Er. Rasheed barred from visiting missing Dewar Youth’s residence
AIP Supremo and MLA Langate Er. Rasheed was Sunday prevented from visiting Devar Lolab on his way to meet the family of Manzoor Ahmad Khan, allegedly disappeared in Army custody few days back. A statement issued here said that a heavy contingent of police detained Er. Rasheed near Wawoora and took him into custody […]
Clashes during search operation in Kulgam village
Clashes have erupted between youth and government forces during a Cordon and Search Operation in Munchew village of Yaripora area of Kulgam district. Sources said that youth took to streets soon after forces launched search operation. Youth pelted stones on government forces who retaliated with tear smoke shells triggering clashes. Clashes were going on when […]
India, Pakistan armies exchange heavy fire along LoC
Indian and Pakistani armies, Sunday, traded heavy fire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. “Heavy shelling and firing started between the two armies in Mendhar and Mankote areas, “ a Defense official said. “After the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked shelling and firing at Indian positions, Indian military retaliated […]
People in large numbers visit CM residence, offer Eid greetings
People in large numbers today visited the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti at her residence and offered their Eid greetings. Thanking the visitors, the Chief Minister wished them well and hoped that the festival brings along limitless joy and happiness to the people of the State. Those who visited the Chief Minister included Ministers, legislators, public […]
LeT militant killed today was involved in Umar Fayaz’s killing: Police
Police on Saturday claimed to have killed the militant involved in the killing of Lieutenant Umar Fayaz during an encounter in Tantray Pora village of Kulgam district. “On specific input, a joint team of Police Kulgam and 62 Rashtriya Rifles laid an ambush to trap the dreaded LeT militant. The militants tried to escape and […]
Army orders inquiry into Kupwara incident
Army on Saturday ordered an inquiry into the allegations by locals that a youth went missing while another was beaten after the duo was taken into custody by its men in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday night. “We have initiated an inquiry. The matter is under investigation and action will be taken accordingly,” a defence ministry […]
Mirwaiz barred from offering Eid prayers
Hurriyat (M) chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was barred from offering Eid prayers and was placed under house arrest late last night. Mirwaiz was to lead Eid congregation at Eidgah. A spokesman of the outfit said that a police party reached at the Nigeen residence of the Mirwaiz and placed him under detention. However, Mirwaiz addressed […]
Law Minister visits Devar, assures tracking down missing youth in two days
Law Minister Abdul Haq Khan today visited Devar Lolab area of Kupwara district where people are currently protesting youth’s disappearance and assured them that in next two the missing youth would be tracked down. A youth Manzoor Ahmad Khan of Kakarpati Devar along with another local Nasrullah Khan were detained by army for questioning few […]
Mehbooba offers Eid prayers at Sonwar
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, joined hundreds of people to offer her Eid prayers at Ziyarat Hazrat Syed Sahib (RA Sonwar. The Chief Minister prayed for peace, prosperity and well being of the people on the occasion, an official spokesperson said. After offering her namaz, Mehbooba Mufti interacted with the people and extended Eid greetings to them. […]
Youth clash with forces after Eid prayers
Clashes broke out between youth and government forces in Sopore town on Saturday. As soon as the Eid prayers concluded at Markazi Jamia Masjid Sopore youth held protest demonstrations at main Bazaar area of town and tried to march towards Main Chowk. They were chanting pro-Islam and pro-freedom slogans. The protesters later clashed with police […]