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Mar152019 by News DeskNo Comments

Was Planning Attacks Against ‘Muslims’ For Two Years- Terrorist Who Killed 40 Muslims in NZ

INTERNATIONAL

March 15 The Australian terrorist who livestreamed himself opening fire upon devotees at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch also posted a manifesto online addressing his reasons for the attack. Police have taken three people into custody after the terrorists shot at worshippers as they gathered for Friday prayers. At least 40 people are dead with another 20 people seriously injured. The man, who identified himself on Twitter as ‘Brenton Tarrant’ from Australia, livestreamed his deadly attack and turned the camera on himself before carrying out the attack. In a vile 73-page manifesto posted online, he described himself as “just a regular White man”. The 28-year-old noted he was born “to a working class, low-income family … who decided to take a stand to ensure a future for my...

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Pulwama Attack- Accommodations of Kashmiri Students Vandalized in Dehradun

INDIA

March 15 Personal Belongings of eight Kashmiri students were allegedly vandalized by mobs at their their rented accommodation near the BFIT College in the vicinity of the institution at Dehradun. The Students of BFIT College, Dehradun who left the college recently after facing attacks at hands of Right wing Hindu in the aftermath of the Pulwama suicide attack last month said their belonging were ransacked by unknown mobs. They alleged that mobs had broken into their rented accommodation and stolen their personal stuff including laptops and other documents. While some of the students returned to the college from the valley on Tuesday, others reached there on Wednesday. The students alleged that the landlord of the house asked the Right wing crowds to enter the house and also ...

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CASO Launched by Forces in Pulwama, Bandipora Areas

REGIONAL

March 15 Continuing their intensified Anti Militancy, the Government Forces on Friday morning launched a search operation in Tiken Pulwama and Arigam area of Bandipora. Sealing all the entry and exit points, the 55 RR, Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF launched a search operation in Tiken area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district. While the 13 RR and CRPF with Jammu Kashmir Police launched another search operation in Chitteybanday area of Aragam in Bandipora district of North Kashmir. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that the search operations were launched following a specific input regarding militant movement in the area. As this report was filed, the search operations at both the areas were good on. Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched as an Anti Militancy operatio...

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New Zealand Terrorist Streamed a Live Video of Mosque Shootings

OTHERS

March 15 The horrific terrorist attack at a Christchurch mosque in New Zealand was live streamed by the terrorist for 17 minutes on Social Networking site, Twitter. Watch the Video Here In the video, the terrorist identified himself as “Brenton Tarrant” – a white, 28-year-old Australian-born man. ALSO READ: New Zealand Mosque Shooting- Death Toll 27, Bangladesh Cricket team Escapes Narrowly NZ Police Commissioner Mike Bush said he was aware the footage was on social media and police were doing everything they could to get it removed. “It shouldn’t be in the public domain.” Australian media have reported that New South Wales counter-terrorism police were carrying out activities in the Coffs Harbour area of New South Wales. As per reports of New Zealand Media, The live s...

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New Zealand Mosque Shooting- Death Toll 49, Bangladesh Cricket team Escapes Narrowly

INTERNATIONAL

March 15 At least 27 people have been shot dead in shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch during Friday Congregation prayers. One suspect is in custody but police warned they are still tracing an active shooter. Police commissioner Mike Bush urged everyone to avoid all mosques across the country. He told residents in Christchurch: “Close your doors until you hear from us again.” The prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, said it was “One of New Zealand’s darkest days”, calling the attacks “an unprecedented act of violence”. The city has been placed in lock down, with schools and public buildings closed. Nearby climate change protests were evacuated and council staff have been looking after children separated from their relatives in the chaos. Ardern spoke ...

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At least 9 Killed as Gunmen Shoot Muslims Inside Two New Zealand Mosques

INTERNATIONAL

March 15 Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. New Zealand police said on Facebook that one person is in custody, but police believe there may be other offenders. There is a police presence at a number of scenes, they said. And while police said the incident was "evolving" and "we are working to confirm the facts," they said they can confirm "there have been a number of fatalities." Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. And New Zealand media reported a shooting at a second mosque in a Christchurch suburb. Witness Len Peneha said he saw a man dressed in black enter the Masjid Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch at a...

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Unknown Gunmen kill Civilian in Pulwama

PULWAMA

March 15 Unknown Gunmen on Thursday night shot dead a civilian at Gulzar pora area of Awantipora in South Kashmir's Pulwama District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a civilian namely Manzoor Ahmad lone was abducted by unknown Gunmen from his residence in nearby Dogripora around 9 30 PM on Thursday. He was later shot at in Gulzar Pora village of the area, they said. The dead body has been recovered and investigation has been launched into the incident, Police said

Mar142019 by News DeskNo Comments

Police Organizes Grand Musical Evening in South Kashmir

ISLAMABAD

March 14 Music, Dance and joy gripped the Police Lines in District Islamabad (anantnag) of South Kashmir, as Policemen, to relax a hectic duty schedule organized a musical event on Thursday Evening. Witnessing a healthy participation of performers, the event organized by the Local Jammu Kashmir Police at District Police Lines here in the Southern Kashmir district was chaired by the Senior Superintendent of Police for Islamabad (Anantnag) district, Altaf Ahmed Khan. Also, common people in good numbers also witnessed children sing and groove to music amid the conflict that has taken centre stage in South Kashmir since July 2016 post the killing of Burhan Wani on July 2016. The event was also attended by officials from the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force and the higher o...

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Massive Search Operation Launched in Kulgam Area

KULGAM

March 14 The Government Forces have launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Bugam area of South Kashmir's Kulgam District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Thursday evening, RR of Indian Army, 18 BN of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched a search operation in the area around Bugam. 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.

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60 year old Man shot at in Islamabad (anantnag), Injured

ISLAMABAD

March 14 A sixty year old man was injured after he was shot at by unidentified Gunmen at Thajiwara area of Bijbehara area of South Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag) District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Thursday evening, unknown gunmen shot Mohammed Ismail aged 60, at Thajeewara Bijbehara. Ismail was immediately rushed to Bijbehara hospital for treatment from where he has been referred to Srinagar’s SMHS hospital for specialized treatment. Mohammed Ismail, as per media reports, is affiliated with National Conference.