News Topic:Riyaz Naikoo

Militant killed in Ganderbal was right hand of Riyaz Naikoo: DGP

SRINAGAR — Director General of Police (J&K) Dilbagh Singh on Wednesday said that the slain militant killed in Nunar, Ganderbal incident was the “right...

NIA raids residence of Hilal Wagay in Awantipora

SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency on Thursday carried out a raid at the residence of a man arrested in Amritsar.An official said that...

Hizb appoints Gazi Haider as new Operational Chief

Hizb-ul-Mujahideen on Sunday paid rich tributes to slain militant commander Riyaz Naikoo and his associate who got killed in a recent encounter in Pulwama and also appointed new operational head for J&K.

Naikoo’s killing will help contain militancy in Kashmir: IGP Vijay Kumar

Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone), Vijay Kumar Thursday, while terming the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen chief commander Riyaz Naikoo as a “big jolt” for militancy in Kashmir, said Naikoo’s killing will help contain militancy in the Valley to a large extent.

Riyaz Naikoo among four militants killed in south Kashmir

Operational Chief Commander of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Riyaz Naikoo among four militants were killed in two seperate gunfights with joint teams of police, Army and CRPF at Beighpora and Khrew area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

Over two dozen protesters injured in Pulwama

At least 25 people were injured, four of them due to “bullets” as government forces resorted to firing live ammunition and pellets in order to disperse large number of protesters near Beighpora area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.

Riyaz Naikoo — From a maths teacher to a calculative Hizb militant

From a maths teacher to a calculative militant, Riyaz Naikoo had a lucky run for eight years before he was killed by security forces on Wednesday in a gunbattle lasting five hours.

Riyaz Naikoo’s Killing: Mobile internet, calling barred in Kashmir

Mobile internet and mobile calling services were suspended in Kashmir valley as a precautionary measure, following the killing of top Hizb commander Riyaz Naikoo and his aide.

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Jammu Court grants interim bail to man accused of assaulting mother, attempted rape

Fast Track Court Jammu grants interim bail to Satnam Singh in a case involving allegations of assault and attempted rape, imposing strict safeguards.

Over 10,000 Diyas illuminate Srinagar’s Lal Chowk during Diwali celebrations

More than 10,000 diyas illuminated Srinagar's Lal Chowk as hundreds from different communities gathered around Ghanta Ghar to celebrate Diwali.

Pulwama Police apprehend man with suspected Charas near Tenghar bridge

Pulwama Police apprehend Farzan Ahmad Dar near Tenghar Bridge with suspected Charas and register an FIR under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

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.