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Dozens of civilians have been killed or injured in security forces actions against civilian protesters near encounter sites in the past also, augmenting anger in the local population and leading to widespread protests and strikes in the Kashmir Valley.

Chhattisgarh: Now Maoists design scare crow bomb' to target forces

Maoists deployed the IED-connected scarecrow on roadside to target security forces passing through the route...

23 July 2019 6:19 AM IST

Overnight, security forces using newly granted powers under the countrys state of emergency arrested 16 more suspects in connection with the attacks. (Photo: AP)

Terror cases dip in North East: Report

The report said that compared to 2017, insurgency incidents have registered a decline of 18 per cent in the year 2018.

22 July 2019 5:08 AM IST

An Army convoy stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway due to a protest by National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah and party leaders on the outskirts of Srinagar on Wednesday against the closure of the highway for safe passage of security forces convoys. (Photo: PTI)

Where is India's narrative on Kashmir?

There are no concentration camps or a clampdown on religious activities.

12 July 2019 1:17 AM IST

A view of A deserted Lal Chowk area in Srinagar Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Curbs back in Srinagar as protests erupt again

The security forces swung bamboo sticks and fired teargas canisters to fight back stone-pelting mobs at these places,...

31 Aug 2019 1:53 AM IST

A view of A deserted Lal Chowk area in Srinagar Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Tough times in Srinagar: How jawans are coping

The security forces also find themselves in a difficult situation because of the communications blockade in the Valley.

30 Aug 2019 12:07 AM IST

Security personnel react as youth hurl brickbats on them during restrictions in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Fresh protests in Kashmir Valley areas as curbs eased

The security forces fired teargas canisters and reportedly also pellet shotguns to disperse the stone-pelting mobs at a...

18 Aug 2019 1:11 AM IST

Their departure coincided with a major crackdown by the Indian government, including the arrival of tens of thousands more troops in Kashmir, the detention of hundreds of local leaders and activists, the severing of phone and internet links. (Photo: AFP)

Local Kashmiri papers fail to publish editions

One scribe said that though the national media is able to do their job, though with much difficulty, security forces...

13 Aug 2019 2:34 AM IST

Security personnel stand guard as they block a road leading to the residence of Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Focus on ensuring peaceful J&K Id

The security forces are looking to ease some restrictions before Id so that people are able to come out.

10 Aug 2019 3:29 AM IST

Security personnel patrol the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Army jawan dies, hostage rescued in J&K encounter

Soon the quick reaction team of the Army reached the area and established contact with the gunmen who opened fire and...

29 Sept 2019 5:08 AM IST

Jammu & Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik along with advisor K. Vijay Kumar during the foundation laying ceremony of State Cancer Institute in Jammu on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Militants sneak into Valley, security forces on high alert

The security clampdown first began on the night of August 4 ahead of the Centre's abrogation Article 370 and splitting...

15 Sept 2019 1:54 AM IST

Women hold placards and raise slogans during a peaceful protest march in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Life in Kashmir continues to be paralysed

Internet, mobile phone services remain suspended.

14 Sept 2019 2:57 AM IST

Security personnel react as youth hurl brickbats on them during restrictions in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Srinagar: Restrictions eased, vehicles on road in Valley

The restrictions were lifted in phases from many parts of the valley as the situation improved with passage of time.

12 Sept 2019 2:37 AM IST