Kathua Encounter News - Latest Updates & Headlines

GoC meets J-K LG Manoj Sinha; discusses security situation

Jammu, April 2: Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Rising Star Corps, called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday and discussed various important aspects pertaining to the prevailing security scenario.

J-K: Security forces intensify search, cordon operation after encounter in Kathua

Kathua, April 1: Security forces on Tuesday intensified search and cordon operations following the exchange of fire with terrorists in the Panjtirthi area of Kathua a day ago.

Fresh gunfight breaks out between terrorists and security forces in J&K's Kathua

Jammu, April 1: A fresh gunfight started overnight between the security forces and terrorists in the Panjtirthi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kathua

Kathua, April 1: An exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday.

J-K LG Sinha visits families of security personnel killed in action during encounter in Kathua

Kathua, March 31: Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday met family members of the security personnel who lost their lives while combating terrorists in Kathua.

Security forces cordon off area in J&K's Kathua after suspected terrorist movement

Jammu, March 31: After suspected movement of terrorists was detected on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, police and security forces cordoned off the area.

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha visits GMC Jammu, enquires about health of injured police personnel

Jammu, March 30: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday visited Government Medical College Hospital Jammu to enquire about the health of J&K police personnel, who sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Kathua, an official statement said.

We should control terrorism in such a way... J-K CM Omar Abdullah on Kathua encounter

Katra, March 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated Saturday that terrorism should be controlled in such a way that the mourning ends forever in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

'Our unity cannot be broken by their violence': J-K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary on Kathua encounter

Kathua, March 29: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday condemned those responsible for the Kathua encounter, especially those from across the border, and said their actions will not weaken the bond of brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir or India.

J-K: Indian Army hunt two more terrorists in Kathua under Operation Safiyan

Kathua, March 29: In relentless operations since March 27 in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, the Rising Stars Corps of the Indian Army has eliminated two more terrorists under 'Operation Safiyan' which has led to the recovery of war-like stores. The operation is still underway.

Jammu and Kashmir: Wreath-laying ceremony held for police personnel killed in Kathua encounter

Kathua, March 29: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday laid a wreath and paid tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty during the Kathua anti-terrorist operation.

We will not sleep till we stop such activities: Jammu and Kashmir DGP on Kathua encounter

Kathua, March 29: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat has said that the police are committed to stopping cross-border infiltration following an encounter in Kathua that resulted in the deaths of four officers. Two terrorists were neutralised, and the operation continues as forces secure the area.

5 terrorists, 4 policemen killed in J&K's Kathua

Jammu, March 28: The body of the fourth police personnel was sighted near the site of the gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Friday as the anti-terrorist operation continued in the area.

Five terrorists killed in ongoing anti-terrorist operation in J&K's Kathua (Ld)

Jammu, March 28: The number of terrorists killed in an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has risen to five after two more bodies were recovered on Friday in the forest area where they had been hiding.

Indian Army reports death of Police personnel in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kathua

Kathua, March 28: The Indian Army's Rising Star Corps has reported the death of Police personnel of the JK police in the ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.

J-K: Exchange of fire with terrorists in Kathua, operation underway

Kathua, March 28: An exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Friday, officials said.

Three terrorists killed, three cops die in Kathua as anti-terror operation resumes on day 6

Jammu, March 28: Three terrorists were killed, and three policemen died, while seven security personnel were injured in the ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, which was again resumed on Friday morning.

Two terrorists killed, 5 security personnel injured in Kathua encounter

Jammu, March 27: Two terrorists were killed and five security personnel injured in an encounter between the security forces and hiding terrorists in J&K's Kathua district on Thursday, officials said.

Senior officer among four policemen injured in ongoing Kathua gunfight

Jammu, March 27: Four policemen, including a senior officer, were injured in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Juthana area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Thursday, officials said.

Firing reported in J-K's Kathua after some terrorists spotted in area

Kathua, March 27: A firing incident was reported in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir after some terrorists were spotted in the area, said police officials on Thursday.

Search operation in J&K's Kathua enters 4th day, locals pitch in to trace hiding terrorists

Jammu, March 26: The search operation to trace terrorists hiding in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district entered its fourth day on Wednesday, with the villagers also joining hands with the security forces.