Srinagar, April 14: Protests were held across Kashmir on Friday against the rape and murder of eight-year-old Asifa in January this year and the killing of four civilians by government forces in Kulgam on Wednesday. The separatist leadership had called only for protests after Friday prayers but people closed businesses and traffic on roads was […]
Archives for April 14, 2018
Bakerwal community protests in Srinagar, demands shifting trial from Kathua in Asifa rape-n-murder case
Srinagar, April 14: Bakarwal community on Saturday staged a protest in Srinagar in which they demanded the shifting of trial in Kathua minor rape-and-murder to outside Jammu. The protesters said they apprehend that hindrances will be created in the way of trial by those elements who do not want justice to be delivered.
Citizen protest demands death to accused in Asifa rape-n-murder case
Srinagar, April 14: Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians of Jammu on Friday demanded justice for Kathua rape and murder victim Asifa Bano and severe punishment to the accused. Shouting slogans ‘Asifa hum sharminda hain tere Qatil zinda hain (Asifa we’re ashamed that your murderers are alive), people from all four communities assembled at Tallab Khatikan […]
Not just home, they lost something more dearer: their books
Srinagar, April 14: Curls of smoke still rose from the debris of what was a small house for a family of five in the Khudwani area of Kulgam. For the three children of the Wanis, losing their home, to a fire set off by some inflammable material sprayed by the government forces, wasn’t the only […]
UN chief wants Kathua child rapists, murderers brought to justice
Srinagar, April 14: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants Indian authorities to ensure that the perpetrators of the “horrific” gang rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua be brought to justice. His Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Friday that he has seen reports about the “horrific case” of the abuse […]
Kathua chargesheet: In J-K child gangrape, rituals, a chilling invite and a police cover-up
New Delhi, April 11(Muzamil Jaleel):Kathua chargesheet: In J-K child gangrape, rituals, a chilling invite and a police cover-up On Monday, lawyers tried to stop filing of chargesheet. THE EIGHT-YEAR-OLD was gangraped thrice inside the Devasthan or prayer hall, after the mastermind had “performed rituals”. One of the rapists was called from Meerut to “satisfy his […]
Shutdown in several areas of IOK against Kulgam killings
Srinagar, April 13: Complete shutdown continued in South and North Kashmir, today, against the killing of four civilians by Indian troops in Kulgam district. All shops and commercial establishments remained closed while traffic was off the road. Four civilians were killed after Indian troops opened fire on protesters in Khudwani area of Kulgam on Wednesday.
Not just home, they lost something more dearer: their books
Srinagar, April 13: Curls of smoke still rose from the debris of what was a small house for a family of five in the Khudwani area of Kulgam. For the three children of the Wanis, losing their home, to a fire set off by some inflammable material sprayed by the government forces, wasn’t the only […]
‘Forces did not allow us to pick wounded Sharjeel for an hour’
Kudwani, April 13 (By Mohammad Suhail): Government forces did not allow anyone to pick bullet-hit Sharjeel Ahmad Sheikh for an hour on Wednesday, eyewitnesses in Khudwani said. Sheikh was among four civilians killed during a 16-hour-long gunfight wherein militants escaped alive here in Khudwani. “We won’t give a damn even if all of you die,” […]
