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| PM WORRIED AS J&K IN FLAMES | | Civil Curfew in Jammu | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Aug 12
• 18 of 22 districts under curfew, restrictions
• PM invites SAYSS for talks in New Delhi
• Entire Valley under curfew after 13 years
• Communal violence in Kishtwar, 2 killed
• IPS officer among 20 cops, over 100 others injured
• Governor against renews appeal for peace
• Truck traffic restored to normal on NH
As Jammu continues to be firm on it demand of restoration of forest land to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board despite New Delhi’s entire attention on the developments in Kashmir, the winter capital city and its adjoining areas today observed a sort of civil curfew.
In continuous extension in relaxation of restrictions, the authorities today lifted curfew for 12 hours and people across the town and its adjoining areas refused to resume normal activity of life. It was a sort of civil curfew in the town as no one rushed to resume the normal life despite 12 hours long relaxation, Jammu City and its adjoining areas observed a complete shutdown.
The usual processions, protests and demonstrations, however, continued across the... | |
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| 14 dead in Kashmir, Kishtwar | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Aug 12
Large scale violence today erupted in Kashmir Valley where another 12 people were killed in firing by the security forces after they found the situations going out of hands. Worst tension of past 13 years is reported to have erupted in the Valley where violent mobs are taking to streets in protests against the Police firing on people who were staging a march towards the Line of Control on Monday. Curfew has been clamped across Kashmir Valley.
Meanwhile, on this side of tunnel, Army has been called out and curfew clamped in Kishtwar district headquarters. Two people have reported killed and a score injured in a clash which erupted between members of ... | |
| | | | All party meet in New Delhi today | | | | Early Times Reporter
New Delhi/Jammu | Aug 12
With situation literally going out of control in almost all parts of Jammu and Kashmir, except Ladakh, the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has called an all party meeting in New Delhi tomorrow to devise a strategy for restoration of peace. Members of Shri Amarnath Yatra Sangharsh Samiti have been finally invited by the Prime Minister for the talks.
First time in history of Jammu and Kashmir, a majority of the administrative units of the state are simultaneously under curfew and people are still not holding back. Out of 22 total districts of the state, curfew has been imposed in 18 districts. The only exceptions are Leh, Kargil, Ramban and... | |
| | | | Alert: Ultras getting active | | | | Sumit Sharma
Jammu | Aug 12
Taking advantage of the internal turbulence in different parts of state, the militant cadres have become active to unleash sabotage thus giving a tough job to the security forces.
While many militancy related incidents have been reported from different parts of region, the security forces are on the toes after reports suggested that two militants were spotted in Akhnoor area. Police and security forces are searching the areas.
Reports coming from other parts of the region said a group of militants hurled a grenade and opened fire at the post in Looru area of Banihal tehsil in Ramban late last night.
The security forces deployed at the post retaliated res... | |
| | | | Sri Sri appeals for peace | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Aug 12
As Jammu and Kashmir continues to burn in flames, the peace makers from across the country have started making their contributions in dousing the passions. Internationally renowned spiritual Guru and the founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shanker today arrived in the town to make a bid for peace.
After a meeting with people from different walks of life, Sri Sri today issued an appeal to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to adopt peaceful and non-violent mode of agitation over Amarnath land transfer row to help restore normalcy in the state.
"I appeal to you to agitate peacefully, protect minorities, and join the dialogue to resol... | |
| | | | Turmoil buries pre-poll din | | | | Gareeb Dass
Jammu | Aug 12
The demand for votes has been replaced by the cries in favour of restoration of land to the Shrine Board in Jammu and by the roar over economic blockade in Kashmir.Prior to the turmoil over the land row and now on economic blockade political leaders had started moving from one corner of the state to the other for mustering voters support.Others were busy in shortlisting candidates who were to be fielded in different constituencies.Politicians had started making claims and counter claims,allegations and couner allegations.The state had started witnessing pre-poll fever despite the fact that the election schedule had not been announced till the end of June.Polit... | |
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