Five Houses belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit Community in South Kashmir's Anantnag district were completely gutted in a fire incident. The fire broke during the night hours in the Mattan area of Anantnag, destroying the old houses of the Kashmiri Pandit community. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case and started investigating the cause of the fire.&nbsp;

The members of the Kashmiri Pandit community living outside Kashmir allege that the fire was caused to threaten the Kashmiri Pandit Community and dissuade them from coming back to the Valley.

The National Conference Party leaders said that they stand united with Kashmiri Pandit brethren in Mattan, Anantnag, following the tragic fire that destroyed several houses. They also said that one of the affected houses holds deep sentimental value as it was the maternal home of our Additional Spokesperson, Umesh Talashi. They further added that this loss of property is deeply emotional and significant, and they call on the authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to bring the culprits to justice.

''The recent fire incident of Kashmiri Migrant Properties in Mattan area of Kashmir, raises an eyebrow. The Deputy commissioner of the district is the custodian of the minority properties and is not taking the proper steps to preserve the minority properties and four houses have been gutted of Kashmiri Pandit Migrants. We request the government to take steps for the protection of these sites. No one was living there so there was no possibility of short circuit or gas cylinder blast, etc. It is a clear case of sabotage, and we need to take preventive measures. The administration should gear up so that the exiled community does not see such acts again and these owners should be compensated. And we hope all properties should be protected,'' said Ravindra Pandita, President, Kashmir Shardapeeth Asthapan.&nbsp;

Multiple Kashmiri Pandit community members warned the government that terrorism is still not finished in the Kashmir Valley, but added that these incidents will also not intimidate them. They said that they would continue to live in their homeland alongside the Muslim brothers.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have started an investigation into the case. The FSL teams have taken the samples, and an FIR has been registered under section 326. The police have also taken CCTV footage of the area for investigation.&nbsp;

''A fire incident at a Kashmiri Pandit's house in Mattan Area of Anantnag, which belongs to Shri Anand Ji Razdan, was reported. The moment we received the report, the SHO Mattan along with the Police Party reached the spot and the fire brigade was brought in. In around one and half hours, the fire was doused. The adjacent houses were also damaged due to the fire. Police brought the FSL teams and also took the CCTV footage of the area.&nbsp;A case has been registered under section 326. The investigation has started and I want to assure that we have started a robust investigation, and a senior officer is conducting it,'' said Javed Iqbal, DIG South Kashmir Range.&nbsp;

Not only the Pandit community organisations but also the political leadership of Jammu and Kashmir called for a thorough investigation into the fire incident.&nbsp;

Five Houses belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit Community in South Kashmir's Anantnag district were completely gutted in a fire incident. The fire broke during the night hours in the Mattan area of Anantnag, destroying the old houses of the Kashmiri Pandit community.

Five Houses belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit Community in South Kashmir's Anantnag district were completely gutted in a fire incident. The fire broke during the night hours in the Mattan area of Anantnag, destroying the old houses of the Kashmiri Pandit community. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case and started investigating the cause of the fire. The members of the Kashmiri Pandit community living outside Kashmir allege that the fire was caused to threaten the Kashmiri Pandit Community and dissuade them from coming back to the Valley. The National Conference Party leaders said that they stand united with Kashmiri Pandit brethren in Mattan, Anantnag, following the tragic fire that destroyed several houses. They also said that one of the affected houses holds deep sentimental value as it was the maternal home of our Additional Spokesperson, Umesh Talashi. They further added that this loss of property is deeply emotional and significant, and they call on the authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to bring the culprits to justice. ''The recent fire incident of Kashmiri Migrant Properties in Mattan area of Kashmir, raises an eyebrow. The Deputy commissioner of the district is the custodian of the minority properties and is not taking the proper steps to preserve the minority properties and four houses have been gutted of Kashmiri Pandit Migrants. We request the government to take steps for the protection of these sites. No one was living there so there was no possibility of short circuit or gas cylinder blast, etc. It is a clear case of sabotage, and we need to take preventive measures. The administration should gear up so that the exiled community does not see such acts again and these owners should be compensated. And we hope all properties should be protected,'' said Ravindra Pandita, President, Kashmir Shardapeeth Asthapan. Multiple Kashmiri Pandit community members warned the government that terrorism is still not finished in the Kashmir Valley, but added that these incidents will also not intimidate them. They said that they would continue to live in their homeland alongside the Muslim brothers. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have started an investigation into the case. The FSL teams have taken the samples, and an FIR has been registered under section 326. The police have also taken CCTV footage of the area for investigation. ''A fire incident at a Kashmiri Pandit's house in Mattan Area of Anantnag, which belongs to Shri Anand Ji Razdan, was reported. The moment we received the report, the SHO Mattan along with the Police Party reached the spot and the fire brigade was brought in. In around one and half hours, the fire was doused. The adjacent houses were also damaged due to the fire. Police brought the FSL teams and also took the CCTV footage of the area. A case has been registered under section 326. The investigation has started and I want to assure that we have started a robust investigation, and a senior officer is conducting it,'' said Javed Iqbal, DIG South Kashmir Range. Not only the Pandit community organisations but also the political leadership of Jammu and Kashmir called for a thorough investigation into the fire incident.

