October 2022

Waris Fayaz

Baramulla, Oct 28 : A 25-year-old youth died in a road accident in Drung area of Tangmarg in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said here on Friday.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the youth identified as Saqlain Rashid son of Abdul Rashid of Zanigam Berwaah was critically injured when he lost control over his bike.

Soon after the incident, the injured was rushed to a nearby health facility where doctors declared him dead on arrival, he said.

After medical legal formalities, the body of the deceased was handed over to family for last rites, official added.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and a case has been registered—(KNO)

Waris Fayaz

Kupwara, Oct 27 : Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara, Altaf Ahmed Khan on Thursday suspended five officers for failing to attend the B2V4 training programme.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that five officers were suspended for their non seriousness and non compliance of orders in discharging their duties with regard to the assignment back to village phase IV (B2V4) programme.

The suspended officers include Dr. Qaiser Ganaie Wani of Sheep Husbandry, Mazaz Ahmad Mir of Education Department, Abdul Rashid Dar of Education Department, Reyaz Ahmad Tawheedi of Education Department and Dr. Muneer Ahmad of Higher Education Department.

In an order, a copy of which a copy lies with the KNO, it has been said that “vide this office order ADDCK/B2V) 2676-90 dated 20.10.2022, you were appointed as Visiting Officers for B2V4 in following Panchayats.”

“Despite prior intimation you failed to attend the training program scheduled for 1st phase visiting officers today on 27.10.2022. After trying to contact you telephonically your contact number was either switch off or call was not responded. It shows your non seriousness towards your legitimate duties in discharging the important assignment of B2V4 program.”

It shows your non seriousness towards your legitimate duties in discharging the important assignment of B2V4 program, the order reads, adding that “for your callous attitude and non compliance of order you are as such placed under suspension with immediate effect with the direction to report DC office tomorrow at 10:00 am share.”—(KNO)

Srinagar, Oct 27 : In the fourth phase, a local Non-Government Organization (NGO), ‘We the helping hands’ have organized the marriage ceremony of 31 couples in Srinagar on Thursday, achieving the target of solemnizing the marriage of 150 couples this year.

Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Umar Wani, Chairman of the NGO, said that in the mass marriage today, at least 31 couples from different areas of Kashmir tied a nuptial knot.

“We had set a target of solemnizing the marriage of 150 couples this year. Alhamdulillah, we have achieved the target in the fourth phase today,” he said, adding that they are expecting to increase the target to 200 in the next year.

“We have no sponsor, but the crowd funding is the only source for us to solemnize the marriages,” he said

He also appealed to people to make Nikkah ceremony simple to promote simple marriage in Kashmir, saying that it is unfortunate that the people don’t shy away from wrong and non-permissible habits, but have been showing reluctance to promote and accept the culture of simple Nikkah.

Shabir Ahmad Zaadu, one of the grooms from Magam, said that he was not in a condition to get married and one of his friends suggested getting in touch with the NGO for tying the knot.

Another person from Sumbal Nowgam in Bandipora, said that the customs created by the people are pushing the poor and downtrodden section of the society to the wall, but it is the time when the people should follow and promote simple Nikkah so that the poor could heave a sigh of relief—(KNO)

Waris Fayaz

Pattan, Oct 27 : A 48-year-old man was crushed to death by a running train in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said here on Thursday.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a man died on the spot after a train from Banihal to Baramulla hit him near the Hamray section.

They identified him as Ghulam Nabi Parry son of Ghulam Mohammad of Andergam Pattan.

His body was taken to hospital, they said, adding that after the completion of medico—legal formalities, it would be handed over to the legal heirs for last rites.

Meanwhile, a police official told KNO that a case in this regard has been registered and further investigation has been taken up—(KNO)

Srinagar, Oct 27 : A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant has been arrested during an encounter that broke out in Wanseeran area of Taripora woods in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday.

A police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that acting on specific information regarding presence of militants in Wanseeran Taripora jungle area of PS Sheeri, District Baramulla, joint teams of Police, Army 52 RR, 46 RR and 53 Bn CRPF launched cordon and search operation in the area.

