‘Politics of votes’: Bihar deputy CM slams opposition for not ‘coming together’ over J&K civilian killings
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Politics of votes’: Bihar deputy CM slams opposition for not ‘coming together’ over J&K civilian killings

Hindustan Times  

A day after another vendor from Bihar was killed by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir, the state’s deputy chief minister Tarkishore Prasad lashed out at the opposition parties on Sunday, alleging that they are not “coming together” even in “such killings.” Bihar deputy chief minister Tarkishore Prasad said that the people of India are “together” against “Pakistan-backed terrorism” that are responsible behind the civilian killings in Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the people of India are aware of everything” and they are together against “Pakistan-backed terrorism which is behind these killings.” His statements come after Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the CM relief fund for the kin of the man who was murdered by terrorists in Srinagar’s Eidgah region. Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir said on Saturday that as many as 13 terrorists have been killed in a total of nine encounters since these killings commenced. He further stated that two Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, involved in many civilian killings, have been neutralised in the past 24 hours till Saturday.

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Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Northern Army Commander Focuses on Dismantling Terror Ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Northern Army Commander Focuses on Dismantling Terror Ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir

New Indian Express  

The Unified Headquarters has discussed a strategy to break the cycle of violence and dismantle the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. The focus is on strengthening the relationship between citizens and soldiers, encouraging nationalist and mainstream narratives, empowering the youth and women, facilitating education, promoting sports, and reviving the region's rich historical and cultural heritage.

UP News: Political Tension Escalates Over Mangesh Yadav's Encounter In Sultanpur | ABP News
4 months, 1 week ago

UP News: Political Tension Escalates Over Mangesh Yadav's Encounter In Sultanpur | ABP News

ABP News  

Political tensions in Uttar Pradesh have intensified following the police encounter involving Mangesh Yadav in Sultanpur. The incident has generated significant outrage, with Yadav's family accusing the police of excessive force and questioning the legitimacy of the encounter. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has condemned the BJP on social media, criticizing …

UP News: Rahul Gandhi Slams UP Government Over Mangesh Yadav Encounter | ABP News
4 months, 1 week ago

UP News: Rahul Gandhi Slams UP Government Over Mangesh Yadav Encounter | ABP News

ABP News  

Political tensions have escalated in Uttar Pradesh following the encounter of Mangesh Yadav in Sultanpur. The incident has sparked outrage, with Mangesh Yadav's family accusing the police of brutality and questioning the fairness of the encounter. He emphasized that the tears of Mangesh Yadav's family raise a crucial question for the entire nation: "Who decides who lives and who dies— …

Soldiers, their families bearing brunt of BJP’s wrong policies: Rahul Gandhi
6 months ago

Soldiers, their families bearing brunt of BJP’s wrong policies: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over back-to-back terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and said soldiers and their families were bearing the brunt of its wrong policies even as he underlined that the entire country stands united against terrorism in the hour of grief. “The Indian National Congress stands strongly with our valiant …

‘What happened to claims made by non-biological PM’: Congress on Doda encounter
6 months ago

‘What happened to claims made by non-biological PM’: Congress on Doda encounter

Hindustan Times  

Taking a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Paty-led Centre following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh said on Tuesday questions must be raised about the claims made by the “non-biological PM". Congress leader Jairam Ramesh The Congress leader also claimed that there have been 11 terrorist attacks in the …

‘J&K parties cultivated terror leaders for votes’, alleges DGP
6 months ago

‘J&K parties cultivated terror leaders for votes’, alleges DGP

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police RR Swain on Monday blamed regional politics in the Valley for Pakistan's ‘successful’ infiltration into the Kashmiri civil society. Continuing his attack, Swain alleged that visiting homes of terrorists killed by security forces and expressing sympathy for them in public was “normal”. Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police RR Swain said visiting …

‘Don’t Allow Pakistani Terrorists In Kashmir…’: Firebrand Dutch Leader Wilders’ Message To India After Reasi Attack
7 months ago

