<p>The Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been put on security high alert as Amarnath Yatra commences from Jammu region. Amarnath Yatra was cancelled for two years due to covid pandemic. Around 40 thousand additional troops have been brought in from across India for deployment around the Yatra route.</p>

<p>The security forces including BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB have been deployed for the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. The deployment has been brought in addition to the existing Indian Army, CRPF, BSF and Jammu and Kashmir Police already present in Kashmir.</p>

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<p>The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims, as they set off to Amarnath Cave from Jammu base camp amidst chanting of Vedic mantras. The Lt Governor prayed for the peace, prosperity and a safe spiritual journey for pilgrims on the occasion. The first batch of 4,890 Yatris was flagged off at around 4 in the morning from the Bhagwati Nagar- base camp for Kashmir Valley in a cavalcade of 176 light and heavy vehicles. However, the Government has estimated that 20 thousand Yatri's would take up the Yatra every day. Ten thousand each from two base camps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''We feel extremely lucky to be among the first batch of Yatris. I have been coming for the last 12 years and I pray for the peace and happiness of the people of our country,'' said a Yatri.&nbsp;<br />
Security forces said that there would be round the clock Patrolling at all the Yatra routes and National Highways. Aerial surveillance with the help of drones and CCTV's have been put across the Highway routes to keep an extra vigil at both the base camps Nunwan Pahalgam and Baltal Sonmarg.</p>

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<p>The Yatris are provided with Radio Frequency (RFID) tags by administration so as to keep a real time tracking and monitoring. Those who were not provided with the Tags at Jammu will be given the tags at Kashmir base camps. The Jammu and Kashmir government has also set up a 24×7 Information help desk to provide proper Yatra related information to the visitors.</p>

<p>“Special teams have been deputed to verify documents of the vehicles carrying Amarnath pilgrims. We also put special stickers on the windscreen of the vehicles to make it easy for the vehicles and not stop them at any check points.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 43-day-long Amarnath pilgrimage will commence from the Kashmir base camps on June 30. The Yatra will conclude on August 11 on the occasion of Rakhsha Bandhan.</p>

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The Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been put on security high alert as Amarnath Yatra commences from Jammu region. Amarnath Yatra was cancelled for two years due to covid pandemic.

The Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been put on security high alert as Amarnath Yatra commences from Jammu region. Amarnath Yatra was cancelled for two years due to covid pandemic. Around 40 thousand additional troops have been brought in from across India for deployment around the Yatra route. The security forces including BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB have been deployed for the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. The deployment has been brought in addition to the existing Indian Army, CRPF, BSF and Jammu and Kashmir Police already present in Kashmir. Also read | Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam sentenced to life in prison without parole The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims, as they set off to Amarnath Cave from Jammu base camp amidst chanting of Vedic mantras. The Lt Governor prayed for the peace, prosperity and a safe spiritual journey for pilgrims on the occasion. The first batch of 4,890 Yatris was flagged off at around 4 in the morning from the Bhagwati Nagar- base camp for Kashmir Valley in a cavalcade of 176 light and heavy vehicles. However, the Government has estimated that 20 thousand Yatri's would take up the Yatra every day. Ten thousand each from two base camps. ''We feel extremely lucky to be among the first batch of Yatris. I have been coming for the last 12 years and I pray for the peace and happiness of the people of our country,'' said a Yatri. Security forces said that there would be round the clock Patrolling at all the Yatra routes and National Highways. Aerial surveillance with the help of drones and CCTV's have been put across the Highway routes to keep an extra vigil at both the base camps Nunwan Pahalgam and Baltal Sonmarg. Also read | Putin issues warning to Finland and Sweden on installing NATO infrastructure The Yatris are provided with Radio Frequency (RFID) tags by administration so as to keep a real time tracking and monitoring. Those who were not provided with the Tags at Jammu will be given the tags at Kashmir base camps. The Jammu and Kashmir government has also set up a 24×7 Information help desk to provide proper Yatra related information to the visitors. “Special teams have been deputed to verify documents of the vehicles carrying Amarnath pilgrims. We also put special stickers on the windscreen of the vehicles to make it easy for the vehicles and not stop them at any check points. The 43-day-long Amarnath pilgrimage will commence from the Kashmir base camps on June 30. The Yatra will conclude on August 11 on the occasion of Rakhsha Bandhan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

High alert across Jammu and Kashmir as Amarnath Yatra starts

Security forces have destroyed terrorist hideout in Nadihal area of Bandipora after LeT hybrid terrorist was arrested today. Watch the drone footage of the operation.

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The lush green valleys of India's Kashmir are not only known for their enchanting beauty but also for an impressive talent pool. Among them is Bilal Ahmad, a Taekwondo player from a small village in Kashmir who is all set to represent India at the International Taekwondo championships.

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Indian Army is operating a school in a remote village in Jammu & Kashmir. Around 114 students are attending classes in the army-run school. Watch this report by WION's Idrees Lone.

India: Army run school in Kashmir's Machil sector despite cross border tensions

Indian Army is operating a school in a remote village in Jammu & Kashmir. Around 114 students are attending classes in the army run school. Watch this report by WION's Idrees Lone.

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Kashmir hosted India's 1st National rowing championship. It was also the first time that Kashmir hosted a national championship. 23 Indian states competed in rowing. For more details, watch this report by WION's Idrees Lone.

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Around 350 terrorists were killed in Machil in recent years. Now, Indian soldiers are keeping a hawk-eye on Kashmir border at Machil sector after 200 terrorists reported near LoC. For more details, watch this report by Idrees Lone.

Indian army ramps up vigil at LoC, high risk of infiltration across Kashmir

<p>Two encounters are ongoing in the Kashmir Valley. One terrorist has been killed in North Kashmir's Kupwara district. Jammu and Kashmir Police has identified the terrorist as a Pakistani, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT.</p>

<p>According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, a Cordon and Search operation was carried out after security forces got a tip off from an arrested terrorist.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''During search of hideouts, hiding terrorists fired upon joint search parties and our team also retaliated, in which one terrorist got killed. The arrested terrorist also got trapped. Encounter in progress. Killed terrorist has been identified as a Pakistani, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT. 2-3 more terrorists along with arrested terrorist trapped in ongoing encounter,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Security forces had earlier said that that Kupwara police launched an anti-terror operation after disclosure of an arrested terrorist Showket Ahmed Sheikh in Lolab area of Kupwara.</p>

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<p>Another operation is underway in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. ''Encounter has started at D.H Pora area of Kulgam. Police and Army on job. Further details shall follow.,'' said IG Kashmir Vijay Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier Police had arrested three Over the Ground Workers of terror outfit AL-Badr in Kralgund area on National Highway. One pistol along with magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from them.&nbsp;</p>

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Two encounters are ongoing in the Kashmir Valley. One terrorist has been killed in North Kashmir's Kupwara district. Jammu and Kashmir Police has identified the terrorist as a Pakistani, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT.

