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Incidents and All Parties Hurriyat Conference: 2016

Date

Place
Incident

Nature of incident

January 26

Srinagar

On the occasion of India's 67th Republic Day, a complete shutdown was observed in Jammu and Kashmir as the valley was swathed in a blanket of heavy security. The shut down call was given by Hardline APHC Chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani as he had asked the people of the valley to observe 26th January as a 'black day' and observe a complete shutdown.

Non-Violent

March 24

New Delhi

Moderate APHC said that both India and Pakistan need to engage in "serious" and "result-oriented talks" to settle all issues pending for decades, including Kashmir, and hoped that the composite dialogue announced during Foreign Secretary-level talks will be a "milestone" in realising this dream. After meeting with Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit in New Delhi, APHC chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq told reporters, "We have time and again demonstrated that we are not against talks between the two countries and in fact we sincerely believe that dialogue is the only mechanism with which the two countries can solve all issues."

Non-Violent
April 22 Srinagar

The authorities disallowed heads of the APHC factions, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, to attend congregational prayers, sparking stone-pelting near Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. Mirwaiz, who is also head priest of the Valley, said the pressure tactics and confinement will not help to address the larger problem. "I was stopped from addressing the Friday congregational gathering at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar for the second consecutive Friday. My residence has practically been converted into a jail," said Mirwaiz, who claimed he is under house arrest for 11 days now. "As long as the Kashmir issue remains unresolved, the situation in the subcontinent will never change for the good. Aggressive attitude and curbs on religious freedom is only aimed at muzzling the voice raised from the pulpit of Jamia Masjid," alleged the Mirwaiz. Scores of youths hurled stones at SFs immediately after the Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar's old city. The SFs contained the situation by chasing them away.

Violent
May 2 Srinagar

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of APHC-M, welcomed the nod given by MoS for External Affairs, for Hurriyat-Pakistan meeting and urged Centre to re-visit the policy of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee vis-a-vis Jammu and Kashmir. "We will say better late than never. I think the Government of India has realized that the red lines drawn by it neither works in politics nor in diplomacy. They have to accept this reality besides being the issue of India and Pakistan it is the basic issue of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," Mirwaiz said during a press conference in Srinagar.

Non-Violent
May 20

Srinagar

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq led APHC-M, led a large rally on the eve of the assassination anniversary of Molvi Mohammad Farooq, in Old City in Srinagar after Friday prayers. Soon after the Friday prayers were over, Mirwaiz took out a rally from historical Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta which was attended by large number of people and his party workers. The rally passed through Gojwara, Islamia College and concluded at Hawal where Mirwaiz attended the flag raising ceremony of his party and paid respects to his father and other people killed on May 21, 1990. Though the rally remained peaceful but some youths waved flags of IS and LeT. Shortly after the conclusion of rally, hundreds of youths resorted to heavy stone-pelting on SFs at Saraf Kadal ensuing clashes between the two sides. The Police retaliated by firing dozens of teargas shells and pepper grenades but the stone-throwers re-grouped and continued throwing stones.

Violent
May 26

Kashmir valley

A shutdown was observed in Kashmir valley against the proposal of State Government to establish separate colonies for migrant Pandits and retired Sainiks. Most of the shops, commercial establishments, educational institutes and petrol pumps remained closed in the summer capital here while public transport largely remained off the roads. However, private vehicles plied normally. The call for shutdown was given jointly by both the factions of APHC and JKLF. The Police and paramilitary CRPF personnel were deployed in sensitive parts of Srinagar city, an official said. However, no untoward incident occurred during the shutdown. The Police had additionally detained JKLF chairman Yasin Malik on May 25, and house arrested other separatist leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The separatists have also called for protests on May 27, against the proposals of Pandit and Sainik colonies. The shutdown was also observed in all other parts of the Valley including south and north Kashmir Districts but the situation remained peaceful and there was no major incident of law and order violation.

