Kishtwar Encounter: The operation in the forests of Kuntwara and Keshwan was going on since Thursday evening following the killing of two village defence guards.
According to the locals, both victims went to the forest areas to graze their cattle but did not return till evening on Thursday. The claim made by 'Kashmir Tigers' dashed the hope for their return.
Shagun Parihar, the BJP's lone woman candidate in the Jammu and Kashmir elections, wins the Kishtwar seat, defeating veteran leader Sajad Ahmad Kichloo. Her victory comes five years after losing her father and uncle to terrorism, marking a momentous win for the party.
Notably, the 2024 Assembly elections will mark the first local elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. The counting of votes started today on October 8 (Tuesday).
According to officials, another encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. Watch to know more!
An encounter has broken out between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar's Chatroo area, Jammu and Kashmir. Two to three terrorists are reportedly trapped as security forces launch an intense operation to neutralize them.
Hot seats in Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: There are 90 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. One among them is Kishtwar where BJP, NC and PDP are locked in a triangular fight.
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.
Earlier on August 10, two Indian Army soldiers were killed in action while another jawan sustained bullet injuries in an encounter with terrorists at a forest in the Ahlan area of Kokernag in South Kashmir's Anantnag district.
The tragic accident happened at Dachhan area of Kishtwar district after a car veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge.
Jammu and Kashmir: According to Kishtwar Police, all three detainees are hardcore over-ground workers (OGWs) of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit.
Jammu and Kashmir: Army and police personnel along with the locals launched an operation to douse the fire. Relief material was being sent to those affected.
Kishtwar accident: The Prime Minister prayed for the recovery of those injured in the accident and also expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
The IED was detected on Kishtwar Keshwan road.
Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 74 stranded personnel from different parts of the district on Friday.
At least 6 people died while more than 30 are still missing after a cloudburst in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
After witnessing heavy rainfall on July 28, water-level in Chenab River increased in Doda.
Five members of a a family were killed on Wednesday when their vehicle fell into a deep gorge in the Kishwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. As per police reports, there were 2 women amongst those dead. The accident happened when the family was carrying the body of a baby from Jammu to their Bahadat village in Drabshalla for last rites, he said.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has summoned senior Congress leader and former minister G M Saroori to appear before it on February 11 for questioning in connection with the terror incidents in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Kishtwar District Development Commissioner Angrez Singh Rana took cognizance of the matter and launched the inquiry, the officials said. The additional district development commissioner of Kishtwar, Mohammad Hanief Malik, has been designated as the inquiry officer, they said.
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