January 2023

Anantnag, Jan 27: Congress leader and Member Parliament Rahul Gandhi Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of a big security lapse at Jawahar Tunnel stating that police were missing to control the crowd that had come to his reception.

“When we crossed from Navyug Tunnel at Qazigund, there was a huge crowd for my reception. But there was not a single police man to manage or control the crowd. My security guards advised me not to go ahead,” Rahul said addressing a press conference at Khanabal, Anantnag, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). “It is very difficult for me to go against what my security guards advise me.”

He said that he was hopeful that security arrangements would be elaborate for his future programs that includes his culmination rally at Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office in Srinagar where he is supposed to unfurl the tri-colour on January 30 and address a mega rally.

He said Yatra will continue and will conclude in Srinagar as per Schedule. Speaking on the occasion, senior Congress leader Jai Ram Ramesh said that Rahul was supposed to walk 16 kms today but he could walk only 4 kms due to breach of security. He said that administration must ensure proper security for the Bharat Jodo Yatra in the days ahead, especially when it reaches Srinagar.

He said due to the wrong policies of BJP and RSS, India as a nation is falling apart and the Yatra is an effort to bring the folks together. Ramesh said that BJY has nothing to do with the election politics as of now. “We keep on stating that there are two ways: one that of BJP and RSS and another that of Congress which is the Gandhian way.”

Meanwhile, several Congress leaders have also alleged security lapse in Banihal and Qazigund during Bharat Jodo Yatra on Friday.

J&K UT administration failed to provide security to Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi. Security lapses indicate unfair & unprepared attitude of UT administration,” tweets Rajani Patil, Congress incharge J&K and Ladakh.

“The sudden withdrawal of security personnel from the D-area has caused a serious security breach at the #BharatJodoYatra at Banihal, Kashmir.

Who ordered this? The authorities responsible must answer for this lapse & take appropriate steps to prevent such incidents in future,” tweeted another congress leader K C Venugopal.

“J&K UT Administration failed to provide security to #BharatJodoYatra led by Shri @RahulGandhi Security lapses indicate unfair & unprepared attitude of UT administration,” J&K congress tweeted.

Notably, the Yatra resumed after two days from Banihal, the home town of JKPCC president where hundreds of people were present to welcome Congress leaders. He was joined by former CM of J&K and NC Vice Omar Abdullah in Banihal.

Omar while reacting to the security lapse said that he witnessed that outer layer of security vanished suddenly.

“I’m witness to this. The outer ring of the cordon which was maintained by J&K police simply vanished within minutes of @RahulGandhi starting to walk. We had just crossed into Kashmir from Jammu & were looking forward to the 11 KM walk but unfortunately it had to be cancelled,” he tweeted.

Rahul was welcomed by several party leaders including former JKPCC president G A Mir at the entrance of the tunnel from Qazigund side along with hundreds of workers.

He was joined by PDP leaders and workers led by PDP spokesperson Suhail Bhukhari as well.

POLICE DENIES SECURITY LAPSE: Jammu and Kashmir police said there was no security lapse at all in the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

In a statement, issued to the KNO, a police spokesman said police was not consulted before taking any decision on discontinuing the Yatra after conducting 1 Km Yatra by the organisers.

Police also said only authorised persons as identified by organisers & frisked crowd was allowed inside towards the route of Yatra.

“Organisers & managers of BJY did not intimate about large gathering from Banihal joining the Yatra, which thronged near the starting point?,” it said. It further said full security arrangements were in place including 15 Coys of CAPFs and 10 Coys of JKP, comprising ROPs and QRTs, route domination, lateral deployment and SFs were deployed for high-ridge and other deployments.

“JKP was not consulted before taking any decision on discontinuation of Yatra after conducting 1 km Yatra by organizers. Rest of the Yatra continued peacefully. There was no security lapse at all. We will provide fool-proof security,” the police said—(KNO)

Waris Fayaz, Sopore, Jan 27 : A 16-year-old boy has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death in Sangrampora Batapora locality of Sopore town in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said here on Friday evening

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a boy (name withheld) hanged himself to death at his residence in Sangrampora Batapora area of Sopore town.

They said that he was rushed to SDH Sopore where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Meanwhile, a police official told KNO that they have taken the cognizance of the incident and started the further investigations into the matter—(KNO)

Srinagar, Jan 27: Former chief minister and National Conference vice president, Omar Abdullah Friday joined Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra in Banihal area of Ramban district.

Reports reaching the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that Omar Abdullah joined the Yatra at Banihal while several J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) leaders are presently waiting in Qazigund to join the Yatra.

Reports said former JKPCC president, Ghulam Ahmad Mir and vice president Raman Bhalla are among the leaders who join the Yatra in Qazigund.

