Normal life continued to remain affected in Kashmir on the straight 109th day on Tuesday due to separatist-sponsored strike. While there were no curbs on the movement of people anywhere in Kashmir, an official said restrictions on assembly of four or more people were in place throughout the Valley for maintaining law and order. He said forces have been deployed in strength at vulnerable spots and along the main roads as a precautionary measure. Shops, business establishments and fuel stations remained shut, but are expected to open this evening as…
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani addresses Nation, Full text of Geelani’s letter
My Dear Countrymen, Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. It is He who enabled this small, unarmed people to stand up to the violence and aggression of a mighty military power that occupies our land with brute force; it is He who turned the arms of the enemy useless against the valiance of our unarmed courageous people. And it is to Him that we turn to for the final victory for the freedom from the clutches of the arrogant Hindu imperialist. Dear Countrymen…
Read MorePro-Freedom rallies in Anantnag, Barzulla, Sopore; Friday prayers not allowed in Jamia masjid for straight 15th week
Massive pro-freedom rallies and protests were held in South Kashmir’s Kulgam and Islamabad on Friday soon after mandatory congregational prayers. Reports and eye witnesses said that in Shangus, hundreds of people held protest rally after Friday prayers in Islamabad District. The rally, reports said, was taken out from Jamia Masjid Shangus up to main market. The rally was led by Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Islamabad district chief, Mir Hafizullah. People first raised pro-freedom and anti-India slogans in the Jamia masjid and then marched towards the main chowk amid sloganeering, reports said. Mir Hafizullah later addressed…
Read MoreCurfew, Restrictions across Kashmir ahead of Friday Prayers
Curfew was on Friday clamped in six police station areas of the city and restrictions imposed in rest of Kashmir as a precautionary measure ahead of Friday prayers, affecting life in the Valley which showed a semblance of normalcy this week after over 100 days of unrest. The curbs have been imposed in view of violent protests that have taken place after Friday prayers at these places in the past. “Curfew has been imposed in Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Batamaloo, Safakadal and Maharajgunj police station areas of the city as a…
Read MoreBaramulla again under siege, scores of youth arrested
At least three youths are believed to have been arrested so far in a search operation launched earlier today in Old town area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. This is the second such operation in the area during this week. During the previous operation on Monday, 44 youths were arrested by government forces, including army, police and the CRPF. Reports said that early today, forces cordoned off Al Mustafa colony, Faqirwani and Drangbal area of the town. Police sources said that three youths allegedly involved in stone-pelting protests have been arrested…
Read More104th Consecutive day of Shutdown across Kashmir
A complete shutdown is being observed across the Kashmir valley for the consecutive 104th day today. However, there was an increased movement of private cars and auto-rickshaws in the civil lines area and around the Lal Chowk in Srinagar. Shops and other business establishments are closed in Srinagar and elsewhere. The ongoing unrest in Kashmir has affected the education as schools, colleges and other institutions continued to remain shut in the Valley. The government has decided to hold board examinations as per the schedule next month, drawing criticism from students…
Read MoreResistance Group extends shutdown till 27 Oct, Relaxation from 5PM-7AM
The resistance leadership on Thursday extended the shutdown until October 27 while calling for “First Resistance Assembly at J&K Assembly House Srinagar,” inviting Prime Minister and Members of Pakistan-administered Kashmir Assembly to attend the “historic convention.” Protest Calendar Friday, October 21 (No Relaxation) 3 Days Picketing of MLAs’ Homes After Friday prayer, march one and all towards the homes of MLAs in your area, picket and protest for three days outside their homes, for they: Ø providing a civilian mask to a brutal Indian military occupation Ø continuing to perform…
Read MoreVehicle torched in north Kashmir, Shop set ablaze in Kupwara; JK Bank branch damaged for defying strike
In a second incident of its kind, a passenger vehicle went up in flames in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. Reports said that unidentified persons torched the Scorpio vehicle, bearing registration number JK05 1031 near Delina area of the district. The vehicle, according to reports, was parked on a road when it was torched. A scorpio vehicle went up in flames in Sadrabal area of Srinagar earlier today. However, there was no immediate confirmation if the vehicle was set ablaze. Meanwhile, reports said that a matting shop was set…
Read MoreAristocracy, Ransacking, Raids, Arrests continues amid clashes across Kashmir
All roads leading to Soibugh village in central Kashmir’s Budgam district were sealed by the government forces to prevent a pro-freedom march called by the resistance leadership on Wednesday morning. Reports and witnesses said that all the entry points to the village have been sealed with army manning the barricades. Resistance leadership has, in its weekly protest calendar, called people from adjacent areas to march to Soibugh today. Meanwhile, Thousands of people Wednesday attended a “freedom rally” at Soibugh area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Authorities had deployed heavy contingent…
Read MoreValley remains Shut for 103rd consecutive day; Journalist beaten to pulps in Srinagar
Separatists called protest shutdown paralysed life for 103rd consecutive day in Kashmir Valley, however, authorities on Wednesday did not impose any curfew or restrictions anywhere. “No curfew or restrictions have been imposed anywhere today (Wednesday),” a senior police official said here. “Adequate deployment of forces have been made to maintain law and order across the valley.” Main markets, public transport and other businesses remain closed in the valley for 103rd consecutive day. The unprecedented 103-day-long closure of educational institutions has hit hard the students who have not been able to…
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