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SOUTH KASHMIR

Despite Growing Militancy- Another youth Joins Militancy

PULWAMA
June 29 Despite encounters and intensified Anti Militancy operations launched in Kashmir valley, the same are not producing desired results. The Kashmiriyat has the reports of at least 85 local Youth to have had joined the Militant ranks this year so Far. South Kashmir has been the epicentre of the new Home grown Militancy challenging the Indian rule on Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that another youth identified as Sabzar Mir son of Ali Mohammed Mir is the latest one to join Militants. The 22 year old Sabzar who is a resident of Lassipora Area in South Kashmir's Pulwama was pursuing graduation before he joined Militant outfit Al Badr. A photograph available to The Kashmiriyat has shown Sabzar posing with an assault AK 47 Rifle. Locals from Lassipora told The Ka...

CASO Launched in Arihal Pulwama, Clashes Erupt

PULWAMA
June 29 Massive Clashes erupted in the Arihal area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District on Friday afternoon after Government Forces launched a cordon and Search Operation in the operation in the area. A Cordon and Search Operation had been launched in South Kashmir by Government forces including 55 RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police. As Soon as the forces entered the area, the youth hit the streets in large numbers to which the forces responded by immense tear smoke shelling. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat said that the operation has been launched after an input was received about Militant presence in the area. The Search operation was going on as the entry and exit points have been sealed the Arihal area. Details Emerging.

Massive Clashes in Shopian Area

SHOPIAN
June 26 Clashes broke out between the Government forces and youth after Government forces launched a search operation in Ahagam area of Shopian district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that scores of the youth assembled and pelted stones on government forces to disrupt the CASO in the area. The Forces deployed in the area retaliated with tear gas shells to disperse the protesters. Pertinently Militants had attacked a patrolling party of 44RR near Army Goodwill school post which a  search operation was launched in the area. Heavy contingents of RR of Indian Army, SOG and CRPF have been deployed in the area and search operation is going on, sources said. Details Emerging.

Militants Attack Army Party in Shopian

SHOPIAN
June 29 Militants early morning on Thursday attacked a party of 44 RR in Ahagam area of South Kashmir's Shopian District. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that 44 RR of Indian Army was fired upon by suspected Militants near the Army goodwill schools in the area. The Forces have launched a Cordon and Search Operation in the area to nab the attackers. As per initial reports nobody has been injured in the attack. No Encounter has been reported from the area as of yet as told by many news providers. Details Emerging.

CASO launched in Pulwama Area

PULWAMA
June 28 The Government Forces following an input about Militant movement in the Hajin area of Pulwama have launched a cordon and Search Operation in the area. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 55RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police have launched a massive search operation in the area near Hajin. A Door to door search operation has been initiated in the area after all the entry and exit points were sealed. Details Emerging.

Gunshots Heard During CASO in Kulgam

KULGAM
June 27 Gunshots were heard during cordon and search operation in Watoo area of South kashmir's Kulgam district. Sources said soon after government forces cordoned off the area few gunshots were heard  created panic in the area. Earlier government including RR and Police cordoned off the area after receiving specific inputs about the presence militants in the area. Search operation was going  on when this report  was filed. Details Emerging

Sufi Saint Remembered in South Kashmir during Annual Urs

ISLAMABAD
June 27 Thousands of devotees on Wednesday thronged the shrine of Sufi Saint, Hazrat Mir Amaan ullah Shah in Bidder Kokernag area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district and recited Quranic verses followed by ‘Duaiya Majlis’. The devotees during the annual commemoration prayed for long-lasting peace in Kashmir and sought peace, blessings and mercy from Almighty. They also prayed for the recovery of all the injured persons during encounter sites recently and sought salvation from pain, agony and miseries that people are undergoing in Valley. On the occasion of annual Urs Of Aman ullah Shah Sahib Islamic Scholars said that the revered saint preached the message of peace and brotherhood enshrined in the teachings of Islam. The saint is also known for his role in introduci...

Grenade Attack in Pulwama

PULWAMA
June 27 A Grenade was lobbed on Police station in South Kashmir's Pulwama on Wednesday night. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that unidentified persons hurled a grenade on the POlice station. However nobody was injured in the attack, as per initial reports. The Forces present inside the police station fired aerial shots creating panic in the area, Locals told The Kashmiriyat. Details Emerging.

CASO Launched in Shopian Area

SHOPIAN
June 27 The Government Forces following an input about Militant movement in the Mantribugh area of Shopian have launched a cordon and Search Operation in the area. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 34RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police have launched a massive search operation in Nanga check near Mantribugh. A Door to door search operation has been initiated in the area after all the entry and exit points were sealed. Details Emerging.

CASO Launched in Arwani Area

ISLAMABAD
June 27 On Wednesday, the Government Forces have launched an Anti Militancy operation in Arwani area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district. The Cordon and Search operation was launched in the area following a tip off about Militant Movement in the area by Forces. RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police is jointly conducting the operation, Sources said adding that a search operation has begun in the area. Meanwhile reports suggested that clashes have erupted in the area. Details Emerging.