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2 wanted criminals killed, 2 cops injured in Shikohabad encounter

The deceased were identified as Sumit, 25, and Ankit, 26. Both were criminals with long records who carried rewards. (Pic for representation)
Published on Jul 17, 2026 07:26 pm IST

Gangster carrying 1 lakh bounty killed in encounter by UP STF in Ambedkar Nagar

He was wanted in connection with a 2014 dacoity in Jaunpur in which two people were murdered. (HT sourced photo)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:45 am IST

Two Lawrence Bishnoi gang shooters killed in encounter in Haryana: Police

Two alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang shooters, carrying 1 lakh rewards, were killed in a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell and Haryana STF.
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 09:36 am IST

SC refuses PIL for CBI probe into Bharat Bhushan Tiwari's alleged 'encounter'

Following public outcry, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary ordered a formal independent judicial inquiry led by a retired High Court judge.
Published on Jun 30, 2026 03:25 pm IST

Rohtak: 1 held for firing at Meham Cong MLA’s office after shootout

Police said the accused fired three rounds at the police team during the encounter and in retaliation police also fired three rounds. (HT File)
Published on Jun 22, 2026 06:44 am IST

Criminal carrying 1.9 lakh bounty killed in encounter by UP STF in Ayodhya: Police

Officials said all 40 criminal cases registered against him were spread across these districts. (Representative photo)
Published on Jun 08, 2026 09:22 am IST

Panchkula club owner shot, Godara gang hitmen arrested after encounter

Police teams collected seven empty cartridges, two live cartridges and other forensic samples. (Sant Arora/HT)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:38 am IST

Panchkula club owner shot, Godara gang hitmen arrested after police encounter

The encounter site where the two suspects were shot in the legs at Ramgarh, 10km from Panchkula town, early on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 12:25 pm IST

Wanted Munir gang sharpshooter killed in Meerut encounter

1 lakh reward accused, wanted in AMU teacher’s murder and over three dozen criminal cases, was allegedly planning another targeted killing when intercepted by STF (Sourced)
Published on May 14, 2026 03:32 am IST

Two suspected cow smugglers injured in police encounter in Nuh

The exchange of fire took place near a checkpoint in the hilly area along the Nuh–Tauru road. (Representative file photo)
Published on May 07, 2026 11:30 am IST

Five criminals arrested, one injured in encounter in Patna

Representative image. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 23, 2026 03:04 am IST

UP: Sharpshooter carrying 50,000 reward killed in encounter

UP: Sharpshooter carrying 50,000 reward killed in encounter
Published on Apr 02, 2026 05:29 pm IST

Security forces kill 2 Maoists in encounter operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

The exchange of fire broke out in a forest along the Indravati river in the morning when a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Naxalite operation.
Published on Feb 26, 2026 10:37 am IST

2 Jaish terrorists killed in J&K's Udhampur after encounter with security forces

The encounter broke out after security personnel spotted two terrorists in a natural cave in forest area near Ramnagar area of Udhampur district, officials said. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 01:23 pm IST

Fresh encounter breaks out in Udhampur

A fresh encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jophar area of Ramnagar in Udhampur district on Tuesday, said officials. (HT File)
Published on Feb 04, 2026 05:44 am IST

Murder accused arrested after encounter in Amritsar village

Cops at encounter site.
Published on Jan 23, 2026 07:30 am IST

Encounter in J&K's Kishtwar after 3 Jaish terrorists open fire at soldiers

Officials said the gunfight started during a cordon and search operation under Operation Trashi - I in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhoora in Chatroo area around noon. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Jan 19, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Two Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police

Two male Maoist bodies have been recovered so far from the encounter site, along with automatic weapons. (Representative file photo)
Published on Jan 17, 2026 01:51 pm IST

Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Kathua

A fresh encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Billawar area of Kathua district on Tuesday, said officials. (PTI File)
Published on Jan 14, 2026 04:28 am IST

3 Pak-linked Jaish terrorists ‘hiding’ as encounter breaks out in J&K’s Kathua

"SOG (Special Operations Group) Kathua has engaged terrorists in the forest of Kamadh Nullah, Kathua," Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti said.
Updated on Jan 08, 2026 03:10 am IST

Top Maoist leader carrying 1.1 crore bounty killed in Odisha encounter

The operation also resulted in the deaths of multiple Maoists.
Updated on Dec 26, 2025 12:02 am IST

Two Maoists killed in encounter with Odisha police

Representational file photo of security personnel on patrol.
Published on Dec 25, 2025 11:07 am IST

UP man killed in encounter was main accused in 2023 lawyer murder case

The encounter took place around 6 am near Salarpur turn on the Gangoh-Nakur road under the Gangoh police station area in Saharanpur.
Published on Dec 21, 2025 06:44 pm IST

Three Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

The bodies of three Maoists, including a woman, have been recovered from the encounter site so far. (Representative photo)
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 09:26 pm IST

3 Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

284 Naxalites have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 02:18 pm IST

Search intensified to trace 3 terrorists in Udhampur village

J&K director general of police Nalin Prabhat with other security personnel carries the mortal remains of Special Operations Group cop Amjad Ali Khan, who was killed during a gunfight with terrorists, in Udhampur district. (PTI)
Published on Dec 17, 2025 08:08 am IST

Bijapur encounter: Bodies of 6 more Maoists found; toll rises to 18

The encounter began around 9am on Wednesday in Kachilwar and Potenar villages and continued till 8am on Thursday. (Representative file photo)
Published on Dec 05, 2025 09:41 am IST

History-sheeter killed in police encounter at Sonepat

The accused, Subham, 28, hailing from Karnal, sustained four bullets in the shootout. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Nov 24, 2025 06:22 am IST

Madhya Pradesh Hawk Force inspector killed in Maoist encounter on MP–Chhattisgarh border

Inspector Ashish Sharma was killed in an encounter with Maoists in Balaghat on Wednesday.
Published on Nov 19, 2025 06:57 pm IST