News for 'stone-pelting'

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

'The fire burning on the streets because of BJP's hateful politics will not light up homes'

Youth succumbs to injuries, toll in Shopian firing climbs to 3

Youth succumbs to injuries, toll in Shopian firing climbs to 3

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Rayees Ahmad, who was among the nine persons injured in the army firing last week, succumbed to injuries at a hospital on Wednesday morning, police said.

Close aide of Pulwama attack mastermind arrested in Delhi

Close aide of Pulwama attack mastermind arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Sajjad Ahmed Khan, 27, a resident of Pulwama is also suspected to be involved in the conspiracy of Pulwama attacks.

Srinagar:1 killed in clash between mob and security forces

Srinagar:1 killed in clash between mob and security forces

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

A 25-year old youth was killed and another wounded when security forces opened fire in the old city at the end of days polling in the prestigious Srinagar parliamentary constituency.

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.

Amravati violence: Ex-Maha minister Anil Bonde, 13 others arrested

Amravati violence: Ex-Maha minister Anil Bonde, 13 others arrested

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Besides Bonde, Amravati district BJP president Nivedita Chaudhary, city Mayor Chetan Gawande, BJP state spokesperson Shivrai Kulkarni were also arrested.

Maharashtra on boil over Maratha quota stir; Mumbai bandh on Wednesday

Maharashtra on boil over Maratha quota stir; Mumbai bandh on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

A man demanding reservation for the community jumped to his death in a river in Aurangabad district.

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The violence-affected areas witnessed several rounds of stone-pelting from pro and anti-CAA protesters. At least 11 police personnel, including DCP Shahdara and ACP (Gokalpuri) were injured. 2 CRPF personnel were also injured. All private and government schools in Northeast Delhi district will remain closed on Tuesday.

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

At least 40 people, including 20 police personnel, were injured during the clashes, the police said on Saturday.

Pro-Telangana students CLASH with police again

Pro-Telangana students CLASH with police again

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Pro-Telangana students on Thursday clashed with police on the Osmania University campus in Hyderabad for the second consecutive day.

Operation Snow Leopard still on: Army Commander amid LAC row

Operation Snow Leopard still on: Army Commander amid LAC row

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Referring to the developments in Ladakh in the wake of Chinese aggression, he said disengagement with People's Liberation Army was completed from various areas in a peaceful manner and efforts are on through dialogue for disengagement from other areas.

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

How NIA got Jack, John, Alpha, Golf to bring down Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'Jack', 'John' and 'Alpha' were among the National Investigation Agency's protected witnesses who helped nail banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik.

'BJP workers brought bombs': UP cop's video goes viral

'BJP workers brought bombs': UP cop's video goes viral

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Additional Superintendent of Police (city), Etawah, Prashant Kumar Prasad is heard telling a senior over the phone, "Sir, I have been slapped. BJP workers have also brought bombs."

HCU: Striking non-teaching staff resume duties; campus peaceful

HCU: Striking non-teaching staff resume duties; campus peaceful

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

The non-teaching staff of Hyderabad Central University, who had gone on a strike protesting vandalisation of VC's lodge on March 22 allegedly by a group of students, resumed their duties on Thursday as the situation on the campus remained peaceful.

2 CRPF jawans mowed down as stone pelters attack vehicle

2 CRPF jawans mowed down as stone pelters attack vehicle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The driver of the CRPF armoured vehicle was pelted with stones in the area during the withdrawal operation.

75 injured in clashes in curfew-bound Kashmir

75 injured in clashes in curfew-bound Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Clashes in curfew-bound Kashmir on Friday left 75 persons injured, most of them security personnel.

Mumbai, Thane tense over MNS-NCP tiff

Mumbai, Thane tense over MNS-NCP tiff

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Tension brewed in parts of Mumbai and adjoining Thane districts on Wednesday following Tuesday's incident of stone pelting on Raj Thackeray's convoy by alleged Nationalist Congress Party workers in Ahmednagar district, with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena supporters attacking NCP office in Ambernath and calling a bandh.

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Curfew remained in force on Thursday in parts of Kashmir valley as a preventive measure to maintain law and order after a youth was killed when security forces allegedly opened fire to chase away stone-pelting protesters.

Kashmir unrest: Curfew-hit state remains peaceful but tense

Kashmir unrest: Curfew-hit state remains peaceful but tense

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Curfew remained in force in entire Srinagar district and Anantnag town on Saturday to thwart the separatists' plan to stage a two-day sit-in in the city centre even as the death toll in the ongoing unrest climbed to 56 in the Valley with the death of a youth injured in firing.

