Muslims seek refuge from Hindu extremists in mosque in IOK
Pakistan, Feb. 18 -- The situation continues to be tense in Jammu for the third consecutive day on Sunday as more than 2000 people have taken shelter in a mosque in Bathindi area in Jammu, fearing attacks from Hindu extremists. It merits a mention that the conflict in the region escalated after nearly 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and many others injured when terrorists targeted a convoy with a car bomb at Awantipora in Pulwama. Later, militant outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad assumed responsibility for the attack, reported as the worst ever on security forces in the state. A resident of Bhatindi, Nouman Manzoor, said, "Over 2000 people are stationed at Makkah Masjid in Bathindi right now and more people are pouring in...
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