October 2021 - Page 49 of 49

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‘Dream of one nation, one law, one symbol fulfilled’: Home ministry report on J-K after Art-370

INDIA

The ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said that the ‘dream of one nation, one law and one symbol’ has been fulfilled with the removal of provisions of Article 370, diluted by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Central government on 5 August 2019 amid months-long government imposed lockdown and communication blackout in Jammu and Kashmir. A 38-page report, shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs on its official website, has been highlighting the development works that have been “taken up by the government post dilution of Article 370” and claim that the abrogation of special status of the region was fulfillment of dream of “founder of BJP”. The MHA claims that the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir did not see development at par with rest of the country due to the presence of Arti...

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Kuwait Parliamentarians Urge Global Community to Ask India to Stop Persecution of Muslims

INDIA, INTERNATIONAL

The Arab World has also taken notice of the alleged atrocities being perpetuated by Hindutva radical elements on Muslims, Christians and weaker sections in the country. Members of the Kuwait Parliament on Thursday urged the international, humanitarian, human rights and Islamic organizations to immediately work to stop the Indian authorities’ actions and restore security to Indian Muslims. Members of the Kuwaiti National Assembly have condemned the “atrocities committed by the Indian authorities and Hindu extremist groups against the Muslim community”. Middle East Monitor reported that the Kuwaiti MPs issued a joint statement in this regard and expressed their deep anguish over the happenings in India. They said “in the wake of the wave of violence and discrimination committed agai...

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21-Day-Old Militant likely Killed in Shopian Encounter

REGIONAL

Meer Irfan The encounter in the Shopian district that raged early on Friday morning has ended with the killing of one Militant, officials said Friday. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, an official had earlier said that on Friday morning Militants fired upon forces during a cordon and search operation in Rakhama area of Shopian. During the exchange of gunfire, one Militant has been killed, he said. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the slain Militant has been identified as 23-year-old Mujeeb Lone son of Mohd Amin Lone resident of Redwani Bala area of Kulgam. They said that Mujeeb was active since the 9th day of September, 2021.

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Militant Killed in Ongoing Encounter in Shopian

REGIONAL

Meer Irfan One Militant has been killed in an encounter that raged between government forces and militants in Rakhama area of South Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday morning. An official speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that the Government Forces including Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force and Jammu Kashmir Police had jointly launched a cordon and search operation in the area. During the cordon, he said, the hiding Militants opened fire on forces around 5 AM, to which the forces retaliated. During the exchange of gunfire, one Militant has been killed, who is yet to be identified, the official said. As per the locals from the area, the firing has stopped, however massive searches are still underway.