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Encounter Rages in Bijbehara

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November 23 An early morning encounter broke out between militants and goverment forces in Sekipora area of Bijbhera in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district on Friday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a joint team of army's 3RR and Jammu Kashmir Police launched a cordon and search operation in Sekipora around 2 am. During the searches the holed up militants fired upon goverment forces triggering an encounter. SSP Anantnag Altaf Khan told a news agency that contact had been established with militants. "Two to three Militants are trapped in a residential house at Sekipora area and massive exchange of gunfire was on," sourc3s told The Kashmiriyat. Details emerging.

Militants Killed Hurriyat Leader Hafeezulah, Claims Police

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November 20 The Jammu Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed that the militants killed the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat leader in Budroo area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District. Police as per a statement said that the militants barged inside the residential house of Hafezullah Mir at Budoora Achabal and fired indiscriminately at him. “In this incident, Hafeezullah sustained critical gunshot wounds and was evacuated to a nearby hospital where he succumbed.” Mir was district president of the pro-freedom organization Tehreek e Hurriyat led by Geelani. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of law and initiated investigation in the matter, it added. Meanwhile as per reporters Mir Hafeezulah had been receiving threats through phone calls, He had warned that if ...

Hurriyat Activist, Hafizullah Shot Dead In Islamabad (Anantnag)

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November 20 Unknown gunmen shot at a Hurriyat activist in Badoora area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District on Tuesday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Mir Hafizullah of Geelani led Hurriyat was shot at by unknown gunmen in Badoora area of Achabal in Islamabad (Anantnag) District. Hafizullah was shot and later shifted to Jangalat Mandi Hospital in Islamabad for treatment, where the Doctors told The Kashmiriyat that he was brought dead to the hospital. Police officials speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that Police has reached the spot and they are verifying the details of the incident.(The Kashmiriyat)

Nocturnal Door to Door Search Operation in Verinag Area

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November 18 Following a specific input about Militant movement, the Government Forces jointly launched a cordon and search operation in the Doodwangan area of Verinag in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District. On Sunday Night, the forces including 19 RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir police sealed all the entry and exit points to this Verinag area.buy xenical online buy xenical no prescription Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this locality and are conducting a search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed.

CASO Launched in the Native of Basit Mir in Islamabad (anantnag) Area

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November 17 The Government on Saturday launched a cordon and search operation in Pushwara area of South Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag) District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday, the forces including 1RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police sealed all the entry and exit points to the area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Khanabal locality and are conducting a search operation in the areas. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat)

Bears Attacks Woman in Shangus Area

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November 17 Sheikh Nadeem On Saturday afternoon, two bears attacked a lady in the Shangus area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District while she was working in her field. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that Nabiza Banoo wife of Mohammed Ibrahim Bhat was working in her orchard when two bears attacked her resulting into grievous injuries to the Lady. The Locals rushed to help and chased away the bears and rushed the injured lady to the nearby hospital. A team of wildlife has reached the spot and caught hold of one bear while they were trying to locate the second one when this report was filed.

Fayaz Sodagar Wins Bar Elections for the 6th Time in Islamabad (Anantnag)

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November 14 Pro Freedom lawyer, Advocate Fayaz Ahmed Sodagar has been appointed as the President of the bar council of Islamabad (Anantnag) for the sixth time. In the freshly concluded elections  Advocate Fayaz Ahmad Sodagar has been elected as President of Bar Association while Muzamil Ahmad Rather has been elected as secretary. Fayaz Sodagar defeated his rival candidate Abid Mushtaq Malik while as Muzammil Rather defeated Mubashir Ahmad Shah for the post of the Secretary. The elections were conducted on Monday under the supervision of the Election Authority of Bar Association Islamabad (Anantnag) which later on announced the election results and also gave oath of office to the elected President and Secretary. Senior Advocate Syed Mujeeb u Rehman on this occasion congratula...

Army School Bus Meet Accident in Pahalgam- 7 Students Injured

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November 12 A School bus on Monday afternoon while leaving from the school met with an accident In Lidru area of South Kashmir's Pahalgam Area. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a bus of Army Goodwill School, Pahalgam skidded off the road and met with an accident resulting into injuries to seven school students. The Bus accident occurred at Lidru area of Pahalgam in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District. The Locals rushed to the spot and rescued the injured students who have been shifted to Pahalgam hospital. A Police official confirmed the incident and said the school students have received minor injuries

Another Panchayat Ghar Set Ablaze in Islamabad (anantnag) Area

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November 11 A panchayat ghar set was ablaze by unknown persons at Bul Bul nowgam area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (anantnag) District on Sunday night. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that flames emerged from a panchayat Ghar located in the Bul Bul Nowgam area late on Sunday evening triggering panic in the area. The fire tenders were soon rushed to the spot and are on job to douse off the fire, a Police officials told The Kashmiriyat. Sources said that the building suffered massive damage in the fire and said, "Fire Fighters are on job to bring the fire under control," a Local said. This is at least the 12th Incident of such buildings being set ablaze in the past two months.

Man Found dead in His house in Islamabad (Anantnag) Area

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November 11 Sheikh Nadeem/ Waris Shah The dead body of a 30 year old man was found lying at his home under mysterious circumstances at Deesu Locality of Dakusm in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the dead body of Bilal Ahmed Mir son of Abdul Gani Mir was found lying inside his house at Daksum area of South Kashmir on Sunday Morning. "The dead body of Bilal was found lying inside his house, we are still investigating the matter," A Police official told The Kashmiriyat. He said that it was too early to conclude that it was a case of suicide.