He wasn’t a ‘Pak-trained militant’ but a civilian, claims family of man shot in Kashmir encounter

Rayees Ahmed Bhat’s relatives claim he may have been forced to drive the two militants he was gunned down with on Monday.

Rayan Naqash

· Jul 22, 2017 · 10:30 am

J&K: Three suspected militants killed in Anantnag

They were believed to be Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 17, 2017 · 10:53 pm

‘Kashmir wants Islamic rule like Saudi Arabia': Much has changed from Burhan Wani to Zakir Musa

The ideological contours of the militancy in Kashmir have changed and it is gaining support in South Kashmir.

Ipsita Chakravarty

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Rayan Naqash

· Jul 16, 2017 · 09:00 am

J&K: Three suspected militants killed in an encounter in Tral’s Satura village, gunfire still on

Director General of Police SP Vaid said the militants could be a part of the Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 15, 2017 · 11:59 am

Jammu and Kashmir: Third day of restrictions in Srinagar amid continuing clashes

Friday prayers were not allowed at the Jamia Masjid for the fourth straight consecutive week.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 15, 2017 · 07:47 am

J&K Police set up Special Investigation Team to look into attack on Amarnath pilgrims

It will be headed by DIG (South Kashmir) SP Pani and include SSP (Anantnag) Altaf Ahmad Khan.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 14, 2017 · 03:50 pm

‘Don’t even think about it’: Alumni of one of Kashmir’s oldest schools criticise call for relocation

Traders with businesses near Tyndale-Biscoe and Mallinson schools in Srinagar say the congestion caused by its students, school buses is affecting business.

Rayan Naqash

· Jul 09, 2017 · 10:30 am

Security stepped up across J&K ahead of Burhan Wani’s first death anniversary

The state government has ordered a complete shutdown of internet services – both mobile and broadband – from tonight till further orders.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 07, 2017 · 07:48 am

Jammu and Kashmir: Body of third suspected militant recovered in Pulwama district’s Bahmnoo area

Meanwhile, security forces launched another search operation in Bandipora district’s Ajas area on Tuesday morning.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 04, 2017 · 11:08 am

‘We are all mujahideen,’ say villagers in South Kashmir a day after encounter leaves four dead

Two militants were killed in a gunbattle while two civilians were killed in firing by security forces to disperse protesters.

Rayan Naqash

· Jul 03, 2017 · 12:30 pm

Jammu & Kashmir: Two suspected militants killed in encounter in Pulwama’s Bahmnoo area

One other is believed to be hiding in the cordon.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 03, 2017 · 08:17 am

Anger in South Kashmir over the charred bodies of young militants killed in encounter

Local residents say the militants could have been made to surrender.

Raksha Kumar

· Jun 28, 2017 · 07:30 am