3 Army men, 11 militants, killed in south Kashmir encounters

Srinagar: At least 11 militants were killed in counter-insurgency operations in three different areas in South Kashmir in which three Army men and two civilians were also killed. At a hurriedly called joint press conference of army, police and CRPF, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief S P Vaid said this is one of the biggest […]

Youth killed, dozens others injured in Shopian parts

Srinagar: A youth was killed and dozen others were injured in government forces action near encounter sites at Dragad and Kachdora areas of southern Shopian district. Official sources told news agency GNS that a youth Zubair Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Ahad Bhat, a resident of Gopalpora DH Pora in neighbouring Kulgam district suffered injuries […]

Sopore observes partial shutdown, clashes reported

Sopore: A partial shutdown is being observed in parts of Sopore town on Sunday to mourn the death of militants in separate gunfights in south Kashmir’s Shopian and Anantnag districts.   Reports said that shops and other business establishments are closed in parts of Sopore town including Main chowk, Tehsil road and Chankhan area soon […]

Observe shutdown for today and tomorrow: JRL tells people

Srinagar: JRL calls for Kashmir-wide shutdown today, tomorrow. The leadership has asked people to suspend business activities forthwith.  Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has called for strike across Kashmir Valley today and tomorrow in view of militant killings in south Kashmir gunfights.  The JRL, comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik, has asked […]

Dead body recovered from Kishen Ganga Dam

Srinagar: Body of a man was fished out from the Kishen Ganga Hydroelectric Project Dam in Gurez area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district two days after he had drowned in the dam. The body of Mushtaq Ahmed of Wampora, Gurez was fished out from the Kishen Ganga Hydroelectric Project Dam late Saturday evening by the […]

Top commanders among 11 killed in twin Shopian encounters

Srinagar: Top commanders among eleven militants were killed and four army men sustained injuries in two separate encounters in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday. Meanwhile, around 20 people have been injured in various protests going on in the areas. Official sources told news agency GNS that a total of eleven militants have been killed in […]

Toll reaches nine, 5 to 6 militants holed up in Kachdoora

Srinagar: The death toll in the two encounters in south Kashmir has risen to nine, sources said. They said that at least nine militants have been killed in two separate encounters in Shopian while as many more are reportedly holed up. Sources in the police said that nine have been killed whereas six more are […]

8 including top commanders killed in south Kashmir gunfights

Srinagar: Eight militants including top commanders have been killed in two separate encounters with government forces in Anantnag and Shopian districts of south Kashmir, police said. Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid on Sunday said that eight militants, including top commanders, were killed in two gunfights with forces in Anantnag and Shopian districts of south Kashmir. […]

Netanyahu praises Israeli troops after Gaza border clashes

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today praised troops for “guarding the country’s borders” after a mass Gaza frontier protest led to clashes that left 16 Palestinians dead. “Well done to our soldiers,” he wrote in a statement. “Israel acts vigorously and with determination to protect its sovereignty and the security of its citizens.” Tens […]

Two militants killed in separate encounters in south Kashmir

Srinagar: Two militants were killed and another arrested as three encounters broke out in Anantnag and Shopian districts of south Kashmir today, police said. In Anantnag, the encounter broke out after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Peth Dialgam area of the district in the early hours, a police official said. He […]