‘Don’t Allow Pakistani Terrorists In Kashmir…’: Firebrand Dutch Leader Wilders’ Message To India After Reasi Attack

News 18  

Geert Wilders, who heads the Netherlands’ right-wing PVV Freedom Party, reacted on Monday to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday where nine people died – mostly pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh – when terrorists opened fire at them. Don’t allow Pakistani terrorists in the Kashmir Valley killing Hindus.Protect your people India! #AllEyesOnReasi— Geert Wilders June 10, …

Voter turnout over 36 per cent till 1 pm: Fifth phase LS polls
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Voter turnout over 36 per cent till 1 pm: Fifth phase LS polls

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Over 36 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections amid sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal and a poll boycott in a village of Uttar Pradesh. While Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout till 1 …

Migrant labourer from Bihar shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Anantnag
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Migrant labourer from Bihar shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Anantnag

Hindustan Times  

A migrant labourer from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists on Wednesday at Bijbehara in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. A spokesperson for BJP's J&K unit termed the attack “frustration of adversaries” and said these acts will in no way revive election boycott politics in Kashmir. Read: Punjab Police arrests Khalistan Zindabad Force operative from Delhi airport Former Jammu …

Bihari worker shot dead by terrorists in Jammu-Kashmir's Anantnag
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Bihari worker shot dead by terrorists in Jammu-Kashmir's Anantnag

India Today  

Terrorists fired upon two non-locals, killing one, in Bijbehara area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday evening. A top police officer told India Today that terrorists this evening fired upon non-locals from close range. Just last week, terrorists attacked a non-local guide in Padpawan area of Shopian district. The non-local guide, Ranjit Singh, was accompanying foreign tourists and was …

Jammu and Kashmir: Bihar labourer shot dead by terrorists in Anantnag district, area cordoned off
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Bihar labourer shot dead by terrorists in Anantnag district, area cordoned off

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir: A labourer from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir today. Jammu-Kashmir Raj Bhawan statement on Bihar worker killing J&K Raj Bhawan said, "The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has condemned the terror attack in Bijbehara, Anantnag today. The Lt Governor said: No words are strong enough to condemn the heinous …

Srinagar: Police officer shot by terrorists while playing cricket
1 year, 2 months ago

Srinagar: Police officer shot by terrorists while playing cricket

Op India  

A police officer from Jammu and Kashmir was shot and severely wounded by terrorists in downtown Srinagar on 29 October when he was playing cricket at an Eidgah ground with several local youngsters. Key officials from Jammu and Kashmir as well as representatives from other security agencies attended a high-level conference that was called on 25 October at the headquarters …

Jammu and Kashmir: Three labourers from Bihar shot at by terrorists in Shopian, Army cordon off area
1 year, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Three labourers from Bihar shot at by terrorists in Shopian, Army cordon off area

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir : Terrorists shot three labourers from Bihar in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district today. Three of them are residents of Supaul district in Bihar "Terrorists fired upon three outside labourers in Shopian. Altaf Thakur, the BJP's spokesperson in Jammu and Kashmir, said, "Strongly denounce the attack on unarmed non local labourers in Gagran, Shopian district by the …

BJP trying to divide people into Hindus and non-Hindus: Thol Thirumavalavan
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP trying to divide people into Hindus and non-Hindus: Thol Thirumavalavan

New Indian Express  

Opposition parties have joined hands to take action against the issue and restore peace in the state. PM Modi and Minister Shah are trying to divide people as Hindus and non-Hindus. The management of Natarajar Temple in Chidambaram must follow the Indian Constitution," he added. If all the opposition parties join together, the BJP will lose in the 2024 Lok …

West Bengal panchayat polls: 3 shot dead as violence continues on last day of filing nominations
1 year, 7 months ago

West Bengal panchayat polls: 3 shot dead as violence continues on last day of filing nominations

India TV News  

West Bengal panchayat polls: As many as three persons were shot dead and several others were injured in West Bengal on Thursday, the last day to file nominations for the panchayat polls scheduled to be held on July 8. Supporters of Left-INC CPI state secretary Md Salim said they were supporters of the Left Front and the Congress, and the …

