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Son of PDP MLA occupies Masjid Land, Dooru People Demand Action

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July 27 Hundreds of people on Friday protested against the illegal accusation of Auqaf land by the son of the ex PDP vice president, Sartaj Madani. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that people holding the placards, "Put Sartaj Madani Behind Bars" started marching from Dooru Jamia Masjid and demanded punishment against the "illegal occupation" of Auqaf land by a son of Madni identified as Aroot. The President of Auqaf committee Masood Bodha while speaking to The Kashmiriyat alleged that Aroot has illegally occupied the Masjid land. "Today we have protested against the illegal occupation of the land to press for the demand that they leave the Masjid land," he said. He warned that if the person does not leave the Masjid land, they will intensify their protests. A PDP Spokes...

Stone Throwing Clashes at Dialgam, Lal Chowk in Islamabad (Anantnag)

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July 26 Intense Clashes have erupted in Dialgam and Lal chowk area of  Islamabad township of South Kashmir on Thursday evening. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that hundreds of youth shouting pro Freedom and pro Islam slogans threw stones on Government Forces deployed in the areas. The Forces fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesting youth, however the clashes were going on when this report was filed.

Update: 5 CRPF men Injured- Massive Search operation Underway

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July 26 Suspected Militants hurled a grenade on a CRPF patrol near Goriwan area in Bijbehara of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district on Thursday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that militants hurled a grenade on a party of 90 BN of CRPF men deployed on highway near Goriwan in which five CRPF men received injuries. The CRPF troops were rushed to the nearby Sub District hospital after which troops immediately laid down a siege around the area. Hospital sources confirmed the identity of injured as Pankaj Kumar, Nitin Kumar, B Kumar, Ominder Singh and Yoginder Singh. The operation was launched to nab the attackers, Officials told The Kashmiriyat.

CASO Launched in Islamabad Area

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July 25 A Cordon and Search Operation has been launched in Sheikhpora of Veer area in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district on Wednesday evening. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched the anti Militancy operation after receiving an input about Militant movement in the area. The CASO has been launched after all the entry and exit points to the area were sealed. Details Emerging. Earlier an encounter in which two Militants were killed had erupted in the district's main town.buy antabuse online buy antabuse no prescription

Intense Clashes in Islamabad township

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July 25 Intense clashes erupted in many areas of Islamabad township of South Kashmir on Wednesday after restrictions were lifted across the township. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that hundreds of youth hit the streets after restrictions were lifted post the encounter that had erupted in the township early morning on Wednesday. Clashes began at Janglat Mandi, Kadipora, Ganjiwara, Dialgam and many areas as youth hit the streets throwing stones on Government Forces. The troops in retaliation fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesting youth, eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat.

Restrictions Continue in Islamabad Despite Closure of Gunfight

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July 25 Strict restrictions continue in Islamabad township despite that fact that gunfight has been declared over by Government Forces on Wednesday. Sources informed The Kashmiriyat that restrictions will continue in the township of Islamabad today as a preventive measure. Two Militants, One from Doda and another one from Kulgam were killed in the encounter that raged early morning in Kotwal Gali of Islamabad township. Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in the township and concertina wires were placed at many spots outside and inside the township to restrict public movement into the town. Mobile Internet and Train services were also immediately suspended.

2 Brothers, Owner of House where Encounter was held taken into Detention

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July 25 Two members of the house, Abid and Tariq Khan sons of Nazir Ahmed Khan, the owner of the house where an encounter raged in Islamabad township have been taken into detention. Family Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Tariq, who is a driver by profession has been arrested allegedly from the township just now. Abid who is a shopkeeper has also been taken into detention along with his father, Nazir Ahmed Khan who has served more than 15 years in prison. An encounter raged in South Kashmir's Islamabad township early morning on Wednesday when Government Forces laid a siege at the Kotwal Gali locality. Two Militants have been killed in the gunfight, "Army tried to minimise collateral damage during the encounter as the area is densely populated," an army official told The Kas...

Intense Clashes Erupt in Islamabad Township

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July 25 Intense Clashes have erupted on new bypass (Mehandi Kadal to Ashajipora road) in Islamabad township of South Kashmir on Wednesday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that hundreds of youth shouting pro Freedom and pro Islam slogans threw stones on Government Forces. Government Forces are engaged in a gunfight with Militants trapped in a house of Mehmaan Mohallah in Lal chowk area of Islamabad (Anantnag) township. The Forces fired aerial shots and tear smoke shells to disperse the protesting youth, however the clashes were going on when this report was filed. No Clashes have been reported from anywhere else in the township.

Encounter Over at Islamabad-2 Bodies, 2 Weapons Recovered- Full Story

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July 25 Two Militants have been killed in the encounter  between Militants and Government Forces at Kotwal Gali in Lal Chowk area of South Kashmir's Islamabad township. An encounter pertinently raged in the township after a gap of more than 12 years. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that 1 RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police and 162 BN and 40 BN of CRPF jointly launched the Anti Militancy operation around 1 am. The Encounter started when Militants fired on a patrolling party of Government forces who had laid a cordon around Lal Chowk area around 4: 20 am. Two Militants are believed to be trapped in a house in the area, Sources told The Kashmiriyat. Massive firing is on from both the sides as the house of a local is under siege, the inmates of the house have been ...

Massive Firing heard in Islamabad Township- Internet Suspended

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July 25 Massive firing and blasts are being heard in the Islamabad township in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) township early morning on Wednesday. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that massive firing is being heard in the township since 4 am after which internet services were immediately suspended. The Police officials said that they do not have any information about any firing incident.