News Topic:Civilian Killings

Mehbooba calls for dialogue, not military action

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday made a fervent appeal to the leadership of both India and Pakistan, urging them to de-escalate.

Army soldier among 15 people killed in cross-border shelling in Poonch

14 civilians, including a woman and four children, and an Army soldier were killed and as many as 60 injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling.

12 civilians killed; 60 hurt in cross-border shelling in Poonch

At least 12 civilians, including a woman and four children, were killed and as many as 60 injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling and artillery firing in Poonch.

Unidentified plane crashes in Punjab’s Bathinda, one killed, nine injured

An unidentified plane crashed in Bathinda, killing one person and injuring 9 others, sources said on Wednesday.

Amid border tensions, J&K LG says govt prepared to deal with any eventuality

Amid the escalating border tension, J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the deputy commissioners to shift villagers from vulnerable areas.

India launches strikes in Pakistan following deadly Pahalgam attack

India has conducted a series of military strikes, dubbed "Operation Sindoor," targeting sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Pahalgam Attack: J&K Assembly adopts resolution, pays tributes to victims

J&K Legislative Assembly in a one-day special session passed a resolution expressing profound anguish over the April 22 barbaric terror attack on civilians at Pahalgam.

Civilian shot dead by militants in Kupwara

A civilian was shot dead by unknown militants in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

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