J&K: 2 terror suspects killed in encounter; ammunition seized

Agencies

October 14, 2017

Jammu, Oct 14: Two dreaded terrorists belonging to the Pakistan-backed militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed by the security forces in a fierce gunbattle in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Saturday.

According to news agency, the encounter is still underway in the Litter village in Pulwama.

Two terrorists killed by the security forces have been identified as Wasim Shah and Hafiz Nisar.

Shah is believed to be the LeT's local area commander who was planning an attack on the security forces along with his aides including Nisar.

However, the troops involved in the operation got a tip off about them and eliminated them.

Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in Litter village, the security forces launched an early morning operation, a police officer said.

When the hiding militants fired at the approaching security personnel, the gun battle was triggered in which the two were killed.

The security forces have recovered 1 AK-47, 1 AK-56 and 6 AK magazine from the slain leT militants.

All the troops involved in the operation are reported to be safe.

The killing is part of security forces' ongoing crackdown on terrorists and several Pakistan-backed terror outfits.

Taking a tough stand on cross-border infiltration bids and terror-related incidents, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had recently said that at least five terrorists are being neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir “everyday”.

On October 11, two LeT militants were killed in an encounter in Bandipora district.

Two Garud Commandos of the Indian Air Force also attained martyrdom in the operation.

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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