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August - 1 
Militants launched a grenade at the Army camp of 32 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Watergam in Sopore area of Baramulla District on August 1 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) immediately cordoned off the area and massive searches
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Militants launched a grenade at the Army camp of 32 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Watergam in Sopore area of Baramulla District on August 1 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) immediately cordoned off the area and massive searches have been launched to nab the militants responsible for the attack.
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August - 1 
Militants opened fire on Army soldiers during a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) in a Chek-e-Choland village in Shopian District on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Army personnel were laying siege around Chek-e-Choland village when they were fir
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Militants opened fire on Army soldiers during a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) in a Chek-e-Choland village in Shopian District on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Army personnel were laying siege around Chek-e-Choland village when they were fired at by the militants. The reinforcements were rushed to the village and searches were launched in the area to nab the militants.
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August - 1 
Police arrested seven youth during clashes and protests following the bank robbery in Qoimoh area in Kulgam District on August 1, adds Daily Excelsior. Seven college-going students were arrested near SKUAST in Khudwani on August 1 morning during clas
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Police arrested seven youth during clashes and protests following the bank robbery in Qoimoh area in Kulgam District on August 1, adds Daily Excelsior. Seven college-going students were arrested near SKUAST in Khudwani on August 1 morning during clashes that erupted following a bank robbery in nearby Qoimoh area. As the news of arrests spread in the area, people took to streets and staged protests, demanding their release. A spontaneous shutdown was also observed in the area against the arrests.
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August - 1 
Unidentified gunmen barged into State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Qoimoh in Kulgam District and looted over six lakhs rupees on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. At least three men, two of them armed with rifles forced their entry into the SBI bra
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Unidentified gunmen barged into State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Qoimoh in Kulgam District and looted over six lakhs rupees on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. At least three men, two of them armed with rifles forced their entry into the SBI branch Qoimoh on August 1 morning. The gunmen asked the customers inside the bank to keep quiet and broke computers inside the bank. Some of the employees were also beaten as the gunmen were asking for the keys of the locker in which cash was stored. They opened the locker with the keys and looted over INR 6 lakh. As they came out of the bank and boarded their vehicle, they fired several gun shots in air to clear the traffic.
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August - 2 
Kashmiri separatist and the leader of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), AsiyaAndrabi was in regular touch with the former Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and often spoke to his foreign policy adviser Sartaz Aziz, the leader of the DeM told N
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Kashmiri separatist and the leader of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), AsiyaAndrabi was in regular touch with the former Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and often spoke to his foreign policy adviser Sartaz Aziz, the leader of the DeM told National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports The Times of India on August 2. Andrabi is also said to have spoken of her contacts with Pakistan high commission officials in New Delhi, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) ‘chief’ Hamid Gul, besides United Nations (UN) designated global terrorists Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin to discuss ‘freeing’ Kashmir from India. She also disclosed that she sent a letter to Nawaz Sharif in 2014 stating “Pakistan is not doing anything for Kashmir”. Sharif replied to her saying, “We are doing our best”. Later, on November 28, 2015 when her mother died, Nawaz Sharif sent her a condolence letter through post.
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August - 2 
Militants snatched service rifle from a bank security guard in Brakpora area of Anantnag District on August 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants overpowered the bank guard and snatched his 12-bore rifle at a branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank.
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Militants snatched service rifle from a bank security guard in Brakpora area of Anantnag District on August 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants overpowered the bank guard and snatched his 12-bore rifle at a branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank.
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August - 2 
Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) involved in the snatching of rifle from the security guard of an MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) were killed in a brief encounter in Khumriyal area of Kupwara District on August 2, reports Daily Excel
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Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) involved in the snatching of rifle from the security guard of an MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) were killed in a brief encounter in Khumriyal area of Kupwara District on August 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) in the afternoon established an ambush in Khumriyal area. The militants opened fire after they were caught in the ambush and, in retaliation, they were killed in a brief encounter. Police recovered the bodies of the duo along with an AK-47 rifle and an Insas rifle snatched from the security guard. The slain militants were identified as Bilal Ahmad Shah and Zahoor Ahmad.
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August - 3 
An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Border Security Force (BSF) was injured after he was fired upon by Pakistani troops from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District on August 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Offic
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An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Border Security Force (BSF) was injured after he was fired upon by Pakistani troops from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District on August 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that incident took place when ASI, SK Mishra of BSF was on routine patrol along with some Jawans near Sunderbani. He was hit by a sniper shot from across the LoC and sustained injury on his Arm.
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Five militants were killed in an overnight (August 3-4) operation launched by the Security Forces (SFs) in Kiloora village in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs, on August 3 evening, launched a search operation in the area following a spe
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Five militants were killed in an overnight (August 3-4) operation launched by the Security Forces (SFs) in Kiloora village in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs, on August 3 evening, launched a search operation in the area following a specific information about the presence of some militants. As the SFs reached near the suspected spot, they fired some probing shots and the hiding militants opened fire, triggering an encounter. One militant was killed and his body was recovered along with weapon on August 3. However, SFs continued the operation and killed four more militants on August 4 (today) early morning. “Four more terrorists have been killed in the operation at Kiloora in Shopian. One terrorist was killed last night,” an Army official said on August 4, adding the operation was still going on. Hindustan Times adds that the slain militants were affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and one of them was identified as LeT ‘commander’ Umar Malik.
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August - 3 
Militants barged inside a branch of JK Bank in Kapran area of Shopian District and snatched a 12 bore rifle from the private security guard and looted some cash from the Bank on August 3, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants barged inside a branch of JK Bank in Kapran area of Shopian District and snatched a 12 bore rifle from the private security guard and looted some cash from the Bank on August 3, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 3 
Militants fired at the security guards of National Conference (NC) leader and former legislator Abdul Majeed Mir at Acchal in Anantnag District on August 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. They had come for weapon snatching but alert guards repulsed
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Militants fired at the security guards of National Conference (NC) leader and former legislator Abdul Majeed Mir at Acchal in Anantnag District on August 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. They had come for weapon snatching but alert guards repulsed the attack. Massive search operations were launched in the area by SFs.
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August - 3 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter at Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District on August 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, SATP on August 3 had reported that two militants were killed by Security For
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter at Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District on August 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, SATP on August 3 had reported that two militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) after an encounter broke out in Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District. As the searches were going on, SFS made efforts to persuade the hiding militants to surrender but they refused and fired on the search party leading to an encounter. Two slain LeT militants were identified as Riyaz Ahmed Dar of Sopore and Khursheed Ahmed Malik of Aarihal in Pulwama. Two SFs personnel were also injured during the encounter in which one of the injured Army soldier sepoy Sawar Vijay Kumar succumbed to his injuries. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of encounter.
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August - 3 
Two militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) after an encounter broke out in Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District early on August 3 (today), reports Daily Excelsior.
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Two militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) after an encounter broke out in Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District early on August 3 (today), reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 4 
One civilian, identified as Bilal Ahmad Khan (24) was killed and 24 others were injured in stone pelting protests and clashes in Ganowpora in Shopian District on August 4, reports Daily Excelsior. The protesters pelted stones on Army men soon after t
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One civilian, identified as Bilal Ahmad Khan (24) was killed and 24 others were injured in stone pelting protests and clashes in Ganowpora in Shopian District on August 4, reports Daily Excelsior. The protesters pelted stones on Army men soon after the funeral prayers of slain Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Arshad Ahmad.
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August - 4 
The most wanted LeT ‘commander’, Naveed Jatt, who fled from Police custody early this year, made an appearance at the funeral of LeT militant, Waqar Ahmad Sheikh in Malikgund village of Shopian District on August 4, reports Daily Excelsio
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The most wanted LeT ‘commander’, Naveed Jatt, who fled from Police custody early this year, made an appearance at the funeral of LeT militant, Waqar Ahmad Sheikh in Malikgund village of Shopian District on August 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Jatt escaped from Police custody on February 6 while he was being taken to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital in Srinagar for a medical examination. Jatt along with two other militants of LeT are accused involved in the killing of senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari who was shot dead outside his office in Pratap Park area of Srinagar on June 14 by three gun men. This is second public appearance of Jatt since he escaped from custody and first since Shujaat’s killing.
