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Mirwaiz, MP Rashid, MP Ruhullah, Lone question mass arrests, demolitions after Anantnag attack

Mirwaiz, MP Rashid, MP Ruhullah, Lone question mass arrests, demolitions after Anantnag attack

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There is growing anger and anxiety among the leadership of the regional parties, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Member of Parliament (MP) Engineer Rashid and MP Aga Syed Ruhullah, over the mass arrests and demolitions of houses of families of terrorists in Kashmir in the backdrop of the Anantnag attack, which left a policeman dead two days ago. Addressing the Friday (July 24, 2026) congregation at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, the Mirwaiz said the past two days saw in Kashmir “large-scale detentions, questioning and harassment of youth across Kashmir, with over 2000 young men being picked up on allegations of being “over-ground workers” or OGWs”. “An act of violence by one cannot justify collective punishment for all. The killing should be investigated, and those responsible [in the Anantnag attack] should be dealt with according to law. But innocent youth and their families should not be scapegoats and made to suffer,” said the Mirwaiz. He said the reports of home demolitions of suspected militants, rendering their families homeless, “is another extrajudicial and unjust measure”. “Such measures …

Jammu and Kashmir L-G condemns Anantnag terror attack; manhunt underway

Jammu and Kashmir L-G condemns Anantnag terror attack; manhunt underway

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Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday briefed Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on the terrorist attack in Anantnag town in which one local policeman was killed.  DGP Prabhat, Special DGP Javid Mujtaba Gilani and IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi reached Anantnag town to supervise the manhunt launched to trace the assailants. L-G Sinha condemned the terror attack in Anantnag that claimed the life of a police personnel and said those responsible will be brought to justice. In a post on X, the L-G said he spoke with DGP Nalin Prabhat to review the situation following the attack. “I strongly condemn this cowardly attack. This heinous act will not go unpunished,” he said. He offered condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. “My heartfelt condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi. The whole country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the family of martyr,” he said. The L-G further said that J&K Police and security forces are on the ground and have launched operations …

Policeman killed in terror attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Policeman killed in terror attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

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Officials said reinforcements were rushed to the spot where the attack took place, on July 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A policeman was killed in a terrorist attack in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday (July 22, 2026). The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. at the Anantnag-Kokernag road in south Kashmir. Initial reports suggested that the policeman, who was on the Amarnath yatra duty, was fired upon by terrorists. The policeman was left injured in the attack and was shifted to a hospital. Officials said the policeman, Ashiq Hussain from Budgam, “later succumbed to his injuries”. Officials said reinforcements were rushed to the spot where the attack took place and a search operation was on to trace the attackers. The attack has come after a long lull witnessed in Kashmir, especially during the stringent measures in place for the annual Amarnath yatra in Kashmir. Published – July 22, 2026 01:57 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their …

Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins today as thousands of pilgrims reach base camps

Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins today as thousands of pilgrims reach base camps

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The 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 began on Friday as over 4,800 pilgrims reached the Baltal and Nunwan base camps under security escort. Authorities have deployed extensive security, health, traffic and emergency support systems to ensure a safe pilgrimage Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

NIA Raids Government Medical College Anantnag Linked To ‘White Collar’ Terror Module | India News

NIA Raids Government Medical College Anantnag Linked To ‘White Collar’ Terror Module | India News

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Last Updated:February 06, 2026, 15:46 IST The search operation was held in connection with the “white collar” terror module that was dismantled in November last year. File image used for representational purpose. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a search operation at the Government Medical College in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. This was in connection with the “white collar” terror module that was dismantled in November last year. According to officials, the NIA team arrived at GMC Anantnag to carry out the searches related to the recovery of a rifle found in a doctor’s locker in November of the previous year. Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather was one of the nine individuals arrested during the investigation into the terror module, which also led to the discovery of a significant amount of explosives in Faridabad, NCR. In a parallel development, security forces continued their search operations in the Koil Karewa area of Pulwama district. Officials stated that the operation was initiated following intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists in the region. No …

J&K parties, orchardists hail Centre’s decision to shelve railway projects in Kashmir’s Anantnag, Shopian

J&K parties, orchardists hail Centre’s decision to shelve railway projects in Kashmir’s Anantnag, Shopian

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The Centre’s decision to shelve the rail expansion projects, affecting orchards and residential areas in south Kashmir’s Anantnag and Shopian districts, was widely hailed by J&K’s political parties and orchardists on Tuesday (February 3, 2026). “The railway project was stopped after intervention of the J&K government to protect orchards and the local economy,” National Conference (NC) leader and legislator Tanvir Sadiq said.  Earlier in the day, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Anantnag-Pahalgam and the Anantnag-Shopian expansion was shelved for time being because of the concerns expressed by the leaders from J&K. Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the Centre’s move. “The decision to put the Pahalgam and Shopian railway lines on hold brings much needed relief to Kashmir’s agrarian economy. These projects threatened to destroy scarce fertile land and push over a million rural families into uncertainty. Development that uproots farmers is not progress,” Ms. Mufti said. The former J&K chief minister said any future plan must be reviewed transparently, with farmers and local communities taken on board, to protect …

