Major Aditya Kumar not named in Shopian firing FIR: J&K government tells SC
The Jammu and Kashmir government today told Supreme Court in New Delhi that Major Aditya Kumar has not been named as accused in FIR in Shopian firing case in which three civilians were killed. The Supreme Court has fixed the matter for final disposal on April 24. The apex court also asked the J&K government […]
Clashes erupt in Budgam over Shopian killings
Budgam: Following the Shopian killings, clashes erupted between protestors and government in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday. According to reports, protests erupted in several areas of the district including Chadoora, Kralpora and Machoowa areas. Pertinently, five youth were killed in army firing in Shopian last evening.
Civilians killed in Shopian were caught in crossfire: CM Mehbooba
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mufti on Monday said that the civilians killed in Shopian were caught in cross firing even as she expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. “Deeply distressed by more deaths of civilians caught in the crossfire in Shopian. My heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s families,” Mehbooba tweeted. However, she did not […]
Internet snapped in Pulwama, Shopian; speed reduced elsewhere in Kashmir
Srinagar: In wake of Shopian killings, authorities on Monday decided to reduce mobile internet speed in entire Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure. Official sources told GNS, that police have sent a communication to the cellular companies wherein it has directed them to reduce mobile internet (4G/3G) into 2G speed in all districts of Kashmir Valley with […]
CM Mufti distressed over civilian killings in Shopian
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday expressed anguish over the civilian killings in south Kashmir’s Shopian village. “Deeply distressed by more deaths of civilians caught in the crossfire in Shopian. My heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s families,” Mehbooba wrote on Twitter. Six civilians including a militant were killed when the army […]
Shopian Killings: Yasin Malik detained in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik during a protest march against recent Shopian killings in Lal Chowk area. According to the reports, JKLF chief tried to march from his Maisuma residence towards Lal Chowk to protest against the killing of five youth last night in Shopian. […]
Shopian Killings: PDP MLA demands judicial probe
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party Leader & MLA Shopian Adv. Mohd Yousuf Bhat has expressed anguish over the loss of civilian lives in Pahnoo Shopian. He said that as every civilian killing, notwithstanding how erroneously made, has the tendency of vitiating the peaceful atmosphere. Condemning the incident he said that “ When your heart bleeds […]
LeT militant found dead in Shopian orchard
Srinagar: Body of a militant was found from apple orchards at Saidipora village in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Monday. Sources identified the militant as Ashiq Hussain Bhat son of Mohammad Ishaq Bhat of Rakhpora Shopian. He had joined militant ranks last year and was affiliated with the Lashkar-eToiba outfit. The orchard from where the […]
Schools, colleges to remain closed today
The J&K government has decided to close all the schools and colleges for today across Kashmir. Education minister Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari said the schools and colleges will remain closed for today in view of government restrictions and shutdown called by JRL.
Body of another youth found in Shopian toll five
Srinagar: Body of another civilian was found at Pahnoo Shopian taking the death toll in army firing to five. Official sources said that body of Gowhar Ahmad Lone (24) r/o Moolu, Trenz was found some 250 meters from the spot where three civilians and a militant were killed. Gowhar, they said was found dead on the […]