Bandipora encounter update 2 militants killed. Two militants were killed in exchange of fire between security forces and Militants in Bandipora, earlier today. Arms and ammunition recovered. Identity and affiliation being ascertained.
One Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Militant arrested in Sopore. One Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Militant is arrested in a joint operation between Indian Army and J&K Police in Sopore.
5 non-Kashmiri labourers from West Bengal were killed in Kulgam. Jammu and Kashmir: 5 non-Kashmairi labourers (from Murshidabad, West Bengal) were killed by militants in Kulgam yesterday.
Unidentified militants fired 6-7 rounds on CRPF. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): Unidentified militants fired 6-7 rounds on CRPF deployment at school which was an examination centre in Drabgam, Pulwama district. CRPF and local police was deployed to guard the centre. No injuries have been reported so far. Details awaited.
A delegation from the European Union would be visiting Kashmir tomorrow. Government Sources: A delegation from the European Union would be visiting Kashmir tomorrow. The delegation had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NSA Ajit Doval today
GC Murma appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Girish Chandra Murmu appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and RK Mathur as Lt Governor of Ladakh; Satya Pal Malik to be new Goa Governor.
Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LOC) in Kupwara. Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violated ceasefire at Tumna village and Riddi village along the Line of Control (LOC) in west Kupwara today.