Two incidents of braid-chopping were reported from Ganderbal district on Sunday evening, triggering scare among the residents, especially women. Locals said that braids of two […]
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Lost foreign tourists mobbed in Kashmir as locals suspect them of braid-chopping
The situation was beginning to turn unruly when police and few other locals and calmed the mob down. Six foreign tourists who had lost their […]
Unassuming youths bear the brunt as cops grope in dark for Braid chopping culprits
The soaring number of braid-chopping incidents, which are showing no signs of relenting, have claimed an unlikely victim in Kashmir: Lovebirds! As braids of more […]
No let up in braid chopping incidents, KEA asks Govt to stop the menses
People stage protests at many places, blame admin of shielding culprits Most victims are psychiatric patients or 10 standard failures: IGP KEA asks Govt to […]
Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent protests against growing incidents of braid chopping
“These restrictions have been imposed to maintain law and order in the city,” police said. Authorities imposed restrictions in many parts of Srinagar on Friday […]
Anger brews across Kashmir over RSS call to end Autonomy
A leading right-wing Hindu nationalist has sparked anger by calling for the state of Jammu and Kashmir to lose its autonomy and be integrated into […]
Draw up plan for road repairs in Valley: HC tells R&B Dept
Seeks response from NHAI on Srinagar-Sopore-Baramulla highway The J&K High Court has directed the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department, which is responsible for the upkeep […]
Former PDP Panch, Cop among 3 killed in south Kashmir
A former panch of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a policeman are among three people killed in south Kashmir in last 24 hours. Police said […]
Fresh braid chopping incidents reported from several places across Kashmir
In a first incident of its kind, unidentified persons snatched gold chain from a woman after chopping off her braid in Magam area of Budgam […]
Pellet horror continues, two youth injured in Nowhatta
Two youth were grievously injured as government forces fired pellets on protesters in Nowhatta area of Downtown Srinagar on Friday. Both the injured were shifted […]