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Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom in shopian an unlawful entity under the UAPA, citing legal, administrative, and financial irregularities, and alleged links to proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami. The institution was sealed following the order, sparking criticism from former CM Mehbooba Mufti who called it an injustice to underprivileged students.

A juice factory steamer exploded during repair work in shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of two workers from Uttar Pradesh. Three individuals were injured in the blast on Wednesday night, with two succumbing to their injuries later. One worker remains under medical treatment.

Jammu and Kashmir braces for a spell of heavy rain, gusty winds, and high-altitude snowfall over the next 36 hours. Srinagar experienced significant road flooding on Friday, prompting authorities to issue advisories for residents and tourists to avoid non-essential travel and exercise caution near water bodies. Erratic weather conditions are expected to persist until April 10.

Counter Intelligence Kashmir busted a terror recruitment module with links to handlers across the LoC and Bangladesh. Raids across three districts yielded incriminating materials. A Bangladesh-based LeT operative, Shabir Ahmad Lone, allegedly coordinated recruitment and network expansion, operating as a most wanted terrorist from abroad. An associate was previously arrested.

In shopian's Hirapora village, 55-year-old Ulfat Bano has been Kashmir's first postwoman for over three decades, delivering mail on foot through challenging terrain and harsh winters. Despite the physical toll, her passion for connecting people fuels her dedication. She finds immense satisfaction in bringing good news and parcels to her community, viewing her work as a vital service.

The Army major, who was mentioned in the FIR over death of two civilians in the firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir's shopian district, was not present at the spot of the incident, Army sources claimed on Tuesday.

The killing of four persons at shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday by CRPF seems to have once again brought the state and central forces at loggerheads.

Over 12 leaders of separatist oufit Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLD), including its chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik, were detained by police at Pampore on Sunday while they were on way to shopian town in south Kashmir where curfew was lifted after 10 days.

Clashes erupted in several parts of Kashmir following the recovery of two more bodies from Pahnoo village in shopian district on Monday, a day after an Army vehicle was attacked by terrorists.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Reban area of shopian in South Kashmir this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

shopian town in south Kashmir remained under curfew for the eighth consecutive day on Thursday following killing of five persons in CRPF firing in two separate incidents last week.

One unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter between the terrorists and the security forces that started in the Turkwangam area of Jammu and Kashmir's shopian district, said the police on Friday. "One terrorist killed. The operation is in progress. Further details shall follow," tweeted Jammu and Kashmir police.

"Terrorists in District shopian fired indiscriminately on Police Station shopian. The attack was repulsed by alert jawans," a police spokesman said.

Three cops were on Friday abducted and later killed by terrorists in shopian district. Meanwhile, clashes broke out between groups of youth and security forces during the CASO at Shermal in shopian, the official said. He said youth pelted stones on the security forces carrying out searches in the area.

"Terrorists misused mosques for terror attacks in Pampore on June 19, 2020, Sopore on July 1, 2020, and shopian on April 9, 2021. Public, Masjid Intizamia, civil societies and media should condemn such acts," he said.

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday said the process of disciplinary action against those found guilty of killing three young men from Rajouri in an alleged fake encounter in shopian should be transparent.

In Jammu and Kashmir's shopian, three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed during Operation Keller. The Rashtriya Rifles Unit acted on intelligence regarding terrorist presence. Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi Dar were identified among the deceased. Kuttay was involved in attacks on tourists and a BJP Sarpanch. Dar participated in the killing of a non-local labourer.

shopian town and adjoining areas observed a shutdown for the second consecutive day on Tuesday while incidents of stonepelting took place in parts of the city in protest against the killings in the firing incident in the south Kashmir district on Sunday.

Army personnel were mentioned in an FIR registered by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in connection with a firing incident in shopian district that left two persons dead and nine injured, officials said. The personnel belong to the 10 Garhwal unit of the Army and include a Major rank officer, they said.

Normal life was disrupted in Kashmir Valley today due to a strike called by hardline Hurriyat Conference to protest the killing of five persons in CRPF firing in shopian, where curfew continued for the ninth consecutive day.

The DNA samples of three men who were killed in an alleged fake encounter with the Army in Jammu and Kashmir's shopian district in July have matched with their families from Rajouri, a senior police officer said on Friday. Asked whether the three men were indeed labourers, as claimed by their families, and not involved in terrorist activities, he said it is a matter of further investigation.

A terrorist was eliminated in an encounter with security forces in the Rawalpora area of Jammu and Kashmir's shopian on Sunday."The killed terrorist has been identified as Jahangir Ahmad Wani, a resident of Rakh Narapora of shopian affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba," the Jammu and Kashmir police said in a statement.

Curfew was reimposed in shopian town of south Kashmir on Thursday following death of a youth in firing by security forces on Wednesday.

Curfew was lifted from parts of Kulgam and Pulwama districts on Saturday, while it remained in force in shopian township for third consecutive day.

Three terror associates affiliated with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in the Badigam area of shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Friday.