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August - 5 
Police arrested a recently recruited Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tawseef Ahmad Shah along with arms and ammunition from Lolab area of Kupwara District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. “Some arms and ammunition was also
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Police arrested a recently recruited Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tawseef Ahmad Shah along with arms and ammunition from Lolab area of Kupwara District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. “Some arms and ammunition was also recovered from his possession,” Police claimed. “Tawseef was part of the militant group who snatched an INSAS rifle from a cop on Tuesday last at Kandhar area of Maidanpora Lolab and had gone missing on the same day and subsequently joined the Hizb,” Police said.
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August - 5 
Police thwarted major plot by the militants to carry out serial blasts on the occasion of Independence Day (August 15) by arresting a Kashmiri militant along with eight hand grenades near Convent Crossing in Gandhi Nagar area in Jammu District on Aug
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Police thwarted major plot by the militants to carry out serial blasts on the occasion of Independence Day (August 15) by arresting a Kashmiri militant along with eight hand grenades near Convent Crossing in Gandhi Nagar area in Jammu District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Confirming arrest of the militant, reliable sources disclosed his identity as Arfan Hassan Wani of Awantipora in Pulwama District. He was carrying eight powerful live hand grenades and INR 60,000 cash with him, which were recovered from his possession at the time of arrest. Sources said that the militant confessed that he was part of the module, which had been tasked to carry out terror strikes in Jammu City and New Delhi on the occasion of Independence Day.
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August - 5 
Top ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Riyaz Naikoo, escaped from a Security Force (SFs) cordon in Kulgam District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. As the SFs cordoned off Khur Batpora village of Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam Distr
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Top ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Riyaz Naikoo, escaped from a Security Force (SFs) cordon in Kulgam District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. As the SFs cordoned off Khur Batpora village of Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam District and conducted searches, militants fired at them leading to a brief encounter. Sources said that Riyaz Naikoo and his associates who were trapped inside the cordon managed to give slip to the SFs.
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August - 6 
A low intensity blast rocked the Staff Room of Government Higher Secondary School, Shiva in Bhalla area of Bhaderwah in Doda District injuring Principal Hoshiar Singh and a lady staff member Sharifa on August 6, report Daily Excelsior. Senior Superin
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A low intensity blast rocked the Staff Room of Government Higher Secondary School, Shiva in Bhalla area of Bhaderwah in Doda District injuring Principal Hoshiar Singh and a lady staff member Sharifa on August 6, report Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, Mohammad Shabir said that the blast was of low intensity but it led to fire in the Staff Room in which furniture was burnt. Significantly, Doda District had been declared as militancy-free few years back but sometime back, a local had joined militancy but he was killed in Kashmir. Police said they were working on all aspects in the blast.
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August - 6 
Militants on August 6 evening fired at Special Police Officer (SPO), Ishaq Ahmad Bhat in his native village Lorow in Tral in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. He, however, escaped unhurt in the attack. Bhat was comming out of Masjid and mili
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Militants on August 6 evening fired at Special Police Officer (SPO), Ishaq Ahmad Bhat in his native village Lorow in Tral in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. He, however, escaped unhurt in the attack. Bhat was comming out of Masjid and militants asked him to stop but he ran away and they fired few shots towards him. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants had pasted posters in many villages of Tral in which the SPOs and Policemen were warned.
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August - 6 
Police arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Muzamil Ahmad Dar and recovered explosive material from his possession in Anantnag District on August 6, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said the huge cache of incriminating
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Police arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Muzamil Ahmad Dar and recovered explosive material from his possession in Anantnag District on August 6, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said the huge cache of incriminating material, including explosives, recovered from his possession were intended for militant strikes. “During the course of investigation, huge cache of ammunition was recovered on his disclosure which included IED, Chinese grenade, hand grenades, detonators, mobile phones, battery 12-Volt, Safety fuse wire, cordex wire, safety fuse, black explosive, white explosive, circuit wire etc”, Police spoke person said.
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August - 7 
A militant of Al Badr outfit, who was killed on August 3, has figured in the shortlist for Sub-Inspector (SI) post (Executive Wing), the results of which were declared by Jammu and Kashmir Police on August 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Khursheed Ahmad
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A militant of Al Badr outfit, who was killed on August 3, has figured in the shortlist for Sub-Inspector (SI) post (Executive Wing), the results of which were declared by Jammu and Kashmir Police on August 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Khursheed Ahmad Malik, a B Tech pass out, had appeared for the SI post in Police Department but was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Drusoo in Sopore in Baramulla District on August 3. Khursheed, son of Ghulam Nabi Malik, a resident of Nikas in Arabal Pulwama completed his B Tech last year through SMED College in Jammu region.
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August - 7 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in a militant attack at Pastuna village in Tral in Pulwama District on August 7 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon SPO, Ashiq Ahmad Lone (24), son of Abdul Samad Lone near his residence a
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in a militant attack at Pastuna village in Tral in Pulwama District on August 7 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon SPO, Ashiq Ahmad Lone (24), son of Abdul Samad Lone near his residence at Pastuna Tral. In the incident, Ashiq suffered a bullet injury in his leg.
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August - 7 
Four Army soldiers including a Major and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed as Army foiled a major infiltration bid by heavily armed LeT militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of Bandipora District on August 7, reports
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Four Army soldiers including a Major and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed as Army foiled a major infiltration bid by heavily armed LeT militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of Bandipora District on August 7, reports Daily Excelsior. The troops of 36 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in the morning intercepted a group of at least eight heavily armed infiltrators of LeT near Bakhtor area of Gurez along the LoC. The troops challenged the infiltrators but they opened fire on the Army triggering an encounter. Four Army soldiers, identified as Major KP Rane, Havaldar Hameer Singh, Havaldar Vikramjeet and Rifleman Mandeep Singh Rawat. Sources said that two militants were also killed and the bodies have not been retrieved yet. They said that at least four militants have fled back to the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and a massive operation has been launched in the area.
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August - 7 
Police arrested one militant, identified as Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh from Jammu City in Jammu District for his involvement in a grenade attack at General Bus Stand, Jammu in which four persons including three Policemen were injured few days before star
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Police arrested one militant, identified as Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh from Jammu City in Jammu District for his involvement in a grenade attack at General Bus Stand, Jammu in which four persons including three Policemen were injured few days before start of annual pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji shrine, reports Daily Excelsior on August 7. Sheikh was being interrogated to ascertain identity of his contacts, who had deputed him in Jammu with the grenade and the places where he stayed before carrying out the grenade attack at Bus Stand.
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August - 7 
SFs arrested a militant identified as Abdul Majid Shah in Awantipora in Baramulla on August 7 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the militant was travelling in a car bearing registration number DL9CM0213 and was on way to meet other m
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SFs arrested a militant identified as Abdul Majid Shah in Awantipora in Baramulla on August 7 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the militant was travelling in a car bearing registration number DL9CM0213 and was on way to meet other militants active in the area. “On his personal search, arms and ammunition and other incriminating material was recovered. During questioning, he revealed that he is in touch with the other terrorists of the area who are planning future terror strikes”, Police said.
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August - 8 
A youth succumbed to injuries on August 8 night after he along with another youth was abducted and beaten up by militants in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants on August 8 abducted two youth identified as Mehraj Ahmad and Arif Ahmad.
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A youth succumbed to injuries on August 8 night after he along with another youth was abducted and beaten up by militants in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants on August 8 abducted two youth identified as Mehraj Ahmad and Arif Ahmad. Both were released in the evening. However, they were severely assaulted and one of them, Arif later succumbed to his injuries on August 8 night. A Police spokesman said that “Terrorists tortured a youth to death in Kulgam. Terrorists had yesterday [August 8] abducted two youth from Kulgam identified as Mehraj Ahmad of Kulgam and Arif Ahmad of Khudwani. Arif was later retrieved and his body bore visible torture marks. He was immediately shifted to hospital for treatment where he breathed his last. Kulgam police has registered case under relevant Sections of law and investigations taken up.”
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August - 8 
Five militants were killed and a soldier injured in an encounter in Rafiabad forests of Baramulla District on August 8, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) on August 8 launched a search operation after inputs about presence of militant
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Five militants were killed and a soldier injured in an encounter in Rafiabad forests of Baramulla District on August 8, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) on August 8 launched a search operation after inputs about presence of militants in the forests of the area. The militant group that was spotted on Auugust morning was challenged by the security forces and the militants fired at the troops, leading to an encounter in which four militants were killed and a Commando of Army’s 9 Para, Naresh Chander Bhutt, was injured. Later, Director General of Police (DGP) Shesh Paul Vaid Tweeted that one more militant was killed in the operation on August 9 morning, taking the total number of militants killed in to five. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants is being ascertained and the militant group was believed to have infiltrated recently through Uri sector.
