Past

Regional shutdown

Mobile Internet Services

Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir

A militant and an alleged Over Ground Worker (OGW) were killed by Quick Reaction Team (QRT) of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in south Kashmir district of Shopian in the wee hours, official sources said on Monday. Meanwhile, mobile internet service in Kulgam was suspended as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours.

  • Total Duration 10 hours

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Local impact

A militant and an alleged Over Ground Worker (OGW) were killed by Quick Reaction Team (QRT) of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in south Kashmir district of Shopian in the wee hours, official sources said on Monday. Meanwhile, mobile internet service in Kulgam was suspended as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours.

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