During search the militants taking refuge in the said area fired upon the search party, which was retaliated triggering off an encounter, police said, adding that in the ensuing encounter, one jawan of 52 RR got injured and was evacuated for medical treatment, who later on attained martyrdom.

“One militant of LeT namely Nisar Ahmad Bhat S/O Mohd Akbar Bhat R/O Shrakwara Kreeri, District Baramulla was apprehended alive.” police said, adding that another militant of LeT, Usman of Pakistan, who is wanted in various cases, is being pursued.

One modified AKS 74u, one magazine, 28 rounds among other incriminating materials have been recovered from the apprehended militant, the statement said.

In this regard, police said that a case under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Sheeri and investigation taken up—(KNO)

Waris Fayaz

Baramulla, Oct 26 : A “journalist” among two were held on Wednesday in a case of alleged assault on a senior official at his office in Baramulla, an official said.

The official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that two more persons were arrested in a case pertaining to alleged assault of Assistant Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Baramulla by people at his office during duty hours.

He said that a journalist resident of Chinnad Sangrama in Baramulla was held for instigating the mob against the department and manhandling of the senior official and employees at the department in Baramulla.

So far, six people have been arrested in the case and further investigations are going on, the official added.

On Tuesday Assistant Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Baramulla and his employees were assaulted by a few goons and four people were arrested on spot.

Following the incident, employees staged a protest demanding action against the accused.

The employees had alleged that the violent incident was carried out at the behest of a so-called journalist who owns a shop in Sopore and is a resident of Chinnad Sangrama—(KNO)

Baramulla, Oct 26 : An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Wanseeran Taripora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday.

An official told the news agency, that the encounter broke out when joint teams of forces launched a search operation in the area.

“During a search operation, as the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired indiscriminately upon them, which was retaliated to, leading to an encounter,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kashmir zone police in a Tweet also confirmed that the encounter broke out in Wanseeran Taripora village.

“Encounter has started at Wanseeran Taripora area of #Baramulla. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” police tweeted—(KNO)

Srinagar, Oct 26 : A militant was killed along the Line of Control in Sudpora area of Kupwara district on Wednesday, police said here.

Kashmir zone police, as per the news agency, on its official Twitter handle informed that a foreign militant was killer near LoC in Kupwara.

Police said that arms and ammunition was also recovered while search was going on in the area.

“One foreign #terrorist killed in Sudpora near LoC in #Kupwara. #Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. Search going on. Further details shall follow,” police tweeted—(KNO)

Srinagar, Oct 25 : A 24-year-old Yawar Wani is using the power of social media to promote Kashmir’s scenic beauty.

Hailing from Mujgund in Srinagar outskirts is taking the internet by storm through his vlogs, as people across the world watch videos on YouTube and other social media platforms.

He told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that he started his journey by making random vlogs last year but within a short time his subscribers have crossed 100k.

Wani said that his friends and relatives used to troll him for being a vlogger as they thought that uploading videos on YouTube is not any sort of profession but an act of weirdness.

“There was a stage when I thought of giving up but my inner conscience never allowed me to do so”, he added.

But, according to him, his parents supported him in his journey.

“Our youth have immense talent, they shouldn’t lose hope. Nothing can stop you from achieving what you have wished for and keep struggling and shining,” Wani said—(KNO)

Waris Fayaz

Sopore, Oct 25 : A residential house and a Masjid were gutted in a midnight blaze in Sopore village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, leaving three families homeless.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a massive fire damaged a double-storey residential house while partial damage was reported to a local Masjid at Izzat Shah Colony in Sopore’s Tarzoo village.

He said two firemen identified as Ali Mohammad Reshi and Wajad Ahmad Dar also received minor injuries while dousing the flames.

The cause of fire is being ascertained, however, preliminary investigation reveals that the fire broke out due to a short circuit.

Meanwhile, the locals urged the government to provide assistance to the fire affected families so that they could heave a sigh of relief—(KNO)