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August - 8 
Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, identified as Irfan Ahmad Ganaie in Sheeri area of Baramulla District on August 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the Security Forces (SFs) were acting on specific infor
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Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, identified as Irfan Ahmad Ganaie in Sheeri area of Baramulla District on August 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the Security Forces (SFs) were acting on specific information that Ganaie was on way to Uri to undertake militant action. “Multiple checkpoints were laid by the Police and the forces in the area and the individual was apprehended carrying a live hand grenade in Sheeri area on Baramulla-Uri road,” Police said.
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August - 9 
In the meantime, curfew remained strictly enforced in parts of Srinagar and Anantnag Districts and there were restrictions in other parts of Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on August 10. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were deployed i
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In the meantime, curfew remained strictly enforced in parts of Srinagar and Anantnag Districts and there were restrictions in other parts of Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on August 10. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were deployed in the curfew bound areas and main roads were blocked with concertina wires and mobile bunkers were also stationed at vantage points to prevent any protests. Elsewhere, SFs were heavily deployed in sensitive areas across Kashmir to prevent clashes. In Srinagar, protests were reported from Dalgate, Batamaloo and several parts of the old city during which Police and CRPF fired tear smoke shells to disperse them.
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August - 9 
The Armyrecovered a large quantity of arms and explosive material including four firearms and 14 grenades during a search operation in KP Nala area of Mandi in Poonch District on August 9, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries include one 9mm pisto
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The Armyrecovered a large quantity of arms and explosive material including four firearms and 14 grenades during a search operation in KP Nala area of Mandi in Poonch District on August 9, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries include one 9mm pistol, three magazines of pistol, four rounds of 9mm pistol, four carrying bags, one AK-56 rifle (with sling), three magazines of AK-56 rifle with ammunition, one unidentified weapon, one revolver, 14 hand grenades and one AK-47 bayonet.
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August - 10 
Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria on August 10 called on Pakistan’s Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan and discussed bilateral relations even as he voiced the Indian leadership’s concerns over terrorism and cross-border infiltration
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Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria on August 10 called on Pakistan’s Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan and discussed bilateral relations even as he voiced the Indian leadership’s concerns over terrorism and cross-border infiltration, reports Daily Excelsior. Bisaria also felicitated the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief on his success in the election. “The Indian High Commissioner briefed the PTI leadership on India’s concerns about terrorism and cross-border infiltration,” the Indian High Commission in Islamabad said in a tweet. Imran Khan will take oath as Prime Minister on August 18.
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August - 10 
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on August 10 asked the troops deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to maintain tight vigil and thwart infiltration of militants from the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK),
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Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on August 10 asked the troops deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to maintain tight vigil and thwart infiltration of militants from the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior.The Army Commander visited forward areas of North Kashmir to review prevailing security situation on the LoC. The Army Commander was told that the troops along the LoC are alert and there is round the clock vigil so that the infiltration of militants into Valley is prevented. He was told that besides counter infiltration fence that is major obstacle for infiltration, the troops are patrolling along the fence to prevent infiltration.This year (2018) despite tight vigil along the LoC, 59 militants managed to infiltrate into Kashmir from PoK. The troops have been told by the Commander to plug any gaps in the counter-infiltration grid.
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August - 10 
One youth was critically injured during clashes between protesters and Security Forces (SFs) during stone-pelting protests in Shopian District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior.Fayaz Ahmad, a resident of Poterwal village, received a bullet in his
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One youth was critically injured during clashes between protesters and Security Forces (SFs) during stone-pelting protests in Shopian District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior.Fayaz Ahmad, a resident of Poterwal village, received a bullet in his abdomen during clashes that broke out when a cordon and search operation was in progress in Tangwani-Tuckroo village of Shopian District.Youth took to streets soon after SFs launched an operation against militants. The troops opened fire as the clashes intensified, leaving a youth injured. The troops fired after their Casper vehicle was pelted with stones.
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August - 10 
Police arrested an accused allegedly involved in June 17 Manasbal park blast in Ganderbal District, identified as Mohammad Imran Sofi from an unspecified location in Ganderbal District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the accus
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Police arrested an accused allegedly involved in June 17 Manasbal park blast in Ganderbal District, identified as Mohammad Imran Sofi from an unspecified location in Ganderbal District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the accused was absconding after the blast.The Police spokesperson said that the investigation suggested that the accused had masterminded the blast.“Besides, the accused is also a chronic stone pelter. He is involved in instigating the youth of the area to resort to stone pelting,” he said. The accused has been detained for further investigation, he added.
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August - 10 
The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on August 10 called for a complete shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir on Independence Day (August 15), reports Greater Kashmir. The JRL comprising Syed Ali Geeelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik while calling f
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The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on August 10 called for a complete shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir on Independence Day (August 15), reports Greater Kashmir. The JRL comprising Syed Ali Geeelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik while calling for the shutdown appealed to the people to observe August 15 as ‘black day’. They said that an atmosphere of fear has been created in Kashmir through frisking and harassment of people at the checkpoints established by the forces in the run-up to August 15.
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August - 10 
Two unidentified masked assailants tried to snatch the rifle of a Jammu and Kashmir Bank guard in Khrew area of Pampore in Pulwama District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Two masked men attacked guard to snatch his service rifle. However, the
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Two unidentified masked assailants tried to snatch the rifle of a Jammu and Kashmir Bank guard in Khrew area of Pampore in Pulwama District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Two masked men attacked guard to snatch his service rifle. However, the guard resisted and was injured in the process. The two men managed to escape after failing to snatch the rifle.
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August - 11 
Militant recruits in Jammu and Kashmir have adopted a new strategy to get arms training in Pakistan, reports The Tribune on August 11. They travel on valid visas and infiltrate back into the Valley through the treacherous LoC after receiving training
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Militant recruits in Jammu and Kashmir have adopted a new strategy to get arms training in Pakistan, reports The Tribune on August 11. They travel on valid visas and infiltrate back into the Valley through the treacherous LoC after receiving training.Of the five Kashmiri militants killed along the LoC in Kupwara this year, at least four had visited Pakistan through the Wagah border on valid documents, a top Police official said. The five were buried in Kupwara as they were believed to be from Pakistan. However, the bodies had to be exhumed after their families in Jammu and Kashmir identified them.J&K Director General of Police (DGP) Shesh Paul Vaid termed it a “new phenomenon”. “While many such militants have been detained, it seems they are now finding it hard to return via Wagah and are taking the LoC route.”Another officer said a “well-knit militant network” was managing visas and documents. The Police said that the individuals first acquire a passport and get a recommendation letter from their contact to obtain a visa from the Pakistan High Commission. The purpose of visit mentioned is usually meeting a relative or studies. Intelligence agencies have been alerted at Wagah, while youths intending to visit Pakistan have been advised to get clearance from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs).
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August - 12 
A Policeman was killed and four Security Forces (SFs) personnel and one civilian injured during an early morning encounter with militants in Batmaloo area in Srinagar District on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Police, SFs launched a
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A Policeman was killed and four Security Forces (SFs) personnel and one civilian injured during an early morning encounter with militants in Batmaloo area in Srinagar District on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Police, SFs launched a cordon and search operation in Diyarwani in Batamaloo area of the Srinagar city following a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area. As the SFs laid cordon around the house where the militants were present, they hurled a grenade and opened fire on the SFs personnel triggering a brief encounter in which one Policeman was killed and four troopers were injured. The owner of the house, Neyaz Ahmad Bhat also received injuries during the exchange of gunfight. Sources also said that two persons were arrested by Police during the searches and a hideout was also busted in the area. Police believed one of the militants was injured in the encounter who managed to escape.
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August - 12 
One soldier, identified as Sepoy Pushpinder was killed in a sniper attack by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District on August 12 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Pakistan troops from M
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One soldier, identified as Sepoy Pushpinder was killed in a sniper attack by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District on August 12 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Pakistan troops from Mujahid post opposite to Sangar post shot at the soldier during the night. The Indian Army also fired back but there were no reports of loss on Pakistani side.
