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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2007
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January - 1 
Security forces (SFs) on January 1 killed a most wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, Shaukat Ahmed Najjar alias Munna Janwari, along with one of his associates in a major gun-battle at Sopore in the Baramulla district, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the troops used armoured vehi
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Security forces (SFs) on January 1 killed a most wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, Shaukat Ahmed Najjar alias Munna Janwari, along with one of his associates in a major gun-battle at Sopore in the Baramulla district, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the troops used armoured vehicles and demolished the non-residential structure of Abdul Aziz Kanjwal in the densely populated Muslim Pir locality with improvised explosive devices. Even as one of the three LeT militants, Jan Mohammad alias Jana Kandru, managed to escape, both his associates were killed. After their bodies were recovered from the rubble, they were identified as Shaukat Ahmed Najjar alias Munna Janwari alias Salfi alias Tawheed and Ghulam Nabi Khuroo alias Lamboo alias Haji alias Shooter alias Suhail. Officials said that over the last one year, Lashkar's fresh recruits, headed by Munna Janwari, had established a strong base and well-connected network of operatives in Sopore area, which, for some, appeared to be a "liberated zone".
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January - 2 
A top militant of the Al Badr outfit, Abu Billal, was shot dead by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Sangiot in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on January 2, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 50 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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A top militant of the Al Badr outfit, Abu Billal, was shot dead by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Sangiot in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on January 2, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 50 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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January - 3 
A Naib Subedar of Army was killed and two other jawans were injured in an encounter with the terrorists of the Pir Panjal Regiment of the Hiz-bul-Mujahideen (HM) at Khadoon in the Budhal area of Rajouri district on January 3, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A Naib Subedar of Army was killed and two other jawans were injured in an encounter with the terrorists of the Pir Panjal Regiment of the Hiz-bul-Mujahideen (HM) at Khadoon in the Budhal area of Rajouri district on January 3, according to Daily Excelsior.
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January - 4 
Security force (SF) personnel killed four top commanders of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami during an encounter at Barf Wali Gali in the Gool area of Udhampur district on January 4, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Abu Salem, a ‘divisional
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Security force (SF) personnel killed four top commanders of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islami during an encounter at Barf Wali Gali in the Gool area of Udhampur district on January 4, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Abu Salem, a ‘divisional commander’ of the HuJI, Abu Sufian, a ‘district commander’ of the JeM, Abu Billal, an ‘area commander’ of JeM, all three Pakistanis and Mohammed Sharief alias Abu Hamza, a ‘group commander’ of JeM. Four AK rifles, eight magazines, 40 rounds and one I Com wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 9 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Kota-Satri village in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on January 9, according to Daily Excelsior. An AK assault rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Kota-Satri village in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on January 9, according to Daily Excelsior. An AK assault rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 11 
Security force (SF) personnel killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter near Handwara in the Kupwara district on January 11, Daily Excelsior reported. A pistol, some ammunition and a radio set were seized from the incident site.
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Security force (SF) personnel killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter near Handwara in the Kupwara district on January 11, Daily Excelsior reported. A pistol, some ammunition and a radio set were seized from the incident site.
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January - 16 
A soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries in an encounter with a group of terrorists at Handwara in the Kupwara district on January 16, according to Daily Excelsior. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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A soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries in an encounter with a group of terrorists at Handwara in the Kupwara district on January 16, according to Daily Excelsior. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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January - 17 
Security force (SF) personnel killed at least three cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) during an encounter at Augam in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on January 17, according to Daily Excelsior. The three were identified as Sheeraz alias Muzamil, Muddassar and Riyaz.
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Security force (SF) personnel killed at least three cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) during an encounter at Augam in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on January 17, according to Daily Excelsior. The three were identified as Sheeraz alias Muzamil, Muddassar and Riyaz.
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January - 20 
On January 20, Doda district Police killed two top terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) in an encounter in Nali Dolu area under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station. Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Manohar Singh said that the encounter occurred a search and cordon operation by th
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On January 20, Doda district Police killed two top terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) in an encounter in Nali Dolu area under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station. Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Manohar Singh said that the encounter occurred a search and cordon operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Police in the dense forest areas of Nali Dolu. The slain militants have been identified as divisional commander Noor Mohammad alias Ansari and area commander Mohammad Ashraf alias Gauri. A SOG personnel was also injured in the encounter. Two AK rifles, two magazines, 10 AK live rounds, one Kenwood set, two pouches and other materials were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 26 
A ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Sharief Khan alias Aurangzeb, was shot dead by security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Kachwan jungle in the Anantnag district on January 26, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, three magazines and a pouch were recovered f
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A ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Mohammad Sharief Khan alias Aurangzeb, was shot dead by security forces (SFs) in an encounter at Kachwan jungle in the Anantnag district on January 26, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, three magazines and a pouch were recovered from his possession.
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January - 28 
Two security force (SF) personnel were killed and two others sustained injuries in an encounter with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Chadroo in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on January 28-night, Daily Excelsior reports.
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Two security force (SF) personnel were killed and two others sustained injuries in an encounter with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists at Chadroo in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on January 28-night, Daily Excelsior reports.
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February - 10 
Security forces (SFs) are reported to have killed two terrorists during an encounter in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on February 10. Official sources told Daily Excelsior that troops of Rashtriya Rifles (62 Battalion) laid siege to a cluster of houses at Chak-e-Cholan village in Shopian afte
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Security forces (SFs) are reported to have killed two terrorists during an encounter in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on February 10. Official sources told Daily Excelsior that troops of Rashtriya Rifles (62 Battalion) laid siege to a cluster of houses at Chak-e-Cholan village in Shopian after learning that a group of four terrorists was hiding at the residence of one Assadullah. In the brief gun-battle that followed two terrorists managed to hide but two more were killed. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from their possession. Officials have tentatively identified the slain militants as Noor Khan alias Muawiya alias Bihari alias Bangladeshi and Abu Vaqas of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). A 35-year-old civilian, identified as Nazir Ahmed Shah, also reportedly died in the cross-firing.
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February - 23 
According to Daily Excelsior, two Pakistani militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit and an Army personnel were killed and two other soldiers were wounded in a day long encounter during which militants fled from one house to another in populated village of Hasblot and Raina Mohalla in the Tha
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According to Daily Excelsior, two Pakistani militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit and an Army personnel were killed and two other soldiers were wounded in a day long encounter during which militants fled from one house to another in populated village of Hasblot and Raina Mohalla in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on February 23. The slain militants were identified as Shahid Rasool alias Abu Mavia and Abu Umar alias Khalid while the Army personnel killed was identified as Anant Kumar. One AK-47 rifle, one AK-56 rifle, five AK magazines, 73 rounds, one grenade, two pouches, three mattress sheets, eight diaries and two mobile telephones were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 27 
In a late night gun-battle on February 27, two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles and an unidentified militant were killed and a soldier wounded in the Mawar area of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that the militant killed in the encounter was unidentified though
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In a late night gun-battle on February 27, two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles and an unidentified militant were killed and a soldier wounded in the Mawar area of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that the militant killed in the encounter was unidentified though he was believed to be a Pakistani cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). One AK 56 rifle, one mobile phone set, one wireless set, three AK magazines, one pouch, one Global Positioning System (GPS), six mobile phone chargers, one Walkman, six rucksacks and some ration were recovered from the slain militant. Officials admitted that five to seven militants of the group had managed to escape. The two soldiers killed in the gun-battle were identified as Tarsem Singh and Patil Bhagwat Vishwanath.
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February - 28 
Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) shot dead, Abu Talha, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was plotting fidayeen (suicide) attacks at Governor’s House and State Legislators hostel in Jammu, in an encounter at village Safian in foothills of Bala Sundri temple under Billa
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Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) shot dead, Abu Talha, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was plotting fidayeen (suicide) attacks at Governor’s House and State Legislators hostel in Jammu, in an encounter at village Safian in foothills of Bala Sundri temple under Billawar police station jurisdiction in the Kathua district on February 28–morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Abu was a Pakistani national operating in Doda, Bhadarwah and Basantgarh. While two of his accomplices, Naseer Ahmed alias Bittu alias Raju and Lateef Bakerwal, were arrested, one police constable was injured in the encounter.
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March - 1 
The ‘commander-in-chief’ of Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment, identified as Mohd Yasin, and his associate, Shafaat, were killed by Army and Police in an encounter at Morha Daraj under Kandi police station jurisdiction in the Rajouri district. Yasin was carrying a reward of INR Five lakh o
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The ‘commander-in-chief’ of Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment, identified as Mohd Yasin, and his associate, Shafaat, were killed by Army and Police in an encounter at Morha Daraj under Kandi police station jurisdiction in the Rajouri district. Yasin was carrying a reward of INR Five lakh on his head, official sources said. Two AK rifles, three magazines, six grenades, one sophisticated wireless set and a number of incriminating documents were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 1 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Bhimber Gali in Poonch sector. Following an encounter that lasted about an hour, terrorists managed to escape back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) leaving behind one AK rifle, one magazine, one radio set and one mine, which wer
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Bhimber Gali in Poonch sector. Following an encounter that lasted about an hour, terrorists managed to escape back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) leaving behind one AK rifle, one magazine, one radio set and one mine, which were subsequently recovered.
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March - 5 
An injured Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Pakistani national Mohammad Mansoor Manhas, who escaped from the encounter at Gund-Jehangir village in Sumbal area earlier in the day was arrested along with six of his local associates, including a woman, from Sopore on March 5-night. The local associates
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An injured Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Pakistani national Mohammad Mansoor Manhas, who escaped from the encounter at Gund-Jehangir village in Sumbal area earlier in the day was arrested along with six of his local associates, including a woman, from Sopore on March 5-night. The local associates were identified as Khurshid Ahmad Lone, his wife Masarat, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Ishtiyaq Ahmad Naikoo, Gulzar Ahmad Najar and Assadullah Parray. AK 56 rifle along with some ammunition were recovered from Manhas.
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March - 5 
An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter that ensued after a search party was attacked at Gund Jehangir in Sumbal area of Baramulla district on March 5, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol and other arms and ammunition were recovered from possession of the slain militant.
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An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter that ensued after a search party was attacked at Gund Jehangir in Sumbal area of Baramulla district on March 5, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol and other arms and ammunition were recovered from possession of the slain militant.
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March - 5 
An encounter took place between Army and Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment militants at Dhundak in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district. While, an army personnel Sepoy Rakesh Kumar was injured, the militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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An encounter took place between Army and Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment militants at Dhundak in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district. While, an army personnel Sepoy Rakesh Kumar was injured, the militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
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March - 7 
In a major combing operation in Wudar Balla forest cover of Rajwar in the Kupwara district security forces claimed to have killed four Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on March 7. Security forces also recovered four AK-56 rifles from the site of the encounter. Lt. Col Rajiv Kapoor, of R
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In a major combing operation in Wudar Balla forest cover of Rajwar in the Kupwara district security forces claimed to have killed four Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on March 7. Security forces also recovered four AK-56 rifles from the site of the encounter. Lt. Col Rajiv Kapoor, of Rashtriya Rifles 28 Bn, was injured the incident.
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March - 7 
Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, identified as Abu Shaheen alias Shaheen Afghani and Tahir Saqib, were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Kupwara district. Two AK rifles, six magazines and wireless set in damaged condition were recovered from the encounter site.
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Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, identified as Abu Shaheen alias Shaheen Afghani and Tahir Saqib, were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Kupwara district. Two AK rifles, six magazines and wireless set in damaged condition were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 8 
A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sayar Ahmad, was killed at village Dachan Yaripora, in Kulgam area of Anantnag district on March 8, Daily Excelsior reports. Police also recovered one AK 47 rifle with UBGL and some magazines from the site of encounter.
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A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sayar Ahmad, was killed at village Dachan Yaripora, in Kulgam area of Anantnag district on March 8, Daily Excelsior reports. Police also recovered one AK 47 rifle with UBGL and some magazines from the site of encounter.
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March - 10 
On March 10, two civilians, Majid Jehangir of Arpal and Ghulam Mohammad Mir of Satoora, were killed during an encounter between unidentified militants and security forces at Arpal village in Tral. Defence spokesman, Col A K Mathur, said that both the civilians were killed when three fleeing militant
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On March 10, two civilians, Majid Jehangir of Arpal and Ghulam Mohammad Mir of Satoora, were killed during an encounter between unidentified militants and security forces at Arpal village in Tral. Defence spokesman, Col A K Mathur, said that both the civilians were killed when three fleeing militants used the civilian population as human shield while firing upon the troops.
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March - 10 
Two Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed during an encounter at Naibugh in south Kashmir. Operations were still continuing between the security forces and another HM militant.
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Two Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed during an encounter at Naibugh in south Kashmir. Operations were still continuing between the security forces and another HM militant.
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March - 11 
The third and the last holed up militant was killed in the encounter between militants and security forces (SFs) at Naibugh village in the Tral area of Pulwama district on March 11, Daily Excelsior reports. The militants were identified as Altaf Ahmed Khan alias Raashid, Altaf Ahmed Shah alias Sahil
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The third and the last holed up militant was killed in the encounter between militants and security forces (SFs) at Naibugh village in the Tral area of Pulwama district on March 11, Daily Excelsior reports. The militants were identified as Altaf Ahmed Khan alias Raashid, Altaf Ahmed Shah alias Sahil and Shabir Ahmed Bhat alias Asif Jameel of the Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM). Two AK-56 rifles, two hand grenades, one mobile phone, three mobile phone chargers and a wireless set were claimed to have been recovered from the site of the encounter.
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March - 18 
A wanted militant, identified as Qasim Badana, was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Kokernag area of the Anantnag district, Daily Excelsior reports. An AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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A wanted militant, identified as Qasim Badana, was killed in an encounter with the security forces in Kokernag area of the Anantnag district, Daily Excelsior reports. An AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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March - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, including a Pakistani national identified as Salman Bhai, during a gun battle at village Chakoo-Shopian in the Pulwama district on March 19. Two AK assault rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the slain militants, Daily
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants, including a Pakistani national identified as Salman Bhai, during a gun battle at village Chakoo-Shopian in the Pulwama district on March 19. Two AK assault rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the slain militants, Daily Excelsior reports.