Two encounters are ongoing in the Kashmir Valley. One terrorist has been killed in North Kashmir's Kupwara district. Jammu and Kashmir Police has identified the terrorist as a Pakistani, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, a Cordon and Search operation was carried out after security forces got a tip off from an arrested terrorist. Also read | 60 killed, over 6mn marooned as monsoon rain lashes India, Bangladesh ''During search of hideouts, hiding terrorists fired upon joint search parties and our team also retaliated, in which one terrorist got killed. The arrested terrorist also got trapped. Encounter in progress. Killed terrorist has been identified as a Pakistani, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT. 2-3 more terrorists along with arrested terrorist trapped in ongoing encounter,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. Security forces had earlier said that that Kupwara police launched an anti-terror operation after disclosure of an arrested terrorist Showket Ahmed Sheikh in Lolab area of Kupwara. Also read | ISIS-K claims responsibility for Kabul gurudwara attack Another operation is underway in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. ''Encounter has started at D.H Pora area of Kulgam. Police and Army on job. Further details shall follow.,'' said IG Kashmir Vijay Kumar. Earlier Police had arrested three Over the Ground Workers of terror outfit AL-Badr in Kralgund area on National Highway. One pistol along with magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from them. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Two encounters in Kashmir Valley, Pakistani terrorist killed

<p>Sai Pallavi is a celebrated South Indian actress and enjoys a huge fan following, but recently she got embroiled in a controversy over her comments on Kashmir.<br />
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Pallavi, who is nowadays promoting her upcoming movie, 'Virata Parvam'&nbsp; compared Kashmiri Pandit's genocide to the lynching of a man suspected of cow smuggling.&nbsp;Now, as per India Today, a police complaint has been filed in Hyderabad against the actress over her controversial remarks.&nbsp;<br />
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This all started after her interview with the Youtube channel went viral. During the interview, Pallavi&nbsp;was&nbsp;asked whether she&nbsp;was influenced by any kind of politics during her college days, to which she replied she comes from a very politically neutral family and later compared the recently released movie 'The Kashmir Files' with the Muslim person who was killed on suspicion cow smuggling.&nbsp;<br />
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''I grew up in a neutral environment. I have heard about the left-wing and right-wing. But, I cannot say who is right and who is wrong. The film, The Kashmir Files, shows how Kashmiri Pandits were killed. Recently, there was an incident of a person being killed for carrying a cow because he was suspected to be a Muslim. After killing the person, the attackers raised 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans. What is the difference between what happened in Kashmir and what happened recently?"<br />
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After her video went viral, the actress received huge flak from some netizens, while others took her side and praised her for speaking her mind without any hesitation.&nbsp;<br />
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Some Twitter users also pointed out that there is no comparison between a Kashmiri Pandit exodus and lynching.&nbsp;</p>

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Jai Shri Ram 🙏</p>
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That’s why Sai Pallavi cannot differentiate between the unfortunate killing of one man and the catastrophic genocide of an entire community.<br />
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There is a huge difference in a random Muslim being beaten &amp; an entire community being uprooted.<br />
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Please don't trivialise my pain.<br />
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Come &amp; see any of our broken homes &amp; hearts. We are witnesses to Genocide but await justice.<br />
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Not Everything is Propaganda. <a href="https://t.co/YhN9r2QTKM">pic.twitter.com/YhN9r2QTKM</a></p>
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Sai Pallavi is a celebrated South Indian actress and enjoys a huge fan following, but recently she got embroiled in a controversy over her comments on Kashmir. Pallavi, who is nowadays promoting her upcoming movie, 'Virata Parvam' compared Kashmiri Pandit's genocide to the lynching of a man suspected of cow smuggling.

Sai Pallavi is a celebrated South Indian actress and enjoys a huge fan following, but recently she got embroiled in a controversy over her comments on Kashmir. Pallavi, who is nowadays promoting her upcoming movie, 'Virata Parvam' compared Kashmiri Pandit's genocide to the lynching of a man suspected of cow smuggling. Now, as per India Today, a police complaint has been filed in Hyderabad against the actress over her controversial remarks. This all started after her interview with the Youtube channel went viral. During the interview, Pallavi was asked whether she was influenced by any kind of politics during her college days, to which she replied she comes from a very politically neutral family and later compared the recently released movie 'The Kashmir Files' with the Muslim person who was killed on suspicion cow smuggling. ''I grew up in a neutral environment. I have heard about the left-wing and right-wing. But, I cannot say who is right and who is wrong. The film, The Kashmir Files, shows how Kashmiri Pandits were killed. Recently, there was an incident of a person being killed for carrying a cow because he was suspected to be a Muslim. After killing the person, the attackers raised 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans. What is the difference between what happened in Kashmir and what happened recently?" After her video went viral, the actress received huge flak from some netizens, while others took her side and praised her for speaking her mind without any hesitation. Some Twitter users also pointed out that there is no comparison between a Kashmiri Pandit exodus and lynching. Powerful speech good job mam @Sai_Pallavi92 #SaiPallavi https://t.co/pr9BVEIPh7 — Dalim Khan 🇮🇳SRKIAN ڈالیم خان (@DalimKh53337753) June 16, 2022 × you should be ashamed you are comparing Genocide with an accident, Your poor thinking tells that you don't know anything about Kashmiri Pandits history.#SaiPallavi Jai Shri Ram 🙏 — Amit Kumar (@AmitAmitkus) June 16, 2022 × In spite of being subject to mass killings & exodus, Kashmiri Pandits never played the victim card. That’s why Sai Pallavi cannot differentiate between the unfortunate killing of one man and the catastrophic genocide of an entire community. https://t.co/4j9h3TJVPi — Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) (@majorgauravarya) June 15, 2022 × Dear @Sai_Pallavi92 There is a huge difference in a random Muslim being beaten & an entire community being uprooted. Please don't trivialise my pain. Come & see any of our broken homes & hearts. We are witnesses to Genocide but await justice. Not Everything is Propaganda. pic.twitter.com/YhN9r2QTKM — Kashmiri Hindu (@BattaKashmiri) June 14, 2022 ×

FIR filed against Sai Pallavi over her controversial remarks on Kashmir

In India, it's been a successful year for Jammu & Kashmir police. Over 100 terrorists have been killed in the last five months and among them 30 were foreign terrorists. WION's correspondent Idrees Lone brings us this report from the Kashmir valley.

India: A successful year for Jammu & Kashmir Police

<p>Indian&nbsp;security&nbsp;forces&nbsp;killed&nbsp;three&nbsp;terrorists&nbsp;in&nbsp;two&nbsp;operations&nbsp;in the Kashmir Valley, two of whom were Pakistani, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Two terrorists were killed in the Kupwara area of North Kashmir's border sector. The terrorists were identified as Pakistani and local. Another Pakistani terrorist, Hanzalla from Lahore, was slain by the troops in another confrontation in North Kashmir's Sopore district.</p>

<p>All the three terrorists belonged to the LeT terror outfit. "Two terrorists of the proscribed terror outfit LeT, including one Pakistani terrorist, namely Tufail, were killed. "Search is still going on," said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also added that "1 Pakistani terrorist affiliated with proscribed terror outfit LeT was killed." As per the documents recovered from the killed Pakistani terrorist, he has been identified as Hanzalla of Lahore, Pakistan. One AK rifle and five magazines along with ammunition have been recovered.</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that two foreign terrorists, along with a local terrorist, managed to escape from the Sopore encounter site. The area has been cordoned off and the search operation by the security forces continues.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Jammu, the BSF defused three magnetic IEDs dropped by a drone.According to the BSF, three magnetic IEDs were attached to a drone and were&nbsp;brought down and defused at the Dayaran area of Kanachak in Jammu. The drone was&nbsp;carrying three lunch boxes in which the IEDs were fixed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Last night, BSF observed drone activity in the Kanachak area and fired some shots towards the drone." Immediately a police party was deployed and they followed the anti-drone SOP in the general area, "said Jammu Police.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian security forces killed three terrorists in two operations in the Kashmir Valley, two of whom were Pakistani, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Two terrorists were killed in the Kupwara area of North Kashmir's border sector.

