Kashmiri separatist leader Geelani releasedSeptember 9th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Senior hardline Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani, chairman of the breakaway Hurriyat group, was released by authorities late Wednesday. Geelani's release from detention came after the state high court Tuesday quashed the Public Safety Act (PSA) under which he was detained.
Shutdown cripples life in KashmirAugust 22nd, 2009 SRINAGAR - A shutdown called by the separatist Hurriyat Conference protesting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Independence Day speech paralysed life in the Kashmir Valley Saturday. Shops and businesses in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital were shut and attendance in government offices was thin as public transport kept off the roads.
Kashmir strike affects normal lifeAugust 22nd, 2009 SRINAGAR - Normal life across the Kashmir Valley was affected on the second day of a general strike on Saturday. Separatist organizations called for the strike to protest against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement on Kashmir.
Kashmir shuts down on death anniversary of separatist leaderAugust 11th, 2009 SRINAGAR - The Kashmir Valley observed a shutdown on Tuesday to commemorate the first death anniversary of separatist leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz and other persons, who were killed during a land row agitation last year. The shutdown call was given by the moderate fraction of the Hurriyat Conference and received support from other separatists groups.
Shutdown in Kashmir over detention of separatist leadersJuly 25th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Separatists in Kashmir gave a shutdown call on Saturday in protest against the detention of their leaders. Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani was on Tuesday booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for calling "frequent strikes and protests" in the valley.
Kashmir observes shutdown over rights violationsJuly 10th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Kashmir observed a shutdown on Friday over alleged human rights violations in the valley. The shutdown, called by separatists, was in the wake of incidents of killings and re-arrest of its leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
Kashmir observes shutdown over women's deathJune 1st, 2009 SRINAGAR - Srinagar observed a shutdown on Monday over the alleged rape and murder of two Muslim women by security forces. All shops business establishments, educational institutions remained closed during the shutdown call given by the All Parties Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference.
Srinagar observes shutdown on poll dayMay 13th, 2009 SRINAGAR - A shutdown is being observed in Srinagar today to thwart planned protests by separatists during the fifth and last phase of general elections. Troops patrolled deserted streets in Srinagar, cutting off access to residential areas after separatists called for a two-day strike from Tuesday.
Separatists force shutdown in KashmirMay 12th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Hard line faction of separatist in Kashmir led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani has called for a 50-hour shutdown to protest against polls in the valley. The Government forces are patrolling street to prevent planned protests against elections.
Kashmir shuts down on poll day to thwart separatists' protestMay 7th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Jammu and Kashmir's main city Srinagar has been shutdown to thwart planned protests by separatists against the fourth phase of general elections. Troops patrolled deserted streets in Srinagar, cutting off residential areas after separatists called for a two-day strike from Wednesday.
Shutdown by separatists cripples life in KashmirMay 6th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Normal life in the Kashmir Valley was crippled Wednesday by the 50-hour long shutdown, called by separatists to keep people away from the polls Thursday. Voting in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency is to be held Thursday amid a boycott call by separatist leaders and threat to voters by Pakistan-based militant groups - the United Jehad Council and the Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Separatists faction continue shutdown in KashmirApril 30th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Separatists led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the Chairman of the hardline faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), have called upon people to boycott elections in Kashmir on Thursday. The separatists have called for a 50-hour shutdown in the valley, against the polls.
Two dozen protesters, security men injured in Kashmir clashesFebruary 26th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Protesters and security men fought pitched battles in parts of Kashmir Valley Wednesday, injuring around two dozen on both sides, even as strict restrictions were imposed to prevent a march by separatists here. Groups of slogan shouting youth pelted stones at police and the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Rambagh and Batmaloo areas of summer capital Srinagar.
Restrictions imposed to prevent separatist march in SrinagarFebruary 25th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Senior separatist leaders were put under house arrest and business establishments as well as markets were closed Wednesday as the authorities clamped down to thwart a separatist march and shutdown in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital. Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, chiefs of the two factions of the separatist Hurriyat Conference, were placed under house arrest Tuesday night.
JKLF shutdown hits life in KashmirFebruary 10th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Normal life in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar was badly hit Wednesday by the general shutdown called by the separatist Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) to commemorate the death anniversary of its founder Muhammad Maqbool Bhat. Markets remained closed and public transport was off the roads although a few private vehicles could be seen.
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