AK-47 Found From Ex-Doctor’s Locker At Anantnag Medical College | India News

AK-47 Found From Ex-Doctor’s Locker At Anantnag Medical College | India News

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Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 20:49 IST Jammu and Kashmir Police found an AK-47 rifle in a former doctor’s locker at GMC Anantnag. He is detained under UAPA, and forensic tests are underway to trace the weapon’s origin. According to officials, the AK-47 rifle was discovered in the personal locker of Dr Rather at GMC Anantnag. (News18) Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered an AK-47 rifle from the locker of a former senior resident doctor at Government Medical College in Anantnag district. Srinagar Police, with assistance from the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) Anantnag, seized the weapon at the college premises and have detained the individual for interrogation. Authorities confirmed that an AK-47 rifle has been found in the locker of Dr Adeel Ahmed, son of Abdul Majeed Rather, and a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag. A case has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) against Ahmed, and he has been taken into custody for interrogation. He had been serving as a senior resident doctor at GMC Anantnag until October 24, 2024. Forensic …

6 Cops, Including Pahalgam SHO, Transferred Days After Terror Attack In J&K’s Anantnag

6 Cops, Including Pahalgam SHO, Transferred Days After Terror Attack In J&K’s Anantnag

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Last Updated:May 05, 2025, 20:47 IST The Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out a major reshuffle on Monday, transferring six officials, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Pahalgam Police Station. Representative image of Jammu and Kashmir Police | PTI The Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out a major reshuffle on Monday, transferring six officials in Anantnag, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Pahalgam Police Station. The decision came amid heightened security concerns in J&K’s Anantnag district following last month’s terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. As the transfer takes effect, Reyaz Ahmad, the current Pahalgam SHO, will move to District Police Lines, Anantnag, while Peer Gulzar Ahmad will assume the role of Pahalgam SHO. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, several Station House Officers (SHOs) have been transferred, including the SHO of Pahalgam, who is attached to the District Police Line (DPL) Anantnag pic.twitter.com/uuqTjyij7v— IANS (@ians_india) May 5, 2025 In Anantnag district, there are five sub-divisional police headquarters and 11 police stations, including Pahalgam, Srigufwara, Ashmuqam, and …

‘We Are Muslims Even If Storm Comes…’: Father Of Pahalgam Zipline Operator On Son’s ‘Allahu Akbar’ Chants

‘We Are Muslims Even If Storm Comes…’: Father Of Pahalgam Zipline Operator On Son’s ‘Allahu Akbar’ Chants

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Last Updated:April 29, 2025, 16:18 IST Muzammil, a zipline operator, is questioned by the NIA for his alleged role in the Pahalgam terror attack after a video of him chanting “Allahu Akbar” went viral National Conference leader Imran Nabi Dar also came to the zipline operator’s defence, saying It is natural that whenever a catastrophe takes place in front of a person, he remembers the almighty. (Photo: PTI) A zipline operator, whose video with “Allahu Akbar” chant has gone viral on social media, is being questioned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his alleged role in the Pahalgam terror attack. The anti-terror agency picked Muzammil after a tourist, Rishi Bhatt, shared a video where the zipline operator was heard saying “Allahu Akbar” before the massacre unfolded in Bainsaran meadow on April 22. Bhatt, in an interview with CNN-News18 on Monday, raised suspicion on the role of the zipline operator, saying Muzammil said “Allahu Akbar” just seconds before terrorists opened the fire. Zipline operator’s father Abdul Aziz, meanwhile, defended his son and said, “I have …

Sombre Mood, Caution In The Air: How Pahalgam Looked On First Sunday After Terror Attack

Sombre Mood, Caution In The Air: How Pahalgam Looked On First Sunday After Terror Attack

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Last Updated:April 28, 2025, 20:37 IST The visitors were either those who had already reached the valley on the day of the Pahalgam attack or were scheduled to arrive the next day (Clockwise from left) The usually crowded Pahalgam market, restaurant and Maggi Spot wore a deserted look. (Syed Aabid Shafi/News18)  The Khanabal-Pahalgam road, locally known as KP road, in South Kashmir’s Anantnag wore a deserted look on Sunday, five days after the Baisaran terror attack. The sight was a far cry from the hustle and bustle usually witnessed on the weekends, especially during the peak tourist season in Kashmir valley. Usually, Sundays see taxis and tourists’ cabs zipping up and down the 42-kilometre-long road that starts from Khanabal, the starting point of Anantnag town, to the Pahalgam resort town. However, days after the April 22 dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow that left 26 dead, the scenes on KP road were markedly different. The mood was sombre, there was a sense of heightened security in the air, and only a few vehicles made …