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Dec152018 by News DeskNo Comments

Six Civilians Killed in Pulwama as Forces Open Fire Upon Protesters

SHOPIAN

December 15 Four more civilian have been killed during clashes with government forces in southern Kashmir’s Pulwama taking the civilian death toll to six. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the third civilian has been identified as Liyakat Ahmed from Parigam area of Pulwama district was killed during clashes near encounter site Sirnoo. ALSO READ: 3 Militants Reportedly Killed in Pulwama Encounter They said that he had received a bullet injury was shifted to district hospital Pulwama where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased have been identified as Shahbaz Ali, resident of Monghama village, Suhail Ahmad of Bellow Pulwama, Liyaqat Ahmad from Parigam, Amir Ahmad Palla of Ashminder and Abid Hussain Lone of Kareemabad. Hospital officials told The Kashmiriyat that fo...

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Second Civilian Killed As Forces Open Fire Upon Protesters Near Encounter Site Pulwama

PULWAMA

December 15 Second civilian has been killed in clashes near encounter site in Pulwama as forces resorted to firing upon protesters on Saturday morning. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 25 year old, Abid Hussain Lone of Karimabad area in South Kashmir's Pulwama was hit with a bullet near the Encounter site in Pulwama. The people tried to take him to the hospital, however he succumbed on the way. Earlier another civilian identified as Amir Ahmad Palla, a resident of Ashmindar area of Pulwama, was killed in the firing of Forces.

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One Civilian Killed, Ten Injured in Firing of Forces in Pulwama

PULWAMA

December 15 At least ten people have sustained injuries during the ongoing clashes near the Encounter site in the Sirnoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama District where an encounter raged early morning on Saturday. The Government Forces fired tear smoke shells, pellets and bullets on the protesting youth as they tried to march towards the encounter site, Locals told The Kashmiriyat. Sources confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that one among the injured youth identified as Amir Ahmed of Ashmandar Pulwama was referred to the Srinagar hospital after he was hit with a bullet, he however succumbed to his injuries on way to the hospital. The clashes were going on while this report was being filed In the ensuing gunfight, three Local Militants were reportedly killed.

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Kashmir- One Youth Killed in Firing of Forces Near Encounter Site in Pulwama

PULWAMA

December 15 At least ten people have sustained injuries during the ongoing clashes near the Encounter site in the Sirnoo area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District where an encounter raged early morning on Saturday. The Government Forces fired tear smoke shells, pellets and bullets on the protesting youth as they tried to march towards the encounter site, Locals told The Kashmiriyat. ALSO READ: 3 Militants Reportedly Killed in Pulwama Encounter Sources confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that one among the injured youth identified as Amir Ahmed of Ashmandar Pulwama was referred to the Srinagar hospital after he was hit with a bullet, The youth later succumbed to his injuries. The clashes were going on while this report was being filed. Meanwhile three Militants including Zahoor Th...

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3 Militants Reportedly Killed in Pulwama Encounter

REGIONAL

December 15 Three Militants have been reportedly killed in the encounter has started between Militants and Government Forces in Kharpora area of Sirnoo in South Kashmir’s Pulwama Districton Saturday morning. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that 55 RR of Indian Army, SOG of Police and 182, 183 BN of CRPF jointly launched the Anti Militancy operation. Earlier Forces had launched a Cordon and Search Operation in the area upon receiving a specific input about presence of Militants in the Pulwama area. ALSO READ: Hundreds of People try to March Towards Pulwama Encounter Site- Massive Clashes Erupt The troopers blocked all the entry and exit points to the Sirnoo area, and started massive search operation during which the holed up Militants opened fire upon the troopers, tri...

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Hundreds of People try to March Towards Pulwama Encounter Site- Massive Clashes Erupt

PULWAMA

December 15 Intense Clashes have erupted between protesters and government forces erupted in Sirnoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district where a gunfight between militants and forces is underway. A Local told The Kashmiriyat that 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 Breaks out in Pulwama People in large numbers from adjacent areas including burpora, Dailpora, Maczpuna shouting pro independence and pro Militancy slogans are trying marching towards the encounter site. Meanwhile Mobile Internet Services have been snapped in this South Kashmir region.b...

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Firing Restarts at Encounter Site, 1 Body Recovered- Live Updates

PULWAMA

December 15 An encounter has started between Militants and Government Forces in Kharpora area of Sirnoo in South Kashmir’s Pulwama District on Saturday morning. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that 55 RR of Indian Army, SOG of Police and 182, 183 BN of CRPF jointly launched the Anti Militancy operation. Earlier Forces had launched a Cordon and Search Operation in the area upon receiving a specific input about presence of Militants in the Pulwama area. The troopers blocked all the entry and exit points to the Sirnoo area, and started massive search operation during which the holed up Militants opened fire upon the troopers, triggering an encounter. 2-3 Militants are believed to be trapped in the area, Local sources told The Kashmiriyat. Pertinently Sirnoo is the nat...

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Nocturnal CASO Launched in Shopian Area

SHOPIAN

December 14 The Government Forces on Friday Night launched a cordon and search operation in Darbag area of South Kashmir’s Shopian District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that late on Friday, the forces including 44 RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police sealed all the entry and exit points to the Darbag area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Shopian locality and are conducting a massive search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat).

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222 Militants Killed Till November in Kashmir- The Complete Story

UPDATES

December 14 222 Militants including foreigners have been killed in various encounters with Government Forces this year in the Himlayan region till 28 November this year as per figures available to The Kashmiriyat. The data reveals that the year of 2018 has been the year of highest Militant killings and highest Militant recruitment in the past decade as more than 165 youth have reportedly joined Militant ranks. Militancy which was centered around South Kashmir post the killing of Burhan Wani on July 08, 2016 also saw Militant activity picking up in Northern areas of Kashmir, many new recruits including a Ph.D Scholar from Lolab in Kupwara, Manan Wani joined Militant ranks, More than 350 young people, 80 in 2016 picked up arms challenging more than half a million Indian Troopers, 1...

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CASO Launched in Pampore Area

PULWAMA

December 14 The Government Forces on Friday evening launched a cordon and search operation in Wuyen area of Pampore in South Kashmir’s Pulwama District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Friday, the forces including 50 RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police sealed all the entry and exit points to the Green Colony of Wuyen area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Pulwama locality and are conducting a massive search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat).