Kathua accused plead not guilty, ask for narco test
By: Anil Bhat Kathua (JK), Apr 16: The eight people accused of raping and killing an eight-year-old pleaded not guilty and asked the judge for a narco analysis test as the trial into the case, which has become the focal point of outrage across the country, began here today. Seven of the eight accused were […]
Five accused in Mecca Masjid bomb blast case acquitted
Hyderabad, Apr 16: A special anti-terror court here today acquitted right-wing activist Swami Aseemanand and four others in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove charges against them. A massive blast had ripped through the Mecca Masjid on May 8, 2007, during Friday prayers, killing nine people and wounding […]
Army officer injured in accidental fire at Kupwara
Srinagar, April 15: An army officer on Monday injured critically after his service rifle went off accidentally in Kandi forest area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. A police official told GNS that the officer Captain VK Sahu of 47 RR posted at Keegam received bullet injury in the incident while he was performing his duty […]
Army captain held for molesting lady professor
Kanpur, Apr 16 : An Army captain and a hostel warden have been arrested for allegedly stalking and molesting a lady professor here, the police said today. An FIR was registered against the duo under relevant sections of IPC at Bithoor police station, SSP (Kanpur) Akhilesh Kumar said. The Army official, who is a doctor, […]
An Army porter dies at LOC in Uri
Baramulla : An Army porter was killed in alleged cross LoC firing in frontier Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Police said that an Army porter identified as Khursheed Ahmad son of Mohammad Shareif of Nawaranda , age 37 yrs , who was working as Porter with army 4 madras unit , got a […]
Battling for life for 12 days, critically injured Kangan youth succumbed at SKIMS
Srinagar:A 27-year-old youth who was battling for life after getting critically injured during clashes with government forces at Kangan area of Ganderbal in central Kashmir on April 3 succumbed to his Injuries at Sher Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura on Sunday. Slain youth identified as Amir Hamid Lone (22) son of Abdul Hamid […]
Gunmen fire at police party in Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 14: Unidentified gunmen on Saturday attacked a police party in Khanyar area of Srinagar, police said. The gunmen fired on the police patrol party near Shiraz Chowk at around 4 pm, said a police official. He, however, said that no injuries were reported in the incident, while gunmen managed to flee from the […]
Elderly woman tourist dies of cardiac arrest in Gulmarg
Baramulla: A woman tourist from Mumbai died of cardiac arrested after she suddenly collapsed in front of Cable Car Gandola in famous tourist destination Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Sources said an elderly woman tourist Mardilla Powgi wife of Ragan Powgi of umbai L -B – S road suddenly felt unconscious in front of […]
Kathua rape-murder: Mehbooba seeks fast track court, sacks accused cops
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who also holds the Home portfolio, on Saturday terminated the services of four policemen accused in the rape and murder of a minor in Kathua district. The Chief Minister also wrote to the Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, seeking a fast track court to […]
Resignations of BJP minister to be handed to Chief Minister: Ram Madhav
Jammu, Apr 13: The resignations of two BJP ministers, who courted controversy by attending a rally supporting those accused of raping and killing a young girl in Kathua, will be handed over to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for further action, said senior BJP leader Ram Madhav. The senior BJP leader said the […]