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August - 12 
Three persons, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Ganie, Waseem Ahmad Ganie and Wajid Ahmad Ahanger were injured in a blast in Tosamaidan in Khag area of Budgam District on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Three persons, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Ganie, Waseem Ahmad Ganie and Wajid Ahmad Ahanger were injured in a blast in Tosamaidan in Khag area of Budgam District on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 13 
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Waheed ur Rehman Parra escaped unhurt when his vehicle was fired at on August 13 evening in Budgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that two to three shots were fired by unidentified gunmen
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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Waheed ur Rehman Parra escaped unhurt when his vehicle was fired at on August 13 evening in Budgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that two to three shots were fired by unidentified gunmen towards Parra’s Bolero vehicle at around 7.30 pm in Handjan area of Budgam District. However, Parra escaped unhurt from the scene.
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August - 13 
Police arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of militants, identified as Yasir Ahmad Wani and Yawar Sultan in connection with rifle snatching incident in Khrew in Pampore in Pulwama District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that o
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Police arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of militants, identified as Yasir Ahmad Wani and Yawar Sultan in connection with rifle snatching incident in Khrew in Pampore in Pulwama District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on August 10, two persons barged inside Jammu and Kashmir Bank Branch Khrew and attacked Bank guard Mumtaz Ahmad with pepper spray and sharp-edged weapon in an attempt to snatch his 12 bore rifle. “But the security guard bravely resisted the attempts made to snatch his rifle thereby successfully foiling the rifle snatching bid,” Police said.
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August - 13 
Suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants abducted and killed a man in Pulwama District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The gunmen barged into the house of Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, resident of Murran in Pulwama District and abducted him on August
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Suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants abducted and killed a man in Pulwama District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The gunmen barged into the house of Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, resident of Murran in Pulwama District and abducted him on August 12 night. His bullet riddled body was recovered on August 13 morning. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat was running an eye clinic at Bijbehara. A Police spokesman said that “Police recovered the bullet riddled dead body of Gulzar from the nearby fields of Murran, Pulwama. Police has registered a case and initiated investigation. Initial investigation in the matter suggested that in this incident Zahoor Thokar and Showkat Dar led group of proscribed terror outfit HM [Hizb-ul-Mujahideen] are involved in this killing”, the spokesman added.
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August - 13 
Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian troops carried out operations on August 13
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Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian troops carried out operations on August 13 night after the ceasefire violations. “In retaliatory action to unprovoked ceasefire violations and repeated attempts to facilitate infiltration by Pakistan Army in Tangdhar sector, own troops carried out calibrated operations last night in which two Pakistani soldiers were killed,” Srinagar-based defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said.
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August - 15 
An Army personnel was injured as Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on August 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said alert Army troops noticed movement along the LoC in
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An Army personnel was injured as Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on August 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said alert Army troops noticed movement along the LoC in Nowshera sector at 5.15 am on August 15 morning and challenged the militants, who were trying to infiltrate into the Indian territory. When challenged, the armed intruders opened firing on the Army, who retaliated, leading to exchange of gun battle. Pakistan army posts, in a bid to facilitate the infiltration attempt, also opened firing to give cover to the intruders.
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August - 15 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) issued a warning letter to school authorities and parents against sending children to schools to celebrate Independence Day (August 15), reports Daily Excelsior on August 14. The letter issued by the HM states that the hea
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) issued a warning letter to school authorities and parents against sending children to schools to celebrate Independence Day (August 15), reports Daily Excelsior on August 14. The letter issued by the HM states that the heads of schools and colleges who force "our brothers and sisters to participate must know that they have to answer before the people who have offered everything for this pious cause". The terse warning states that all schools and colleges must cooperate with the group failing which, the terror group will take action as per their own rules. Further the letter warns the parents of children. HM has stated that "parents should not send their wards to Independence Day celebrations of India".
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August - 16 
A joint team of Army and Police recovered three mines, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), three RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades), three boosters, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 13 detonators and some tablets from forward village of
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A joint team of Army and Police recovered three mines, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), three RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades), three boosters, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 13 detonators and some tablets from forward village of Sarya in Bhawani area of Nowshera sector in Rajauri District on August 16, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 16 
Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Anil Chouhan on August 16 told his Pakistani counterpart that infiltration attempts by the terrorists were a major cause of concern saying these activities have increased in the areas
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Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Anil Chouhan on August 16 told his Pakistani counterpart that infiltration attempts by the terrorists were a major cause of concern saying these activities have increased in the areas of North of Pir Panjal mountain ranges, reports Daily Excelsior. Lieutenant General Chouhan made his stand clear during the DGMO level talks between India and Pakistan on August 16, which were initiated at the behest of latter. “The Indian DGMO emphatically stated that infiltration attempts were a major cause of concern. He also informed the Pakistan DGMO that these activities have increased in the areas of North of Pir Panjal mountain ranges. Pakistan must institute measures to prevent infiltration from the launch pads located on its side of the Line of Control (LoC),’’ official sources said. They said the Pakistani DGMO gave an assurance that Pakistan army would take prompt action against move of inimical elements in proximity to the LoC and respond to information shared by the Indian side thereby facilitating conduct of anti-terrorist operations.
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August - 17 
A 38-year-old woman, identified as Shameema was shot dead by militants at Drabgam area of Pulwama District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened fire upon Shameema wife of Ali Mohammad Bhat near his parental home at Drabgam village
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A 38-year-old woman, identified as Shameema was shot dead by militants at Drabgam area of Pulwama District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened fire upon Shameema wife of Ali Mohammad Bhat near his parental home at Drabgam village on August 17 afternoon. Police said that the preliminary investigations suggested that militants shot at the woman, who was immediately shifted to nearby hospital. However, she succumbed on the way.
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August - 17 
A civilian, identified as Abdul Ahad Pinchoo was killed in a grenade attack at the office of Superintendent of Police (SP) Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants lobbed a grenade at the office of SP Awantipora
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A civilian, identified as Abdul Ahad Pinchoo was killed in a grenade attack at the office of Superintendent of Police (SP) Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants lobbed a grenade at the office of SP Awantipora on August 17 afternoon which missed the intended target and exploded outside it, resulting in injuries to four civilians. Abdul Ahad Pinchoo, who had head injury, succumbed at SMHS hospital in Srinagar. The other three injured civilians were identified as Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh, Gulzar Ahmad Tanga and Mohammad Suhaib.
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August - 17 
A soldier, identified as Rifleman Rambabu Shahi was killed in an encounter at Kralgund area of Handwara in Kupwara District on August 17 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants hiding in the village opened fire on the troops during the search
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A soldier, identified as Rifleman Rambabu Shahi was killed in an encounter at Kralgund area of Handwara in Kupwara District on August 17 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants hiding in the village opened fire on the troops during the search operation at Kachlu village triggering an encounter. Massive searches have been launched against the militants who fled from the village under the cover of darkness and heavy firing into nearby forest area. Sources said that Security Forces (SFs) had information about the presence of 2-3 militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) hiding in the village.
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August - 17 
Clashes broke out in Hajin village of Bandipora District soon after SFs launched an anti-militancy operation in the area on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon at Mir Mohalla area of Hajin on August 17 morning. As the cordon-and
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Clashes broke out in Hajin village of Bandipora District soon after SFs launched an anti-militancy operation in the area on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon at Mir Mohalla area of Hajin on August 17 morning. As the cordon-and-search operation was launched in the village following specific inputs about the presence of militants. Militants fired at the troops during the searches and additional reinforcements of the Army was rushed to the area and the entire village has been cordoned off to trace out the militants. The locals mostly youth took to streets and pelted stones on the SFs. Police and paramilitary forces used tear smoke shells to disperse the youth. Sources also said that the SFs had information about the presence of four militants of LeT in the village. They said that two of them were injured in the brief gun battle but they managed to escape under the cover of stone pelting.
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August - 17 
Pakistan troops violated ceasefire on Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District on August 17 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Pakistan troops targeted Rekhi post manned by 17th Bihar and 20th Jat regiment of the
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Pakistan troops violated ceasefire on Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District on August 17 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Pakistan troops targeted Rekhi post manned by 17th Bihar and 20th Jat regiment of the Army from Black Rock post. The Army retaliated and intermittent firing is going on. However, no casualty was reported.
