Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out after contact established with terrorists in Patnitop
August 13, 2024 22:15 ISTPatnitop encounter: The security forces have launched a search operation to locate and neutralise the terrorists.
Patnitop encounter: The security forces have launched a search operation to locate and neutralise the terrorists.
A delegation led by CEC Rajiv Kumar recently visited Jammu and Kashmir to review the poll preparations. During a press conference in Jammu CEC Kumar emphasised that the EC is committed to holding the elections in J-K at the earliest.
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The gunfight between terrorists and the Indian Army took place in the Ahlan area of Anantnag on Saturday where two terrorists were trapped, officials said.
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The gunfight broke out in the Ahlan area of Anantnag where two terrorists were trapped, officials said.
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The encounter is underway in the Basantgarh area where three to four terrorists are said to be trapped.
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