Communal Clash In Jammu And Kashmir

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  Curfew Imposed in Samba in Jammu and Kashmir Over Alleged Communal Clashes

  A curfew was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district late on Thursday following communal clashes, authorities said today.

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  Jammu-Pathankot Highway Blocked by Sikh Protestors, Internet Services Suspended

  Sikh protesters have blocked the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway over the removal of posters of Sikh separatist leader Jarnail Bhindrawale, put up in the Gardhigarh area ahead of his death anniversary on Saturday.

• Kishtwar clashes: Supreme Court censures J&K government over discrimination in compensation

  Supreme Court today came down heavily on the Jammu and Kashmir government over discrimination in handing out compensation to paramilitary forces killed in the deadly communal clashes in Kishtwar last month.

• One-man Commission of Inquiry to probe Kishtwar riots

  The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed a one-man Commission of Inquiry by Justice (retired) R C Gandhi to probe the Kishtwar communal clashes on August 9 in which three persons died and dozens others were injured.

• After curfew is lifted, Kishtwar holds rally for peace

  After twelve days of curfew following communal clashes on August 9, people from the mountain town of Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir came together for a peace rally. Hundreds of people from both Hindu and Muslim communities in Kishtwar held the rally once the police announced that the curfew was lifted. Both communities claim that their mistrust is m...

• Kishtwar violence: Locals blame administration for inaction

  Cinders of August 9 flames in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar tell the story of mayhem in the mountainous town. Even 11 days after the violence, Kishtwar is still under curfew. A no go area for the media in the aftermath of the clashes, NDTV finally managed to enter the small town only to discover that the anger is not entirely communal, but actually ...

• Kishtwar communal clashes: Confidence-building measures taken, J&K government tells Supreme Court

  Nearly three weeks after Jammu and Kashmir witnessed one of its worst communal clashes in Kishtwar, the state government today told the Supreme Court that immediate steps had been taken to build confidence between the two communities.

• We are treated differently as if we aren't part of the mainstream: Omar Abdullah

  Pained by the criticism over the recent communal violence in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today demanded to know why Kashmiris were treated differently.

• Kishtwar clashes: Kashmir is not private property of one family, says BJP; junior Home Minister Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo quits

  Amid a huge political controversy over the communal violence and riots in Kishtwar, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo says he is resigning as the junior Home Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

• Highlights: Arun Jaitley speaks in the Rajya Sabha on Kishtwar clashes

  The government and the opposition vied to speak on the communal violence in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, leading to chaos and yet another adjournment of the Rajya Sabha. The BJP is angry that senior leader Arun Jaitley was not allowed to visit the town yesterday and has accused the J&K government of "hiding the truth."

• Kishtwar clashes: Jaitley targets Centre, Jammu and Kashmir government

  The communal violence in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, led to several disruptions in Parliament on Monday morning, with an angry BJP protesting over senior leader Arun Jaitley being stopped from visiting the violence-hit town yesterday and accusing the J&K government of "hiding the truth." The Centre has asked the state government for a report ami...

• Amaranth yatra remains suspended for second day

  Amarnath yatra from Jammu remained suspended for the second day on Sunday in the wake of curfew and tense situation triggered by communal clashes in Kishtwar district in Jammu.

• Kishtwar clashes: Don't let politicians exploit your sentiments, says Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

  The tension in Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir following Friday's communal clashes has now spread to other adjoining areas. Curfew has been clamped in Jammu and Rajouri districts following incidents of arson and violence and the Army has been called in. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed to people to not fall prey to rumours and assured that the g...

• Kishtwar clashes: Curfew imposed in Jammu and Rajouri, Army called in

  The tension in Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir following Friday's communal clashes has now spread to other adjoining areas. Curfew has been clamped in Jammu and Rajouri districts following incidents of arson and violence and the Army has been called in to help control the situation.

• Over 500 paramilitary personnel rushed to Kishtwar after clashes

  Over 500 personnel of CRPF, Indian Reserve Police and Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police were today rushed to Kishtwar district, where curfew was imposed after communal clashes broke out in which one person was killed, police said.