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March - 20 
In a major cordon-and-search operation at Chhotimarg hamlet in the Divar forest area of Lolab valley in Kupwara district on March 20 Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit who were hiding at the residence of one Abdul Aziz War, Daily Excelsior reports. The mi
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In a major cordon-and-search operation at Chhotimarg hamlet in the Divar forest area of Lolab valley in Kupwara district on March 20 Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit who were hiding at the residence of one Abdul Aziz War, Daily Excelsior reports. The militants were identified as Riyaz Ahmed Wani and Maqsood Ahmed Ganai from Kashmir; and Abdur Rehman and Abu Huraira, from Pakistan. An Army officer, identified as Captain Harshan, and a SF personnel was killed during the encounter. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident. SFs recovered four AK-47 rifles, two radio sets, besides a large quantity of accessories, ammunition and explosives from the site of encounter.
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March - 20 March - 22
Head Constable Sunil Anna Kachre of 2 Para, who had sustained critical injuries in the encounter with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Lolab area of the Kupwara district on March 20, succumbed to injuries on March 22, Daily Excelsior reports.
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Head Constable Sunil Anna Kachre of 2 Para, who had sustained critical injuries in the encounter with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Lolab area of the Kupwara district on March 20, succumbed to injuries on March 22, Daily Excelsior reports.
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March - 28 
On March 28, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of Pakistani origin was killed by security forces in an encounter at village Nar in Mankot area of Poonch district. Daily Excelsior reports that the militant was later identified as Sehraj Ahmed, a resident of Kamalpur in Hazira area of Pakistan occupied
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On March 28, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of Pakistani origin was killed by security forces in an encounter at village Nar in Mankot area of Poonch district. Daily Excelsior reports that the militant was later identified as Sehraj Ahmed, a resident of Kamalpur in Hazira area of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). He was operating with code names of Abu Harara and Abu Abdul Rehman. Recoveries made from the possession of slain militant include one AK-47 rifle, three magazines, two rounds, one grenade and some incriminating documents besides eatables including biscuits.
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March - 31 
Police shot dead Mohammed Ali alias Abu Zar, a ‘section commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), at Kither in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on March 31, according to Daily Excelsior. Two other militants escaped during the encounter taking along with them an INSAS rifle of the slain militant. On
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Police shot dead Mohammed Ali alias Abu Zar, a ‘section commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), at Kither in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on March 31, according to Daily Excelsior. Two other militants escaped during the encounter taking along with them an INSAS rifle of the slain militant. One grenade, four INSAS magazines and one pouch were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 1 
In the State, a soldier, identified as Mohammad Maqbool Sheikh, was killed when an encounter occurred between militants and security force personnel at Sheikhpora in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district.
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In the State, a soldier, identified as Mohammad Maqbool Sheikh, was killed when an encounter occurred between militants and security force personnel at Sheikhpora in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district.
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April - 1 
Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Saifullah, a ‘tehsil commander’ and Faisal, a ‘section commander’, and a personnel of the Territorial Army, Ravinder Kumar, were killed in an encounter at Kushal in the Chatru area of Doda district. Two AK rifles, three magazines and some docu
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Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Saifullah, a ‘tehsil commander’ and Faisal, a ‘section commander’, and a personnel of the Territorial Army, Ravinder Kumar, were killed in an encounter at Kushal in the Chatru area of Doda district. Two AK rifles, three magazines and some documents were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 2 
According to Daily Excelsior, Mohammad Hussain Rishi alias Umair, a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was killed in an encounter that ensued after security forces conducted a cordon-and-search operation at Khullar Sof-Shali village in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on Apr
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According to Daily Excelsior, Mohammad Hussain Rishi alias Umair, a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was killed in an encounter that ensued after security forces conducted a cordon-and-search operation at Khullar Sof-Shali village in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on April 2.
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April - 2 
Reports from north Kashmir said that both the holed up militants at the house of one Mohammad Ramzan alias Nika Pir managed to escape amid an encounter at Chitti Bandi in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district on April 2-night.
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Reports from north Kashmir said that both the holed up militants at the house of one Mohammad Ramzan alias Nika Pir managed to escape amid an encounter at Chitti Bandi in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district on April 2-night.
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April - 5 
One soldier was killed during an encounter with a group of three terrorists at Panzpora in the Anantnag district on April 5. Additional Superintendent of Police of Anantnag informed that a gunfight continued between the Army-Police combine and the holed up terrorists for several hours. He said that
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One soldier was killed during an encounter with a group of three terrorists at Panzpora in the Anantnag district on April 5. Additional Superintendent of Police of Anantnag informed that a gunfight continued between the Army-Police combine and the holed up terrorists for several hours. He said that firing subsided from both sides in the evening. However, it was not clear whether the terrorists were killed or they had managed to escape.
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April - 5 
Security forces and unidentified militants exchanged fire at village Malikpora Tilogrih area of Bhallesa in the Doda district late April 5 night. However, the militants managed to escape from the spot under the cover of darkness. An AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 56 rounds were subsequently recovere
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Security forces and unidentified militants exchanged fire at village Malikpora Tilogrih area of Bhallesa in the Doda district late April 5 night. However, the militants managed to escape from the spot under the cover of darkness. An AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 56 rounds were subsequently recovered from the spot of encounter.
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April - 6 
On April 6, three Al Badr militants were killed during an operation at Gousiya Colony, near Ishbar in the Nishat area in the outskirts of capital city of Srinagar. Operation was launched after a tip off of the presence of the militants in the house of a vegetable vendor. Two police personnel were in
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On April 6, three Al Badr militants were killed during an operation at Gousiya Colony, near Ishbar in the Nishat area in the outskirts of capital city of Srinagar. Operation was launched after a tip off of the presence of the militants in the house of a vegetable vendor. Two police personnel were injured during the encounter. The slain militants have been identified as Akhtar Pahalwan alias Imran of Pakistan, Gulzar Ahmed of Shopian and Rameez Ahmed Malla of Pulwama. Three AK-47 rifles, some grenades and a quantity of ammunition besides a radio set were recovered from the site of encounter.
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April - 13 
Security force (SF) personnel shot dead five top cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an encounter at Navapachi area in the Doda district on April 13, Daily Excelsior reported. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Udhampur-Doda range), Lalat Indu
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Security force (SF) personnel shot dead five top cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an encounter at Navapachi area in the Doda district on April 13, Daily Excelsior reported. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Udhampur-Doda range), Lalat Indu Mohanty, disclosed that SFs launched a search operation at Tatta Pani in Navapachi in the early hours of April 13 after securing information that five top commanders of three outfits were holding a joint meeting to co-ordinate their activities and step-up militancy in Doda district. As the troops reached close to the hide-outs the militants opened firing, which was replied by the SF personnel and in the consequent encounter all five militants were killed. Out of five, identity of three of them was established as Imtiyaz, Abu Buzana and Gulfam, all commanders of three different outfits. Three AK rifles with 10 magazines, one pistol with two magazines, six grenades and one I-Com wireless set were recovered from their possession.
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April - 14 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and a security force personnel was wounded during an encounter in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on April 14, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place when the militants opened fire on a joint search party of the Army and the police at Nogam-Shopi
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and a security force personnel was wounded during an encounter in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on April 14, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place when the militants opened fire on a joint search party of the Army and the police at Nogam-Shopian.
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April - 15 
SF personnel shot dead two top cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as ‘district commander’ Fayaz Ahmed Mir and Abu Hamza, at Upper Dandi in the Doda district. One personnel of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force was injured in the operation that lasted for more than four hours.
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SF personnel shot dead two top cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as ‘district commander’ Fayaz Ahmed Mir and Abu Hamza, at Upper Dandi in the Doda district. One personnel of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force was injured in the operation that lasted for more than four hours. An injured militant, however, reportedly managed to escape from the incident site. Two AK-56 rifles, six magazines, two pouches, three grenades, a radio set, two letter pads of the LeT outfit and some incriminating documents, including three diaries, were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 15 
SFs killed two top wanted militants, namely Muzamil Ahmed Wagay alias Assadullah alias Nanha and Muzaffar Ahmed Parray alias Murtaza, in an encounter at the house of one Ghulam Mohammad Bhat at Zainbathoo village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Police disclosed Muzamil was Hizb-ul-Mujahidee
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SFs killed two top wanted militants, namely Muzamil Ahmed Wagay alias Assadullah alias Nanha and Muzaffar Ahmed Parray alias Murtaza, in an encounter at the house of one Ghulam Mohammad Bhat at Zainbathoo village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Police disclosed Muzamil was Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘battalion commander’ in Shopian.
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April - 16 
Terrorists abducted two civilians, identified as Mohammed Ayub and Munawar Din, from village Kundeli Chilli in the Gandoh area of Doda district. After securing information from the civilians regarding the abduction, security forces (SFs) launched a search operation in the Judi Bagda forest area wher
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Terrorists abducted two civilians, identified as Mohammed Ayub and Munawar Din, from village Kundeli Chilli in the Gandoh area of Doda district. After securing information from the civilians regarding the abduction, security forces (SFs) launched a search operation in the Judi Bagda forest area where both civilians were being held captive. In the ensuing encounter, one of the civilians, Ayub, attempted to escape from captivity. However, he was shot dead by the terrorists. Later, the SF personnel killed one terrorist, Mohammed Saif of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and also succeeded in rescuing the other civilian. At least two terrorists reportedly managed to escape during the cross-firing. From the slain militant’s possession, troops recovered one 7.62mm rifle SLR, two magazines with four rounds, two Chinese-make hand grenades, 10 detonators and one pouch.
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April - 20 
Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Bilal Ahmad Ganie and Hilal Ahmad Bhat alias Sajad, were shot dead in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Ratnipora in the Pulwama district on April 20, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Bilal Ahmad Ganie and Hilal Ahmad Bhat alias Sajad, were shot dead in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Ratnipora in the Pulwama district on April 20, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 22 
A suspected foreign militant was killed and one Army personnel wounded in a separate encounter at Rangwar Forest in the Kupwara district.
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A suspected foreign militant was killed and one Army personnel wounded in a separate encounter at Rangwar Forest in the Kupwara district.
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April - 22 
Two unidentified militants were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Zainpora area of Pulwama district. Police conducted a raid after securing information that the militants were hiding in the house belonging to Abdul Ahad Reshi. The encounter was continuing till
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Two unidentified militants were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Zainpora area of Pulwama district. Police conducted a raid after securing information that the militants were hiding in the house belonging to Abdul Ahad Reshi. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in as one more militant is believed to be hiding inside the house.
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April - 23 
The troops killed an unidentified militant during an encounter in the Satri forest area of Bandipora in the Baramulla district.
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The troops killed an unidentified militant during an encounter in the Satri forest area of Bandipora in the Baramulla district.
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April - 24 
Another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter which ensued after troops conducted a search operation at Ahgam village in the Kupwara district.
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Another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter which ensued after troops conducted a search operation at Ahgam village in the Kupwara district.
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April - 24 
Security forces (SFs) shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’, identified as Naseer Ahmed Lone, during an encounter at Sumlar village in the Baramulla district on April 24-night, according to United News of India.
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Security forces (SFs) shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’, identified as Naseer Ahmed Lone, during an encounter at Sumlar village in the Baramulla district on April 24-night, according to United News of India.
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April - 24 
SF personnel killed an unidentified terrorist near Dogripura Tregham in the Kupwara district. An AK assault rifle, one magazine, one damaged wireless set, one UBGL and 13 rounds of AK ammunition were seized from his possession.
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SF personnel killed an unidentified terrorist near Dogripura Tregham in the Kupwara district. An AK assault rifle, one magazine, one damaged wireless set, one UBGL and 13 rounds of AK ammunition were seized from his possession.
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April - 26 
Security force (SF) personnel shot dead a militant during an encounter at Tandigam village in the Kupwara district on April 26, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Security force (SF) personnel shot dead a militant during an encounter at Tandigam village in the Kupwara district on April 26, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 28 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during an encounter with troops of Rashtriya Rifles and police at village Panjan in Dessa area of Doda district on April 28. One of the militants has been identified as Mubarak Ali of Dessa. Another unidentified militant is believed to be a Pakistani
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during an encounter with troops of Rashtriya Rifles and police at village Panjan in Dessa area of Doda district on April 28. One of the militants has been identified as Mubarak Ali of Dessa. Another unidentified militant is believed to be a Pakistani national. Recoveries made from the scene of encounter include two AK rifles with six magazines and 177 rounds, one .303 rifle with one magazine and 50 rounds, three hand grenades, one wireless set, three pouches and INR 3500.
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April - 29 
Four militants of a recently infiltrated group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed on April 29 in a joint operation by the Rashtriya Rifles and Kupwara Police in the Kandi forest area of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. However, two militants, one of them injured, of the grou
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Four militants of a recently infiltrated group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed on April 29 in a joint operation by the Rashtriya Rifles and Kupwara Police in the Kandi forest area of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. However, two militants, one of them injured, of the group managed to escape from the incident site. Four AK-56 rifles and an unspecified quantity of hand grenades and UBGLs were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 4 
An Army personnel was killed in a separate encounter with unidentified terrorists at Bapora-Aragam in the Baramulla district.
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An Army personnel was killed in a separate encounter with unidentified terrorists at Bapora-Aragam in the Baramulla district.
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May - 8 
One soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries during an encounter with a group of seven infiltrating militants near Gulab Post in the Lashdat Nar area, close to the Line of Control, in Kupwara district on May 8, according to Daily Excelsior. However, the militants were untraced and had no
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One soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries during an encounter with a group of seven infiltrating militants near Gulab Post in the Lashdat Nar area, close to the Line of Control, in Kupwara district on May 8, according to Daily Excelsior. However, the militants were untraced and had not suffered any casualty till last reports came in.
