Political workers running for cover in South Kashmir
Shopian/ Pulwama: As forces and militants are playing a ‘tit for tat’ policy, mainstream politicians and workers have been left a worried lot as they are even fearing to venture out of their homes. “South Kashmir is yet to witness resumption of normalcy as the mainstream politicians have lost all political space after the killing […]
Stop harassing militant families, NC tells government
Kulgam: Appealing government to stop raiding the houses of militants, National Conference (NC) Monday said that these actions have not only created fear psychosis among political leaders and workers in South Kashmir but also local policemen are feeling scared to visit their houses. “If I have committed a crime, why are you targeting my family? […]
Rajnath announces sustained dialogue on Kashmir
New Delhi: After much speculation and statements over resolving the vexed Kashmir issue, the Union government finally announced a former intelligence official as an interlocutor on Kashmir. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Centre has decided to start a sustained dialogue in Jammu and Kashmir. He disclosed that former Intelligence Bureau (IB) director […]
People beat up innocents in 72 braid-chopping incidents: DGP
Jammu: Director General of Police (DGP) Dr S P Vaid today said that 72 cases were reported where innocents were targeted and beaten for being involved in braid chopping. He said that cases would be registered against all those who took law into their own hands and if needed, those accused of beating up the […]
Woman booked in ‘braid chopping case’ as police crackdown continues
Srinagar: Continuing its operations against trouble mongers, Police arrested five persons including a ‘mentally disturbed’ woman from the capital city of the state. According to the police, a woman undergoing psychiatric treatment has been booked after she alleged braid chopping for third time in a fortnight in Batamaloo area of Srinagar. Bilkis, wife of Abdul […]
Despite gunfire on LoC, peace bus crosses over
Srinagar: The weekly bus service between Srinagar and Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) Muzaffarabad resumed today after remaining suspended last week due to Diwali festival. The bus service resumed despite exchange of fire between India and Pakistan armies in Uri sector. The weekly bus left Srinagar this morning for Kaman post, the last Indian Military post […]
Innocent killings doesn’t suit our ethical values: Geelani
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Monday said that innocent killings can prove detrimental for theongoing freedom movement. Commenting over the civilian killings in Tral and Arwani, Geelani said that in armed confrontation between warring groups, the casualties are expected. “However, killing innocents neither serves any purpose for the movement, nor does it […]
CM thanks Rajnath, GoI
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Monday thanked Prime Minister and Home Minister for announcing a sustained dialogue process to be initiated in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. She said that the political process on Kashmir was necessary at this time and hoped that the stakeholders in Kashmir shall take opportunity and enter into a […]
Political workers, families of militants have a right to live with honour, dignity: Rasheed
Anantnag: Reiterating that resolution to Kashmir dispute is the only way forward for restoring peace in the entire sub-continent, AIP Supremo and MLA Langate Er. Rasheed has asked New Delhi not to treat Kashmiris as its enemies. Rasheed appealed for respecting the honour and dignity of every Kashmiri including political workers and that of the […]
Vandalizing houses policemen, militants and political workers unacceptable: Tarigami
Srinagar: Senior CPI (M) leader Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami Monday said that the continuing violence in Kashmir Valley, recent spurt in killings of innocent and unarmed persons is a matter of grave concern which a no sane person can ignore. In the recent weeks disturbing reports of the killings and attacks of uninvolved kin’s of one […]