Indian security forces killed three terrorists in two operations in the Kashmir Valley, two of whom were Pakistani, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Two terrorists were killed in the Kupwara area of North Kashmir's border sector. The terrorists were identified as Pakistani and local. Another Pakistani terrorist, Hanzalla from Lahore, was slain by the troops in another confrontation in North Kashmir's Sopore district. All the three terrorists belonged to the LeT terror outfit. "Two terrorists of the proscribed terror outfit LeT, including one Pakistani terrorist, namely Tufail, were killed. "Search is still going on," said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir. He also added that "1 Pakistani terrorist affiliated with proscribed terror outfit LeT was killed." As per the documents recovered from the killed Pakistani terrorist, he has been identified as Hanzalla of Lahore, Pakistan. One AK rifle and five magazines along with ammunition have been recovered. Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that two foreign terrorists, along with a local terrorist, managed to escape from the Sopore encounter site. The area has been cordoned off and the search operation by the security forces continues. #KupwaraEncounterUpdate: Two #terrorists of proscribed #terror outfit LeT including one #Pakistani terrorist namely Tufail killed. Search still going on: IGP Kashmir@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/g8wnfRcKF7 — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) June 7, 2022 × In Jammu, the BSF defused three magnetic IEDs dropped by a drone.According to the BSF, three magnetic IEDs were attached to a drone and were brought down and defused at the Dayaran area of Kanachak in Jammu. The drone was carrying three lunch boxes in which the IEDs were fixed. "Last night, BSF observed drone activity in the Kanachak area and fired some shots towards the drone." Immediately a police party was deployed and they followed the anti-drone SOP in the general area, "said Jammu Police. It's the second incident in a week where a drone was brought down by forces in the Jammu region. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The current security situation in the valley due to the target killings is impacting the Mela Kheer Bhawani annual celebration. Although all the preparations for the annual festival have been done by the government, the mood at the temple is sombre and not much activity is seen in the premises.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kashmiri Pandit community in various parts of South Kashmir have decided to boycott the festival. They have sent out letters to the authorities that they will boycott the annual Kheer Bhawani Yatra on the pretext that they are being attacked and they don't feel safe to attend the annual celebrations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''We will not participate in the Mata Kheer Bhawani annual celebrations, The sacrifice that our brothers and sisters have given and the atmosphere we are living in, the whole community is disturbed, and we are in mourning and we condemn these killings and have decided not to go,'' said&nbsp;Rekha Pandita.</p>

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<p>The Kashmiri Pandit community has asked authorities not to make transport arrangements for them as they would not attend till their demands are fulfilled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''If I have security issues going to work, how can I go to Mata Kheer Bhawani? We have decided that none of us will attend, and we have told them (Government) that they should not send the buses for us. We are asking the government to attach us till the condition improves in the valley. We are not asking for relocation,'' said Sanjay Kaul, a Kashmiri Pandit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It's just two days left for the annual festival and generally the temple would be visited by thousands of devotees but the mood at the temple is very sombre and not many people could be seen around the temple premises. The people visiting say ''There is no doubt that due to the current situation, the numbers have come down of the devotees visiting the temple. Every year people used to come two days before the festival and Puja's would be held, there used to be a rush all around. But due to the recent killings, the Yatris have decided to cancel. We will get to see how many come in the next two days. Cancellations have been done by many but real positions of how many will come will be known tomorrow. All the arrangements have been done. All security measures have been taken too'' said VeerJi Raina, a Kashmiri Pandit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of the devotees are extremely sad to see such low turnout of devotees at the temple. ``We had booked but we also were in doubt whether we should come or not, but we did. But after coming here our hearts are sad, our heart is crying, there used to be so much rush these days and right now it is completely empty. The recent killings have affected the arrival of devotees. '' said Anjali, a&nbsp;Kashmiri Pandit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The government on the other hand have made full arrangements including three tier security systems in place. The health department as well as other local concerned departments have also been placed in the temple premises to help the devotees coming for the annual festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''All our teams have been deployed here and all arrangements have been made. Lighting, tents etc are completely in place. Our preparations are in full swing, and we ask everyone to participate in these celebrations like it used to be. We will make it better than previous years.'' Shyambir, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And now it is to be seen whether devotees from across the country would turn up for the annual celebrations or the fear of target killings in the valley will have an impact on these celebrations.&nbsp;</p>

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The current security situation in the valley due to the target killings is impacting the Mela Kheer Bhawani annual celebration. Although all the preparations for the annual festival have been done by the government, the mood at the temple is sombre and not much activity is seen in the premises.

The current security situation in the valley due to the target killings is impacting the Mela Kheer Bhawani annual celebration. Although all the preparations for the annual festival have been done by the government, the mood at the temple is sombre and not much activity is seen in the premises. The Kashmiri Pandit community in various parts of South Kashmir have decided to boycott the festival. They have sent out letters to the authorities that they will boycott the annual Kheer Bhawani Yatra on the pretext that they are being attacked and they don't feel safe to attend the annual celebrations. ''We will not participate in the Mata Kheer Bhawani annual celebrations, The sacrifice that our brothers and sisters have given and the atmosphere we are living in, the whole community is disturbed, and we are in mourning and we condemn these killings and have decided not to go,'' said Rekha Pandita. Also read | Mass shootings trigger debate whether teachers be allowed to carry guns in US? The Kashmiri Pandit community has asked authorities not to make transport arrangements for them as they would not attend till their demands are fulfilled. ''If I have security issues going to work, how can I go to Mata Kheer Bhawani? We have decided that none of us will attend, and we have told them (Government) that they should not send the buses for us. We are asking the government to attach us till the condition improves in the valley. We are not asking for relocation,'' said Sanjay Kaul, a Kashmiri Pandit. It's just two days left for the annual festival and generally the temple would be visited by thousands of devotees but the mood at the temple is very sombre and not many people could be seen around the temple premises. The people visiting say ''There is no doubt that due to the current situation, the numbers have come down of the devotees visiting the temple. Every year people used to come two days before the festival and Puja's would be held, there used to be a rush all around. But due to the recent killings, the Yatris have decided to cancel. We will get to see how many come in the next two days. Cancellations have been done by many but real positions of how many will come will be known tomorrow. All the arrangements have been done. All security measures have been taken too'' said VeerJi Raina, a Kashmiri Pandit. Some of the devotees are extremely sad to see such low turnout of devotees at the temple. ``We had booked but we also were in doubt whether we should come or not, but we did. But after coming here our hearts are sad, our heart is crying, there used to be so much rush these days and right now it is completely empty. The recent killings have affected the arrival of devotees. '' said Anjali, a Kashmiri Pandit. Also read | South Korea, US fire eight ballistic missiles after North Korea's weapons test The government on the other hand have made full arrangements including three tier security systems in place. The health department as well as other local concerned departments have also been placed in the temple premises to help the devotees coming for the annual festival. ''All our teams have been deployed here and all arrangements have been made. Lighting, tents etc are completely in place. Our preparations are in full swing, and we ask everyone to participate in these celebrations like it used to be. We will make it better than previous years.'' Shyambir, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal. And now it is to be seen whether devotees from across the country would turn up for the annual celebrations or the fear of target killings in the valley will have an impact on these celebrations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Target killings in Kashmir valley impact the number of devotees at Mata Kheer Bhawani annual festival

