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At least a dozen people were questioned by Cyber Police Kashmir on Friday for allegedly sharing the Srinagar acid victim’s photos on social media sites.

An official of Cyber Police said that these people were called for enquiring why they shared Srinagar acid victims pictures on social media handles.

The official said “majority of those summoned for questioning were minors.”

He said they were all released after proper counselling by the Cyber Police officials.

Earlier, Cyber Police appealed to people to refrain from sharing the acid victim’s photo on social media platforms.

In the appeal, police also said those who will be found sharing the sufferers’ images will be taken to task.

The Cyber Police officer reiterated its appeal to people, saying not to share such content on their social media sites especially these sensitive pictures or the victim’s name and address.

The officer said that there are also Supereme Court guidelines that no person can print or publish the victim in print, electronic, social media, etc.

The name of the victim, or even in a remote manner, discloses any facts which can lead to the victim’s being identified and which should make her identity known to the public at large.

Pertinently, scores of people were sharing the pictures of the Srinagar acid victim who was attacked by her “ex-fiance” on Tuesday evening in the Wantpora area when she was returning home from work.

The 24-year-old girl is currently being treated at SMHS Srinagar, where she is battling for her life.

The attack on the 24-year-old girl sparked widespread public outrage, and several political parties, students, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and social activists took to the streets in solidarity with the victim, demanding capital punishment to the accused.

Barring Srinagar and Qazigund, the minimum temperature stayed below freezing point in Kashmir Valley with the famous tourist resort of Gulmarg recording a low of minus 12.0°C on Friday, officials said.

A meteorological department official here told GNS that Gulmarg had 1.6mm of rainfall in 24 hours till 0830 hours today even as it recorded a low of minus 12.0°C against minus 6.0°C on the previous night, he said. The temperature was 4.4°C below normal for this time of the year in the famous resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

Srinagar, the summer capital of the J&K, had 4.8mm of rain while it recorded a low of 1.6°C against last night’s 0.6°C, he said.

Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, had 6mm of rain during the time while it recorded a low of 0.2°C against minus 2.1°C on the previous night, he said.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded 5.5 cms of snowfall and had a low of minus 1.1°C against minus 1.0°C on the previous night, the official said.

Pahalgam, the famous resort in south Kashmir, had 11.1cms of snowfall while it recorded a low of minus 3.4°C against minus 1.7°C on the last night, he said.

Kupwara town in north Kashmir had traces of rain or snowfall during the time while as it recorded a low of minus 0.4°C against 0.4°C on the previous night, the official said.

While the ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day long harshest period of winter ended on January 30, Kashmir is under the grip of the 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ which would be followed by 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’.

Jammu recorded a low of 7.0°C against previous night’s 10.0°C. The temperature was 1.4°C below normal for the J&K’s winter capital during this time of the year, he said.
Banihal recorded a low of 0.0°C, Katra had a minimum of 7.0°C while Bhaderwah recorded a low of 0.0°C, the official said.

Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of minus 13.4°C against last night’s minus 11°C while mercury at automatic station in Kargil settled at minus 14.0°C. Drass, the second coldest place in the world after Siberia, recorded a low of minus 9.3°C against last night’s minus 11.4°C, official said.

The weatherman has forecast “erratic weather” with occasional snowfall at scattered places till February 8.

For the next 24 hours, light rain or snowfall has been forecast at scattered places.

“Light rain and snow is also most likely at scattered places during February 6 to 7,” he said, adding, “Overall, weather likely to remain (erratic) partly to generally cloudy with occasional light snowfall at scattered places till February 8.” (GNS)

The Jammu & Kashmir government has withdrawn all the posts referred to the Public Service Commission (PSC) and Services Selection Board (SSB) before October 31, 2019, for which selections have not been finalized till date.

In a communique, a copy of which is in possession of news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the General Administration Department has informed the PSC and SSB that the administrative council has decided to withdraw all the posts referred to PSC and SSB before 31. 10. 2019 for which selections have not been made till date.

“All posts referred to JKPSC/SSB prior to 31.10.2019, for which selections have not been finalized till date, as also the posts in which there are litigations and the cases are pending in Hon’ble court shall be deemed to have been withdrawn with immediate effect ,” reads the decision of administrative council.

In the letter, the GAD has also directed all the concerned to implement the directions of administrative council in letter and spirit under an intimidation to the GAD—(KNO)

The authorities at Srinagar International Airport on Friday said that flights scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the month of February and March will not operate after 5 pm due to planned repair activities on the runway on these days.

According to a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), a spokesperson said that
they are commencing the Polymer Modified Emulsion work on the entire runway during the months of February and March.

“This is necessary to strengthen the runway for the operation of flight and also to control the wear and tear. This work is planned on all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We will ensure that the flight disruption is reduced to minimum by working only from 5 PM to 6 AM during the night time,” reads the statement.

