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Jammu- Protests Continue Against Starnded Kashmir Passengers for Refusing to Chant “Vande Mataram”

OTHERS

February 12 Protests have continued for the second consecutive day in Jammu against stranded Kashmir passengers for allegedly refusing to shout vande Mataram, India's National song. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that hundreds of Jammu locals gathered outside commerce college where stranded Kashmiri passengers had been asked to gather for being airlifted. However scores of locals including students gathered outside the venue shouting slogans against them. ALSO READ: Kashmir Residents Set up Community Kitchens for Jammu Drivers, As Jammu Residents Thrash Kashmiri Passengers The Police rushed to the venue and shifted the stranded Kashmir passengers to another venue safely, a Police official said. The Passengers have been shifted to Eid Gah Jammu, which a muslim dominated area...

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South Kashmir Militant Killed in Pulwama Encounter

PULWAMA

February 12 One Militant has been killed in an encounter that raged in ratnipora area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District on Tuesday morning. The body of the Militant killed in encounter has been recovered along with a rifle. He has been identified as Hilal Ahmed Rather son of Ghulam Mohammed Rather, a resident of Begumbagh in Kakpora area of Pulwama. The encounter was jointly conducted by 50 RR, 182 BN of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police. The operation has ended amid clashes in the area. Hilal had joined Militancy in February last year and was associated with Hizb ul Mujahideen.

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Pulwama Encounter Over- 1 Militant Killed, 2 Escape, 2 Army Men Also killed

PULWAMA

February 12 One Militant and two Government Force peronnel have been killed in the encounter in Pulwama. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that Militants opened fire on a joint party of 50 RR, 182 Battalion of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police who were conducting a search operation in the area. Following inputs about Militant presence in the area the Forces had launched the CASO. At around, 6 am, the Militants opened fire on Forces, who retailed, triggering an encounter. In the ensuing gun battle, two troopers identified as Sepoy Baljeet Singh and Naik Saneed were killed, while Havaldar Chanderpal was injured. One Militant was also killed in the gunfight. Meanwhile Mobile Internet services have been snapped in Pulwama District, Train services have been suspended in South Kas...

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Early Morning CASO Launched in Shopian Area

SHOPIAN

February 12 A cordon and search operation (CASO) has been launched by Government Forces in Trenz area of South Kashmir's Shopian District Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Tuesday morning, 44 RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched a search operation in Trenz area in 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.

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Kashmir Highway Remains Shut for The Seventh Consecutive Day

REGIONAL

February 12 The Srinagar-Jammu highway remained closed on seven consecutive day today, reports said. They said that even as the road remained blocked due to accumulated debris and intermittent shooting stones at T2, Maroog and Panthyal in Ramban- Banihal axis, the restoration work is going on. Meanwhile, authorities had claimed to take a decision on opening of the road on Tuesday morning.

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Pulwama Encounter Continues- 2 Troopers, 1 Militant Killed

REGIONAL

February 12 One Army man, one paramilitary trooper and one Militant has been killed in the ongoing encounter at Ratnipora area in South Kashmir's Pulwama district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a heated exchange of gunfire is underway in the area amid intense clashes. 50 RR of Indian Army, 182 BN of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police were fired upon by Militants during a cordon and search operation in the area. Immediately the troops cordoned off the area during which the holed up Militants opened fire on the troopers triggering an encounter. ALSO READ: Pulwama Encounter- Intense Clashes Erupt Near Encounter Site, Trains Suspended As per initial reports available to The Kashmiriyat Jaish e Muhammad militants are trapped in a residential house in the area. In the initial...

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Kashmir’s Grand Mufti, Bashir ud Din Passes Away in Srinagar

REGIONAL

February 12 The grand Mufti of Kashmir, Mufti Bashir ud Din passed away after a brief illness in Srinagar's Sher e Kashmir institute of Medical Sciences. Bashir ud Din, who was a staunch supporter of Kashmir's Freedom struggle fell ill the last week and was immediately referred to the SKIMS Hospital. A resident of Soura in Srinagar, Mufti Bashir spent the last days of his life in the hospital and kept helping the poor people even from the hospital bed. A family member confirming the death said, "My Great Uncle, the Grand Mufti of Kashmir, has just passed away. He was an incredible voice for the people of Kashmir and spent his life fighting for Kashmiri independence". The funeral prayers of Grand Mufti will be held at 3:30 pm at Khanqah e Moula in Srinagar.

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Pulwama Encounter- Intense Clashes Erupt Near Encounter Site, Trains Suspended

PULWAMA

February 11 Intense Clashes have erupted between protesters and government forces erupted in Ratnipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district where a gunfight between militants and forces is underway. A Local told The Kashmiriyat that on Tuesday hundreds of protesters including women assembled and pelted stones on forces who responded to intense tear smoke shelling. Announcements are being made on loudspeakers in the mosques asking others to come out, a local told The Kashmiriyat. ALSO READ: Encounter Starts in Pulwama- 1 Army Man Killed People in large numbers from adjacent areas shouting pro independence and pro Militancy slogans are trying marching towards the encounter site. Mobile Internet Services are have been snapped in this South Kashmir region and offi...

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Encounter Starts in Pulwama

PULWAMA

February 12 An Encounter started between militants and Government forces in Ratnipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 50 RR of Indian Army, 182 BN of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police were fired upon by Militants during a cordon and search operation in the area. Immediately the troops cordoned off the area during which the holed up Militants opened fire on the troopers triggering an encounter. As per initial reports available to The Kashmiriyat two to three militants are trapped in a residential house in the area. A heavy exchange of fire was going on when this report being filed. In the initial exchange of fire one two army men were critically injured, one of them has succumbed to his injuries, Sources told The Kashmiriyat, A Lo...

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Forces Launch Nocturnal CASO in Pulwama Area

PULWAMA

February 11 A cordon and search operation (CASO) has been launched by Government Forces in Rajpora area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Monday, 55 RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched a search operation in Bellow Area of Rajpora in South Kashmir's Pulwama 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.