Non-Violent
July 8 Jammu and Kashmir

Asking people to attend the funeral procession of Burhan, chairman APHC-G, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, called for complete shutdown on July 9. The shutdown was also called by Mirwaiz Omar Farooq of APHC-M and JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik. As precautionary measures authorities have put several separatist leaders including Geelani, Mirwaiz and Malik under house arrest.

Non-Violent
July 15

Jammu and Kashmir

Government announced to continue curfew like restrictions across Kashmir valley for July 16, after separatists called for strike and fresh protests. The curfew was announced soon after the separatists called for three day strike and protests in Kashmir over the killings of protesters. A joint statement issued by APHC leaders, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik, said that they have extended protests and complete shutdown for next 72 hours starting from July 16 morning till July 18 evening.

Non-Violent
July 18

Srinagar

The separatists have meanwhile extended the strike across Kashmir against the killing in the protests till July 22. A joint statement issued in Srinagar, by the Chairmen of both the factions of APHC - Geelani-led APHC-G and Mirwaiz-led APHC-M, and JKLF chairman Yasin Malik, said, "As such in continuation with the protest program on July 19th and 20th there will be a complete shutdown and July 20th will be observed as black day. On 21st July, shutdown will continue till 2 pm. Again there will be a complete shutdown on Friday, the 21st of July and post Friday prayers peaceful protest will be held in all mosques across the State."

Statement
July 20

Srinagar

The separatists extended the strike call till July 25. In a joint statement issued by the Chairmen of both the factions of APHC - Geelani-led APHC-G and Mirwaiz-led APHC-M and JKLF chairman Yasin Malik said: "There would be relaxation in shutdown on Thursday (July 21) from 2 pm till evening. Complete shutdown would be observed on Friday (July 22), Saturday (July 23), Sunday (July 24) and on Monday (July 25) people from different parts of the Valley would march towards Anantnag."

Statement
July 24

Srinagar

Chairmen of both the factions of APHC - Geelani-led APHC-G and Mirwaiz-led APHC-M and JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik in a joint Statement, extended the strike call till July 29. The statement said that on Monday, July 25, there would be march to Anantnag, on Tuesday, July 26, complete shutdown would be observed till 2 pm after which there will be a relaxation so that people are able to purchase essential commodities and in the evening between 8 pm and 9 pm complete blackout will be observed. "On Wednesday, July 27, they have called for Kulgam march. On Thursday July 28, a complete shutdown and peaceful protests and in the evening between 8 pm and 9 pm complete blackout will be observed .On Friday July 29, people have been asked to observe shut down and march towards Jamia Masjid Srinagar", the statement added.

Statement
July 25 Anantnag District

Police foiled 'Anantnag march' of separatists' by arresting Chairmen of both the factions of APHC - Geelani-led APHC-G and Mirwaiz-led APHC-M. The separatists had called for the march against the killing of more than 16 'protestors' in Anantnag in violence in the aftermath of killing of HM 'commander' Burhan Wani on July 8, 2016. Police in the afternoon detained APHC-G Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani outside his residence at Hyderpora when he tried to take out a protest march to Anantnag. Police also detained APHC-M Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq when he tried to defy restrictions and march towards Anantnag from his residence in Nageen.

Non-Violent
July 27 Srinagar city

Government re-imposed curfew in parts of Srinagar after massive protests broke out in the city on July 26, following lifting of curfew that remained in force since the killing of HM 'commander', Burhan Wani on July 8. Police detained chairmen of both the factions of APHC after they tried to carry out a protest march to Kulgam District. Police detained Geelani-led APHC-G chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani outside his residence at Hyderpora when he tried to carry out protest march to Kulgam in South Kashmir and shifted to Humhama Police Station. Mirwaiz-led APHC-M, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was also detained and taken into custody as he tried to carry out a protest march to Kulgam.

