News Topic:Civilian Killings

Post Article 370 abrogation, 96 civilians killed in J-K: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said that post abrogation of Article 370 in J-K, 96 civilians were killed.

Kashmir has become a prison, Mehbooba says at Jantar Mantar

Mehbooba Mufti staged a dharna at Jantar Mantar here on Monday to protest the alleged repression of people of the union territory.

Actress Swara Bhasker calls for repeal of AFSPA and UAPA

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has called for the repeal of two controversial laws - AFSPA and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Those killed in Hyderpora gunfight ‘not innocents’: DGP

Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh said that those killed in Hyderpora gunfight were not innocents.

Kashmir valley shuts against civilian killings

A complete shutdown is being observed in Kashmir on Friday to protest the killing of civilians during an alleged encounter in Hydepora.

Hyderpora Gunfight: Mehbooba Mufti, others demand return of Aamir’s body

Political leaders including Mehbooba Mufti have been demanding that the body of third civilian should also be handed over to his family.

Hyderpora Gunfight: Bodies of two civilians exhumed; handed over to families

The bodies of two civilians were exhumed from a graveyard in Handwara area for handing them over to their families.

Hyderpora Gunfight: Bodies of civilians to be handed over to families tonight

The bodies of the civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter will likely be handed over to their families as formalities have been completed.

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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states

The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."

Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo

Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies

Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.