Kashmir

Politicians, journalists, activists being punished for speaking truth in ‘Naya Kashmir’: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR — Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that the politicians, journalists and activists are being punished for speaking truth in ‘Naya Kashmir.’ Talking to media persons after her mother was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today, Mehbooba said that the agencies that were meant to […]

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DPG orders action against police officer thrashing journalists during Muharram procession

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Wednesday ordered “immediate action” against a police officer involved in “undesirable behaviour” with journalists during a Muharram procession in the city. Police on Tuesday lathicharged and thrashed a group of journalists covering a Muharram procession here, evoking criticism from various quarters. “DGP J&K […]

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HC issues notice to J&K admin on Waheed Parra’s petition seeking quashing of FIR, charges against him

SRINAGAR — The J&K High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Union Territory administration on a petition by PDP youth leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, seeking quashing of FIR and subsequent framing of charges against him by a special court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)  and Indian Penal Code (IPC). Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul […]

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J&K politicians condemn thrashing of journalists during Muharram procession

SRINAGAR — Several politicians and political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have condemned the police lathicharge on journalists during a Muharram procession in Srinagar. As the media personnel, mostly photo and video journalists, were discharging their professional duties, police swung into action and lathicharged them, the scribes said, as per news agency PTI. They said […]