Harassment of Kashmiris in Jammu: NC appeals for restraint, says communal elements polarizing situation
Srinagar: The National Conference Saturday said violence has no place in today’s world and appealed for restraint in Jammu and other parts of country in the wake of alleged harassment of Kashmiri people. “We expect that the mature civil society of Jammu will not heed the divisive agenda of certain rouge outfits. The mob frenzy […]
Lawyer’s body appeals Int community to help Kashmiris
Srinagar: J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar on Saturday held a protest march at Saddar Court here, condemning the attacks on Kashmiris in Jammu and outside. The Bar Association appealed to the International Community including the United Nations, Amnesty International, Asia Watch, other human rights organizations of the world and members of Indian Civil Society […]
Fringe elements in Jammu vitiating unity of State: Hakeem Yasin
Urges Guv Admin to ensure security of Kashmiris outside Valley
Jammu: Condemning the mob violence that broke out in Jammu in wake of Thursday’s Lethpora attack, Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Khansahib MLA, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Saturday urged the Governor administration and Central Government to ensure the safety and security of Kashmiris living in Jammu and outside the state. In a statement issued […]
Er Rasheed leads protest against attacks on Kashmiris
Says those inciting violence in Jammu not mourning death of CRPF personnel
Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) led by its president, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Saturday carried out a protest sit-in at Press colony Srinagar against what they termed as unending attacks on Kashmiris and Jammu Muslims. The protesters as per a statement issued here were carrying banners and placards, demanded stern action against those who […]
Forces start search operation in Tral village
Pulwama: Government forces on Saturday morning launched a cordon and search operation in Khangund village in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Sources said that based on specific information about the militant movement in the area, forces including 42 RR, CRPF and Special operation group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police jointly launched a […]
JK Police assures security of students in Dehradun
Srinagar: The Dehradun police has assured its Jammu and Kashmir counterpart of taking all necessary measures for the safety and security of Kashmiri students studying there amidst allegation of their harassment after the Pulwama terror attack, an official said here Saturday. Some Kashmiri youths studying in the Uttarakhand capital have alleged that they were harassed […]
Tarigami calls for meaningful dialogue process
Says 'legitimate concerns' of people need to be addressed
Srinagar: CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami Saturday called for a meaningful and credible dialogue process for addressing the “legitimate concerns” of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Tarigami, a former MLA from Kulgam constituency of south Kashmir, said the attack on a CRPF convoy at Lethpora in Pulwama on Thursday has shaken all those who […]
Ambala village panchayat asks villagers to evict Kashmiri tenants
Ambala: A village panchayat here has asked villagers to evict Kashmiri students living in rented accommodation within 24 hours in the wake of the Pulwama attack, according to a video that has surfaced on social media. Half a dozen Kashmiri students have been shifted to the hostel of the MM University after the purported video […]
Kashmiri youth booked for ‘derogatory’ post on Pulwama attack
Bengaluru: A Kashmiri youth was booked here Saturday for allegedly posting derogatory remarks on a social networking site in the wake of the Pulwama assault that claimed the lives of 49 CRPF personnel, police said. Following a complaint by Vishwa Hindu Parishad office bearer Girish Bharadwaj, a case was registered here Friday against Abid Malik […]
Court grants interim protection from arrest to activist Sushil Pandit
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to activist-journalist Sushil Pandit, who has been booked for allegedly tweeting fake news related to the “death” of five CRPF personnel in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pampore area in May last year. The court noted that he has already approached […]
