Teenager, civilian succumb after hit by security bullets near Shopian gunfight
Police confirmed that among the injured near the Badhigham village of Shopian, two have succumbed to their injuries. Teenage boy identified as Asif Ahmed Mir a resident of Rohomo village of Pulwama succumbed to his injuries in Srinagar hospital. District hospital of Shopian confirmed that body of a civilian was lying in the hospital as […]
University closed, police confirm killing of professor
University authorities have immediately announced closure of university of Kashmir for Monday and Tuesday following conformation by police that Dr Rafi Bhat was among the five killed in Shopian encounter. As soon as the news reached Ganderbal and his native village, hundreds of people took to streets protesting against killing of university teacher. Protesters were […]
SP Vaid says Shopian encounter over five killed
State DGP SP Vaid said on Twitter that encounter concluded at Shopian, five bodies of terrorists recovered. There are fears that the fifth body is of assistant professor of university of Kashmir Dr Mohd Shafi. However DGP has said that identity of militants has not been yet ascertained. One critically injured boy of 17 […]
Four militants killed in Shopian gunfight says army on Twitter
While the reports said that clashes and gunfight were going on, army on Twitter has said that four militants have been killed so far at Badigham village. According to a local news agency GNS quoting police officer four bodies of slain militants were recovered along with four rifles. The same news agency has claimed that […]
Life on halt, downtown railing under curfew on Sunday
Residents of downtown woke up on Sunday morning to witness strict curfew and restriction, as JRL has given a shutdown call for today against the killings of three militants and a civilian who was crushed to death by a police vehicle during protests. With frequent shutdowns crippling life in Kashmir, Srinagar wore a deserted look […]
Missing KU professor trapped in Shopian gunfight
Police has confirmed that missing Asst Professor of university of Kashmir Dr Mohammed Rafi Bhat has been trapped along with Sadam Paddar in Badigham village of Shopian on Sunday morning. Police said that they have informed the family of trapped professor who are on way to encounter site to persuade him to surrender. Police said […]
Government turning a blind eye towards civilian killings – NC
Srinagar |: National Conference on Saturday said the PDP-BJP Government was unmoved by the pain and misery it had inflicted on the people of the State and had turned a blind eye towards unabated civilian killings. During a special high-level meeting convened to discuss the prevailing worrisome situation in the State, Senior NC leaders including […]
JK Against Corruption appealed Education Minister to play a role to stop loot of Private Schools: Rajan Gupta
Jammu : Today on 5th of May 2018 JK Against Corruption organised a Press Conference which was headed by Rajan Gupta, Leela Jamwal Vice Chairman & Bhavita Rana Against Manoply of private schools to act irresponsibly flouting the prescribed norms as per directed by School Fee Hike committee but all in vein till date nothing […]
Mehbooba asks religious scholars to spread universal message of Islam
SRINAGAR,: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has asked religious scholars and ulema to educate people about the true spirit of Islam which encompasses peace, seeking knowledge, compassion and piety. She said the worried aspect that the most poor and disadvantageous section of society becomes the ultimate victim of situational turbulences needs to be pondered over and […]
Srinagar Gunfight: Three militants, civilian killed, CRPF person, photo journalists injured
SRINAGAR,: In a fierce gunfight three militants were killed and a CRPF person was injured today in Chatabal area of Srinagar. Police said that perusing credible leads, police along with CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Chatabal area in the jurisdiction of Police Station Safakadal, Srinagar. Police added that while the searches were […]
