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‘I have been shot’: Punjab man’s dire call to his wife during Ganderbal attack

INDIA

Gurmeet Singh, one of the seven persons killed in an attack in Jammu Kashmir’s Ganderbal, was speaking to his wife on the phone when he was struck by a bullet, his father shared on Monday. A doctor from Kashmir and six non-local laborers lost their lives, while five others sustained injuries in the attack at an under-construction tunnel in Gund on Sunday. Gurmeet Singh, 45, hailed from the village of Sakhowal in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district and worked as a construction worker for a company there. “He was speaking to his wife over a mobile phone when this incident took place… He told his wife that he had been hit by a bullet,” said Gurmeet’s father, Dharam Singh. The family was later informed that he had succumbed to his injuries, Dharam Singh explained from Gurdaspur. Gurmeet...

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‘Outrageous’: Hurriyat condemns killings in Ganderbal,Calls for end to violence

INDIA

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and senior members of Hurriyat including Prof Ghani Bhat, Bilal Ghani lone, Masroor Abbas Ansari expressed deep sorrow and grief over the dastardly killings in Gagangeer, Ganderbal. Describing the killings as outrageous, Mirwaiz Umar emphasized that Islam strongly deplores such inhuman acts . “Every life is precious, and to lose lives in this manner is extremely painful,” Mirwaiz said. He further lamented the incident as a grim reminder of the unending cycle of violence and uncertainty that the people of the region have endured for decades. Mirwaiz prayed for the injured, wishing them a speedy recovery, and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones. "May Allah grant s...

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Jammu Kashmir assembly members take oath, Omar Abdullah swears in Kashmiri, retains Ganderbal

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Newly elected members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly were sworn in on Monday by pro-tem speaker Mubarak Gul. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took the oath in Kashmiri, marking a significant moment in the proceedings. Omar Abdullah, 54, was the first to take the oath. Known as a third-generation politician from the Abdullah family, he has faced criticism in the past for his limited proficiency in Kashmiri. Though fluent in English, his early career in the late 1990s highlighted his struggles with Hindi, Urdu, and Kashmiri. During his first term as Chief Minister (2009-2014), Abdullah took language lessons to improve his skills in these vernaculars, leading up to his choice to take the oath in Kashmiri this time. During the assembly oath, Speaker of JK Assembly said t...

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Militant attack in Ganderbal: What is Z Morh tell and why is it strategically important

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On Sunday, militants carried out an attack that killed seven workers, including a doctor, involved in the Z-Morh Tunnel project, a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at ensuring year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. The attack took place at a construction site along the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal district. A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), led by a senior Superintendent of Police, is en route to Gagangir, Jammu Kashmir, where the attack occurred. The NIA is expected to arrive at the site by noon today to begin its investigation. Authorities identified the victims as Dr. Shahnawaz from Budgam, Fayaz Ahmad Lone, and Zahoor Ahmad Lone from Kashmir, alongside migrant workers Gurmeet Singh, Inder Yadav, Mohan Lal, and Jagtar Singh....

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Five shops, ATM damaged, Property worth lakhs lost in Sopore fire

REGIONAL

A devastating fire swept through the main Chowk in north Kashmir's Sopore area of Baramulla district, late Sunday night, destroying five shops and partially damaging an ATM. The blaze resulted in significant financial losses, estimated to be in the lakhs. Eyewitnesses told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the fire broke out late night and quickly spread due to strong winds. An electrical short circuit is believed to have triggered the fire, which damaged the shops and ATM. The cash in the ATM was withdrawn shortly after the incident. They said timely intervention by local fire tenders, assisted by the locals, Police and Indian Army, contained the flames, preventing nearby buildings from being engulfed and potentially saving property worth crores. 'We received a dis...

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‘We were taken hostage, there was no government’: 14 years later, bollywood movie Lamhaa director recalls filming in Kashmir

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Filmmaker Rahul Dholakia has recounted the risks he and his crew faced while shooting the 2010 Bollywood film Lamhaa, starring Sanjay Dutt and Bipasha Basu, in Kashmir. Speaking about the experience, Dholakia revealed that they were held hostage for over four hours, a situation he attributed to the unrest in 2010 during the first term of Omar Abdullah as Chief Minister. In an interview with casting director Mukesh Chhabra on Mashable India, Dholakia described the difficulties they encountered amid the tense atmosphere in Kashmir, including his decision to mislead actress Bipasha Basu into filming during a curfew. He said, "I was adamant about shooting Lamhaa in Kashmir. There was no government, and terrorists were everywhere," Pertinently, an elected government established and ...

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Doctor, Five migrant workers killed in militant attack in Kashmir

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A doctor and five migrant workers lost their lives when militants opened fire at a construction site in Gagangir, Ganderbal district, Jammu Kashmir, according to official sources on Sunday. NDTV reported that the casualty count might rise as several others were injured in the attack. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the incident, calling it a "dastardly and cowardly" act. "The casualty figure from the Gagangir attack is not final, as several injured labourers, both local and non-local, are being treated. I pray for their full recovery, with the more seriously injured being referred to SKIMS, Srinagar," he posted on X. The militants targeted a camp housing labourers from a private company working on an under-construction tunnel in the Gund area. Security forces, including pol...

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Update: Two labourers killed, two injured during militant attack in Ganderbal

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Two labourers were killed and two others injured in a militant attack in the Ganderbal district of Kashmir on Sunday. The attack took place in the Gagangeer area of Sonamarg, targeting workers engaged in a key infrastructure project involving the construction of a tunnel in the Gund region. According to officials, militants opened fire at the camp where the labourers, employed by a private construction company, were stationed. Two labourers were killed instantly, while two others sustained injuries. The government forces, including police and army personnel, have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to apprehend the attackers. Condemning the attack, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, expressed his grief on social media, stating: “Very sad ne...

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Militants attack non-local labourers in Ganderbal area, casualities feared

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Suspected militants evening attacked non local labourers in the Gagangeer of Ganderbal's Sonmarg area. Official sources confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday evening, militants attacked non local labourers in the Ganderbal district. At least two labourers working in tunnel project at Z Morh Tunnel were injured and immediately rushed to the nearby hospital for treatment. Security forces swiftly responded to the incident, cordoning off the area as they launched an operation to locate the attackers.

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Stray dog attack claims life of elderly man, Injures four in Budgam

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A tragic stray dog attack in Budgam's Manchowa area, Central Kashmir, claimed the life of a 70-year-old man and injured four others early Sunday morning. According to officials, the attack occurred around 6 am as locals were heading to their fields. Among the five injured was Khazir Mohammad Magrey, aged 70, who later succumbed to his injuries. The other four victims have been admitted to a local hospital for treatment. Residents are now urging authorities to address the stray dog menace, warning that such incidents may continue if no immediate action is taken. They expressed that today's tragedy should serve as a critical wake-up call for officials to implement effective solutions.