News for 'stone pelter'

2 terrorists killed, jawan injured in Shopian encounter

2 terrorists killed, jawan injured in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

A large number of civilians rushed towards the encounter site at Kundullan and started pelting stones at security personnel.

SC grants bail to convict in Godhra train burning case

SC grants bail to convict in Godhra train burning case

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to a convict serving life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train coach burning case, noting that he has been in jail for the last 17 years.

3 Lashkar terrorists, 1 civilian killed in Pulwama

3 Lashkar terrorists, 1 civilian killed in Pulwama

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Mir was allegedly involved in the killing of former sarpanch Fayaz Ahmad of Kakapora in March.

Haven't deleted Arundhati tweet; Twitter wanted it removed: Paresh Rawal

Haven't deleted Arundhati tweet; Twitter wanted it removed: Paresh Rawal

Rediff.com24 May 2017

When asked if his Twitter account is still active, Rawal said, "It's active, but it's blocked kind of a thing. The moment I delete the tweet it'll be active."

Ram Navami violence: House built under PMAY demolished in MP

Ram Navami violence: House built under PMAY demolished in MP

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A house constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) on government land was demolished in Khargone city of Madhya Pradesh following violence on Ram Navami.

Restoration of J-K statehood after assembly polls: Amit Shah

Restoration of J-K statehood after assembly polls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

On the Opposition's poll promise of statehood restoration, Shah said, "I want to ask Farooq Abdullah and Rahul Gandhi, who is going to restore the statehood. You cannot give it back. Why are you misleading the public?"

Terror funding: NIA files chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed, 11 others

Terror funding: NIA files chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed, 11 others

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The probe agency said the 12,794-page chargesheet has been filed against 12 persons including Hafiz Saeed, the head of banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen head Syed Salahuddin for conspiring to wage war against the government (Section 121 of Indian Penal Code) by carrying out terrorist and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Now Kashmiris Say Hindustan, Hindustan'

'Now Kashmiris Say Hindustan, Hindustan'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The wave of terrorism is over in Kashmir. Local people do not support it.'

If needed, forces can cross border to protect country: Rajnath

If needed, forces can cross border to protect country: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Kashmir was with India, Kashmir is with India and Kashmir will remain with India forever, said Singh.

What Major Gogoi did was Chanakya Niti

What Major Gogoi did was Chanakya Niti

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Major Gogoi thought like Chanakya when he tied a Kashmiri man on an army jeep to keep the stone pelters at bay, argues Rajeev Sharma.

'Secular' Pranab not wrong in accepting RSS invite: Sushil Kumar Shinde

'Secular' Pranab not wrong in accepting RSS invite: Sushil Kumar Shinde

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Shinde said speaking on RSS platform is very important.

Twitter erupts over Paresh Rawal's 'tie Arundhati Roy to army jeep' tweet

Twitter erupts over Paresh Rawal's 'tie Arundhati Roy to army jeep' tweet

Rediff.com22 May 2017

On Sunday, the Padma awardee tweeted, "Instead of tying stone pelter on the army jeep tie Arundhati Roy!" His tweet soon became viral with over 4,700 retweets in less than 24 hours.

Encounter sites not marriage venues, don't flock there: J&K DGP

Encounter sites not marriage venues, don't flock there: J&K DGP

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

He asserted his force was as competent as the CBI to probe the Kathua rape and murder case.

Over 200 injured in clashes as MPs' team visits Kashmir

Over 200 injured in clashes as MPs' team visits Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Ten incidents of stone pelting were reported from Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, Awantipora and Sopore.

Several booked after boycott video surfaces in violence-hit Khargone

Several booked after boycott video surfaces in violence-hit Khargone

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

In the clip, which went viral on social media, an announcement on a truck-mounted sound system was heard about the call to boycott the community members, accusing them of spreading violence in Khargone.

Major who tied man to jeep as 'human shield' awarded

Major who tied man to jeep as 'human shield' awarded

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The award for Major Gogoi is seen as a backing of the action.

After razing PMAY home, authorities offer another house to Khargone woman

After razing PMAY home, authorities offer another house to Khargone woman

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

However, the affected family has rejected the offer as of now citing security concern and the administration said no formal order has been issued with regards to their relocation.

Attorney General backs army's stunt of tying Kashmiri to jeep

Attorney General backs army's stunt of tying Kashmiri to jeep

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said the armed forces were working under tremendous pressure and exercising great restraint.

Human rights panel directs J&K govt to pay Rs 10 Lakh to human shield

Human rights panel directs J&K govt to pay Rs 10 Lakh to human shield

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Farooq Ahmad Dar was tied to a jeep by the army as a shield against the stone pelters.

Terror funding: NIA files supplementary chargesheet

Terror funding: NIA files supplementary chargesheet

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The case relates to alleged terror funding in 2017 in the valley and involves Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind based in Pakistan.

Kanpur violence: Hoardings with photos of suspects to be put up

Kanpur violence: Hoardings with photos of suspects to be put up

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The hoardings will also have the contact numbers of Station House Officers and senior police officials so that people can pass on information about suspects to the police, they said.

Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case

Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

An NIA court on Thursday convicted Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik after he pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, before the court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir Valley in 2017.

