Authorities have imposed curfew-like restrictions in Srinagar to foil the march by separatists on Friday towards the city`s centre in Lal Chowk. The police and CRPF jawans have been deployed at vital places to stop protests. Meanwhile, shutdown continues for 84th day which has crippled the life of local residents. The Valley is also on high alert after India carried out surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday night. Villages in the bordering areas are being evacuated and locals are being moved to safer locations. Meanwhile,…
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Tension mounts in Uri villages along LoC
Residents feel unsafe as underground bunkers were destroyed in 2005 earthquake As tension mounts in the wake of surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC), residents of border areas in Kashmir, particularly Uri, are fearing worse times ahead. Panic has gripped villages along the LoC in Uri, scene of the deadly militant attack on an Army base on September 18 in which 18 soldiers were killed. A majority of underground bunkers in the Uri sector and other villages along the LoC in Kashmir had been destroyed during the devastating…
Read More37 Electric transformers damaged by forces in Budgam since unrest
The officials, wishing anonymity, said the forces “intentionally attacked the transformers with bullets and tear gas shells.” At least 37 electric transformers have been damaged allegedly by the forces during clashes in this district in the last three months, PDD officials said. The officials, wishing anonymity, said the forces “intentionally attacked the transformers with bullets and tear gas shells.” “Seven transformers were damaged in Beerwah town alone. Others were damaged at Narbal, Ompura, Wathoora, Gudsathoo, Kawoosa, Haknipora, Waterhail, Mazhama and Wadipora. Transformers in Wanimohallah, Wazemohallah and Dangarmohallah were repeatedly rendered…
Read MoreStudents across Kashmir protest; resolve ‘no schooling, no exam, only Azaadi’
‘First bullets, then pellets, now exam’ Students of classes 10 and 12 across Kashmir on Thursday held protests, to show solidarity with their counterparts who were blinded by pellets in the ongoing unrest in Kashmir. The protesting students vowed to boycott examination to show solidarity with Insha (a small girl who was blinded by a pellet earlier), demand justice for pellet survivors, students jailed and “our brothers killed by forces.” The students were carrying placards reading: “Will not appear in exams until Kashmir issue is resolved; save children save future.”…
Read MoreShutdown, Curbs cripple life for 83rd day; Damaging harvest another war tool to curb the unrest
‘Forces damage apple harvest in Karimabad’ Curfew-like restrictions imposed to foil “Lal Chowk chalo” Woman among 4 injured in clashes after Div Com’s vehicle attacked in Bandipora 73 arrested in 24 hours Complete shutdown across Kashmir continued on 83rd consecutive day on Thursday while four people including a woman sustained injuries in clashes in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Reports said that forces allegedly damaged apple harvest in Karimabad village of Pulwama district. The orchardists alleged that army men who were patrolling the area suddenly went on rampage and damaged the…
Read MoreMedical Voluntary organisations come to a halt, as police detains activists and seize ambulances
Several ambulances run by Voluntary organizations have been detained by J&K Police on Thursday morning. Sources said that early this morning cops from Karan Nagar police station stopped several ambulances which catered to the rush of injured civilians in forces action since July 08, 2016. These ambulances were mostly stationed and would run from SMHS Hospital Srinagar. “Cops stopped our ambulances this morning when they were on way to SMHS Hospital,” said chief of a voluntary organization. “Not only ambulances but some volunteers too have been arrested,” he said. Quoting…
Read MoreKashmir Valley remained Shut for 83rd Consecutive Day
The Kashmir Valley on Thursday remained shut for the 83rd consecutive day with heavy security deployment in Srinagar and other parts as the separatists have issued another weekly protest calendar extending the shutdown till October 6. However, there was no curfew anywhere in the Valley, a senior police official said. Main markets, public transport and other businesses have remained suspended. All educational institutions, including schools, colleges and universities have remained shut since the present unrest began on July 9. Eighty Eight civilians have died and nearly 15,000 were injured in…
Read More5 Booked under PSA, Including one Cop
Four people from South Kashmir including a policeman were booked under draconian Public Safety Act and shifted to Kathua Jail while four minors were lodged in Juvenile Jail from past 24 days. Police sources told news agency CNS that during different nocturnal raids in Karimabad Pulwama all but 8 people including 4 minor’s were arrested for their alleged involvement in stone-pelting. Sources added that an SPO working in police department was also arrested and booked under PSA. The four residents of Karimabad shifted to Kathua Jail under Public Safety were…
Read MoreClashes erupt at many places across Valley as admin foils Pro-Freedom Rallies
Curbs, shutdown cripple life for 82nd day Evening clashes in Srinagar, elderly man hit with pellets Curfew-like restrictions imposed in Qaimoh, Khag, Wakura ADC Srinagar injured 67 arrested in 24 hours No untoward incident reported: Police Authorities on Wednesday imposed strict curfew in various parts of Kashmir to foil a series of pro-freedom rallies organised by locals on the call of joint resistance leadership. At least 40 people sustained pellet and tear gas shell injuries in the forces’ action across Kashmir. An elderly man was hit by pellets at Karfali…
Read MoreResistance Group extends Shutdown till Oct 6
The pro-freedom leadership on Wednesday announced a new protest calendar stating from September 30 to October 06 with march to Lal Chowk on September 30 (Friday). Friday, September 30 (No Relaxation) Occupy Lalchowk From 6 pm (Thursday Evening), March one & all from the entire Jammu & Kashmir towards the Lalchowk, Srinagar; Park vehicles at Pantha Chowk, Nowgam, Sanat Nagar, Hyderpora, Bemina, Parimpora, Soura & Hazratbal and march onwards by foot; Offer Friday prayer on the Batamaloo – Dalgate stretch; Resistance/Masjid Committees/Youth Volunteers of Srinagar coordinate & ensure the arrangements Saturday, October 01 (Relaxation from…
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