Shopian Clash

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Reban area in South Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday

One terrorist was killed on Friday in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district

Two unidentified militants were on Tuesday killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kutpora area of south Kashmir's Shopian district following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the security forces, who retaliated. In the exchange of fire, two militants were killed, the official said. He said their identification and group affiliation is being ascertained.

Major Kumar and soldiers of 10 Garhwal Rifles have been accused of opening fire on a stone-pelting mob on January 27

10 other civilians were injured in the clash