"security-forces"

The incident took place in Gajalmamudi area of Swabhiman Anchal during an exchange of fire between the Maoists and the Special Operations Group (SOG), said DGP Abhay.

The security forces have seized one AK rifle and two pistols from the encounter site.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Kolhan Range said that after several rounds of firing, the Naxals fled deep inside the forest.

The ultras opened fire on the security forces at Khushipora in Parimpora area, a police official said.

The militants made an abortive bid during the night to infiltrate into the Indian side of the LoC in Machil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Rangreth near the old airfield here, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area, a police official said.

Activists have long complained of a campaign of kidnappings and killings to intimidate them into halting demonstrations.

Amnesty International said several people were killed by security forces and that they were "working on verifying" the death toll.

Tripathi disclosed that home secretary level talks involving both the states will be held at Lailapur Beat Office on Wednesday morning to resolve the matter amicably.

The injured CRPF personnel has been hospitalised.

"A joint operation was launched today early morning in Anantnag based on Jammu and Kashmir Police inputs."

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Chakura area of Shopian district following information about the presence of militants there, a police officer said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Old Barzulla area of the city here in the early hours of Monday.

The gun battle took place after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information.