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Pulwama Killings Unfortunate, Says Jammu Kashmir Police

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December 15 The Jammu Kashmir late Saturday afternoon issued a statement into the Pulwama encounter and the following civilian killings. In the interest of our readers, the police statement is reproduced verbatim: “A search operation was launched jointly by the security forces based on a credible input about the presence of militants in Monghama area of village Sirnoo in District Pulwama today morning. During the search operation, which was an open field with hideout made by the militants, hiding militants fired indiscriminately leading to an encounter. Consequently Army personnel got injured and one Army jawan succumbed to his injury while others are being treated at a hospital. While the operation was going on, a crowd who came dangerously close from different parts to...

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Landslide Hits Srinagar- Jammu National Highway

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December 15 Traffic was suspended on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded as a landslide occurred Gangroo area at Ramsoo District. The landslide struck the highway along the Banihal-Ramban stretch and the road clearance operation had been taken up to ensure early resumption of vehicle movement. One-way traffic on the highway resumed on Friday after being closed for two days due to snowfall, The road closure had left over 1,800 vehicles stranded. Traffic on the highway plies alternately from the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu to ensure smooth movement of vehicles.

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Culminating function of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Campaign organized in Islamabad (Anantnag)

ISLAMABAD

December 15 The Department of School Education in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) organized a culminating function of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao in the auditorium of Boys Degree Colleg of the area on Wednesday. The speakers stressed upon the importance of girl child in building a healthy society and a strong nation. ADDC, Mr. Riyaz Ahmad Sofi was a Chief Guest while as Principal of the Govt. Degree College (Boys), was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. Joint Director Education South, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone, who is also the in charge CEO, Islamabad (Anantnag), in his address detailed about the various kinds of activities done by the department during the last financial year, regarding the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Campaign. He added that women have proved their metal in all sphe...

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Pulwama Killings- Spontaneous Shutdown in South Kashmir, Internet Snapped

KULGAM

December 15 A complete shutdown is being observed in South Kashmir including main towns of Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, Islamabad (Anantnag) against the killing of seven civilians and three Militants in Sirnoo area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that scores of protesters hit the streets in Islamabad township of South Kashmir as the news of killing of seven civilians reached the area, protests also erupted in Sopore, Srinagar areas. The forces used tear smoke shells to quell the protests. However, there was no immediate report of any injury. A partial shutdown is being observed in Budgam township also, Shops and other business establishments shut while traffic movement got thinned in these areas with the passage of time. Seven civilians were ki...

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12 Dead, 80 Hospitalized after Eating Prasad in Bangalore Temple

INDIA

December 15 At least 12 people were killed and over 80 hospitalised after they consumed religious food offering -- or Prasad served at the Kichu Maranda temple in Sulivadi village, nearly 160 km from Bengaluru. Many crows have also been found dead, reportedly after eating the prasad. The police are looking for five more suspects, sources said. Mr Shetty, who visited a hospital where those affected are undergoing treatment, said a dispute between two groups could be the reason for poisoning. "Whoever may be the culprit, action will be taken against them. Police are investigating the case and have already arrested two people. There was some dispute between 2 groups. I think something has happened," Mr Shetty told ANI. He said 47 patients are being shifted to Care Hospital, 17 are ...

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No Country Can Win War by Killings its Own People, Says Mehbooba Mufti

INDIA

December 15 The killing of seven civilians in security forces firing during clashes near encounter site in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday evoked sharp reactions in the Valley. “6 civilians killed and numerous more injured, many critically. Any way you look at it this was a badly executed encounter. Protests around encounter sites are now the norm not the exception. Why are we unable to learn how to handle them better? (sic),” Omar, the National Conference leader, tweeted. PDP president and former CM Mehbooba Mufti while questioning Governor administration for the killings, tweeted: “How long are we going to shoulder the coffins of our youngsters? So many civilians killed today post encounter in Pulwama. No country can win a war by killing its own people. I strongly ...

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Kashmir- Passerby Sees Face of a Teenager Killed in Pulwama Clashes, Finds it is His Son

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December 15 One of the civilians killed in Sirnoo area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District has been identified as Aqib Bashir from Prichoo Pulwama. Aqib, a class 8th student, was one of the seven civilians killed when forces resorted to firing upon protesters on Saturday morning. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that the body of Aqib was lying in the hospital bed for a long time as "unidentified" until a passerby in the Pulwama hospital came to check the face of the teenager, "The man upon checking the face fainted saying, Yi Chu myeoun Nechow (he is my son)." At least Seven civilians were shot dead while sixty five others injured as Government Forces opened indiscriminate fire upon protesters in Sirnoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama District. ALSO READ: Kashmir- Father Goes to Buy ...

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Militants Killed in Sirnoo Encounter Identified

PULWAMA

December 15 The three militants killed in the Sirnoo gunfight with government forces early morning on Wednesday have been identified. Sources identified the three Militants as, Zahoor Ahmed Thokar, a resident of Sirnoo, Adnan Hizbi of Karimabad and Bilal Ahmed of Rajpora Pulwama.buy Xenical generic rxbuywithoutprescriptiononline.net over the counter Zahoor Ahmed Thokar who was an army man had deserted the army ranks in 2017 and joined militancy The three affiliates of Hizb ul Mujahideen were killed in a fierce gunfight with forces at Sirnoo, An Army man was also killed, while two others injured in the gunfight that raged in the wee hours of Saturday.

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Pulwama Killings- Clashes Erupt in Sopore

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December 15 The killings of seven civilians by Government forces in Pulwama has led to protests in North Kahsmir Sopore in Baramulla district on Saturday. ALSO READ: Pulwama Killings- Spontaneous Shutdown in Islamabad (Anantnag) Town Sources told The Kashmiriyat that students of Degree College Sopore hit streets protesting the killings in Pulwama and hurled stones on government forces deployed in the area. The forces fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesting students, However, the Clashes were going on when this report was being filed.

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Pulwama Killings- Spontaneous Shutdown in Islamabad (Anantnag) Town

ISLAMABAD

December 15 Hundreds of youth on Saturday amid pro independence and Anti Indian slogans hit the streets of Lal chowk in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) township on Saturday against the killing of ten people in South Kashmir's Pulwama District. ALSO READ: Pulwama Killings- Clashes Erupt in Sopore Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that shoppers in the Lal chowk area also downed their shutter as scores of youth threw stones on paramilitary troopers deployed in the area. Pertinently seven civilians and three Militants were shot dead by Forces in Sirnoo area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District early morning on Saturday.