Re-polling at 38 polling stations in Budgam district in Srinagar parliamentary constituency began on Thursday, election officials said. Re-poll was ordered in 38 polling stations of Chadoora, Chrar-e-Sharief, Khan Sahib and Beerwah tehsils of Budgam district where violence had disrupted the process on Sunday. Voting process started at 7 am and will end at 4 pm. However, voters did not turn out in big numbers to cast their ballots. Sunday’s polling at these polling stations was disrupted by massive violence in which eight civilians were killed in clashes with the…
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Kashmir limps to normalcy post civilian killings, Mobile internet remains suspended
A semblance of normalcy returned to Kashmir Valley after two days of shutdown, which was called by separatist leadership in wake of killing of civilians who were shot dead by forces during by-election. The public transport were seen at large at roads as people came out to attend their offices and open their shops as no shutdown was call given by Hurriyat leadership. Meanwhile, the broadband services have been restored but mobile internet continues to remain suspended, as thirty-eight polling stations are going to re-poll in Budgam on April 13.…
Read MoreBroadband Internet Services restored in Kashmir, EC announces re polling in 38 stations on April 13
Broadband internet services resumed after two days in the restive Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, though the region remained shut in response to a separatist strike over the killing of eight people in this weekend’s Srinagar by poll violence. But mobile internet services were yet to be restored. Businesses and educational institutions were closed for the second consecutive day in Kashmir. Roads were deserted; security checkpoints and pickets dotted every neighbourhood, and only a handful of people ventured out in the curfew-like nervous calm. The Election Commission announced repolling in 38…
Read MoreRe-polling at 38 violence-hit stations of Srinagar-Budgam parliamentary seat on April 13
Chief Electoral Officer Jammu and Kashmir Shantmanu on Tuesday said that re-polling would be held at 38 polling stations of Srinagar-Budgam parliamentary constituency on April 13. Large scale violence erupted during the by-poll held on Sunday. Eight protesters were killed after government forces opened fire to break up the protests near polling stations.
Read MoreResistance withdraws tomorrow’s strike call, Internet may be restored today
The joint resistance leadership on Tuesday withdrew the shutdown call issued for south Kashmir after the deferment of Anantnag by-poll, said a spokesman. The leadership comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik had earlier called for shutdown in south Kashmir areas where polling was set to take place tomorrow. “Tomorrow’s strike call has been withdrawn,” said the spokesman. Meanwhile, Director General of Police today said that Internet will be restored today in Kashmir Valley. DGP S P Vaid said that the internet will be restored today. Internet service…
Read MoreResistance Shutdown Call against killing of 8 Civilians Paralyses Kashmir Valley
Life across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday remained adversely affected due to the separatist called protest shutdown against the killing of eight civilians in firing by security forces. Authorities made heavy deployment of police and paramilitary forces to maintain law and order in Srinagar and other places. Shops, public transport, other businesses and educational institutions remained closed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. Train services between the valley and Jammu region’s Banihal town also remained suspended. Some private transport and three wheelers were however seen moving on the city…
Read MoreSchools set ablaze in Pulwama, Shopian; PDP seeks postponement: Anantnag by-polls
In a bid to obstruct the upcoming Anantnag by-polls, miscreants on Monday set the government schools designated as polling booths on fire. A Government Middle school in Shopian`s Padarpora was set ablaze by unidentified people today. On Sunday, the Government High School in Pulwama was razed to the ground in a similar manner. Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Election Commission to postpone the by-polls in Anantnag. “April 12th by-polls in Anantnag should be postponed,” said Tasaduq Mufti, the brother of Jammu and Kashmir…
Read MoreKashmir shuts against civilian killings, Heavy security across valley as resistance call shutdown to protest death of 8 persons in Srinagar bypoll violence
Life in Kashmir valley has been thrown out of gear in response to a strike call given by joint Hurriyat leadership to protest the killing of eight civilians on the election day on Sunday. Shops, business establishments and government offices are closed. Traffic is also off the roads. Police and para-military forces are keeping a strict vigil. Kashmir Post correspondent reports that the anger against yesterday’s killing is palpable and situation is on the edge. The Hurriyat has given two day strike for Monday and Tuesday to register the protest.…
Read MoreFiring near PDP rally in Achabal, Panic after loud bang at Khanyar
Militants Saturday afternoon fired at CRPF personnel deployed near the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Achabal. Our correspondent in south Kashmir confirmed that nobody was hurt in the firing. The rally has been called off and police have cordoned off the area to try and nab the attackers. PDP leader Chowdhary Zulfiqar was addressing the rally when the gunshots were heard. Meanwhile, Panic spread in Khanyar area of Srinagar on Saturday afternoon after a loud bang was heard near a designated polling station. The scribes from press enclave…
Read MoreKashmir Valley remains cut off for 5th consecutive day
Kashmir valley remained cut off from the rest of the world for the 5th day today due to closure of the 300-km-long Kashmir highway due to landslides. Hundreds of vehicles, including those carrying passengers and trucks loaded with essentials, are stranded on the highway at several places on other side of Jawahar tunnel. A traffic police official told Kashmir Post: “We allowed some stranded vehicles to move yesterday for a brief period but fresh landslides and shooting stones forced us to suspend traffic again.” Meanwhile, the Ladakh region remained cut…
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