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir government transferred 177 Kashmiri Pandit teachers from various districts of the Valley to Srinagar city. The decision was taken after the recent target killings in the Kashmir Valley in which Kashmiri Pandits, Non-Locals and locals were targeted. The Education department of Kashmir has made the list of 177 Kashmir Pandit teachers public which is being seen as a security concern as the list has names of all the Kashmiri Pandit teachers and also the schools to which they are transferred. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The political parties in the valley have questioned the government and the officials responsible for making the list public. The BJP leader Altaf Thakur said that making the transfer list public on social platforms is a big security breach as terrorists now have a clear idea of who is posted where. The government must take strong note of it and find out who is making the fresh transfer list of migrant Kashmiri Pandits public at a time when targeted killings are taking place in the Valley, '' said BJP JK spokesman Altaf Thakur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BJP said that the government was taking serious steps for the protection of Kashmiri Pandits, but some officials are playing spoilsport. He also urged officers not to make the transfer list of the Kashmiri Pandits public given its sensitivity. Local parties like National Conference and PDP have also reacted to the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''It's a concern and it needs to be looked into. The community has been living here for years and a lot of work was done to bring them back. It should not go to waste. Our party also worked a lot on it and it's sad to see what is happening now. '' Ali Mohammad Sagar, NC Leader and Former Law Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PDP says it is to put the lives of these people at risk by making the list public and sharing it on WhatsApp group. ''There is no one to question this government. Popular governments are answerable. On one side they are talking about security and on the other, they are making the list public and sharing it on WhatsApp groups. It's a concern and should not have been made public like this. It's not right, God knows who guides these people at the helm.'' Harbakhsh Singh, PDP Leader.&nbsp;</p>

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The Jammu and Kashmir government transferred 177 Kashmiri Pandit teachers from various districts of the Valley to Srinagar city. The decision was taken after the recent target killings in the Kashmir Valley in which Kashmiri Pandits, Non-Locals and locals were targeted.

The Jammu and Kashmir government transferred 177 Kashmiri Pandit teachers from various districts of the Valley to Srinagar city. The decision was taken after the recent target killings in the Kashmir Valley in which Kashmiri Pandits, Non-Locals and locals were targeted. The Education department of Kashmir has made the list of 177 Kashmir Pandit teachers public which is being seen as a security concern as the list has names of all the Kashmiri Pandit teachers and also the schools to which they are transferred. The political parties in the valley have questioned the government and the officials responsible for making the list public. The BJP leader Altaf Thakur said that making the transfer list public on social platforms is a big security breach as terrorists now have a clear idea of who is posted where. The government must take strong note of it and find out who is making the fresh transfer list of migrant Kashmiri Pandits public at a time when targeted killings are taking place in the Valley, '' said BJP JK spokesman Altaf Thakur. BJP said that the government was taking serious steps for the protection of Kashmiri Pandits, but some officials are playing spoilsport. He also urged officers not to make the transfer list of the Kashmiri Pandits public given its sensitivity. Local parties like National Conference and PDP have also reacted to the issue. ''It's a concern and it needs to be looked into. The community has been living here for years and a lot of work was done to bring them back. It should not go to waste. Our party also worked a lot on it and it's sad to see what is happening now. '' Ali Mohammad Sagar, NC Leader and Former Law Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The PDP says it is to put the lives of these people at risk by making the list public and sharing it on WhatsApp group. ''There is no one to question this government. Popular governments are answerable. On one side they are talking about security and on the other, they are making the list public and sharing it on WhatsApp groups. It's a concern and should not have been made public like this. It's not right, God knows who guides these people at the helm.'' Harbakhsh Singh, PDP Leader. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Around 16 targeted killings have been reported in Kashmir in the first 6 months of 2022. Almost all the victims belong to Kashmir's Hindu minority. Why are terror attacks on the rise in Kashmir valley? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Targeted killings on the rise in Kashmir

A 29-year-old bank manager hailing from Rajasthan was shot dead by a terrorist of banned Lashkar-e-Taiba inside his office premises in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday. Sine January, 16 people have lost their lives in targeted killings in the valley, there has also been a series of terror attacks on people.

Target Killing in Kashmir: Bank manager from Rajasthan shot dead in Kulgam district

The Kashmir valley is on edge. Sine January, 16 people have lost their lives in targeted killings, there has also been a series of terror attacks on people. In the latest, a bank manager from Rajasthan was shot dead in Kulgam.

India: 16 targeted killings in Kashmir valley since January

<p>Two terrorists of the outfit, Jaish Mohammad, have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Rajpura area of Awantipora. Jammu and Kashmir Police identified the terrorists as Shahid Rather of Tral area in South Kashmir and Umar Yousuf of Shopian district in South Kashmir. According to Jammu and Kashmir’s Police, Shahid was involved in the killing of a woman, Mst Shakeela of Aripal and a govt employee (peon), Javid Ahmed of Lurgam Tral. “Killed terrorists were Shahid Rather of Tral and Umar Yousuf of Shopian. Besides terror crimes, Shahid was involved in the killing of a woman Mst Shakeela of Aripal and a govt employee (peon), Javid Ahmed of Lurgam Tral,” said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir Police. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The operation, which had started on Monday, concluded with the killing of two terrorists on Tuesday. Both were locals. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the encounter site as well.</p>

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<p>“Two terrorists killed. Incriminating materials including two AK 47 rifles recovered,” said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir Police. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police says that 55 encounters have taken place this year in the Kashmir region. In these operations, 88 terrorists have been killed. 26 of them were foreigners. Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested 44 active terrorists and 183 over the ground workers (OGW). This year's data suggests that 14 civilians and 16 security personnel have also lost their lives in terror attacks. &nbsp;</p>

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Two terrorists of the outfit, Jaish Mohammad, have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Rajpura area of Awantipora. Jammu and Kashmir Police identified the terrorists as Shahid Rather of Tral area in South Kashmir and Umar Yousuf of Shopian district in South Kashmir.

Two terrorists of the outfit, Jaish Mohammad, have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Rajpura area of Awantipora. Jammu and Kashmir Police identified the terrorists as Shahid Rather of Tral area in South Kashmir and Umar Yousuf of Shopian district in South Kashmir. According to Jammu and Kashmir’s Police, Shahid was involved in the killing of a woman, Mst Shakeela of Aripal and a govt employee (peon), Javid Ahmed of Lurgam Tral. “Killed terrorists were Shahid Rather of Tral and Umar Yousuf of Shopian. Besides terror crimes, Shahid was involved in the killing of a woman Mst Shakeela of Aripal and a govt employee (peon), Javid Ahmed of Lurgam Tral,” said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir Police. Also Read: Terrorists using small arms like pistols in Kashmir The operation, which had started on Monday, concluded with the killing of two terrorists on Tuesday. Both were locals. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the encounter site as well. WATCH WION LIVE HERE “Two terrorists killed. Incriminating materials including two AK 47 rifles recovered,” said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir Police. Jammu and Kashmir Police says that 55 encounters have taken place this year in the Kashmir region. In these operations, 88 terrorists have been killed. 26 of them were foreigners. Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested 44 active terrorists and 183 over the ground workers (OGW). This year's data suggests that 14 civilians and 16 security personnel have also lost their lives in terror attacks. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>A schoolteacher has been shot dead by terrorists in the Gopalpora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The teacher has been identified as Rajni Bala. She was shot dead right outside a government high school in Gopalpora.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajni Bala was a migrant Hindu schedule cast and a teacher by profession. She was working in Kulgam since 2017. She along with her husband have been posted in this area and were living in a rented accommodation in Chawalgaam area of Kulgam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, Rajni’s husband dropped her on the main road of the school and as she entered the lane, two terrorists shot her from a close range with a pistol. The locals rushed to the spot and took her to the hospital, but she succumbed on her arrival at the hospital.</p>

