control (LoC). Five terrorists of the group were killed in the encounter that reportedly lasted for approximately an hour. Five AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, 340 rounds, eight hand grenades and two wireless sets were also seized from encounter-site. However, some terrorists of the group reportedly escaped; a search was on for them when reports last came.
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October - 20 
Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Sanyee area of Poonch district, on October 20-night. The encounter occurred during a search operation. Further details of the incident are awaited.
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Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Sanyee area of Poonch district, on October 20-night. The encounter occurred during a search operation. Further details of the incident are awaited.
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October - 21 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists opened fire at a security force (SF) patrol party in the Gursie area of the same district. An Army officer was killed in the attack. The terrorists, however, managed to escape even as SFs retaliated and returned fire. A search was on for the terrorists wh
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists opened fire at a security force (SF) patrol party in the Gursie area of the same district. An Army officer was killed in the attack. The terrorists, however, managed to escape even as SFs retaliated and returned fire. A search was on for the terrorists when reports last came in.
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Security forces (SFs) on patrol duty spotted a group of terrorists in Mankot area, Mendhar sector, Poonch district on October 21, and engaged them in an encounter, in which a terrorists and two SF personnel were killed. The other terrorists, however, gave SFs the slip. Sources added that a search wa
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Security forces (SFs) on patrol duty spotted a group of terrorists in Mankot area, Mendhar sector, Poonch district on October 21, and engaged them in an encounter, in which a terrorists and two SF personnel were killed. The other terrorists, however, gave SFs the slip. Sources added that a search was carried out in the area and in the encounter that followed, on October 22, three terrorists were killed. An SF personnel was also killed during this encounter. Sources also said two more SF personnel who sustained injuries were shifted to a hospital. Reports held that the slain terrorists appeared to be Pakistani nationals and were probably affiliated to the Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) terrorist outfit. Three AK rifles, 14 magazines, 461 rounds, three radio sets, INR 53,000 and a rocket with booster were seized from the slain terrorists. A search was still on when reports last came in, as SFs suspect more terrorists to be hiding in the area.
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October - 27 
Another encounter occurred in Bhati Dhar, Mendhar area of Poonch district. Security forces, in retaliatory firing, killed an unidentified terrorist who attacked a search party. A pistol, a magazine with four rounds and two grenades were seized from the slain terrorist. Stray bullets also reportedly
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Another encounter occurred in Bhati Dhar, Mendhar area of Poonch district. Security forces, in retaliatory firing, killed an unidentified terrorist who attacked a search party. A pistol, a magazine with four rounds and two grenades were seized from the slain terrorist. Stray bullets also reportedly killed a civilian identified as Mohammad Mushtaq.
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October - 29 
Reports from south Kashmir, meanwhile, said SF personnel killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter at Mati-Gawran, Kokernag area of Anantnag district. Meanwhile, an SF personnel was killed in an encounter with unidentified terrorists at Ban village, Loran area of Poonch district. According to
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Reports from south Kashmir, meanwhile, said SF personnel killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter at Mati-Gawran, Kokernag area of Anantnag district. Meanwhile, an SF personnel was killed in an encounter with unidentified terrorists at Ban village, Loran area of Poonch district. According to official sources, all three terrorists involved in this encounter managed to escape.
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November - 2 
According to Army sources Indian troops at Chaprian village, Mandi sector, Poonch district, killed 12 terrorists, on November 2. Security forces (SFs) spotted a group of unidentified terrorists that was trying to cross over to Pakistan. SFs asked them to surrender. However, the terrorists opened fir
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According to Army sources Indian troops at Chaprian village, Mandi sector, Poonch district, killed 12 terrorists, on November 2. Security forces (SFs) spotted a group of unidentified terrorists that was trying to cross over to Pakistan. SFs asked them to surrender. However, the terrorists opened fire by taking positions in a nearby forest area. SFs killed 12 terrorists of the group in retaliatory firing. It is suspected that more terrorists are hiding in the area. A search is still on to trace them. Sources maintain that the slain terrorists included fresh recruits and were probably being taken to Pakistan for arms training by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists. Three AK rifles and a huge quantity of ammunition have been seized from the slain terrorists, thus far. Two SF personnel also sustained injuries during the encounter.
