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Encounter Rages in Kashmir’s Kulgam

Encounter Rages in Kashmir’s Kulgam

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An Encounter broke out between government forces and militants at Khur in Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam district on Monday morning. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in the area by joint team of forces including 34 RR, CRPF and Kulgam Police on specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area in wee hours of Monday.buy vilitra generic buy vilitra generic An official said that, after trapping the militants, they were asked to surrender, however, opened fire, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter. Sources said that two militants are believed to be trapped.
Live bomb Found in Kulgam, Defused

Live bomb Found in Kulgam, Defused

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The Government forces on Saturday morning found a live hand grenade in the Chawalgam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, which was later defused. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the grenade was detected by paramilitary forces (CRPF) esrlt morning in the area, after which a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was rushed to the spot. The device was destroyed without causing any damage, CRPF Assistant Commandant , Gul Junaid Khan, said. He said that grenade was detected by a patrol party of 173 Battalion of CRPF in Chawalgam at morning hours, which was later successfully defused. "Investigations in this regard are underway,” the officer added.
Policeman shot Dead in Kashmir’s Kulgam

Policeman shot Dead in Kashmir’s Kulgam

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Suspected militants on Saturday afternoon shot dead a police man at Frisal area of Kulgam district of South Kashmir. A Police official said that a head Constable while maning a checkpoint at Frisal area was injured when militants after lobbing a grenade, opened firing indiscriminately. “The injured Policeman was immediately rushed to the nearby hospital, but he died on way,” a police official said. A massive manhunt has been launched in the area to nab the attackers.
Encounter Rages in Kashmir’s Kulgam

Encounter Rages in Kashmir’s Kulgam

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May 29 An encounter has raged  between militants and Government forces at Tarzoo area of in Mohammad pora area of South Kashmir's Kulgam District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat  that a team of 9 RR, jammu kashmir police and 18 BN of CRPF was fired upon by Militants in the Mohammad pora area, after which the Army retaliated to the firing. The Forces retaliated and the exchange of fire triggering an encounter, Officials told The Kashmiriyat that two to three Militants are believed to be trapped at the site of the encounter, while the firing at the encounter site is still going on. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that the firing started around 0400 AM. Meanwhile Internet Services have been snapped in Kulgam district of South Kashmir Details emerging. (The Kashmiriyat)
Gunshots Heard During CASO in Kulgam

Gunshots Heard During CASO in Kulgam

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May 29 A few Gunshots have been heard during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Zangalpora area of South Kashmir's Kulgam District. Reports reaching to The Kashmiriyat said that a joint team of Army RR, CRPF and Special Operation Group (SOG) the area. A police Source Confirmed the incident and said that the cordon was launched following inputs about the Movement of some suspected militants. The searches operation was underway in the village when this report was last filed.
Thousands Gather for funeral of Slain Militant in Islamabad (Anantnag)

Thousands Gather for funeral of Slain Militant in Islamabad (Anantnag)

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April 25 Suhail Dar People from nooks and corners despite strict restrictions imposed in the Islamabad (anantnag) township have flooded the KP road area of this South Kashmir township to offer the funeral prayers of the slain Militant Faisal Nazir. From Shopian, Kulgam too, people have gathered here in large numbers amid intense pro Independence and Anti India sloganeering in the ground where Faisal's body lay. At around 7:30 PM, the body of Faisal reached his home where his mother and father, Nazir Ahmed who is a Policeman burst into tears. Faisal who had joined Militant outfit Jaish e Muhammad a month ago was killed in an encounter at Kachwan forests of Kokernag area in South Kashmir's Islamabad (anantnag) District. The encounter was jointly conducted by troopers from I...
1 Militant Killed During ongoing Encounter in Kulgam

1 Militant Killed During ongoing Encounter in Kulgam

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May 22 One unidentified militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter with government forces at Gopalpora of kulgam district. Officials confirming the encounter said that a joint team of Government forces including 34 RR and SOG launched search Operation in the area following credible inputs about the presence of militants in the area. As forces intensified search operation towards a suspected spot, militants opened fire triggered encounter. In this exchange of gunfire, one militant has been killed, the official said, adding that, the cordon is still in place as more Militants are believed to be holed up in the area. Meanwhile the exchange of fire has stopped as per locals. Mobile internet services have been Snapped in South Kashmir's Shopian Kulgam Districts.

Hailstorm Damages Apple Orchards In Kulgam

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May 01 Umaisar Ganie Hailstorm on Wednesday damaged several areas of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that heavy hailstorm in second half of day caused heavy damage to apple orchards and vegetable fields. As per news reports, the affected areas include Magzam, KB Pora, Mirwani, Gandwani, Nihama, Harwath, Jaibal, Hallan, Tangmarg and many other areas. We request government to assess the loss and compensate us accordingly,” a group of affected farmers said.

2 Minor Boys injured as Shell goes off Kulgam Area

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May 01 Two boys have been injured after a shell exploded in Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that two young boys identified as Shahid and Ikhlaq were injured when they were playing with an un-exploded shell in the area. The duo was shifted to nearby PHC for treatment from where they were shifted to Kulgam’s district hospital for advanced treatment. Officials at Damhal’s Primary Health Care upon being contacted by The Kashmiriyat said that Shahid has sustained injuries on his hand while as Ikhlaq suffered wounds in his face. A police official confirmed the incident said that police has started investigations into the matter.

Zero Votes Polled Out of 10151 in 5 Areas of Kulgam District

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April 29 Amid clashes and a low voter turnout in the South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday, seven areas of Kulgam district witnessed zero percent polling. The Wanpora, Shamsipora, Turk Tachloo, Khudwani, Bugam areas of Kulgam district witnessed a zero percent polling out of a total of 10151 total voters. In Shamsipora out of a total of 1578 voters, zero turned out for polling, Election officials informed The Kashmiriyat. Similarly they said zero votes were polled in Wanpora out of a total of 1606 voters. In Turk Tachloo, zero votes were cast out of 967 total voters. in Khudwani out of the total of 2562 voters in four polling booths, zero votes were polled. 176 votes were polled in Sofigund area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district out of the total of 1236 total voter...