Non-Violent
July 29 Srinagar city

Over 130 persons, including 50 Police and SF personnel, were injured in clashes that broke out across Kashmir amid strict curfew in Srinagar city and other major towns of the Valley as Police and SFs foiled separatist march to Srinagar's Jamia Masjid. Separatists had asked people to march towards Jamia Masjid in old city's Nowhatta area, but authorities imposed strict curfew in Srinagar city and major towns of Kashmir valley. Police detained separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Omar Farooq as they tried to take out protest marches towards Jamia Masjid from their residences in Hyderpora and Nageen respectively.

Violent
August 3

Srinagar

The APHC-G chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani and APHC-M chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq held sit-in outside their respective residences in Hyderpora and Nageen in Srinagar. Reports of such sit-ins by people were also received from several parts of the Valley. A Police spokesman said that 15 incidents of stone pelting were reported across the Valley. "These incidents were reported from Srinagar, Kulgam, Sopore, Shopian, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Budgam and Awantipora", he said. The spokesman said that 40 Police and SF personnel and 12 people were injured in these clashes.

Violent
August 4

Srinagar

APHC-G Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani and APHC-M Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq remained under house arrest their respective residences in Hyderpora and Nageen in Srinagar. The separatists have issued fresh strike and protest programme this evening for one week beginning from August 6 to August 12.

Non-Violent
August 5

Srinagar

Three protesters were killed and over 350 including over 100 Police and Para-military personnel were injured in fresh violence that broke out across Kashmir, as SFs foiled separatist's march to Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar amid curfew. The authorities imposed strict curfew in most parts of Kashmir to foil a separatist's march to Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar and detained APHC-G chairmen, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and APHC-M Mirwaiz Umar Farooq outside their residences in Hyderpora and Nageen in Srinagar respectively.

Violent
August 10

Kulgam District

A protest rally was held at Qoimoh area of Kulgam District, which was addressed by APHC-G chairmen, Syed Ali Shah Geelani on telephone. Another rally was held at Padgampora in Pulwama.

Non-Violent
August 17

Srinagar

Police foiled separatist march to UNMOGIP office in Srinagar by imposing strict curfew and detained APHC leaders who were trying to lead protest marches. Authorities imposed strict curfew and shut down all roads leading to UN office in Srinagar to foil the UN march called by separatists' leaders. The chairman of APHC-G, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and the chairman of APHC-M, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were detained by Police outside their residences in Hyderpora and Nageen respectively when they attempted to march towards the UN Military Observers Group in Indian and Pakistan office at Sonwar in Srinagar.

Non-Violent
August 23

Srinagar

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of APHC-M issued a call for help from Pope Francis in the Vatican, the Dalai Lama, the Imam of Kaba, the Shankaracharyas and ambassadors of various countries in New Delhi, as well as the UN, the EU and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation regarding "the urgent and grave situation" in J&K. In a letter, Mirwaiz wrote, "The Hurriyat believes that a war is being waged against us by the 'democratic' Indian state, in total violation of all democratic norms. The security machinery of India has embarked upon the strategy of ruthlessly crushing us and our resistance."

Non-Violent
August 26

Srinagar

In Srinagar to foil Eidgah march, authorities sealed all the roads leading to Eidgah area and continued with strict curfew across Srinagar and more-strictly in Old City by deploying thousands of Police and CRPF personnel. Curfew continued in Batamaloo and Maisuma areas of Civil Lines. Due to stringent curfew, the Friday congregational prayers at Jamia Masjid could not be offered. Despite rains and curfew, hundreds of people took to streets at Dalgate area of Srinagar and tried to march towards Eidgah. The protests were also reported from several parts of the city. However, Police and CRPF deployed at these places foiled them. Police detained APHC-G chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani and chairman of APHC-M, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who tried to march towards Eidgah by defying house arrests. Mirwaiz who was lodged in Nageen was shifted to Chesmashahi later in the evening. This is for the first time Mirwaiz has been arrested.

