Indian Security Forces Accused of Killing Civilians in Kashmir
- The families of several men killed by police in India-administered Kashmir said the men were innocent civilians. The police have said they were targeting suspected rebels (Al Jazeera)
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Two Killed in Kashmir as Targeted Attacks Continue
- A police officer and a local Muslim man who worked at a shop owned by a Kashmiri Hindu were shot dead in Kashmir amid a series of attacks mostly targeting Kashmiri Hindus and migrant workers (Al Jazeera)
Indian Authorities Arrest Pakistani Sports Fans Under Terror Law in Kashmir
- Police in India-administered Kashmir filed terrorism-related charges against college students who celebrated Pakistan’s victory against India in the T20 World Cup cricket tournament (Al Jazeera)
India Relocates Thousands of Migrant Workers in Kashmir to Secure Locations
- Following a wave of attacks on non-Kashmiri workers, Indian authorities moved thousands of migrants in Kashmir to protected areas while hundreds more fled the violence (Reuters)
Police Say Militants Killed Two Civilians in Kashmir
- Assailants in Kashmir killed two civilians on Saturday night in attacks the police say are targeting Indian rule (ABC News)
Indian Police Say They Prevented “Lone Wolf” Terror Attack
- Dehli police say they prevented a “lone wolf” terror attack after they arrested Mohammad Ashraf, a Pakistani man who was allegedly involved in terror strikes in Jammu and Kashmir (Hindustan Times)
Gun Battles in Kashmir Region Kill at Least Seven
- Officials said at least five Indian soldiers and two suspected militants were killed in the clashes yesterday, the deadliest altercation for Indian forces this year (Reuters)
Militants Kill Two Teachers in School in Kashmir
- Three militants entered a school in Kashmir and murdered the principal and a teacher after discovering that one teacher was Sikh and the other Hindu (Reuters)
Gunmen Kill Three Civilians in Kashmir Region
- Police in India-administered Kashmir said gunmen killed three civilians in separate shootings and that they suspected anti-India groups were to blame (AFP)
India Lobbies Accusations Against Pakistan at United Nations
- India attacked Pakistani credibility in the UN General Assembly, criticizing Pakistan’s record on nuclear trafficking and accusing Pakistan of being the “epicenter” of global terrorism (The Hindu)
Number of Foreign Militants in Kashmir Reportedly Increases Following Taliban Takeover
- According to an Indian security official, the number of foreign fighters affiliated with Pakistani-based groups—such as Jash-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)—entering the Indian-controlled Kashmir region has been rising since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August (Nikkei)
Internet Services Cut in Kashmir
- Authorities cut internet services and increased security patrols in India-administered Kashmir in an effort to curb protests following the death of Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani (Hindustan Times)
Indian Officials: Drones Intercepted Over Army Base in Kashmir
- India’s military said it intercepted two drones flying over an army base in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir a day after drones were used to attack an air base in the disputed region. Observers believe the attack could indicate a major shift in strategy for anti–New Delhi rebels if such groups prove to be involved. No entity has claimed responsibility (Associated Press)
India’s Modi Holds First Talks With Kashmir Leadership Since 2019
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding the first talks with political leaders from India-administered Jammu and Kashmir since the central government revoked the region’s special status in 2019 (Hindustan Times)
India, Pakistan Reportedly Held Secret Talks on Kashmir
- Indian and Pakistani intelligence officials held secret talks in Dubai in January in an effort to de-escalate tensions over the disputed region of Kashmir, sources said (Reuters)
- The United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the United States said yesterday that the UAE is helping to mediate between India and Pakistan (Al Jazeera)
Pakistani Prime Minister Also Desires Peace With India
- The foreign ministry confirmed that Prime Minister Imran Khan responded to a recent letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Khan echoed Modi’s interest in a cordial bilateral relationship and said resolving the countries’ issues is necessary for peace and stability (Dawn)
India’s Modi Reportedly Seeks Warmer Relations With Pakistan
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan a letter saying India wants “cordial relations” with Pakistan, news outlets reported (Associated Press, Reuters)
- Pakistani newspaper Dawn published a copy of the letter, which comes amid bilateral talks on water sharing (Dawn)
India, Pakistan Agree to Respect 2003 Cease-Fire
- In a joint statement, India and Pakistan said they will strictly adhere to the cease-fire along their contested border in the region of Kashmir and other agreements. Though the cease-fire began in 2003, each side frequently accuses the other of violating it (Dawn)
Pakistani PM Pledges Vote of Self-Determination to Kashmiris
- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is open to dialogue with India and pledged to allow Kashmiris the right to decide if they want to be independent or a part of Pakistan. Pakistan has asked the UN Security Council to urge India to remove restrictions on Kashmiris (Al Jazeera)
Opposition Parties Win Seats in India-Administered Kashmir
- An alliance of parties that oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies in India-administered Kashmir won a majority of seats in local elections. It was the region’s first elections since the Modi government revoked its special status last year (Associated Press)
Indian Security Forces Kill Four in Kashmir
- Indian security forces killed four alleged terrorists said to be planning an attack for the anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks next week (Hindustan Times)
Afghanistan, India Deny Pakistan’s Accusations of Terrorism
- The Afghan and Indian governments denied Pakistan’s accusation that India is funding terrorist groups and training them in Afghanistan. Pakistan said it has “irrefutable” evidence that it plans to present to the United Nations (Agence France-Presse)
Four Indian Soldiers, Three Rebels Killed in Kashmir Clash
- Four Indian soldiers and three rebels were killed during a gun battle at the de facto India-Pakistan border in Kashmir, a spokesperson for India’s defense ministry said. It was the countries’ deadliest clash since April (Al Jazeera)
Pakistan to Grant Provisional Status to Gilgit-Baltistan
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government will grant provisional provincial status to the Gilgit-Baltistan region, part of the disputed territory of Kashmir. India’s foreign ministry has objected to the plan, saying Pakistan illegally occupies the territory (Al Jazeera)
Indian Authorities Conduct Raids in Kashmir, Including at Journalists’ Homes
- India’s National Investigation Agency carried out multiple raids in Jammu and Kashmir, including at the offices of Greater Kashmir, an English-language newspaper, and in the homes of several journalists and activists. The region’s political parties condemned the raids as an attempt to stifle freedom of expression (Print)