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Pulwama, a district with a violent history, including the 2019 attack on a CRPF convoy that claimed the lives of almost 40 personnel, is set to witness an intense showdown in the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The primary contenders are the National Conference (NC) and Mehbooba Mufti’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The district has also been a site of several armed encounters. 
 
Pulwama remains a focal point in the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. Located in the southern part of Kashmir, it has been dominated by the PDP since 2022. However, the National Conference is now vying to
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Militants shoot non-local migrant labourer in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Militants on Friday opened fire at a non-local labourer in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, a police official said. Victim Muneerul Islam hails from West Bengal. He has been shifted to hospital, the official said. The incident took place in Ugergund area in the morning. An inquiry is being carried out, he added.

Militants shoot non-local migrant labourer in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama
Updated On : 02 Sep 2022 | 12:46 PM IST

JeM terrorist among 3 ultras killed in two separate encounters in Kashmir

A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist was among three ultras killed in two separate encounters with security forces in Pulwama and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said

JeM terrorist among 3 ultras killed in two separate encounters in Kashmir
Updated On : 21 Jun 2022 | 12:07 PM IST

3 LeT terrorists killed in overnight encounter in J-K's Pulwama district

Three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Sunday.

3 LeT terrorists killed in overnight encounter in J-K's Pulwama district
Updated On : 12 Jun 2022 | 11:09 PM IST

Two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday, officials said.

Two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama
Updated On : 24 Apr 2022 | 7:19 PM IST

One terrorist killed in anti-terror operation in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama

One terrorist was killed in an anti-terror operation in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning, said the police.Earlier today, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Chandgam area of Pulwama district."Encounter has started at Chandgam area of Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," tweeted Kashmir Zone Police on Wednesday.

One terrorist killed in anti-terror operation in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama
Updated On : 05 Jan 2022 | 8:42 AM IST

Encounter starts between terrorists and security forces in J&K's Pulwama

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Rajpora area in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, Jammu & Kashmir police officials said on Wednesday.

Encounter starts between terrorists and security forces in J&K's Pulwama
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 9:51 AM IST

3 JeM terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district

3 JeM terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama
Updated On : 21 Aug 2021 | 10:42 PM IST

Militants shoot dead SPO, his wife & daughter in J&K's Pulwama district

Militants shot dead a special police officer, his wife and daughter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said on Monday.

Militants shoot dead SPO, his wife & daughter in J&K's Pulwama district
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 9:49 AM IST

Militant who shot at cop killed in encounter in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama

A surrendered militant, who shot at and injured a constable inside a police camp in the Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, was killed in a gunbattle with security forces

Militant who shot at cop killed in encounter in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama
Updated On : 03 Jun 2021 | 9:34 AM IST

Senseless acts of violence brought only misery to J-K: PDP chief Mufti

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday condemned the kiiling of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Municipal Councillor of Pulwama's Tral Rakesh Pandita and said these 'senseless acts of violence' have brought only misery to the Union Territory."Shocked to hear that BJP leader Rakesh Pandit has been shot dead by militants. These senseless acts of violence have brought only misery to J & K. My condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace," Mufti tweeted.Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Municipal Councillor of Pulwama's Tral Rakesh Pandita was killed in the firing by three terrorists in Tral Payeen here on Wednesday.The attack on the Municipal Councillor took place when he was not accompanied by his two Personal Security Officers (PSOs)."Late in the evening today (Wednesday), three unidentified terrorists fired upon Municipal Councillor of Tral Rakesh Pandita. He was a resident of Tral Bala who was visiting his friend at Tral Payeen. ...

Senseless acts of violence brought only misery to J-K: PDP chief Mufti
Updated On : 03 Jun 2021 | 6:33 AM IST

Security forces detect IED in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district

Security forces on Monday detected an improvised explosive device (IED) in J&K's Pulwama district.

Security forces detect IED in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district
Updated On : 31 May 2021 | 11:58 AM IST

Major tragedy averted as security forces destroy IED in J&K's Pulwama

Security forces averted a tragedy by detecting and destroying an improvised explosive device (IED) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said

Major tragedy averted as security forces destroy IED in J&K's Pulwama
Updated On : 23 Apr 2021 | 11:59 AM IST

J-K encounter: 3 militants involved in attack on BJP leader's house killed

Three militants involved in the attack on a BJP leader's house in Nowgam area of the city were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said

J-K encounter: 3 militants involved in attack on BJP leader's house killed
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 12:37 PM IST

J-K: Encounter underway in Pulwama's Kakapora, three terrorists trapped

Three terrorists have been trapped by the security forces at the site of the encounter which is currently underway in the Kakapora area in Pulwama district, police said on Friday

J-K: Encounter underway in Pulwama's Kakapora, three terrorists trapped
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 8:44 AM IST

Shekhar Gupta: A new case for peace with Pakistan

If India thinks it's caught in an awful two-front situation, the picture is more challenging for Pakistan. It can continue fighting India and become a protectorate of China

Shekhar Gupta: A new case for peace with Pakistan
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 8:45 AM IST

The nation needs to know

Arnab Goswami's purported claims must be investigated

The nation needs to know
Updated On : 17 Jan 2021 | 10:45 PM IST

Two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out at Tiken area of Pulwama, said Jammu and Kashmir Police

Two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama
Updated On : 09 Dec 2020 | 9:11 AM IST

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, daughter allegedly put under house arrest

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday claimed that she and her daughter, Iltija Mufti, were put under house arrest and not allowed to visit the Pulwama residence of party leader Waheed Parra, who was arrested by the NIA earlier this week. The former chief minister said that for the last two days, she has not been allowed to console the family of Parra, who was arrested on baseless charges. I've been illegally detained yet again. Since two days, J&K admin has refused to allow me to visit @parawahid's family in Pulwama. BJP Ministers & their puppets are allowed to move around in every corner of Kashmir but security is a problem only in my case, Mehbooba said in a tweet. She said her daughter has also been put under the house arrest. Their cruelty knows no bounds. Waheed was arrested on baseless charges & I am not allowed to even console his family. Even my daughter Iltija has been placed under house arrest because she also wanted to visit Waheed's family, she said. The ...

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, daughter allegedly put under house arrest
Updated On : 27 Nov 2020 | 11:36 AM IST

Two Jaish-e-Mohammad associates held in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Two militant associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit were arrested in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Saturday.

Two Jaish-e-Mohammad associates held in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama
Updated On : 21 Nov 2020 | 1:16 PM IST

Militant killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said

Militant killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 9:49 AM IST