Three CRPF men, civilian injured in Islamabad grenade blast

Srinagar

Three paramilitary troopers sustained splinter injury after militants hurled a grenade on CRPF vehicle at Khanbal area of South Kashmir’s Islamabad district on Friday.

Official sources said that suspected militants lobbed a grenade on the vehicle resulting in injuries to three CRPF men.

A pedestrian is also said to have received injuries in the incident.

All the injured were rushed to nearby hospital for treatment.

A police officer while confirming the incident told GNS that they have launched investigations and has started searches to nab the assailants. (GNS)

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Grenade attack in Islamabad

Srinagar

Militants lobbed a grenade on Friday afternoon towards CRPF vehicle at Khanabal area of Islamabad district.

A senior Police officer confirmed incident to said that a grenade has been lobbed on CRPF vehicle, however, we are verifying if there is any injury.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that two CRPF and one civilian was injured in this incident.

Meanwhile, the whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers. (GNS)

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‘Kashmiri’s are victims of unruly government forces’: JKDFP

Srinagar

Expressing serious concern over the ongoing human rights violations by the men in uniform in nook and corner of the disputed region, Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) has said that trying to set ablaze residential houses during nights clearly indicates that men in uniform are not accountable anywhere.

JKDFP spokesperson said in a statement that the incident which took place in Gandbugh Kakapora is not only highly condemnable but the concerned human rights orgainsations should take serious note of it.

Vandalising of graves by Indian forces is also a new edition to the ongoing oppression in the region.  The government forces have in fact let loose a reign of terror by violating every human right throughout the valley turning the life of the common people into a hell.

The men in uniform are also on an arrest spree throughout the valley even hundreds of innocent people mostly youth are languishing in different jails, police stations and torture centers. The arrests are being made on fictitious allegations which forces fail to prove before courts. However, when courts pass bail orders they are not honoured by the police authorities making a joke of the whole judicial system.

Democratic Freedom Party expresses its deep anguish over the ongoing rights violations and oppressive measures at the government level. Terming the disputed region as a lawless land where the men in uniform work on their own choice, Freedom Party said that mere statements of so-called rulers are only proving salt on the wounds of Kashmiri’s.

Democratic Freedom Party statement appealed the international and local human rights bodies, forums and individuals to take serious cognizance of the worst situation of the disputed region so that unruly forces and authorities are tamed.

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Rajnath Singh may visit J&K before Eid to review security situation

Srinagar

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to review security situation after unilateral Ramadan ceasefire announced by the government. Highly placed sources, including the State BJP leaders, said Singh is likely to arrive on a two-day visit to the State next week, reported The New Indian Express.

“The dates for Home Minister’s visit are being finalised,” the report said. He will chair a high-level meeting of top security officials in the State and will be briefed about the prevailing security situation, especially in the Valley, it added.

“Top army, police, paramilitary and intelligence officials will update him about the security situation and effect of the Ramadan ceasefire,” the report said.

Although militants have not positively responded to the ceasefire, violence has drastically reduced in the Valley during the first 15 days of Ramadan. Eleven militants, an army man, and three civilians have been killed in the violence. Nine militants were killed in encounters near Line of Control (LoC) while two others were killed in forest area in Kralagund, Handwara in Kupwara district, a media report said.

There has been no civilian killing during anti-militancy operations, as troops have stopped Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) and intelligence- based Search and Destroy Operations (SADO). Sources said after taking inputs from top security officials, Singh would hold talks with union home ministry officials to decide whether ceasefire can be extended during the 60-day Amarnath yatra period, which begins from June 28.

“Due to last year’s militant attack on yatris at Amarnath in which eight were killed, the home minister will direct security officials to beef up security and ensure that the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of south Kashmir Himalayas passes peacefully,” the report said.

According to report, home minister would also review the situation along the LoC and International Border (IB) during review meetings with army and BSF officials. “Singh will also be briefed about the measures put in place to prevent infiltration from across the LoC and tackle ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops,” said a media report. The home minister’s visit to the State assumes more significance as it would come some days after the separatist leaders sought clarity on talks offers to join the dialogue process.

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Drug peddler arrested in Kulgam: Police

Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have arrested a drug peddler from south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

The police spokesman in a statement said: “Police party of Kulgam police led by SHO Qaimoh and DySP Mirbazar laid a naka in their jurisdiction. During naka checking, a Tavera vehicle bearing registration number JK02BN 3882 was intercepted.”

“On checking, 750 grams of charas was recovered from the vehicle and the accused was arrested,” said Police.

A case FIR number 25/2018 under section 8/15 NDPS was registered and the investigation was taken up.

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Govt forces in J&K put on high alert

Srinagar

Following reports of infiltration of over 20 militants in Kashmir valley across Line of Control, the government forces have been put on high alert, reports quoted officials as saying

Reports said that most of the militants are believed to be affiliated to Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit

They said the government force’s network is apprehending a rise in militants attacks in the valley, following which the government forces have been asked to remain on a high alert and maintain vigil around sensitive forces installations across the state, they said.

Reports quoted officials as saying that it was rare for such a large number of militants to infiltrate in one go.

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Lashkar militants appear in Hajin, denies hand in last two killings

Srinagar

Following a series of killing by unknown gunmen in Hajin area of Bandipora district, which has created an atmosphere of fear among people, last night after Taraweeh prayers, two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants appeared in Khosa Mohallah.

According to locals, one among them was Saleem Ahmad Parray, a local militant who joined Lashkar in October 2017, told people that they have not killed Hilal Ahmad Parray, and Mohammad Yaqoob Wagey.

On May 16, four masked men entered Hilal’s house in Parray Mohallah and took him along. The next morning, his tortured body was retrieved from an orchard near his house. Eight days later (May, 24) gunmen barged into Mohammad Yaqoob Wagey’s house, and slit his throat with a knife in front of his wife and child.

“They (militants) stayed in the main market area for over three hours. They also patrolled some areas along with people,” said a local from Hajin over the phone.

Saleem, appealed locals to remain alert and try to nab these unknown gunmen, if possible. “They are not among us. Hand them over to us,” he reportedly told people. “These killings are the handiwork of government agencies.”

Reportedly Saleem fired a few gunshots in the air before he left.

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