SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Thrusday said that a hybrid was killed in brief militant shootout at Cherdari area in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Quoting IGP Kashmir, Kashmir Zone Police wrote, “Killed militant is hybrid type, identified as Javed Ah Wani of Kulgam district and he has assisted terrorist Gulzar […]
Kashmir
Indo-Pak Cricket clash aftermath: Three Kashmiri students arrested by UP police
SRINAGAR — The Uttar Pradesh police has arrested three Kashmiri students for allegedly celebrating Pakistan cricket teams win against India in the T20 World cup after BJP workers filed a complaint against them in police. According to news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) the students are studying in Raja Balwant Singh (RBS) Engineering Technical Agra, […]
Two men held for kidnapping, raping woman 19 years ago
JAMMU — Two rape accused, who had been absconding since 2002, were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. Based on specific information, a police team led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shailender Singh arrested Abdul Rashid and Makhna from Miyan Khariyan area in Mahore tehsil for allegedly raping a woman in […]
‘Two Missing Rajouri Residents Traced from Shopian’
RAJOURI — Two villagers feared to have gone missing in snow-affected upper reaches of Rajouri and Reasi districts have been traced by police in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, Rajouri police on Wednesday said. “Missing report of two persons was lodged on October 24 in police station Budhal in which it came to fore that one […]
Students say ‘don’t ruin careers’ after booked under UAPA over Ind-Pak match
SRINAGAR — After the Jammu and Kashmir police initiated strict action against the students, who allegedly celebrated the victory of Pakistan over India in a T20 cricket match on Sunday, students say it is better to be killed than ruining their careers. Following the 10 wicket victory by Pakistan over its arch rivals, medical students […]
3 Kashmir students suspended for praising Pak players after victory against India in cricket
AGRA — Three engineering students from Kashmir were suspended by a college here for allegedly posting a WhatsApp status praising Pakistan players after victory against India in a cricket match two days ago. Local leaders of the BJP youth wing have also lodged a complaint against them at the Jagdishpura police station. The students belonged […]
Two daughters of CJM Reasi died in Chandigarh road accident
SRINAGAR — Two daughters of Chief Judicial Magistrate Reasi, Syed Adnan, died in a road accident in Chandigarh last night, reports said Tuesday. The deceased, as per the sources, have been identified as Zava Adnan (elder daughter) and Aqsa Adnan. As per the family sources, Zava was travelling to Chandigarh to appear in the entrance […]
Editor-in-Chief Kashmir Despatch Syed Basharat bereaved
SRINAGAR — Dr Syed Zahoor Geelani, father-in-law of Syed Basharat, Editor-in-Chief Kashmir Despatch passed away after a brief spell of illness at a Delhi hospital. Dr Geelani was a retired Block Medical Officer and was known for his tireless social services across his locality in Bemina. The deceased was a noble soul and would spare […]
Withdraw UAPA Charges Against Kashmiri MBBS Students, Resolve Cricket Celebration Controversy Amicably: J&K Students Association
SRINAGAR — J&K Students Association Tuesday urged J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to withdraw UAPA Charges on humanitarian grounds against Kashmiri Students who celebrated Pakistan victory and raised slogans. In a statement, National spokesperson of Association Nasir Khuehami said that, UAPA charges against students is a harsh punishment and will ruin their futures & will […]
Mysterious explosion at Sumbal: Woman among 6 civilians injured
BANDIPORA — A woman was among six civilians, who were injured in a mysterious explosion in Sumbal area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday. Officials told that the low intensity explosion took place in Sumbal, which left around six people injured. They said the injured have been shifted to Community Health Center (CHC) Sumbal […]









