Kashmir
Global Kashmiri Diaspora welcomes govt decision to reopen cases of Hindu 'genocide'
"We have worked tirelessly over the intervening years to approach the judiciary but have had no positive response. This announcement to direct the State Investigation agency (SIA) to effectively investigate terror related cases against the Kashmiri Pandits and coordinate with central agencies marks the beginning of a process which will go a long way in providing much needed succour to our long-suffering community," GKPD said.
3 soldiers killed in Kashmir encounter
"On specific inputs regarding presence of terrorists on higher reaches of Halan in Kulgam, operations launched by security forces on Friday. In exchange of firing with terrorists, three personnel sustained injuries and later succumbed," the army said, adding that search operations are continuing in the area.
Amarnath Yatra begins, first batch of pilgrims leave for cave shrine
Amid tight security arrangements, the pilgrims left the base camp early Saturday morning.The 13 km-long trek from Baltal to the shrine passes through some of the most treacherous mountain terrain where Ganderbal district. local guides and ponies come handy for the pilgrims.
When does Pakistan vacate its illegal occupation of PoK is only issue to discuss: S. Jaishankar
"G-20 meetings are held in all the states and Union Territories of India. They (Pakistan) have nothing to do with G-20 and also with Srinagar. There is only one issue to discuss on Kashmir that when does Pakistan vacate its illegal occupation of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir," Jaishankar said in response to a question.
Khalistani elements in Pakistan in lockstep with Kashmiri separatists
Ant-India notorious figures such as Gopal Singh Chawla, who has been openly lashing out at India and showcasing pro-Khalistan banners and flags at gurdwaras in Pakistan, is not only based in Pakistan's Punjab province, but is a senior member of the Sikh community in Pakistan as well.
Delhi sees Kashmir in black and white, but it is gray: Ex-RAW Chief AS Dulat
"You just cannot predict anything in that region, things change overnight. There has to be enough flexibility in approach to ascertain that the situation remains balanced," he tells IANS in a special interaction. Stressing that most Kashmiris do not live in utopia and understand that Section 370 is not coming back, Dulat, who served in Kashmir as Joint Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) from 1988 to 1990, arguably the most troublesome time in the Valley, however, emphasises on the need to revive the political and democratic process there.
Terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter
"One terrorist killed. Body of the killed terrorist yet to be retrieved. Encounter in progress," the police said. The firefight started after a joint team of police and security forces got an input about the presence of terrorists in that area. After security forces cordoned off the area, terrorists hiding there started firing drawing retaliation by the security forces.
Four civilians dead in terror attack in J&K's Rajouri, 6 injured
Police sources said terrorists fired at three houses in Dangri village, around 8 km away from Rajouri town. "Terrorists fired at civilians living in three houses in Dangri village, injuring 10 people. "While doctors said 3 injured had been declared as brought dead, another succumbed to critical injuries in the hospital," a police official said.
3 LeT terrorists killed in Kashmir joint operation
Based on specific inputs, a joint cordon and search operation was launched in the Munjh Marg area by the Army, J&K Police and CRPF, the military said."The security forces established the initial cordon and sealed the area. As the forces approached the target area, the hiding terrorists lobbed multiple grenades and started indiscriminate firing on the troops."
Pakistan's narco-terror push drives rampant drug abuse in Kashmir
Pakistan was able to provide money through a network of separatists and religious leaders. However, with demonetisation followed by abrogation of Article 370 and the crackdown on separatists, the money trail has been totally curbed. In order to keep the funding alive for the terror outfits, Pakistan has now moved on to drugs smuggling.
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