Commuters allege harassment by traffic cops on Srinagar roads Grenade hurled at house of former Shopian legislator Ban Ki Moon condemns civilian killings in Kashmir A strict curfew and protest shutdown called by the joint resistance leadership crippled life in Kashmir on the 42nd straight day on Friday. 66 people have died in the unrest that began on the day charismatic Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with government forces on July 08. Last night, an ambulance driver was shot at by the government forces in downtown…
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Strict Curfew, Restrictions imposed across Valley to prevent Protests
Authorities on Friday imposed curfew and restrictions in the Kashmir Valley to prevent separatist called protests in Srinagar. “Curfew and restrictions have been imposed in many parts of the Valley including Srinagar city,” a senior police official told IANS. “People are advised to cooperate with the administration to prevent anti-social elements fro causing trouble.” Life across the Valley remained paralysed for the 21st day as the separatists extended their protest shutdown till July 31. Separatists have, however, said people should engage in activities like shopping for few hours after 7…
Read MoreStrict Curfew, Separatist Shutdown enters 15th Day
Kokernag youth succumbs to injuries Many injured in clashes Curfew continues for 14th day; Friday prayers disallowed at Jamia, other main mosques Ramban observes bandh in solidarity with Kashmiris Life remained paralysed in the Kashmir Valley as curfew, restrictions and separatists called shutdown continued for the 15th day on Saturday. Union home minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to begin his two-day trip to Kashmir on Saturday, marking his second visit this month to the conflict-ridden region. He first visited on July 2 after eight CRPF troopers were killed by militants…
Read MoreStrict Curfew, Communication crackdown continues for 14th day in Valley, SC to hear plea seeking Guv’s rule
Strict curfew and communication clampdown continue on 14th day Friday in Kashmir while one more injured youth succumbed at SKIMS Hospital after 10 days of treatment. Ishfaq Ahmad, who was injured during the clashes at Hiller in Kokernag area of Anantnag district, succumbed to his injuries at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical sciences here on Thursday night. Ishfaq’s body was taken to his village on Friday morning and the last rites performed. With this the death toll in ongoing unrest has mounted to 49. In view of the protests called by…
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