Nazir Masoodi

40 Kashmir Cops Quit In 4 Days Amid Hizbul's "Resign Or Die" Threat

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Tuesday September 25, 2018

Days after the centre rejected resignation videos of Special Police Officers (SPO) as "false propaganda" by terrorists, the Jammu and Kashmir government today admitted the quitting spree in south Kashmir, but played it down by saying that the number is negligible.

Before Kashmir Cop Was Killed, His Mother Told Terrorists He Will Resign

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Saturday September 22, 2018

Before the kidnapping and murder of three policemen by terrorists in Jammu and Jashmir on Friday, the family of one of them had pleaded before the terrorists for mercy.

"Propaganda," Says Centre After Kashmir Cops' Resignation Videos Surface

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday September 21, 2018

After three policemen were kidnapped and killed in Jammu and Kashmir just days after Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists put out a video with a "resign or die" threat, resignation videos have been posted by six cops.

Ahead Of Local Elections, Panchayat Offices Under Attack In Kashmir

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Friday September 21, 2018

Just weeks ahead of local elections in Jammu and Kashmir, panchayat offices are being set on fire in Jammu and Kashmir. In the last four days, eight panchayat offices have been set on fire. The police complaints or FIRs accuse only unnamed people and so far nobody has been arrested.

Soldier Killed By Terrorists In Kashmir Was Home After Son's Death

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Monday September 17, 2018

A territorial Army soldier, who had returned to his home in south Kashmir's Kulgam district for the last rites of his son, was shot dead by terrorists on Monday. The gunmen barged into his home at Shurat village and shot him from point blank.

"Terrorists Barged Into Home, Took Biscuits," Jammu Man Recounts

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday September 14, 2018

A terrorist was killed and 12 security personnel got injured in an encounter in Kakriyal belt of Jammu region today. A deputy superintendent of police is among the injured personnel. The encounter is underway.

Jammu and Kashmir Local Polls May Be Moved After Parties Boycott: Sources

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Wednesday September 12, 2018

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to defer local bodies elections scheduled to be held in first week of next month, sources told NDTV. The decision has come after two major regional parties, National Conference and PDP announced boycott of local elections until the Centre makes its position clear on safeguarding Article 35A.

Blog: India's Safety Valve In Danger In Kashmir

Blog | Nazir Masoodi | Tuesday September 11, 2018

Minus mainstream politics, the military remains India's only identity in Kashmir. Both Delhi and Srinagar have to turn the fears and controversy over Article 35A into an opportunity to strengthen the idea of the mainstream. Any mishandling can have far-reaching consequences.

"Anything For Article 35A": Mehbooba Mufti's PDP To Boycott Local Polls

Srinagar News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday September 10, 2018

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has called a meeting of her party leaders, to decide if they will boycott the urban local body polls and the panchayat elections later this year. The party has already indicated that it cannot ignore the sentiments of the people until the validity of Article 35 A is protected. ...

Kashmir Trekker Seen Waving In Last Video, Days Before His Death

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Saturday September 8, 2018

A trek to a glacier in Kashmir turned tragic for a group of 10 trekkers on Friday after three members fell into a crevasse while returning. Two men died and one was seriously injured. The remaining members were brought back to safety by rescue teams.

Farooq Abdullah Threatens To Boycott Lok Sabha Polls Over Article 35A

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Saturday September 8, 2018

Days after the National Conference said that it will boycott the upcoming local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir unless the centre clarifies its position on Article 35A, a constitutional provision that defines "permanent residents" of the state, party chief Farooq Abdullah has threatened to boycott even the general elections and state elections.

"Will Miss Uniform," Says SP Vaid, Removed As Jammu and Kashmir Top Cop

India News | Reported By Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Saturday September 8, 2018

Former Jammu and Kashmir police chief SP Vaid, who was abruptly removed from his position on Thursday night said he will "miss the uniform." Mr Vaid has been shunted off as the state's transport commissioner amid serious differences with the newly appointed Governor Satya Pal Malik and a controversy over the release of terrorists in exchange for ki...

2 Trekkers Killed After Falling Into Jammu And Kashmir Glacier

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Saturday September 8, 2018

Two trekkers have died and one was seriously injured after they fell into a crevasse at the Kolahoi Glacier in Kashmir.

Police Chief Replaced Days After Kashmir Kidnappings, Terrorists' Release

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday September 7, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir police chief SP Vaid was abruptly removed late on Thursday and shunted off as the state's transport commissioner amid serious differences with the governor and a controversy over the release of terrorists in exchange for kidnapped people.

Dilbagh Singh, In Charge Of Prisons, Is Jammu And Kashmir's New Top Cop

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday September 7, 2018

IPS officer Dilbagh Singh has been given additional charge of heading the police force in Jammu and Kashmir after SP Vaid was removed as the police chief of the state on Thursday.