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August - 17 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a show cause notice to All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani under Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA), reports Daily Excelsior on August 17. The ED, Srinagar Z
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a show cause notice to All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani under Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA), reports Daily Excelsior on August 17. The ED, Srinagar Zone in a fresh notice issued on August 10 said that after considering cause shown by you to the show cause notice, the Assistant Director is of the opinion that adjudication proceedings as contemplated in sub section 13 of the FEMA should be held against you (Geelani).“You are therefore, required to present yourself personally or through authorized representative before the Assistant Director for personal hearing on September 5 or 6, 2018 at 1430 hrs in the office of ED, Srinagar zone, Raj Bagh,” the notice said. Meanwhile, HC has termed the ED notice to Geelani as biased and unrealistic.
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August - 18 
at least one civilian was killed and two others were injured when Pakistani troops traded fire along the LoC in Tanghdar sector inthe Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior on August 19.An official said that Pakis
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at least one civilian was killed and two others were injured when Pakistani troops traded fire along the LoC in Tanghdar sector inthe Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior on August 19.An official said that Pakistani troops violated ceasefire in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District last night (August 17) and Army retaliated. The intermittent firing is going on in which two civilians were injured after a shell exploded. The slain civilian has been identified as Zulfikar, while the injured were identified as Jahangir Ahmad and Zameer Ahmad.
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August - 18 
Three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior on August 19.An official said that 6-Garhwal of Army depl
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Three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior on August 19.An official said that 6-Garhwal of Army deployed in the forward area in Tanghdar noticed the movement of a group of at least five infiltrating militants near Baltariyan area and were challenged by the troops leading to a gun battle in which three infiltrating militants were killed, while two others managed to flee back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.
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August - 19 
Around a 12 youth were arrested during night raids in Tujjar village of Sopore in Baramulla District for their alleged involvement in stone-pelting incidents on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police officer, however, said that the youth were i
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Around a 12 youth were arrested during night raids in Tujjar village of Sopore in Baramulla District for their alleged involvement in stone-pelting incidents on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police officer, however, said that the youth were involved in stone pelting during search operations and were identified through video clips. Stone-pelting clashes had erupted in Tujjar village on August 16 when Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation against a group of militants, who were hiding in the village.
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August - 19 
At least three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Army noticed movement of a group of infiltrating militants on the LoC i
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At least three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Army noticed movement of a group of infiltrating militants on the LoC in Kasturi Naar in Kala Pahad area of Uri sector. The group was challenged and they opened fire on the troops, leading to a fierce encounter. One militant was killed while four others managed to flee back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) with two of them critically injured. The search operation was launched in the area and body of one of the militants was recovered along with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. The troops also saw two bodies of militants lying on the other side of the LoC.
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August - 19 
Police arrested two persons along with huge number of flags of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and other militant outfits besides daggers, flag materials, stencils, paints, sewing machines and mobile phones containing incriminatory contents from a residentia
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Police arrested two persons along with huge number of flags of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and other militant outfits besides daggers, flag materials, stencils, paints, sewing machines and mobile phones containing incriminatory contents from a residential house in Saloora Patti in Ganderbal area in Ganderbal District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested persons were identified as Irfan Ahmad Mir and Aushiq Hussain Baba, who are tailors by profession.
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August - 19 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Over Ground Workers (OGWs), identified as Irshad Ahmad and Feroz Ahmad were arrested in Langate area of Handwara in Kupwara District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Some ammunition and 3AK magazines were recovered fr
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Over Ground Workers (OGWs), identified as Irshad Ahmad and Feroz Ahmad were arrested in Langate area of Handwara in Kupwara District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Some ammunition and 3AK magazines were recovered from them.
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August - 20 
Pakistani troops targeted Army’s positions along the LoC in Kamalkote sector of Uri in Baramulla District by firing mortar shells on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army retaliated but there was no loss of life on either side of the LoC. The
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Pakistani troops targeted Army’s positions along the LoC in Kamalkote sector of Uri in Baramulla District by firing mortar shells on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army retaliated but there was no loss of life on either side of the LoC. The Army immediately launched searches in the area to see if the militants have not infiltrated under the cover of mortar shelling. Army said that the Pakistani troops are targeting Indian posts to facilitate infiltration of militants into Kashmir.
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August - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Zahid Ahmad Dar from Sangam area of Anantnag District on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. One AK 47 rifle was recovered from him.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Zahid Ahmad Dar from Sangam area of Anantnag District on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. One AK 47 rifle was recovered from him.
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August - 21 
A soldier, identified as Kaushal Singh was injured in sniping by Pakistan troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District on August 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani troops fired several shots at an Army post in Tanghd
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A soldier, identified as Kaushal Singh was injured in sniping by Pakistan troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District on August 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani troops fired several shots at an Army post in Tanghdar early on August 21 leaving the soldier injured. The Army also retaliated but loss on the Pakistani side was not immediately known.
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August - 21 
Militants abducted former Policeman, identified as Shakoor Ahmad Parray in Kumdalan Shopian in Shopian District on August 21 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Shakoor Ahmad Parray was abducted by militants from his shop and a manhunt has been launche
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Militants abducted former Policeman, identified as Shakoor Ahmad Parray in Kumdalan Shopian in Shopian District on August 21 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Shakoor Ahmad Parray was abducted by militants from his shop and a manhunt has been launched to trace him out. Parray was in Police Department but he joined militancy in 2015 and was later apprehended and released by the Police. He was running a shop in the area.
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August - 22 
A Policeman, identified as Mohammad Yaqoob was killed by militants at Louswani area of Pulwama District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior.Mohammad Yaqoob was fired upon by the militants from the point-blank range outside his home at Louswani vill
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A Policeman, identified as Mohammad Yaqoob was killed by militants at Louswani area of Pulwama District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior.Mohammad Yaqoob was fired upon by the militants from the point-blank range outside his home at Louswani village. He was critically injured in the firing and succumbed to injuries later on way to Srinagar hospital.
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August - 22 
A soldier, identified as Gursay Singh was injured in a brief gunfight in Kupwara forests in Kupwara District on August 22 late night, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) ambush party and a group of militants exchanged fire at Bab
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A soldier, identified as Gursay Singh was injured in a brief gunfight in Kupwara forests in Kupwara District on August 22 late night, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) ambush party and a group of militants exchanged fire at Babar Nad forests of Wagbhal late night. Meanwhile, reinforcement of army and Special Operations Group (SOG) reached the site and launched searches to trace the fleeing militant group.
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August - 22 
Militants fired upon and killed a Policeman, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Shahin Awgam village of Kulgam District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Fayaz Ahmad Shah was coming out from a local Majid after Eid prayers on August 22 morning and was on
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Militants fired upon and killed a Policeman, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Shahin Awgam village of Kulgam District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Fayaz Ahmad Shah was coming out from a local Majid after Eid prayers on August 22 morning and was on way to home when militants fired at him leaving him in a pool of blood. He was critically injured in the firing and later succumbed at nearby hospital.Shah, who was earlier working as a Special Police Officer (SPO) was recently promoted as const
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August - 22 
Newly appointed Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on August 22 admitted that it is a challenging job ahead for him in the sensitive militancy-infested border State but declared that he would try to win confidence of the people and address th
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Newly appointed Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on August 22 admitted that it is a challenging job ahead for him in the sensitive militancy-infested border State but declared that he would try to win confidence of the people and address the issue of regional imbalances, reports Daily Excelsior. Malik, who was on August 21 appointed as first political Governor of Jammu and Kashmir by the Central Government, where earlier only retired civil servants, Army and Intelligence officers were appointed as the Governors, said with his appointment; the Centre has underlined the primacy of people’s concerns.
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August - 22 
One Police inspector, identified as Mohammad Ashraf was killed by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Larve in Pulwama District on August 22 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants barged into the residential house ofMohammad Ashraf an
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One Police inspector, identified as Mohammad Ashraf was killed by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Larve in Pulwama District on August 22 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants barged into the residential house ofMohammad Ashraf and fired upon him. He was critically injured and succumbed to his injuries on way to hospital.He was posted at DPL Budgam and had gone home for Eid.Initial investigation established that he was killed by the HM militants.
