Kashmir tense; toll rises to 23

Violence and arson continued unabated in Kashmir Valley for the third day on Monday even as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval rushed home from Kenya to join in efforts to defuse the turmoil that has claimed the lives of 23 people.

The Goan NetworkPublished Jul 12, 2016, 4:58 AM IST

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As Kashmir remained on the boil and normal life paralysed due to curfew-like restrictions and separatists-sponsored strike over the killing of young Hizbul commander Burhan Wani on Friday, mobs torched a police station in Sopore and targeted the air force airport in Pulwama along with other security installations in Kashmir.

Don’t meddle in Kashmir, India warns Pak:

Reacting sharply to Pakistan’s strong comments on Kashmir situation in the wake of killing of militant Burhan Wani, India on Monday said it reflect its continued “attachment to terrorism and its usage as an instrument of State policy.” India also asked Pakistan to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of its neighbours.

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Awaiting Zakir? Won’t return for 2-3 weeks!

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who was expected back here on Monday from Saudi Arabia, is unlikely to return to the country for another two to three weeks as he is planning to visit some African countries for public speeches.

The Goan Network

Published Jul 12, 2016, 4:58 AM IST

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PTI MUMBAI Naik also cancelled his press conference scheduled here today (Tuesday) but will address media through skype on the allegations of inspiring militants through his speeches, an aide of the preacher said on Monday. “Dr Zakir Naik was never supposed to be physically present for the media briefing that was to take place on Tuesday. He had decided that he will address the media through Skype and answer all queries that media persons may have had,” he…

Kashmir tense; toll rises to 23

Awaiting Zakir? Won’t return for 2-3 weeks!

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