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Month: December 2018

Jammu- Srinagar Highway Closed after Heavy Snowfall

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December 13 The Jammu-Srinagar national Highway has been closed for traffic on Thursday, a traffic police official told The Kashmiriyat. On Thursday, the Highway will remain closed for all kinds of traffic due to heavy snowfall at Jawahar Tunnel and adjoining areas in South Kashmir, he said. “Men and machinery have been pressed in to clear the roads but it’s still snowing at few places which is hampering the clearance operation,” he added.

Militants Killed in Sopore Identified- Both Locals

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December 13 Two militants were killed in an encounter that raged between Militants and Government Forces in Brath Kalan village of north Kashmir’s Sopore   on Wednesday night. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the slain have been identified as Tahir Dar from Sadipora and owais Bhat from GundBrath Sopore, one affiliated with Lashkar e Taiba and another with Tehreek ul Mujahideen. ALSO READ: Two Militants Killed in Sopore Encounter A senior police official however said that the duo were affiliated to Lashkar e Taiba. The operation had been earlier halted due to darkness and was resumed early morning. Meanwhile Classwork in all educational institutions across Sopore Sub division has been suspended today as a precautionary measure.buy valtrex generic noprescriptionbuyonlinerx...

Two Militants Killed in Sopore Encounter

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December 13 Shabir Khan Two Local Militants have been killed in an overnight encounter that raged  late night on Wednesday in Gund Mohallah of Brath Kalan in Sopore area of North Kashmir's Baramulla District. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that the encounter raged when two holed up Militants fired upon a joint party of 22RR, Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF who were conducting a search operation in the area. They said the forces put the operation at halt late night on Wednesday however they installed search lights to stop militants from taking advantage of the dark to escape from the spot. After a lull of more than 8 hours, guns roared at the first light of morning and the ensuing gunfight, two militants were killed. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the slain have been iden...

Early Morning CASO Launched in Pulwama Area

PULWAMA
December  13 The Government Forces on Thursday morning launched a cordon and search operation in Aglar Kandi area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Thursday, the forces including 55 RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police sealed all the entry and exit points to the area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Pulwama locality and are conducting a search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat).

Despite Night, Clashes Erupt Near Sopore Encounter Site

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December 12 Intense Clashes have erupted between protesters and government forces erupted in the Brath Kalan area of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district where a gunfight between militants and forces is underway. A Local told The Kashmiriyat that scores of protesters assembled and pelted stones on forces who responded to intense tear smoke shelling. Announcements are being made on loudspeakers in the mosques asking others to come out, a local told The Kashmiriyat. People in large numbers from adjacent areas shouting pro independence and pro Militancy slogans are trying marching towards the encounter site. Meanwhile Mobile and Internet Services have been barred in Sopore (The Kashmiriyat)

Another CASO Launched in Shopian Area

SHOPIAN
December  12 The Government Forces on Wednesday launched another cordon and search operation in Trenz area of South Kashmir’s Shopian District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday Wednesday, the forces including 44 RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police sealed all the entry and exit points to the Trenz area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Shopian locality and are conducting a search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed.  Pertinently this is the third CASO of the day, a day after four Cops were shot dead in Zainapora area of Shopian. (The Kashmiriyat).

Gunfight Rages in Sopore Area

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December 12 An encounter has raged between militants and Government forces erupted at Gund Mohallah, Brath Kalan in Sopore area of North Kashmir's Baramulla District Sources told The Kashmiriyat  that a joint team of 22 RR, Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation at Gund Mohalla area on Wednesday evening after receiving inputs about presence of some militants in the area. ALSO READ: Forces Start Door to Door Search Operation in Sopore Area The Forces while conducting the search operation were fire upon by forces, which resulted in an encounter. As per Initial inputs received by The Kashmiriyat, two to three Militants are believed to be holed up in a residential house in the area. The Police however said that the Militants have not opened fire as of yet. ...

Kashmir- 759 Cases Booked Against Stone Throwing Youth in 2018

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December 12 As many as 759 incidents of stone pelting were reported in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday. Union minister of state for home Hansraj Ahir also said 238 terrorists were eliminated by Government forces in Jammu Kashmir till December 2, 2018. “There are instances of stone pelting during anti-militancy operations in Jammu Kashmir. The state government has reported that 759 cases have been registered against stone throwers in 2018,” he said replying to a written question.buy azithromycin online buy azithromycin no prescription There were 587 incidents of Militancy in the state till December 2 this year in which 86 Force personnel and 37 civilians were also killed. In the corresponding period in 2017, there were 329 incidents...

Forces Start Door to Door Search Operation in Sopore Area

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December  12 The Government Forces on Wednesday afternoon laid siege around the Gund Brath area of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramullah District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday, the forces including  RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police laid down a cordon and search operation in the area. Following a specific input about Militant movement in the area, the forces sealed all the entry and exit points to the Gund Brath area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Shopian locality and are conducting a search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat).

19 year Old Missing Kashmiri Boy Found in Mumbai

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December 12 A 19-year-old Kashmiri student who had went missing from his college premises in Greater Noida on Saturday has been found in Mumbai. The student, Aashim Hussain had went missing from Knowledge Park on Saturday after which His family hasn’t been able to contact him since. ALSO READ: 19 year Old Kashmiri Student Goes Missing from Noida The Jammu Kashmir Police has tweeted that the boy has been found from Mumbai and is in a good condition. "This is with reference to various media reports regarding the missing of Asim Dar a resident of Lachipora Handwara and a student of G.L. Bajaj Institute, Greater NOIDA, the boy has been traced in Mumbai and as reported is safe and sound with his family members," the Jammu Kashmir Police tweeted.