As the debate over using of pellet guns by security forces in Kashmir continues, the Army has said, non-lethal weapons like pepper shots, chilli grenades can be used to disperse crowd. The Army has given the suggestion to a panel formed by Centre to look into the issue of pellet guns used by the security forces in the Valley. Confirming the development, Northern Army commander Lieutenant General DS Hooda said, The Army has given its suggestions of using less harmful weapons like sonic weapons, pepper ammo and chilli grenades. The…
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Ladakh’s involvement in talks on Kashmir crisis imperative: Leh religious organisations
In a significant move, all religious organisations of Leh have jointly appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Ladakh’s aspirations should never be ignored while having talks with stakeholders to find a solution to the ongoing crisis in Kashmir. They asserted that Ladakh, having its own identity with no homogeneity with Kashmir in terms of culture, language and ethnicity, needs to be involved in all talks and meetings on Kashmir issue so as to avoid any resentment in future. Religious heads of Leh held a joint Press Conference at Ladakh…
Read More#Day38: No End to killings in Valley, 2 more boys killed, Death Toll crosses 60 Mark
Batamaloo boy killed in fresh firing, Tangmarg youth succumbs Death toll reaches 61 as unrest enters 39th day Over 50 civilians injured in clashes across Valley Bijbehara youth critical after being hit by tear smoke shell in head A 17-year-old youth was killed on Monday after government forces opened fire in Batamaloo area of the city while another youth from Tangmarg, who had sustained pellet injuries in the head last Friday, succumbed, taking the death toll in the ongoing unrest to 61. Meanwhile, at least 50 protesters were injured during…
Read MoreGovt stops ‘Tiranga Yatra’ from entering Kashmir
The PDP-BJP coalition government has stopped the ‘Tiranga yatra’, being undertaken by a group of youths who want to hoist the Tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. The five youths, who belong to the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency of the Prime Minister, are undertaking the rally to inculcate “patriotism” in the younger generation. Interestingly, on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has taken out ‘Tiranga yatras’ all over the country to reach out to the electorate with a message of national unity and amity but in J&K,…
Read MoreClashes Unprecedented Clampdown Continues; Youth succumbs, Death toll climbs to 59
Govt shuts last window to Kashmir; snaps broadband internet Media Gaged, Mobile Blocked, Internet Services Suspended Dozens injured as forces foil ‘Referendum March’ Youth succumbs to injuries, toll reaches 59 10 injured in Bandipora Unrelenting protests in North, South Evening demonstrations in Srinagar With the succumbing of another youth, the death toll in the ongoing unrest rose to 58 even as Government imposed strict curfew for 36th day in entire Kashmir on Saturday to foil the “Referendum March” called by the united resistance leadership. Scores of people were injured in…
Read MorePro-freedom rally in Aishmuqam; Geelani holds Sit-In at Hyderpora; Clashes erupted in Lethpora
A massive pro-freedom rally is being held near Aishmuqam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. The rally is being held at Fohar-akad village of the district. The participants were shouting slogans in favour of Kashmir’s freedom and against India. Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Saturday hold a sit-in at Hyderpora after he was not allowed to move towards Lal Chowk. As soon as Geelani along with his associates came out of his residence to march towards Lal Chowk, police tried to arrest him. Hurriyat sources told Kashmir Post…
Read MorePreparations underway in valley to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day: Intel agencies inform MHA
Incidents of Pakistan’s national flag being waved in Kashmir are not new. However, it is for the first time in almost three decades that preparations are on to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, intelligence agencies have alerted the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to a report in The Indian Express, a pro-Pakistani faction in the Valley that has been under strict curfew from the last one month is in plans to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day in a big way. They have prepared makeshift platforms in all major towns to…
Read MoreArmy flex muscles on peaceful protesters in Bandipora; Five booked under PSA
Army on Saturday allegedly beat up residents of Saderkote Bala in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Witnesses said that residents had gathered near SK Bala chowk and were protesting peacefully when the army men went berserk. “In the meantime, army men armed with lathis started beating up locals without any provocation,” they said. They alleged that the men from 13th RR stationed at Manasbal beat up the residents ruthlessly. An army spokesman in Srinagar, however, said their men were not active in the area. “Our men are not active in the area. We…
Read MoreAfter Mobile Internet, Broadband Services Snapped in Kashmir
Hours after restoring postpaid mobile phones, authorities on Saturday snapped broadband services in Kashmir. The harsh measure comes ahead of August 15 celebrations in the state. Yesterday, local Internet Service Providers were ordered to shut the service. #KashmirBlackOut #MediaGag #KashmirCrisis #KashmirKillings #KashmirBloodBath
Read More36th Day of Curfew, Shutdown cripple life across Valley; Lal Chowk sealed to prevent ‘Referendum March’
Mobile network (Post Paid) restored. SHO among 12 injured in Bandipora clashes Unrelenting curfew by the authorities and protest shutdown called by the separatists crippled Kashmir Valley for the 36th consecutive day on Saturday. Authorities continued curfew and restrictions at 10 district headquarters in the valley in addition to the trouble-torn towns of Sopore, Handwara, Trehgam, Awantipora and some others, a senior police official said here. Restrictions were imposed in old Srinagar city falling under the jurisdiction of seven police stations. An injured youth, identified as Suhail Ahmad, succumbed to injuries…
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