Over 700 people detained in J&K as security forces crack down after civilian killings

Updated : Oct 10, 2021 16:51
|
Editorji News Desk

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have detained over 700 people for questioning after targeted killings of minorities shook the Valley, according to multiple media reports.

Among those detained are around 500 residents with suspected links to banned religious and militant groups, according to news agency AFP

Seven people were killed in Jammu and Kashmir in the past week. Out of seven, four of them were from the Hindu and Sikh minority communities. 

According to the police, at least 28 civilians have been killed in Kashmir this year in targeted attacks causing panic. 

 

SrinagarCrackdownJammu and Kashmir

Recommended For You

editorji | India

AAP accuses BJP of detaining workers in Gujarat ahead of local polls

editorji | India

Assam records 85.21 pc polling, CM says high voter turnout 'not ordinary but historic'

editorji | India

Will abolish TMC’s mafia Raj weighing heavily on people: PM Modi in Asansol industrial hub

editorji | India

Kharge expresses regret over 'illiterate' remark, says he has highest of respect for Gujaratis

editorji | India

Assam BJP files complaints against Kharge with police, EC over 'hate' speech