October 2002
Bomb Explosion in Kashmir - 2002-10-19
A bomb explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir resulted in one police officer's death and 15 injuries, attributed to a suspected separatist. Concurrently, cross-border fire between Indian…
Following the Failure of Kashmiri Parties to Form a Local Government
The Indian federal government has assumed direct control over Jammu and Kashmir after local political parties failed to establish a government. The former Chief Minister,…
India Views Kashmir Elections as a Victory
India held elections in Kashmir, with about half of eligible voters participating despite violence and calls for a boycott from separatists. The elections are seen…
Final Stage of Elections in Kashmir - 2002-10-08
In the final stage of the parliamentary elections in Kashmir, an attack by Muslim militants resulted in the deaths of 3 police officers and 1…
Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir Participate in Fourth and Final Round of Parliamentary Elections - 2002-10-08
Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir are casting their ballots in the final round of parliamentary elections amid heightened security due to previous violence. Approximately 80,000 security…
A Commander of an Islamic Extremist Group in Kashmir, India, Arrested; Eight Muslim Militants Killed
A senior commander of the Islamic extremist group Al-Umur Al-Mujahideen was arrested in Kashmir, India, while eight militants were killed by Indian forces attempting to…
Voting in Today's Elections in Kashmir, India Has Concluded - 2002-10-01
Voting in Kashmir's elections ended amid violence from suspected Islamic militants, resulting in multiple casualties including soldiers and civilians. The Indian government reported a 41%…