Non-Violent
August 26

Srinagar

In a bid to break the cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, central agencies have identified 400 local leaders fuelling protests and shared their names with the State Police for an immediate crackdown, including detention under the Public Safety Act. Intelligence officials said the list included overground workers of HM and other terrorist outfits, besides local-level functionaries of TeH, the APHC-G of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, and JeI. "These are primarily local leaders who have been mobilising children as young as 10-12, besides teenagers, to come on the streets and indulge in stone-pelting. Many are overground workers from villages in south Kashmir who shelter terrorists and help with logistics," an officer of the central security establishment said. Action against these core protesters is deemed necessary as similar tactics had helped control street protests and stone pelting in 2010 after a case of fake encounter deaths for which seven Army personnel were convicted.

Non-Violent
September 3

Srinagar

A day ahead of the all-party delegation visit to Jammu & Kashmir, CM Mehbooba Mufti, invited separatists for talks to resolve the Kashmir conflict. Reaching out formally to the separatists through a letter, Mehbooba asked JKLF, the three APHC factions, National Front and JeI to engage with the 30 member all-party delegation, who she said represented both the Government and the people of India. Mehbooba, however, underlined that she was inviting them for talks as the president of PDP. "My party has always believed that the Hurriyat Conference is a stakeholder in the peace... and prosperity of the state," she wrote, hoping that the separatists would accept her offer and "indicate a time and place" of their "convenience for an exchange of ideas with the delegation."

Non-Violent
September 26

Kishtwar District

Four persons including APHC leaders and separatists have already been arrested by Police for provoking the youth to take to protests in support of Kashmir unrest. Curfew was imposed in Kishtwar following protests by the people after Police arrested the separatists.

Non-Violent
September 30

Srinagar

Authorities sealed city centre Lal Chowk to foil protest march by separatists even as curfew, restrictions and shutdown paralysed life in Kashmir for 84th day. Authorities sealed Lal Chowk and imposed curfew and restrictions in Srinagar to foil the protest march called by the separatist leaders of the APHC Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik. Lal Chowk and its adjoining areas were sealed last night and Police and Para- Military Forces were patrolling the areas to foil separatist march. The old city areas were also sealed with concertina wires and mobile bunkers were put at vantage points to prevent movement of people and traffic.

Non-Violent
October 13 Shopian District

Clashes erupted when Police and CRPF personnel raided house of APHC leader Mohammad Yousuf Falahi in Chitragam village in Shopian District. Hundreds of people came out of their homes to protest against the raid and Police fired teargas and pellets to disperse off the protestors. Falahi has been holding and addressing protest rallies ever since July and is on the run because of the Police raids. Protests and stone pelting was also reported from Mulu village in Shopian where few protesters were injured in SFs action. Clashes erupted in Tahab village of Pulwama in south Kashmir after SFs arrested three people on charges of stone pelting. SFs fired teargas to foil the protests.

Violent
October 25

Srinagar

Chairman of the APHC-M, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the separatist leadership in Kashmir is not against any dialogue or engagement process and asked the GoI to accept Kashmir as a political dispute. Mirwaiz while addressing a press conference, shortly after meeting a five-member civil society delegation led by former Union External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha at his Nigeen residence in Srinagar, said "our biggest issue is that the Government of India wants to change the perspective or dilute it by terming it as a law and order problem or security issue or by talking about incentives". The moderate separatist leader said that till Kashmir is accepted as a dispute and a process initiated between all the parties towards a final resolution, the uncertainty in Jammu and Kashmir, in some shape, will continue and its impact will remain on the whole subcontinent. Mirwaiz, who was released on October 24, from Cheshmashahi sub-jail after being detained there since August 27, said he talked to Syed Ali Shah Geelani - who heads APHC-G - over phone. He said that the separatist leadership including Geelani and Yasin Malik are not against dialogue.

Non-Violent
November 6

Srinagar

The three separatist leaders who have been calling for protests and shutdowns in Kashmir since the killing of HM 'commander' Burhan Wani on July 8, 2016, have called for a meeting on November 8 during which they may decide respite from daily strikes. The three leaders - Chairman of APHC-G, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman of APHC-M, Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq, and chief of JKLF, Mohammad Yasin Malik, - held a meeting at the residence of Geelani for the first time in four months and discussed the situation in Kashmir. These leaders have been issuing strike and protest programmes for last four months but they met for the 'first time'. The leaders rejected any economic package and stressed for political resolution of Jammu and Kashmir issue.

