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CASO Launched in Shopian Area

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July  15 An Anti militancy Cordon and Search operation has been launched at Czovan village of Keller area of South Kashmir's Shopian District on Sunday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 44 RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police jointly launched the cordon and search operation in the locality. Following a specific input about Militant movement, the troops have launched a door to door search operation in the area. Details emerging..

Brother of Saddam Padder Arrested During Nocturnal Raid

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July 15 The brother of slain Hizb Militant Saddam padder from Heff Shopian has been arrested by Government Forces during a nocturnal raid in Heff area of South Kashmir's Shopian District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the Government Forces raided the houses of three slain Militants and assaulted them before taking them into custody. "Shakir Padder (brother of Saddam Padder, Suhail Wani ( Brother of Nasir Wani) and Sayar Ahmed (brother of irfan Sheikh) of Maldera Shopian were taken into custody after their houses were raided during nocturnal raids," Locals said. Police Sources told The Kashmiriyat that they have been arrested in connection with the murder of the Tariq Ahmed Mehand, the cousin of slain Militant Bilal Mehand, whose body was found bullet riddled in Arwani area ...

Gunmen assault a retired Army man in Shopian

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July 13 Unknown Gunmen barged into the house of a retired Army man at Kanjiular area of south Kashmir's Shopian district late night on Thursday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that masked men entered the house of retired Army man identified as Nazir Ahmad and assaulted him to pulp. The Army man was soon rushed to the Hospital where the Doctors stated his condition to be stable. The Jammu Kashmir Police has lodged an FIR in this regard and an investigation has been taken up.

Intense Stone Pelting Clashes Erupt in Shopian’s Memander

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July 11 Intense Stone throwing clashes erupted in Memander area of South Kashmir's Shopian as hundreds of youth hit the streets. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that youth shouting slogans against civilian killings appeared on the roads and the forces deployed in the area fired tear smoke shells on them. The youth in retaliation threw stones on them and tried to chase them away, however the youth regrouped in large numbers and continued the stone throwing. The clashes were going on when this report was filed.

Minor Killed in Shopian Blast, 4 others Injured

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July 11 A Minor was killed while four others were injured in a mysterious blast in Memander area of South Kashmir's Shopian District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a group of young boys was playing in a field in the area when a mysterious object suddenly exploded causing injuries to five. One of the boys succumbed to his injuries and four others are still being treated at the Shopian District Hospital. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that it was an unexploded shell, however Police officials said that they are checking facts.

Tell my mother, I am Sorry- Shopian Civilian said Moments Before his Death

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July 10 "Tell me mother, i am sorry and tell her to donate my books to a poor kid," Tamsheel told his friend moments before he stopped breathing after being hit with a bullet at Kundalan area of Shopian District in South Kashmir. A Gunfight had raged early morning on Tuesday in Shopian District when Militants allegedly opened fire on a party of Government Forces who were conducting a search operation in the Kundalan area. As soon as the news of the encounter spread, hundreds of civilians from nearby areas in an attempt to help the trapped Militants reached the Village throwing stones on Government Forces. The Troops opened fire upon the protesting civilians killing one and injuring at least 50 admitted in various hospitals of South Kashmir. One Civilian identified as Tamsheel So...

Two Killed Militants Identified:1 Local, 1 Likely Foreigner

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July 10 The Encounter in Shopian has concluded just now with the killing of the militants hiding in a house in the Kundalan area of South Kashmir's Shopian District. Highly placed officials confirmed the identity of the slain Militants to The Kashmiriyat as Sameer Ahmed Sheikh of Ayend Shopian and said the other militant is likely a foreigner. The Kashmiriyat has been informed that at least 25 civilians were injured during the clashes which erupted after locals hit the areas around Kundalan pelting stones on Government Forces. However Police Officials are yet to confirm the identity of the slain Militants killed in the area where a search operation concluded just now.buy amitriptyline generic buy amitriptyline generic Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the troopers have fini...

Massive Clashes Erupt Near Gunfight Sight. At least 4 Injured

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July 10 At least four persons have been injured during intense clashes that erupted near the encounter site in Kundalan area of South Kashmir's Shopian District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that intense clashes erupted as soon as the news of Militants being trapped in the area spread. Youth in large numbers hit the streets shouting Pro Freedom and Pro Islam slogan, the forces deployed in the area fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters. Hospital Officials at Shopian confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that four civilians out of whom one has been referred to Srinagar for treatment were brought to the hospital from the encounter site.

Cousin of Militant who was killed in May Killed by Unidentified Gunmen

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July 09 The Cousin of a Slain Militant, Bilal Ahmed Mehand who was killed along with Saddam Padder the last month in a Gunfight has been killed by unidentified gunmen in South Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the dead body of the slain identified as Tariq Ahmed Mehand , a resident of Heff Shopian was found in Rakh Momun in Arwani area of South Kashmir's Kulgam District on Monday afternoon. Locals from Heff told The Kashmiriyat that Tariq was abducted by gunmen late night on Sunday after they barged into the house of Tariq and took him away forcibly. On Monday afternoon his blood riddled body was found in a field in South Kashmir. The Police reached the spot and took the body for investigation and confirmed that the slain had bullet wounds.

Missing Policeman Joins Lashkar e Taiba

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July 07 Militancy in Kashmir is growing despite the request of top Government Force officials to stay away from gun culture. In fact in the recent past, Government Force personnel have been decamping with service rifles to join Militancy. In a similar development, Tariq Ahmed Bhat, a Policeman Who had decamped with his service rifle in April this year from pakherpora has joined Lashkar e Taiba. Son of Mohammed Abdul Lala of Khasipora in South Kashmir's Shopian District, Tariq Ahmed is a Graduate from Kashmir University. His photo carrying an AK 47 Rifle announcing his entry into the Militant ranks has gone viral over the Social Networking platforms. Lashkar e Taiba has been regaining ground since the death of their Divisional Commander, Shakoor Ahmed Dar, in Fact Tariq is...