Indian border guards kill 6 civilians in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jul 18: At least six people were killed and about two dozen others injured in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in a clash between a group of protesters and the security forces, police said.

Alleging desecration of a mosque and beating up of an Imam by some Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, a group of protesters stormed a BSF camp in Gool town of Ramban district, around 145km from here.

Police said that four people were killed and about two dozen got injured when the BSF troopers opened fire during clashes with agitated protesters.

"Two dozen people have been injured in the clashes between the security forces and the protesters. Doctors at the hospital said that five of the injured had bullet injuries," a senior police officer said.

The injured also include some BSF personnel, he said.

High tension gripped Gool, Ramban, Chanderkote and Batote towns in the district.

A violent mob also tried to set afire the district magistrate's office in the district headquarters town of Ramban. Police were trying to bring the situation under control.

Protesters blocked the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway at some places.

Minister of state for home Sajad Kitchloo and top police officials have rushed to Ramban to take stock of the situation.

Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde has ordered a probe into the firing incident in Ramban in J&K.

Shinde said any use of excessive force or irresponsible action will be dealt with strictly.

Over the past two decades, the conflict in Kashmir has left over 47,000 people dead by the official account, although other sources say the death toll could be as high as 90,000.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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