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August - 22 
The ceasefire violations from Pakistani troops along the LoC in North Kashmir is on increase for last one month, adds Daily Excelsior on August 22. Army says that Pakistani troops are doing this to facilitate infiltration of militants into Kashmir. T
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The ceasefire violations from Pakistani troops along the LoC in North Kashmir is on increase for last one month, adds Daily Excelsior on August 22. Army says that Pakistani troops are doing this to facilitate infiltration of militants into Kashmir. They said over 250 militants are waiting on the launch pads for infiltration into Kashmir. However, tight vigil on the LoC is making their designs difficult. However, 59 of them have managed to sneak in this year so far.
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August - 22 
Unidentified gunmen abducted and killed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) constituency president Shabir Ahmad Bhat in Litter village in Pulwama District on August 22 (today), reports Hindustan Times. Bhat was abducted by unidentified gunmen while he was o
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Unidentified gunmen abducted and killed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) constituency president Shabir Ahmad Bhat in Litter village in Pulwama District on August 22 (today), reports Hindustan Times. Bhat was abducted by unidentified gunmen while he was on way to his home in Pulwama from Srinagar on August 21 evening and his body was recovered from Litter village in Pulwama on August 22 morning. Bhat, who lived in a rented accommodation in Srinagar, was a protected person. He had left for Pulwama on August 21 evening to celebrate Eid at his native place. He was abducted close to his home in Pulwama. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for his killing.
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August - 23 
Militants barged into the house of a Forest Department official, identified as Tariq Ahmad Malik and killed him in Kunzar area of Tangmarg in Baramulla District on August 23 night, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that, “Terrorists ha
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Militants barged into the house of a Forest Department official, identified as Tariq Ahmad Malik and killed him in Kunzar area of Tangmarg in Baramulla District on August 23 night, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that, “Terrorists have shot dead one 38 year old Forest Department employee Tariq Ahmad Malik R/o Zandpal,Kunzer Tangmarg at his house. One terrorist involved in this murder was identified by locals as Yousuf Dar alias Kantroo of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfit.”
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August - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 23 averted major tragedy when they detected and defused powerful explosive material on a hillock at Kalai village in Poonch District, about 11 kilometers from Poonch on Jammu-Poonch road, which is used by the pilgrims
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 23 averted major tragedy when they detected and defused powerful explosive material on a hillock at Kalai village in Poonch District, about 11 kilometers from Poonch on Jammu-Poonch road, which is used by the pilgrims of annual Shri Budda Amarnath Ji yatra, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that powerful explosive material was detected by some locals and SFs personnel lying on a hillock at Kalai village. Sources said the explosive material had been fitted with wire but it hadn’t been fully converted into an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Moreover, they added, it was kept on the hillock and not the main road. However, the explosive material was meant to cause harm to the yatra, sources said, adding that SFs conducted search operation in the area but the militants, responsible for planting the explosive, remained untraced.
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August - 24 
A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kokernag area of Anantnag District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Ar
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A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kokernag area of Anantnag District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Army cordoned off Gadol village of Vailoo area of Kokernag in the morning after tip off about presence of militants in the village. Militants fired upon the troops during search operation and hiding militants opened fire on them leading to an encounter. SFs blasted two houses during the operation. Body of a militant was recovered from site of the encounter. However, identity of the slain was not known. A Police spokesman said that “From the incriminating material seized it is learnt that the killed militant is a Pakistani affiliated with JeM and was involved in several attacks on security forces and civilians in the area.”
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August - 24 
Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), RR Bhatnagar on August 24 said that nearly 142 militants have been killed in anti-terrorist operations this year so far while over 200-250 militants were still operating in Kashmir, report
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Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), RR Bhatnagar on August 24 said that nearly 142 militants have been killed in anti-terrorist operations this year so far while over 200-250 militants were still operating in Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The DG asserted that the law and order situation is “better” in Kashmir now as compared to last year and the number of injured personnel has also come down. Not only this, the stone-pelting incidents have also come down considerably. While speaking on the general security scenario, the DG said it has shown improvement in Kashmir and the stone- pelting by youth has also shown considerable decline. He disclosed that security forces have eliminated nearly 142 militants so far during this year.
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August - 24 
Militants assaulted at least three security guards after barging inside a Police Post in Ichgam village of Budgam District on August 24 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. The gunmen barged inside the Police Post guarding a temple at Ichgam area of B
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Militants assaulted at least three security guards after barging inside a Police Post in Ichgam village of Budgam District on August 24 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. The gunmen barged inside the Police Post guarding a temple at Ichgam area of Budgam with an intention to loot weapons. However, they found no rifle inside and later thrashed the security guards. The gunmen fired some aerial rounds before leaving from the spot.
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August - 24 
Police arrested three persons, identified as Rohit Kumar, Sahil Kumar, and Gharu Ram along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 82,000 in Jammu District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police recovered one laptop, printer, pape
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Police arrested three persons, identified as Rohit Kumar, Sahil Kumar, and Gharu Ram along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 82,000 in Jammu District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police recovered one laptop, printer, papers, purchased i-phone by giving fake currency to the complainant. The car with fake registration number used by the accused in the commission of crime was also recovered.
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August - 24 
Three civilians were injured during stone-pelting clashes with SFs near site of the encounter in Gadol village in Anantnag District on August 24, adds Daily Excelsior. One of the injured, identified as Yawar Ahmad, was brought to district hospital An
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Three civilians were injured during stone-pelting clashes with SFs near site of the encounter in Gadol village in Anantnag District on August 24, adds Daily Excelsior. One of the injured, identified as Yawar Ahmad, was brought to district hospital Anantnag for treatment.
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August - 24 
Three civilians were injured in stone-pelting clashes that broke out during a cordon and search operation in Redwani Bala village of Kulgam District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and SOG launched searches in Redwani Bala village of Qoim
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Three civilians were injured in stone-pelting clashes that broke out during a cordon and search operation in Redwani Bala village of Kulgam District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and SOG launched searches in Redwani Bala village of Qoimoh following inputs about presence of militants. SFs, however, had to confront the villagers, who came out in protest against SFs. The protesters pelted stones on SFs, who in turn, resorted to heavy tear shelling in which three protesters were injured. The operation was later called off.
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August - 25 
A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Showkat Ahmad went missing along with an AK-47 rifle from Police Station Shopian in South Kashmir on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The SPO has been missing and has taken AK-47 rifle of another cop f
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A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Showkat Ahmad went missing along with an AK-47 rifle from Police Station Shopian in South Kashmir on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The SPO has been missing and has taken AK-47 rifle of another cop from the Police Station on August 25 morning. Police have sounded an alert across South Kashmir and launched a hunt to nab the SPO.
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August - 25 
An Army trooper,Nihal Gorang, was killed in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector in Kupwara District on August 25, reports Hindustan Times.
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An Army trooper,Nihal Gorang, was killed in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector in Kupwara District on August 25, reports Hindustan Times.
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August - 25 
Police busted two militants’ hideouts in Khallen and Tahab villages of Pulwama Districts on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. “From these hideouts, an AK magazine, one INSAS magazine and a UBGL were recovered. Three accused persons who were working
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Police busted two militants’ hideouts in Khallen and Tahab villages of Pulwama Districts on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. “From these hideouts, an AK magazine, one INSAS magazine and a UBGL were recovered. Three accused persons who were working for HM [Hizb-ul-Mujahideen] group were arrested,” Police said.
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August - 25 
Pulwama Police along with Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout from a house in Rajpora Litter in Pulwama District and arrested a key OGW (Over Ground Worker) from the house on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Incriminating material along with Im
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Pulwama Police along with Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout from a house in Rajpora Litter in Pulwama District and arrested a key OGW (Over Ground Worker) from the house on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Incriminating material along with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) material was recovered from the hideout, said a Police spokesman.
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August - 26 
A day after four Handwara youth announced to have joined militant outfit Al Badr, they were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Kalaroos forests of Kupwara District in the wee hours on August 26 after a brief gun battle during which three militants
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A day after four Handwara youth announced to have joined militant outfit Al Badr, they were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Kalaroos forests of Kupwara District in the wee hours on August 26 after a brief gun battle during which three militants accompanying them fled under the cover of darkness, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched an operation in Nag Dagi forests of Kalaroos following the inputs about the presence of seven Al Badr militants. During the searches militants fired indiscriminately on the troops, leading to a gun battle and three of them fled under the cover of darkness and four newly recruits were arrested. The four arrested militants were identified as Umar Bashir Sheikh (23), Danish Khazer Sheikh (22), Waseem Ahmad Khan (23), and Tahir Habib Bhat.