<p>“Terrorists fired upon a one-woman teacher at High School Gopalpora area of Kulgam. In this terror incident, she received critical gunshot injuries. Later she succumbed to her injuries. The lady teacher who died was a Hindu ( SC) &amp; resident of Samba (Jammu division). Terrorists involved in this gruesome terror crime will be soon identified and&nbsp;neutralised,” said IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the other security agencies have cordoned off the area to nab the attackers. The teachers in the school were completely heartbroken and in tears.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“She was about to reach the school premises and was attacked. We took her to the hospital, &nbsp;but she had died on the way, she was here for the last 8 years. She was one of the best teachers and loved by all. We recently went on a picnic together. Never expected anything like this to happen. “ said Shahida Bano, a female teacher at the same school.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The students at the school fainted when the incident took place. According to teachers, they were very close to Rajni Bala who used to teach social science to the 9th and 10 standard students.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It was the arrival time and 5 teachers had reached the school. We are in total 8 teachers. We were getting ready for morning assembly. We heard a sound like a firecracker. The kids started shouting and when we reached the spot, she was lying there injured. She was posted here since 2017. She never wanted to get transferred from the school. It was extremely horrific. This is very unfortunate and inhumane to kill a teacher,” Fayaz Ahmad, a teacher in the same school.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The political parties in the valley have condemned the killing and said these civilian killings are a cause of concern. “ Rajni was from Samba District of Jammu province. A government teacher working in the Kulgam area of South Kashmir, she lost her life in a despicable targeted attack. My heart goes out to her husband Raj Kumar &amp; the rest of her family. Another home irreparably damaged by violence." said Omar Abdullah, Former Cheif Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PDP present Mehbooba Mufti questioned the government's claim of normalcy "Despite GOIs fake claims about Kashmir being normal it's obvious that targeted civilian killings are on the rise &amp; a deep cause of concern. Condemn this act of cowardice which sadly plays into the vicious anti muslim narrative spun by BJP." She tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, 15 civilians have been killed in Kashmir Valley this year. This includes non-locals, Kashmiri pandits and locals The security agencies have intensified the anti-terror operation in the valley, so far 55 north encounters have happened so far this year and 88 terrorists are killed.&nbsp;</p>

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A schoolteacher has been shot dead by terrorists in the Gopalpora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The teacher has been identified as Rajni Bala. She was shot dead right outside a government high school in Gopalpora.

A schoolteacher has been shot dead by terrorists in the Gopalpora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The teacher has been identified as Rajni Bala. She was shot dead right outside a government high school in Gopalpora. Rajni Bala was a migrant Hindu schedule cast and a teacher by profession. She was working in Kulgam since 2017. She along with her husband have been posted in this area and were living in a rented accommodation in Chawalgaam area of Kulgam. According to reports, Rajni’s husband dropped her on the main road of the school and as she entered the lane, two terrorists shot her from a close range with a pistol. The locals rushed to the spot and took her to the hospital, but she succumbed on her arrival at the hospital. “Terrorists fired upon a one-woman teacher at High School Gopalpora area of Kulgam. In this terror incident, she received critical gunshot injuries. Later she succumbed to her injuries. The lady teacher who died was a Hindu ( SC) & resident of Samba (Jammu division). Terrorists involved in this gruesome terror crime will be soon identified and neutralised,” said IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar. The Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the other security agencies have cordoned off the area to nab the attackers. The teachers in the school were completely heartbroken and in tears. “She was about to reach the school premises and was attacked. We took her to the hospital, but she had died on the way, she was here for the last 8 years. She was one of the best teachers and loved by all. We recently went on a picnic together. Never expected anything like this to happen. “ said Shahida Bano, a female teacher at the same school. The students at the school fainted when the incident took place. According to teachers, they were very close to Rajni Bala who used to teach social science to the 9th and 10 standard students. “It was the arrival time and 5 teachers had reached the school. We are in total 8 teachers. We were getting ready for morning assembly. We heard a sound like a firecracker. The kids started shouting and when we reached the spot, she was lying there injured. She was posted here since 2017. She never wanted to get transferred from the school. It was extremely horrific. This is very unfortunate and inhumane to kill a teacher,” Fayaz Ahmad, a teacher in the same school. The political parties in the valley have condemned the killing and said these civilian killings are a cause of concern. “ Rajni was from Samba District of Jammu province. A government teacher working in the Kulgam area of South Kashmir, she lost her life in a despicable targeted attack. My heart goes out to her husband Raj Kumar & the rest of her family. Another home irreparably damaged by violence." said Omar Abdullah, Former Cheif Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The PDP present Mehbooba Mufti questioned the government's claim of normalcy "Despite GOIs fake claims about Kashmir being normal it's obvious that targeted civilian killings are on the rise & a deep cause of concern. Condemn this act of cowardice which sadly plays into the vicious anti muslim narrative spun by BJP." She tweeted. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, 15 civilians have been killed in Kashmir Valley this year. This includes non-locals, Kashmiri pandits and locals The security agencies have intensified the anti-terror operation in the valley, so far 55 north encounters have happened so far this year and 88 terrorists are killed. Watch WION's live TV here:

Hindu teacher shot dead outside government school in Kashmir

Encounter between Terrorists and security forces in Kashmir's Pulwama district is an ongoing operation of the Indian security forces. As per the tweet put out by Kashmir police, two terrorists of LeT who killed late TV actor Amreen Bhat have been trapped by the officials

India: Surge in terrorism in Kashmir, 35-year-old actor shot dead

<p>Three Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter in the North Kashmir Kupwara area on Thursday, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police.</p>

<p>''From the incriminating materials recovered, the 03 killed terrorists have been identified as Pakistani, affiliated with terror outfit LeT. So far, 26 foreign terrorists (14 Jaish-e-Muhammed &amp; 12 Lashkar-e-Taiba) have been neutralised this year,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kashmir has witnessed 50 encounters this year, in which 78 terrorists have been killed, out of which 26 were foreigners, mostly of Pakistani origin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army intercepted a group infiltrating into the Valley. The terrorists were tracked, and later gunfight started leading to an encounter. There was an encounter yesterday in North Kashmir's Kreeri area as well in which three terrorists were killed.</p>

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Three Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter in the North Kashmir Kupwara area on Thursday, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. ''From the incriminating materials recovered, the 03 killed terrorists have been identified as Pakistani, affiliated with terror outfit LeT. So far, 26 foreign terrorists (14 Jaish-e-Muhammed & 12 Lashkar-e-Taiba) have been neutralised this year,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police. Kashmir has witnessed 50 encounters this year, in which 78 terrorists have been killed, out of which 26 were foreigners, mostly of Pakistani origin. Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army intercepted a group infiltrating into the Valley. The terrorists were tracked, and later gunfight started leading to an encounter. There was an encounter yesterday in North Kashmir's Kreeri area as well in which three terrorists were killed. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A Delhi court on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in a terror funding case.

India: Anti-terror court grants two life terms to Yasin Malik in terror funding case

<p>Indian and Pakistan cricketers have often shied away from expressing their views on political matters given how the relationship between both countries isn't at its best. However, former Pakistan all-rounder and captain Shahid Afridi often engages himself in political developments and now tweeted over the conviction of Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, Malik had pleaded guilty to all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case in early May. In this regard, the&nbsp;Delhi court is all set to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday (May 25). Recently, the court had convicted Malik and had ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) authorities to assess his financial situation in a bid to decide upon&nbsp;the amount of fine likely to be imposed. The NIA has sought death penalty for the Kashmiri separatist in relation to all his activities in the valley.</p>

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<p>Following the turn of events with regard to Malik's case, Afridi shared his two cents on the matter and came out in support of him via a tweet from his official account. In his tweet, he accused&nbsp;India&nbsp;of silencing voices against humans right abuses. Afridi wrote, "India’s continued attempts to silence critical voices against its blatant human right abuses are futile. Fabricated charges against #YasinMalik will not put a hold to #Kashmir’s struggle to freedom. Urging the #UN to take notice of unfair &amp; illegal trails against Kashmir leaders."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">India's continued attempts to silence critical voices against its blatant human right abuses are futile. Fabricated charges against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YasinMalik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YasinMalik</a> will not put a hold to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kashmir</a>'s struggle to freedom. Urging the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UN</a> to take notice of unfair &amp; illegal trails against Kashmir leaders. <a href="https://t.co/EEJV5jyzmN">pic.twitter.com/EEJV5jyzmN</a></p>
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<p>Thus, Amit Mishra -- India's former leg-spinner --&nbsp;joined the bandwagon and took a brutal dig at the ex-Pakistani captain. He replied saying, "Dear @safridiofficial he himself has pleaded guilty in court on record. Not everything is misleading like your birthdate."</p>

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<p>It will be interesting to see if Afridi maintains silence or hits back at Mishra for his brutal dig. Both remain very active on the social media platform Twitter and, hence, one can expect some war of words on the hot and controversial topic of Yasin Malik.</p>


Indian and Pakistan cricketers have often shied away from expressing their views on political matters given how the relationship between both countries isn't at its best.