It reads that the runway will be available and the flights will be operated from 6 AM to 5 PM.

“The flights which were scheduled to operate during this closure time have been rescheduled to operate before 5 PM everyday. The information has already been given to all affected passengers by the respective airlines.”

It reads that passengers of the affected flights are requested to confirm the revised departure times if they have booked their flights during the month of February and March on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays after 5 PM. (KNS)

The Founder & President of ACA & SkLCWS Mr. Tariq Ahmad Shera and Komal Defence Force Chairman Suhail Ahmed Mir together protested at Srinagar today against the recent brutal acid attack incident in which some innocent lady became a victim who received a major facial burn injuries and also lost her eye sight which is impossible for her to regain again. The duo over vehemently expressed their anguish over this extreme inhuman act and seek stern action against the culprits who together made such grave incident happen which costed the eye sight of someone. They requested government to never to let such incidents happen in future and sought blanket ban of selling of acid while terming it an illicit practice by preferring to axis court i.e supreme court order.

1.  The district administration Srinagar on Thursday provided Rs one lakh as immediate assistance to the acid attack survivor.

As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Deputy commissioner (DC) Srinagar Muhammad Aijaz Asad and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Rakesh Balwal visited SMHS hospital here where they met with the family of acid attack survivor.

During the visit, the administration provided immediate assistance of Rs one lakh to the victim girl and has assured all possible assistance for medical treatment and rehabilitation.

“Srinagar Administration provides immediate assistance of ₹1.0 Lac to the Acid Attack survivor. _DC Srinagar and SSP meet the family of the victim at SMHS Hospital_Assure all possible assistance for Medical Treatment & Rehabilitation,” Srinagar district administration tweeted—(KNO)

Police in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district felicitated Uzma Zehra who recently qualified for the NEET without attending any private coaching centre.

Umzam is the daughter of Fida Hussain, a resident of Watmagam area of Budgam.

The NEET qualifier has been a student of Government Girls Higher-Secondary School Magam Budgam and belongs to a humble family without much financial strength.

SSP Budgam Tahir Saleem accompanied by DySP Headquarters Budgam Naeem Wani, Dy. SP DAR DPL Budgam Owaise Rashid and other officers of Budgam Police congratulated Uzma Zehra for her achievement.

SSP Budgam interacted with NEET Qualifier and her guardian and presented a trophy, appreciation certificate, and a gift as a token of appreciation. He appreciated her efforts to crack the entrance examination.

SSP Budgam also applauded her extraordinary efforts and hoped it would inspire other youth from the region to work hard towards achieving their goals in order to channelize their energy in the right direction and serve society in the long run.

Moreover, SSP Budgam also presented a Cycle to one young cyclist namely Umar Mohi-din Rather of Humhama Budgam who recently participated in a Cycling Race organized by Budgam Police. Umar completed the 28 kms Cycle race from Budgam to Doodpathri using his father’s ordinary old-style cycle. Noticing his spirit of cycling and an urge to excel in cycling, SSP Budgam as a token of encouragement presented the racing Cycle to the cyclist. (KNT)

Jammu and Kashmir reported 1982 fresh covid-19 cases, lowest in 20 days, even as seven persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said.

Official sources told GNS that 694 cases were from Jammu Division and 1288 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall infection tally to 442462.

Regarding the fresh fatalities, the officials told GNS that five among them were reported from Jammu division and two from Kashmir valley. So far 4699 people have died due to the virus—2299 in Jammu and 2400 in Kashmir Valley.

Giving district wise details, he said, Srinagar reported 413 cases, Baramulla 253, Budgam 116, Pulwama 44, Kupwara 230, Anantnag 71, Bandipora 56, Ganderbal 44, Kulgam 47, Shopian 14, Jammu 310, Udhampur 74, Rajouri 26, Doda 76, Kathua 62, Samba 34, Kishtwar 28, Poonch 21, Ramban 45 and Reasi 18.

A number of the cases were confirmed at diagnostic laboratories associated with GMC Srinagar and GMC Anantnag.