From Babri to Mumbai and Beyond: India’s Journey Into Darkness
1 year, 8 months ago

From Babri to Mumbai and Beyond: India’s Journey Into Darkness

The Diplomat  

1992 was an age of incoherence in India. To the distant observer it might have seemed that much of India was aflame – and possibly ready for “balkanization.” Outside Jammu and Kashmir, however, there was little evidence of Islamist terrorist mobilization, despite the strident polarizing campaigns of the Sangh Parivar, a complex network – both formal and informal – of …

Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists at J&K's Budgam
2 years ago

Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists at J&K's Budgam

India Today  

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in central Kashmir's Budgam on Sunday morning. @JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police January 15, 2023 Few days ago, at least four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in a "chance encounter". Three weeks ago, three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed after an encounter broke out between security forces and …

Rajouri Killings: Communal Divide to Terror, Intel Note Goes Deeper into Chenab Valley’s Issues
2 years ago

Rajouri Killings: Communal Divide to Terror, Intel Note Goes Deeper into Chenab Valley’s Issues

News 18  

While the killings in Rajouri on Sunday and Monday led to fears of terror returning to the so-far-safe Jammu, CNN-News18 has accessed the intelligence note on the incidents, which hints at attempts to create a communal divide in the Chenab Valley. The note listed the major terror attacks in Rajouri in 2022: Four blasts took place in Kandi Koteranka belt …

Violent protests after 2 civilians fatally shot in Kashmir
2 years ago

Violent protests after 2 civilians fatally shot in Kashmir

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Violent protests erupted Friday in a town in Indian-controlled Kashmir after two civilians were killed and another wounded in what the Indian army called a “firing incident by unidentified terrorists.” But locals in southern Rajouri district said the men were shot by soldiers at the entrance of a military base. The three men worked as laborers at …

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists open fire at police, CRPF team; cop injured
2 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists open fire at police, CRPF team; cop injured

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir: At least one police personnel was injured in a terrorist attack on a joint party of police/CRPF in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag. On Thursday, 3 Army personnel were killed after two terrorists attempted to infiltrate an army company operating base in Pargal in the Darhal area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Migrant worker shot dead …

Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Kulgam
2 years, 6 months ago

Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Kulgam

India Today  

Two terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed have been killed in an encounter with security forces at Gujjarpora area of Damhal Hanji Pora in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam. The security forces have killed two Pakistani terrorists of the terror outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba in Kupwara. "When the security forces searched the hideouts, terrorists opened fire at the joint search parties and our team retaliated, …

3 LeT terrorists killed in overnight encounter in J&K's Pulwama
2 years, 7 months ago

3 LeT terrorists killed in overnight encounter in J&K's Pulwama

Firstpost  

Srinagar: Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said on Sunday. A police spokesperson said acting on specific information regarding the presence of terrorists in Pulwama’s Drabgam village, a cordon-and-search operation was launched by the security forces in the area on Saturday. In the ensuing gunbattle, three local …

Jammu and Kashmir: Target killings are acts of desperation, says LG Manoj Sinha
2 years, 7 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Target killings are acts of desperation, says LG Manoj Sinha

India TV News  

Highlights LG Sinha stated that the militants want to provoke the people to protest against the security forces He urged people to come forward and support police in their campaign to root out terrorism Sinha was speaking at an event in Kulgam district in Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday stated that the recent target …

AAP holds ‘Jan Aakrosh Rally’ against targeted killings in Kashmir, Kejriwal says BJP cannot handle Kashmir
2 years, 7 months ago

AAP holds ‘Jan Aakrosh Rally’ against targeted killings in Kashmir, Kejriwal says BJP cannot handle Kashmir

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party organised a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Sunday against the recent spurt in targeted killings in Kashmir and slammed the BJP-led Union government for the situation. Several AAP workers and leaders, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvin Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Environment Minister Gopal Rai, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and other MLAs …

