Protest held in Budgam in solidarity with Palestinians
The authorities did not allow congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar apprehending protests.
The authorities did not allow congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar apprehending protests.
The arrested terrorist has been identified as Yamin Yousaf Bhat, a resident of Kulgam's Gadihama, said the Kashmir police.
Six assailants have been apprehended, according to police, and an FIR has been filed at Police Station Magam under relevant parts of the law.
An Army officer was injured during the encounter.
Police said that the sculpture of godddess Durga dates back roughly to 7th-8th AD.
Earlier, the firefight between terrorists and security forces took place after a joint team of the police and the army cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.
The Director, during the visit, convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the status of implementation of Draft Master Plan designed and prepared for beautification and facelift of this beautiful tourist resort.
Police said that on a specific input generated by Sopore Police regarding presence of terrorists in village Hardshiva, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Police, 22 RR of the Army and 179 Bn CRPF in the area.
Earlier, the security forces had arrested an Over-Ground Worker (OGW) affiliated to LeT on May 16.
The security forces have also arrested four more terrorist associates from Budgam and recovered incriminating materials from them.