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November - 4 
Four civilians were killed and another injured when unidentified terrorists ambushed their vehicle at Madaana village, Surankote area of Poonch district, on November 4. The vehicle was on its way to Chandak from Jammu to transport the dead body of a civilian, official sources said. Following retalia
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Four civilians were killed and another injured when unidentified terrorists ambushed their vehicle at Madaana village, Surankote area of Poonch district, on November 4. The vehicle was on its way to Chandak from Jammu to transport the dead body of a civilian, official sources said. Following retaliatory firing by security forces (SFs) after the attack, the terrorists escaped.
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November - 5 
SF personnel killed three hardcore terrorists, including a ‘district commander’ of the HM, in an encounter at Hari village, Surankote. An SF personnel and a teen-aged girl were also killed in the exchange of fire, while her brother was injured.
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SF personnel killed three hardcore terrorists, including a ‘district commander’ of the HM, in an encounter at Hari village, Surankote. An SF personnel and a teen-aged girl were also killed in the exchange of fire, while her brother was injured.
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November - 6 
In another encounter, a suspected foreign mercenary and an SF personnel were killed in Snehi village, Surankote area of Poonch. The operation in Snehi was in progress, when reports last came in, as three more terrorists were reportedly present in the area. One more terrorist was killed in a separate
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In another encounter, a suspected foreign mercenary and an SF personnel were killed in Snehi village, Surankote area of Poonch. The operation in Snehi was in progress, when reports last came in, as three more terrorists were reportedly present in the area. One more terrorist was killed in a separate encounter in Madhoon village, Topa area of Rajouri district.
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November - 10 
One person was injured in the crossfire between unidentified terrorists and security forces in Gursai, Poonch district.
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One person was injured in the crossfire between unidentified terrorists and security forces in Gursai, Poonch district.
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November - 12 
Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed and two more SF personnel injured in two encounters in Mahore and Khanetar areas, in Udhampur and Poonch districts respectively, on November 12. SFs carried out a search operation in Chajru village, Mahore are
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Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed and two more SF personnel injured in two encounters in Mahore and Khanetar areas, in Udhampur and Poonch districts respectively, on November 12. SFs carried out a search operation in Chajru village, Mahore area, after receiving information that a group of five terrorists were present in the village. Even as SF personnel were nearing the terrorist hideout, they were attacked from inside, said official sources. In the ensuing encounter, two JeM terrorists were killed. Three other terrorists, however, managed to escape from the hideout towards the hilly area of Chajru. An SF personnel was killed and two others injured during this encounter. Two AK-47 rifles, five AK magazines and 117 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the encounter-site. When reports last came in, search operations were on to track down the other terrorists of the group in the upper reaches of Chajru. In another encounter that occurred in Khanetar village, under Poonch police station-jurisdiction, one more Jaish terrorist was killed. An AK-47 rifle, two magazines, two hand grenades a wireless set had been recovered from the incident-site.
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November - 15 
Security forces (SFs), on November 15, killed a foreign mercenary in Karmara area, under Poonch police station’s jurisdiction. The operation was continuing when reports last came in, and SF personnel were searching for two more terrorists, who had escaped during the exchange of fire. Some arms and a
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Security forces (SFs), on November 15, killed a foreign mercenary in Karmara area, under Poonch police station’s jurisdiction. The operation was continuing when reports last came in, and SF personnel were searching for two more terrorists, who had escaped during the exchange of fire. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the incident-site.
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November - 19 
Security force (SF) personnel, on November 19, thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of Pakistani terrorists belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the Balakote sector, Mendhar sector, near the Line of Control (LoC), by killing six of them. An SF personnel was killed while three others we
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Security force (SF) personnel, on November 19, thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of Pakistani terrorists belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the Balakote sector, Mendhar sector, near the Line of Control (LoC), by killing six of them. An SF personnel was killed while three others were injured during this incident. A large cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the incident-site. SF personnel continued a search operation in the Lanjot forest area, where the other terrorists of the group, who managed to escape, are suspected to be hiding.
