Burhan Wani encounter: 10 civilians killed, 200 injured, 6 companies of CRPF rushed to Kashmir

 

Mobile internet and train service have been suspended after the death of Hizbul commander. The authorities have even suspended Amarnath Yatra to prevent any untoward events.

  To control the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, government has dispatched  6 companies of CRPF to the Valley.

- 3 militants, including Burhan Wani, were killed in exchange of fire with the security forces.

- Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested 18 militants, including 2-3 foreign terrorists, this year.

- 96 police personnel were severely injured during clashes.

- 7 of the 8 protesters died due to retaliatory action by security personnel while the 8th protester died due to drowning.

- Firing took place after protesters forcibly entered security camp and tried to seize weapons.

- Protesters torched 3 police stations and Tehsil office in Tral.

- At least 20 security force establishments have come under attack during the protests.

MOBILE SERVICES SUSPENDED

Following the gunbattle that killed Jammu and Kashmir's most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani (21), authorities today suspended mobile internet services in Kashmir valley.

The move was taken in a bid to prevent anti-social elements from spreading rumours. Apart from mobile internet services, train services from Baramulla in Kashmir region to Banihal town in Jammu have also been suspended.

"We want to normalise the situation at the earliest," police sources said.

Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in the entire district of Pulwama and in towns of Anantnag, Shopian, Pulgam and Sopore. In Srinagar, restrictions have been imposed in areas falling under seven police stations which include Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, M.R. Gunj, Safakadal, Maisuma, Kralkhud. All school board exams scheduled for the day have been postponed.

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Zakir Naik seeks support from Muslims on Twitter, Facebook against media trials

Facing probe over his speeches that are believed to have inspired two of the Bangladeshi cafe attackers, Islamic preacher Zakir Naik today sought support from the Muslims across the world against the 'media trials' through his new Twitter account @drzakirofficial and Facebook page Dr Zakir Naik.

"I, Dr Zakir Naik, Call upon all my Muslim Brothers & Sisters to Support me against the "Media Trials" and Let Justice Prevail," Naik tweeted.

 

Facing probe over his speeches that are believed to have inspired two of the Bangladeshi cafe attackers, Islamic preacher Zakir Naik today sought support from the Muslims across the world against the 'media trials' through his new Twitter account @drzakirofficial and Facebook page Dr Zakir Naik.

"I, Dr Zakir Naik, Call upon all my Muslim Brothers & Sisters to Support me against the "Media Trials" and Let Justice Prevail," Naik tweeted.
In an earlier tweet, Naik said: "I appeal to all people worldwide to work together on the causes, ways and solutions to eliminate TERRORISM FROM OUR MIDST.

 

Trouble continued to brew for the Islamic preacher today after security sources revealed new details on the preacher and his influence.

According to sources from the state and central counter-terrorism units that have been monitoring Naik said that Ayaz Sultan, the leader of the Islamic State module in Malwani, Maharashtra was influenced by Naik's speech.

Security agencies suspect that several members of the Indian Mujahideen who joined ISIS were under the influence of the inflammatory speeches by Naik.

Earlier, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said CDs of his speeches were being examined for necessary action and asserted that the government will not compromise on the issue of terrorism. "We have taken cognisance of Zakir Naik's speeches and have given necessary instructions for a probe. A thorough investigation will be done," he said.
Naik, however, had released a statement, saying he disagreed that he inspired the act of killing innocent people in Dhaka.

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