July 2024 - Page 13 of 28 - The Kashmiriyat

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Two militants killed in encounter along LoC in Kupwara

REGIONAL

Two militants have been killed in the ongoing encounter along the Line of Control in Kupwara's Keran sector on Thursday, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the encounter took place following inputs about the movement of militants along the LoC in Keran sector. He said that bodies are yet to be retrieved, as the operation is ongoing—(KNO)

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U.P: Temple Pujari breaks Ganesh idol, blames Muslim boys

INDIA

A temple priest was arrested after he filed a police complaint blaming two Muslim boys for breaking Ganesh Idol inside a temple in Uttar Pradesh, Police said. According to an officer of UP Police, the incident took place on Tuesday (July 16), at Taulihawa in Barhni block in Siddharth Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh, when a temple priest named Kricharam had registered a complaint with Police accusing two Muslim boys of vandalizing a temple idol. "Pujari Kricharam had accused two Muslim boys named Manan and Sonu of vandalizing the Ganesh idol at the said temple. Upon the complaint, Police registered a complaint vide the number 94/2024 in the Police station under the sections 298, 115 of BNS and launched an investigation," the Police officer said. A team of officials was formed to in...

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Kupwara encounter: One militant killed, operation continues

REGIONAL

One militant has been killed during an exchange of gunfire in Keran area of North Kashmir's Kupwara after an infiltration bid was foiled. Reliable sources told Srinagar based agency Kashmir Scroll that an exchange of fire took place between security forces and militants at Keran area of Kupwara district in which one terrorist has been killed so far. They said that the exchange of fire started after Security forces including 06 RR and Kupwara Police have received input of infiltration in the Keran area following which operation was started.(KS) Further details are awaited.

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Woman dies after falling from tree in Baramulla

REGIONAL

A woman from Baramulla died after falling from a tree in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday late evening. An official said that Afroza Begum (40), wife of Mohammad Maqbool Lone, a resident of Satarteran Baramulla, fell from a tree and sustained injuries. The injured woman was initially taken to SDH Tangmarg for treatment and later referred to JVC Hospital Srinagar, where she succumbed to her injuries. Meanwhile, proceedings in this regard have been initiated. (KS)

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Encounter breaks out near LoC in Kupwara

REGIONAL

The government forces on Thursday claimed that an encounter broke out near the Line of Control. As per reports, the encounter started between infiltrated militants and government forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran Sector of Kupwara district. Details emerging.

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Fresh batch of 4,383 Yatris departs for Amarnath

REGIONAL

Early Thursday, officials reported that a new group of 4,383 pilgrims departed from a base camp here for the Amarnath shrine in the southern Kashmir Himalayas. The 21st batch included 1,086 women and eight children, departing Bhagwati Nagar base camp in 157 vehicles at 3:15 am. Of these, 2,682 pilgrims will travel the traditional 48-km route from Pahalgam in Anantnag district, while 1,701 have chosen the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district. As per official figures, During the past 19 days, more than 350,000 devotees received 'Darshan' inside the Amarnath cave shrine. The annual Yatra to this Himalayan cave shrine in Anantnag district in Kashmir, has been proceeding peacefully. Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are ensuring security along the...

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Former General Secretary of Bar Association Kashmir booked under PSA

REGIONAL

Senior advocate and former general secretary of Jammu Kashmir High Court Bar Association Mohammad Ashraf Bhat was arrested from his residence here and booked under the Public Safety Act, officials said on Thursday. Bhat was arrested from his residence in Rawalpora area of the city late on Wednesday night and booked under the PSA, they said. The former general secretary of the Bar Association was shifted to Kathua jail in Jammu region. Bhat is the third senior functionary of the Bar Association to be arrested. While former Bar president Nazir Ahmad Ronga was arrested last week and booked under the PSA, another former president of the lawyers’ body Mian Abdul Qayoom was arrested last month in connection with the murder of Advocate Babar Qadri by terrorists in 2020.–(PTI)

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Assembly elections: Top BJP leaders to visit J-K for comprehensive public outreach in August

REGIONAL

Top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will visit Jammu Kashmir starting in the first week of August as part of a comprehensive public outreach program, as per news agency Kashmir News Service. This initiative, led by the BJP high command, aims to engage with residents and address their concerns within the Union Territory. Sources indicate that these visits, strategically planned ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for September, will cover both Jammu and Kashmir divisions, with a particular focus on the Jammu region where the BJP has substantial influence. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister and Election Incharge for J&K BJP, recently expressed the party’s confidence in forming the next government in the region. "With the dedication of party workers and the faith of ...

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Encounter breaks out in Doda; two army troopers injured

REGIONAL

Two army troopers have been injured during the ongoing encounter between government forces and militants in Zadan area of Kastigarh in Doda district. Quoting officials, local news agency, GNS reported that suspicious movement was observed by the army near LHS Zada. "During searches, contact was established with militants which triggered a gunfight," the official said. During initial gunfight, two army troopers were injured and were immediately shifted to nearby hospital, he said. Till this report was being filed, operation in the area was still underway. More details follow.(GNS)

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Some mischievous elements took law in their hands on 8th Muharram: IGP Kashmir

REGIONAL

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdi said that on 8th Muharram, some mischievous elements took law in their own hands forcing the police act against them. “Our prime motive has been to facilitate all the Muharram processions. We were in touch with organisers and volunteers to ensure smooth passage of all Muharram processions. But some mischievous elements took law in their hands on 8th Muharram forcing us to act,” he said while talking to reporters at Zadibal. The IGP, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that police were probing the matter. In reply to a query, he said since investigations are on, it won’t be feasible to elaborate further. Pertinently, some mourners were detained by police for violating the “terms and conditions” on Muharram 8th...