Health officials escorting COVID-19 patient attacked in UP

Health officials escorting COVID-19 patient attacked in UP

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Officials said a doctor and three paramedics were hurt, and an ambulance and a police vehicle damaged in the stone-pelting.

Two Lashkar militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Two Lashkar militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

A militant was killed today in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. "One militant has been killed so far. The operation is on," a police spokesman said.

25-year-old's interception led to firing at Ramban: BSF

25-year-old's interception led to firing at Ramban: BSF

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The Border Security Force on Thursday claimed to have identified a 25-year-old local whose interception and questioning triggered the protests at its camp in Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir.

Terrorists gunned down in Shopian; civilian killed in clashes

Terrorists gunned down in Shopian; civilian killed in clashes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

A civilian was killed in a firing incident at Ganowpora, while two others sustained injuries, a police official said.

Charminar cordoned off, Hyderabad simmers with tension

Charminar cordoned off, Hyderabad simmers with tension

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Violence again rocked the old city of Hyderabad after the police barricaded the entire area around Charminar to prevent people from gathering near the monument.

Only 2% turnout in repoll in Srinagar LS constituency

Only 2% turnout in repoll in Srinagar LS constituency

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Barring a stone pelting incident at Soibagh area in Budgam district, the situation was peaceful in the areas where the polling was held, the officials said.

Curfew continues in Kashmir, eleven injured in clashes

Curfew continues in Kashmir, eleven injured in clashes

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Kashmir observed a shutdown for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday even as authorities continued curfew in several parts of the valley to prevent deterioration of law and order in the wake of killing of a youth allegedly in Army firing in Baramulla.

Middle schools reopen in Kashmir, attendance low

Middle schools reopen in Kashmir, attendance low

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Stray incidents of stone pelting in some parts of the Kashmir Valley was reported during the day.

Osmania University tense as students clash with police

Osmania University tense as students clash with police

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Tension prevailed on the Osmania University (OU) campus in Hyderabad on Monday after students clashed with police which lobbed teargas shells on protesters indulging in heavy stone-pelting.

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'We do not want Kashmiri Pandits to migrate from Kashmir.'

Islamic State J-K chief among 4 terrorists killed in Kashmir

Islamic State J-K chief among 4 terrorists killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khiram in Srigufwara area of the south Kashmir district this morning after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

Violence, arson in Tamil Nadu following Jayalalithaa's conviction

Violence, arson in Tamil Nadu following Jayalalithaa's conviction

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Violence broke out in several parts of Tamil Nadu today after Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was convicted in a graft case with angry All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supporters indulging in stone pelting and arson and forcing closure of shops.

TN: Dalit leader's murder affects bus services

TN: Dalit leader's murder affects bus services

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Bus services to several southern districts including Dindigul, Tuticorin and Tirunelveli were affected after news about the murder of a Dalit leader in Dindigul spread across the areas, police said.

Bihar bandh: 3,000 arrested; rail, road services hit

Bihar bandh: 3,000 arrested; rail, road services hit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Nearly 3,000 persons, including Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad and his Lok Janshakti Party counterpart Ramvilas Paswan were arrested during a 24-hour Bihar bandh on Monday which hit rail and road services in the state and witnessed stray incidents of stone pelting.

Afzal hanging: 5 injured, curfew relaxed in Srinagar

Afzal hanging: 5 injured, curfew relaxed in Srinagar

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

At least five persons were injured as fresh protests today broke out in Kashmir against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru even as authorities relaxed curfew for three hours in some parts of the Valley, officials said.

Bandh halts life in Arunachal Pradesh

Bandh halts life in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Life came to a grinding halt on Friday in Arunachal Pradesh following a 24-hour state-wide bandh called by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union.

Bengaluru rerun in Delhi: Men molest woman, attack cops

Bengaluru rerun in Delhi: Men molest woman, attack cops

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Almost 1200-1500 students have been questioned till now in connection with the incident, police said.

Hyderabad: curfew to be relaxed for 14 hrs on Sat

Hyderabad: curfew to be relaxed for 14 hrs on Sat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Police on Friday arrested seven more persons in connection with the last Sunday's communal clashes in Madannapet and Saidabad areas of the old city, even as authorities announced a 14-hour relaxation of curfew on Saturday.

Curfew in Old City area of Hyderabad after clashes

Curfew in Old City area of Hyderabad after clashes

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

An indefinite curfew was on Sunday clamped in some parts of the walled city in Hyderabad, following communal clashes over alleged desecration of a religious place.

After 2 hours of relaxation, curfew reimposed in Rajouri

After 2 hours of relaxation, curfew reimposed in Rajouri

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The curfew that had been relaxed for two hours in Rajouri town on Wednesday was reimposed for a second consecutive day.