Encounter: News
16 Nov 2024
Bastar5 Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region
An anti-Naxalite operation in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh led to a gunfight on Saturday morning, killing five Naxalites and injuring two security personnel.
25 Oct 2024
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19 Sep 2023
Jammu And KashmirAnantnag anti-terror operation ends, LeT commander's body found
The week-long anti-terror operation in the Gadol forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Anantnag district has reportedly ended, and top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Uzair Khan has been gunned down.
18 Sep 2023
AnantnagAnantnag encounter enters day 6: Charred body of terrorist found
Security forces have intensified their search operation in the dense forests of Anantnag district's Gadol in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as the encounter with terrorists entered its sixth day on Monday.
08 Jul 2023
HaryanaSidhu Moose Wala murder accused shooter's brother killed in encounter
Raka, the younger brother of Priyavrat Fauji, a shooter allegedly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and accused in the murder case of Sidhu Moose Wala, was reportedly shot dead during a police encounter in the Panipat district of Haryana.
16 Jun 2023
KupwaraJ&K: 5 foreign terrorists killed in encounter in Kupwara
Five foreign terrorists were killed after an encounter broke out between them and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara on Friday, ANI reported, quoting Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar.
06 May 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Encounters underway in Rajouri, Baramulla; 2 terrorists killed
Two terrorists have been reportedly killed in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as two separate encounters are underway in Rajouri and Baramulla districts, launched on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.
01 May 2023
NaxalsMaharashtra: 3 'wanted' Naxals killed in Gadchiroli police encounter
At least three Naxals were killed in an encounter with the police's C60 Commandos in Gadchiroli of Maharashtra, PTI reported.
05 Oct 2022
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 4 terrorists killed in twin encounters in Shopian
Four terrorists linked to multiple terror outfits were gunned down in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday.
06 May 2022
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Longest-surviving Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist among 3 killed in encounter
Three terrorists were killed by security forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, which is part of the Anantnag district and a key route for the Amarnath Yatra, on Friday.
29 Apr 2022
Prithviraj SukumaranReview: 'Jana Gana Mana' boldly highlights realities of extrajudicial killings
Jana Gana Mana is now out in theaters!
30 Dec 2021
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Six terrorists, including two Pakistanis, killed in separate encounters
Six terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, were reportedly killed in two separate encounters with security forces on Wednesday evening in Jammu and Kashmir.
09 Apr 2021
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Seven terrorists killed by security forces in two encounters
Seven militants, including terror outfit Ansar Ghazwatul Hind Chief Imtiaz Ahmad Shah, were gunned down by security forces in two encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian and Pulwama districts, police said on Friday.
10 Jul 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaPIL in Supreme Court predicted Vikas Dubey's death by encounter
Hours before wanted criminal Vikas Dubey was gunned down by Uttar Pradesh Police in Kanpur this morning, a PIL was filed in the Supreme Court predicting the same, whilst demanding a CBI inquiry into the extra-judicial deaths of his aides in last few days.
12 Dec 2019
IndiaSupreme Court orders judicial probe into Hyderabad encounter
The Supreme Court has ordered that the encounter of four men, accused of raping and killing a 26-year-old veterinary doctor on the outskirts of Hyderabad this month, will be probed independently.
08 Dec 2019
TelanganaTelangana Minister credits CM for encounter; threatens more extra-judicial killings
Two days after the four men accused of raping and murdering a 26-year-old veterinary doctor in Telangana were encountered, a state Minister has credited the Chief Minister for "instant justice."
06 Dec 2019
TelanganaHyderabad encounter: Has justice been served?
A 27-year-old girl was brutally raped, murdered and charred to death. For no fault of hers.
06 Dec 2019
IndiaHyderabad encounter: What politicians said and why that doesn't help
India woke up today to the news of an encounter in Telangana's Shadnagar, where the four accused in a Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder were gunned down.
06 Dec 2019
IndiaHyderabad encounter: Bollywood celebrities 'hail' police for killing the accused
On Friday morning, India woke up to the news that all four accused in the gruesome rape-and-murder of a 27-year-old lady veterinary were killed in an encounter with police.
06 Dec 2019
HyderabadHyderabad vet case: Cop Sajjanar and a curious 2008 encounter
Days after outrage erupted over the rape and murder of a 26-year-old veterinarian on the outskirts of Hyderabad, many bayed for the blood of the accused.
06 Dec 2019
HyderabadAll 4 accused in Hyderabad vet's rape-murder killed in encounter
In a shocking development in the Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder, all four accused have been killed in an encounter.
