Another day, another death

Pattan Youth Succumbs; 7 Injured In Soura, 3 In Pulwama; City Parts, Towns Under Curfew

ALTAF BABA/GOWHAR BHAT

Varmul/Srinagar, Aug 23: One more youth injured in CRPF firing succumbed on Monday taking the toll of those killed by police and CRPF during the ongoing unrest to 63. The summer capital and most of the towns and district headquarters continued to be locked down during the day.Bilal Ahmad Sheikh More

Trehgam residents denied water

Shortage Of Essentials In Curfewed Township

SHAHID RAFIQ

Kupwara, Aug 23: With curfew continuing at Trehgam township of district Kupwara for 10th day running today, people alleged that CRPF and police were using curfew and restrictions as a fear tactic and not allowing them to fetch drinking water from local springs and other essentials like medicines and More

No justification for innocent killings: Karat

‘Situation In Kashmir Extremely Serious’

MUDDASIR ALI

Srinagar, Aug 23: Terming situation in Kashmir as ‘extremely serious,’ General Secretary, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Prakash Karat Monday said there can be no justification for use of bullets by government forces against stone throwing youth in the Valley which has resulted in killing of More

26 PERSONS SHOT IN EYES

Most Of Them Will Never Be Able To See Again: Doctors

SAMAAN LATEEF

Srinagar, Aug 23: 15-year old Danish Ahmad Shiekh of Tarzoo Sopur is hopeful that he will regain his eyesight. But doctors at SMHS hospital here say he will never be able to see again.On August 19, Danish was hit by a pellet fired by paramilitary CRPF in his left eye outside his house a minute More

Kashmir witnessing unprecedented situation: Mehbooba

‘Delhi’s Approach Inhumane’

MUDDASIR ALI

Srinagar, Aug 23: Calling for an unconditional dialogue to solve the Kashmir problem, Peoples Democratic Party chief, Mehbooba Mufti, on Monday termed New Delhi’s approach towards Kashmir as “unfortunate and far from humane.”“The current situation in Kashmir is unprecedented in its character and More

Youth pelting stones in self-defence: Geelani

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 23: The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Monday accused the troopers and cops of pelting stones on Kashmiris and attacking their houses.The veteran leader said while the youth are maintaining discipline during protests, they are forced to pelt stones only More

Gunmen kill 3 civilians: Police

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Aug 23: Unidentified gunmen which the police claimed to be militants on Monday gunned down three persons, including mother-daughter duo, in two separate incidents in south Kashmir.A police spokesman said the gunmen barged into the house of Muhammad Hussain Gorsi at Damhal Hanjipora in More

Kuwaiti MPs condemn rights abuses in Kashmir

Kuwait, Aug 23: A group of Kuwaiti members of parliament have criticized India over “atrocities and human rights violations in Kashmir” and vowed they will oppose any agreement between Kuwait and any other nation that oppresses and maltreats Muslims.Salafi MP Muhammad Hayef called for implementing More

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