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Another Kashmiri Pandit shot dead by terrorist

Another Kashmiri Pandit shot dead by terrorist

A Kashmiri Pandit who was shot by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday succumbed to his injuries in a hospital, officials said.The area has been cordoned off and operations have been launched to nab the culprits, they added. Puran Krishan Bhat was attacked near his residence in Chowdhury Gund area of ​​south Kashmir district, they said, adding that doctors declared Mr Bhat brought dead after he was shifted to Shopian Hospital. Mr. Bhat has two school-going children - a girl who studies in class 7 and a younger boy who studies in class 5 - a relative…
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BJP can’control Kashmir: AAP’s fresh salvo over targetted killings

BJP can’control Kashmir: AAP’s fresh salvo over targetted killings

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal assaulted BJP in connection of current attacks on Kashmiri Pandits. Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the Kashmiri Pandits have been pressured to migrate twice in the past two years, and both instances took place all through BJP rule. “In the ultimate 30 years, there have been two incidents when Kashmiri Pandits have been pressured to migrate from Kashmir. And each of these times Kashmir was ruled through the BJP. This means that the BJP can't cope with Kashmir,” Arvind Kejriwal stated on Sunday. Addressing the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) 'Jan Aakrosh Rally' at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi…
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‘Time to move away’: Fear, anxiety in Kashmiri Pandit camps

‘Time to move away’: Fear, anxiety in Kashmiri Pandit camps

After days of protests over what they say is the administration’s “failure” to guard them from focused attacks, Kashmiri Pandits employed in the valley underneath the Prime Minister’s rehabilitation package determined on Thursday to name off their agitation, expressing frustration over authentic “inaction”. The Media spoke to a number of Kashmiri Pandits employed with the administration and housed in the two essential secured camps, at Sheikhpora in Budgam and Haal in Pulwama. What is palpable is the gathering experience of despair and anxiety. After the string of killings focused on minorities and outsiders, many say they are actively exploring preferences…
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Domino’s, Honda join other MNCs, apologise over Kashmir post

Domino’s, Honda join other MNCs, apologise over Kashmir post

Pizza chain Domino's and Honda have apologised for hurting sentiments of Indians by social media posts of their business associates in Pakistan supporting separatists in Kashmir. In a social media post, Domino's India said it is committed to the Indian market, "having called it home for more than 25 years, and has the utmost respect for the people, culture and spirit of nationalism of the country". "We stand here to protect its legacy forever. We respect and honour everything the country has to offer," the pizza chain said. It said, "We regret and apologise for the unsolicited social media post…
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