Year: 2016

August 9, 1953: When Sheikh’s arrest changed Kashmir for ever

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People by and large believe that Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah was dethroned and arrested on August 9, 1953, for resisting moves aimed at diluting the autonomy of the state. However, his colleague and member Constituent Assembly, Abdul Gani Goni, narrated an entirely different story in an interview with Kashmir Post some time before his death last year. According to him, Sheikh’s July 13, 1953, speech is very significant. Sheikh had said, “These martyrs have prepared us for bigger sacrifices to achieve our freedom and our right of self-determination. If required, our…

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Kaimoh; Thousands attend rally, Geelani addresses telephonically

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Night clashes in Kulgam village after alleged excesses by forces Bandipora residents protest army’s alleged excesses Thousands of people Wednesday attended an anti-India rally called locally at Kaimoh in district Kulgam. Reports said that people from various villages assembled at Kaimoh and raised anti-India and pro-freedom slogans. They pledged to continue the movement, sources said. They added Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani addressed the rally telephonically. The rally was peaceful so far. As per reports organising anti-India rallies in south Kashmir has become order of the day. Clashes erupted in Pahloo village…

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May need additional deployments if situation deteriorates: Police

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Urges people to open shops, assures safety Director General in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir Police, S K Mishra Tuesday said additional deployments may be needed if the situation in the valley deteriorates. Addressing reporters on the sidelines of an official function here, Mishra urged shopkeepers not to hesitate to open their shops in the day. “It’s really bad that the people hesitate to open shops during day, we ensure that they will be safe and we are also ready to provide security to each and every person. So I appeal…

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Humane touch missing in the Valley, People should be treated with love and affection: SC

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On 10 August, while hearing a plea filed by the Jammu and Kashmir government, the Supreme Court expressed concerns over the state of affairs in Kashmir. The apex court asserted that the unrest in the Valley has to be dealt with a humane approach. Since the death of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on 8 July, the relentless clashes that have broken out between protesters and security forces have left 55 dead, and several others injured. “There must be a humane approach towards the problem and it is now missing.…

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Rajya Sabha to debate Kashmir today as Oppn ups the ante over Civilian Killings

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Stop use of pellet guns, hold all-party meeting, send parliamentary delegation to Valley: Oppn members tell Govt ‘Situation has worsened due to mismanagement by govt’ HM seeks support from all sections to resolve ‘complicated’ issue Following persistent demand by a united Opposition, the government has agreed to have a debate on the prevailing Kashmir situation in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking support from all sections to resolve the “complicated” issue. Opposition leaders, including those of Congress, CPI(M), SP and JD(U), also expressed serious concern…

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Kashmir Inc willing to ‘Sacrifice’ Business for ‘Kashmir Cause’

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The corporate Kashmir Tuesday condemned the “atrocities committed by forces” during the ongoing unrest in Kashmir, while vowing to strictly abide by the Hurriyat strike program without caring for the business losses for the sake of ‘Kashmir cause’. Terming it as intolerable, the business community demanded immediate ban on the use of pellet guns. Representatives of various traders’ organizations including Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation led by President Haji Muhammad Yasin Khan and the KEA district presidents at a joint meeting unanimously resolved to support the peaceful agitation program called…

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Curbs fail to prevent Protests, Demonstrations held across Valley

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There was no let up in protests in Kashmir even as police claimed improvement in the situation following massive deployment of forces in riot gears throughout the valley. Clashes erupted at various places even as army assisted police and paramilitary personnel to enforce curfew and restrictions. Normal life in the Valley remained affected for the 32nd consecutive day due to the curbs imposed by the authorities and shutdown call given by separatist leaders. The attendance in government offices and banks was also thin. Mobile internet services remained snapped in the…

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Protests, Curfew, Pellets continues across Kashmir, 100’s sustained pellet Injuries

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90 injured in Qazigund, Pattan Forces ‘enforce’ shutdown in Sopore markets All-women protest rallies across Kashmir Army patrols Sonwar area, asks people to keep shops open Rajouri areas observe shutdown With no let-up in protests and clashes, at least 110 protesters including some women sustained pellet and tear-gas shell injuries in various parts of Kashmir on Tuesday—the 32nd straight day of public uprising. Major clashes were reported from South Kashmir’s Qazigund area and Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Srinagar areas witnessed late night protests and clashes while Batamaloo…

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Few misguided people hurting Kashmir’s great tradition: Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the central government is finding solution to all problems in Kashmir through development. “Whether it is the J&K Govt under Mehbooba ji or the Central Govt, we are finding a solution to all problems through development. Kashmir wants peace. Whatever Kashmiris want for betterment of their livelihood, the Centre will help. We want development for J&K,” said Modi. However, the prime minister didn’t talk about the civilian killings in Kashmir. 55 civilians have died in forces’ action on protests that erupted after the killing…

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Pro-freedom rally in Pulwama; Lolab tense with massive Protest On; Lawyers, Women Protest in Bandipora

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Thousands of people on Tuesday staged a massive pro-freedom rally in Lelhaar village of Pulwama in south Kashmir.  Reports said that thousands are in attendance at Lelhaar playground where the rally is being held. Clashes erupted in Lalpora area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday after forces allegedly thrashed several youths yesterday. Reports said that thousands of people staged protests on the second consecutive day today against the alleged high-handedness of the forces in Lalpora area of Lolab. People stayed in Jamia Masjid overnight and prevented forces from even making…

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