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Villagers lament loss of crop due to ceasefire violations in Kashmir

RS Pura, Aug 30 (ANI): Villagers in RS Pura district of Jammu and Kashmir lamented the damage to crop amid continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the international border. The incessant firing has led to damage to crop in the fields close to the border. Villagers at Abdullian, the last village on the Indian side, said that they were unable to tend to the crops. Bullet marks on buildings have restricted people to their homes. Children are unable to attend regular school as well. Another villager Sewa Ram said he has been staying in one of the many rehabilitation camps that villagers in the region have evacuated to. It has been five days since he moved with his family. Aug 30, 2014
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Encounter between Army and Militants in Kupwara, one jawan martyred

Kupwara, Aug 30 (ANI): Militants taking shelter in the Kalaroos Forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District have reportedly killed an Indian Army soldier and injured another in an encounter on Saturday morning. The encounter with four to five militants is reportedly still on. Meanwhile, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan Police has reportedly cautioned and alerted the Border Security Force (BSF) to intensify patrolling in the border areas of the state, especially in Bikaner, Jodhpur and Barmer that adjoin Pakistan in the wake of reports that a group of terrorists may be attempting to cross into Indian Territory. Aug 30, 2014
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Family mourns death of Indian fisherman in Pakistani jail

Diu, Aug 30 (ANI): Family of an Indian fisherman, who died in Pakistani jail, mourned his death in Diu town of Union Territory Daman and Diu. The family came to know about the tragedy after receiving a letter from Pakistani government that however, didn't mention the cause of death. The family urged the Pakistani government to release his brothers, who were also arrested along with him. Nuclear-armed neighbours share a vast un-demarcated coastal border and officials say fishermen on both sides ignore rules in search of fish and frequently stray into other country and end up spending years in their jails. Aug 30, 2014
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India-Pak border meeting raises hope of peace at Kashmir border

RS Pura, Aug 30 (ANI): Pakistani Rangers and India's paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) flag meet raises hope of peace at Line of control (LoC) in Kashmir, after a "successful" meeting between the border guards of the two nations, said senior official. The meeting was held at the Octroi Post in Suchetgarh area near the international border. Inspector General of BSF, Rakesh Sharma said that the meeting was "successful" and pleasant while primary issues were discussed to cease border tension. Aug 30, 2014
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Policeman sustains injury in firing outside Kashmir court

Anantnag, Aug 30 (ANI): A policeman sustained injury after firing took place outside a district court in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir. The firing occurred just before a flag meeting between India and Pakistan border security officials in the RS Pura Sector. Pakistani troops had earlier this week fired on 40 border outposts (BoPs) and 24 villages along the International Border in Jammu and Samba districts, leaving three people injured. According to reports, there have been 33 ceasefire violations since July 16. Aug 30, 2014
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