Low intensity quake hits J&K
Srinagar: A low-intensity earthquake with magnitude 4.7 jolted Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning. Reports said that earthquake shook the district twice at 7:05 am and 7:08 am. Panic-struck people rushed out of their homes as the quake struck. However, no loss of life or damage to the property has been reported.
Forces allegedly ransack house of militant in Tral
Srinagar: Forces have allegedly ransacked a house of an active militant in Seer Jagir area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Sources said that forces damaged the windowpanes and mirrors of house belonging to an active militant Hammad Khan. Sources added that damaged all important materials belonging to them. This alleged act of forces has came […]
Army fires at protestors in Walarhama, five sustain bullet injuries
Srinagar: Five persons were injured after the army men fired upon protestors who were agitating against a ‘braid chopping’ incident at Walarhama area of Pahalgam in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. According to sources, the braid of a local woman was chopped off in the morning and as the news spread in the area, people came […]
Now women’s commission too raises questions on ‘braid chopping’
Srinagar: As the incidents of ‘braid chopping’ continue unabated, the State Women’s Commission on Wednesday questioned the investigation by Police and Special Investigation Teams (SIT) regarding the growing incidents of mysterious braid chopping. The commission’s chairperson, Nayeem Mahjoor said that the SIT has failed to share details of the investigation done over the braid chopping […]
Man demands wages, gets beaten up instead
Srinagar: Exposing the merciless trait of our society, a man was beaten ruthlessly by people after he was allegedly labeled as a ‘braid chopper’ by the person who owed money to him. “Jameel Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar of Sarpara Rafiabad was working as a tractor driver for Mohammad Sultan Lone son of […]
CM meets Rajnath in Delhi
New Delhi: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed various issues, including the recent spurt in violent incidents in the Valley, an official spokesman said. He said that during the 30-minute meeting, the chief minister briefed the home minister about the prevailing situation in the state and the steps […]
SPO shot dead in Tral
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Wednesday evening shot dead an SPO in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A Police Officer said that the SPO Haleem Gujjar S/o Fateh Gujjar R/O Gutro, Aripal Tral was fired upon by militants near his residence. In the incident Haleem suffered critical bullet wounds and was shifted to a […]
Army chief reviews security situation
Srinagar: Indian army Chief, Gen Bipin Rawat arrived at Srinagar on Wednesday to carry out a review of security situation in the Valley, Srinagar based defence spokesman said in a statement issued here. “The Chief addressed all officers in Badami Bagh Cantt and complimented them for providing excellent military leadership in the most challenging […]
3 army men thrashed on suspicion of being ‘braid choppers’
Baramulla: Three soldiers of Territorial Army were thrashed by a group of youth in main market Sheeri in Baramulla district on Srinagar Muzaffarabad highway on Wednesday. The youth alleged that the trio was roaming in the area “suspiciously”. The youth said that the army men were suspiciously roaming in the area and were mistaken […]
Police has not registered FIR against any student, claims Minister
Srinagar: Asserting that no FIR stands registered against students staging protests, Minister for Education, Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday said he will ensure that no students is detained in police custody. Addressing students of SP higher secondary school during the annual day function, the education minister said they should make the institution be remembered for its […]