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May - 9 
SF personnel also killed two more terrorists after raiding a hideout at Sangranpatti in the Kupwara district. However, seven of their associates are reported to have escaped from the incident site. Official sources said that on the third instance of specific information later in the evening, Kupwara
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SF personnel also killed two more terrorists after raiding a hideout at Sangranpatti in the Kupwara district. However, seven of their associates are reported to have escaped from the incident site. Official sources said that on the third instance of specific information later in the evening, Kupwara Police and army personnel laid siege to the Khan Mohalla locality at Kralpora where four militants of the group were reportedly hiding. Officials participating in the operation said that the gun-battle was likely to resume on May 10.
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May - 13 
Official sources said troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Police launched a joint search operation in the Ramban area of Doda district on May 13-morning after specific information about the presence of a group of local Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in the area. In the ensuing encounter between th
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Official sources said troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and Police launched a joint search operation in the Ramban area of Doda district on May 13-morning after specific information about the presence of a group of local Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in the area. In the ensuing encounter between the two sides, two militants, identified as Ashraf and Makhna, were killed, while two others managed to escape, Daily Excelsior reported. Two AK-56 rifles, four magazines, 120 rounds and one Chinese-make hand grenade were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 19 
A soldier, identified as Vikas Kumar, was killed when two unidentified militants fired pistol shots at him near the Baramulla Police Station in Baramulla on May 19-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A soldier, identified as Vikas Kumar, was killed when two unidentified militants fired pistol shots at him near the Baramulla Police Station in Baramulla on May 19-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior.
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May - 22 
In another encounter at Kesrigam in the Kakapora area of Pulwama district, two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadres, identified as ‘district commander’ Waseem Bhai of Pakistan and Arshid Ahmed Dar alias Umar, were killed by the security force (SF) personnel. Official sources said that a soldier, Rajesh Cha
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In another encounter at Kesrigam in the Kakapora area of Pulwama district, two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadres, identified as ‘district commander’ Waseem Bhai of Pakistan and Arshid Ahmed Dar alias Umar, were killed by the security force (SF) personnel. Official sources said that a soldier, Rajesh Chaudhry of the Rashtriya Rifles, also died in the gun-battle.
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May - 23 
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was wounded when a group of four armed militants opened fire on a patrol party of the CRPF which was guarding the railway track at Brobandana in the Awantipore-Pulwama-Sangam belt. Even as the CRPF personnel retaliated, all the militants managed to e
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One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was wounded when a group of four armed militants opened fire on a patrol party of the CRPF which was guarding the railway track at Brobandana in the Awantipore-Pulwama-Sangam belt. Even as the CRPF personnel retaliated, all the militants managed to escape towards Punjgam.
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May - 24 
One terrorist is reported to have died in the overnight gun-battle with troops at Sangranpatti in the Kupwara district.
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One terrorist is reported to have died in the overnight gun-battle with troops at Sangranpatti in the Kupwara district.
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May - 25 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of at least six militants in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district on May 25-night. After about one and a half hour long exchange of gun-fighting, the militants retrieved, two of them reportedly in injured condition. From the incident site, troops
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of at least six militants in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district on May 25-night. After about one and a half hour long exchange of gun-fighting, the militants retrieved, two of them reportedly in injured condition. From the incident site, troops recovered six AK-47 rifles, two Thoraya sets, two I Con radio sets, five rucksacks, one wire cutter, two binoculars and two map sheets.
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May - 27 
Intercepting a group of infiltrators, security forces killed two militants in an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district on May 27, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that troops intercepted a group of infiltrating militants near Ustad Post in the Keran sector. Even a
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Intercepting a group of infiltrators, security forces killed two militants in an encounter on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district on May 27, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said that troops intercepted a group of infiltrating militants near Ustad Post in the Keran sector. Even as four militants managed to escape and were believed to have returned across the LoC, two of their associates were killed in the gun-battle.
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May - 30 
On May 30, terrorists shot dead a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Shailey Singh, at Udrana in the Doda district and escaped, according to Daily Excelsior. Posted as DySP Operations in Jammu, Shailey Singh, whose father Inspector Udhey Vir Singh was also killed by the terrorists in 1993, was
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On May 30, terrorists shot dead a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Shailey Singh, at Udrana in the Doda district and escaped, according to Daily Excelsior. Posted as DySP Operations in Jammu, Shailey Singh, whose father Inspector Udhey Vir Singh was also killed by the terrorists in 1993, was shot dead inside the house of a State Forest Corporation employee at Udrana. There was no other casualty on either side but a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘divisional commander’, Abu Umar, was reportedly trapped by police in a house. Three more terrorists escaped after exchange of firing with security force (SF) personnel, who rushed to the spot immediately after the DySP’s killing. Sources said the terrorists had sheltered in the house of a State Forest Corporation employee, Shabir Ahmed alias Billa alias Sabba, and his brother Shakoor Ahmed alias Shanku at Udrana. Both Sabba and Shanku were later arrested.
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May - 31 
Two militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Tral area of Pulwama district. A Police spokesperson informed that one of the militants killed was identified as Ashiq. Officials believe that both the slain militants were members of the Al-Badr Mujahideen.
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Two militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Tral area of Pulwama district. A Police spokesperson informed that one of the militants killed was identified as Ashiq. Officials believe that both the slain militants were members of the Al-Badr Mujahideen.
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June - 1 
According to Daily Excelsior, two soldiers died in an encounter with two suicide squad (Fidayeen) cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Baramulla district on June 1. The two terrorists laid an ambush near the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) of J&K Police at Sheeri in Baramulla, and opened indi
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According to Daily Excelsior, two soldiers died in an encounter with two suicide squad (Fidayeen) cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Baramulla district on June 1. The two terrorists laid an ambush near the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) of J&K Police at Sheeri in Baramulla, and opened indiscriminate gunfire when an Army convoy began passing through the spot at 1305 hours. The duo also directed heavy volume of gunfire on STC, killing one police constable, Anchal Singh, and injuring six others. Sources said that one of the Army buses was aggressively targeted by the terrorists killing one soldier and wounding 10 others. Both the terrorists were also subsequently killed in the gun-battle. LeT spokesman, Abdullah Ghaznavi, told Daily Excelsior that the incident at Sheeri was his group’s Fidayeen attack on the Army convoy as well as STC of the J&K Police. He claimed that five police personnel and six soldiers of the army were killed and 15 more injured. He confirmed that both the suicide squad cadres were killed in the operation. Spokesperson at Army's 15 Corps Headquarters, Lt Col A. K. Mathur, disclosed that only one soldier, besides a Police constable, had died in the encounter. He said that both the militants were shot dead by troops of Rashtriya Rifles.
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June - 2 
A policeman was injured when militants opened fire at a police station in Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on June 2. Times of India reports that militants fired at the police station of the district leading to an exchange of fire during which the policeman was injured. The militants managed to
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A policeman was injured when militants opened fire at a police station in Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on June 2. Times of India reports that militants fired at the police station of the district leading to an exchange of fire during which the policeman was injured. The militants managed to escape.
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June - 4 
Two more militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat and Mohammad Tariq Bhat, were killed in an encounter with the SFs at Qazipora-Watpora in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district. Officials said a 17-year-old girl, Rifat, was injured in the gun-battle.
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Two more militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat and Mohammad Tariq Bhat, were killed in an encounter with the SFs at Qazipora-Watpora in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district. Officials said a 17-year-old girl, Rifat, was injured in the gun-battle.
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June - 5 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Shiraz Ahmad Mir, was killed in an encounter with the security force personnel at village Chudipora in the Shopian district on June 5, Daily Excelsior reported. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Shiraz Ahmad Mir, was killed in an encounter with the security force personnel at village Chudipora in the Shopian district on June 5, Daily Excelsior reported. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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June - 5 
Terrorists attacked the house of Abdul Majid Banday, a leader of the ruling Congress party, in the Shopian district. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel guarding the house retaliated and in the encounter Banday and one CRPF personnel were injured. The terrorists managed to escape under
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Terrorists attacked the house of Abdul Majid Banday, a leader of the ruling Congress party, in the Shopian district. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel guarding the house retaliated and in the encounter Banday and one CRPF personnel were injured. The terrorists managed to escape under the cover of darkness.
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June - 7 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Ghulam Mohammad Rather and Farooq Ahmad Mantu, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Pulwama district on June 7, according to Tribune. The two militants who were holed up in a house at Tumlahal village were killed by the SF personnel
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Ghulam Mohammad Rather and Farooq Ahmad Mantu, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Pulwama district on June 7, according to Tribune. The two militants who were holed up in a house at Tumlahal village were killed by the SF personnel after the area was cordoned off to carry out search operations. The encounter reportedly ensued when the holed up militants opened fire on the search party, which continued till past midnight. Two AK 47 rifles and a few arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 9 
In south Kashmir, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and two civilians sustained injuries when militants clashed with a CRPF party protecting the railway track in Awantipora-Bijbehara belt. Subsequently, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack.
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In south Kashmir, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and two civilians sustained injuries when militants clashed with a CRPF party protecting the railway track in Awantipora-Bijbehara belt. Subsequently, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack.
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June - 11 
Another militant was reportedly killed during an encounter at Dharkund in the Gandoh area of Doda district on July 11-night.
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Another militant was reportedly killed during an encounter at Dharkund in the Gandoh area of Doda district on July 11-night.
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June - 12 
Three terrorists and three soldiers were killed in a gun-battle in the Gagal forest area of Kupwara district on June 12-evening, according to Daily Excelsior. According to specific information, six cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were present at a jungle hideout. In the ensuing encounter, terror
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Three terrorists and three soldiers were killed in a gun-battle in the Gagal forest area of Kupwara district on June 12-evening, according to Daily Excelsior. According to specific information, six cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were present at a jungle hideout. In the ensuing encounter, terrorists killed soldiers Ram Kumar and Abdul Hameed Charu and wounded six others initially. One of the wounded is reported to have later succumbed to his injuries at the 92 Base Hospital in capital Srinagar. In retaliation, troops shot dead three militants. One of them, according to official sources, had been identified as LeT’s Kupwara "Financial Chief" Abu Moosa, a Pakistani national. Officials informed that Moosa had been continuously operating in Lolab valley since 2002. Three militants of the group managed to escape from the incident site.
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June - 14 
Security force personnel killed a Pakistani militant of the Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), identified as Noor-ur-Rehman Khan, in an encounter in the Boothu forest area of Baramulla district on June 14, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Security force personnel killed a Pakistani militant of the Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), identified as Noor-ur-Rehman Khan, in an encounter in the Boothu forest area of Baramulla district on June 14, according to Daily Excelsior.
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June - 17 
Militants lobbed a grenade on a patrol party of the Rashtriya Rifles at Chingli Nallah in the Ramban district. Troops retaliated and a brief encounter ensued between the two sides in which one Army personnel, Sanjay Singh, was injured. The militants, however, escaped taking cover of the thick forest
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Militants lobbed a grenade on a patrol party of the Rashtriya Rifles at Chingli Nallah in the Ramban district. Troops retaliated and a brief encounter ensued between the two sides in which one Army personnel, Sanjay Singh, was injured. The militants, however, escaped taking cover of the thick forests.
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June - 17 
Suspected terrorists ambushed an Army vehicle in the Palhalan area of Baramulla district on June 17-evening, injuring four soldiers, according to Daily Excelsior. One terrorist was also wounded in the retaliatory fire by the troops.
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Suspected terrorists ambushed an Army vehicle in the Palhalan area of Baramulla district on June 17-evening, injuring four soldiers, according to Daily Excelsior. One terrorist was also wounded in the retaliatory fire by the troops.
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June - 20 
One militant of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and a civilian were killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Bandipora in the Baramulla district on June 20, according to Daily Excelsior. Two Border Security Force personnel and two members of the civilian’s family sustained inj
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One militant of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and a civilian were killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Bandipora in the Baramulla district on June 20, according to Daily Excelsior. Two Border Security Force personnel and two members of the civilian’s family sustained injuries in the incident which occurred in the civilian’s house. Deputy Inspector General of Police (North Kashmir), Dr. B. Srinivas, informed that the militant held the civilian’s family at gunpoint for some time and subsequently lobbed a hand grenade, injuring himself, house-owner Ghulam Nabi Zargar, his daughter Nazima and son Meraj-ud-din Zargar, besides two SF personnel. SF personnel later shot dead the injured militant in a brief encounter while Zargar reportedly succumbed to injuries en route to the Sub-District Hospital in Bandipora. One AK-56 rifle, one mobile telephone set and a satellite telephone were recovered from the slain militant's possession. Unconfirmed reports said that the slain militant had been identified as Shaheen of Pakistan. Officials claimed that the house-owner's son Meraj-ud-din was an over-ground activist of the HuM.
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June - 24 
Five cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and one Army personnel were killed and two soldiers wounded in an encounter which ensued after SF personnel challenged a group of infiltrators at Ismail Di Dori in the Karnah sector of Kupwara district on June 24, according to Daily Excelsior. SFs also recove
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Five cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and one Army personnel were killed and two soldiers wounded in an encounter which ensued after SF personnel challenged a group of infiltrators at Ismail Di Dori in the Karnah sector of Kupwara district on June 24, according to Daily Excelsior. SFs also recovered five AK-56 rifles, 20 magazines, a number of grenades and two radio sets from the incident site. Havildar Chuni Lal, a resident of Doda district, who died in the encounter, had received the Vir Chakra in recognition of his gallantry in the Kargil War of 1999.
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June - 24 
In another encounter, three militants were killed by the SFs at Gowhallan, on the Line of Control, (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district on June 24-night. They slain militants were later identified as Mohammad Arif Ganai, Altaf Ahmed Sheikh and Fayaz Ahmed Khan. Their organisational affiliat
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In another encounter, three militants were killed by the SFs at Gowhallan, on the Line of Control, (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district on June 24-night. They slain militants were later identified as Mohammad Arif Ganai, Altaf Ahmed Sheikh and Fayaz Ahmed Khan. Their organisational affiliation had not been ascertained till last reports came in. Three AK-47 rifles, nine magazines, 18 hand grenades of Pakistani and Chinese origin and a huge quantity of war-like stores were recovered from their possession.
