The encounter, which began around 12:30 p.m., saw armed Maoists engaged in a confrontation with the security forces. These Maoists are part of the banned Maoist organisations operating in the region.
A gunfight broke out around 8.30 am in the forest area under Gangaloor police station, where eight Naxalites were killed during an encounter with security forces.
As many as 23 terrorists were gunned down by Pakistani forces in two separate clearance operations conducted in Kalat and Harnai, Balochistan, ARY News reported citing the army.
Pakistan security forces killed four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists also referred to as Khwarij during an operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that in recent months - before the Gaza Ceasfire went into effect - and together with other Israeli security forces, it eliminated two Hamas terrorists who took part in the murderous massacre of October 7, including the kidnapping of female IDF observ
Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire on three men riding a motorcycle in Turbat's Absar Main Road, injuring one individual, as reported by Balochistan Post.
A Pakistan Army Major and a soldier were killed during a North Waziristan Intelligence Based Operation as the security forces gunned down six Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists also referred as Khwarij, ARY News reported.
"Terrorist movement detected in Poonch sector along the Line of Control. Alert troops opened fire leading to a heavy exchange of fire. Operations are underway," posted White Knight Corps.
Paank, the Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, has condemned the harassment of families of enforced disappearance victims in Balochistan. The group highlighted recent detentions in Panjgur and reiterated calls for justice and accountability.
Security forces clash with naxals in Chaibasa, Jharkhand. Body of 1 naxal recovered, two INSAS rifles seized. Operation and search continue, with more injuries reported among the naxals.
A 21-member delegation of officers and trainees from Nepal's Armed Police Force (APF) has commenced an 11-day study tour to India, aimed at strengthening border security cooperation and understanding training methodologies of Indian central security forces.