Indian and Pakistan cricketers have often shied away from expressing their views on political matters given how the relationship between both countries isn't at its best. However, former Pakistan all-rounder and captain Shahid Afridi often engages himself in political developments and now tweeted over the conviction of Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik. For the unversed, Malik had pleaded guilty to all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case in early May. In this regard, the Delhi court is all set to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday (May 25). Recently, the court had convicted Malik and had ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) authorities to assess his financial situation in a bid to decide upon the amount of fine likely to be imposed. The NIA has sought death penalty for the Kashmiri separatist in relation to all his activities in the valley. ALSO READ | 'India not our enemy country' - Danish Kaneria slams Shahid Afridi, makes explosive remark on Twitter Following the turn of events with regard to Malik's case, Afridi shared his two cents on the matter and came out in support of him via a tweet from his official account. In his tweet, he accused India of silencing voices against humans right abuses. Afridi wrote, "India’s continued attempts to silence critical voices against its blatant human right abuses are futile. Fabricated charges against #YasinMalik will not put a hold to #Kashmir’s struggle to freedom. Urging the #UN to take notice of unfair & illegal trails against Kashmir leaders." India's continued attempts to silence critical voices against its blatant human right abuses are futile. Fabricated charges against #YasinMalik will not put a hold to #Kashmir's struggle to freedom. Urging the #UN to take notice of unfair & illegal trails against Kashmir leaders. pic.twitter.com/EEJV5jyzmN — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) May 25, 2022 × Thus, Amit Mishra -- India's former leg-spinner -- joined the bandwagon and took a brutal dig at the ex-Pakistani captain. He replied saying, "Dear @safridiofficial he himself has pleaded guilty in court on record. Not everything is misleading like your birthdate." Dear @safridiofficial he himself has pleaded guilty in court on record. Not everything is misleading like your birthdate. 🇮🇳🙏https://t.co/eSnFLiEd0z — Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) May 25, 2022 × ALSO READ | Kashmir Premier League to formally invite Indian star Virat Kohli to feature in 2nd edition: Report It will be interesting to see if Afridi maintains silence or hits back at Mishra for his brutal dig. Both remain very active on the social media platform Twitter and, hence, one can expect some war of words on the hot and controversial topic of Yasin Malik.

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<p>Despite the government's efforts to pacify the Kashmiri Pandit community living in the Kashmir Valley, the protest by the community members still continues across various districts.</p>

<p>While the government assured the Kashmiri Pandit community that all job and security related issues will be resolved in a week's time, the community demands&nbsp;transfer from the Kashmir region as early as possible, saying that they can't risk their life for jobs.</p>

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<p>Jyoti, a Kashmiri Pandit school teacher has been sitting on protests every day since the killing of Rahul Bhat. She urged the government to save their lives and transfer all Kashmiri Pandits working in the Valley.</p>

<p>Jyoti also said that her Muslim colleagues have been helpful and always stood by her despite that she is scared for her life. While talking to Wion, Jyoti cried saying “our lives need to be saved.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;'My heart is broken, and we have returned to the valley only after assurance by the Government. We did not come here to die. I along with my family are afraid and clueless about what to do ahead. Our parents have struggled to send us to educational institutions and make us independent, but they didn't send us here to die. They want the children to be happy and not get their dead bodies. '' said Jyoti, a school teacher.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The government on the other hand has assured the Pandit community that steps would be taken to resolve their problems within a week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All the service-related issues of the Kashmiri Pandit community, like posting in remote areas, or couples posted at two different areas, providing them accommodation or promotions will be solved as soon as possible. We have already started working on it,'' said divisional commissioner Kashmir P K Pole.&nbsp;</p>

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Despite the government's efforts to pacify the Kashmiri Pandit community living in the Kashmir Valley, the protest by the community members still continues across various districts.

Despite the government's efforts to pacify the Kashmiri Pandit community living in the Kashmir Valley, the protest by the community members still continues across various districts. While the government assured the Kashmiri Pandit community that all job and security related issues will be resolved in a week's time, the community demands transfer from the Kashmir region as early as possible, saying that they can't risk their life for jobs. Also read | One dead, three injured in grenade attack on wine shop in Baramulla Jyoti, a Kashmiri Pandit school teacher has been sitting on protests every day since the killing of Rahul Bhat. She urged the government to save their lives and transfer all Kashmiri Pandits working in the Valley. Jyoti also said that her Muslim colleagues have been helpful and always stood by her despite that she is scared for her life. While talking to Wion, Jyoti cried saying “our lives need to be saved.” Also watch | South Asia Diary: Kashmir logs record tourist season 'My heart is broken, and we have returned to the valley only after assurance by the Government. We did not come here to die. I along with my family are afraid and clueless about what to do ahead. Our parents have struggled to send us to educational institutions and make us independent, but they didn't send us here to die. They want the children to be happy and not get their dead bodies. '' said Jyoti, a school teacher. Also read | Police assure protesting Kashmiri Pandits of enhanced security The government on the other hand has assured the Pandit community that steps would be taken to resolve their problems within a week. "All the service-related issues of the Kashmiri Pandit community, like posting in remote areas, or couples posted at two different areas, providing them accommodation or promotions will be solved as soon as possible. We have already started working on it,'' said divisional commissioner Kashmir P K Pole. The Kashmiri Pandit community on the other hand have told the government that if they are not shifted outside the Kashmir region, they will resign from their jobs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Despite government assurances, Kashmiri Pandits continue protests

<p>Recently, the Kashmir Premier League's (KPL) President Arif Malik made heads turn when he announced that he has decided to send a formal invite to India's star batter Virat Kohli to participate in the second edition of the league, in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), or at least grace his presence as a guest.</p>

<p>Thus, this led to a widespread reaction from all quarters. Recently, KPL's Director of Cricket Operations and Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif has clarified that the league's President has decided not only to&nbsp;call Kohli but also many other marquee players from different countries. However, the decision to invite Kohli was solely Malik's, as per Latif's claims.</p>

<p>"My boss Arif Malik gave a statement on inviting Virat Kohli for the Kashmir Premier League. Whether to come or not, it's his call. But he has taken the initiative after some thinking. He will invite players from other countries as well as India, but these are not my quotes. Please don't quote that I said so," Latif said.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Malik had said in a video shared on social media platform Twitter, "(Md) Rizwan gave a very positive message that cricket should be beyond anything else. So we are sending a letter to Virat Kohli, inviting him to play in the league or at least come and watch one match."</p>

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<p>It remains to be seen if Kohli associates himself with the controversial league in any form. The second edition of the KPL will commence on August 1 and conclude on August 14. During that time, India is also scheduled to tour West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is, from July 22-August 07.&nbsp;</p>


Recently, the Kashmir Premier League's (KPL) President Arif Malik made heads turn when he announced that he has decided to send a formal invite to India's star batter Virat Kohli to participate in the second edition of the league, in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), or at least grace his presence as a guest.

