Month: August 2018

August 05 Restrictions have been imposed in most of the towns in the Kashmir valley on Sunday as the valley has shut down from North to South in defence of special status to Jammu Kashmir. In Pulwama township, the Government Forces have imposed restrictions as a large number of troopers are standing guard around the main town to thwart any protest, reported Jahangeer Ganie. A Complete shutdown is being observed in the district amid pro Freedom Taranas in many Masjids. In Shopian township, the Government Forces are standing vigil to protect any "Untoward" incident. Our Shopian Reporter Sikander Gul reported that the vehicles of Government Forces are doing round of the entire township. He said that thousands of people are visiting the houses of slain Militants who were kill...

August 05 The Indian Intelligence agencies have warned of a possible revolt within the Jammu Kashmir Police if Artilce 35 'a' is tinkered with. They have also warned of a Massive unrest in Jammu Kashmir if the article that grants special status to Jammu Kashmir is changed or altered, a report published by NDTV Claimed. The Superme court will hear a petition filed by a Delhi Based NGO, challenging the special status of Jammu Kashmir which was granted by a presidential order of 1954, defining "permanent residents of Jammu Kashmir." It also bars non Kashmiri residents to purchase land in Jammu Kashmir. In early 90's the Policemen were accused of abetting Militants, and they were involved in a series of actions against the army, notably in 1990 and 1993. In January 1990, the J K Armed...

August 05 A Man identified as Mohammed Shafi Gujjar was killed when Army opened fire upon two persons in Kohli area of Gool is Ramban District of Jammu Kashmir. Reports said that another person injured in the firing is being treated at a local Hospital. Locals said that Army opened unprovoked fire upon two civilians around 11 pm late night on Saturday, however army refuted the version and said they opened retaliatory fire only after they came under gunfire. Details Emerging.