Handwara Encounter

Four terrorists killed in three separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir

Four terrorists were killed in three separate encounters in Pulwama, Ganderbal and Handwara area of Kashmir. Kashmir IGP Vijay Kumar informed that the security forces have launched multiple operations in Kashmir. 

Mar 12, 2022, 07:06 AM IST

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander neutralized in Jammu and Kashmir’s Handwara encounter

Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Ubaid, one of the oldest commanders of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen for North, was killed at Pazipora area of Kralgund in Handwara, north Kashmir. 

Jul 07, 2021, 12:41 PM IST

Film fraternity pays homage to Handwara martyrs

"The heart - wrenching pictures of the 'shahid' departed .. at the recent attack .. the family the fellow officers .. all to much to digest and refer to .. just , that our pride for them that sacrifice is beyond any other desire ..Jai Hind ! and salutations," tweeted Amitabh Bachchan.

May 06, 2020, 16:30 PM IST

No caste politics, UP govt reiterates Rs 50 lakh financial assistance for Handwara martyr Ashwini Yadav’s family

The Yogi Adityanath-led government of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday clarified that the state government will provide a government job to a member of the family along with financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh from the state’s coffers to the wife and dependents of the martyr of the army and paramilitary forces. 

May 06, 2020, 16:24 PM IST

Major Anuj Sood martyred in Handwara encounter cremated in Chandigarh

Besides Army officer's family members including his wife, his father, and sister, senior Army officers were also present during the cremation.

May 05, 2020, 15:39 PM IST

Shiv Sena calls for another surgical strike to avenge killing of five security personnel in J&K's Handwara

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s party Shiv Sena on Tuesday called for a surgical strike to avenge the killing of five security personnel in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Handwara two days ago. In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the party said that it is not a good sign that five brave men were killed in one go on India’s own land.

May 05, 2020, 13:45 PM IST

Handwara martyr Colonel Ashutosh Sharma's last rites with military honours in Jaipur today

The military funeral of Colonel Ashutosh Sharma of 21 Rashtriya Rifles who attained martyrdom while fighting terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir will be performed here on Tuesday.

May 05, 2020, 09:20 AM IST

Handwara encounter: Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 50 lakh, job for martyr Colonel Ashutosh Sharma's kin

A 'Gaurav Diwar' will also be constructed in his native village in memory of Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, who was martyred in Handwara, informed UP CMO.

May 04, 2020, 12:50 PM IST

Virat Kohli pays homage to Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, 4 other security personnel martyred in Handwara encounter

The encounter started on Saturday (May 2) after the security forces succeeded in trapping the terrorists inside the house located in the forest of Handwara.

May 04, 2020, 09:41 AM IST

Encounter of security forces with militants in Handwada, family of martyred Indian soldiers in mourning

Encounter of Indian security forces with militants in Handwada, family of martyred Indian soldiers in mourning. Watch this video to know more in detail.

May 04, 2020, 09:08 AM IST

Service Before Self: Indian Army pays tribute to 5 personnel martyred in Handwara

In the operation, 21 Rashtriya Rifles Commanding Officer Col Ashutosh Sharma along with Major Anuj Sood, Naik Rajesh and Lance Naik Dinesh lost their lives along with Sub Inspector Nazeer of Jammu Kashmir Police while trying to rescue hostages from terrorists.

May 03, 2020, 17:33 PM IST

Unexploded shell goes off while cleaning drainage in Handwara; 5 injured

In an unfortunate incident, an unexploded shell went off at Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Sunday (May 3), leaving at least five people, including two children, injured. The injured took place on Sunday afternoon when the workers were cleaning drainage in Ahgam village in Handwara. 

May 03, 2020, 16:39 PM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to 4 Army men, 1 J&K Police officer killed in Handwara encounter

Hours after the encounter at Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on Sunday (May 3) in which five security personnel were martyred, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to their families of the fallen soldiers and paid tributes honoring their courage.

May 03, 2020, 16:12 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoles death of security men in Handwara encounter

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday (May 3) expressed deep grief and offered condolences on the martyrdom of five security personnel, including a colonel of the Rashtriya Rifles, in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara.

May 03, 2020, 11:54 AM IST

Encounter underway in Jammu & Kashmir's Handwara

An encounter was underway at Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday morning. 

Mar 28, 2019, 08:30 AM IST

Handwara encounter: One militant dead, search operation on

One militant has been killed in an encounter by the Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara. The internet services has been snapped in the area while, the operation is still on.

Mar 07, 2019, 10:22 AM IST

Handwara encounter: One terrorist gunned down, search operations on

One terrorist was gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara town during the encounter between security forces and terrorists.

Mar 07, 2019, 09:24 AM IST

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Mar 07, 2019, 09:08 AM IST

J&K: One terrorist gunned down in Handwara encounter; search operation underway

One terrorist was gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara town during the encounter between security forces and terrorists, news agency ANI reported.

Mar 07, 2019, 08:54 AM IST

Handwara encounter: One terrorist dead, operation on

One militant has been killed in an encounter by the Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara. The internet services has been snapped in the area while, the operation is still on.

Mar 07, 2019, 07:52 AM IST