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Kashmir

Hizb threatens to pour acid in eyes of those who contest panchayat elections

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The rural body polls, which could not be held in 2016 following violence after the death of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, are scheduled to take place from February 15. Kashmir’s indigenous militant organisation Hizbul Mujahideen has purportedly threatened to “pour acid” into the eyes of those who would participate in the upcoming panchayat elections in the state. The threat was conveyed in a clip circulated on social media. The outfit, for the first time, also publically acknowledged killing some of those who participated in the past elections, but said…

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For playing Pakistan’s national anthem cricket teams booked in Bandipora

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Several players are also reportedly detained after a video of the incident went viral. Two cricket teams have been booked and several players were reportedly detained for standing in honour of Pakistan’s national anthem being played before the start of a match in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. The arrests were made after a video of the incident, which took place on January 3, went viral on social media. In the video, two cricket teams – one wearing green and another white – are purportedly seen standing in attention in two…

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Lingering Kashmir issue threat to peace and stability in South Asia: Aga Syed Hasan Almosvi Alsafvi

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Senior separatist leader and president Anjuman Shari Shian, Aga Syed Hasan Almosvi Alsafvi has hailed the “stand” of Pakistan against the United States, saying the latter “is plotting against Islamabad and Iran to weaken these countries.” Addressing during congregational Friday prayers, Aga Syed Hasan said the US remarks over Afghanistan against Pakistan are uncalled for as “Pakistan has sacrificed everything to curb the activities of terrorists. “Pakistan’s refusal to support the US in Afghanistan and its stand against America is laudable and represents the aspirations of people of Pakistan. “At…

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Two killed, Five missing after avalanche vehicle in Kupwara

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At least seven people, including three women, are feared dead in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district after the vehicle they were travelling in was buried by an avalanche on Friday. Authorities have recovered two bodies so far, including one of a 10-year-old boy. Deputy commissioner Khalid Jehangir said the passengers were on their way from Kupwara to Karnah in a cab when their vehicle was struck by the avalanche around 4pm. The 70km long only surface link connecting Karnah with Kupwara usually remains closed for at least three months during winters…

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No rules, no procedures for preventive detentions under J&K Public Safety Act, reveals RTI

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An RTI application has found that even after four decades, there are no rules or standard operating procedures (SOPs) for ordering preventive detentions under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978. In a reply to an RTI application filed by members of the J&K RTI Movement, headed by Shaikh Ghulam Rasool, the Jammu & Kashmir Home Department has admitted that the state government has not made any rules or SOPs under the Act, 1978 during the four decades of its existence. It, however, said: “However, every case is examined…

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Essential commodities shortage hit various parts of Srinagar

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People in various areas of Srinagar complained of shortage of essential commodities and urged authorities to send fresh supplies without delay. “We are suffering immense hardships due to shortage of essentials for past week. The authorities have failed to supply the ration for December,” said Abbas Ahmad, a local at Shivpora. He added that that due to lack of food grains, they were compelled to fetch essentials from private shops. Inhabitants of Sonwar and Rajbagh have same complaint. They alleged that the ration depots were without supplies, forcing the people…

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Multiple funerals for Jaish militants in Pulwama

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16-yr-old Fardeen’s video recorded before attack on CRPF camp goes viral Manzoor wanted his property to be distributed among his kin Multiple funeral prayers were held for two Jaish militants Manzoor Ahmad Baba and 16-year-old Fardeen Ahmad Khanday, who were killed in fidayeen attack on CRPF camp at Lethpora in Pulwama district yesterday, at their native places in south Kashmir on Monday. Manzoor, 19, son of late Ali Mohammad Baba, was laid to rest in his native village of Drabgam in Pulwama this afternoon. Despite restrictions, thousands of people participated…

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The return of Kashmiri Fidayeen, Youngster pull a rare mark of fidayeen attack

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The bloodied start to the New Year in Kashmir has also made an alarming re-introduction to a dangerous element to the region’s insurgency as Kashmiri militants have been identified as the fidayeen attackers. Class X student Fardeen Ahmad Khanday and cab driver Manzoor Ahmad Baba were identified by the police as the two of the three gunmen who carried out the fidayeen attack on a CRPF camp at Lethpora, outside Srinagar city. The two militants were residents of Pulwama district. Even as fidayeen attacks have continued with frequent pauses in…

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Seven dead after militants storm paramilitary camp in Kashmir

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Militants stormed a central reserve police force (CRPF) camp in Lethpora area along the Srinagar-Anantnag highway in an audacious pre-dawn strike on Sunday, killing at least five CRPF personnel, officials said, even as the anti-militancy operation, which continued for at least 16 hours, was suspended for the night. Two militants, both local, were killed in the gunfight while reports said that another militant is still believed to be holed up. A police official said that a group of militants carrying under-barrel grenade launchers and automatic weapons took positions in the…

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After 3 weeks, Friday prayers allowed at Jamia Masjid

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Mirwaiz slams Govt for failing to provide sadak, bijli, pani to people After three weeks authorities allowed Friday congregational prayers at historic Jamia Masjid while Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in his sermon from the grand mosque slammed the government for failing to provide “better roads, adequate drinking water and power supply” to people in the winter. No restrictions were imposed in downtown areas today and there was no bar on people to offer Friday prayers at historic Jamia Masjd today. People including men and women in large…

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