Recently, the Kashmir Premier League's (KPL) President Arif Malik made heads turn when he announced that he has decided to send a formal invite to India's star batter Virat Kohli to participate in the second edition of the league, in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), or at least grace his presence as a guest. Thus, this led to a widespread reaction from all quarters. Recently, KPL's Director of Cricket Operations and Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif has clarified that the league's President has decided not only to call Kohli but also many other marquee players from different countries. However, the decision to invite Kohli was solely Malik's, as per Latif's claims. "My boss Arif Malik gave a statement on inviting Virat Kohli for the Kashmir Premier League. Whether to come or not, it's his call. But he has taken the initiative after some thinking. He will invite players from other countries as well as India, but these are not my quotes. Please don't quote that I said so," Latif said. ALSO READ | Kashmir Premier League to formally invite Indian star Virat Kohli to feature in 2nd edition: Report Earlier, Malik had said in a video shared on social media platform Twitter, "(Md) Rizwan gave a very positive message that cricket should be beyond anything else. So we are sending a letter to Virat Kohli, inviting him to play in the league or at least come and watch one match." Arif Malik President KPL announces inclusion of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli in KPL،he said We are sending a formal invitations to Virat Kohli, Its up to on Virat Kohli whether to beome part of the league as a player or as a special guest#virat #Cricket @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/LkllhHNduG — Rozina Ali (@roseeyna_ali) May 17, 2022 × It remains to be seen if Kohli associates himself with the controversial league in any form. The second edition of the KPL will commence on August 1 and conclude on August 14. During that time, India is also scheduled to tour West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is, from July 22-August 07.

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<p>Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two&nbsp;LeT terrorist associates in central&nbsp;Kashmir's Budgam district.</p>

<p>Police along with security forces arrested two terror associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir police have identified the terror associates as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-din Sheikh resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Mamath Budgam.</p>

<p>''Police in Budgam along with Army (62RR) &amp; CRPF (43Bn) at a checkpoint established at Chandpora area of Budgam arrested two terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit LeT. They have been identified as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-Din Sheikh resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Mamath Budgam,'' said IG Kashmir Vijay Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police also recovered arms and ammunition from them. Incriminating materials of proscribed terror outfit LeT, explosive material and ammunition including one hand grenade, two&nbsp;pistol magazines and 15 AK-47 rounds have been recovered from their possession.</p>

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a case and further investigation has started.</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two LeT terrorist associates in central Kashmir's Budgam district. Police along with security forces arrested two terror associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.

Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two LeT terrorist associates in central Kashmir's Budgam district. Police along with security forces arrested two terror associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. The Jammu and Kashmir police have identified the terror associates as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-din Sheikh resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Mamath Budgam. ''Police in Budgam along with Army (62RR) & CRPF (43Bn) at a checkpoint established at Chandpora area of Budgam arrested two terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit LeT. They have been identified as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-Din Sheikh resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Mamath Budgam,'' said IG Kashmir Vijay Kumar. Police also recovered arms and ammunition from them. Incriminating materials of proscribed terror outfit LeT, explosive material and ammunition including one hand grenade, two pistol magazines and 15 AK-47 rounds have been recovered from their possession. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a case and further investigation has started.

Two LeT terror associates arrested in central Kashmir

<p>After the inaugural season, the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) -- i.e. in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) -- is set to return and the officials are interested in roping in Indian star and former captain Virat Kohli. The officials are eager to see Kohli's participation in the league's second edition or as a guest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this regard,&nbsp;KPL President Arif Malik announced that they are keen on sending an invitation to Kohli. "(Md) Rizwan gave a very positive message that cricket should be beyond anything else. So we are sending a letter to Virat Kohli, inviting him to play in the league or at least come and watch one match," Malik said in a video shared on the social media platform Twitter.</p>

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<p>Not only Malik, but even Pakistan's former captain and keeper-batter Rashid Latif -- who is&nbsp;the Director of Cricket Operations for KPL -- has also backed the decision to send an invite to the 33-year-old Kohli. "We should sent an invitation [to Virat Kohli] but the decision to play lies with the player,” said Latif while speaking to Dawn News. It’s good to initiate such a thing.&nbsp;I also advised [Najam] Sethi to send invitations to all cricket boards, which includes BCCI as well, for PSL," he further added.</p>

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<p>For the unversed, the second edition of KPL will kick off on August 1 and the final&nbsp;will be held on August 14. While it remains to be seen if Kohli entertains the request, however, given India's hectic schedule, it seems highly unlikely that he will appear in the league in any form. During the KPL's second season, India will be still involved in the&nbsp;tour of&nbsp;West Indies, which is scheduled to end in early August in the USA.</p>

<p>Currently, Kohli is involved in the IPL 2022, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).</p>


After the inaugural season, the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) -- i.e. in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) -- is set to return and the officials are interested in roping in Indian star and former captain Virat Kohli.

After the inaugural season, the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) -- i.e. in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) -- is set to return and the officials are interested in roping in Indian star and former captain Virat Kohli. The officials are eager to see Kohli's participation in the league's second edition or as a guest. In this regard, KPL President Arif Malik announced that they are keen on sending an invitation to Kohli. "(Md) Rizwan gave a very positive message that cricket should be beyond anything else. So we are sending a letter to Virat Kohli, inviting him to play in the league or at least come and watch one match," Malik said in a video shared on the social media platform Twitter. Arif Malik President KPL announces inclusion of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli in KPL،he said We are sending a formal invitations to Virat Kohli, Its up to on Virat Kohli whether to beome part of the league as a player or as a special guest#virat #Cricket @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/LkllhHNduG — Rozina Ali (@roseeyna_ali) May 17, 2022 × ALSO READ | He now doubts his own ability: Former Pakistan captain opines on Virat Kohli's struggles in IPL 2022 Not only Malik, but even Pakistan's former captain and keeper-batter Rashid Latif -- who is the Director of Cricket Operations for KPL -- has also backed the decision to send an invite to the 33-year-old Kohli. "We should sent an invitation [to Virat Kohli] but the decision to play lies with the player,” said Latif while speaking to Dawn News. It’s good to initiate such a thing. I also advised [Najam] Sethi to send invitations to all cricket boards, which includes BCCI as well, for PSL," he further added. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: What's fretting Virat Kohli, the player? For the unversed, the second edition of KPL will kick off on August 1 and the final will be held on August 14. While it remains to be seen if Kohli entertains the request, however, given India's hectic schedule, it seems highly unlikely that he will appear in the league in any form. During the KPL's second season, India will be still involved in the tour of West Indies, which is scheduled to end in early August in the USA. Currently, Kohli is involved in the IPL 2022, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Kashmir Premier League to formally invite Indian star Virat Kohli to feature in 2nd edition: Report

<p>Jammu Kashmir Police has busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba terror module in Bandipora district of North Kashmir. Police have arrested 7 terrorists and terror associates. Among them is one female terror associate. Six vehicles with arms and ammunition have also been recovered.</p>

<p>"Bandipora Police along security forces busted a terror module of proscribed terror outfit LeT by arresting an active Pakistani trained terrorist, 2 hybrid terrorists and 4 terrorist associates. The Pakistan trained terrorist has been identified as Arif Ajaz Shehri son of Ajaz Ahmad, resident of Nadihal, who had gone to Pakistan on valid visa in year 2018 through Wagah Border and infiltrated back to this side after obtaining illegal arms training and started actively working with proscribed terror outfit LeT in Bandipora. The 2 hybrid terrorists have been identified as Ajaz Ahmad Reshi son of Ab Majeed resident of Rampora and Shariq Ahmad Lone, son of Mohammad Sadiq Lone resident of &nbsp;Gundpora. The arrested terrorists were tasked to carry out attacks on Police/SF and other soft targets particularly in Bandipora district," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The female terror associate has been identified as Sheema Shafi Waza, daughter of Mohammad Shafi resident of Tawheedabad Bagh. Other three terror associates have been identified as Riyaz Ahmad Mir, Ghani Mohammad Waza, Maqsood Ahmad Malik<br />
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"Incriminating materials, arms ammunition including 02 Pistols, 03 Pistol Magazine, 25 Pistol rounds, 03 Hand Grenades were recovered from their possession. Besides, 01 Ecco Van bearing registration No. JK15A-1528 which was being used in ferrying of terrorists from Bandipora to Nowgam, Pantha Chowk and Srinagar was also seized. Moreover, 03 Scooties were also seized which were being used for doing reccee of Police, security establishments, monitor movement of security forces and ferrying of terrorists in Bandipora areas. Similarly, 01 Maruti-800 Car and 01 Pulsar Bike were also seized," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>


Jammu Kashmir Police has busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba terror module in Bandipora district of North Kashmir. Police have arrested 7 terrorists and terror associates. Among them is one female terror associate.

