Forces go berserk in Kulgam, vandalize private property
Anantnag: Locals of Redwani area in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district have accused the government forces of vandalizing property in the area on Tuesday night. Locals said that without any provocation the Army men posted in the area stopped many vehicles at the Redwani area and barged inside at least three dozen homes, vandalizing everything that […]
Dozens arrested in Pulwama, Anantnag in two days
Pulwama/Anantnag: At least three dozen youth were arrested by government forces in South Kashmir’s Pulwama and Anantnag district during the last two days. Sources said that from past two, Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested at least thirty youth during nocturnal raids. At least 16 youth were arrested post intense clashes that had erupted in […]
Youth booked under PSA, shifted to Kot Balwal
Pulwama: A youth hailing from Pulwama was booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) and shifted to Kot Balwal Jail in Jammu, officials said Friday. The youth identified as Arshid Ahmad Thoker son of Ghulam Hassan Thoker resident of Chandgam village of Pulwama district has been slapped with PSA and was immediately shifted to Kot Bolwal […]
Unknown gunmen kill Hurriyat activist in Shopian
Father of three, Tariq was a former militant
Shopian: Unidentified gunmen on Thursday afternoon shot dead a Hurriyat activist in Memandar area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Sources said that the unidentified gunmen barged into the house of Tariq Ahmad Ganaie and abducted him from his residence. Ganaie, who was also a Hurriyat activist was later shot at him by the unidentified gunmen […]
Deserter SPO’s cousin, close friend among three join militants
Shopian: Days after a Special Police Officer (SPO) joined the militant ranks after decamping with the weapons from a PDP MLA’s official residence, three more local youth have reportedly joined the militants while two among them are believed to be a cousin and a close friend of the deserter SPO. SPO identified as Aadil Bashir […]
‘Rice blast’ leaves Pulwama farmers worried
Pulwama: The persistent rice blast disease has left hundreds of farmers worried in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district who claimed to have suffered heavy loss due the disease. The farmers while talking to ‘Kashmir Vision’ said that they are sufferings 50% loss of crop due to this disease every year while no steps are being taken […]
Crops, house belonging to a contesting BJP candidate damaged
Anantnag: Unknown persons tried to set ablaze the house of a BJP candidate for the upcoming Municipal polls in Dooru area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The residential house of Gul Mohammed Khan, BJP members and its candidate was set ablaze at Mandipora area of Dooru. Sources said that unknown persons on late Wednesday night […]
ULB polls: Police arrest dozens in southern districts
Pulwama/Shopian: Ahead of the scheduled Urban Local Bodies polls in the state, over three dozen youth have been arrested by the forces from the twin districts of South Kashmir including Pulwama and Shopian. Locals from the area said the forces have been conducting nocturnal raids and as many as forty youth have been arrested from […]
