Handwara

Three bunkers of security forces removed from Handwara; one arrested in molestation case

One person was arrested in connection with an alleged molestation case of a girl in Handwara.

Apr 19, 2016, 11:38 AM IST

Handwara molestation case: Jammu & Kashmir Police arrests one accused

Curfew-like restrictions continued in Handwara and its adjoining areas.

Apr 19, 2016, 09:18 AM IST

DNA : Why Kashmiri extremists hate Indian Army?

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Apr 19, 2016, 00:43 AM IST

Curfew reimposed in Handwara

The curfew has been reimposed in Jammu and Kashmir`s Handwara district.The curfew, which was imposed in wake of protests triggered by the death of four people over `molestation` of a girl allegedly by a soldier in Handwara, was, however, lifted till 11:00 a.m. on the sixth day today.

Apr 18, 2016, 13:48 PM IST

Fresh protests in Handwara as authorities relax restrictions

Fresh protests broke out on Monday in Handwara and neighbouring areas of Kupwara district in north Kashmir, prompting authorities to reimpose curfew-like restrictions which were relaxed for a few hours this morning, while mobile internet services have been restored in the Valley.

Apr 18, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Two injured in fresh Kashmir clashes, CM Mehbooba Mufti visits Handwara victims’ kin

In Naidkhai in Bandipora, protestors set ablaze an abandoned barrack of police.

Apr 16, 2016, 21:26 PM IST

JNU students protest Handwara killings, demand repeal of AFSPA

A group of JNU students on Friday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar here against the killings in Handwara town of Kashmir and demanded that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) be repealed.

Apr 16, 2016, 20:34 PM IST

Handwara fallout: CM Mehbooba visits victims' kin as tension prevails in J&K, HC questions 'detention' of girl

Five civilians have been killed in five-day long violence in north Kashmir Kupwara district since Tuesday in security force firing.​

Apr 16, 2016, 19:49 PM IST

J&K court queries state police on detention of girl, kin in Handwara

Jammu and Kashmir High Court today directed the police to cite the law under which they have detained the girl, who was allegedly molested by a soldier in Handwara on Tuesday which led to violent protests resulting in the death of five persons.

Apr 16, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

BJP joined hands with those responsible for Hindu Pandits' ouster from Valley: Shiv Sena

Taking a dig at BJP for its alliance with the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, Shiv Sena today said the ruling party has joined hands with "those responsible for the ouster of Hindu Pandits from the Valley".

Apr 16, 2016, 16:03 PM IST

She saw Army jawan inside toilet and screamed, says Kashmir 'molestation' victim's mother

Almost four days after the molestation rumours of a teenage school girl in Handwara town in Kashmir ignited violent protests, the girl's mother has said that her daughter and husband are in police custody and she is not allowed to meet them. 

Apr 16, 2016, 15:33 PM IST

Centre sends more troops as situation remains tensed in Valley

The Centre has decided to send additional paramilitary forces to Kashmir in the wake of continuing protests.

Apr 16, 2016, 14:59 PM IST

J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti to visit tense Kashmir Valley today

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti will visit Kupwara district on Saturday amid simmering anger over the death of five civilians killed and several others left injured in alleged firing and tear gas shelling by security forces in the last two days.

Apr 16, 2016, 10:48 AM IST

National Conference says its leaders prevented from visiting Handwara

A delegation of opposition National Conference (NC) leaders was today prevented from going to Handwara in Kashmir's Kupwara district where four persons have been killed in action by security forces since Tuesday, a party leader said.

Apr 15, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

Young J&K batsman Nayeem Bhat among two killed by Army firing in Handwara

The youngster was part of Kashmir Gymkhana club as a top order batsman.

Apr 15, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Pak ''agents'' in J&K attempting to defame Army: BJP on Handwara unrest

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday asserted that the Handwara incident was an attempt by `Pakistani agents` to defame the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Government.

Apr 15, 2016, 15:21 PM IST

Handwara protests: Schoolgirl, who alleged molestation, kept in Jammu and Kashmir police custody

The schoolgirl's alleged molestation by soldiers led to violent protests and subsequently to deaths of four people in firing by security forces.

Apr 15, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Restrictions continue in Kashmir Valley

Curfew-like restrictions continued for the third day in parts of Kashmir following killing of four persons in action by security forces during protests since Tuesday even as mobile Internet services remained affected across the Valley.

Apr 15, 2016, 12:17 PM IST

Kashmir firing: Restrictions imposed in Srinagar to thwart protests

Authorities on Friday imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar and Kashmir's Kupwara district to thwart protests called by the separatists against the killing of four people.

Apr 15, 2016, 10:04 AM IST

Amid protests, mobile internet services suspended in Kashmir

Mobile internet services were on Thursday suspended in Kashmir to check spreading of rumours by anti-social elements, officials said.

Apr 14, 2016, 09:25 AM IST