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November - 30 
Security forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Panjni nullah in Balakote sector, Poonch district, on November 30. Five foreign mercenaries were killed and two SF personnel injured during the encounter. Recoveries made from the spot included five AK rifles and
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Security forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Panjni nullah in Balakote sector, Poonch district, on November 30. Five foreign mercenaries were killed and two SF personnel injured during the encounter. Recoveries made from the spot included five AK rifles and a huge quantity of ammunition and explosives. Though the identity of terrorists has not been established so far, media reports said they belonged to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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December - 7 
According to official sources, security force (SF) personnel, on December 7, raided a terrorist hideout in Rajada Bohriwala village, Surankote area, Poonch district, on securing specific information that a group of terrorists had taken shelter in an abandoned house there with a view to carrying out
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According to official sources, security force (SF) personnel, on December 7, raided a terrorist hideout in Rajada Bohriwala village, Surankote area, Poonch district, on securing specific information that a group of terrorists had taken shelter in an abandoned house there with a view to carrying out some killings. In the ensuing encounter, three terrorists were killed. Sources added that two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter-site. Two AK rifles, a pistol, three AK magazines, a pistol magazine, 39 AK rounds and a wireless set were recovered from the slain terrorists.
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December - 8 
A civilian was killed during exchange of firing between terrorists and security forces in Milan village, Surankote area of Poonch district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape.
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A civilian was killed during exchange of firing between terrorists and security forces in Milan village, Surankote area of Poonch district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape.
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December - 12 
Two terrorists were killed when SF personnel retaliated after being ambushed by a group of terrorists in Surankote, Poonch district. However, three other terrorists of the group managed to escape. An AK-47 rifle, an AK-56 rifle, three magazines, a wireless set and two Chinese hand grenades were reco
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Two terrorists were killed when SF personnel retaliated after being ambushed by a group of terrorists in Surankote, Poonch district. However, three other terrorists of the group managed to escape. An AK-47 rifle, an AK-56 rifle, three magazines, a wireless set and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the encounter-site. Separately, security forces in Kandi area, Rajouri district, killed two more unidentified terrorists.
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December - 13 
Further, one more terrorist, namely Sheikh Mohammed alias Abu Hamza of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), was killed in an encounter in the Surankote area of Poonch district. An AK rifle and two magazines were recovered from him. However, his associate escaped during the cross-firing, official sources
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Further, one more terrorist, namely Sheikh Mohammed alias Abu Hamza of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), was killed in an encounter in the Surankote area of Poonch district. An AK rifle and two magazines were recovered from him. However, his associate escaped during the cross-firing, official sources said.
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December - 15 
A foreign mercenary was killed during an encounter, on December 15, at Niki Mori village, Surankote area of Poonch district. An AK-47 rifle, three magazines and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) were recovered from the encounter-site.
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A foreign mercenary was killed during an encounter, on December 15, at Niki Mori village, Surankote area of Poonch district. An AK-47 rifle, three magazines and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) were recovered from the encounter-site.
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December - 21 
Three terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed and another SF personnel injured during an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Chajla village of Poonch district on December 21. Official sources said that an SF team patrolling a forward village spotted a group of three terr
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Three terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed and another SF personnel injured during an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Chajla village of Poonch district on December 21. Official sources said that an SF team patrolling a forward village spotted a group of three terrorists attempting to infiltrate into Indian Territory in Chajla village. In the ensuing encounter, initially, two terrorists and one SF personnel were killed while three other terrorists managed to escape towards a surrounding forest area. These terrorists were pursued by SFs and one of them was later killed. Two others terrorists, however, remained untraced, sources added. The slain terrorists were reported to be foreign mercenaries of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) group. Recoveries made from their possession included three AK-47 rifles, five magazines, 154 rounds of ammunition, a wireless set, six hand grenades and one compass.
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December - 22 
Official sources said SFs commenced a search operation in Deeda village, Gool area of Udhampur district, after securing information about terrorist movement. In the ensuing encounter, while two terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) group were killed, two others of the group managed to escape. Am
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Official sources said SFs commenced a search operation in Deeda village, Gool area of Udhampur district, after securing information about terrorist movement. In the ensuing encounter, while two terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) group were killed, two others of the group managed to escape. Among the slain terrorists was Mohammed Yaseen Malik alias Shamas-ud-Din, an HM ‘area commander’. Recoveries made from the encounter-site included an AK-56 rifle with three magazines and 60 rounds of ammunition, a .303 rifle with a magazine and 25 rounds and two grenades.
