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Zee telecasts ‘Army supported programme’ to create divide, say Gurez residents

July 22, 2016 Editor

‘Few pro- Indian political workers recorded statement inside BSF camp’ Enraged over what they call “anti Kashmir propaganda” people here in this remote border area of Bandipora are protesting against the Zee News Network from the last three days after the network telecasted the few ‘selected’ statements during an evening programme on Tuesday. Gurez and Tulail area observed complete shutdown following the protests from Wednesday to express their anger against what they call “army sponsored, biased and communal” reporting by Indian Zee News Network. Locals said that representatives of Zee…

Curfew continues across Valley as separatists extend shutdown till Monday

July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 Editor

Curfew continues across Kashmir Valley for the 14 day on Friday as separatists extended shutdown till Monday over the killing of local Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. A state police spokesperson told reporters that the restrictions will “remain strictly in place day till further orders”. The fresh order by the police came as separatists asked Kashmiris to open their shops and stock essentials after they temporarily relaxed the shutdown from 2 pm on Thursday. The shutdown relaxation sparked rumours that the government will also ease its curfew restrictions. The authorities…

Gurez protests against Zee News biased reporting

July 21, 2016 Editor

Hundreds of people Thursday morning took to roads in Gurez area of Bandipora against the “biased” reporting of Zee News which according to locals telecasted propaganda news on Tuesday evening. Angry locals said that Zee reporter bribed few pro-Indian politicians and army workers to record anti-freedom statement which were later telecasted on Zee News. Locals said all the statements were recorded inside a BSF Camp. They said besides having presence of more than 60000 troopers, amid 32000 population, Gurez has always supported Kashmir cause. Gurez has also observed three day…

Protesters make men in uniform keep standing, sprinkled engine oil in front of shops to deprive policemen of resting places

July 21, 2016 Editor

As if stone-throwing protesters weren’t enough, security forces in Kashmir now have a new irritant, particularly in Srinagar. Hostile locals are making things difficult for the men in uniform by pouring automobile engine oil on shop fronts where troopers sometimes sit and rest after standing for hours. In the Bohri Kadal locality of Srinagar’s old city area, several shop fronts have been painted black with the sticky lubricant so that the security personnel on duty cannot sit on them. There is a heavy deployment of both the state police and…

Another injured succumbs taking toll to 48, Separatists advise people to stock essentials, Shutdown call extended till July 25

July 20, 2016July 20, 2016 Editor

Ghulam Mohammad Mir, 51, a resident of Khumryal Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district succumbed to his injuries in SMHS on Wednesday. Sources said that Mir was injured four days ago by a bullet during a protest. With the succumbing of Mir, the death toll has gone up to 48 after protests erupted in the valley against the killing of Militant commander, Burhan Wani on July 8. Separatist leaders, Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik Wednesday issued a fresh protest calendar, against what they called Indian atrocities…

Curfew continues in entire valley for 12th day, Newspapers refuse to publish despite permission

July 20, 2016 Editor

With the curfew in the Valley dragging into its 12th day on Wednesday, life in Jammu and Kashmir continued to be in a state of paralysis even though incidents of violence between locals and the security forces show no sign of cooling down and the death toll of civilians continues to rise. Meanwhile, owners and editors of newspapers in the Valley have refused to publish dailies, in protest against the state government`s failure to own the “ban order” that was issued three days ago. Yesterday, Mufti had clarified to Union…

Battered by bullets and stones, Kashmir’s wounds run deep on both sides

July 20, 2016 Editor

Ulfat, Nazir and Sameer have not been around for 20 years but they already bear the scars of a battle. They are some of the victims recovering in Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital. Ulfat, 18, was out on the street looking for her brother when protests broke out. “I was going home when a cop shot me,” said Ulfat, a class 12 student. “There were protest going on and I was near a house when policemen came charging at me and shot me at the leg,” said Sameer, also a class 12…

Pellet guns not used during Haryana riots, why only in Kashmir: Azad

July 19, 2016 Editor

Ghulam Nabi Azad, who served as chief minister in Jammu-Kashmir, said the Congress stands with the Centre in ending militancy in Kashmir, but they do not endorse the way civilians are being treated. The Monsoon session of the Parliament began on Monday with a discussion on the recent unrest in Kashmir that leftover 47 dead. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the prevailing situation in the Valley is troubling and urged the state government to restrain from using excessive force while dealing with…

45 Dead, 3300 Injured, 113 Eye Surgeries, Arrest spree continues across Valley

July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 Editor

One more person was killed raising the death toll to 45. Reports say that mob stormed 14RR camp at Saderkot Ajas in Bandipora district. Troops fired in which one civilian was killed and 3 were injured. The 3 injured are stable now. Official confirmation is awaited. Meanwhile, reliable sources said the State government has sought extra force from New Delhi to maintain law and order in the State in view of continued protests in the Valley. “Nine charter planes of paramilitary forces arrived at Srinagar airport from New Delhi. Each…