03 May 2019
Jammu And KashmirTerrorist Burhan Wani's last aide, seen in viral picture, killed
The last terrorist seen in Hizbul Mujahideen ex-chief Burhan Wani's photo, which went viral four years ago, was killed in an encounter in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, said reports.
27 Apr 2019
Sri LankaSri Lanka: 15 killed as suicide-bombers blow themselves during shootout
Six children and three women were among 15 people killed when suicide bombers blew themselves up during a shootout with security forces in Sri Lanka's Eastern province, police said.
21 Apr 2019
ChhattisgarhTwo Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
Two Naxals were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district today, informed the police.
15 Apr 2019
JharkhandJharkhand: 3 Naxals killed, one CRPF jawan martyred in encounter
Three Maoists and a CRPF jawan were killed today in an encounter in Jharkhand's Giridih district, about 185kms from state capital Ranchi, officials said.
13 Apr 2019
Jammu And KashmirTwo JeM-terrorists, who killed number of civilians, policemen, gunned down
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists involved in the killing of a number of civilians and police personnel were today gunned down by security forces in an encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
13 Apr 2019
VaranasiAccused in BHU student's murder-case arrested after encounter with police
A wanted criminal, who was on the run after allegedly killing Banaras Hindu University student Gaurav Singh, has been arrested following an exchange of fire with police.
04 Apr 2019
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: 4 BSF personnel killed, 2 injured in Kanker encounter
Four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were martyred while two others were injured on Thursday in a gunfight with Naxals in Chattisgarh's Kanker district, according to police.
01 Apr 2019
Jammu And KashmirPulwama: Four terrorists killed in encounter with security forces
Four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir today, a defense spokesman said.
26 Mar 2019
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Four Naxals killed in encounter with security forces
Four Naxals were gunned down in an encounter with security forces today in the insurgency-hit Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, police said.
22 Mar 2019
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Three terrorists killed in encounters in Shopian, Bandipora districts
Three terrorists were killed in separate encounters with security forces today in Shopian and Bandipora districts of Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of ultras killed over the past 24 hours to five, officials said.
16 Mar 2019
Andhra PradeshTwo maoists killed in encounter with police in Andhra Pradesh
Two maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with the police in Agency area of Visakhapatnam district this morning.
11 Mar 2019
Pulwama23-year-old terrorist, who planned Pulwama attack, killed in encounter: Report
A 23-year-old terrorist named Mudasir Ahmed Khan alias Mohd Bhai, who planned the February 14 Pulwama attack, was killed in an encounter on Monday, PTI reports.
03 Mar 2019
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Two terrorists killed in 3-day-long encounter in Kupwara district
Two terrorists were killed in a 56-hour-long encounter in Jammu & Kashmir's Kupwara district on Sunday, officials said.
24 Feb 2019
Jammu And KashmirKashmir: Senior police officer killed in encounter; three soldiers injured
On Sunday, a senior police officer was killed and another Army officer injured in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.
24 Feb 2019
IndiaTerrorists, top police officer killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam
A terrorist and a police officer were killed in an encounter between the security forces and the terrorists in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir today, officials said.
17 Feb 2019
JharkhandJharkhand: CRPF jawans donate blood to save injured Naxal woman
In an act of kindness, three CRPF personnel donated blood to help save the life of a woman Naxal, who was shot during an encounter in West Singhbhum district in Jharkhand on February 14.
13 Feb 2019
India2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district today.
10 Feb 2019
Jammu And KashmirFive militants killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam district
Five terrorists were killed today in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.
01 Feb 2019
PulwamaEncounter in Kashmir's Pulwama district kills two terrorists
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces today in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.
23 Jan 2019
Jammu And Kashmir3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K
Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces today in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.
14 Jan 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaPetition alleging UP encounter killings needs 'serious consideration,' says SC
The Supreme Court today agreed to examine in detail a plea seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into incidents of alleged police encounters and killings in Uttar Pradesh.
13 Jan 2019
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Al-Badr commander Zeenat-ul-Islam, associate killed in Kulgam encounter
Two terrorists, including top Al-Badr commander Zeenat-ul-Islam, have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.
05 Jan 2019
Uttar PradeshUP: Cop, who shouted 'thain thain' to scare criminals, injured
Uttar Pradesh sub-inspector Manoj Kumar, who shot to fame after he shouted thain thain last year to scare away criminals, was injured in an encounter on Friday.
29 Dec 2018
PulwamaFour terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Pulwama
Four terrorists were killed today in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.