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June - 26 
In another incident, two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with the SFs at Shalhal near Handwara in the Kupwara district.
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In another incident, two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with the SFs at Shalhal near Handwara in the Kupwara district.
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June - 26 
Two security force (SF) personnel and a militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Ishtiyaq Ahmad Bhat, were killed in an encounter at Gamroo in the Bandipora district on June 26-night, according to Tribune. The house of Ghulam Mohammad Shah, where the militants had allegedly taken refuge, was damaged i
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Two security force (SF) personnel and a militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Ishtiyaq Ahmad Bhat, were killed in an encounter at Gamroo in the Bandipora district on June 26-night, according to Tribune. The house of Ghulam Mohammad Shah, where the militants had allegedly taken refuge, was damaged in the incident.
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June - 27 
Security force (SF) personnel shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’, identified as Museeb-ul-Islam alias Abdul Qayoom, and injured his body-guard during an encounter at Ansi dhok under the jurisdiction of Budhal police station in Rajouri district on June 27, according to Daily Exc
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Security force (SF) personnel shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’, identified as Museeb-ul-Islam alias Abdul Qayoom, and injured his body-guard during an encounter at Ansi dhok under the jurisdiction of Budhal police station in Rajouri district on June 27, according to Daily Excelsior. His unidentified body-guard, however, managed to escape from the incident site along with another associate, official sources said. One AK-47 rifle with three magazines and one radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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June - 28 
Four militants are reported to have died in an ongoing operation of the security forces who intercepted a thick group of infiltrating militants in Tarang Bahak, close to the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Baramulla district in the early hours of June 28. While defence authorities confirmed the
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Four militants are reported to have died in an ongoing operation of the security forces who intercepted a thick group of infiltrating militants in Tarang Bahak, close to the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Baramulla district in the early hours of June 28. While defence authorities confirmed the death of four militants and maintained that the operation was "in progress" and details were awaited, official sources told Daily Excelsior that one solder was killed and two soldiers were wounded in the gun-battle. Sources added that troops were still in search of over a dozen militants who were believed to have escaped but were still present in the same area.
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June - 28 
Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with the security force personnel at Harpora Salkoot village near the Army's headquarters of 28-Infantry Division in the Kupwara district. A woman, identified as Fehmeeda, is reported to have died in the crossfire. Deputy Insp
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Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with the security force personnel at Harpora Salkoot village near the Army's headquarters of 28-Infantry Division in the Kupwara district. A woman, identified as Fehmeeda, is reported to have died in the crossfire. Deputy Inspector General of Police, B. Srinivas, said that the militants killed were unidentified though one of them was reportedly a local and two appeared to be from Pakistan or Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Three AK-rifles, nine grenades, one radio set and 287 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the slain militants. He disclosed that the militants, with a clear intention of launching a suicide attack on the Army formation, were wearing combat uniform, including military shoes and bullet proof-like vests.
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June - 29 
A day after they left two soldiers dead and 22 others injured in an attack on an Army convoy, security forces (SFs) on June 29 killed both the Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in a day-long encounter in the Handwara town of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. The Superintend
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A day after they left two soldiers dead and 22 others injured in an attack on an Army convoy, security forces (SFs) on June 29 killed both the Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in a day-long encounter in the Handwara town of Kupwara district, according to Daily Excelsior. The Superintendent of Police, Haseeb Mughal, informed that SFs managed to ascertain the hideout of two of the five terrorists involved in the attack. SF personnel subsequently laid siege to the Banday Mohalla locality in Handwara town, where both the militants were hiding at the residence of a medical store-keeper, Mohammad Amin Banday. During the ensuing encounter, both the holed up terrorists were killed and two soldiers sustained injuries. Two AK-47 rifles, six magazines and some diaries and documents were recovered from the slain terrorists.
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June - 30 
Five police personnel were injured in an encounter with a group of militants at Kulhand in the Doda district. Three militants of the group were held up while the three others managed to escape. Details are awaited.
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Five police personnel were injured in an encounter with a group of militants at Kulhand in the Doda district. Three militants of the group were held up while the three others managed to escape. Details are awaited.
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June - 30 
Security forces killed two foreign militants in an encounter at Guldachan-Sarkuli village in the Kalaroos area of Kupwara district on June 30, according to Daily Excelsior. Two AK-rifles, eight magazines, 145 rounds and two hand grenades were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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Security forces killed two foreign militants in an encounter at Guldachan-Sarkuli village in the Kalaroos area of Kupwara district on June 30, according to Daily Excelsior. Two AK-rifles, eight magazines, 145 rounds and two hand grenades were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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June - 30 July - 1
All the three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, held up in a house since June 30-night at Dalli Nowpora in the Kulhand area of Doda district, were killed by the security force (SF) personnel on July 1-evening, according to Daily Excelsior. A police constable, Abdul Rashid, was killed in the oper
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All the three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, held up in a house since June 30-night at Dalli Nowpora in the Kulhand area of Doda district, were killed by the security force (SF) personnel on July 1-evening, according to Daily Excelsior. A police constable, Abdul Rashid, was killed in the operation while five others were sustained injuries. Official sources said the body of one of the slain terrorists was recovered from the incident site while two others were buried in debris of the house.
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July - 4 
An unidentified militant was killed during an encounter with the SF personnel at Nagpathri village in the Pulwama district on July 4-afternoon.
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An unidentified militant was killed during an encounter with the SF personnel at Nagpathri village in the Pulwama district on July 4-afternoon.
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July - 4 
Showkat Ahmed Dar, a top militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, was killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) at Mandoora near Awantipora in the Pulwama district on July 4, according to Daily Excelsior. Dar was reportedly involved in nearly twenty killings and was operating for
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Showkat Ahmed Dar, a top militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, was killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) at Mandoora near Awantipora in the Pulwama district on July 4, according to Daily Excelsior. Dar was reportedly involved in nearly twenty killings and was operating for the last ten years in the Kashmir Valley. A soldier sustained injuries during the incident.
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July - 5 
A militant of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit was killed in an encounter with police at Krussan in the Kupwara district.
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A militant of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit was killed in an encounter with police at Krussan in the Kupwara district.
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July - 5 
An infiltration attempt was foiled in the Trehgam sector of Kupwara district on July 5 when troops shot dead four terrorists in an encounter near the Line of Control, Daily Excelsior reported. An unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain infiltrators.
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An infiltration attempt was foiled in the Trehgam sector of Kupwara district on July 5 when troops shot dead four terrorists in an encounter near the Line of Control, Daily Excelsior reported. An unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain infiltrators.
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July - 5 
Three terrorists, including a Pakistani national, were killed in a 16-hour long gun-battle with the security force (SF) personnel at Saloora village in the Ganderbal district, Superintendent of Police (Ganderbal), Abdul Razzaq, said. He added that the house of Ghulam Nabi Bhat, where the three milit
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Three terrorists, including a Pakistani national, were killed in a 16-hour long gun-battle with the security force (SF) personnel at Saloora village in the Ganderbal district, Superintendent of Police (Ganderbal), Abdul Razzaq, said. He added that the house of Ghulam Nabi Bhat, where the three militants were hiding, was damaged during the operation. The slain militants were identified as Yousuf Zia alias Iqbal of Pakistan and his Kashmiri associates Umar Rashid Tantray and Javid Khan, both residents of Ganderbal. Three AK assault rifles, 12 magazines, 276 rounds, an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), one UBGL grenade and three hand grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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July - 6 
During another incident at a village in Kupwara, SF personnel troops challenged a group of militants, passing through the area. The militants opened fire on the troops and in the ensuing encounter, a militant was killed.
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During another incident at a village in Kupwara, SF personnel troops challenged a group of militants, passing through the area. The militants opened fire on the troops and in the ensuing encounter, a militant was killed.
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July - 6 
In another encounter at Sogam in the Lolab area of the same district, SFs shot dead a militant and seized an AK- 47 rifle and other ammunition from him.
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In another encounter at Sogam in the Lolab area of the same district, SFs shot dead a militant and seized an AK- 47 rifle and other ammunition from him.
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July - 7 
A Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Haider Zarar, operating in the Surankote area for last three years, was killed inside a house while his two body-guards escaped during an encounter with troops of Rashtriya Rifles at village Dandian in the Bafliaz area of Surankote
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A Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Haider Zarar, operating in the Surankote area for last three years, was killed inside a house while his two body-guards escaped during an encounter with troops of Rashtriya Rifles at village Dandian in the Bafliaz area of Surankote tehsil in Poonch district on July 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the scene of encounter included one AK-46 rifle, two magazines, one radio set, two grenades and some incriminating documents.
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July - 10 
According to Daily Excelsior, two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Padarpora in the Kulgam district on July 10. The slain militants were identified as Ayaz Ahmed Chopan and Ulfat Mohammad.
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According to Daily Excelsior, two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Padarpora in the Kulgam district on July 10. The slain militants were identified as Ayaz Ahmed Chopan and Ulfat Mohammad.
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July - 11 
According to Daily Excelsior, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Mohd Ramzan alias Abu Usama, was killed in an encounter in Bhadarwah tehsil in the Doda district on July 11. A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in the gun-battle. One AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, 11 rounds, one grenade, one
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According to Daily Excelsior, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Mohd Ramzan alias Abu Usama, was killed in an encounter in Bhadarwah tehsil in the Doda district on July 11. A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in the gun-battle. One AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, 11 rounds, one grenade, one wireless set, one pouch and some incriminating documents were recovered from the possession of slain militant.
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July - 11 
Mohammed Anwar, a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment, was shot dead and one of his body-guards, Mohammed Tariq, arrested during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Daryal forests in the Budhal area of Rajouri district on July 11, according to D
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Mohammed Anwar, a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) Pir Panjal Regiment, was shot dead and one of his body-guards, Mohammed Tariq, arrested during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Daryal forests in the Budhal area of Rajouri district on July 11, according to Daily Excelsior. Another body-guard of the slain militant managed to escape from the incident site, from where the SFs also recovered two AK-56 rifles, two magazines, three grenades, two kilograms of RDX, one radio set, one mobile telephone and some documents, including a dairy containing details of militants, their harbourers and other contacts.
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July - 11 
Subsequently, a top LeT militant, Pakistani national Abu Osama, was killed in an encounter at Dherjala in the Doda district, according to the Times of India.
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Subsequently, a top LeT militant, Pakistani national Abu Osama, was killed in an encounter at Dherjala in the Doda district, according to the Times of India.
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July - 12 
A LeT Divisional Commander, identified as Pakistani national Qari Anas alias Abu Osman, was killed during an encounter following a police raid on a militant hideout in Dialgam Anantnag. A pistol and some hand grenades were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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A LeT Divisional Commander, identified as Pakistani national Qari Anas alias Abu Osman, was killed during an encounter following a police raid on a militant hideout in Dialgam Anantnag. A pistol and some hand grenades were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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July - 12 
Police sources said that an unidentified militant was killed and a soldier injured in an encounter at Aragam in the Bandipore district on July 12. The encounter was continuing till the filing of the report.
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Police sources said that an unidentified militant was killed and a soldier injured in an encounter at Aragam in the Bandipore district on July 12. The encounter was continuing till the filing of the report.
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July - 13 
According to Daily Excelsior, security force (SF) personnel launched a search operation at Nich Mawar forest in the Anantnag district on July 13-morning, following information regarding the presence of militants there, and in the ensuing encounter a ‘company commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Isla
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According to Daily Excelsior, security force (SF) personnel launched a search operation at Nich Mawar forest in the Anantnag district on July 13-morning, following information regarding the presence of militants there, and in the ensuing encounter a ‘company commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami outfit, Yousuf Bimla alias Rizean, was killed. Another militant, Shahnawaz Naikoo alias Nazadings, who was trapped by the SFs, reportedly surrendered. Two AK rifles, five AK magazines, 143 AK ammunition rounds, two hand grenades and one radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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July - 13 
Another incident, two terrorists were killed in an encounter which ensued after a search party of the SFs was attacked by the former hiding in the Kelan area. One AK rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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Another incident, two terrorists were killed in an encounter which ensued after a search party of the SFs was attacked by the former hiding in the Kelan area. One AK rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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July - 14 
According to Daily Excelsior, two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an overnight gunfight on July 14 in Mir Mohalla of Aragam Bandipore. Army spokesman said that the killed militants have been identified as Mohammed Imran alias Abu Muslim Zarar and Abdullah alias Lahori, both res
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According to Daily Excelsior, two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an overnight gunfight on July 14 in Mir Mohalla of Aragam Bandipore. Army spokesman said that the killed militants have been identified as Mohammed Imran alias Abu Muslim Zarar and Abdullah alias Lahori, both residents of Pakistan. Two AK 47 Rifles with eight magazines, 240 rounds and five shells of UBGL were recovered from the slain militants.
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July - 15 
Security forces (SFs) killed two militants during a gun-battle at Patroo in the Keran area of Kupwara district on July 15, according to Daily Excelsior. The identity of one of the slain militants was established as Haroon Rashid, a resident of Pakistan.
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Security forces (SFs) killed two militants during a gun-battle at Patroo in the Keran area of Kupwara district on July 15, according to Daily Excelsior. The identity of one of the slain militants was established as Haroon Rashid, a resident of Pakistan.
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July - 16 
A separate encounter took place between troops of 37 Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operations Group (SOG) and police with a group of terrorists, who had attacked Gursai police station on July 16 night, at Ari in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district. One of the terrorists, who was later identified as Abu Sa
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A separate encounter took place between troops of 37 Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operations Group (SOG) and police with a group of terrorists, who had attacked Gursai police station on July 16 night, at Ari in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district. One of the terrorists, who was later identified as Abu Salam of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed by the troops. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines, two grenades and some eatables were recovered from the scene of encounter.
