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Four Maoists killed in Hazaribagh encounter during anti-Naxal operation: Reports

Niraj Jadhav — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:46:04 +0000

Four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in a forested area of Hazaribagh district, marking a significant development in ongoing anti-Naxal operations in the region.

Gunfight breaks out during a search operation

The encounter took place during a joint search operation carried out by state police and central security forces based on specific intelligence inputs. Officials said the forces were conducting combing operations when they came under fire from Maoist cadres, triggering a retaliatory exchange. As per the reports on India TV News, the gunfight lasted for several hours, after which the bodies of four Maoists were recovered from the site. Security personnel also seized weapons, ammunition, and other materials believed to be linked to insurgent activities.

Security forces highlight the success of the operation

A senior police official said, “The operation was launched based on credible intelligence. The forces responded effectively to the attack and neutralised the Maoists.” The official added that search operations were continuing in the surrounding areas to ensure no remaining insurgents escaped. The region has witnessed periodic Maoist activity, with dense forest cover often used as a base for operations.

Anti-Naxal efforts intensify in Jharkhand

Jharkhand remains one of the states affected by Left-Wing Extremism, though security forces have reported a gradual decline in incidents over recent years. Continuous intelligence-based operations and coordination between agencies have been key to this progress. As per the reports on India TV News, authorities believe that sustained pressure on Maoist groups has disrupted their network and limited their operational capabilities.

Focus on maintaining security in affected regions

Officials have reiterated their commitment to maintaining security and stability in vulnerable districts like Hazaribagh. Additional forces have been deployed in nearby areas as a precautionary measure. The latest encounter underscores the ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb insurgency and restore normalcy in affected regions.

12 Lebanese security killed in southern Nabatieh amid broader strikes

Rashmi Pandey — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:22:24 +0000

At least twelve Lebanese State Security personnel have been killed in an Israeli strike on the southern city of Nabatieh, according to open‑source accounts circulating on 10 April 2026. The attack targeted a State Security office in the city, dealing a direct blow to Lebanon’s security infrastructure in the south amid ongoing heavy Israeli‑Hezbollah hostilities that have not been fully covered by the US‑backed Iran‑linked ceasefire.

Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, have intensified in the days following the announcement of a two‑week truce between the United States and Iran. While Washington and Tehran describe the deal as a regional ceasefire, Israel has publicly stated that Lebanon is not included in the agreement, allowing Tel Aviv to continue military operations against Hezbollah‑linked targets and state‑associated infrastructure.

Lebanon’s presidency and official channels have condemned the Nabatieh strike as a serious escalation, highlighting that uniformed internal‑security staff rather than purely military units were hit. The incident is being treated as one of the latest episodes in a broader pattern of Israeli air and ground assaults on southern Lebanese towns and infrastructure, which have already killed hundreds of civilians and security personnel since early March 2026.

Key highlights

12 security staff killed in Nabatieh.
Israeli strike hits State Security office.
Lebanon says Israel not respecting truce.
Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.
Attack part of wider strike campaign.

Two terrorists were gunned down in an encounter in Pulwama, confirm officials

Bhaswati Sengupta — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:47:14 +0000

According to reports, officials on Wednesday informed that two terrorists have been gunned down in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The firefight commenced in the early hours of the day after a joint team of police and the army cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation. As per reports, the search operation was conducted on the grounds of specific information about the presence of terrorists.

When the security forces arrived at the spot where the terrorists were hiding, they witnessed a heavy volume of fire which triggered the encounter.

Police officials informed, “Two unidentified terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter. Operation is in progress.”

‘India Today’ quoted the Kashmir zone police who affirmed that incriminating materials along with arms and ammunition were recovered by the security forces.

Earlier, two terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Pulwama on July 8. The encounter followed at a time when few areas of the valley remained close to mark the five years after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist commander Burhan Wani.

Meanwhile, on the same day, two terrorists were gunned down in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam. Later, the terrorist was identified as Kiyafat Ramzan Sofi of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba and Inayat Ahmed Dar of Al Badr.

J&K: three civilians injured in a grenade blast by militants

Aayushi Singh — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:19:35 +0000

On Saturday, three civilians had been injured in a grenade attack by militants on security forces in the Barbarshah area of the city. The police officials said that the militants had lobbed a grenade at a joint party of the CRPF and J&K Police at Barbarshah falling under Kralkhud Police station around 6 p.m. he added that the grenade exploded on the roadside which resulted in the injuries of three civilians. Security Forces had cordoned off the area and a manhunt launched for the assailants.

The attack occurred two days after the PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir for three and a half hours on Thursday which was his first engagement with the leaders after 2 years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the meeting assured the leaders of J&K that the government was committed to reviving the democratic process through Assembly elections as early as possible.

The leaders who attended the meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence were the former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mehbooba Mufti, former Deputy Chief Ministers and the heads of all parties in Jammu and Kashmir.

The issue of reinstating Article 370 had been raised at the meeting of the PM and other leaders. A source said that Mehbooba Mufti took a stand at the matter that was sub judice and that the Supreme Court would take a decision on it. Mehbooba Mufti said that she would not participate in the upcoming elections until the Article 370 and Article 35A was removed which caused the disturbances in Jammu and Kashmir as it led to the loss of confidence of its people from the government.

3 terrorists neutralised in an operation by the Security Forces in Srinagar

Nivedya P T — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 06:35:08 +0000

Three terrorists have been neutralised today in the ongoing encounter with the security forces in Srinagar, according to the Kashmir Zone Police on Thursday.

In an operation in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar, a civilian died while a Deputy Commandant of CRPF got injured. The injured personnel has been admitted to hospital and is under medical observation, says Jammu&Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh, according to ANI.
The police and CRPF personnel are carrying out the operation.

“One identified terrorist killed. Search is going on,” the tweet by the Kashmir Zone police read.

#SrinagarEncounterUpdate: 02 more #unidentified #terrorists killed (total 03). Search going on. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/jM8sq21bFn

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) September 17, 2020

Further details are awaited.