Pulwama attack aftermath: Government removes security of five separatist leaders

Officials in the Jammu and Kashmir government said the five leaders are Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Abdul Ghani Bhat, Bilal Lone, Hashim Qureshi and Shabir Shah.

"All security and any vehicles provided to them will stand withdrawn by today evening," the source told UNI.

"No security forces or cover should be provided, under any pretext, to them or any other separatist," sources said adding if they have any other facilities provided by the government, they are to be withdrawn forthwith.

Interestingly, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said security cover that is provided to people who get funds from Pakistan and its intelligence agency ISI will be reviewed by the government soon.

(Image Caption: JAIPUR, FEB 17 (UNI)-Muslim people of Jaipur a demonstration in protest against Pulwama terror attack, in Jaipur on Sunday)

Hurriyat said the removal did not matter to them.

"It’s not an issue for us." the party said in a statement as reported by Rising Kashmir.

The list is likely to be updated - the order said the state police will review if any other separatists are also who have government security or facilities and will withdraw these immediately, officials told NDTV.

PM Modi promises actions:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dhule in Maharashtra on Sunday where he unveiled multiple projects and sent a strong message to the perpetrators of the terror attack in Kashmir's Pulwama which left 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans martyred.

Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were present on the occasion.

Lauding the brave hearts  who sacrificed their lives in Pulwama, the PM said the nation stands by them in this hour of grief and mourning.

He said it  has  been the policy of India not to interfere in other’s business.

"However, if someone meddles in India’s affairs, it will not go unpunished.  I salute not only to the brave sons of India but also their mothers who gave birth to such bravehearts. The perpetrators of Pulwama attack will be brought to justice and world will realise that this India is New India with a New Vision and every tear will be avenged,” said he.

Valley witnesses shutdown:

Days after the Pulwama terror attack, which claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans, reports have surfaced that Kashmiri people are now being targeted with hostility in other parts of the country prompting the Union Home Ministry to issue an advisory, said media reports. However, fake news is also doing the rounds.

The Centre has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories in the matter to ensure the safety of the Kashmiris.

Meanwhile, Kashmir is witnessing a shutdown on Sunday in the wake of the reported attacks.

In Dehradun, while some Kashmiri students were reported to have faced attacks, many staying as tenants have been asked to vacate the homes by the landowners in fear of damage to properties, media reports said. The police, however, said some of the news are fake.

According to some media reports as appeared in Indian Express, Kashmiri students have claimed that 12 of them were beaten up by activists from right-wing organisations such as the Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

Kashmir: Horrifying Thursday leaves nation shocked

Militants rammed an IED-laden car into a vehicle carrying CRPF at Goripora, Awantipora on Thursday afternoon leaving 40 personnel martyred.

According to reports, the vehicle used by the terrorists was a Mahindra Scorpio and it carried more than 350 kg of explosives.

The attack left 14 CRPF jawans injured.  

Politicians in India and several other countries have condemned the incident.

Candle light marches, protests have been taking place across the nation since the attack took place and left the country shocked.

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