Gool, Jammu and Kashmir

Gool is a Sub-Division in Ramban district of Indian Administered Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated 52 kilometres from Ramban and around 180 km from Jammu Bus stand. Kashmiri language is mainly spoken by the people of Gool. The beauty of nature is also seen in Gool in Chenab Valley. It falls in Gool-Gulabgarh area of the Chenab Valley. It is surrounded by mountains. Muslims are in the majority. Gool has its own market. It is a developing town.

Gool
Tehsil
Gool
Location in Jammu and Kashmir
Gool
Gool (India)
Coordinates: 33.26°N 74.99°E / 33.26; 74.99
CountryIndia
Union TerritoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictRamban
Elevation
1,555 m (5,102 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total4,315
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Kashmiri, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
182144

Transportation

Gool lies 52 km from Ramban.Transportation services are available from Jammu to Gool. Ramban to Gool

Ramban firing incident

The Ramban firing incident refers to the shooting on a protesting crowd of Kashmiri people by J&K police local SHO on 18 July 2013 in the Dharam area of Gool, Ramban district, Jammu & Kashmir. Four people were killed (including Manzoor Ahmed Shan, Javed Manhas) and 44 were injured, according to official sources, although residents claimed that six had been killed.[1][2]

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References
  1. "BSF firing kills 4 in J&K after clash over prayer timing". Hindustan Times. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  2. "Ramban firing: Curfew in major towns of Kashmir". @businessline. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2018.


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