May 6, 2020 | Kashmir POST

Hizb commander Riyaz Naikoo trapped in Pulwama, Gunfight On, Mobile Internet snapped in Kashmir

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 Editor

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in the Beighpora area of Pulwama district, a police spokesman said. “Police last night launched an operation on a specific input at Beighpora. Senior officers are monitoring it since last night,” he said. The spokesman said a contact has been established with the militants and a “top militant commander” is trapped. “Exchange of fire is going on. Further details shall follow on due course,” he said. The search operation was launched in Beighpora last night with the security forces also moving…

Kashmir after nine months lockdown

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 Editor

Prof Upendra Kaul It is nine months since the demotion of Jammu and Kashmir to a union territory. This population has always been better than the national average in terms of education, employment, and wealth. A review of this period and the achievements by a frequent visitor could make a meaningful analysis. It all began from 1st August when I, along with a team went to the valley to conduct a medical camp organized through the local authorities in Kangan, a picturesque township with a mixed ethnic population on way…