Five Kashmiri pandit houses gutted in Anantnag, community members allege sabotage; police start investigation

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Monday morning in Srigufwara area, following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter around 6.40 am when the hiding terrorists opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated.

One Terrorist was killed in the operation, which was going on till last reports, the official said.

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Monday morning in Srigufwara area, following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Monday morning in Srigufwara area, following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter around 6.40 am when the hiding terrorists opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated. One Terrorist was killed in the operation, which was going on till last reports, the official said.

Terrorist killed in an encounter with security forces in J&K's Anantnag

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An Indian Army officer was killed in close combat with the hiding terrorists in south Kashmir's Anantnag district during an encounter which erupted Monday morning. A terrorist has also been killed, arms and ammunition have been recovered.&nbsp;

Sources in the Army said that the Major rank officer was killed when a terrorist opened fire at him while three others including a major rank officer suffered injuries. All of them are being treated at the Army's 92 base hospital.&nbsp;

Earlier in the morning, based on specific information about the presence of terrorists at Bidoora village in Achabal area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district, a joint team of Indian Army, J&amp;K Police and CRPF launched an operation.&nbsp;

Sources in the police have said that two bodies were spotted near the encounter spot during the search operation but firing was still going on when the last report came in. &nbsp;

An Indian Army officer was killed in close combat with the hiding terrorists in south Kashmir's Anantnag district during an encounter which erupted Monday morning.

An Indian Army officer was killed in close combat with the hiding terrorists in south Kashmir's Anantnag district during an encounter which erupted Monday morning. A terrorist has also been killed, arms and ammunition have been recovered. Sources in the Army said that the Major rank officer was killed when a terrorist opened fire at him while three others including a major rank officer suffered injuries. All of them are being treated at the Army's 92 base hospital. Earlier in the morning, based on specific information about the presence of terrorists at Bidoora village in Achabal area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district, a joint team of Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF launched an operation. Sources in the police have said that two bodies were spotted near the encounter spot during the search operation but firing was still going on when the last report came in.

Jammu and Kashmir: Army officer, terrorist killed in Anantnag encounter

Six policemen were killed when heavily-armed terrorists attacked a vehicle in which they were travelling in the outskirts of Kashmir&#39;s Anantnag district.

Those who were killed included the Station House Officer of Achabal area.&nbsp;

The policemen were shot by the terrorists from close range. After killing them, they escaped with their weapons.

The terrorists had laid a trap on the&nbsp;Anantnag-Achabal road. The police party was not travelling in a bullet-proof vehicle.

All six policemen including&nbsp;Feroz Ahmed, a 2010 batch Sub-Inspector, died on the spot.

&quot;It is an unfortunate incident to have lost six men including Sub-Inspector Feroz, a resident of Pulwama. Their contribution to the police service will be remembered,&quot; Director General of Police S P Vaid told news agency PTI.

The combing operations are underway in the area.

The attack comes on a day when the security forces eliminated Lashkar commander Junaid Mattoo along with one more terrorist in Kashmir&#39;s Kulgam district.

Others who have been killed in the attack include constables Sharik Ahmad and Tanveer Ahmad (Budgam district), Sheraz Ahmad (Achabal), Asif Ahmad and Sabzar Ahmed (Anantnag).

Lashkar-e-Taiba has claimed responsibility for the attack.&nbsp;

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The terrorists ambushed the vehicle in which the policemen were travelling and made off with their weapons after killing them

Six policemen were killed when heavily-armed terrorists attacked a vehicle in which they were travelling in the outskirts of Kashmir's Anantnag district. Those who were killed included the Station House Officer of Achabal area. The policemen were shot by the terrorists from close range. After killing them, they escaped with their weapons. The terrorists had laid a trap on the Anantnag-Achabal road. The police party was not travelling in a bullet-proof vehicle. All six policemen including Feroz Ahmed, a 2010 batch Sub-Inspector, died on the spot. "It is an unfortunate incident to have lost six men including Sub-Inspector Feroz, a resident of Pulwama. Their contribution to the police service will be remembered," Director General of Police S P Vaid told news agency PTI. The combing operations are underway in the area. The attack comes on a day when the security forces eliminated Lashkar commander Junaid Mattoo along with one more terrorist in Kashmir's Kulgam district. Others who have been killed in the attack include constables Sharik Ahmad and Tanveer Ahmad (Budgam district), Sheraz Ahmad (Achabal), Asif Ahmad and Sabzar Ahmed (Anantnag). Lashkar-e-Taiba has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Six policemen killed in terrorist attack in Kashmir's Anantnag district

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Six policemen killed in terrorist attack in Kashmir's Anantnag district