India

Burhan Wani’s death anniversary: Curfew in Kashmir

Jul 7, 2018, 11:13 AM IST

Srinagar: Authorities have imposed restrictions in parts of Kashmir today as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order on the eve of the second death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

Restrictions have been imposed in Tral township, in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, and in the Nowhatta and Maisuma police station areas of Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said. He added the curbs have been imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order and to avoid any untoward incident. Watch the video of police announcing the curfew in Tral, urging residents to stay inside. Read More

Also read,

Policeman joins LeT from Shopian district

Jammu and Kashmir police constable Tariq Ahmed Bhat is suspected to have joined Pakistan-backed terror group LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba). He has not been reporting to his office in Budgam district in Kashmir.

Following are his details:

Name: Tariq Ahmad Bhat, S/o. Mohd. Abdullah Bhat, R/o. Khassipora, Shopian, District:  Shopian, Qualification: BA, B.Ed., Occupation:  JKP Constable, Active since: July 6, 2018