Unrest in Kashmir: Exams postponed, trains cancelled
After the death of 13 separatist fighters, 3 army men, and 4 civilians on Sunday, authorities have shut down schools postponing exam in Kashmir. Further, trains were canceled for the third consecutive day. Gunfights in three villages of Shopian districts escalated tensions in the valley. Following the deaths, a massive demonstration was staged injuring over a dozen. However, the separatists haven't called for a shutdown.
Normal life takes a hit in Kashmir following encounters
The Kashmir University postponed exams on Tuesday. Train services between Baramulla and Banihal were suspended for the third day. The otherwise busy road of Srinagar-Sonamarg remained deserted for the second consecutive day.
Heavy forces deployed, separatists leader detained
Heavy contingents of police and CRPF were deployed in Srinagar, and other sensitive regions to keep a check on violence. Separatist leaders Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umer Farooq have been kept under house arrest, and Muhammad Yasin Malik detained in Srinagar central jail. The leaders of the Joint Resistance Leadership had announced a protest in the Shopian town to express solidarity towards families of the victims.
Gun-battles and protests: What happened in Kashmir on Sunday
Officials in Srinagar held a press conference on Sunday to reveal about the deaths of thirteen militants including few top commanders, in separate encounters. The police called it "one of the biggest counter-offensive operations in recent times", against militant groups operating from the valley.
Death of Kashmiri youth makes way for protests, shutdown
Even as the valley struggled to crawl back to normalcy, the death of 23-year-old Gowhar Ahmad Rather led to protests. The youth died in clashes between security forces and had pellet injuries to his head. The deputy commissioner of Ganderbal promised an inquiry into his death. Following his death, CM Mehbooba Mufti called for sustainable solutions to end the cycle of violence.
