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The bullets, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by the Ordnance factory based in Pune, can be fitted in the AK series of assault rifles and will be an alternative to the much-criticised pellet shotguns. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

CRPF sends 21,000 rounds of plastic bullets to Kashmir as alternative...

This will be the newest less lethal ammunition the force has introduced to tackle crowds and counter stone pelters in...

7 Oct 2017 1:49 PM

Over 4,500 cases were registered against youth who were found indulging in stone pelting for the first time. (Photo: PTI/File)

J&K: First-time stone pelters to be set free

Director general of police S.P. Vaid said that they are looking into the cases to ascertain who can be let off.

23 Nov 2017 7:26 PM

Protesters pelt stones at police and CRPF personnel during a protest in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI )

Central, J&K govts to deal sternly with stone pelters

The home ministry sources said the earlier decision of withdrawing such cases during the tenure of former CM Mufti was...

16 Nov 2018 12:29 AM

The Army has also submitted photographs of the vehicles damaged in the stone pelting by the unruly mob. (Representational Image)

No justice for Kashmiris in India

The total number of soldiers who have ever faced trial in a civilian court for a crime in Kashmir is zero.

10 Feb 2018 6:41 PM

The special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, as provided under Article 370, was repealed by the Union government on August 5. (Photo: File)

Over 5,000 separatists, stone pelters, arrested in Kashmir valley...

Out of these, the minister said, 609 persons are presently under detention, out of which approximately 218 are stone...

20 Nov 2019 12:58 PM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

SC notice to Centre and J&K government on safety of Armymen

Notice seeks direction on safety of jawans against mob attacks.

25 Feb 2019 8:47 PM

Army soldiers in action during an encounter outside a house where militants were hiding in Shopian district of south Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

J&K: One killed, 4 injured in clashes with security forces in Shopian

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Turkwangam village of Shopian after information on...

3 May 2018 2:46 AM

BJP Rajya Sabha MP D P Vats said, I read about the withdrawal of cases against stone-pelters but I think those pelting stones should be shot dead. (Photo: ANI)

Stone-pelters in J&K should be shot dead: BJP MP on Centre withdrawing...

On June 7, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced that all stone-pelting cases against children in J&K will be...

11 Jun 2018 8:19 AM

Policemen stands guard after a clash with the protesters in Srinagar on June 2. (Photo: PTI)

Pak forces, Kashmiri terrorists and traitors renege on Ramzan...

The attack came at a time when the Indian Army and security forces were observing the Ramzan ceasefire.

10 Jun 2018 6:51 PM

A file image of stone-pelters in Kashmir targeting CRPF personnel

In Kashmir, it's time to try new tactics

The reality is that the struggle which is limited mainly to the Valley, involves less than 0.3 per cent of India's...

28 Aug 2018 6:39 PM

A file image of stone-pelters in Kashmir targeting CRPF personnel

Police disguise as pelters to catch culprits in J&K Valley

The policemen, who disguised as stone pelters, brandished toy guns to scare others while the duo were taken to the...

7 Sept 2018 11:20 PM

J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti inspects the guard of honour at the Civil Secretariat complex on the first day after the bi-annual Darbar move, in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

Not all Kashmiri students pelt stones, says Mehbooba Mufti

Mufti said that all the sections of society, including the media, have to play their part in restoring peace and...

8 May 2017 8:41 PM