Srinagar, May 06, 2013 (PPI-OT): In the wake of the fatal attack on the Pakistani prisoner, Sanaullah, at Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu, the Amnesty International has called upon India to take prompt steps to enhance security for Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails. Shashikumar Velath, Programmes Director of Amnesty International …

Srinagar, May 06, 2013 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, an Indian trooper was found dead in the toilet of an Army transit camp in Poonch district. Trooper of 37 Rashtriya Rifles was found dead under suspicious circumstances in toilet of 213 transit camp in the district. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, …

Srinagar, May 06, 2013 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, the Islamic Students League (ISL) organized a martyrs’ photo exhibition in remembrance of Kashmiri martyrs in Srinagar. A large number of people including women, children and Hurriyet leaders participated in the two-day exhibition, which started on Sunday. The exhibition showed the pictures …

Srinagar, May 06, 2013 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, the Awami Majlis-e-Amal (AMA) has decided to observe Martyrs’ Week from 16 May in memory of Mirwaiz Muhammad Farooq, Khawaja Abdul Ghani Lone and martyrs of Hawal. The decision to this effect was taken at the party meeting held at Mirwaiz Manzil …

Srinagar, May 06, 2013 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, APHC leader and the Chairman of Islamic Political Party Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Yousuf Naqash has called upon the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to help the Kashmiris secure their legitimate right to self-determination and raise voice against human rights violations by Indian …

Srinagar, May 06, 2013 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, a bunch of 20-25 balloons and banners with Pakistani flags were seen hoisted in Rajouri district. The Pakistani flags and balloons were seen at Kalakote in the district on Sunday. Later, the Indian police seized the flags and the banners. For more …

Srinagar, May 06, 2013 (PPI-OT): The Chairman of Press Council of India, Markandeya Katju, has appealed to the Indian government to release injured Pakistani prisoner, Sanaullah, on humanitarian ground. Katju on his blog said, “I appeal to the Indian government to forthwith send back Sanaullah to Pakistan, as requested by …