Kashmir Killings

Kashmir Under The State of Emergency, says Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society

Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) said in a press release issued on July 10 that the region of Kashmir was under the state of emergency.

Simranjeet Singh Mann advocates UN patronised Referendum in Kashmir

Condemning the encounter killing of Kashmiri militant Burhan Wani and around thirty young protesters by Indian security forces in last four days in south-Kashmir, Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) extended solidarity with Kashmiri people.

Confrontations and pitched battles between Kashmiri protesters and Indian armed forces continue despite curfew

Confrontations and high-pitched battles between Kashmiri protesters and Indian armed forces have continued in Indian-occupied Kashmir, despite a round-the-clock curfew imposed by authorities.

Pro-freedom Kashmiri leader Geelani asks GoI to see ‘writing on the wall’

Asserting that participation of thousands of people in the funeral of Hizb commander Burhan Wani is a "clear referendum", Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Government of India (GoI) should see writing on the wall that India can’t oppress Kashmir through its military might.

Sikh body expresses solidarity to Kashmiri people; Shares Grief and Concerns

Expressing grief over the death of 18 innocent lives in firing by forces in Kashmir, the Dal Khalsa strongly condemned the "brutal" attitude of the J&K government backed by Union Home Ministry that has given unbridled powers to the security forces.

Sikh leaders visit Handwara (Kashmir), express solidarity with families of victims

A joint delegation of Sikh leaders of various Sikh organizations Monday visited Handwara and Kupwara in north Kashmir.

Indian Army kills Class 11 student in Kashmir’s Kupwara

A school student was killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district today when Indian security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.

Families of Kashmiris killed by armed forces aren’t sure they’ll ever find justice [Photo Essay]

A report released by Amnesty International India earlier this month describes how AFSPA has allowed the security forces to get away with atrocities and deny justice to the victims.

Kashmiri Youth’s killing: Hurriyat approaches NHRC to urge probe

Hurriyat Conference has reportedly filed a petition before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking its investigation in Budgam Incident in which a class 9 student Suhail Ahmad Sofi was shot dead by a CRPF constable following instructions from ASI Manzoor Ahmad. Hurriyat has demanded for suspension of the accused cops and prosecution in civil court in the petition.

Reins of J&K govt are always in the hands of New Delhi: Sikh body reacts to cold-blooded murder of Kashmiri youth

Dal Khalsa today strongly condemned the cold blooded killing of a teenager Suhail Ahmad Sofi in the firing by security forces and registration of case under sedition charges against Kashmir's veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani.

Indian CRPF firing on protesters killed one Kashmiri youth, two others Injured

A youth was killed and two others were injured allegedly in CRPF firing on demonstrators in central Kashmir’s Budgam district today, the police said.

Indian Army guns down 24-years-old Student in Tarl (J&K); Amnesty India seeks investigation

The Jammu and Kashmir government must ensure an independent criminal investigation into the killing of a 24-year-old student by army personnel on 13 April, Amnesty International India said.

Kashmir: Youth Killed, another injured in firing by Indian Security Forces

A 19-year-old youth was today killed and another injured when security forces fired at demonstrators who were protesting on the second anniversary of Afzal Guru's hanging in Palhalan area of north Kashmir Baramulla district.

Omar Abdullah accuses Mufti Mohammad Sayeed of supervising massacre of Kashmiri youths

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has blamed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for supervising the killing of thousands of youth in massacres in Kashmir when he was the home minister of India and accused him for being the biggest oppressor and tormentor in the history of the state.

Kashmir, I will die, again and again

Yes, I am dead, shot dead, yesterday, tomorrow, day after tomorrow or day before yesterday. In Budgam, in Baramulla or Banihal, I can be anyone from anywhere in Kashmir and I am dead. I remember it exactly. I remember my death. I remember the face of my killer, his clothes and the gun. I saw his eyes. I know him. He is everywhere in Kashmir.

Curfew imposed in various parts of Kashmir valley after youth shot dead by Indian security forces

Srinagar/Kashmir (March 05, 2013): According to media reports a day after a youth was killed in police firing in north Kashmir’s Baramulla town, Indian occupant authorities have imposed curfew in 10 police station areas of Kashmir Valley. It is claimed that the curfew is imposed as a precautionary measure with the authorities apprehending law and order problem.

Kashmir: Boy shot by Indian forces died; Curfew continues for third day

There are reports of a causality as a boy has died of his wounds on Monday after being shot by security forces in Kashmir at a protest over the hanging of Afzal Guru. 

Kashmir: Youth Killed in fake encounter – Defence minister orders probe; Dozens injured as police resorted to use of force against protesters

New Delhi, India (July 26, 2012): As per reports from New Delhi, the Defence Minister of India A.K. Antony today ordered a probe into the incident of a teenager killing in Jammu and Kashmir at the hands of Indian army personnel. Minister has showed concern over local protests instigated by the killing incident and he is reported to have directed the army to initiate strict action if anyone was found guilty.

Indian Army decide to court martial Pathribal killers; Victims of Chittisinghpura massacre still await justice

Srinagar, Kashmir (June 30, 2012): As per news reports a Srinagar court has allowed General Court Martial proceedings to be held against the five army officers facing charges in the killing of five Kashmiris in south Kashmir’s Pathribal area in 2000. It is notable that five innocent Kashmiris were killed by Indian Army as cover-up for Chittisinghpura Massacre in which 36 Sikhs were massacred on the day of visit of then US President Mr. Clinton to India on 20 March 2000.

Sikhs seek SC initiative regarding probe on Chattisinghpora Massacre; 36 Sikhs were killed

Srinagar, Kashmir (February 02, 2012): The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), a Sikh organization of Sikhs living in Kashmir, on January 31, 2012 sought intervention of the Supreme Court of India for conducting a time-bound inquiry into the killing of 36 Sikhs at Chattisinghpora in south Kashmir in 2000. They welcomed the observations of the Supreme Court in Pathribal killings issue, which is in a way connected with the Chittisinghpura Massacre.

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