The Army said the civilians killed in the encounter were “OGWs” or overground workers, however, the victims’ families contested the Army’s allegation that they were accomplices.

Asifa was kidnapped from Rasana village on January 10. According to investigations, she was drugged and held captive for a week before being murdered.

With the talent of young girls in different fields hogging the limelight and headlines every other day and a lady itself heading the state one can easily consider the freedom of women in Kashmir, however, there are still some other stories

Governor discussed with Chief Minister issues relating to the now very long pending elections to Urban Local Bodies and the recently deferred elections to Panchayats.

Amid versions and counter versions what was clear that Spring started in Kashmir on deadly note raising fears once again of an unpredictable summer.