Civilian Killings

Why AFSPA should be lifted but it done judiciously and in phases

The Centre’s decision to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from parts of Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland is historic. And it would further trigger calls for AFSPA to be lifted from other conflict zones, including Kashmir

One militant killed in ongoing encounter in Awantipora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Banderpora area of Awantipora in the south Kashmir district Friday morning following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

Pulwama encounter: Former policeman's son, ex-army sepoy and orchard worker the three militants killed in Sirnoo

A joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army laid a cordon in Pulwama's Sirnoo village after receiving an input that militants were hiding in the area. As the searches began, militants ran out of a house, took up positions in an adjacent apple orchard and began to fire at the police and army.

Amnesty urges Jammu and Kashmir govt to ensure no impunity is given to those involved in civilian killings

Rights watchdog Amnesty on Thursday urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to ensure no impunity was given to those responsible for civilian killings, including the gunning down of three men by unknown gunmen earlier this week.

Omar wants AFSPA withdrawal, but Kashmir's killings haven't abated

Hours after the CM made his renewed his pitch for withdrawal of AFSPA, the army and Jammu and Kashmir police killed seven militants in the forests of Dardpora area of Kupwara late on Monday