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Protests Hit Gurez After Man Dies Allegedly in Army Camp- “Ascertaining Details”, Says Army

Protests Hit Gurez After Man Dies Allegedly in Army Camp- “Ascertaining Details”, Says Army

REGIONAL
A 50 year old man died mysteriously inside an army camp in Tarbal area which is 26 kilometers away from district headquarter Gurez in North Kashmir’s Banipora district. The death of the man sparked protest in Bagroor area prompting administration to snap the mobile network. Locals alleged that man died in army custody while Srinagar based Defense Spokesperson Emron Musavi told news agency Kashmir News Trust that civil and police teams have rushed to spot to ascertain the facts. “It will be too early to shed light on the incident at this stage. We are ascertaining the facts and will share the details with you,” he said adding that deceased is a 52-year-old man. Locals alleged that Muhammad Abdullah Hajam was in the custody of 36 RR at Tarbal where he died. A police official from...
Israel tortures Palestinian female prisoners: PLO group

Israel tortures Palestinian female prisoners: PLO group

INTERNATIONAL
Israel tortures and abuses female Palestinian detainees in its jails, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)-run Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees’ Affairs said Thursday. The group said 40 female detainees are experiencing harsh conditions and brutal investigation sessions at the prison. Female detainees are suffering psychological torture and deprivation of basic necessities, it said. The group cited testimony from Mona Qa’dan, 50, from Jenin in Northern West Bank, who was detained three months ago. Qa’dan was subjected to 20-hour interrogation sessions for 22 consecutive days from 8.30 a.m. until 4 a.m. where she was handcuffed and had to endure being cursed at by Israeli investigators and threats to arrest family members. She was held in a dirty cell with high h...
Kashmir: 300 Militants present at 14 launch pads across LoC

Kashmir: 300 Militants present at 14 launch pads across LoC

INDIA, REGIONAL, What's Hot
With Pakistan reactivating militant camps along the Line of Control (LoC) and re-emergence of the Al Badr outfit, militancy activities are expected to increase in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming weeks. Government sources said 225-250 militants  are present across the Line of Control and an additional 30-40 militants along the International Border. Militants have been identified in 14 launch pads. There are launchpads in Tangdhar, Nowgam, Uri, Poonch and Pallanwala areas. There are two launchpads each in Machal, Krishna Ghati and Nowshera areas and three in Bhimber Gali. These are also known potential infiltration routes. Most of the militants are in the launchpad north of the Pir Panjal hills, their number between 150-165. There are areas 75-85 to the south of the Pir Panjal hills...
An IED Expert and Planner of Pulwama Attack, Close Aide of Azhar Masood Killed in Pulwama Encounter

An IED Expert and Planner of Pulwama Attack, Close Aide of Azhar Masood Killed in Pulwama Encounter

INDIA, INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL
A top Pakistani Militant associated with the banned Militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) involved in the Pulwama attack was gunned down in Jammu Kashmir's Pulwama district, a senior police officer said on Saturday. Abu Saifullah, also known as Adnan, Ismail and Lambu and was active in the Valley since 2017, was killed along with another militant at Hangalmarg in Tral in Pulwama district. The official said, "He was involved in several attacks including the Pulwama attack of February 14, 2019.buy premarin online https://pridedentaloffice.com/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/new/premarin.html no prescription Adnan was a very strong aide of Rauf Azhar, Maulana Masood Azhar and Amma's Pakistan-based top JeM." He was an expert in vehicle-borne IEDs, which are used regularly in Afghani...
28 Drug Peddlers Booked in One Month: Sopore Police

28 Drug Peddlers Booked in One Month: Sopore Police

REGIONAL
In a major success against drug menace, Sopore Police on Friday claimed to have booked 28 drug peddlers in last one month. A police spokesperson in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that Sopore police in continuation of war against notorious drug peddlers during the current month of June to July have arrested at least 28 drug peddlers at different checking points. He said that 13 NDPS cases have been registered in this regard and accused involved have been behind the bars. Station House Officer (SHO) Sopore Khalid Fayaz appealed people to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. “Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law,” he said—(KNO)
Ten Animals Charred to Death in Rajouri Blaze

Ten Animals Charred to Death in Rajouri Blaze

REGIONAL
At least 10 domestic animals were charred to death in a massive blaze that broke out in a cattle shed at Chowkiya village of Darhaal Tehsil in Rajouri district.buy desyrel online buy desyrel no prescription Reports reaching the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the cattle shed caught fire after natural lightning hit the area in the intervening night of Thursday-Friday. At least 10 goats were charred to death while around half a dozen animals suffered burn injuries, reports said, adding that the cattle shed belonging to Muhammad Ali Aksar got reduced to ashes as well—(KNO)
IED Recovered on Jammu-Rajouri National Highway

IED Recovered on Jammu-Rajouri National Highway

REGIONAL
Vehicular traffic on Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway was suspended for around 3 hours on Saturday after an security forces recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the crucial road link. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) this morning, a specific information was received by police that suspicious moment has taken place in Dalogra area along highway in Rajouri. "Traffic was immediately suspended and an operation was launched during which the security forces detected an IED improvised," the officials said. They said that the bomb disposal squad (BDS) of police diffused the IED while entire area is under Cordon and searches are going on—(KNO)
Can’t Post a Cop Each for Every Girl’s Safety: Goa Minister

Can’t Post a Cop Each for Every Girl’s Safety: Goa Minister

INDIA
Days after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was slammed by the Opposition for blaming parents for the rape of two minors on a beach, Goa’s Arts and Culture Minister Govind Gaude on Friday said that it was logistically not possible for a government to post policemen to guard every girl in the state. “The problem is, if one has to post a policeman for every person, every girl, how many police will we require? This is what it is. Government is not running away from responsibility. Government is protecting. Government is there with the people,” Gaude told reporters on the side lines of the ongoing Monsoon Session of the state Legislative Assembly. Gaude, who is also a lone independent MLA supporting the BJP-led coalition government, also said that protection of minor children was a joint res...
30 Cattle Transgress Line of Control in Kashmir- Locals Appeal Officials to Bring them Back

30 Cattle Transgress Line of Control in Kashmir- Locals Appeal Officials to Bring them Back

REGIONAL
At least 30 cattle in Baduaab village of Gurez in North Kashmir's Bandipora district have crossed over the Line of Control (LoC) while locals appealed to the government to help them in bringing back the cattle. Locals from Tulail valley told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that 30 cattle have crossed over the LoC in Baduaab village which is very close to the border. “We have been waiting since morning for the cattle's return,” they said. “The cattle were up in the pastures for grazing when they crossed the border.” Locals said that their livelihood is solely dependent on these animals as they are using them for ploughing fields and for sowing different types of crops to secure the necessities of life. The locals appealed to the government to help them bring the cat...
Top JeM commander Lamboo Killed in Pulwama Encounter: Police

Top JeM commander Lamboo Killed in Pulwama Encounter: Police

REGIONAL
One of the two militants killed in a forest area of Namibian and Marsar on Saturday morning has been identified as top Jaish-e-Muhamad commander Lamboo, police said. "Top most #Pakistani militant affiliated with JeM outfit Lamboo killed in today’s #encounter. Identification of second one being ascertained. #Congratulations to Army & @AwantiporPolice," Kashmir zone police tweeted as per news agency—KashmirNews Observer (KNO) Earlier, a senior police officer told KNO that two militants were killed while as the search operation was on in the area. "Exact location of #encounter is between Namibian & Marsar, general area #Dachigam forest," the police had tweeted. Earlier, an official said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO...