MOHAMMAD SEHRAI
Power struggle erupts in banned Jamaat-e-Islami as old guard rises
Internal conflicts are escalating within the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Jammu and Kashmir, with Ghulam Mohammed Bhat leading a faction seeking to regain control. Analysts suggest this move aims to facilitate negotiations with the government to lift the ban. Bhat's group previously distanced JeI from terrorism, creating divisions within the organization.
Conspiracies, terror threats haven't ended in JK; time to safeguard peace: Outgoing DGP Dilbag Singh
"We have been successful to a large extent in achieving peace. But it is not enough. What is needed is that peace should be maintained. This is the time to safeguard peace. The conspiracies have not ended and terror threats have not stopped. We have to remain alert and work together," he told officers and personnel of the police, army, and central paramilitary forces.
Mehbooba Mufti questions arrest of people for holding anti-Israel protest
On Saturday, police arrested 21 persons from Srinagar and Shopian districts for holding pro-Palestine protests during a curfew imposed in the UT due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mehbooba Mufti appeals to PM Modi to release all political detainees as COVID threat persists
The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said she did not wish to "politicise the human tragedy that has befallen us all".
Restrictions tightened in Kashmir over COVID-19 surge, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai's death
Sehrai was under PSA detention at Udhampur jail where from he was shifted to a hospital after his health deteriorated. He was buried at his ancestral village in Kupwara district of north Kashmir in the early hours of the morning as per COVID protocol.
MBA graduate from Jammu reportedly joins terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen
Haroon Abbas Wani was working with a pharmaceutical company in Jammu and reportedly went missing from Bhatindi in Jammu city.
Successor Ashraf Sehrai more rigid than Syed Ali Geelani
Sehrai was seen as natural heir in wake of his contribution and experience in separatists’ politics, besides being a JeI member. He fought elections against Sheikh Abdullah on JeI ticket in Ganderbal.
Kashmiri separatist leaders put under house arrest then released ahead of NSA talks
There was speculation that the detention could have been done to give a message to Pakistan that its engagement with separatists leaders was not welcome.
Kashmir celebrates Eid; 60,000 offer prayers at Hazratbal shrine
Hazratbal shrine witnessed the biggest Eid congregation with CM Mufti Sayeed and Omar Abdullah joining more than 60,000 devotees in offering Eid prayers.
Restrictions imposed in parts of Srinagar, north Kashmir
Police has announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh each for information leading to arrest of two militants believed to be behind the killings.
Restrictions continue in Srinagar, Palhallan for 3rd day
Curfew-like restrictions continued in Safakadal, Maharaj Gunj, Khanyar, Rainawari and Nowhatta police station areas.
Restrictions continue in parts of Srinagar
Curfew-like restrictions continued in Safakadal, Maharaj Gunj, Khanyar, Rainawari, Nowhatta police station areas and Maisuma police station area.
Security clamp down on anniversary of Afzal Guru's hanging
"Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC have been imposed in these areas for maintaining law and order," Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Farooq Ahmad said.
Separatist leaders under house arrest ahead of Eid festival
A day ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, several top separatist leaders including hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani were today put under house arrest.
Hurriyat leader Geelani detained over provocative speech in J&K
The police detained the Hurriyat leader for a "provocative" speech.
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