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December - 26 
Security force (SF) personnel on December 26 foiled a massive infiltration attempt by a group of Pakistan trained terrorists and killed six of them on the Line of Control (LoC) near Balnoi, Mendhar area of Poonch sector. Two SF personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were also killed dur
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Security force (SF) personnel on December 26 foiled a massive infiltration attempt by a group of Pakistan trained terrorists and killed six of them on the Line of Control (LoC) near Balnoi, Mendhar area of Poonch sector. Two SF personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were also killed during the operation. Brigadier V K Patil told media-personnel at the encounter site that Pakistani troops were pushing groups of heavily armed infiltrators to the Indian side of the LoC. He also said some more infiltrators were trapped by SFs and were still engaged in the operation, when last reports came in. Five AK-47 rifles, four grenades, 10 magazines, an unspecified quantity of ammunition, wireless sets, eatables, medicines and some Indian and Pakistani currency were recovered from their possession. The slain foreign mercenaries are suspected to be from the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group as discovered from the recovered documents.
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December - 27 
An SF personnel was killed in an encounter with a group of unidentified terrorists at Hari Buddha village, Surankote area of Poonch district. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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An SF personnel was killed in an encounter with a group of unidentified terrorists at Hari Buddha village, Surankote area of Poonch district. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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December - 30 
Another encounter occurred between SFs and a group of three terrorists trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) across the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandi Chechian villages, Poonch sector. In the subsequent encounter, an exfiltrator was killed. Two others, however, escaped into the sur
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Another encounter occurred between SFs and a group of three terrorists trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) across the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandi Chechian villages, Poonch sector. In the subsequent encounter, an exfiltrator was killed. Two others, however, escaped into the surrounding forests and were being searched by the SFs.
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December - 30 
Three terrorists, including an exfiltrator, were killed by security forces (SFs) in separate encounters in Surankote and Bandi Chechian on December 30. Official sources said SFs stormed a terrorist hideout in Borivalli village, Surankote area of Poonch district, and in the ensuing encounter, two ter
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Three terrorists, including an exfiltrator, were killed by security forces (SFs) in separate encounters in Surankote and Bandi Chechian on December 30. Official sources said SFs stormed a terrorist hideout in Borivalli village, Surankote area of Poonch district, and in the ensuing encounter, two terrorists of the Hizb-e-Islami outfit were killed. Recoveries made from their possession included two AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, 209 rounds of ammunition, two sophisticated wireless sets and six hand grenades. Some documents of the Hizb-e-Islami, a Pakistan based terrorist outfit, were also recovered from the hideout. Sources added that both the terrorists were operating in Surankote for the past year and were involved in a series of subversive activities, including attacks on security forces and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts on the Surankote-Poonch road.
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December - 31 
Five persons, including three front ranking terrorists, an Army Captain and a young girl, were killed while four others, including three members of a family, were injured in an encounter in Kalali Morha, Surankote area of Poonch district, on December 31. Official sources said a group of terrorists w
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Five persons, including three front ranking terrorists, an Army Captain and a young girl, were killed while four others, including three members of a family, were injured in an encounter in Kalali Morha, Surankote area of Poonch district, on December 31. Official sources said a group of terrorists with automatic weapons and grenades attacked an Army patrol in Kalali Morha and later escaped. However, they were traced in Marha village after a search operation by security forces (SFs). The terrorists are reported to have held some civilians hostages and used them as human shield to escape again. Even as SFs succeeded in segregating most of the civilians from the terrorists, some others remained in captivity. In the ensuing encounter, while three terrorists, an Army Captain and a young girl were killed, four civilians, including three members of a family, held hostage by the terrorists, were injured. Five other terrorists of the group managed to escape towards a forest area and were being chased by SFs, when reports last came in. The slain terrorists were believed to be foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group. Three AK-56 rifles, seven magazines, 108 rounds of ammunition, a wireless set, 11 hand grenades, a large number of detonators, explosive devices and accessories were recovered from the encounter- site.
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