Shopian police solves bank robbery and weapon snatching attempt case
Shopian police have arrested three accused involved in the attempt of bank robbery and weapon snatching at JK Bank Imamsahab. By arresting these three accused, Shopian police has foiled their plans to join militant ranks, police statement issued here said. The incident had taken place on 25th of May 2017 and a case FIR number […]
ISIS admits its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead
The Islamic State militant group is said to have confirmed that the 45-year-old was killed in an air strike in the Iraqi province of Nineveh, media reports said. Reports claim ISIS are scrambling to find a successor to their chief. ‘Top tier commanders from IS who are present in Deir Ezzor province have confirmed […]
Army chief arrives in Kashmir to review security situation
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday arrived here to review the security situation in the wake of the militant attack on Amarnath pilgrims. The Army chief will be briefed by top Army officials in the Valley about the overall security situation in Kashmir, especially in the wake of the attack last night in Anantnag. […]
Kashmiriyat still alive, I salute it, says Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hailed the people of Kashmir for their unequivocal condemnation of the attack that left seven Amarnath pilgrims dead in Anantnag district. “Every section of the society in Kashmir has condemned the unfortunate cowardice act of terror on the Amarnath pilgrims. I salute the people of the state,” Rajnath Singh […]
Amarnath yatris attack: JK Govt sanctions Rs 6 lakh compensation to kins of each deceased
In an emergent cabinet meet today, JK government today decided to compensate the kins of each deceased with Rs 6 lakh and RS 2 lakh to those who were seriously injured in the attack. The decision to compensate the victims of the attack was taken by the cabinet which met under the leadership of Chief […]
Anantnag yatris attack: Kashmir Civil Society to organize a sit in Lal Chowk
Kashmir Civil Society groups today decided to organise a sit-in protest against the killing of seven Amarnath pilgrims in Anantnag yesterday. According to the reports, the civil society members said that they organised the sit-in protest to show solidarity towards those who were killed or injured in the attack. Meanwhile, the members demanded a credible investigation into […]
Anantnag attack against the fundamental principles of humanity: Amnesty
Responding to news of the killing of seven pilgrims during an attack by a suspected militants in Botengoo, Kashmir, Aakar Patel, Executive Director at Amnesty International India, said: “Shooting at a bus carrying ordinary people on a pilgrimage shows utter contempt for human life and the fundamental principles of humanity. Those behind this horrific assault […]
Anantnag yatris attack: six arrested, locals allege highhandedness by forces
Six people have reportedly been arrested from Batengoo after yesterday’s attack on the National Highway. According to the sources, six persons including two brothers were arrested by forces soon after the suspected militant attack in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Meanwhile, the locals of Batengoo village where the attack took place, have accused forces of resorting to […]
Governor bids farewell to pilgrims killed in terror attack last night
Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, visited the Technical Area, IAF Base, Srinagar, early today morning to meet the 19 Yatris who had been injured in the terror attack near Anantnag late last evening. After treatment, the injured pilgrims were airlifted to the Srinagar Airport this morning. According to a statement issued […]
Mehbooba oversees rescue ops throughout night at Anantnag
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti visited Srinagar Airport this morning to pay floral tributes to the tourists killed in a militant attack near Botengo, Anantnag last night. Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh also paid floral tributes to the slain tourists. According to a statement issued here, the Chief Minister consoled the bereaved families expressing deep […]