July 2018 - Page 11 of 38 - The Kashmiriyat

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1 CRPF Man Killed in Batamaloo, Stone Pelting Starts

REGIONAL

July 24 Massive Stone throwing clashes have Erupted in Batamaloo area of Srinagar on Tuesday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Militants fired upon a party of CRPF near Fire station Headquarters in Batamaloo area injuring two men of CRPF at the spot. One of the injured CRPF men has succumbed to his injuries on the way to the Hospital. Immediately after the attack, the forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area. Scores of youth hit the streets in Batamaloo shouting pro Freedom and threw stones on the troopers. The clashes were going on when this report was filed.

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Massive CASO launched in Shopian Area

SHOPIAN

July 24 A Cordon and Search operation has been launched at Dugpora area of South Kashmir's Shopian District on Tuesday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 44 RR of Indian, Army and Jammu Kashmir police jointly launched the cordon and search operation in the locality. Following a specific input about Militant movement, the Government Forces have launched a CASO in the area. A Local told The Kashmiriyat that the search operation is still going on as hundreds of troopers are conducting a door to door search operation. Details emerging.

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338 Ceasefire Violations during Ramadan Ceasefire

REGIONAL

July 24 A total of 338 incidents of ceasefire violation and cross-border firings were reported in Jammu Kashmir during the month of Ramzan, Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today. At least 14 forces personnel and 11 civilians were killed in the cross-border firing from Pakistan in April and June, he told the Lok Sabha. “During the month of Ramzan – from May 17 to June 16 – altogether 338 incidents of ceasefire violation and cross-border firings were reported in Jammu and Kashmir as against 139 during April 16 to May 16,” Ahir, the minister of state for home, said, replying to a written question. Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, responding to a separate question, said as many as 272 infiltrations were reported along the Indo-Myanmar border, 108 along the Indo-Pakistan...

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40 Minor Girls aged from 7-17 Raped inside a Shelter home in Bihar

INDIA

July 24 A girl at a government-funded shelter home here has alleged that an inmate was beaten to death and buried in the premises and several other girls were raped, prompting the Bihar police to dig up the ground to look for the body.Sexual exploitation of girls lodged at the shelter home in Bihar had come to light in a social audit by a Mumbai-based institute, following which the state social welfare department lodged an FIR in this connection last month and 10 people were arrested. The police are, however, yet to find the body after digging up the ground.The opposition RJD raised the issue in both the Legislative Assembly and the Council demanding a CBI inquiry into the allegations and claimed that the scandal involved many “well-connected people” whom the Nitish Kumar government ...

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3 Arrested with 44 Kilos of Fukki

REGIONAL

July 24 Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Jammu Kashmir’s Poonch district and 44 kilograms of poppy straw was seized from their possession, the police said today. Last evening, a private car was stopped for checking at Pushana village along the Mughal Road and a search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 44 kgs of poppy straw, a police officer said. The arrested accused were transporting it from the Valley to their residence in Punjab, he added.buy Sildenafil generic buy Sildenafil generic The trio has been booked under relevant sections of the law, he said.

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At least 50 Dead in Greece Forest fire

INTERNATIONAL

July 24 The death toll from twin wildfires that raged through Greek seaside areas looked set to increase to around 50 Tuesday after rescue crews reported finding the bodies of more than 20 people huddled closely together near a beach northeast of the capital, Athens. Greece sought international help through the European Union as fires on either side of Athens left lines of cars torched, charred farms and forests, and sent hundreds of people racing to beaches to be evacuated by navy vessels, yachts and fishing boats. The official death toll stood at 24 early Tuesday. Authorities said that more than 100 people were injured, including 11 in serious condition. They could not immediately confirm reports of many more deaths, but rescue crews working through the charred areas where th...

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Massive CASO Underway in Dooru Area

ISLAMABAD

July 23 A Cordon and Search operation has been launched at Mir Maidan in Dooru area of South Kashmir's Islmabad (Anantnag) District on Monday night. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 19 RR of Indian, 164 Battalion of CRPF and Army and Jammu Kashmir police jointly launched the cordon and search operation in the locality. Following a specific input about Militant movement, the Government Forces have launched a CASO in the area. A Local told The Kashmiriyat that the search operation is still going on as hundreds of troopers are conducting a door to door search operation. Details emerging.

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Leadership Crisis Over? Lashkar Regains Lost Ground in Kashmir

REGIONAL

July 23 With the killing of top Lashkar commanders including Abu Dujana, Abu Ismail, Bashir Lashkari and others, Lashkar according to security agencies was in its worst crisis. Security establishments in their statements last year have also revealed after killing of Abu Dujana and Abu Ismail had left Lashkar leaderless and only 15 to 20 militants associated were with Lashkar e Taiba in South Kashmir. ALSO READ: Long Reads- The New Age Militancy As per official data more than 25 Lashkar militants have been killed in South Kashmir since last year however there is no end at sight as locals are continuously picking up guns and joining militant groups including Lashkar e Taiba. A senior police official told The Kashmiriyat on condition of anonymity that after a Pakistani militant...

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Aerial Firing to disperse Protesters During CASO in Harmain Shopian

SHOPIAN

July 23 Aerial firing and intense tear smoke shelling was used upon protesters in Harmain area of South Kashmir's Shopian District on Monday afternoon. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that massive stone throwing clashes erupted after forces launched a CASO in the Harmain area. ALSO READ: Massive Door to Door Search Operation at Harmian Shopian Hundreds of youth hit the streets shouting pro Freedom and Pro Islam slogans throwing stones on troopers who entered the village to conduct the Cordon and Search operation there. The Troopers fired in the air to disperse the protesters, however the clashes were going on when this report was filed.

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11 ISIS Militants Surrender in Afghanistan

INTERNATIONAL

July 23 At least eleven militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have surrendered to the Afghan armed forces in northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan, reports said. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said the militants surrendered and handed over five weapons and six motorcycles to the Afghan armed forces. The development comes as ISIS militant groups intend to expand their foothold in this province. This comes as sporadic clashes are also underway between the Taliban and ISIS militants in certain parts of Jawzjan province. Over 100 affiliates of both the groups have been killed in the clashes.