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July - 17 
Another encounter broke out between militants and security forces at Sumblar forest in the Bandipora district in which an unidentified militant was killed.
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Another encounter broke out between militants and security forces at Sumblar forest in the Bandipora district in which an unidentified militant was killed.
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July - 17 
Another operation, troops killed an unidentified militant at Nikri Dudi in the Gujardur area of Kupwara district. The encounter broke out when security forces cordoned off the area on specific information about presence of militants.
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Another operation, troops killed an unidentified militant at Nikri Dudi in the Gujardur area of Kupwara district. The encounter broke out when security forces cordoned off the area on specific information about presence of militants.
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July - 17 
Terrorists opened firing on a police party at Khar Rawa in Bhim Dass area of Gool on July 17 night. Following the exchange of firing, one local HM terrorist, Tariq alias Sadiq, was arrested by security forces. From the arrested terrorist, security personnel recovered one AK-56 rifle, four magazines
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Terrorists opened firing on a police party at Khar Rawa in Bhim Dass area of Gool on July 17 night. Following the exchange of firing, one local HM terrorist, Tariq alias Sadiq, was arrested by security forces. From the arrested terrorist, security personnel recovered one AK-56 rifle, four magazines, 117 rounds, one hand grenade, one pistol round, one wireless set and Rs 300 in Indian currency.
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July - 17 
Troops confronted and killed four infiltrating militants at Mindi Gali, one kilometer inside the Line of Control (LoC), in the Rampur area of Uri sector in Baramulla district on July 17, according to Daily Excelsior. Troops also recovered four AK 47 rifles, four pistols, one UBGL with 40 grenades, 7
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Troops confronted and killed four infiltrating militants at Mindi Gali, one kilometer inside the Line of Control (LoC), in the Rampur area of Uri sector in Baramulla district on July 17, according to Daily Excelsior. Troops also recovered four AK 47 rifles, four pistols, one UBGL with 40 grenades, 77 hand grenades, 50 detonators, 19 gelatin sticks, six IED (Improvised Explosive Device) components and three wireless sets were recovered from the slain infiltrators. All the four heavily equipped foreign militants were trained across the border and were tasked to strike terror and disrupt Independence Day celebrations in the Valley by indiscriminate IED blasts, sources said.
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July - 17 
Two Army soldiers, identified as Hari Kishore and P.T. Vasant, were killed and eight others injured, when a group of five Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ambushed a convoy of Rashtriya Rifles in the Belni forests - between Tota Gali and Bhatta Durian area – of Surankote tehsil in the P
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Two Army soldiers, identified as Hari Kishore and P.T. Vasant, were killed and eight others injured, when a group of five Pakistani cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ambushed a convoy of Rashtriya Rifles in the Belni forests - between Tota Gali and Bhatta Durian area – of Surankote tehsil in the Poonch district. The ambush followed a heavy exchange of gun fighting between troops and militants for two hours but the militants, who had taken position atop the hills, managed to escape.
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July - 17 
Village Defence Committee (VDC) members of village Bagiyana killed another LeT terrorist on July 17-night. A defence spokesman said that VDC members noticed movement of a terrorist in the Bagiyana nullah. When the militant was challenged, he opened fire which was retaliated by the VDC members. In th
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Village Defence Committee (VDC) members of village Bagiyana killed another LeT terrorist on July 17-night. A defence spokesman said that VDC members noticed movement of a terrorist in the Bagiyana nullah. When the militant was challenged, he opened fire which was retaliated by the VDC members. In the ensuing fire fight, the terrorist, identified as Ghulam Mohammad, was killed.
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July - 18 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, Mohd Shafi was killed by troops in an encounter at Jaghot Top forests in Doda on July 18 morning. From his possession, security personnel recovered one Chinese pistol with six rounds, one Airtel mobile telephone, one Kenwood wireless set, one binocular, one UBGL with
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, Mohd Shafi was killed by troops in an encounter at Jaghot Top forests in Doda on July 18 morning. From his possession, security personnel recovered one Chinese pistol with six rounds, one Airtel mobile telephone, one Kenwood wireless set, one binocular, one UBGL with three rounds and four live cartridges of 12 bore rifle.
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July - 18 
Daily Excelsior reports that troops intercepted a group of terrorists, who had recently crossed over into Indian territory after cutting barbed wire at Tarkundi in Manjakote sector and in the resultant encounter, two terrorists, both Pakistanis, were killed. Search operation in the area was still on
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Daily Excelsior reports that troops intercepted a group of terrorists, who had recently crossed over into Indian territory after cutting barbed wire at Tarkundi in Manjakote sector and in the resultant encounter, two terrorists, both Pakistanis, were killed. Search operation in the area was still on with Army and police hunting the other infiltrators. Recoveries made from the slain terrorists include two AK rifles, one pistol, one UBGL launcher with six grenades, one radio set, one Thoraya satellite telephone, one 1121H radio set and 11 AK magazines.
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July - 18 
Mohammad Khalid-ur-Rahman, a Pakistani national who played a core role in organising the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) pan-India terror networks, was killed in a shootout with police and troops near Bhaderwah in the Doda district on July 18, reports The Hindu. Daily Excelsior adds that a woman was also ki
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Mohammad Khalid-ur-Rahman, a Pakistani national who played a core role in organising the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) pan-India terror networks, was killed in a shootout with police and troops near Bhaderwah in the Doda district on July 18, reports The Hindu. Daily Excelsior adds that a woman was also killed when the militant lobbed grenade on a house to take refuge there. One AK-47, 2 AK Magazines, 5 rounds, one pouch, one wireless set, one binocular, incriminating documents and four Chinese grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 18 
Troops retaliated when militants attacked an Army convoy, proceeding to Srinagar from Kupwara, at the main chowk of Baramulla. However, no casualties were reported.
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Troops retaliated when militants attacked an Army convoy, proceeding to Srinagar from Kupwara, at the main chowk of Baramulla. However, no casualties were reported.
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July - 19 
A day earlier, another unidentified militant was killed in an exchange of fire between SFs and militants in the Handwara area of the same district. The encounter erupted when troops sealed the area on getting information that some militants were hiding there. A 10-year old boy sustained injuries in
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A day earlier, another unidentified militant was killed in an exchange of fire between SFs and militants in the Handwara area of the same district. The encounter erupted when troops sealed the area on getting information that some militants were hiding there. A 10-year old boy sustained injuries in the cross-fire.
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July - 20 
An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Rajwara area of Kupwara district on July 20, according to Daily Excelsior.
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An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Rajwara area of Kupwara district on July 20, according to Daily Excelsior.
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July - 22 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mohammed Shaffi, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at village Sangan in the Banihal area of Ramban district on July 22, according to Daily Excelsior. However, one of his associates managed to escape from the encounter site, from
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mohammed Shaffi, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at village Sangan in the Banihal area of Ramban district on July 22, according to Daily Excelsior. However, one of his associates managed to escape from the encounter site, from where SF personnel recovered one AK rifle, three magazines, 70 rounds and three grenades.
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July - 23 
According to Daily Excelsior, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Aijaz Ahmed Bhat alias Muzammil and Mohammad Yousuf Najjar, were killed in an encounter that ensued after troops launched a search operation at Mandora in the Tral area of Pulwama district on July 23. Sources said that Aijaz was th
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According to Daily Excelsior, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Aijaz Ahmed Bhat alias Muzammil and Mohammad Yousuf Najjar, were killed in an encounter that ensued after troops launched a search operation at Mandora in the Tral area of Pulwama district on July 23. Sources said that Aijaz was the most wanted "A" category militant in Tral area, as also an improvised explosive device expert, while Yousuf was a "B" category militant. Two AK-47 rifles, eight magazines and two grenades were recovered from their possession.
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July - 24 
One Special Police Officer (SPO), Waahid, was killed and another sustained injuries in a gun-battle in which two militants of the Al Badr Mujahideen were holed up in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district on July 24, according to Daily Excelsior.
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One Special Police Officer (SPO), Waahid, was killed and another sustained injuries in a gun-battle in which two militants of the Al Badr Mujahideen were holed up in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district on July 24, according to Daily Excelsior.
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July - 25 
An encounter took place between terrorists and SF personnel at Harmain in Shopian area. The terrorists, however, managed to escape.
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An encounter took place between terrorists and SF personnel at Harmain in Shopian area. The terrorists, however, managed to escape.
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July - 25 
On July 25, with the death of both the holed up terrorists and a civilian, the overnight gun-battle between the terrorists and troops ended at Nadihal village in the Baramulla district, according to Daily Excelsior. Both the holed up terrorists were killed by troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special O
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On July 25, with the death of both the holed up terrorists and a civilian, the overnight gun-battle between the terrorists and troops ended at Nadihal village in the Baramulla district, according to Daily Excelsior. Both the holed up terrorists were killed by troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group (SOG) at Lama Mohalla in the Rafiabad locality in the 34-hour-long gun-battle. Officials said that both of them were unidentified though some reports identified one as Abu Talha. Special Police Officer (SPO) Waahid of the SOG Baramulla was killed in the initial round of firing on July 24 and SPO Shahnawaz had sustained injuries. A girl, identified as Dilshada, also sustained injuries in the cross-firing. Official sources said that when the encounter was in progress, a 20-year-old shopkeeper, Tariq Ahmed Wani, died after being hit by a bullet at his home.
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July - 25 
Security forces (SF) killed three infiltrating terrorists in an encounter in Bagtoor area of Gurez sector in Baramulla district. Army sources, however, said that the bodies of the terrorists are yet to be recovered. Separately, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with the SF at Soda
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Security forces (SF) killed three infiltrating terrorists in an encounter in Bagtoor area of Gurez sector in Baramulla district. Army sources, however, said that the bodies of the terrorists are yet to be recovered. Separately, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with the SF at Sodal in Handwara on July 25.
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July - 25 
SF personnel killed two foreign mercenaries including a ‘district commander’ of Hizb-e-Islami in a two hour long encounter at Darhal in the Rajouri district on July 25. The Hizb-e-Islami terrorist has been identified with his code name ‘DJ’. Two AK-56 rifles, three magazines, 48 rounds, six grenades
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SF personnel killed two foreign mercenaries including a ‘district commander’ of Hizb-e-Islami in a two hour long encounter at Darhal in the Rajouri district on July 25. The Hizb-e-Islami terrorist has been identified with his code name ‘DJ’. Two AK-56 rifles, three magazines, 48 rounds, six grenades, one radio set and some incriminating documents were recovered from their possession.
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July - 26 
According to Daily Excelsior, in the first Fidayeen (suicide squad) attack since October 2006, security forces (SFs) killed both the militants at an encampment on the premises of Bhaba Atomic Research Centre at Zakoora on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on July 26. Director General of Police, Kuld
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According to Daily Excelsior, in the first Fidayeen (suicide squad) attack since October 2006, security forces (SFs) killed both the militants at an encampment on the premises of Bhaba Atomic Research Centre at Zakoora on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on July 26. Director General of Police, Kuldeep Khoda, informed that two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants made an unsuccessful attempt to sneak into a formation of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force at the defunct BARC facility at Zakoora. Both the militants, who emerged from a deserted orchard, lobbed hand grenades and opened gunfire on the pillboxes in the near of the camp. Even as eight soldiers sustained injuries, the troops shot dead both the militants and also recovered two AK-56 rifles and three hand grenades from their possession. He said that one of the slain militants was identified as Feroz Ahmed Khan, a resident of Kangan in the Kashmir valley, and another was believed to be a Pakistani national. A LeT spokesman, Abdullah Ghaznavi claimed responsibility of the two-and-a-half-hour-long attacks and reportedly identified the slain militants as Feroz Khan alias Abu Muslim and a "guest militant" Abu Ma'az.
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July - 26 
Another militant was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Badshah Mohalla in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on July 26-afternoon.
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Another militant was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Badshah Mohalla in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on July 26-afternoon.
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July - 27 
According to Daily Excelsior, the Special Operations Group of District Police Pulwama and troops of Rashtriya Rifles laid siege to Ganai Mohalla in Pulwama in the early hours of July 27 and in the subsequent encounter, two Kashmiri militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed. They were iden
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According to Daily Excelsior, the Special Operations Group of District Police Pulwama and troops of Rashtriya Rifles laid siege to Ganai Mohalla in Pulwama in the early hours of July 27 and in the subsequent encounter, two Kashmiri militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed. They were identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Sofi alias Burhan, a ‘battalion commander’, and Mohammad Shafi Balla alias Furkan. Two AK-56 rifles, two hand grenades and one mobile phone were recovered from their possession.
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July - 27 
In another encounter at Naran Naar in the Khrew area of Pulwama district, a HM ‘commander’, identified as Gulzar Ahmed Mangoo, was killed by the troops. One of his associates, Hilal Ahmed Mir, who escaped in an injured condition, was later arrested from an unidentified locality in the capital Srinag
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In another encounter at Naran Naar in the Khrew area of Pulwama district, a HM ‘commander’, identified as Gulzar Ahmed Mangoo, was killed by the troops. One of his associates, Hilal Ahmed Mir, who escaped in an injured condition, was later arrested from an unidentified locality in the capital Srinagar.
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July - 27 
The overnight gun-battle between militants and security forces ended on July 27 with the death of another militant at Arin in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district. As reported earlier, security forces had launched the cordon-and-search operation at Arin on July 26. "Battalion Commander" of the J
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The overnight gun-battle between militants and security forces ended on July 27 with the death of another militant at Arin in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district. As reported earlier, security forces had launched the cordon-and-search operation at Arin on July 26. "Battalion Commander" of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Abu Saquib of Pakistan, had died in the initial round of firing. Sources said that security forces on July 27 destroyed the house of chemist Saifuddin Shah, killing the one holed up militant, who was later identified as JeM "district commander" Sher Khan a.k.a. Chachoo.
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July - 28 
On July 28, a police constable, identified as Mohd Ashraf, was injured in an encounter with the militants along the Bangla Nullah near Thathri in the Doda district, according to Daily Excelsior. However, the three militants involved in the incident managed to escape.
