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Policeman abducted in Shopian village, forces launch search operation

Policeman abducted in Shopian village, forces launch search operation

Srinagar: A policeman was abducted by suspected militants in evening from Mingipora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thrusday. Reports said that a policeman was abducted on Thursday evening by suspected militants from Mingipora. A senior police officer also confirmed the incident said that a joint team of police and army have been dispatched […]

Will not compromise, will stick to facts: Journalist Peerzada Ashiq on FIR

Will not compromise, will stick to facts: Journalist Peerzada Ashiq on FIR

Srinagar, Apr 23: Two days after police filed an FIR against him for allegedly publishing ‘fake news’ regarding an encounter and subsequent development, a Kashmir-based journalist Peerzada Ashiq said that he will not compromise with basic premise of journalist — speaking truth to power and sticking to facts. Mr Ashiq, who is a journalist for […]

HC seeks Govt’s response to plea by Qayoom’s wife in 4 days

HC seeks Govt’s response to plea by Qayoom’s wife in 4 days

SRINAGAR: The J&K High Court on Wednesday sought government’s response within four days on a plea by wife of Mian Qayoom, expressing apprehensions with regard to the medical status and the health of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association. Detained on August 5 last year, Mian Qayoom is presently is lodged in Jail No.3, Central […]

Four militants slain in Shopian gunfight, operation over

Four militants slain in Shopian gunfight, operation over

Srinagar: Four militants were killed during a nocturnal gun battle between government forces and militants in Melhora village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on intervening night of Wednesday. Reports said that two more militant bodies have been found at encounter site, he further said that their identification is yet to ascertained. As per the sources […]

Police books journalist Gowhar Geelani

Police books journalist Gowhar Geelani

Srinagar: Police on Tuesday booked another prominent journalist and author – Gowher Geelani “for unlawful activities through his posts and writings on Social Media platform”. “Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar has received information through reliable sources that an individual namely Gowher Geelani is indulging in unlawful activities through his posts and writings on Social […]

I haven’t been arrested, but investigation going on: Photojournalist Masrat Zahra after being quizzed by Police

I haven’t been arrested, but investigation going on: Photojournalist Masrat Zahra after being quizzed by Police

Srinagar, April 21: The female photojournalist, Masrat Zahra, who was booked for her Facebook posts under Unlawful Activities and Prevention Act (ULPA) was today questioned at Cyber police wing and later allowed to go home. “I met the concerned police officials of the case and answered their questions regarding the investigation, I have not been […]