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Month: February 2019

Feb102019 by News DeskNo Comments

PhD Scholar Turned Militant Trapped at Kulgam Encounter Site

REGIONAL
February 10 A Ph.D Scholar turned militant, Waseem Ahmed Rather from Quimoh area of South Kashmir's Kulgam District is likely trapped at the encounter site in Kulgam. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Waseem Ahmed was initially trapped at the encounter site, however some MIlitants have escaped from the encounter site in Dangerpora Kelam. An encounter raged when 9 RR of Indian Army, 18 BN of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police were fired upon by Militants during a cordon and search operation in the area. Immediately the troops cordoned off the area during which the holed up Militants opened fire on the troopers triggering an encounter. ALSO READ: The Death of his Friend Forced a Ph.D Scholar to Join Militancy Waseem Ahmed Rather was initially trapped along with his three to four...
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Feb102019 by News DeskNo Comments

In Absence of Stones, People Throw Snowballs at Forces Near Kulgam Encounter Site

KULGAM
February 10 Defying strict restrictions, clashes have erupted in Dangerpora area of Kelam in Kulgam district of South Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that hundreds of men and women stormed onto the streets shouting pro Freedom slogans trying to march towards the encounter site. Trying to help, the trapped Militants escape, the locals threw stones of Government Forces. They said that people are also throwing snowballs at the forces as at least two feet of snow has gathered on the surface. ALSO READ: Early Morning Encounter Rages in Kulgam Area- Live Updates The Government Force personnel fired aerial shots and pellets towards the people to disperse them. As per the latest reports, the clashes were going on. Meanwhile firing has restarted at the encounter site i...
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Feb102019 by News DeskNo Comments

Early Morning Encounter Rages in Kulgam Area- Live Updates

KULGAM
February 10 An Encounter started between militants and Government forces in Dangerpora area of Kelam in South Kashmir’s Kulgam District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 9 RR of Indian Army, 18 BN of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police were fired upon by Militants during a cordon and search operation in the area. Immediately the troops cordoned off the area during which the holed up Militants opened fire on the troopers triggering an encounter. As per initial reports available to The Kashmiriyat three to five militants are trapped in a residential house in the area. A heavy exchange of fire was going on when this report being filed. Firing stopped early morning, but locals are being disallowed to come out of their houses, A local from Kelam told The Kashmiriyat, He said tha...
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Feb92019 by News DeskNo Comments

CASO Launched in Pulwama’s Tahab

PULWAMA
February 09 A cordon and search operation has been launched by Government Forces in Tahab area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday evening, 55 RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched a search operation in Naira Area of Tahab in South Kashmir's Pulwama District. Following inputs about Militant movement in the area, the forces blocked all the entry and exit points of the area.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A door to door search operation had been launched when this report was filed.
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Feb92019 by News DeskNo Comments

Indian Army to Induct 6000 Snipers Along LOC

INDIA
February 09 The Indian Army is planning to induct 6000 sniper rifles and other modernized equipments along the Line of Control which divides Jammu Kashmir between India and Pakistan. A report published on Daily Excelsior quoting sources said that Army would be inducting about 6000 sniper rifles along LoC in twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara in Kashmir during next few months. “Army has a target of purchasing around 6000 sniper rifles for the soldiers deployed all along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. The induction process has begun with arrival of some of the weapons from global suppliers. As soon as all weapons are received, they will be inducted on the LoC to strengthen capability of the troops during anti-infiltration operations,...
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Feb92019 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir Shuts in Remembrance of Afzal Guru

REGIONAL
February 09 Restrictions have been imposed in most of the towns in the Kashmir valley on Saturday as the valley has shut down from North to South against the hanging of Afzal Guru. Guru was hanged and buried in Delhi’s Tihar Jail after he was convicted of hatching a conspiracy of an attack on Indian parliament. 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 d...
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Feb82019 by News DeskNo Comments

Army Rescues Locals, Organizes Relief for Kund Residents in Kulgam

KULGAM
February  08 Kund Bowl witnessed a major spell of snowfall for the past 48 hrs which triggered avalanches during night 7/8 Feb in two villages of Gagarmandu and Antaarnad. Amidst heavy snowfall, The Army organised a relief patrol the same night and reached the affected villages. They reassured the civilians and helped the local villagers whose houses were buried under avalanche to settle their families. Around 35 houses were confirmed to be buried under the avalanche and yet another village was evacuated during the night. A joint Army and District Administration relief and rescue team was planned during the night. They started opening roads to the affected villages early morning on priority. By afternoon, link up to the affected villages were complete and people were evac...
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Feb82019 by News DeskNo Comments

Jawahar Tunnel Avalanche- 7 Dead Bodies Recovered

REGIONAL
February 08 At least seven dead bodies were recovered from the debris of an avalanche in the rescue operation at Jawahar Tunnel that was started after an avalanche hit the tunnel on Thursday evening. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad (anantnag), Muhammad Younis Mallik told The Kashmiriyat that seven dead bodies were recovered while three persons were rescued alive in the rescue operation since last evening at Jawahar Tunnel. He said that the identity of the deceased persons is being ascertained, adding that the rescue operation is still going on at the tunnel.buy zydena online https://pridedentaloffice.com/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/new/zydena.html no prescription The DC further said that Army, paramilitary, police, SDRF and locals have supported the administration in ma...
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Feb82019 by News DeskNo Comments

Stationary Shop Gutted in Pulwama Fire Incident

PULWAMA
February 08 Skinder Gull A Stationary shop in the Panzgam area in the Pulwama district of South Kashmir was gutted in fire on Friday afternoon. Locals informed The Kashmiriyat that Stationary items worth lakhs of rupees got damaged  in the fire incident. Short-circuiting was stated to be the reason behind the incident. Owner of the shop Feroz Ahmad told The Kashmiriyat that he does not have any source of livelihood as a small short circuit has turned all his dreams into ashes. He requested the authorities to compensate the loss, so that he may start his shop again.
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