Jammu Kashmir Police has busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba terror module in Bandipora district of North Kashmir. Police have arrested 7 terrorists and terror associates. Among them is one female terror associate. Six vehicles with arms and ammunition have also been recovered. "Bandipora Police along security forces busted a terror module of proscribed terror outfit LeT by arresting an active Pakistani trained terrorist, 2 hybrid terrorists and 4 terrorist associates. The Pakistan trained terrorist has been identified as Arif Ajaz Shehri son of Ajaz Ahmad, resident of Nadihal, who had gone to Pakistan on valid visa in year 2018 through Wagah Border and infiltrated back to this side after obtaining illegal arms training and started actively working with proscribed terror outfit LeT in Bandipora. The 2 hybrid terrorists have been identified as Ajaz Ahmad Reshi son of Ab Majeed resident of Rampora and Shariq Ahmad Lone, son of Mohammad Sadiq Lone resident of Gundpora. The arrested terrorists were tasked to carry out attacks on Police/SF and other soft targets particularly in Bandipora district," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. The female terror associate has been identified as Sheema Shafi Waza, daughter of Mohammad Shafi resident of Tawheedabad Bagh. Other three terror associates have been identified as Riyaz Ahmad Mir, Ghani Mohammad Waza, Maqsood Ahmad Malik "Incriminating materials, arms ammunition including 02 Pistols, 03 Pistol Magazine, 25 Pistol rounds, 03 Hand Grenades were recovered from their possession. Besides, 01 Ecco Van bearing registration No. JK15A-1528 which was being used in ferrying of terrorists from Bandipora to Nowgam, Pantha Chowk and Srinagar was also seized. Moreover, 03 Scooties were also seized which were being used for doing reccee of Police, security establishments, monitor movement of security forces and ferrying of terrorists in Bandipora areas. Similarly, 01 Maruti-800 Car and 01 Pulsar Bike were also seized," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.

Kashmir: Police bust LeT module, female terror associate among those arrested

<p>Protests rocked various areas of the Kashmir Valley after the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit, Rahul Bhat, an employee with the revenue department in Kashmir. Rahul was shot at by terrorists in Tehsildar office Chadoora, of Budgam district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kashmiri Pandit community took out protests in central Kashmir, South Kashmir as well as the North to condemn the killing. Jammu and Kashmir Police said that two terrorists were involved in carrying out the attack and shot Rahul with a pistol.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''Terrorists fired upon one employee namely Shri Rahul Bhat from the minority community in Tehsildar office Chadoora, Budgam. The injured was immediately brought to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigation reveals that 02 terrorists are involved in this heinous crime &amp; have used pistol for committing this crime,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It's the first time since the 90's that the Kashmiri Pandit community has come out to protest against a killing. Migrant Kashmiri Pandits who have returned to Kashmir under the Prime Minister's rehabilitation package staged a protest and blocked the main Srinagar-Budgam Road outside their security colony in the Shiekhpora area. Protests by Kashmiri Pandits were reported from the Veesu and Mattan areas of Anantnag in South Kashmir as well.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha condemned the attack and said, ''I strongly condemn the barbaric killing of Rahul Bhat by terrorists at Budgam. Those behind this despicable terror attack will not go unpunished. J&amp;K Govt stands in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief''.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Politicians from Kashmir Valley have also condemned the killing and called it a gruesome murder. ''Condemn the gruesome act where in a Kashmiri Pandit boy Rahul Bhat was murdered in chadoora. Another life ended and another family devastated. My heart goes out to the bereaved family in this hour of grief. It also belies the false claims of normalcy in Kashmir,'' said Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Omar Abdullah, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir also tweeted and said, ''I unequivocally condemn the murderous militant attack on Rahul Bhatt. Rahul was a government employee working in the Tehsil office in Chadoora where he was attacked. Targeted killings continue &amp; a sense of fear grows unchecked. My heartfelt condolences to Rahul’s family. RIP''.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been an increase in the target attacks on Kashmiri Pandits and other non-locals in the valley in the last few months. It has raised a lot of fear among the minority communities living in the Valley.&nbsp;</p>

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Protests rocked various areas of the Kashmir Valley after the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit, Rahul Bhat, an employee with the revenue department in Kashmir. Rahul was shot at by terrorists in Tehsildar office Chadoora, of Budgam district.

Protests rocked various areas of the Kashmir Valley after the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit, Rahul Bhat, an employee with the revenue department in Kashmir. Rahul was shot at by terrorists in Tehsildar office Chadoora, of Budgam district. The Kashmiri Pandit community took out protests in central Kashmir, South Kashmir as well as the North to condemn the killing. Jammu and Kashmir Police said that two terrorists were involved in carrying out the attack and shot Rahul with a pistol. Also read | Kashmir tourism breaks records, arrivals highest in 10 years ''Terrorists fired upon one employee namely Shri Rahul Bhat from the minority community in Tehsildar office Chadoora, Budgam. The injured was immediately brought to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigation reveals that 02 terrorists are involved in this heinous crime & have used pistol for committing this crime,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. It's the first time since the 90's that the Kashmiri Pandit community has come out to protest against a killing. Migrant Kashmiri Pandits who have returned to Kashmir under the Prime Minister's rehabilitation package staged a protest and blocked the main Srinagar-Budgam Road outside their security colony in the Shiekhpora area. Protests by Kashmiri Pandits were reported from the Veesu and Mattan areas of Anantnag in South Kashmir as well. Watch | Economic impact of heatwave in India The LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha condemned the attack and said, ''I strongly condemn the barbaric killing of Rahul Bhat by terrorists at Budgam. Those behind this despicable terror attack will not go unpunished. J&K Govt stands in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief''. Politicians from Kashmir Valley have also condemned the killing and called it a gruesome murder. ''Condemn the gruesome act where in a Kashmiri Pandit boy Rahul Bhat was murdered in chadoora. Another life ended and another family devastated. My heart goes out to the bereaved family in this hour of grief. It also belies the false claims of normalcy in Kashmir,'' said Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Also read | India's deadly heat wave: Govt issues guidelines for schools, asks to modify timings Omar Abdullah, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir also tweeted and said, ''I unequivocally condemn the murderous militant attack on Rahul Bhatt. Rahul was a government employee working in the Tehsil office in Chadoora where he was attacked. Targeted killings continue & a sense of fear grows unchecked. My heartfelt condolences to Rahul’s family. RIP''. There has been an increase in the target attacks on Kashmiri Pandits and other non-locals in the valley in the last few months. It has raised a lot of fear among the minority communities living in the Valley. Watch WION LIVE HERE:

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