Kashmir Highlights: Terrorist affiliated with LeT neutralized in Srinagar

News updates from Kashmir: Several civilians have been killed in a fresh wave of terror attacks in Srinagar this week. Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) backed The Resistance Force (TRF) gunned down a Kashmiri Pandit pharmacist, a school principal, a teacher and two others in attacks, dubbed as ‘targetted killings.’ The attacks have sparked a sharp condemnation in the country. The government also warned against the targeted killings and said “some people are trying to disturb the peace" in the valley. ...Read More
The Ministry of External Affairs has also raised concerns regarding the cross-border terrorism and it is discussing the issue with its partners.
Terrorist neutralized in J-K
Terrorist neutralized in J-K was part of LeT. Read more here.
Several organisations stage protests in Jammu, demand action against terrorists
Several organisations staged protests in Jammu demanding action against terrorists over the recent targeted killing of civilians, reported news agency PTI.
Mehbooba Mufti says ‘heads must roll’ for repeated security lapses
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti slammed the J&K administration over the targeted killings of civilians. In a series of tweets, Mufti said attacks could have been averted if the sole focus of the security grid wasn’t “these ministerial visits & normalcy acrobatics.”
Mehbooba Mufti meets family members of Supinder Kour
People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti visited the house of Supinder Kour to meet her family members.
Omar Abdullah criticises J&K govt after last rites of Bihar resident, killed by terrorists, held in Srinagar
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah criticised the Jammu and Kashmir administration after the family of Virendra Paswan, a street vendor from Bihar who was shot dead by terrorists, had to perform the last rites in Srinagar.
‘End the bloodshed': PDP workers stage protest against terrorist attacks
PDP workers stage protest in Srinagar over civilian killings. They also chanted slogans such as "end the bloodshed".
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha should step down: PDP
PDP demands resignation of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha over the situation in Kashmir. Party chief spokesman Suhail Bukhari in a press conference said Lt Governor should leave his chair over the situation in Kashmir and for failing to give security to the common people.
Family members of Supinder Kour stage a sit-in outside civil Secretariat
Family members of Supinder Kour stage a sit-in outside civil Secretariat, against the targeted killings in Srinagar.
‘Administration didn’t take measures to ensure safety’: Kashmiri Pandit groups
In the wake of targeted killings of minorities in Kashmir, several Kashmiri Pandit organisations have alleged the administration did not take adequate measures to ensure their safety despite intelligence inputs indicating their vulnerability to terror attacks. Read More
Protest against Pakistan staged in Jammu against ‘targeted killings'
Peoples Forum stages a protest in Jammu against Pakistan over the killings of two teachers by terrorists in Srinagar.
Mourners raise ‘we want justice' slogans at funeral
Slogans of "We want justice" raised during the funeral procession of Supinder Kaur, a teacher who was shot dead by terrorists inside a Srinagar school on Tuesday.
Funeral procession of Supinder Kaur underway in Srinagar
Funeral procession of School principal is underway in Srinagar. Large number of people are participating in the funeral of Supinder Kaur, who was killed in Thursday's attack.
Senior official Tapan Deka to visit valley today
Intelligence Bureau’s head of CT operations Tapan Deka is going to the Valley today to personally supervise the fight against terrorists while CT teams of other national security agencies have already reached Kashmir to act as force multipliers to Jammu and Kashmir police. Read More
PDP to address press conference at 11am
Mehbooba Mufti's PDP will hold a press conference at 11 am. It will likely to address the current situation in the conference.
Perpetrators of civilian killings will be punished: J-K Lieutenant Governor
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said the perpetrators of civilian killings in Kashmir will be punished and every drop of innocent blood will be avenged. In a statement on Thursday, he added the administration and the whole country stand in solidarity with the families of the victims. Read More
Amit Shah firm on Valley violence, sends experts to neutralise terrorists
With Union home minister Amit Shah giving firm and unequivocal directions to counter the killings of innocents and minorities in Kashmir, Centre has sent its top counter-terror experts to the Valley to aid the local police neutralise the Pakistan backed local module involved in terror attacks in Srinagar. Read More
28 civilians killed in Kashmir this year: J&K Police
Twenty-eight civilians have been killed in Kashmir this year, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have said amid a series of targeted attacks this week. Seven civilians have been killed in Kashmir since Tuesday and triggered panic in the region. “Out of 28, five persons belong to local Hindu/Sikh community and 2 non-local Hindu labourers,” said inspector general (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar in a statement. Read More