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August - 26 
Militants fired upon Police Post guarding the residence of political activist, Mohammad Shafi Banday at Bonbazaar Shopian in Shopian District on August 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The police guards on duty retaliated. However, there was no loss of l
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Militants fired upon Police Post guarding the residence of political activist, Mohammad Shafi Banday at Bonbazaar Shopian in Shopian District on August 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The police guards on duty retaliated. However, there was no loss of life or injury. Shafi was earlier affiliated with Congress then he joined People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and presently he was not affiliated with any political party.
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August - 27 
India will emphasis on its agenda for an International ban on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘chief’ and main accused of Pathankot Air Base attack—Masood Azhar, in its ‘2+2’ dialogue with the United States (US) to be schedule on September 6 in New Delhi, rep
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India will emphasis on its agenda for an International ban on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘chief’ and main accused of Pathankot Air Base attack—Masood Azhar, in its ‘2+2’ dialogue with the United States (US) to be schedule on September 6 in New Delhi, reports The Times of India on August 27. The delayed 2+2 dialogue for which US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defense James Mattis will travel to India next week for a comprehensive review of bilateral ties with special focus on defence and security partnership with India. Being a Permanent Member of United Nations Security Council (UNSC), China initially blocked and later terminated a US-backed proposal to get Masood Azhar designated as a global terrorist by the United Nations (UN) in 2017.
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August - 27 
Soon after the rumours were spread over the hearing of Article 35-A, chaos was witnessed in Lal Chowk in Srinagar District and other areas of Kashmir on August 27 after groups of people came out on the streets to protest against any attempt to tinker
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Soon after the rumours were spread over the hearing of Article 35-A, chaos was witnessed in Lal Chowk in Srinagar District and other areas of Kashmir on August 27 after groups of people came out on the streets to protest against any attempt to tinker with the Article, reports Daily Excelsior. Clashes erupted in Maisuma area of Lal Chowk after the rumors were spread that the hearing of Article 35-A was today (August 27) in Supreme Court. The shopkeepers closed down their shops in various areas of Srinagar. However, police urged the people not to pay heed to the rumors, saying that the main hearing of the issue is listed for August 31.
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August - 28 
Militants shot at a person, identified as Mohammad Amin Malik at Lorgam village of Tral in Pulwama District on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon Mohammad Amin Malik resident of Lurgam, Tral outside his residence on August 28 af
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Militants shot at a person, identified as Mohammad Amin Malik at Lorgam village of Tral in Pulwama District on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon Mohammad Amin Malik resident of Lurgam, Tral outside his residence on August 28 afternoon.
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August - 28 
Militants tried to blow up an Army vehicle by detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Pulwama District on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The blast was also followed by firing. Police said that around 3:30 am, militants triggered an IE
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Militants tried to blow up an Army vehicle by detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Pulwama District on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The blast was also followed by firing. Police said that around 3:30 am, militants triggered an IED in Navpora Payeen village of Pulwama District when an armoured vehicle (Casspir) of 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was passing through the area. Militants also fired upon the vehicle after the blast. However, there was no loss of life or injuries.
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August - 28 
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested three Bangladeshi nationals from the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District on August 28 when they were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan, report Daily Excelsior. Reports said that the BS
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The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested three Bangladeshi nationals from the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District on August 28 when they were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan, report Daily Excelsior. Reports said that the BSF observed movement of three suspicious persons on the IB and alerted them. They were immediately arrested. Arrested Bangladeshi nationals were identified as Mohammad Jahangir, Mohammad Ali, and Abdul Kareem. One mobile telephone with two SIM cards, BDT 630 in Bangladesh currency and some coins were recovered from their possession. The BSF later handed over the Bangladeshi nationals to Police.
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August - 28 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on August 28 conducted simultaneous raids and arrested a Deputy Superintendent of District Jail Amphalla Jammu and a militant for hatching conspiracy inside Central Prison in Srinagar to recruit youth into the
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on August 28 conducted simultaneous raids and arrested a Deputy Superintendent of District Jail Amphalla Jammu and a militant for hatching conspiracy inside Central Prison in Srinagar to recruit youth into the militancy and send them to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms training to wage war against the country in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The two accused arrested by the NIA during simultaneous raids were identified as Feroz Ahmad Lone, a resident of Budgam, presently posted as Deputy Jail Superintendent, Amphalla, Jammu and Ishaq Palla, a militant and a resident of Shopian. An official release issued by the NIA described Feroz Ahmad Lone and Ishaq Palla as main conspirators in Kupwara- Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) conspiracy case in which the youth were motivated to join militancy and exfiltrate to PoK for arms training to join armed militancy in the Kashmir valley.
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August - 29 
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary had a narrow escape after his vehicle came under stone pelting in Nadihal village of the Bandipora District on August 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The DC was returning from Hajin area
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Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary had a narrow escape after his vehicle came under stone pelting in Nadihal village of the Bandipora District on August 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The DC was returning from Hajin area of the District after attending Public Darbar and when he reached Nadihal village on way back to Bandipora, stones were pelted at his vehicle in which window panes were broken but he escaped unhurt.
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August - 29 
Four Policemen were killed in a militant attack at Arhama in Shopian District on August 29 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened firing on the escort party of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) headquarters Shopian at Arhama vi
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Four Policemen were killed in a militant attack at Arhama in Shopian District on August 29 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened firing on the escort party of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) headquarters Shopian at Arhama village. Four Policemen, identified as Constable Ishfaq Ahmad Mir, Constable Javaid Ahmad Bhat, Constable Mohammad Iqbal Mir and Special Police Officer (SPO) Adil Manzoor Bhat. The escort party of the DySP had gone to the area to repair a Police vehicle when the incident occurred. Sources said that the Policemen along with the vehicle reached the workshop at around 1.30 p.m. and five militants came in a car at around 2.30 p.m. They fired at the Policemen indiscriminately and decamped with three weapons.
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August - 29 
Militants abducted the son of a Policeman from his home in Pinglish village of Pulwama District on August 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of masked militants barged into the house of Rafiq Ahmad Rather and abducted his son Asif Rafiq. Ra
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Militants abducted the son of a Policeman from his home in Pinglish village of Pulwama District on August 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of masked militants barged into the house of Rafiq Ahmad Rather and abducted his son Asif Rafiq. Rafiq is currently posted at Srinagar. His son, Asif is a student of BSc. Agriculture. A massive manhunt was launched in Tral and its adjoining villages to trace the abducted youth.
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August - 29 
Militants attacked the residence of senior National Conference (NC) leader and former Minister Abdul Rahim Rather in Badipora village of Budgam District on August 28 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The security guards deployed at the residence of R
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Militants attacked the residence of senior National Conference (NC) leader and former Minister Abdul Rahim Rather in Badipora village of Budgam District on August 28 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The security guards deployed at the residence of Rather repulsed the attack forcing the militants to flee from the spot. Rather was not present in the house at the time of the attack and no one was injured in the firing.
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August - 29 
Mother and students of faculty of BSc and MSc Sericulture of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K) appealed for the release of Asif Ahmad Rather who was abducted on August 29 night from his home in Tral
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Mother and students of faculty of BSc and MSc Sericulture of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K) appealed for the release of Asif Ahmad Rather who was abducted on August 29 night from his home in Tral in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior.Rather’s mother made an emotional plea for the release of her son who was abducted August 29 night from Tral area. She said that her son is innocent and demanded his release.
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August - 29 
Over 50 persons were injured in clashes in most parts of Anantnag and Kulgam Districts following the killing of HM ‘divisional commander’ and his associate on August 29, adds Daily Excelsior. Massive clashes erupted in Khudwani in Kulgam District aft
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Over 50 persons were injured in clashes in most parts of Anantnag and Kulgam Districts following the killing of HM ‘divisional commander’ and his associate on August 29, adds Daily Excelsior. Massive clashes erupted in Khudwani in Kulgam District after the killing news reached there. SFs fired tear gas and pellets to chase away the protesters who were pelting stones at them. Fifty persons were injured in the clashes.