The yatra would enter Kashmir today after it resumed from Banihal this morning and would pass through Vessu area of Anantnag—(KNO)

Bandipora Jan 26: The Republic Day Celebrations were held across the District Bandipora which witnessed overwhelming public participation.

Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr. Owais Ahmed unfurled the flag at mini Secretariat Bandipora.

Addressing the participants, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted various aspects of Republic Day Celebrations and threw light on the essence of Republic Day, adoption of Constitution, rights available to citizens and duties of citizens towards nation.

The National Flag unfurling ceremony at mini Secretariat was attended by ADC Bandipora Waseem Raja, ACR Bandipora Parvaiz Rahim besides other senior officers and officials from District Administration.

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 26: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole unfurled the National Flag and took the salute from CRPF contingent at the office premises today to celebrate 74th Republic Day, here.

The unfurling of tricolor was followed by the National Anthem.

Meanwhile, the Div Com extended Republic Day greetings to the officers of Divisional Administration and security who were present on the occasion.

Among others present on the occasion were Additional Commissioner Kashmir Qazi Sarwar, Additional Commissioner Kashmir Abid Hussain Kira, police officers and other officers and staff of Div Com office.

Jammu,Jan 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings and felicitations to the people on the occasion of 74th Republic Day.

In a message, the Lt Governor said: “I extend warm greetings to all. I convey my special greetings to members of Jammu Kashmir Police, Armed Forces, CAPFs and emergency responders. I also wish and congratulate all our sportspersons who have participated and won laurels for Jammu Kashmir”.

On this day in 1950, by adopting the values and ideals enshrined in the Constitution, the architects of our country had embarked on a journey to create a society based on justice, brotherhood and equality. This seven-decade-long developmental journey is a living example of our inclusive ideology, national unity, hard work and dynamism, added the Lt Governor.

We pay tribute to the farmers, scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers, tribals, litterateurs, artists, businessmen, workers, youth and women who have infused new energy into Jammu Kashmir and ensured inclusive and sustainable development, the Lt Governor said.

The Lt Governor also paid homage to the founding fathers and the freedom fighters who made supreme sacrifice for the unity and integrity of our Country.

Srinagar, Jan 25, JK Revolution: In what could be termed as a joyous moment for the parents, the father and mother of police officer, Shabir Ahmad Khan were seen piping their son on his elevation to next rank.

The officer has also shared the video of the piping ceremony by his parents on twitter.

In a 1:20 minute video clip, Shabir Khan was seen saluting his parents before the piping ceremony following which both his mother and father held the piping ceremony of their son in presence of the other officers.

“The moons , the Suns and all my Stars dedicated to both of you, Mummy and baba #Superintedentofpolice,” Shabir Khan tweeted—(JK Revolution)

Srinagar, Jan 25: DIG Sujit Kumar is among J&K Police officers to receive Award of Jammu and Kashmir Police Medal for meritorious service on the occasion of the Republic day 2023.

The police officers according to an order, a copy of which lies with the Kashmir Scroll who are going to receive J&K police medal for meritorious service include DIG Sujit Kumar, DIG M Suleman Choudhary, SSP Samir Rekhi, SSP Zahid Naseem Manhas, DySP Vishal Manhas, and Inspector Deshbir Singh. (JK REVOLUTION)

JK Revolution, 23 Jan:- There is no force more powerful than a woman who determined to rise. This was proven by Mubeen Fatima daughter of Abdul Sattar resident of Upper Thathar, Bantalab who qualified the Combined Competitive Examination of Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), with a rank of 154, the results of which were declared on Friday by JKPSC. Qualifying the prestigious JKAS exams was not a cakewalk for her.

Talking to Financial Explorer, Mubeen said that she did her graduation from G.G.M Science College in 2017. “While I was in 4th Semester of B.Sc I got married. I was just 20 years old at that time. I continued my studies and completed graduation in 2018. I had my daughter in April of the same year then in 2018 itself I took admission for the post graduation in Botany in Jammu University. My husband divorced me in 2019 pronouncing the triple talaq digitally,” Mubeen said.

It is very difficult to imagine the kind of trauma she would have felt at the time of divorce. What would be her mental state at that time? She had complete support of her parents and family members throughout this.
Mubeen proved right the proverb “Where there is a will there is a way”. She decided to work hard to fulfill her long pending dream, a dream very few would have believed in. She completed her post graduation in 2020 and then started preparing for the civil services. It is obvious that the society did not appreciate the decision and made fun of her but a successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her. But now, when Mubeen has cleared the JKAS exams she has at one go given a befitting reply to people who think after marriage and kids a woman life is over. She has become an example for lakhs of girls who are taught that when they are either married or have kids they should concentrate only on them and forget about their own dreams and aspirations. Mubeen story is an example that if you have a dream in your heart, you should never give up on it no matter what changes in your life and what circumstances have been. (JK Revolution)