Curfew imposed in various parts of Kashmir valley after youth shot dead by Indian security forces

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Published: March 6, 2013
Youth Killed in Kashmir Firing
Youth Killed in Kashmir Firing (Photo Source: Greater Kashmir)

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Srinagar/Kashmir (March 05, 2013): According to media reports a day after a youth was killed in police firing in north Kashmir’s Baramulla town, Indian occupant authorities have imposed curfew in 10 police station areas of Kashmir Valley. It is claimed that the curfew is imposed as a precautionary measure with the authorities apprehending law and order problem.

Kashmir: Boy shot by Indian forces died; Curfew continues for third day

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Published: February 11, 2013
Kashmir: Boy shot by Indian forces died; Curfew continues for third day  | read this item

There are reports of a causality as a boy has died of his wounds on Monday after being shot by security forces in Kashmir at a protest over the hanging of Afzal Guru. 

Kashmir: Youth Killed in fake encounter – Defence minister orders probe; Dozens injured as police resorted to use of force against protesters

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Published: July 26, 2012
Hilal Ahmad Dar, a resident of Aloosa in Bandipora district, was killed in army firing late on Tuesday (July 24, 2012) night, triggering protests in the area.
Hilal Ahmad Dar, a resident of Aloosa in Bandipora district, was killed in army firing late on Tuesday (July 24, 2012) night, triggering protests in the area.

Hilal Ahmad Dar, a resident of Aloosa in Bandipora district, was killed in army firing late on Tuesday (July 24, 2012) night, triggering protests in the area.  | read this item

New Delhi, India (July 26, 2012): As per reports from New Delhi, the Defence Minister of India A.K. Antony today ordered a probe into the incident of a teenager killing in Jammu and Kashmir at the hands of Indian army personnel. Minister has showed concern over local protests instigated by the killing incident and he is reported to have directed the army to initiate strict action if anyone was found guilty.

Indian Army decide to court martial Pathribal killers; Victims of Chittisinghpura massacre still await justice

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Published: June 30, 2012
Indian Army decide to court martial Pathribal killers; Victims of Chittisinghpura massacre still await justice  | read this item

Srinagar, Kashmir (June 30, 2012): As per news reports a Srinagar court has allowed General Court Martial proceedings to be held against the five army officers facing charges in the killing of five Kashmiris in south Kashmir’s Pathribal area in 2000. It is notable that five innocent Kashmiris were killed by Indian Army as cover-up for Chittisinghpura Massacre in which 36 Sikhs were massacred on the day of visit of then US President Mr. Clinton to India on 20 March 2000.

Sikhs seek SC initiative regarding probe on Chattisinghpora Massacre; 36 Sikhs were killed

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Published: February 1, 2012
Sikhs seek SC initiative regarding probe on Chattisinghpora Massacre; 36 Sikhs were killed  | read this item

Srinagar, Kashmir (February 02, 2012): The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), a Sikh organization of Sikhs living in Kashmir, on January 31, 2012 sought intervention of the Supreme Court of India for conducting a time-bound inquiry into the killing of 36 Sikhs at Chattisinghpora in south Kashmir in 2000. They welcomed the observations of the Supreme Court in Pathribal killings issue, which is in a way connected with the Chittisinghpura Massacre.

Arundhati Roy slams International Community’s silence over Indian Occupation on Kashmir

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Published: November 13, 2011
Arundhati Roy slams International Community's silence over Indian Occupation on Kashmir  | read this item

New York (November 13, 2011): Renowned Indian activist and novelist Arundhati Roy has decried the silence of the international community over the continued “brutal Indian occupation of Kashmir” and said Kashmiris should be given the right to self-determination, The Dawn reports. “Kashmir is one of the most protracted and bloody occupations in the world — [...]

Systematic Practice of enforced disappearance: Now mass graves are found in South Kashmir too

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Published: November 8, 2011
A Srinagar father looks at a photo of his missing son (Mass Graves Case)
Systematic Practice of enforced disappearance: Now mass graves are found in South Kashmir too

A Srinagar father looks at a photo of his missing son  | read this item

Srinagar/Kashmir (November 7, 2011): The issue of secret killings during enforced disappearance of civilians in Kashmir by Indian Security forces is has now begin to come in to light. Mass graves are now reported to have been found in Bindu-Kokarnag area of South Kashmir. Auqaf Committee is reported to have confirmed the presence of several unidentified graves, according to various media reports.

India’s HR Commission seeks explanation from JK police over youth’s custodial death

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Published: August 4, 2011
India's HR Commission seeks explanation from JK police over youth's custodial death  | read this item

New Delhi (August 4, 2011): India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday sought explanation from Jammu and Kashmir Police as to why it did not intimate it about the death of a youth in custody within the stipulated 24 hours.

Youth dies in custody in Kashmir, leadership under house arrest; Geelani calls shutdown on 3 August

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Published: August 2, 2011
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Nazim Rashid, who died in custody of SOG  | read this item

Srinagar, (August 02, 2011): Another custodial death is reported by various sections of media from Kashmir. Nazim Rashid, a 28-year-old youth, is reported to have died in police custody in Baramulla district’s Sopore town on 31 July, 2011 a day after he was detained.

Report on Disappearances raises the plight of “helf widows” of Kashmir

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Published: July 30, 2011
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Srinagar (July 28, 2011): The Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP) today released the report Half Widow, Half Wife? Responding to Gendered Violence in Kashmir. It examines the situation of women in Indian-administered Kashmir whose husbands have ‘disappeared,’ but not yet been declared deceased. Members of APDP who are themselves half widows released this report at SK Municipal Park, Srinagar.

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