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August - 29 
The Awantipora Police along with Security Forces (SFs) arrested five members of a militant module, identified as Rizwan Ahmad Pandit, head of the module, Shahid Manzoor, Zahid Ahmad, Mohammad Hussain and Manzoor Ahmad Dar from Awantipora in Pulwama D
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The Awantipora Police along with Security Forces (SFs) arrested five members of a militant module, identified as Rizwan Ahmad Pandit, head of the module, Shahid Manzoor, Zahid Ahmad, Mohammad Hussain and Manzoor Ahmad Dar from Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the investigation so far revealed that Rizwan was the main motivator to recruit the youth towards militancy and played key role in joining of Ufaid Farooq Lone son of Farooq Ahmad Lone, resident of Awantipora in terrorist ranks from Awantipora town. They were also involved in carrying UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) attacks on NHW and informing militants about the movement of security forces.
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August - 29 
The joint team also busted third module and arrested two of its members, identified as Gowhar Ahmad Dar and Showkat Ahmad in Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. On their questioning, they disclosed the locations of h
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The joint team also busted third module and arrested two of its members, identified as Gowhar Ahmad Dar and Showkat Ahmad in Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. On their questioning, they disclosed the locations of hideouts at Tahab Pulwama, Khallan and Khiram which were accordingly busted and destroyed. A huge quantity of arms and ammunition including incriminating material was also recovered.
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August - 29 
The joint team busted second militant module by arresting two members of the module, identified as Shahwaiz Ahmad Wani and Towseef Ahmad Bhat, in Chersoo in Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Both of them were invol
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The joint team busted second militant module by arresting two members of the module, identified as Shahwaiz Ahmad Wani and Towseef Ahmad Bhat, in Chersoo in Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Both of them were involved in arranging and providing arms and ammunition to militants in South Kashmir.
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August - 29 
The slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who were killed on August 29, were identified as ‘divisional commander’ Altaf Ahmad Dar of Hawoora in Mishipora and his associate Umar Rashid Wani of Khudwani in Kulgam, adds Daily Excelsior.
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The slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who were killed on August 29, were identified as ‘divisional commander’ Altaf Ahmad Dar of Hawoora in Mishipora and his associate Umar Rashid Wani of Khudwani in Kulgam, adds Daily Excelsior.
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August - 29 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in an encounter at Muniward village in the Khanabal area of Anantnag District on August 29 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the slain milit
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in an encounter at Muniward village in the Khanabal area of Anantnag District on August 29 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the slain militants. The operation was launched by Security Forces (SFs) following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of several militants in the area.
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August - 30 
During the encounter at Hajin area of Bandipora District on August 30, youths took to streets and resorted to stone-pelting to disrupt the operation, according to local media reports, adds The Times of India.
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During the encounter at Hajin area of Bandipora District on August 30, youths took to streets and resorted to stone-pelting to disrupt the operation, according to local media reports, adds The Times of India.
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August - 30 
Militants abducted Gowhar Ahmad Malik, brother of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP),Aijaz Ahmad from his home at Katapora in Kulgam District on August 30.
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Militants abducted Gowhar Ahmad Malik, brother of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP),Aijaz Ahmad from his home at Katapora in Kulgam District on August 30.
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August - 30 
Militants also barged into house of a Police man, Shabir Ahmad Zargar of Kangan in Pulwama District and abducted him on August 30. He was, however, later released after questioning and assaulting.
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Militants also barged into house of a Police man, Shabir Ahmad Zargar of Kangan in Pulwama District and abducted him on August 30. He was, however, later released after questioning and assaulting.
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August - 30 
Militants entered into the house of Police constable Mohd Maqbool Bhat at Arwani in Kulgam District and abducted his son Zubair Ahmad Bhat on August 30.
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Militants entered into the house of Police constable Mohd Maqbool Bhat at Arwani in Kulgam District and abducted his son Zubair Ahmad Bhat on August 30.
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August - 30 
Militants entered into the residential house of Special Police Officer (SPO), Hilal Ahmad Kumar at Midoora area of Tral in Pulwama District and ransacked his house on August 30. Militants also assaulted the inmates.It could not be known whether the S
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Militants entered into the residential house of Special Police Officer (SPO), Hilal Ahmad Kumar at Midoora area of Tral in Pulwama District and ransacked his house on August 30. Militants also assaulted the inmates.It could not be known whether the SPO was present in his house or not.
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August - 30 
Militants on August 30 evening abducted six family members of Police men in South Kashmir taking the number of abductions of the family of the Policemen to seven during last 24 hours, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants on August 30 evening abducted six family members of Police men in South Kashmir taking the number of abductions of the family of the Policemen to seven during last 24 hours, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 30 
Militants on August 30 night barged into house of Mohammad Shafi Mirof NamanKakapora in Pulwama District and abducted him. He is driver by profession and brother of Policeman Nazir Ahmad Mir, who is posted in Srinagar.
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Militants on August 30 night barged into house of Mohammad Shafi Mirof NamanKakapora in Pulwama District and abducted him. He is driver by profession and brother of Policeman Nazir Ahmad Mir, who is posted in Srinagar.
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August - 30 
Militants on August 30 night barged into the house of a Police man, Inspector Nazir Ahmad at Arwani Bijbehara Anantnag in Anantnag District and abducted his brother, Arif Ahmad.
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Militants on August 30 night barged into the house of a Police man, Inspector Nazir Ahmad at Arwani Bijbehara Anantnag in Anantnag District and abducted his brother, Arif Ahmad.
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August - 30 
Militants raided the house of another Policeman Ghulam Hassan Mir at Midoora in Tral area of Pulwama District on August 30 night and abducted his son Nisar Ahmad.Nasir is working as a private school teacher and his father is posted at Traning centre
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Militants raided the house of another Policeman Ghulam Hassan Mir at Midoora in Tral area of Pulwama District on August 30 night and abducted his son Nisar Ahmad.Nasir is working as a private school teacher and his father is posted at Traning centre Sheeri Baramulla as cook.
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August - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter in Hajin area of Bandipora District on August 30, reports The Times of India. On receiving a tip-off, SFs personnel launched a search operation in the area.Get
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter in Hajin area of Bandipora District on August 30, reports The Times of India. On receiving a tip-off, SFs personnel launched a search operation in the area.Getting a whiff of the SFs’ presence, the terrorists opened fire. In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists were killed, Police said.
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August - 30 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested second son of Pakistan based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Salahuddin, Shakeel Ahmad during a night raid at his residence in Rambagh area of Srinagar District on August 30, reports Daily Excelsior.Sha
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested second son of Pakistan based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Salahuddin, Shakeel Ahmad during a night raid at his residence in Rambagh area of Srinagar District on August 30, reports Daily Excelsior.Shakeel Ahmad, who works as a Lab Technician at SKIMS Soura, was arrested from his house in Rambagh area of Srinagar during a raid.Last year, the NIA arrested Shahid Yousuf, another son of Salahuddin. Shahid is lodged in Tihar Jail since then.
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August - 31 
Militants on August 31 released three Policemen and relatives of eight Policemen who were abducted on August 30 night from South Kashmir soon after Police released father of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘operational commander’ Riyaz Naikoo and relatives o
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Militants on August 31 released three Policemen and relatives of eight Policemen who were abducted on August 30 night from South Kashmir soon after Police released father of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘operational commander’ Riyaz Naikoo and relatives of militants, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 31 
Police on August 31 released Naikoo’s father, Asadullah Naikoo who was arrested in nocturnal raid three days ago. “We have released him after some questioning,” Police said. Asadullah and five others were detained by the Police during night raids in
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Police on August 31 released Naikoo’s father, Asadullah Naikoo who was arrested in nocturnal raid three days ago. “We have released him after some questioning,” Police said. Asadullah and five others were detained by the Police during night raids in several areas of Awantipora on August 29. The arrested included brother and father of another HM militant Latief Ahmad Dar of Dogripora in Awantipora. Soon after the release of Naikoo’s father and others, militants let off Policemen and an Special Police Officer (SPO) besides kin of 10 other Policemen.
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August - 31 
Two Army personnel were injured in a firing incident during a cordon-and-search operation in upper reaches of Bandipora forests in Bandipora District on August 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 27 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched a search operation i
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Two Army personnel were injured in a firing incident during a cordon-and-search operation in upper reaches of Bandipora forests in Bandipora District on August 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 27 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched a search operation in the forests of Chaan Daji and Dani Behak area a week ago against a group of militants who are hiding in the area. The troops fired some warning shots after observing suspicious movement of militants in the area in the morning. The militants fired back at the Army leading to a brief encounter in which two Army men part of the search party were injured.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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