Jammu & Kashmir

Waris Fayaz

Sopore, Oct 08 : At least two apple storage sheds were reduced to ashes due to a fire that broke out in Goripora locality Bomai in Sopore area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that fire broke out in Goripora Bomai today afternoon and in the incident two apple storage shed were destroyed.

He said that soon after the incident fire tenders and police reached to the spot to douse off the flames, however, two apple storage sheds were gutted before the fire could be put off.

The official added that preliminary investigation suggested that the fire was caused due to an electrical short circuit—(KNO)

Srinagar, Oct 08 : Special Investigation Unit in its continuous investigation in different ULPA cases, after Pampore and Kulgam districts, conducted searches in the suspected houses in Srinagar district on Saturday.

In a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said that searched were conducted in Sheeraz Colony Ganie Near Ration Ghat Soura & Shalbaf Mohalla New Colony Jinab Sahab Anchar Soura in case FIR No 50/2022 U/S 307,302 IPC 7/27AAct 16,18,20 ULA of PS Soura.

The statement reads that the raids were aimed to investigate the terror cases and to create pressure among the associates linked with terrorist activities.

“These raids are conducted with the help of Administration and concerned Police Station after getting proper search warrants from the Special competent Courts.”

It reads that it is worth to mention that such raids are made under advisory from senior formations of J&K Police department and need to conduct on the basis of technical and scientific grounds so as to conclude UL(P)A cases in the interest of justices.

“These raids are carried out to dismantle and disturb the emerged nexus between terrorists and their associates. During the course of the raids by SIU, various incriminating material were recovered and being investigated.”

It added that these raids will continue in future also, for the logical conclusion of all UL(P) A cases—(KNO)

Srinagar, Oct 06 : Amid confusion regarding the exams of lower class students, the School Education Department on Thursday said that it will most likely conduct it in March and official orders in this regard are expected this week.
According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) said, “Most likely, all the exams from Classes 1-9 are going to be held in the month of March.”

“We have submitted our proposal to the government and we expect that within one or two days we expect the official orders,” he said—(KNO)

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Baramulla, Oct 05 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday said that Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in a transparent manner once the final voter list and other preparations are completed.

He also lashed out at National Conference and PDP stating that Abdullah and Sons and Mufti and Co are responsible for the killing of 42000 people in J&K. Addressing a massive rally at Baramulla district of northern Kashmir, Shah said that elections in J&K will be held in a transparent manner once the formalities like completion of final voter list and other preparations are completed. “Process is on and preparations are in full swing,” he said, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

Taking a jibe at NC and PDP, Shah said that Abdullah and Sons and Mufti and Co. are responsible for the killing of 42000 people as these families did politics for their personal gains and left people suffering.

“These families looted J&K resources for their personal benefit and did nothing for the common man,” he said.

Shah said that Baramulla was once a hotbed of militancy and militant related activities were common here but “today this place is the hot spot of tourists.” “Sprawling Gulmarg, the skiers’ paradise, the shrines and the breath-taking snow-clad mountains of this place are attracting tourists in large numbers,” he said.

He said that without Prime Minister Narendera Modi, development of J&K was impossible. “Today, we have the best roads, rail links, bridges and hospitals,” Shah said, adding that “We have nine medical colleges in J & K besides AIIMS and nursing colleges.” Shah said that Gujjars, Bakerwals, and Paharis will be given due reservation as they were deprived of the benefits of democracy since past 75 years. The Home Minister praised Maqbool Sherwani for his role against Pakistani invaders. He also laid the foundation stone of various power, road and Jal Shakti projects. He said that GoI will talk to youth not Pakistan. “I am ready to talk to the youth of J&K on any issue but not Pakistan,” he said. Shah is in J&K on a 3-day visit and will fly back late this afternoon—(KNO)

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Baramulla, Oct 05 : 46-year-old Muhammad Anwar Khan was the only BJP leader from Kashmir who was present on the stage when Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a massive public rally in north Kashmir’s Baramulla town on Wednesday.

To the surprise of everyone, Anwar Khan was the lone BJP leader from Kashmir who was present on the stage along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

“It is really a matter of honour for me to be present there. I am thankful to Union Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and the party leadership for bestowing me with the honour,” Anwar told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

Khan played a crucial role in mobilizing the crowd for the rally in Baramulla and Wagoora-Kreeri assembly segments.

“I brought thousands of people from Kandi, Sheeri, Wagoora and other adjoining areas for the rally, “Khan said.

The presence of Khan on the stage was seen as a clear indication that the party would field him from Baramulla and won’t back any other politician from the segment.

Khan had survived two militant attacks in the past- one at his paramedical college and another at his Nowgam residence- after he joined BJP.

Khan, who is also a businessman, hails from Cherdari locality falling within the limits of the Baramulla municipal council.

“I come from a political family. My father served as a councillor of Baramulla Municipal Council,” he says, adding that he joined the BJP after 2014.

In the 2014 assembly polls, he filed nomination papers as an independent candidate, but his form was rejected on the grounds that he was a government employee. “Later I resigned from government service and joined BJP,” he said.

He said the crowd turnout in today’s rally was beyond their expectations.

“We were expecting participation of 25000- 30000 people but more than 40000 people turned at the venue,” he said.

Khan said that people of Kashmir have now realized that BJP is the only party, which can fulfil their expectations and make their lives better.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State and DDC chairperson were also present on the stage—(KNO)

Srinagar, Oct 05 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited Gurudwara Chati Patshahi in Rainawari area of Srinagar.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Shah, who is on a 3-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir paid obeisance at Gurudwara Chati Patshahi.

He said that Shah was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha and other senior officials, besides several senior BJP leaders.

Earlier, Shah addressed grand public rally in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district and later he also visited family members of slain cop in Uri—(KNO)

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Handwara, Oct 04 : A temple in Handwara which closed its doors for devotees three decades ago because of militancy and migration of Hindus has been reopened.

Handwara, once home to a high number of Kashmiri Pandits, is again reverberating with the sound of temple bells after 33 long years, as Ganesh Temple has been thrown open for devotees. A special ‘pooja’ was also performed by devotees at the temple.

Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), President Sanatan Dharam Sabha Handwara, Ashok Kumar said, they had prayed last time on March 4, 1990.

He said that they received immense support from the local Muslims in restoring the decades old Temple.

“We were helped and supported by the local Muslim populace. They even came to clean the temple which reflects a great example of oneness and mostly the Kashmiriyat,” Kumar added.

Locals told KNO that before militancy erupted, Muslims often used to be a part of Hindu occasions/festivals and they wanted Hindus to return and settle down permanently.

“We are incomplete without them. The central government must take concrete steps for the return of Kashmiri Hindus,” they added.

Two months ago, they said that they got to know Ramesh and Bitu, the organisers of Ganesh temple started renovating it—(KNO)

Srinagar, Oct 04 : The authorities on Tuesday said that train service between Baramulla and Budgam section will remain suspended on October 05 in view of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Baramulla to address a public rally.

According to a communique, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the train service between Baramulla and Budgam section will remain suspended in connection with the VVIP visit to Baramulla.

The communique reads that the train service has been suspended in view of the present security scenario.

Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a 3-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, is scheduled to address a public rally in Baramulla district tomorrow—(KNO)