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On July 28, a police constable, identified as Mohd Ashraf, was injured in an encounter with the militants along the Bangla Nullah near Thathri in the Doda district, according to Daily Excelsior. However, the three militants involved in the incident managed to escape.
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July - 29 
In another incident, a soldier was killed during an encounter with terrorists in the Tris forest area of Kupwara district.
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In another incident, a soldier was killed during an encounter with terrorists in the Tris forest area of Kupwara district.
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July - 31 
The Army foiled an infiltration attempt near Ghodetal in the Uri sector of Baramulla district by killing all the four terrorists on July 31, according to Daily Excelsior. In the gun-battle, Colonel V. Vasant, a Commanding Officer of 9 Maratha Light Infantry, and a soldier, Lance Naik B. S. Ganapat,
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The Army foiled an infiltration attempt near Ghodetal in the Uri sector of Baramulla district by killing all the four terrorists on July 31, according to Daily Excelsior. In the gun-battle, Colonel V. Vasant, a Commanding Officer of 9 Maratha Light Infantry, and a soldier, Lance Naik B. S. Ganapat, were also killed and a soldier wounded.
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August - 2 
Two infiltrators were killed by the troops at Sanga in the Krishna Ghati area of Poonch district on August 2, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said troops had observed the movement of a group of infiltrators near Hawai Post of Army at Sanga and in the ensuing encounter two infiltrators
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Two infiltrators were killed by the troops at Sanga in the Krishna Ghati area of Poonch district on August 2, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources said troops had observed the movement of a group of infiltrators near Hawai Post of Army at Sanga and in the ensuing encounter two infiltrators were killed while the rest of their associates managed to escape. The slain militants were believed to be Pakistanis belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit. Recoveries made from their possession include two AK-56 rifles, 11 magazines, 85 rounds, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, five grenades, five hand grenades, two radio sets, three wire cutters, one General Positioning System, two rucksacks, two water bottles, one dairy and one religious book.
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August - 8 
Meanwhile, security force (SF) personnel shot dead an ‘operations commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Taib alias Abu Talah, during an encounter at Hanjipora in the Kupwara district. One solider, one police personnel and a civilian, Tariq Ahmad, sustained injuries during the encoun
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Meanwhile, security force (SF) personnel shot dead an ‘operations commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Taib alias Abu Talah, during an encounter at Hanjipora in the Kupwara district. One solider, one police personnel and a civilian, Tariq Ahmad, sustained injuries during the encounter. One AK rifle, three magazines and three grenades were recovered from the slain militant.
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August - 9 
Elsewhere in the State, militants fired upon at a convoy of Army at Sheeri near Baramulla on August 9. The troops retaliated and the exchange of fire lasted for about 15 minutes. However, there was no report of any casualty. The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Elsewhere in the State, militants fired upon at a convoy of Army at Sheeri near Baramulla on August 9. The troops retaliated and the exchange of fire lasted for about 15 minutes. However, there was no report of any casualty. The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 11 
Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu police and Delhi police, in a joint operation, gunned down Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘divisional commander’ Saifullah Qari, a Pakistani national and mastermind behind July 5, 2005 attack on makeshift Ram temple at the disputed Ayodhya complex in Uttar Pradesh and
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Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu police and Delhi police, in a joint operation, gunned down Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘divisional commander’ Saifullah Qari, a Pakistani national and mastermind behind July 5, 2005 attack on makeshift Ram temple at the disputed Ayodhya complex in Uttar Pradesh and critically injured his associate in a house at Ramzanpura near Janipura Colony in Jammu on August 11-morning. The injured militant has been arrested, according to Daily Excelsior. A Delhi police Sub Inspector Devinder Singh was also injured in the operation that lasted for half an hour. Recoveries made from the slain and arrested militants include one Chinese pistol, two Chinese grenades, one satellite phone, eight mobile telephones with SIM cards including costlier handsets like N Series of Nokia, four extra SIM cards, INR 30,000 cash, Matrix sheet and some important documents carrying codes, telephone numbers and other information about the militant commanders.
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August - 12 
Two Pakistani militants, including a ‘district commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) group, were killed in separate encounters on August 12, according to Daily Excelsior. The HuM ‘district commander’ Abu Shaheen Afghani, active for the last seven years, was killed in a gunfight at Krankishiva
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Two Pakistani militants, including a ‘district commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) group, were killed in separate encounters on August 12, according to Daily Excelsior. The HuM ‘district commander’ Abu Shaheen Afghani, active for the last seven years, was killed in a gunfight at Krankishivan in the Sopore area in Baramulla district, informed Senior Superintendent of Police Viplav Kumar. An explosive-laden car which was to be used as a car bomb was recovered from the incident site.
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August - 20 
Two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were killed in a day-long encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Ganevpora-Hablipora village in the Shopian district on August 20, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were killed in a day-long encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Ganevpora-Hablipora village in the Shopian district on August 20, according to Daily Excelsior.
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August - 27 
In another incident, a civilian, Abdul Rashid Haji, was injured when he was caught in cross-firing between militants and security force personnel at village Himnal in the Ramban district. The militants, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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In another incident, a civilian, Abdul Rashid Haji, was injured when he was caught in cross-firing between militants and security force personnel at village Himnal in the Ramban district. The militants, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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September - 1 
Roshan Din alias Abu Darda, an ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed by Reasi police and army at Nakka Pathri in the Gulabgarh area of Udhampur district on September 1, Daily Excelsior reported. Senior superintendent of police (Reasi) J L Sharma said that security forces (SFs) sur
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Roshan Din alias Abu Darda, an ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed by Reasi police and army at Nakka Pathri in the Gulabgarh area of Udhampur district on September 1, Daily Excelsior reported. Senior superintendent of police (Reasi) J L Sharma said that security forces (SFs) surrounded a terrorist hide-out at Nakka Pathri after developing specific information that Roshan Din was hiding there and shot him dead after a fierce one and a half hour long gun battle. One AK-47 rifle, four magazines, 89 rounds, one I Com wireless set, one cell phone, one binocular and one dairy was recovered from the possession of the slain militant. Abu Darda was active since 2000 and was involved in a number of militant activities in Gool-Gulabgarh-Mahore belt.
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September - 10 
At least one soldier, Pawan Kumar, is reported to have died in a gunfight with militants in the Rajwar area of Kupwara district. Spokesman of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Abdullah Ghaznavi, claimed that five soldiers, including an officer, were killed and eight more were injured in the attack. He clai
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At least one soldier, Pawan Kumar, is reported to have died in a gunfight with militants in the Rajwar area of Kupwara district. Spokesman of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Abdullah Ghaznavi, claimed that five soldiers, including an officer, were killed and eight more were injured in the attack. He claimed that militants of the LeT, Al-Badr and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) had already occupied a position usually held by troops and launched the attack when a column of army was on way to launch an operation.
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September - 10 
Two militants of the Al Badr Mujahideen, identified as Mohammad Ramzan Shah and Abu Imran Sindhi, died in an encounter with the SF personnel at Sherhama in the Handwara area of Kupwara district. One AK-56 rifle, one pistol and 10 grenades were recovered from their possession. Officials said that one
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Two militants of the Al Badr Mujahideen, identified as Mohammad Ramzan Shah and Abu Imran Sindhi, died in an encounter with the SF personnel at Sherhama in the Handwara area of Kupwara district. One AK-56 rifle, one pistol and 10 grenades were recovered from their possession. Officials said that one soldier sustained injuries in the gun-battle.
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September - 14 
A suspected Pakistani cadre of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was killed by SF personnel at Sodal near Handwara in the Baramulla district on September 14. While one SF personnel was wounded, five terrorists managed to escape from the incident site. One AK-56 rifles, five magazines and three grenades wer
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A suspected Pakistani cadre of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was killed by SF personnel at Sodal near Handwara in the Baramulla district on September 14. While one SF personnel was wounded, five terrorists managed to escape from the incident site. One AK-56 rifles, five magazines and three grenades were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorist.
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September - 16 
In the Sopore district, security forces and the LeT militants exchanged fire in the Model Town area. Superintendent of Police, Imtiyaz Hussain said that the raid was conducted following information on two LeT militants, Saifullah and Abu Zarrar, who had laid an ambush and were likely to attack a mil
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In the Sopore district, security forces and the LeT militants exchanged fire in the Model Town area. Superintendent of Police, Imtiyaz Hussain said that the raid was conducted following information on two LeT militants, Saifullah and Abu Zarrar, who had laid an ambush and were likely to attack a military convoy. In the exchange of fire, Abu Zarrar sustained injuries but both the militants managed to escape leaving behind a mobile phone. Official sources said there were no fatalities on the security force side.
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September - 17 
Two SF personnel and two civilians were wounded when an encounter occurred between terrorists and SF personnel at Chipora near Sopore in the Baramulla district on September 17-afternoon, according to Kashmir Times. However, terrorists managed to escape.
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Two SF personnel and two civilians were wounded when an encounter occurred between terrorists and SF personnel at Chipora near Sopore in the Baramulla district on September 17-afternoon, according to Kashmir Times. However, terrorists managed to escape.
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September - 18 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including ‘section commander’ Shamsher Khan alias Rezwan, a Pakistani national, and his accomplice, Aijaz alias Bhai alias Shamsher, were killed while five SF personnel, including a Major, sustained injuries in a day-long gun battle at village Chinot in the Bhada
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including ‘section commander’ Shamsher Khan alias Rezwan, a Pakistani national, and his accomplice, Aijaz alias Bhai alias Shamsher, were killed while five SF personnel, including a Major, sustained injuries in a day-long gun battle at village Chinot in the Bhadarwah tehsil (administrative division) of Doda district. Two AK rifles, three magazines, 17 rounds, one radio set, six hand grenades and a large quantity of incriminating documents were recovered from the encounter site.
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September - 20 
An Army officer, Mukesh Kumar, and one Pakistani ‘commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, identified as Jamal alias Bilal Bhai, were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security force (SF) personnel at Tral in the Pulwama district on September 20-night, reports Daily Excelsior. Wh
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An Army officer, Mukesh Kumar, and one Pakistani ‘commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, identified as Jamal alias Bilal Bhai, were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security force (SF) personnel at Tral in the Pulwama district on September 20-night, reports Daily Excelsior. While three terrorists managed to escape, a huge cache of arms and explosives was recovered from the incident site.
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September - 24 
A top militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Israr, and a Special Police Officer, Shah Hussain, were killed in an encounter at Sanyara Mohalla in the Surankote area of Poonch district on September 24-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 11 rounds
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A top militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Israr, and a Special Police Officer, Shah Hussain, were killed in an encounter at Sanyara Mohalla in the Surankote area of Poonch district on September 24-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 11 rounds of ammunition, one radio set, one telephone, a diary and some documents were recovered from the slain militant.
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September - 25 
At least two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and a soldier, Varinder Kumar Sharma, were killed during an encounter that ensued after security forces launched a search operation at Khewri in the Rajouri district on September 25, according to Daily Excelsior. Two AK-56 rifles, three magazines, 13 roun
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At least two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and a soldier, Varinder Kumar Sharma, were killed during an encounter that ensued after security forces launched a search operation at Khewri in the Rajouri district on September 25, according to Daily Excelsior. Two AK-56 rifles, three magazines, 13 rounds, one radio set, six grenades, eight detonators, two pouches and incriminating documents were recovered from the slain militants’ possession.
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September - 26 
According to Daily Excelsior, three infiltrators were killed by the security force (SF) personnel at village Battal Kanja in the Poonch district on September 26. One trooper, Lt P Sharma, was wounded in the incident. Official sources said SFs observed movement of six to seven militants trying to inf
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According to Daily Excelsior, three infiltrators were killed by the security force (SF) personnel at village Battal Kanja in the Poonch district on September 26. One trooper, Lt P Sharma, was wounded in the incident. Official sources said SFs observed movement of six to seven militants trying to infiltrate into Indian territory from Battal Kanja. As the infiltrators came within the firing range, they were challenged and asked to surrender. However, the militants separated themselves in three groups and opened firing on troops from different directions. In the retaliatory action, SFs killed two infiltrators in the morning and another in the afternoon. Search operations are currently underway as three to four infiltrators were suspected to be hiding in the area. The slain militants were identified as Abu Ubaid, Abu Bakar and Abu Nadeem. Three AK-47 rifles with three magazines and 374 rounds, three wireless sets, one satellite telephone, nine hand grenades, one wire cutter, one binocular, a large quantity of dry fruit and pencil cells, one Global Positioning System, three pouches and a medical kit were recovered from their possession.
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September - 30 
A police vehicle, which was escorting a Superintendent of Police, came under heavy firing by the militants at Dera Gali in the Poonch district leading to a gun battle between militants and security forces which continued till late night. The militants later managed to escape taking cover of darkness
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A police vehicle, which was escorting a Superintendent of Police, came under heavy firing by the militants at Dera Gali in the Poonch district leading to a gun battle between militants and security forces which continued till late night. The militants later managed to escape taking cover of darkness. No casualties were reported on either side.
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September - 30 
With the death of both the holed up militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the overnight operation of Budgam Police has ended at Tujjan, a borderline hamlet between Pulwama and Budgam districts. Senior Superintendent of Police (Budgam), Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari, told Daily Excelsior that two local
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With the death of both the holed up militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the overnight operation of Budgam Police has ended at Tujjan, a borderline hamlet between Pulwama and Budgam districts. Senior Superintendent of Police (Budgam), Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari, told Daily Excelsior that two local HM militants, Khursheed Ahmed Rather alias Zubair and Nazir Ahmed Dar alias Faisal alias Irfan, who had been trapped at the Hanfiya mosque, were killed and a trooper was wounded in the operation. One AK-56 rifle, one Chinese pistol and a carbine, believed to have been looted by militants from Police guards in Pulwama district, were recovered from the incident site.
