Gandhi-Malik Video: Congress Leader Targets Govt on Adani, Pulwama

Gandhi-Malik Video: Congress Leader Targets Govt on Adani, Pulwama

Malik told Gandhi that the government failed to keep its promise on the MSP because “Adani built huge godowns, purchased crops at a price” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interacted with former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday and held a discussion on various topics, including Jammu and Kashmir, the 2019 Pulwama attack, the women’s reservation bill, and Adani. In the video which was shared by Gandhi on X, Malik stressed the importance of returning the statehood to the people of J&K. “Statehood should be returned immediately. Abrogation of…

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Abu Dujana (LeT chief), who carried a reward of Rs 15 lakh, killed in Pulwama encounter

As the encounter ended, heavy stone-pelting by locals on security forces began. Top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander Abu Dujana was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district. A local militant identified as Arif Lalihaari was also killed in the gunfight that took place in Hakripora village. In a statement, the Army confirmed that wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba militant Abu Dujana was among two militants killed in the encounter in Pulwama. The operation has concluded. As the encounter ended, heavy stone-pelting by locals on security…

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Clash erupt in Sopore, Pampore, Pulwama, Tral, Srinagar (Downtown) scores injured

Protesters clashed with police and paramilitary forces in Srinagar and Sopore areas of Jammu and Kashmir after Friday prayers. In Nowhatta area of Downtown Srinagar, youth staged protests after congregational weekly prayers. Police and paramilitary forces deployed in the area used tear smoke shelling to disperse the stone-throwing protesters, triggering clashes. In Sopore, youth assembled near Markazi Jamia Masjid Sopore and raised pro-freedom slogans. They were protesting against the killing of two civilians in firing by government forces in Rangreth and Arwani areas of Srinagar and Anantnag respectively. Youth pelted…

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Protests, Clashes erupted across Kashmir (Ganderbal, Pulwama, Shopian, Bandipora, Bijbehara) between Students & Forces

8 Students injured in Shopian, 4 in Pulwama At least eight students sustained injuries after government forces allegedly barged into the Higher Secondary School Shopian, premises and fired pellets on protesting students. As per sources, a heavy contingent of police and other forces chased the protesting students during clashes into the government higher secondary school.He said, “Forces entered into the institution and fired pellets on students injuring many.” Meanwhile locals also confirmed that forces even beat one of the teachers in the school. However, police sources strongly denied the allegations that…

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Valley shut for 62nd consecutive day; Forces attack Pro-freedom rallies in Shopian, Pulwama, Chadoora, Qazigund scores wounded

Authorities made heavy deployment of government forces in Srinagar and other areas of the Kashmir Valley on Thursday as life remained paralysed for the 62nd consecutive day, officials said. A senior police officer said deployment of forces in sufficient strength has been made in old city and uptown areas of Srinagar and other parts of the valley. “Curfew has not been imposed anywhere in the valley on Thursday,” the officer said. At least fifteen people were injured after forces attacked a pro-freedom rally in Kellar village of Shopian in south…

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Curfew, Restrictions in downtown Srinagar, Pulwama and other parts of valley

Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir valley on Monday to prevent protests against the killing of two civilians in alleged firing by police and army yesterday. A police official said that restrictions were imposed in areas falling under the jurisdiction of six police stations in Srinagar. “Restrictions have been imposed in the areas of Khanyar, Rainawari, Nowhatta, M.R.Gunj, Safakadal and Maisuma,” he said. Heavy police and paramilitary forces in full riot gear have been deployed in Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag, Badgam, Shopian, Sopore and Baramulla. Separatist…

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