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15 Oct

Another Kashmiri Pandit shot dead by terrorist

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsCrime, IndiaINDIA, kashmir, terrorist

A Kashmiri Pandit who was shot by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday succumbed to his injuries in a hospital, officials said.The area has been cordoned off and operations have been launched to nab the culprits, they added. Puran Krishan Bhat was attacked near his residence in Chowdhury Gund area of south Kashmir district, they said, adding that doctors declared Mr Bhat brought dead after he was shifted to Shopian Hospital. Mr. Bhat has two school-going children - a girl who studies in class 7 and a younger boy who studies in class 5 - a relative…

09 Feb

Domino’s, Honda join other MNCs, apologise over Kashmir post

editor0 CommentsIndiaDomino's, Honda, kashmir

Pizza chain Domino's and Honda have apologised for hurting sentiments of Indians by social media posts of their business associates in Pakistan supporting separatists in Kashmir. In a social media post, Domino's India said it is committed to the Indian market, "having called it home for more than 25 years, and has the utmost respect for the people, culture and spirit of nationalism of the country". "We stand here to protect its legacy forever. We respect and honour everything the country has to offer," the pizza chain said. It said, "We regret and apologise for the unsolicited social media post…

02 Apr

Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday gunned down three militants involved in the attack at a BJP leader’s residence in Srinagar

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBJP, INDIA, kashmir, terrorist

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday gunned down three militants involved in the attack at a senior BJP leader’s residence in Srinagar, IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said. A police constable was killed in the attack on Thursday morning, and the militants had escaped with his rifle. The attack took place at the residence of BJP leader Mohammad Anwar Khan at Aaribagh Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar — Khan was not in the house at the time of the incident. Police said the militants were affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba and two of them were locals. “Three militants involved in attack on BJP leader’s…

25 Mar

Militant attack on outskirts of Srinagar results in death of two CRPF personnel

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At least two CRPF personnel were killed and two others were injured Thursday in a suspected militant attack at Lawaypora on the outskirts of Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir. The two injured personnel are in critical condition and have been rushed to a hospital, the CRPF said. The militants opened fire on the CRPF personnel, a police official told PTI. The area, which has witnessed several clashes between security forces and militants in recent years, has been cordoned off, the police official told PTI. The attack on CRPF personnel comes days after four militants were killed in a gun-battle…