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Published 10:05 IST, November 12th 2019

J&K: One terrorist gunned down by forces in Ganderbal after encounter

In yet another victory for the forces against terrorists, security forces on Tuesday, have gunned down one terrorist in Gund, Ganderbal, as per J&K police

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In yet another victory for the forces against terrorists, security forces on Tuesday, have gunned down one terrorist in Gund, Ganderbal, as informed by Jammu-Kashmir police. Security forces have been engaged in an encounter since early morning. This has been the second encounter between security forces and terrorists in two days.

One terrorist killed

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Two terrorists killed

Earlier on  Monday had gunned down two terrorists after an encounter with the forces, as confirmed by Kashmir Zone Police. Police had added that arms and ammunition have been recovered now. Forces informed that the terrorist was a Pakistani named Talha and was  involved with the LeT.

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Pak infiltration bid foiled

Earlier on Friday, the Indian Army had foiled a major infiltration bid by terrorists after Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. According to reports, Pakistan violated ceasefire for the second time on Friday morning at 11.45 am. Earlier, the Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire in the same area at about 2.30 am on Friday night. According to the Defence officials, while the Indian Army retaliated befittingly, one army jawan lost his life during a ceasefire violation.

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Previous violation of ceasefire by Pak

Ahead of the media briefing by the delegation of Members of European Parliament who visited Kashmir on October 29, Pakistan Army on October 30 violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machhil sector of the Kupwara district. At least four civilians were injured in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Drangiyari Tregam sector of Kupwara on October 25, being the latest. There has been a rapid increase in ceasefire violations from the Pakistan side along the LoC for the past 2 years.

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09:56 IST, November 12th 2019