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October - 1 
An Army personnel and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were injured in an encounter with the militants at Kither in the Kishtwar district on October 1. The militants escaped after about two hour long exchange of gun battle with Army and police. During a separate encounter at Lohar Thaba under the juri
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An Army personnel and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were injured in an encounter with the militants at Kither in the Kishtwar district on October 1. The militants escaped after about two hour long exchange of gun battle with Army and police. During a separate encounter at Lohar Thaba under the jurisdiction of Thathri police station, a police constable and SPO Rattan Chand were injured.
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October - 2 
Two officers of Rashtriya Rifles (34 Battalion) and at least three militants are believed to have died during an encounter between militants and security forces (SFs) in the Tangmarg-Beerwah belt of Baramulla district on October 2, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources stated that SFs inter
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Two officers of Rashtriya Rifles (34 Battalion) and at least three militants are believed to have died during an encounter between militants and security forces (SFs) in the Tangmarg-Beerwah belt of Baramulla district on October 2, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources stated that SFs intercepted a large group of Al-Badr militants at Ringawari hamlet, bordering the Baramulla and Budgam districts in Tangmarg area, in the morning. SFs had launched the operation after receiving information that the outfit’s ‘divisional commander’ of the Tangmarg-Beerwah belt, Bilal Afghani alias Chhota Bilal, along with his close associates, Mohammad Sultan Bhat alias Rayees Khan and Janbaz Afghani, had gone to receive a freshly infiltrated group of eight to 10 militants. It was in the initial round of firing that Major K. P. Vinay was killed and four of his colleagues, including another Major, wounded. The wounded Major is reported to have later succumbed to his injuries at the Army's Base Hospital in capital Srinagar. Later, troops directed heavy gunfire towards the militants who had holed in some houses. Chhota Bilal was believed dead along with both of his associates. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in.
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October - 2 
With the killing of six more militants, the overnight encounter between security forces (SFs) and the militants in the Tangmarg-Beerwah belt of Baramulla district is reported to have ended, according to Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, Major K. P. Vinay and Major Dinesh Raghuraman were killed a
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With the killing of six more militants, the overnight encounter between security forces (SFs) and the militants in the Tangmarg-Beerwah belt of Baramulla district is reported to have ended, according to Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, Major K. P. Vinay and Major Dinesh Raghuraman were killed along with three militants on October 2. Five soldiers, including a Major, sustained injuries in the encounter. The operation was called off after troops recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition, including nine AK-56 rifles, 27 magazines, some video cameras, NVGs, UBGLs, mobile phones, radio sets, diaries and a direction map. "They offered tough resistance for all 38 hours of the gun battle. They are all unidentified but we believe, they are all Pakistani cadres of Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT]," informed Commander of Sector 12 of Rashtriya Rifles, Brigadier, Kuldip Singh. LeT spokesman, Abdullah Ghaznavi, confirmed to Daily Excelsior in a satellite telephonic conversation from Pakistan that nine militants of his outfit were killed in the 38-hour-long gun-battle in Tangmarg. He claimed that the militants killed 12 soldiers, including two Majors, and wounded 15 others.
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October - 3 
In the State, a militant of the Al Badr, identified as Fayaz Ahmed Mir alias Junaid-ul-Islam, was killed by the SFs at Rakh-e-Littar in the Pulwama district on October 3. However, three to four of his associates are suspected to have escaped from the incident site.
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In the State, a militant of the Al Badr, identified as Fayaz Ahmed Mir alias Junaid-ul-Islam, was killed by the SFs at Rakh-e-Littar in the Pulwama district on October 3. However, three to four of his associates are suspected to have escaped from the incident site.
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October - 4 
In an encounter between militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and security forces (SFs) at Gamroo in the Bandipora district on October 4, two militants, identified as ‘divisional commander’ Moosa alias Abu Wafa and ‘chief operational commander’ Qasim Bhatti, and a Junior Commissioned Officer of the
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In an encounter between militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and security forces (SFs) at Gamroo in the Bandipora district on October 4, two militants, identified as ‘divisional commander’ Moosa alias Abu Wafa and ‘chief operational commander’ Qasim Bhatti, and a Junior Commissioned Officer of the Army, Subash, were killed, according to Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles and an equal number of grenades were recovered from the incident site. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir), Shiv Mohan Sahai, said that Moosa had engineered most of the attacks on Police and civilian targets in capital Srinagar in the last one year. He had also been instrumental in a number of grenade attacks and IED blasts in the Bandipora, Ganderbal and Srinagar districts.
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October - 5 
In the State, security forces killed Abu Furqan, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’ for Anantnag, during an encounter at Chitragam village in the Shopian district. However, two of his associates were reportedly holed up in the hideout and are still fighting the troops.
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In the State, security forces killed Abu Furqan, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’ for Anantnag, during an encounter at Chitragam village in the Shopian district. However, two of his associates were reportedly holed up in the hideout and are still fighting the troops.
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October - 5 
The gun battle which had commenced between militants and SFs in an orchard between Chitragam and Bandpau villages in Shopian-Kulgam belt on October 5 ended with the death of one soldier on October 6. The Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) ‘district commander’ Abu Furqan was earlier killed during the clash whil
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The gun battle which had commenced between militants and SFs in an orchard between Chitragam and Bandpau villages in Shopian-Kulgam belt on October 5 ended with the death of one soldier on October 6. The Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) ‘district commander’ Abu Furqan was earlier killed during the clash while other militants had managed to escape.
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October - 5 October - 6
Six more infiltrating militants and two soldiers were killed on October 6 in a fierce gun battle close to Line of Control (LoC) in the Karnah sector of Kupwara district where security forces (SFs) had killed three militants of the same group while losing one soldier on October 5, reports Daily Excel
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Six more infiltrating militants and two soldiers were killed on October 6 in a fierce gun battle close to Line of Control (LoC) in the Karnah sector of Kupwara district where security forces (SFs) had killed three militants of the same group while losing one soldier on October 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs intercepted remaining six militants of a group of 9-infiltrators in Drangyari forest cover in Kupwara district and eliminated all of them in a daylong gun battle. Two soldiers also got killed. This 9-member group of militants had been reportedly launched for infiltration into the valley at Aithmuqam Township across the LoC in Neelam valley of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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October - 6 
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (32 Battalion) killed an unidentified militant in an encounter at village Lissar in Rafiabad in the Baramulla-Handwara belt.
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Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (32 Battalion) killed an unidentified militant in an encounter at village Lissar in Rafiabad in the Baramulla-Handwara belt.
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October - 7 
One militant, identified as Abu Anees alias Fazal, and a soldier were killed and two soldiers injured in an encounter that ensued after security forces (SFs) launched a combing operation at Phion-Paranwar in the Kangan area of Srinagar district, according to Daily Excelsior. An AK assault rifle, one
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One militant, identified as Abu Anees alias Fazal, and a soldier were killed and two soldiers injured in an encounter that ensued after security forces (SFs) launched a combing operation at Phion-Paranwar in the Kangan area of Srinagar district, according to Daily Excelsior. An AK assault rifle, one magazine and 30 bullets were recovered from the slain militant.
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October - 7 
SFs also shot dead another militant during an encounter at Liser Dangiwacha village in the Baramulla district and recovered an AK assault rifle, one wireless set, one UBGL, one UBGL thrower, three UBGL grenades, three magazines and 168 rounds from the encounter site.
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SFs also shot dead another militant during an encounter at Liser Dangiwacha village in the Baramulla district and recovered an AK assault rifle, one wireless set, one UBGL, one UBGL thrower, three UBGL grenades, three magazines and 168 rounds from the encounter site.
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October - 8 
On October 8, two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sartaj Ahmad Shaksaz alias Tabraez and Ashiq Ahmad Padru alias Janbaaz. Sartaj, died in an encounter with the troops in the Mahipora village of Kulgam district, according to Daily Excelsior.
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On October 8, two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sartaj Ahmad Shaksaz alias Tabraez and Ashiq Ahmad Padru alias Janbaaz. Sartaj, died in an encounter with the troops in the Mahipora village of Kulgam district, according to Daily Excelsior.
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October - 9 
Encounter that ensued after troops launched a search operation at village Chalpora in the Kupwara district on October 9-morning, an unidentified militant was killed.
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Encounter that ensued after troops launched a search operation at village Chalpora in the Kupwara district on October 9-morning, an unidentified militant was killed.
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October - 9 
Top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Latief Ahmad Ganai alias Furkaan and his close associate Rafiq Ahmad Shah were killed in an encounter with a joint search party of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group personnel at Wagub-Sopore village in the Baramulla district on October 9, Deputy
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Top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Latief Ahmad Ganai alias Furkaan and his close associate Rafiq Ahmad Shah were killed in an encounter with a joint search party of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group personnel at Wagub-Sopore village in the Baramulla district on October 9, Deputy
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October - 9 October - 10
A soldier who was wounded in an encounter at Rajwar in the Kupwara district on October 9 succumbed to his injuries on October 10.
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A soldier who was wounded in an encounter at Rajwar in the Kupwara district on October 9 succumbed to his injuries on October 10.
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October - 10 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed by the police during an encounter at Sugan village in the Pulwama district on October 10, Daily Excelsior reports.
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed by the police during an encounter at Sugan village in the Pulwama district on October 10, Daily Excelsior reports.
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October - 11 
Two infiltrating militants were intercepted and killed by troops in the Budnambal area of Kupwara district.
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Two infiltrating militants were intercepted and killed by troops in the Budnambal area of Kupwara district.
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October - 14 
SFs arrested three hardcore militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) after an encounter at Pattimal in the Kishtwar district and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from their possession. They were identified as Nissar Ahmed alias Abu Maaz, Ghulam Mohammed Shah alias Abu Qasim and Far
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SFs arrested three hardcore militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) after an encounter at Pattimal in the Kishtwar district and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from their possession. They were identified as Nissar Ahmed alias Abu Maaz, Ghulam Mohammed Shah alias Abu Qasim and Farooq Ahmed. Three AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 120 rounds, one Chinese grenade, two mobile telephones, five letter heads of the LeT outfit and some incriminating documents were recovered from their possession. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Doda range) Farooq Khan told Daily Excelsior that the arrests were made after SFs had launched a search operation in Pattimal after securing specific input about the movement of three LeT militants, who had been operating in the Dachan, Pattimal and Palmar areas for the last three years.
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October - 14 
A militant of the Al Badr outfit, Faisal of Pakistan, was killed during an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Bandipora district. An AK rifle, three magazines and 77 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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A militant of the Al Badr outfit, Faisal of Pakistan, was killed during an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Bandipora district. An AK rifle, three magazines and 77 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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October - 14 
A soldier, Surya Bali, was killed in an encounter with militants at village Joura under the jurisdiction of Gandoh police station in Doda district on October 14-morning, according to Daily Excelsior. In another encounter that occurred at Kainar in the Mahore area of Reasi district, two Army personne
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A soldier, Surya Bali, was killed in an encounter with militants at village Joura under the jurisdiction of Gandoh police station in Doda district on October 14-morning, according to Daily Excelsior. In another encounter that occurred at Kainar in the Mahore area of Reasi district, two Army personnel, D. Sonowet and Malsuma, were injured.
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October - 17 
A soldier was wounded in an encounter with militants near the Line of Control (LoC) at Lashdat Gulab Post in the Kupwara district on October 17-night, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A soldier was wounded in an encounter with militants near the Line of Control (LoC) at Lashdat Gulab Post in the Kupwara district on October 17-night, according to Daily Excelsior.
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October - 18 
Two Pakistani militants of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), ‘district commander’ Dr Zen and his bodyguard, were killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) at Lodara village in the Bandipora district on October 18, according to Daily Excelsior. Two AK-47 rifles, two damaged radio sets and a
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Two Pakistani militants of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), ‘district commander’ Dr Zen and his bodyguard, were killed in a gun-battle with the security forces (SFs) at Lodara village in the Bandipora district on October 18, according to Daily Excelsior. Two AK-47 rifles, two damaged radio sets and a quantity of assorted ammunition were recovered from the incident site. However, in the capital Srinagar, a Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen spokesman claimed to news agencies that one of the militants killed was his outfit's "Battalion Commander" Abul Khair alias Mohammad Usman and another was Imran of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Officials however insisted that one was Zen and another was his bodyguard.
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October - 19 
A militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Irshad Ahmad Dar alias Tauseef, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Chak-e-Churat Ram in the Pattan-Tangmarg belt of Baramulla district on October 19, according to Daily Excelsior. SF personnel recovered one AK-47 rifl
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A militant of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Irshad Ahmad Dar alias Tauseef, was killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Chak-e-Churat Ram in the Pattan-Tangmarg belt of Baramulla district on October 19, according to Daily Excelsior. SF personnel recovered one AK-47 rifle, two AK magazines, one mobile phone, one pouch and currency worth INR 520 from the slain militant's possession.
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October - 20 
The Personal Security Officer of the Superintendent of Police (SP), Sopore, and a Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter at Malpora, close to Malmapanpora, on Sopore-Bandipore road in the Baramulla district on October 20, Daily Excelsior reports. One civilian
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The Personal Security Officer of the Superintendent of Police (SP), Sopore, and a Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter at Malpora, close to Malmapanpora, on Sopore-Bandipore road in the Baramulla district on October 20, Daily Excelsior reports. One civilian and a policeman were injured in the incident while the SP escaped unhurt. One AK-47 rifle, one UBGL and one mobile phone were recovered from the possession of the slain cadre. Meanwhile, spokesman of the LeT, Abdullah Ghaznavi, told Excelsior over telephone that one militant of his organisation died after killing five SOG personnel, including an Inspector. He identified the militant killed as Abu Abdullah Jaish and claimed that yet another encounter started between the militants of his organisation and security forces in the same area at 1630 hours. He said that the encounter was underway and details were not available immediately. Officials, however, maintained that only one constable got killed and one more sustained injuries before the militant was gunned down and said that no other encounter took place in Sopore or any other place in Kashmir valley on October 20.
