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Security jawans guard a deserted street in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

J&K girl records statement, says local youth molested her, not Army...

The mother of the girl had claimed she was pressurised into making the statement to exonerate army.

17 April 2016 12:53 PM IST

Handwara, located at a distance of 72 kilometers from Srinagar, had on Tuesday witnessed clashes between irate crowds and security forces following alleged molestation of a female student by an Army soldier. (Photo: DC)

J&K HC directs police to cite law under which Handwara victim detained

The student, her father and aunt were detained though a video showed her saying she was harassed by two local youth.

17 April 2016 12:57 AM IST

Five persons have been killed since Tuesday after violence broke out following allegations that the girl was harassed by a soldier. (Photo: Habib Naqash)

Handwara firing: Family says girl forced to deny molestation charges

Girl's mother alleged that police detained her daughter without informing the family and revealed her identity.

16 April 2016 3:36 PM IST

With infiltration bids from across the LoC showing a substantial decline, militants are now adopting a new tactic of recruiting locals, an army official today said. (Representational Image)

Militants desperate to infiltrate from across LoC: Army

Social media and its blatant use by terrorists groups and separatists alike is emerging as a challenge from the security...

16 April 2016 10:12 AM IST

Pakistani troops on Friday violated the ceasefire along the international border by resorting to small arm firing on the forward Regal Post in Samba sector in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan troops violate ceasefire in Samba in J&K

Pakistan Army had on Sunday resorted to mortar shelling and firing in Poonch sector after a lull of nearly seven months.

15 April 2016 4:39 PM IST

Security personnel in armored vehicles petrolling the streets of Downtown area of Jamia Masjid during restrictions in Sirnagar. (Photo: PTI)

Handwara firing: Curfew-like restrictions continue in Kashmir

Strict restrictions have been imposed in Kupwara town, Kralgund, Handwara, Magam and Langate.

15 April 2016 12:44 PM IST

Security jawans stand guard during restrictions and strike in Srinagar on Wednesday following the killing of four civilians allegedly in Army and police firing at Handwara. (Photo: PTI)

Handwara firing: J&K police detains 16-year-old molestation victim,...

Civil society sees it as a pressure tactic to force the family to withdraw allegations against the Army.

15 April 2016 11:08 AM IST

BJP demands thorough probe into Handwara violence

BJP demands thorough probe into Handwara violence

Matter of great concern that some anti-national elements are trying to create trouble in the Valley, said BJP.

14 April 2016 8:00 PM IST

Relatives of Raja Begum, a 70-year-old woman, who was hit by gunfire Tuesday, wail during her funeral in Srinagar. (Photo: AP)

J&K's Handwara remains tense, mobile internet services suspended

Four people were killed in action by security forces during violent protests since Tuesday.

14 April 2016 11:59 AM IST

Police and army had to intervene to disperse protesting locals. (Photo: DC/H U Naqash)

Locals allege J&K police and not Army killed youth in Handwara

Protests erupted in Srinagar following reports that a young girl was allegedly molested by an army jawan.

13 April 2016 7:25 PM IST

Protests erupted in Srinagar following reports that a young girl was allegedly molested by an army jawan. (Photo: DC/H U Naqash)

Kashmir boils: Another youth killed in police action; 110 cops injured

A junior police officer has been suspended for mishandling' the law and order situation in Handwara.

13 April 2016 3:37 PM IST

A curfew imposed in Srinagar, Kupwara following violent protests over the alleged molestation of girl by army personnel. (Photo: DC/H U Naqash)

J&K girl denies molestation by Army jawan, says false tale to spark...

The girl said local youth spread rumours about the army to spread disturbance in the valley.

13 April 2016 1:34 PM IST