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Sarjan Barkati Arrested Again, Alleges Family

Sarjan Barkati Arrested Again, Alleges Family

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Sarjan Barkati, as per his family, has been arrested by the Police, from his house in the Reban area of Shopian district of South Kashmir late on Thursday evening. A family member of Brkati told The Kashmiriyat over the phone that the Forces barged into the house of Barkati in Reban and detained the religious cleric who was recently released after more than four years of detention. He said that Barkati has been arrested by the Police for reasons unknown. "We do not know why he has been picked up," the family member said. A Police official posted in Shopian however denied Barkati being arrested. "The reports are fake," he said.
Amid snowfall, Forces Launch CASO in Shopian Area

Amid snowfall, Forces Launch CASO in Shopian Area

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Amid snowfall, A cordon and search operation has been launched by Government Forces in Shopian District of South Kashmir. An official told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday, the 44 RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched a search operation in Turkwangam Area of South Kashmir’s Shopian District. Following inputs about Militant movement in the area, the forces blocked all the entry and exit points of the area. A door to door search operation had been launched when this report was filed.
Locals Kill Leopard in “Self-Defence” After it Kills 9 Sheep in Shopian

Locals Kill Leopard in “Self-Defence” After it Kills 9 Sheep in Shopian

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Meer Irfan A leopard was killed by the locals in the Shopian district of South Kashmir after it mauled nine sheep to death late on Tuesday night. Locals speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that a leopard attacked several households in the Trenz belt and attacked the sheep at the house of Ghulam Mohamed Mir in the Adura area of Shopian's Trenz, however the Locals rushed to the spot and the leopard attacked the locals as well. "The Locals in self-defence attacked the leopard and it unfortunately died in the retaliation when the locals were trying to defend themselves," the Locals said. Meanwhile the Wildlife Department has constituted a team to investigate the entire matter.
Locals Rescue Inmates as Residential House Damaged in Zainapora due to Heavy Snowfall

Locals Rescue Inmates as Residential House Damaged in Zainapora due to Heavy Snowfall

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Meer Irfan/ Shah Basit A residential house was damaged due to heavy snowfall in Cheramarg area of Zainapora Shopian district on Wednesday morning Locals told The Kashmiriyat that the residential house that was damaged belonged to Javid Ahmed Khan of Cheramarg Zainapora, He said that that there was no loss of life or injury reported in the incident, as the villagers reached the spot immediately and rescued the families. A senior administrative officer told The Kashmiriyat that instructions have been issued to a team constituted for the purpose to carry out the assessment of the damage caused by the snow. Another House Damaged in Ganderbal Meanwhile in Ganderbal district, a residential house was damaged on Wednesday morning due to heavy snowfall in Kurhama area of Central Kas...
Shopian Woman Gives Birth on Cot as Rural Areas Remain Disconnected Amid Heavy Snow

Shopian Woman Gives Birth on Cot as Rural Areas Remain Disconnected Amid Heavy Snow

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Meer Irfan A woman gave birth to the child on cot in Zakran area of Shopian as most parts of the Kashmir valley remains cut-of amid the admin's unpreparedness for snow. Locals from Zakran told The Kashmiriyat that a pregnant woman from Shopian gave birth to the child on the cot as she was being shifted to the nearby hospital on shoulders amid the road blockade in the Shopian area. They said that the woman was being carried to the hospital on a cot on Tuesday morning as the vehicular movement has been hit on the snow covered roads. Due to continuous snowfall, the roads are yet to be cleared and the administration has failed to clear the roads amid a heavy snowfall. As Kashmir valley remains wrapped in snow, many areas have been cut off especially down in South Kashmir, where ...
Two Injured as JCB Turns Turtle in Shopian

Two Injured as JCB Turns Turtle in Shopian

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Two people suffered injuries after the Bull Dozer they were travelling in turned turtle at Awaneera area of Zainpora in South Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday afternoon. Sources said during snow clearance process the Bull Dozer machine (number not known) turned turtle and fell into a Drain at Awneera village of Zainpora resulting the injured to two persons.buy cialis soft online https://pavg.net/wp-content/themes/twentynineteen/fonts/new/cialis-soft.html no prescription The injured has been identified as Gayaas Bhat and Irshad Ahmad Bhat among them one is said to be critical. Both shifted to hospital, as per eyewitness.
Stone Throwing Clashes Erupt Near Encounter Site in Shopian

Stone Throwing Clashes Erupt Near Encounter Site in Shopian

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Stone throwing clashes have erupted near the encounter site in Kanigam area of Shopian in South Kashmir on Saturday morning. Locals from kanigam told The Kashmiriyat that youth in large numbers hit the streets early on Friday morning amid the gunshots and threw stones at the Government Force personnel deployed in the area. They said that youth from nearby areas including Nulay, Nagbal, Badigam, Dehpora reached the area and gathered here shouting slogans, throwing stones on Forces deployed in the area. The paramilitary troopers in the area fired tear smoke shells at them in order to disperse them, however the youth regrouped in larger number and the clashes were going on till this report was filed. An official said that the encounter in Kanigam area of Shopian started on Friday...
Shopian Encounter: Two Soldiers Injured, Internet Snapped

Shopian Encounter: Two Soldiers Injured, Internet Snapped

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After lull, fresh exchange of fire has started between militants and security forces in Kanigam village of Imamsahib belt in South Kashmir's Shopian district resulting in injuries to two soliders. A senior police officer told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that fresh contact has been established with militants and during exchange of fire two soliders received injuries. Injured soldiers have been shifted to hospital for treatment, he said, adding that initial exchange of fire took place in orchards and now militants are trapped inside a residential house. “All entry and exits points have been sealed and lights have installed in the area, so that militants don’t flee from the spot,” the official said. Earlier, an official said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 44 RR ...
Encounter Rages in Shopian Kashmir

Encounter Rages in Shopian Kashmir

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Meer Irfan An encounter has started between militants and Government forces in the Kanigam area of Shopian in South Kashmir on Friday. An official confirming the exchange of gunfire to The Kashmiriyat said that Rashtriya Rifles of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF jointly laid a siege in Kanigam area of Shopian. He said that the cordon was laid after the forces had received a tip-off about Militant movements in the area.buy valif online https://pavg.net/wp-content/themes/twentynineteen/fonts/new/valif.html no prescription As soon as the forces launched the searches, the Militants opened fire on them to which the forces responded. All the entry and exit points to the area have been sealed, sources said, adding "two to three militants are believed to be holed up at ...
22-Year-Old Shopian Youth Missing Since December 7

22-Year-Old Shopian Youth Missing Since December 7

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Meer Irfan The Family members of 22-year old youth, who has gone missing since December 7, has urged their son to return home and appealed the government to help them in tracing him. Junaid Shafi lone Son of Mohmmad Shafi lone resident of Batapora Manihal area in Shopian has been missing since December 7 when he left his home to get some groceries, a family member of Junaid told The Kashmiriyat. According to the family member, Junaid was the lone breadwinner for his family which included his father, mother, and 2 unmarried sisters. The missing son has left the family shattered who are pleading their son for an immediate return. “We appeal our son, for the sake of your sisters please don’t leave us in such a situation and return home as soon as possible. We can't live withou...