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October - 24 
Security forces (SFs) are reported to have killed two of the top wanted Pakistani militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit on October 24. Official sources told Daily Excelsior that SF personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation at Khoshi Mohalla Brar near Chitti Bandi village in the Bandi
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Security forces (SFs) are reported to have killed two of the top wanted Pakistani militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit on October 24. Official sources told Daily Excelsior that SF personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation at Khoshi Mohalla Brar near Chitti Bandi village in the Bandipora district after receiving information that two militants were hiding at the residence of one Ghulam Hassan Paswal. In the ensuing encounter, SFs destroyed the target house, killing both the holed up militants, identified as ‘district commander’ Saquib and ‘battalion commander’ Abu Huzaifa alias Ghazi Baba. While two soldiers were wounded in the encounter, two AK-56 rifles were recovered from the slain militant’s possession. Official sources informed that nearly 30 militants have been killed in gun-battles with the SFs in 2007 in Bandipora. In the last 10 months, almost the entire medium and top rung leadership of he militant outfits have been neutralized in Bandipora. Top commanders killed in 2007 include Jehan Zeb of JeM, Abu Moosa alias Abu Wafa of the LeT, Shaheen and Danish of HuM, Abu Hamza of JuM, Faisal of Al-Badr and Nazir Ahmed Dar of the HM.
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October - 25 
Security forces arrested a suspected militant after an encounter in the Ramban district on October 25, according to The Tribune. Militants opened fire on a Border Security Force patrol party in Hariwala Majid Nullah in the district and the troops retaliated leading to an exchange of fire between the
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Security forces arrested a suspected militant after an encounter in the Ramban district on October 25, according to The Tribune. Militants opened fire on a Border Security Force patrol party in Hariwala Majid Nullah in the district and the troops retaliated leading to an exchange of fire between them. Even as the militants managed to escape under the cover of darkness, one suspected militant was later arrested by the troops during search operations in the area.
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October - 27 
A businessman held captive by Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants for over two days in the Kupwara district was rescued by police on October 27, reports The Hindu. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in Kupwara, B Srinivas said that the businessman was rescued after an exchange of fire between
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A businessman held captive by Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants for over two days in the Kupwara district was rescued by police on October 27, reports The Hindu. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in Kupwara, B Srinivas said that the businessman was rescued after an exchange of fire between his abductors and police. Four abductors, who all managed to flee, had demanded a ransom of INR 500,000 to free the hostage. The businessman and a police personnel were injured during the exchange of fire.
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October - 30 
Ghulam Sarwar alias Amanullah Bukhari alias Jangi Chacha of Gujranwala, Pakistan, a ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), was killed by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter in the Bandipora district on October 30, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, two magazines, 29 round
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Ghulam Sarwar alias Amanullah Bukhari alias Jangi Chacha of Gujranwala, Pakistan, a ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), was killed by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter in the Bandipora district on October 30, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, two magazines, 29 rounds of AK ammunition, three hand grenades, one UBGL, three UBGL grenade, four electronic detonators, one radio set, three cellular phone SIM cards, one mobile set and one matrix sheet were recovered from the encounter site. Officials said that Bukhari was wanted in over 50 civilian killings in addition to a number of police personnel.
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October - 31 
Moulvi Fayyaz Ahmed alias Alfa 3, a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), his unidentified associate and a Special Police Officer, Shamas Din, were killed in an encounter between militants and security force (SF) personnel at Malikpura in the Chatru area of Kishtwar district on Octobe
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Moulvi Fayyaz Ahmed alias Alfa 3, a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), his unidentified associate and a Special Police Officer, Shamas Din, were killed in an encounter between militants and security force (SF) personnel at Malikpura in the Chatru area of Kishtwar district on October 31, according to Daily Excelsior. Two AK rifles, three magazines, 30 rounds, one wireless set, one mobile telephone and explosive material were recovered from the incident site. Sources said Moulvi Fayyaz Ahmed was among the longest surviving militants in the Kishtwar and Doda districts. He was reportedly active in militancy since 1992 and was involved in a series of subversive activities including killing, kidnappings and extortions. He was also instrumental in recruiting several local youths into Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.
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November - 1 
According to Daily Excelsior, while two militants of a group of seven militants who had successfully infiltrated through the Machhil sector in Kupwara district on November 1 were killed in an encounter with the troops at Kainaar, two more died in another gun-battle with troops in Gogalnaar, close to
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According to Daily Excelsior, while two militants of a group of seven militants who had successfully infiltrated through the Machhil sector in Kupwara district on November 1 were killed in an encounter with the troops at Kainaar, two more died in another gun-battle with troops in Gogalnaar, close to the Line of Control. Troops have launched a wider operation in search of three more militants of the group who are believed to have escaped but still hiding in the same area.
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November - 3 
On November 3, two HM militants and a woman were killed in an encounter in Kashmir valley in the Neilpakipora area of Pattan in Baramulla district. A security force personnel was injured in the attack. Two pistols, four magazines, 15 rounds of ammunition and one mobile phone were seized from the pos
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On November 3, two HM militants and a woman were killed in an encounter in Kashmir valley in the Neilpakipora area of Pattan in Baramulla district. A security force personnel was injured in the attack. Two pistols, four magazines, 15 rounds of ammunition and one mobile phone were seized from the possession of the killed militants.
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November - 6 November - 9
According to The Hindu, five militants and four security force (SF) personnel, including a Major, were killed in an encounter which lasted four days at Sadpora Mohalla in the Pattan town of Baramulla district. Commander of the 10 Sector Rashtriya Rifles, Brigadier K. A. Muthana, informed that all th
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According to The Hindu, five militants and four security force (SF) personnel, including a Major, were killed in an encounter which lasted four days at Sadpora Mohalla in the Pattan town of Baramulla district. Commander of the 10 Sector Rashtriya Rifles, Brigadier K. A. Muthana, informed that all the five militants killed were foreign nationals affiliated to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Major V. S. Sandu and three soldiers were killed in the encounter which began on November 6-evening.
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November - 7 
On November 7, three soldiers and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during an encounter in Sad Mohalla in the highway township of Pattan in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. The encounter had begun on November 6 evening following reports of LeT militants hiding in two houses of the
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On November 7, three soldiers and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed during an encounter in Sad Mohalla in the highway township of Pattan in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. The encounter had begun on November 6 evening following reports of LeT militants hiding in two houses of the area. At least five soldiers, including a JCO, sustained injuries in the continuing encounter. Three more LeT militants are suspected to have escaped from the cordoned locality.
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November - 8 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants opened fire on a bunker of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who retaliated at Main Chowk in Sopore town of Baramulla district on November 8-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior. Subsequent to the retaliatory firing, militants ran into a hotel
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants opened fire on a bunker of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who retaliated at Main Chowk in Sopore town of Baramulla district on November 8-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior. Subsequent to the retaliatory firing, militants ran into a hotel Newlight and took positions on its top floor. Police and paramilitary personnel managed to evacuate a large number of holed up civilians and later engaged the militants in a gun battle.
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November - 11 
On November 11, two ‘Fidayeen’ cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), holed up in a hotel at Sopore town in the Baramulla district for the past three days, were killed by security forces (SF). A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel too was killed during the encounter. Six other SF personnel w
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On November 11, two ‘Fidayeen’ cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), holed up in a hotel at Sopore town in the Baramulla district for the past three days, were killed by security forces (SF). A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel too was killed during the encounter. Six other SF personnel were also injured in the encounter. The militants were identified as Abu Osama Zeeshan alias Qasim of Leh district in the North Western Frontier Province (NWFP) of Pakistan and Abu Talha alias Janbaz Mumtaz Ullah of Meanwali district in Pakistan. Two AK assault rifles, two magazines and two pouches were recovered from the site of encounter.
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November - 12 
Four Pakistani militants - two each of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Dooru in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on November 12, according to Daily Excelsior. Three of the slain militants were identified as HuM "D
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Four Pakistani militants - two each of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Dooru in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on November 12, according to Daily Excelsior. Three of the slain militants were identified as HuM "Deputy Chief" for Jammu and Kashmir, Qari Umar, and ‘commander’ Bilal Afghani and LeT cadre Abu Faris alias Daanish alias Shamsheer. One soldier was killed and four others were wounded in the encounter.
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November - 24 
Militants killed a soldier, Vijay Kumar, in an encounter in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district. Even as troops retaliated, all the militants, believed to be two to four in number, managed to escape.
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Militants killed a soldier, Vijay Kumar, in an encounter in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district. Even as troops retaliated, all the militants, believed to be two to four in number, managed to escape.
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November - 30 
One trooper was injured in a mine explosion at Cheel outpost in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on November 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops of Gorkha Rifles (11 Battalion) were on routine patrolling on Cheel Post when an IED (improvised explosive device) exploded at 10.30 am, injuring one tr
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One trooper was injured in a mine explosion at Cheel outpost in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on November 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops of Gorkha Rifles (11 Battalion) were on routine patrolling on Cheel Post when an IED (improvised explosive device) exploded at 10.30 am, injuring one trooper. Two bullet fires were also fired at the troops, which were retaliated. "After two bullet fires, the jawans fired at least two magazines but no movement was reported in the area,” sources said.
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December - 2 
Elsewhere in the State, a senior most commander of the Al-Badr Mujahideen, Bilal Afghani alias Chhotta Bilal, has been trapped by the Special Operations Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police in village Aarth in the Budgam district. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in.
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Elsewhere in the State, a senior most commander of the Al-Badr Mujahideen, Bilal Afghani alias Chhotta Bilal, has been trapped by the Special Operations Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police in village Aarth in the Budgam district. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in.
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December - 3 
Security forces (SFs) killed Al Badr Mujahideen's ‘chief commander’ in Kashmir valley, Bilal Afghani alias Chhotta Bilal, during a 24-hour-long encounter at Aarth village in the Budgam district on December 3. Sources told Daily Excelsior that the 24-hour-long operation of Budgam Police and Central R
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Security forces (SFs) killed Al Badr Mujahideen's ‘chief commander’ in Kashmir valley, Bilal Afghani alias Chhotta Bilal, during a 24-hour-long encounter at Aarth village in the Budgam district on December 3. Sources told Daily Excelsior that the 24-hour-long operation of Budgam Police and Central Reserve Police Force at village Aarth came to an end on December 3-evening with the recovery of Bilal Afghani's dead body. One AK-47 rifle, one UBGL and one grenade-thrower were also recovered from the debris of the house that was destroyed during the course of the encounter. Senior Superintendent of Police (Budgam), Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari, confirmed Afghani's death and said that the 30-year-old Pakistani militant had operated in Budgam district for nearly five years after having operated in the Bandipora area in north Kashmir for two years. He informed that Afghani was involved in over two dozen attacks on Police and security forces besides civilian targets, primarily in the Beerwah-Tangmarg belt.
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December - 5 
Two soldiers, Chuni Lal and Muzaffar Ahmed, and an equal number of militants affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group died in an overnight gun-battle at Ladhermud in the Awantipora area of Pulwama district on December 5. According to the Deputy Superintendent of Police in Awantipora, Police rec
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Two soldiers, Chuni Lal and Muzaffar Ahmed, and an equal number of militants affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group died in an overnight gun-battle at Ladhermud in the Awantipora area of Pulwama district on December 5. According to the Deputy Superintendent of Police in Awantipora, Police received specific information regarding the presence of militants at Ladhermud on which an operation was launched by Awantipora Police along with the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force.
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December - 9 
A police constable was killed while three militants were trapped in an encounter with the police at Bhatyas in the Gool area of Ramban district on December 9-night, Daily Excelsior reported. Reports said a police party from Gool launched a search operation at Bhatyas after securing information about
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A police constable was killed while three militants were trapped in an encounter with the police at Bhatyas in the Gool area of Ramban district on December 9-night, Daily Excelsior reported. Reports said a police party from Gool launched a search operation at Bhatyas after securing information about the presence of three militants. In the consequent exchange of gunfire between the two sides, police constable Gagandeep Sharma was killed. The militants were trapped in the hide-out when last reports came in.
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December - 23 
Meanwhile, a gun-battle is in progress at Palnoo village in the Kulgam district, where the holed up militants are said to have held five civilians hostage inside a mosque. Sources told Daily Excelsior that SF personnel entered Palnoo village after receiving information regarding the presence of thre
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Meanwhile, a gun-battle is in progress at Palnoo village in the Kulgam district, where the holed up militants are said to have held five civilians hostage inside a mosque. Sources told Daily Excelsior that SF personnel entered Palnoo village after receiving information regarding the presence of three local militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Asgar, Jehangir and Firdaus. The three reportedly took shelter inside the village mosque and refused to come out. During the course of negotiations by civilians, the militants opened fire in which a civilian and a soldier were wounded. Officials stated that the holed up militants captured five men of the civilian rescue team and held them hostage. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tikoo, said that the militants would be either killed or arrested if they failed to surrender.
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December - 24 
The police on December 24- night rescued all the five civilians held captive by militants inside a mosque in the Kulgam district and killed all the three militants, ending the 24-hour hostage crisis, The Hindu reported. The security personnel lobbed tear gas shells, forcing the three militants to co
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The police on December 24- night rescued all the five civilians held captive by militants inside a mosque in the Kulgam district and killed all the three militants, ending the 24-hour hostage crisis, The Hindu reported. The security personnel lobbed tear gas shells, forcing the three militants to come out. They then engaged the captors in a gun battle in which two militants were killed, police sources said. Another militant fled and took shelter in one of the minarets of the mosque and engaged the police in an encounter for nearly an hour, after which he too was eliminated. The DIG H.K. Lohia said all the five hostages were unharmed and the mosque suffered no damage in the gun battle. According to sources, there were clear instructions to maintain a tight cordon around the Jamia Masjid (mosque) of Palnoo village so as to ensure that the three local ‘commanders’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) did not manage to escape, adds Daily Excelsior. The militants killed on the mosque premises were identified as Shiraz Ahmad Bhat alias Asgar, Muddasir Ahmad Mir alias Jehangir and Ishfaq Ahmad Wagay.
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