‘Unable to protect citizens’, Shiv Sena attacks BJP over J&K targeted killings
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Unable to protect citizens’, Shiv Sena attacks BJP over J&K targeted killings

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maharashtra’s ruling Shiv Sena on Thursday attacked the Centre over the targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was unable to protect citizens. In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Sena asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah to pay attention to the issues of national security. It said …

Kashmir target killings continue unabated: Here's a quick timeline that defies normalcy narrative in valley
2 years, 7 months ago

Kashmir target killings continue unabated: Here's a quick timeline that defies normalcy narrative in valley

India TV News  

Jammu & Kashmir: The unabated killing of civilians in Kashmir by terrorists has shaken the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the entire nation. A quick timeline of targeted killings Image Source : INDIA TV Timeline of targeted killings in Kashmir NSA Ajit Doval meets Home Minister Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday met National Security …

Jammu and Kashmir: Seven civilians, including two from minority Hindu community, killed by terrorists in May this year
2 years, 7 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Seven civilians, including two from minority Hindu community, killed by terrorists in May this year

Firstpost  

On Tuesday, terrorists shot dead 36-year-old Rajni Bala, a Kashmir Pandit female school teacher, in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir There has been an increase of targeted attacks by terrorists on minorities in Jammu and Kashmir. On Tuesday, terrorists shot dead a Kashmiri pandit woman school teacher in Kulgam district. Don’t Miss: Kashmiri Pandit woman school teacher shot dead …

Targeted Killings of KPs, Non-locals Aimed to Keep Terrorism Alive in Kashmir: Army Commander
2 years, 8 months ago

Targeted Killings of KPs, Non-locals Aimed to Keep Terrorism Alive in Kashmir: Army Commander

News 18  

Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the targeted killings of Kashmiri Pandits and non-local labourers by militants was to keep terrorism alive in Kashmir. He said in the recent past, militants have targeted non-local labourers, Kashmiri Pandits and other contributors of peace, prosperity and well-being of Kashmir, which goes to show that frustration is setting in …

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Shopian
2 years, 8 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Shopian

Firstpost  

This comes after a Pakistani terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba and a local terrorist were killed in the Kulgam district on Sunday Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir: An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces in the Shirmal area of Zainapora village in South Kashmir’s Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier on Sunday, a Pakistani terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba and a local …

62 terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir this year, 39 belonged to LeT: Police
2 years, 8 months ago

62 terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir this year, 39 belonged to LeT: Police

Hindustan Times  

As many as 62 terrorists have been killed so far this year in various encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday. "Due to enhanced Humint, Techint and focused operations, the surviving rate of terrorists is drastically decreasing," Kashmir Zone Police tweeted quoting Kumar. As many as 39 of the 62 terrorists hailed from Lashkar-e-Taiba, while 15 belonged to …

In another targeted attack in J&K, terrorists shot dead civilian in Kulgam
2 years, 9 months ago

In another targeted attack in J&K, terrorists shot dead civilian in Kulgam

India TV News  

Highlights A civilian was shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam region in Jammu and Kashmir The civilian has been identified as Satish Kumar Singh, resident of Kulgam This was another attempt of targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir in another targeted attack on Wednesday shot dead a civilian who has been identified as Satish Kumar …

Encounter in Srinagar, two terrorists killed
2 years, 9 months ago

Encounter in Srinagar, two terrorists killed

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Two Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists involved in the recent attack on a CRPF personnel in the city were killed, while three security force personnel were injured in an encounter here on Sunday, police said. Security force launched a cordon and search operation in Bishember Nagar area of the city after receiving inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, …

J&K: 4 terrorists killed in separate encounters in Pulwama, Ganderbal, Handwara
2 years, 10 months ago

J&K: 4 terrorists killed in separate encounters in Pulwama, Ganderbal, Handwara

India TV News  

Highlights In three separate encounters, 4 terrorists were neutralized in Kashmir. In three separate encounters, 4 terrorists were neutralized on Saturday morning, two in Pulwama, another in Handwara, and the other in Ganderbal. Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists of Pakistan were gunned down in Pulwama encounter, said Kashmir IGP Vijay Kumar. The encounter broke out at Chewaklan area of Pulwama between security …

