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Body of Abducted Policeman Found in Kulgam

KULGAM
July 21 The Bullet ridden body of the kidnapped policeman was found just now near Oudipora Batpora area in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Mohammed Saleem Shah, a resident of Ashmuji area was arrested by suspected Militants late night on Friday. They said that Saleem was kidnapped by suspected Militants when he was on a leave from his training at his home in matalhama area of Quimoh in South kashmir's Kulgam district. As per locals he was returning after fishing from a nearby pond at 9 pm when some gunmen appeared and abducted him and asked his friend to leave.

Search Operation Launched in Kulgam Area after Gunshots

KULGAM
July 21 A Search operation has been launched in Redwani bala area of South Kashmir's Kulgam District on Saturday afternoon. Police officials confirmed that Gunshots were heard around the redwani belt in South Kashmir's Quimoh area in Kulgam District. The Forces, as per locals, have launched a massive search operation in the fields around Redwani area and a huge presence of Indian Army can be seen moving around the area. They said 4-6 gunshots were heard around 3:30 pm this afternoon after which forces arrived into the village. Details emerging.

Door to Door Search Operation Launched in Achabal Area

ISLAMABAD
July  21 A Cordon and Search operation has been launched at of Najar Mohallah, Check areas of Achabal of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District on Saturday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 199 RR of Indian Army, CRPF  and Jammu Kashmir police jointly launched the cordon and search operation in the locality. Following a specific input about Militant movement, the troops have launched a CASO  in the area. A Local told The Kashmiriyat that the search operation is still going on as hundreds of troopers are conducting a door to door search operation. Details emerging.

Massive Search Operation Launched in Mattan After Militant Attack

ISLAMABAD
July 21 A Massive Search Operation has been launched by Jammu Kashmir Police and 3 RR of Indian Army in Bumzoo area of South Kashmir's Islamabad District. The Operation was launched after suspected Militants attacked a patrol party of CRPF at the KP Road area of the district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the operation has been launched to find the attackers who are believed to be hiding in the area. The operation was going on when this report was filed.

Gunshots Heard in Mattan

ISLAMABAD
July 21 Massive gunshots have been heard around Bumzoo at Mattan area in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district in South Kashmir. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that massive gunshots were heard in the area which created panic in the area. As per initial reports suspected Militant fired upon a CRPF Party near Nambal area in Mattan. Police officials told The Kashmiriyat that Militants attacked 90 BN CRPF near Bumzoo area of Islamabad, but nobody was injured in the attack.

Early Morning CASO Launched in Shopian Area

SHOPIAN
July  21 A Cordon and Search operation has been launched at of Kanullar area of South Kashmir's Shopian District on Friday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 55 RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police jointly launched the cordon and search operation in the locality. Following a specific input about Militant movement, the troops have launched a door to door search operation in the area. Details emerging.

Aerial Firing to Disperse Protesters in Zainapora Shopian

SHOPIAN
July 20 Intense Clashes have erupted on Friday afternoon in the Wachi Zainapora area of Shopian District in South Kashmir. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that the clashes began after scores of youth started throwing stones on a Army vehicle that passed through the area. The troops tried to chase away the protesting youth and when the protesters regrouped the Army fired in the air to disperse the protesters. However the clashes were going on when this report was filed.

CASO Launched in Melhora Shopian

SHOPIAN
July  20 A Cordon and Search operation has been launched at of Khah Mohallah of Melhoora area in South Kashmir's Shopian District on Friday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 55 RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police jointly launched the cordon and search operation in the locality. Following a specific input about Militant movement, the troops have launched a door to door search operation in the area. Details emerging.

Another Educated Youth Joins Militant Ranks

SHOPIAN
July 20 Another Youth from South Kashmir has joined Militant ranks making him one of the at least hundred youth to have joined Militant ranks this year. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Syed Ruban, a son of Syed Hussain Shah has joined Militant outfit, Jaish e Muhammad. The 21 year old, a graduate was missing from his home in Nazneenpora area of South Kashmir's Shopian District. South Kashmir have been joining Militancy swiftly since the three encounters of April 01 when 13 Militants were killed in a single day. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that they're checking the authenticity of the photo that has appeared on the internet.

Another CASO Launched in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD
July 2 The Indian Army's 19RR and Jammu Kashmir Police have launched a massive Cordon and search operation in Anderwan and Shalnad Villages of Kokernag area in South Kashmir's Islamabad. Officials confirmed that the CASO was launched following specific inputs about Militant movement in the villages. The Forces have cordoned off the villages and sealed the entry and exit points before initiating a search operation in the area. This is pertinently the second CASO launched in the district since morning, a CASO is also going on in Krangsoo, Mattan area of the District.