The situation in Kashmir remains fluid as protests continued in many localities over the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani.
Here are the recent developments:
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A policeman was feared dead after he was pushed into water along with his vehicle by mob in Anantnag area in South Kashmir. The incident took place near sangam in river Jhelum.
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The death toll in the mob violence and clashes has gone up to 17. Three policemen are missing and around 90 personnel have been injured.
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At least 20 additional Central Reserve Police Force teams have been called in to control the situation.
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Home Minister Rajnath Singh chairs high-level meeting to review law and order situation in Kashmir. Home Secretary, Joint Secretary (Kashmir division), I&B chief and senior home ministry officials are present at the meet being held at Rajnath's residence in Delhi.
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Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has called for an urgent meeting to assess the situation on the ground. She had earlier urged for peace, saying disproportionate use of force for crowd control results in loss of precious lives and grave injuries which should be avoided at all costs.
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Amarnath Yatra resumed in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. The yatra was suspended temporarily on Saturday in view of the violence in the state. The pilgrims were accommodated at various community halls, temples and shrines by the government. 7.
The UGC-NET exam scheduled to take place on Sunday have been postponed. There are 16 examination centres in Srinagar in which 10,255 candidates are registered for UGC-NET July 2016. The next date of examination of UGC-NET for all these candidates will be informed in due course of time, the press release stated.
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Moderate Kashmiri separatist Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who has been put under house arrest, says: "Today, we see Burhan not as a hardcore militant but as a symbol against them, knowing that he cannot beat the military might of India. These are young and educated Kashmiri boys who have joined militancy. They are part of the struggle at the indigenous level. They are not the ones going anywhere outside for trainings nor is anyone anchoring them from behind. They are symbols of resistance."
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Syed Salahuddin, chief of the United Jihad Council -- a conglomerate of terrorist organizations -- says: "Wani not only gave sleepless nights to 8 lakh Indian armed forces and their supporters but also gave a new lease of life Kashmir freedom struggle. Under the banner of Hizbul Mujhadeen, Burhan Wani produced scores of Burhan’s and every drop of his blood will continue to produce thousands of Burhan’s in Kashmir Valley."
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Normal life was hit for the second day on Sunday in Kashmir Valley due to curfew-like restrictions and strike following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. The restrictions have been imposed in most of Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure. Restrictions have been imposed in most areas of Srinagar city and four districts of south Kashmir, officials said. Shops, private offices, business establishments and petrol pumps were shut, while government offices and banks witnessed thin attendance, the officials said.
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Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said government will not tolerate terrorism and violence. Kashmir is an integral part of India and there is no discussion and negotiation on it, Naidu said. “We are really surprised that some people are trying to support to so-called protestors who are sympathizing with the terrorist. He is a Hizbul Mujahideen commander, how can any Indian have sympathy for such people?” he said. “As far as the government is concerned, we are very clear that the government will not tolerate any such activities. But you can’t have a overnight or readymade solution to such a long standing issue. The government is trying to deal with that,” he added.
