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Baramulla, Apr 08: Setting an another example of communal harmony, people belonging to the Muslim community, performed the last rites of a Pandit woman, in Tangmarg in north Kashmir’s District Baramulla on Sunday.
A Pandit woman Dulari Begum 85, wife of Narenjen Nath resident of Wussan Karhama Tangmarg, died on Sunday, according to the family sources.
As the news about her death spread in the nearby areas, hundreds of Muslims both men and women rushed to the house of the deceased woman to express condolences with the bereaved family.
“The Muslim men participated in all the last rites of the Pandit woman. They took her body to the cremation ground and helped the family arrange for everything required to perform her last rites as per Hindu rituals. Muslim women were also seen consoling the wailing females of the family and relatives,” as per KNS correspondent. (KNS)

‘So far Nobody asked for permission to pray, nor anybody denied permission’

Srinagar, Apr 07: While strongly denying the rumours circulated on social media that Burn Hall School Management “snubs students for offering prayers in School premises”.
So-far nobody had asked for the permission to pray nor have anybody had denied the permission, a spokesperson of the School told KNS.
“There is a mosque next to the school compound and if any student or employee has to go for prayers without bunking classes or avoiding duties, nobody will stop them. The mosque is just attached with the School compound,” he said and added that on Fridays when most of the schools in the Valley work full day, Burn Hall closes just at 12:30 in the afternoon before Friday prayers. (KNS)

02 arrested Recovered Ammunition, Cash Rs 5.37 Lacs, Youths Planning to join militant Ranks Apprehended: Police

AWANTIPORA April 06: During Naka checking Police / Army apprehended 01 OGW namely Rafiq Ahmad Dar S/o Gh Hassan Dar R/o Ghat Tukna Awantipora and recovered 01 Hand Grenade from his possession which he was about to lob upon Police / Security forces. During questioning said OGW admitted that he is working with Militant outfit Ansarul Gazwatul Hind and the Grenade was given to him by Mikitant of the outfit Ansarul Gazwatul Hind. He also stated that he along with one more OGW namely Abid Majeed Shiekh @ Raj Gada S/o Abdul Majeed Shiekh R/o Dadsara Awantipora were given a huge amount by self style commander of Ansarul Gazwatul Hind namely Zakir Rashid Bhat @ Zakir Musa to get weapons for the outfit. Accordingly the said Aabid Majeed @ RajGada was arrested and at his disclosure / instance a cash of Rs 5.37 Lacs was recovered from him. He also admitted that this cash was given to him by Zakir Musa to get weapons for the outfit, police officials told in a press statement. He also states that the amount was looted by Ansarul Gazwatul Hind Mikitants from J&K Bank Noorpora and Marhama in the month of December 2017. In this regard case FIR No 50/2018 U/S 7/27, 18,20,21 unlawful ( Prevention) activities act has been registered in P/S Awantipora. Investigation set into motion.
Moreover, Six (06) youths have been apprehended by Police Awantipora, who were planning to join militant ranks .Were apprehended and handed over to parents after proper counseling, Police Said.

Srinagar, April 6: A militant was killed in an encounter at Kangan area of Pulwama in South Kashmir on Friday afternoon.

Official sources told GNS that a militant believed to be a local was killed in the operation.

The gunfight stops now and the search operation is underway, they said.

A police office while confirming the killing and said that the identity of the slain is being ascertained.

Earlier, SSP Pulwama Mohammad Aslam Choudary had told GNS that a cordon-and-search operation was launched by a joint team of army’s 55 RR, police, and CRPF at Kangan orchards following inputs about the presence of some militants.

As the joint party approached the suspected spot, the militants hiding in the area opened fire triggering off an encounter, the officer had said. (GNS)

Srinagar, April 6 : A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces at Kangan area of Pulwama in South Kashmir on Friday afternoon.

SSP Pulwama Mohammad Aslam Choudary told GNS that a cordon-and-search operation was launched by a joint team of army’s 55 RR, police and CRPF at Kangan orchards following inputs about the presence of some militants.

As the joint party approached the suspected spot, the militants hiding in the area opened fire triggering off an encounter.

Meanwhile, sources said that two to three militants are believed to be hiding in the area.

When reports last came in the exchange of firing was going on. (GNS)

Srinagar: A joint team of SOG Pulwama and army’s 55RR have started cordon and and Search operation in Kangan area of Pulwama district.

During searches some gunshots were heard. When contacted SSP Pulwama Asalam Chaudhary he said that some gunshots were heard during CASO and we are verifying the incident. More details to follow. (GNS)

Srinagar, Apr 06: Station House Officer (SHO) Nigeen, Manzoor Ahmad Friday sustained injuries during the clashes between youth and forces.
The injured cop is being treated in hospital, police said.
“Our colleague SHO Nageen Insp Manzoor got injured today morning in a stone pelting incident. He is being treated in hospital. We pray for his speedy recovery,” Kashmir zone police tweeted.

Srinagar, April 06: Police today morning recovered body of a throat-slit youth who was abducted by gunmen on Wednesday night.

SSP Bandipora Zulfikar told News agency GNS that they have recovered the body with throat slit at BonMohalla Hajin.

He identified the deceased as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Gaffer Bhat.

Manzoor was abducted by a group of militants affiliated with LeT on Wednesday before injuring his father.(GNS)

Srinagar: Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar city and some other places in the Kashmir Valley on Friday to prevent resistance leaders-called protests.
The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), comprised of Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik, has called for peaceful protests after Friday’s congregational prayers.
Geelani and Mirwaiz continue to remain under house arrest while Malik has been lodged at the Srinagar Central Jail.
The restrictions have been imposed in Srinagar’s old city areas while extra deployment of forces has been made, the police said.
After widespread protests by students on Thursday, authorities ordered closure of all schools, colleges and universities in the Valley on Friday.
Exams scheduled for the day have been postponed by Kashmir University.
Train services between the valley’s Baramulla town and Jammu region’s Banihal town have been suspended.

Srinagar: On Thursday it was 28th time since January when Shopian district observed shutdown against the killings of militants and the civilians.

The first shutdown was observed on January 25 when two militants and a civilian were killed in Chaigund and the ongoing strike is being held to mourn the killings of 12 militants and 5 civilians during twin gunfights between the militants and government forces.

The streets look deserted but no sooner do military vehicles appear on the road, youth come out of their houses and pelt stones. The district simmers with anger. A beeline of mourners visits the residences of slain militants and civilians to pay condolences and express solidarity with the families.
This has affected the horticulture activity at a time when fruit season is about to start.
“We are finding it difficult to spray our orchards. But when our children are dying everyday, how can we just forget it and move on,” said Abdul Qayoom, a local resident.
Six major army camps have come up in the district in the last two years turning it into a military garrison.
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has called for Shopian Chalo thrice and on all these occasions the authorities foiled the march by enforcing strict curbs and imposed section 144 across southern districts.