Try not to use pellet guns: Mehbooba tells security forces

Try not to use pellet guns: Mehbooba tells security forces

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

She also asked them to differentiate between stone-pelters/militants and their families.

Terror funding case: Ex-J-K MLA Rashid Engineer's bail plea dismissed

Terror funding case: Ex-J-K MLA Rashid Engineer's bail plea dismissed

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Rashid was arrested on August 9 last year, since he was unable to give any convincing answers to the questions, the NIA said.

Army guns down Hizb terrorist, 1 dies in firing at stone-pelting mob

Army guns down Hizb terrorist, 1 dies in firing at stone-pelting mob

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The army had to had to aim at the crowd when jawans claimed to have been fired upon from the other side.

504 JK separatists signed 'good behaviour bond': Top cop

504 JK separatists signed 'good behaviour bond': Top cop

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Only 50-60 continued to remain behind bars and the rest were released'

After violence, Mangaluru cops release video of protesters

After violence, Mangaluru cops release video of protesters

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Days after the violent protests in Mangaluru against the Citizenship Amendment Act resulted in the deaths of two people, police released video clippings purportedly showing protesters bringing stones in an auto-trolley, hurling it at the personnel and trying to destroy the CCTV cameras. The video also shows protesters covering their face with clothes to conceal their identity and attempting to destroy CCTV cameras in a bid to wipe out evidences.

Exclusive! Why I Quit the IAS

Exclusive! Why I Quit the IAS

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'The resignation has been more like a statement. Like an alarm bell that "Look, something is wrong".' 'I am saying that "Look, I rang the bell, but I am also going to provide solutions".'

You are right, Anupamji...

You are right, Anupamji...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

'What is there to worry about, he has asked, when there is so much freedom in the country?' 'Freedom can never be adequate, as Kher seems to think.' 'Its presence should be so pervasive that all citizens will feel secure and expect justice to be done if anything untoward happens,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

Hizbul terrorist gunned down in encounter in J-K's Anantnag

Hizbul terrorist gunned down in encounter in J-K's Anantnag

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The encounter broke out on Thursday night at Kanibal in Bijbehara of Anantnag district, when the police along with the army and Central Reserve Police Force cordoned off a village following an intelligence input about the presence of terrorists, they said.

Army chief assures stern action against Major Gogoi

Army chief assures stern action against Major Gogoi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

"I had clearly said that any case of moral turpitude and corruption will be dealt with in a very stern manner. The Court of Inquiry has recommended that we should go in for court martial proceedings. Last month, an Army Court of Inquiry indicted Maj Gogoi for "fraternising" with a local woman at a Srinagar hotel and being away from his place of duty.

Kashmir shuts in protest of civilian deaths; extra forces deployed

Kashmir shuts in protest of civilian deaths; extra forces deployed

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Kashmir University, Central University Kashmir and Islamic University of Science and Technology have postponed all examinations scheduled for Wednesday.

CRPF sends plastic bullets to Kashmir to cut pellets usage

CRPF sends plastic bullets to Kashmir to cut pellets usage

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

This will be newest less lethal ammunition the force has introduced to tackle crowds.

Is dragging a person for 28 km bravery, asks Kashmiri who was tied to a jeep

Is dragging a person for 28 km bravery, asks Kashmiri who was tied to a jeep

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Farooq Ahmed Dar said he was yet to be called by the police or the army -- which has instituted a court of inquiry into the incident of April 9 -- for his side of the story.

Major Gogoi's pathshala and the Wall of Heroes

Major Gogoi's pathshala and the Wall of Heroes

Rediff.com27 May 2017

At a time when nationalism is a much-debated topic and the Armed forces' sacrifices are being ignored, a 'Wall of Heroes' at schools and colleges across the country to inspire the youth is a must, says Tarun Vijay.

Mehbooba 'horrified' after meeting 14-yr-old blinded by pellets

Mehbooba 'horrified' after meeting 14-yr-old blinded by pellets

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Mehbooba assured Insha's parents that the state government would ensure best possible treatment, within or even outside the country, for their daughter.

Why the 2 videos from Kashmir show our Army is the best

Why the 2 videos from Kashmir show our Army is the best

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Indian soldiers in Kashmir are not on a joy ride scouting for people to kill, says Vivek Gumate.

'The separatists have to be made irrelevant'

'The separatists have to be made irrelevant'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'That cannot be done till they roam around free, get money from Pakistan and seek attention.' 'The cycle of violence was very cleverly generated.' 'During night patrolling when it was discovered that dumper trucks were unloading heaps of stones in various places, it was the first indicator that there would be trouble.' 'Wherever stones were dumped, the stones were taken by the police to construction sites.' 'It was a laborious task, but we did it rigorously.' 'We had to use some smart tactics and soft skills to defeat the cycle of violence.''

Locals under pressure from militants to help them flee: CRPF

Locals under pressure from militants to help them flee: CRPF

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

CRPF Inspector General (Operations) Zulfiquar Hasan asserted that the forces have been acting with restraint in crowded areas to check any collateral damage and the residents should not succumb to the threats of the militants.

Satellite Shankar Review

Satellite Shankar Review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Satellite Shankar is a fun, time-pass film, feels Prasanna D Zore.