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Month: August 2018

Sopore- Police Disallows Civil Society Peaceful Protest in Defense of 35A

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August 29 SHABIR KHAN The Jammu Kashmir Police on Tuesday foiled a march organized by Civil Society Sopore called against the attempts to abrogate Article 35 A. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that members of Civil Society Sopore on Wednesday carrying banners and placards assembled outside Dak Bungalow Sopore to protest against the attempts to abrogate Article 35 A,. The Police soon reached the spot and did not allow them to proceed.  Meanwhile chairman of Civil Society Sopore Mohammad Akbar talking with media said that the protest was aimed to warn the government over attempts to abrogate Article 35-A. But unfortunately  additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore issued a Letter to disallow the protest.

Two More Policemen Succumb In Shopian- Death toll Reaches 4

SHOPIAN
August 29 Unidentified gunmen on Wednesday shot dead four policemen in Arahma area of south Kashmir's Shopian district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that suspected militants fired upon a Police party near the Arahama Fruit Mandi  of Shopian injuring four of them. They were rushed to the hospital, however they succumbed on the way, a Police official confirmed. Meanwhile reports suggest the three weapons have also been snatched from the Policemen. The slain cops have been identified as Javaid Ahmad Bhat son of Nazir Ahmed Bhat from Panzipora in Sumbal, Adil Bhat son of Maznoor Ahmed Bhat from Zawoora in Shopian, Ishfaq Ahmed Mir son of Abdul Aziz Mir, a resident of Watergam and Muhammad Iqbal Mir son of Abdul Rahim Mir from Rafiabad. The Forces immediately laid a siege arou...

Two Policemen Shot Dead in Shopian

SHOPIAN
August 29 Unidentified gunmen on Wednesday shot dead two policemen in Arahma area of south Kashmir's Shopian district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that suspected militants fired upon a Police party near the Arahama Fruit Mandi  of Shopian. The slain cops have been identified as Javaid Ahmad and Muhammad Iqbal, both PSOs to Dysp of Shopian.buy ivermectin online https://www.adentalcare.com/wp-content/themes/medicare/languages/en/ivermectin.html no prescription The Forces immediately laid a siege around the area to nab the attackers. Details Rushing in

Protest Held in Shopian in Defense of Article 35A

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August 29 on Wednesday, the Traders and manufacturer’s federation of Shopian held a protest demonstration in the South Kashmir township of Shopian in defense of Article 35-A. The protesters gathered in the main market of Shopian and raised slogans in support of special status. They warned of dire consequences if any distortion is made with the special status of Jammu Kashmir.www.parkviewortho.com/wp-content/languages/new/priligy.html In Fruit Mandi of Shopian at Arhama, the fruit growers and traders held a peaceful protest rally outside the Mandi premises.

Kulgam goes Azadi Azadi as Thousands Gather for Funeral of Longest Surviving Militant

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August 29 Tens and thousands of people have gathered in Hawoora area of South Kashmir's Kulgam District on Wednesday to offer funeral prayers of one of the longest surviving Militants, Altaf Ahmed Dar. People in droves of hundreds and thousands are still marching towards Hawoora area from various parts of South Kashmir as the area is reverberating with high pitch 'Azadi' Slogans. A participant told The Kashmiriyat that militants in four separate groups came and fired in the air as a mark of respect to the slain Hizb Commander, who had joined Militancy some 14 years ago. ALSO READ: Encounter Breaker and Oldest Hizb Operative Killed- Who was Altaf Kaczroo? "At least fifteen Militants including the District commander of Lashkar e Taiba for Kulgam, Azad Dada offered gun salute t...

Students Protest in Baramulla Against Militant Killings in South Kashmir

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August 29 Scores of students from Government Degree College Baramulla on Wednesday staged a protest demonstration outside the college campus against the killing of two Militants in South Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a large number of students shouting pro Freedom and Pro Militancy Slogans gathered outside GDC Baramulla. The protesting also shouted slogans against the attempts to abrogate Article 35 A before they dispersed off on a peaceful note. Two militants including top Hizb commander Altaf Ahmed Dar alias Kaczroo were killed in a gunfight in Muniwar area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District this morning.

Jammu- Srinagar Highway Blocked Yet again

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August 29 The Highway connecting Srinagar with Jammu region has been blocked again due to landslides at Kheri Passi morh in Udhampur on National Highway. Reports reveal that a major landslide happened in the region at around 3 am after which the authorities disallowed vehicular movement on the National Highway. "The clearance operation is on and the road will be opened for the traffic within the next few," officials said. Hundreds of vehicles travelling on either sides have been stranded due to the closure of the highway.

Encounter Breaker and Oldest Hizb Operative Killed- Who was Altaf Kaczroo?

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August 29 A resident of Hawoora area of Quimoh belt of Kulgam district in south Kashmir, Altaf Ahmed Dar alias Kaczchroo aged 37 was the oldest operative of Hizb ul Mujahideen in the Kashmir valley. He joined Militant ranks in 2006 and was arrested in August 2007 in a brief encounter with the Government forces. Locals informed The Kashmiriyat that Altaf was living normal life after being released from the custody but got active in November 2012. "He was known as encounter breaker. I have lost count of the number of times he managed to flee from encounter sites, including once in Frisal,” a senior police officer from Kulgam once told a news agency. ALSO READ: Thousands of People gather outside the House of Altaf Kaczroo in Kulgam Dar was one of the Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen’s top...

Altaf Kaczroo Among Killed Militants, Operation over-Officials

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August 29 Altaf Ahmed Dar Alias Kaczroo and Umer Rashid have been identified as two Militants killed in the gunfight that erupted at Muniwar locality of Islamabad (anantnag) in South Kashmir. An Army official told The Kashmiriyat that the slain Militants have been identified as Altaf Kaczroo of hawoora and Umer Rashid of Khudwani and their bodies have been handed over to Jammu Kashmir Police who will hand it over to their families. ALSO READ: Thousands of People gather outside the House of Altaf Kaczroo in Kulgam Two Militants had been killed in the gunfight that raged early morning after Forces including 1 RR of Indian Army, 96 BN of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched a cordon and search operation in the Muniwar area. Two Militant were killed in the Anti Militan...

Intense Stone Throwing Clashes Erupt at Khudwani

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August 29 Intense Clashes have erupted between youth and Government Forces in Khudwani area of South Kashmir's Kulgam District on Wednesday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that hundreds of youth shouting pro Freedom and pro Islam slogans threw stones on Government Forces. ALSO READ: Altaf Kaczroo Among Killed Militants, Operation over-Officials The Forces fired aerial shots and tear smoke shells to disperse the protesting youth, however the clashes were going on when this report was filed. Youth in large numbers hit the streets after the news of death of a popular commander, Altaf Kaczroo spread through the area. ALSO READ: Thousands of People gather outside the House of Altaf Kaczroo in Kulgam The clashes were going on when this report was filed.