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Pellet terror continues, scores injured in Kakapora clashes, Resistance group calls for protests

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At least 40 persons were injured in clashes between protesters and government forces following the killing of three militants in Kakapora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir on Thursday. Hospital sources said that more than thirty persons, with pellet, assault and shell injuries were brought to PHC Kakapora. Around eight persons were allegedly assaulted by forces while they were returning from the funeral of Lashkar militant Majid in Kakapora, they said. “They were also being treated at the hospital,” said an official. Over a dozen were being treated at…

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Civilian killed in Kakapora clashes, Multiple funerals held for slain Lashkar militants

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A civilian was killed during clashes between protesters and government forces in Kakapora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday. The deceased, identified as Touseef Ahmad Wani, a resident of Tengpuna village of the district, had suffered multiple pellet injuries, said an official. He was shifted to Sub-district hospital pampore where he was declared dead on arrival. Clashes erupted after youth took to streets against the killing of three militants in a gunfight earlier today. Multiple funerals were held on Thursday for three militants killed in a gunfight with…

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Post encounter massive protests in Awantipora & Pulwama, Highway closed, Internet Services Shut, Colleges closed, Restrictions imposed

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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were killed in an overnight encounter with government forces in Kakapora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir on Thursday. An army major was also wounded in the firefight that erupted late last night after militants fired on forces who were laying a siege to New Colony Kakapora. “A joint nakka party of police, army and paramilitary forces observed some suspicion movement near New Colony Kakpora at around 8 pm. Forces cordoned off the area and launched searches to nab the militants,” said a police official. “At…

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Observe Jumat-ul-Vida as Youm-e-Quds and Youm-e-Kashmir: Joint Resistance to People

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The Joint Resistance Leadership on Wednesday asked people in Jammu and Kashmir to observe Juma-tul-Vida as Youm-e-Quds and Youm-e-Kashmir. “On this day, voice of protest would be raised in Masjids, Khanqahs, Shrines, Imam Badhas and Shrines across the Valley against the atrocities being committed by Indian forces on people of Kashmir and for reclaiming of Bait-ul-Maqdas and Masjid-e-Aqsa,” the leadership, said in a statement, today. “A resolution in this regard would also be presented in the gatherings for the endorsement of the people.” The leadership has said that while the…

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Two militants killed in Rafiabad encounter

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Two militants were killed in a gunfight with government forces in Pazalpora area of Rafiabad in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. The gunfight erupted late last night after police, army and CRPF cordoned off the area after inputs about the presence of militants in the village. An official said that the militants opened fire on the search party. “The fire was retaliated, triggering an encounter,” he said. The official said that both the militants belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit were killed during the operation. The slain…

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Shutdown, Restrictions paralyse life across Valley; Thousands participate in multiple funerals for LeT commander

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A separatist-sponsored shutdown and restrictions imposed by the authorities paralysed life acros Kashmir valley on Saturday. Srinagar District Magistrate Farooq Ahmad Lone said restrictions were imposed in the areas of Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj and Safa Kadal to maintain law and order. Heavy contingents of police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were also deployed. Train services between Baramulla and Banihal towns were suspended. Exams scheduled for Saturday were postponed by Kashmir University. Shops, public transport and educational institutions remained closed. The shutdown was called to protest the…

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

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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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Army opens fire in Bandipora, 2 critically injured

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Two youths have been critically injured in Bandipora after Army allegedly opened fire on a passenger vehicle in the area. Locals reports said that army opened fire on a passenger sumo near Chek Reshipora. The injured have been identified as Muzaffar Ahmad son of Farooq Ahmad Jan of Qazipora and Fayaz Ahmad Haji son of Gh Hassan Haji resident of Qazipora. The youth have been referred to Srinagar Hospital in critical condition.

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Junaid Mattoo (Lashkar Commander) and associate killed in Arwani encounter

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Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant commander Junaid Mattoo and his aide has been killed in the ongoing encounter with forces in Arwani village of Bijbehara in Islamabad district of southern Kashmir, news gathering agency ANI reported. The militants were engaged in a fire-fight with forces for several hours. The identity of another militant could not be ascertained. A joint team of Army, J-K police and CRPF cordoned off Arwani village on specific input about presence of militants in the area today morning. As the cordon was being laid some youth assembled…

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Resistance camp calls shutdown tomorrow against Kashmir civilian killings

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The joint resistance leadership has called for complete shutdown tomorrow against the killings of two civilians in firing by government forces. Two civilians were killed after forces opened fire on protesters in Rangreth and Arwani area of Srinagar and Anantnag respectively. Naseer Ahmad of Ashtengoo Bandipora was killed after SSB troopers opened fire to disperse protesters in Rangreth last evening. Muhammad Ashraf was killed after forces opened fire on demonstrators near the site of a gun battle in Arwani village of Anantnag today. During his address at Jamia Masjid in…

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