Stone Pelters

How are stone pelters not Over Ground Workers of terrorists? Army chief asks after soldier's death

He also attacked Pakistan for supporting terror activities and cautioned that Indian Army is fully capable of giving a suitable reply. 

Oct 27, 2018, 12:33 PM IST

CRPF's lady commandos ready to deal with women stone pelters in J&K

CRPF's 'Super 500' has been given special training to deal with sensitive situations where women join stone pelters in hindering anti-terror operations.

Jun 29, 2018, 16:28 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: When the political conspiracy against Army will stop? Watch this special debate

This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issue. When the political conspiracy against Army will stop? Watch this special debate.

Mar 10, 2018, 19:09 PM IST

JKNPP protests against J&K govt's decision to review cases of stone-pelters

The protesters also burnt an effigy of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti while demonstrating.

Nov 24, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

J&K govt may drop cases against first-time stone-pelters at Centre's request

The Centre is keen on announcing the amnesty scheme for first time stone-pelters in the Kashmir Valley.

Nov 22, 2017, 00:23 AM IST

NIA arrests two stone-pelters in terror funding case, reveals WhatsApp used to gather protesters

The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday said it has arrested two stone- pelters in Kashmir in connection with an ongoing probe into terror funding to stoke unrest in the Valley.

Sep 05, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir: 1 killed in clashes with security forces

One person was killed during a clash with security forces in south Kashmir's Shopian district, said police.

Aug 14, 2017, 10:23 AM IST

Lesson to learn! Israel's way of dealing with stone pelters

This segment shows some pictures from Old City of Yerushalayim, Israel.

Jul 21, 2017, 11:13 AM IST

Rights panel directs Rs 10 lakh compensation to Kashmiri man used as human shield

The Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights Commission on Monday asked the state government to pay Rs 10 lakh as compensation to Farooq Ahmad Dar.

Jul 10, 2017, 18:42 PM IST

Human shield incident 'circumstance-based' not 'standard operating procedure': Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat

General Bipin Rawat assured that violence in valley would be contained as it is limited to some part of South Kashmir. 

Jun 17, 2017, 21:09 PM IST

Hizbul Mujahideen 'commander' Sabzar Bhat sent out desperate messages to stone-pelters to help him when cornered by security forces

Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat was killed by the security forces May 27 at Soimoh village in Tral of Pulwama district.

May 30, 2017, 23:01 PM IST

Army Chief Bipin Rawat defends human shield incident, says 'troops need innovative ways to fight against dirty war in Kashmir'

The Indian Army is facing a "dirty war" in Jammu and Kashmir which has to be fought through "innovative" ways, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat has said.

May 28, 2017, 14:54 PM IST

Human shield issue: Major Leetul Gogoi given clean chit by the Army?

Major Leetul Gogoi has been honoured with the Army Chief's 'Commendation Card' for his 'sustained efforts' in counter- insurgency operations.

May 25, 2017, 16:56 PM IST

Fearing stone pelters, J&K govt seeks 27,000 security personnel for safety of Amarnath pilgrims

The Jammu and Kashmir government has demanded around 27,000 security personnel to ensure safety of the pilgrims going to visit the Amarnath holy shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

May 24, 2017, 14:32 PM IST

Congress asks Centre to hold talks with Pakistan, resolve issue with Kashmiri stone-pelters

Following the Indian Army's attack on Pakistani posts as part of counter-insurgency operations to stop militants from crossing into India, Congress leader Manishankar Aiyar asserted that New Delhi should hold talks soon with Islamabad and with Srinagar to resolve issues soon.

May 23, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

Why Kashmiris are so angry over army chief's commendation for Major Gogoi

The Indian Army chief's commendation for an officer accused of using a local as a human shield belies the hope that justice would be done to victims of human rights abuses in Kashmir, many Kashmiris say.

May 23, 2017, 18:14 PM IST

Stone pelters, militants biggest threat to Amarnath pilgrimage: Officials

Stone pelting mobs and militants pose equal threat to the annual Amarnath pilgrimage that begins June 29, a senior official said on Tuesday.

May 23, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

This is how social media reacted to Major Leetul Gogoi awarded 'Commendation Card' by Army Chief

Major Leetul Gogoi had tied a man to a jeep in Kashmir purportedly as a shield against stone-pelters.

May 22, 2017, 23:44 PM IST

Students pelt stones at J&K cops after being stopped from taking march in Srinagar

Stone-pelting students of a college in old Srinagar on Wednesday clashed with the security forces after they were stopped from taking out a march to press for release of those arrested during earlier such protests.

May 17, 2017, 18:25 PM IST

Hand over Amarnath pilgrimage security to Army: VHP to J&K govt

Ahead of the commencement of the Amarnath Yatra, the VHP has requested Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for handing over its security to the Army with "free hand".

May 08, 2017, 16:45 PM IST