J&K stone-pelters

Mehbooba Mufti govt in J&K orders withdrawal of stone-pelting cases against 9,730 people

J&K govt today ordered the withdrawal of cases registered against 9,730 people involved in stone-pelting incidents.

Feb 03, 2018, 23:00 PM IST

Who is Major Leetul Gogoi and why he is in news?

The incident took place in Budgam area of Kashmir. The decision had helped save lives.

May 22, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

Police arrests two 'chronic' stone-pelters in Kashmir

The arrested youth included a college student, the police said, adding a mask and a "green and white flag", an apparent refence to the Pakistani flag, were recovered from them.

May 20, 2017, 22:51 PM IST

Centre's answer to stone-pelters - women police battalion in Jammu and Kashmir

The central government has now decided to raise a special battalion with 1000-strong women in the Jammu and Kashmir Police Force which will primarily deal with incidents like stone pelting in the Kashmir Valley.

Apr 27, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Over 300 WhatsApp groups used to mobilise stone-pelters, claims J&K police official

Ahead of CM Mehbooba Mufti's crucial meeting with PM Narendra Modi, it has now emerged that nearly 300 WhatsApp groups were used to mobilise stone-pelters in the Kashmir Valley to disrupt security forces’ operation at encounter sites.

Apr 24, 2017, 10:38 AM IST

Exposed! How J&K stone-pelters are recruited, paid by Pakistani sympathisers

Describing the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh revealed in parliament on Friday how Pakistani social media handlers mobilise stone-pelters in the state while some are even paid a monthly remuneration to help keep their agenda alive.

Mar 31, 2017, 17:59 PM IST

After Army Chief's warning to stone-pelters, J&K govt issues advisory, asks people to stay away from encounter sites

A day after Army Chief General Bipin Rawat issued a strong warning to stone-pelters, the Jammu and Kashmir government of Mehbooba Mufti has issued an advisory asking people to stay away from the encounter areas.

Feb 17, 2017, 11:35 AM IST