BHADERWAH/JAMMU, June 11: A curfew clamped in parts of Jammu’s Chenab valley was in effect on Saturday, while a day-long shutdown called against recent remarks on Prophet Mohammad by two now-suspended BJP leaders disrupted life in the Peer Panchal region, officials said. Even as efforts were intensified to defuse communal tension, prominent citizens from both the communities requested the government to take strict action against “mischievous elements” bent on disturbing peace. Broadband and mobile internet services remained suspended in several […]
Bandh observed in Rajouri, Poonch Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 11: Curfew continued in parts of Doda and Kishtwar districts while restrictions were lifted in Ramban and complete normalcy prevailed in three districts following Thursday night’s trouble after provocative speeches and Social Media posts. A peaceful bandh was observed in Rajouri and Poonch districts on the call of various religious organizations to protest the remarks of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma. No untoward incident was reported from any of the five […]