Kishtwar Violence

Kishtwar violence: Curfew continues into eighth day

Curfew continued for the eighth day on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar town as union Home Secretary Anil Goswami arrived here to review the law and order situation

Kishtwar violence: Curfew enters sixth day

Curfew continued into the sixth day in Kishtwar town on Wednesday.

Security beefed up across Kashmir Valley ahead of Independence Day

The tightened security arrangements were made in the wake of surge in infiltration attempts and ceasefire violations from across the border and escalation in militant activities in the Valley, officials said.

Kishtwar live: Omar, BJP continue blame game as issue rocks Parl

Tracking live updates from Kishtwar and Jammu in the wake of violence that broke out over the weekend.

J&K violence: Curfew extended in 8 districts, 11 arrested

Curfew continued in eight districts of Jammu region Tuesday even as the annual Amarnath Yatra resumed after three days, officials said. Eleven people have been arrested in connection with the communal clashes in Kishtwar.

Kishtwar violence: Not separatists, political alienation is the real problem

Separatists and ethnic violence have always been a part of Jammu and Kashmir's history. Unfortunately our politicians have only added to the divide instead of bridging it.

Kishtwar riots: J&K minister Kitchloo resigns, maintains he is innocent

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today accepted minister of state for Home Sajad Kitchloo's resignation who maintained his innocence about Kitshtwar clashes but chose to step down pending the outcome of a judicial inquiry.

Kishtwar violence: Mehbooba Mufti says Omar trying to divide people

Condemning Mr Omar's statement regarding those killed in Kishtwar violence, Ms Mufti said, "The unfortunate part is that the Chief Minister is trying to project the victims of Kishtwar on religious lines. It is unfortunate and condemnable. He can't divide people on religious lines."

Kishtwar violence: J&K governor NN Vohra appeals for peace

In view of communal violence in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today appealed to people to maintain peace and communal harmony in the state

Kishtwar violence: Centre sends law and order notice to Omar's govt

In an advisory, the Home Ministry told the state government that the violence may spread to other parts and asked it to ensure that no such incident is repeated anywhere else.