Stone Pelters

Rajnath Singh's announcement on new battalions in Jammu and Kashmir serves little purpose except political posturing

Rajnath Singh’s announcement on forming nine new battalions in Jammu and Kashmir may be useful in elections, but will not serve much of a purpose beyond that.

I-League: Real Kashmir FC co-owner wants to make valley 'paradise for football', inspire stone-pelters to take up sport

Real Kashmir FC co-owner Sandeep Chattoo said on Thursday his side is now on a mission to make the 'paradise on earth' a paradise for the beautiful game.

Indian Army officials place premium on restraint towards non-combatants during anti-militancy operations in Kashmir

Army officials in Kashmir say they are taking measures to sensitise soldiers about the need to avoid casualties or injuries among non-combatants.

J&K schoolbus attack: Omar Abdullah says amnesty granted to stone-pelters was to encourage 'reasonable behaviour'

Concerned over the incident of stone-pelting on a school bus in Shopian, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the amnesty granted to stone pelters was to encourage "reasonable behaviour".

Kashmir violence: Army kids needn’t worry about cases filed against parents; security forces are never prosecuted in Valley

The army children may feel offended at the fact that FIRs are filed against soldiers, but based on Government of India data on FIRs filed and actions taken, there is no justice for Kashmiris in India

Jammu and Kashmir govt to withdraw cases against 5,000 youths accused of stone pelting

A committee set up by the Jammu and Kashmir govt has recommended the withdrawal of cases against 5,000 youths, accused of pelting stones on security forces.

Kashmir can't be rid of militancy by killing militants; more 'humane' approach needed: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti said militancy in Kashmir cannot be wiped out by killing militants alone, adding that a more "humane approach" was needed.

Jammu and Kashmir minister Asiea Naqash lauds Centre's appointment of Dineshwar Sharma, calls it 'step forward'

Jammu and Kashmir minister Asiea Naqash on Tuesday termed the appointment of Centre's special representative Dineshwar Sharma as a "step forward" towards resolving the problems of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mehbooba Mufti announces amnesty for first-time stone pelters in Kashmir

Dineshwar Sharma, who visited the Valley earlier this month, was flooded with requests from various individuals and groups for withdrawal of cases against first-timers booked by the police for stone pelting.

Jammu and Kashmir SHRC to hear appeal against state's refusal to compensate 'human shield' Farooq Ahmad Dar

The Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) will next month hear an appeal against state government's refusal to act on the commission order awarding Rs 10-lakh compensation to Farooq Ahmad Dar, who was used as a "human shield" by an army officer earlier this year.