One terrorist killed in encounter in Pulwama: J&K Police
3 years, 1 month ago

One terrorist killed in encounter in Pulwama: J&K Police

India Today  

One unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in the Rajpura area of Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Wednesday, the police said. Further details shall follow," the Kashmir Zone Police had tweeted. @JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police December 14, 2021 On Tuesday, the police said one Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed in an encounter that broke …

Is Kerala Political Violence Taking a Communal Tone?
3 years, 1 month ago

Is Kerala Political Violence Taking a Communal Tone?

The Quint  

The fear of death squads on the prowl becomes palpable in Kerala as the state witnessed two gruesome political killings within a fortnight. The relative pause prevailed in political killing for the past many months in the state was broken on 15 November, when the 27-year old S Sanjith, an RSS Pramukh in Palakkad district, was hacked to death by …

Lashkar-affiliated terror group warns migrants in Kashmir, claims responsibility for killing Bihar labourers
3 years, 2 months ago

Lashkar-affiliated terror group warns migrants in Kashmir, claims responsibility for killing Bihar labourers

India Today  

The frontal outfit of Lashkar-e-Taiba, terror group United Liberation Front, has claimed responsibility for the gruesome killings of two Bihari labourers in Kashmir. Amid the spate of recent attacks on migrants, the terror organisation has also warned migrant labourers to leave the Kashmir valley. Terrorists gunned down two labourers from Bihar and injured another after barging into their accommodation in …

J&K Civilian Killings: Farooq Abdullah Says ‘Kashmiris Not Involved’. Lt Gov Manoj Sinha Says ‘Will Hunt Down Terrorists’
3 years, 2 months ago

J&K Civilian Killings: Farooq Abdullah Says ‘Kashmiris Not Involved’. Lt Gov Manoj Sinha Says ‘Will Hunt Down Terrorists’

ABP News  

New Delhi: Asserting the Kashmiris were not involved in the recent civilian killings in the union territory, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said these attacks were carried under a conspiracy to defame the Kashmiris. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha amid a spate of civilian kil lings vowed to avenge every drop of their blood by …

Two more non-locals shot dead by terrorists on Saturday in Kashmir
3 years, 2 months ago

Two more non-locals shot dead by terrorists on Saturday in Kashmir

Op India  

Even though security forces have intensified operations against Pakistan backed Islamic terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, targeted attacks on non-locals in the valley continues. @JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police October 16, 2021 The first victim was identified as Arbind Kumar Sah from Banka district of Bihar who used to sell golgappa in Srinagar. On October 5, Virendra Paswan, who hailed …

13 terrorists killed in 9 encounters after civilian killings in J&K: Police
3 years, 3 months ago

13 terrorists killed in 9 encounters after civilian killings in J&K: Police

India Today  

After a spate of civilian killings shook Jammu and Kashmir in October, thirteen terrorists have been killed in the union territory in nine encounters over the last nine days, the police said on Saturday. The police has claimed that four terrorists responsible for four civilian killings in Jammu and Kashmir in the first week of October have been killed in …

Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian
3 years, 3 months ago

Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

India TV News  

At least three terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba - The Resistance Front were killed during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district early Tuesday. Taking to Twitter, Kashmir Zone Police said, "#ShopianEncounterUpdate: 03 #terrorists of LeT killed. Giving out further information, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar said one of the three Lashkar-e-Taiba- The Resistance Force terrorists killed in the …

Terrorist involved in murder of street hawker gunned down in encounter in J&K's Shopian
3 years, 3 months ago

Terrorist involved in murder of street hawker gunned down in encounter in J&K's Shopian

India Today  

A terrorist, who was responsible for the killing of a street hawker, was among the three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists gunned down in an encounter with security forces in South Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday. "Out of 3 killed terrorists, one has been identified as Mukhtar Shah of Ganderbal, who shifted to Shopian after killing one street hawker Virendra Paswan of Bihar," …

