Clashes erupt in Pulwama town
Clashes erupted between government forces and protesters in Pulwama town, sources said. Sources said youth who were protesting against the killing of 3 militants in Shopian district, pelted stones on forces who retaliated with tear smoke shells triggering clashes. Clashes were going on when the last reports came in. More details awaited.
Army opens fire on protesters in Shopian, scores injured
Following the gunfight between militants and government forces in Awneera Shopian, at least twelve persons were injured when government forces opened fire and resorted to pellet firing in Shopian district. Earlier three Hizb militants and two army men were killed during the encounter in Awneera village of the district. As soon as the news about […]
Militants killed in Shopian gunfight identified
Three militants killed in an encounter with government forces in Awneera village of Shopian district have been identified. “The slain militants belonged to Hizbul mujahideen militant outfit, and are identified as Irfan Sheikh of Maldera Shopian,Umar Majeed of Katpora Kulgam and Adil Malik resident of Malikgund Killora Shopian” Police said. The encounter started yesterday around 5:30 […]
Three militants killed in Shopian gunfight, search operation continues
Three militants and two army men were killed in an encounter in Awneera village of Shopian district,police said. However identity of the slain militants could not be ascertained immediately. The encounter started yesterday around 5:30 pm after forces launched search operation in the area. Soon after forces cordoned off the area militants fired upon them […]
Shopian gunfight: Militant killed in fresh gunfight
A militant was killed on Sunday following a fresh gunfight at Zainpora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Two army personnel were killed and three others including an officer were injured during the initial phase of the gunfight which started late Saturday night. “Two security personnel killed , while three others have been injured. One […]
Civilian injured in Dalgate blast succumbs
A civilian who was injured in a blast at Dalgate area here succumbed to his injuries during Sunday wee hours at SKIMS Soura. The deceased, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Zargar 40, s/o Gulam Qadir Zargar, was a resident of Ahmda Kadal, Jogiwan Rahmania Colony Srinagar. He was injured during an explosion yesterday near Budyari Chowk, […]
Two policemen injured as militants attack search party in Hajain
Two policemen and an army man were injured after militants attacked them during a cordon and search operation at Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Sunday morning. The injured soldier was identified as Sepoy Raj Kumar of 13 RR. The two cops, identified as Mukhtiyar and Fayaz Ahmad, were injured after militants fired […]
Shopian gunfight: Two army men killed, officer among 3 others injured
Two army personnel were killed and three others injured in an encounter in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Saturday. The deceased army men have been identified as Sepoy Gawai Sumedo and Sepoy Alaie Raja. the injured army men include, Captain Suham, Sepoy Shiva and Sepoy Prakash Yadav. Official sources said that a Joint team […]
Valley protests ‘attempt’ to abrogate Article 35-A
A complete shutdown was observed in Kashmir valley in view of a shutdown call given by the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) against attempts to abrogate Article 35-A. Shops, public transport and educational institutions were closed across Kashmir as well as some parts of Chenab Valley. Reports said that heavy contingents of police and the Central […]
Kashmiris will secure special status at all costs: JRL
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Saturday said that any move to change the disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir will be resisted and opposed by the people of Kashmir at all costs. According to the joint statement issued here, JRL leaders including Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik said that any measure […]