28 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirTerrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district
A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Awantipora area in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district today.
22 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirKashmir: Close aide of Zakir Musa among six terrorists killed
On Saturday, six terrorists, including a close aide of Zakir Musa, Jammu and Kashmir's most-wanted terrorist, were killed in an encounter with Indian security forces.
18 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirKashmir: Post three-day protests, life limps back to normalcy
Kashmir limped back to normalcy today, except for the southern districts, after three days of strike and protests over the killing of seven civilians in clashes that followed an encounter in Pulwama.
15 Dec 2018
Jammu And Kashmir#Pulwama: 3 terrorists, 1 soldier killed in encounter, says Army
Three terrorists and a soldier were killed in an encounter between the ultras and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir today.
13 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirKashmir: Teen, who had cameo in 'Haider', killed in encounter
On December 9, an 18-hour gun battle between terrorists and security forces in Mujgund on outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, killed a teen who acted in Shahid Kapoor starrer Haider.
09 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Encounter between security forces, terrorists continues for 2nd day
An encounter between terrorists and the security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar entered into the second day today, said police.
30 Nov 2018
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27 Nov 2018
Jammu And Kashmir3 terrorists, 1 soldier killed in separate encounters in J&K
Three terrorists, including one from an ISIS offshoot, and a soldier were killed while two jawans suffered injuries in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam and Pulwama districts today, police said.
26 Nov 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Eight Naxals, two cops killed in encounter in Sukma
Eight Naxals and two police personnel were killed in an encounter between ultras and security men in Sukma district (Chhattisgarh) today.
25 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Four militants killed in encounter in Kulgam district
Four militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir today.
20 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirKashmir: One soldier, four terrorists killed in fierce encounter
A fierce encounter between Indian security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday saw one Army soldier and four terrorists killed.
18 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 2 Al-Badar militants gunned down in Shopian encounter
Two militants belonging to the Al-Badar outfit were Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
10 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirTwo Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in encounter in South Kashmir
Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in an encounter today with security forces in Pulwama (South Kashmir).
05 Nov 2018
OdishaOdisha: Five Maoists, including a woman, killed in encounter
At least five Maoists, including a woman, were gunned down in an exchange of fire with security personnel in a forest in Malkangiri district of Odisha today, a senior police official said.
26 Oct 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Two militants, one jawan killed in encounter in Baramulla
In a gunfight between ultras and security forces, two militants and an Army jawan were killed in Sopore area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said.
23 Oct 2018
Uttar PradeshCriminal wanted in 18 cases injured in encounter in UP
A criminal, wanted in 18 cases and carrying a reward of Rs. 25,000 on his head, was nabbed while a sub-inspector was injured in an encounter near UP's Azamgarh on Tuesday morning, police said.
21 Oct 2018
Jammu And KashmirKashmir: Three militants killed in fierce gunfight; one civilian dead
Early on Sunday, Indian security forces managed to kill three militants in an intense, marathon firefight in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
13 Oct 2018
Jammu And KashmirJammu & Kashmir: Hizbul Mujahideen militant killed in Pulwama encounter
A Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant was on Saturday killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said.
15 Sep 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 3 militants killed in encounter with security forces
Three militants were killed today in an encounter with the security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
05 Sep 2018
DelhiDelhi: 3 gang members nabbed after morning shootout with cops
Three members of a gang were arrested following a shootout with the police in outer Delhi's Alipur area today morning, police said.
12 Aug 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Cop killed, 3 security personnel injured in terrorist encounter
A policeman has been killed and three security forces personnel injured during an early morning encounter with militants in Batmaloo in J&K's Srinagar.
06 Aug 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: 14 Naxals killed in encounter with police in Sukma
At least 14 Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district today, police said.
25 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed in encounter with security forces
Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag town this morning following an intelligence tip-off about their presence inside a house, police said.
22 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirTerrorists who killed cop trapped in J&K encounter, three neutralized
Terrorists involved in the brutal murder of a J&K cop this week are trapped in an encounter in Khudwani village of Kulgam which began this morning, officials confirmed.
15 Jul 2018
ChhattisgarhTwo BSF jawans killed in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh
Two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were killed and another injured in a gunbattle with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district today, police said.
14 Jul 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: Wanted criminal killed in encounter, 2 arrested
A wanted criminal was today killed and two others were arrested during an encounter with the Punjab Police in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district.
10 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 2 militants killed; jawan, civilians injured in Shopian encounter
Two militants were killed and a security personnel was injured today in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, the police said.