1990 or 2021, Hindus Remain Soft Targets in Kashmir
3 years, 3 months ago

1990 or 2021, Hindus Remain Soft Targets in Kashmir

The Quint  

The fresh spate of killings of the minorities in Kashmir has ruptured the semblance of peace and vitiated the overall environment. It also exhibits that the government of India’s invalidation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution doesn’t automatically translate into neutralisation of Islamist terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, has widely publicised a …

Terrorists in J&K Most Violent against Civilians in October, non-Muslims and BJP Workers Top Targets
3 years, 3 months ago

Terrorists in J&K Most Violent against Civilians in October, non-Muslims and BJP Workers Top Targets

News 18  

Security forces in Kashmir have geared up for October after noticing a trend revealing terrorists become most violent against civilians this month with a recent string of targeted killings bolstering this belief. In 2020, 9 BJP workers were killed by terrorists in Kashmir out of 11 killings of political workers. Most vulnerable areas have been identified as October month remains …

Indian police detain hundreds amid violence in Kashmir
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian police detain hundreds amid violence in Kashmir

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Government forces have detained at least 500 people in a sweeping crackdown in Indian-controlled Kashmir, local officials said Sunday, following a string of suspected militant attacks and targeted killings in the disputed region. Assailants fatally shot three Hindus and a Sikh person in the region’s main city of Srinagar this week in a sudden rise in violence …

Grim turn: on Srinagar civilian killings
3 years, 3 months ago

Grim turn: on Srinagar civilian killings

The Hindu  

The killings of seven civilians in Srinagar in six days mark a grim turn in the situation in the Kashmir Valley. Srinagar’s prominent Kashmiri Pandit chemist, Makhan Lal Bindroo, whose decision to stay on through the violent 1990s was seen as a positive omen by the displaced community, was gunned down. On October 7, a Sikh principal and a Kashmir …

Execution-style killings of minorities far from new to Kashmir
3 years, 3 months ago

Execution-style killings of minorities far from new to Kashmir

Firstpost  

The killings this week aren’t an outlier; according to the the Jammu Kashmir Police, 28 civilians have been killed by terrorists so far this year, seven of them Hindu or Sikh In less than a week, Kashmir has seen seven execution-style killings. In 2019, for example, six migrant construction workers from West Bengal were massacred in Kulgam, as part of …

Bengal BJP Ministers, MPs to Reach Out to Post-Poll Violence Victims in Ashirvad Yatra
3 years, 5 months ago

Bengal BJP Ministers, MPs to Reach Out to Post-Poll Violence Victims in Ashirvad Yatra

News 18  

The BJP leadership has already spoken out against the ruling Trinamool Congress over the post-poll violence in Bengal. Apart from BJP State President Dilip Ghosh and General Secretary Amitabh Chakraborty, Kailash Vijayavargiya, Shiv Prakash and Amit Malvira met all the MPs held at the Constitution Club in Delhi. According to BJP sources, all BJP MPs and MLAs will go to …

Top Lashkar commander killed in encounter in Kashmir's Parimpora day after arrest
3 years, 6 months ago

Top Lashkar commander killed in encounter in Kashmir's Parimpora day after arrest

India Today  

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and a Pakistani terrorist were gunned down by security forces during an encounter in Parimpora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district, police said. The LeT commander, Nadeem Abrar, was involved in several killings of security forces and civilians at Malhoora site, said IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar, while adding that the Pakistani terrorist who was killed …

West Bengal Violence: MHA asks report from Governor Jagdeep Dhankar over law and order situation
3 years, 8 months ago

West Bengal Violence: MHA asks report from Governor Jagdeep Dhankar over law and order situation

India TV News  

The Union Home Ministry has asked West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to give a report on the law and order situation in the state, particularly the violence that took place following the election results last weekend, officials said on Thursday. The MHA has deputed a four-member team, led by an Additional Secretary level official including a Central Reserve Police Force …

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