Even after calling additional CRPF companies to man the seething streets of Kashmir, Delhi has now called BSF in Srinagar to manage the situation. The force known for its “ruthless” anti-militancy operations in Kashmir during nineties was called a day after forces killed an orphan Irfan A Wani of Old City’s Fateh Kadal. After fighting militants for 14 years, the Border Security Force (BSF) was replaced by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Kashmir in 2005. The decision to relieve BSF from counter-insurgency duties was taken by the then…
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Palhalan People ‘Warn’ Police, Forces; Protests in Aishmuqam after forces vandalise rally venue
Local Imams and pro-freedom activists of volatile Palhallan, village Monday held a press conference at the local Eidgah and “warned” police and forces not to “cross limits”. Many local pro-freedom activists and Imams led by Muti Tariq, addressed a gathering which was called a” press conference” at local Eidgah. The speakers highlighted what they called highhandedness of police and other government forces. They said that Palhallan is being targeted each and every time however the people will not change their political stance about Kashmir dispute. “We are targeted by the men…
Read MoreCurfew, Restrictions continue for 44th day across Valley; Nocturnal raids continue in Baramulla
Authorities on Sunday continued curfew and restrictions in Kashmir for the 44th consecutive day. “Curfew will continue in old city areas of Srinagar city and restrictions will remain in force in other parts,” a senior police official told IANS here. Life across Kashmir remained paralysed since curfew and protest shutdown called by the separatists started here on July 9. A total of 67 people have been killed and 5,000 others injured in the ongoing unrest that has shut schools, businesses and public transport across the Valley. State education minister, Naeem…
Read MoreIdentify and Punish those involved in rights violations in Kashmir; OIC
Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ayad Ameen Madani has urged the international community to be more vocal on the deteriorating human rights situation in Kashmir, a media report said today. He stated this at a joint presser with Pakistan’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz in Islamabad today. “The OIC Secretary General said situation in the valley is not an internal issue of India and greater effort should be made for exposing human rights violations there. Madani renewed the OIC’s support for the resolution of Kashmir dispute…
Read MoreMobile Network Restored (Partially); Curfew, Shutdown continue for 43rd Day
Mobile phone services from various service providers were restored across the Kashmir Valley after six days on Saturday. However, outgoing call facility on prepaid phones continues to remain suspended. The services were suspended on the eve of August 14, Pakistan’s Independence Day. Internet services on mobile phones, however, continued to remain suspended in the valley. “The decision was taken to ensure that the common man is not put to further inconvenience,” said an official. Meanwhile, authorities on Saturday continued curfew and shutdown for the 43rd consecutive day paralysing life across Kashmir. Police…
Read MoreMassive peaceful Pro-Freedom rally in Dalgate, Sopore; Three injured in Trehgam; 21 Stone Pelting Incidents reported
A massive pro-freedom rally was held in Srinagar’s top tourist destination-Dalgate. Local reports said that as soon as Friday congregational prayers ended, people including women and children came out on rods in Buchwara side of Dalgate. The people formed a rally which was peaceful. Amid pro-freedom slogans, they late a Sit-In protest. The united resistance leadership had asked people to march towards Aripanthan Beerwah in central Kashmir’s Budgam district where four persons were killed by forces on August 16 morning. Holding placards, the protesters raised pro-freedom, pro-Burhan Wani and anti-India…
Read MoreScores injured in Palhallan clashes; Violent Clashes at several places in Bandipora; 3 Women injured in Kupwara
Police and paramilitary CRPF on Friday used tear smoke shells and pellets to disperse a massive rally raising pro-freedom and anti-India slogans in Bandipora after Friday prayers. As soon as the rally reached near Nowpora Chowk, police and CRPF fired tear gas shells on it, local sources told Kashmir Post. They said that massive clashes were going on in the area adding many protesters including women were injured so far. Forces on Friday resorted to teargas shelling to break up a protest rally in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, triggering clashes.…
Read MoreMassive clashes erupt in Bandipora; Pro-freedom slogans rock Hazratbal post friday prayers
Massive clashes erupted in north Kashmir’s Bandipora on Friday after the government forces tried to break up a pro-freedom rally. Police and paramilitary forces intercepted the rally near Nowpora Chowk and fired several tear smoke shells to disperse the demonstrators. This triggered massive clashes, in which around a dozen women sustained injuries. The clashes were going on when last reports came in. Pro-freedom slogans rock Dargah Hazratbal after Friday prayers Pro-freedom protests were held at Dargah Hazratbal after congregational Friday prayers, witnesses said. They said that protests were staged at the end…
Read MoreStrict Curfew, Protest Shutdown paralyse life across Valley for 42 consecutive days
Commuters allege harassment by traffic cops on Srinagar roads Grenade hurled at house of former Shopian legislator Ban Ki Moon condemns civilian killings in Kashmir A strict curfew and protest shutdown called by the joint resistance leadership crippled life in Kashmir on the 42nd straight day on Friday. 66 people have died in the unrest that began on the day charismatic Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with government forces on July 08. Last night, an ambulance driver was shot at by the government forces in downtown…
Read MoreResistance Group releases Protest Calendar till 25th Aug; Protesters attack MLA Shopian’s Residence
Date Activities 20th August Saturday (relaxation from 6 pm to 6 am) Azadi Road Shows Join for Azadi Road Shows and march towards district headquarters; March on two wheeler (Motorcycles & Bicycles) and march by foot; If and wherever stopped, assemble, occupy and protest that place till evening. 21st August Sunday (relaxation from 6 pm to 6 am) Poster Letter to Pro Indian Legislators A poster letter asking all MLAs , MLCs and Ministers from all pro Indian political parties to resign from government and party positions be pasted on every wall, post and poll around their…
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