Non-Violent
November 8

Srinagar

The meeting called by separatist leaders at the residence of chairman of APHC-G, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, on November stressed for relief from the daily strikes. However, there was no immediate response from the leaders.

Non-Violent
December 2

Baramulla District

A court Baramulla District warned an absconding APHC-G leader of 'coercive action' if he didn't appear before it on December 28. Judicial Magistrate, Arvind Sharma, concluded that the warrants against Abdul Gani Bhat alias Gani Guroo, resident of Baba Raza locality of Sopore, Baramulla District, accused under section 25 of Police Act were issued and the said warrants returned unexecuted. The court directed the accused Hurriyat leader, who has been actively organizing anti-India protests, to remain present before the court of law on December 28 or face 'coercive action' if he continues to skip the court.

Non-Violent
December 5

Lal Chowk / Srinagar

SFs foiled Lal Chowk march of separatists by imposing restrictions in the city centre and detaining leaders. The roads leading towards Lal Chowk were sealed off by Police and CRPF by erecting barricades and laying concertina wires. No vehicle or pedestrian were allowed to cross these barricades that were set up from multiple sides including Court Road, Residency Road, Amira Kadal Bridge, Palladium Cinema and Abi Guzar. However, there were no restrictions in any other part of the city. Apprehending protests, large number of Police and CRPF men were deployed in Old City areas, Maisuma and Habba Kadal. Due to tight security arrangements, there was less movement of pedestrians and vehicles in these areas. In view of the call for Lal Chowk march, APHC-M chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and APHC-G chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani were put under house arrest at their Nigeen and Hyderpora residences respectively. The JKLF chief, Yasin Malik, however, evaded arrest. Malik along with dozens of JKLF activists took out a protest march from the Dastgeer Sahab shrine and attempted to march towards Lal Chowk but Police deployed there stopped them and whisked away Malik and few of his supporters in a Police vehicle. The other demonstrators were chased away by Police. Police said minor incidents of stone-pelting were reported from Rekka Chowk Batamaloo and Noorbagh. "The stone-pelters were dispersed by using mild force," said a Police official. He said elsewhere the situation was peaceful and no attempt to march towards Lal Chowk was made by anyone.

Non-Violent
December 23

Tral area / Pulwama District

Normal life remained paralysed in Kashmir, due to a strike called by separatists while Police detained JKLF chairman and several of his supporters. The protest call was given by the separatist leadership including APHC-G chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, APHC-M chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and JKLF chief, Mohammad Yasin Malik in their joint statements. People took out a protest rally after the Friday prayers ended at Khankah Faiz Panah in Tral area in Pulwama District. The protesters raised slogans against Government. Police detained scores of JKLF activists along with its chairman, Malik, after they tried to march towards Lal Chowk. As soon as the Friday congregational prayers ended at Sarai Bala Masjid, Malik along with scores of his activists carried out a protest march. As soon the JKLF activists tried to march towards Lal Chowk, Police detained him along with his activists.

Non-Violent
December 28

Sopore Town / Baramulla District

Police arrested a 'wanted' leader of hardline faction of APHC, Abdul Gani Bhat, from Sopore Town of North Kashmir's Baramulla District. An official said Police arrested Bhat alias Gani Guroo of Baba Raza locality of Sopore from local court in Sopore. The official said that the Hurriyat leader, also said to be close aide of separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani, has been lodged in Sopore Police Station. The arrested Hurriyat leader was wanted as he was involved in organizing anti-India protests since July 8 and was evading Police raids since last four months. Several warrants were issued by a court in Baramulla against Guroo as several cases are lodged against him.

Non-Violent

 

 

 

 

 
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