Terrorism threat real reason for clampdown, says Kashmir DGP

Asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah are likely to hoist the tricolour at Lal Chowk on August 15.

SC seeks reply to plea on transfer of J&K terrorists

It said foreign prisoners like the seven inmates are radicalizing and brainwashing local Kashmiri youth in prison.

The civilian has been identified as Ajaz Ahmed Shah.

The 2 terrorists killed in Sopore township are expected to be of either Hizbul Mujahideen or Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Reports said that the militants took up positions in two buildings and were engaged in a gun battle by the security forces.

2 militants were suspected to be holed up in the complex, which houses the district headquarters and residential buildings, officials said.

Jaitley praised the demonetisation drive saying money that was earlier circulated outside of economy has come under a formal banking system.

The security forces have launched ‘Operation all-out’ against militants across the Kashmir Valley.

Jaitley, however, refrained from making any comment on the standoff between India and China in Doklam.

Sources said the militants opened fire on the search party, triggering the encounter which is underway.