The GMC Srinagar cases include female (16) from Sadribal, female (35) from Lalbazar, male (35) from Harwan, male (19) from Palpora Pampore, female (75) from Pampore, male (52) from Pampore, male (19) from Pampore, female (25) from Pampore, female (75) from Pampore, male (67) from Pampore, female (54) from Kakpora Pulwama, male (40) from Pampore, male (50) from Tenjan Pulwama, female (35) from Budgam, female (35) from Pampore, female (35) from Khrew, male (20) from Pampore, female (35) from Tral, female (26) from Lelhar kakapora, female (30) from Pampore, female (27) from Chandhara Pampore, male (36) from Tenjan budgam, female (35) from Drangbal, male (75) from Zoonipora, male (19) (NA) from Shopian, female (35) (NA) from Qasbyar Pulwama, female (40) (NA) from Shopian, male (41) (NA) from Barzulla, male (39) (NA) from Rajpora, male (15) from Abhama Pulwama, male (15) (NA) from Abhama, Pulwama, male (15) (NA) from Pulwama, male (15) from Pulwama, female (16) (NA) from Abhama, female (60) (NA) from Pulwama, female (25) (NA) from Dangerpora, female (16) (NA) from Pulwama, male (65) (NA) from Pulwama, male (30) (NA) from Shopian, male (40) (NA) from Pakherpora, female (30) (NA) from Pulwama, female (50) (NA) from Chrar -i- shareef, female (53) (NA) from Humhama, female (70) (NA) from Kupwara, male (70) (NA) from Pulwama, male (24) (NA) from Pulwama, male (40) (NA) from Nawabazar, male (35) (NA) from Anantnag, male (40) (NA) from Bemina, male (40) (NA) from Pulwama, male (35) (NA) from Pulwama, male (40) from Kangan, male (10) from Kathidarwaza, male (55) from Ashmuqam, female (04) (NA) from Pampore, female (68) (NA) from Sgr, male (42) (NA) from Hawal, male (80) (NA) from Pulwama, female (75) (NA) from Bagi mehtab, female (52) (NA) from Saribal, male (85) (NA) from Rawalpora, male (58) (NA) from Bemina, female (25) (NA) from Baramulla, male (35) (NA) from Bagi mehtab, female (48) (NA) from HMT, female (29) (NA) from Sgr, male (30) (NA) from Naseembagh and female (62) (NA) from Habbak.

The GMC Anantnag cases include male (45) from Bijbhera, female (48) from Anchidora, male (24) from Srinagar, female (70) from Seer Ang, male (60) from Litter Pul, female (70) from Kokernag, male (44) from Qazimohallah, male (26) from Achabal, female (46) from Dooru, female (28) from Ashmuji Kulgam, female (30) from Badroo Kulgam, male (60) from Reban Kulgam, female (32) from G Darvaish Kulgam, female (25) from HS Bugh Kulgam, female (19) from Shiganpora Kulgam, female (60) from Noomai Kulgam, male (30) from Wagund Qazigund, male (45) from Shempora Anantnag, male (45) from Lewdoora Ang, male (50) from Banihal, male (30) from Sangran Ang, female (35) from Devsar, male (21) from Lammer Kulgam, female (23) from Check Qazigund, male (45) from Police Shopian, female (55) from Batpora, female (52) from Reshinagar, female (28) from Shopian, female (75) from Kanipora Balapora, female (55) from Kanipora, male (75) from D H Pora, female (21) from Bongam, female (30) from Imamsahib, male (35) from Tulran, male (32) from Shopian, male (23) from Kashwa, male (33) from Handew, male (50) from Durpora, male (61) from Sugan, female (32) from Tangmarg, female (22) from D K Pora, female (23) from Heff, male (45) from Nagbal, female (30) from Sheelipora, male (65) and female (60) from Hard Tooru, male (40) from Brariangan, female (34) from Kulgam, two males (65, 45) from Trahpoo, female (32) from Tooru, male (38) from Achabal, female (36) from Gopalpora, male (35) from Brienty, male (70) from Durpora Khiram, male (48) from Kudpora Khiram, male (30) from Wopzan Bij, male (35) from Tulkhun Bij, male (50) from Khalar Kokernag, male (50) from Adhal Kokernag, female (35) from Chartazee Kokernag, male (34) from Magam Kokernag, male (30) from Wangam Kokernag, male (14) from Daksum, male (48) from Hitigam Srigufwara, male (40) from Ramhall Mattan, female (31) from Delhi, female (32) and male (50) from Gujarat, male (53) from Brimmer Shangus, male (42) from Chowgam Shangus, male (35) from Wangam Shangus, female (30) from Heward Kapran, male (31) from Mehmoodabad, male (50) from Kralmad, male (53) from Dooru Verinag, female (60) from Verinag, male (45) from Nagam DH Pora, female (36) from Damhall DH Pora, male (68) from M Pora Kulgam, male (37) from Kulgam, male (47) from Sopat Kulgam, male (45) from Devsar, male (67) from Berigam Kulgam, male (45) from Ashthal Kulgam, female (21) from Arreh Kulgam, female (70) from Tangmarg Kulgam, female (40) from Sopor Kulgam, female (30) from Sonigam Kulgam, female (36) from Qaimoh Kulgam, female (30) from Poniwah Kulgam.

Besides, they said, 5093 Covid-19 patients recovered during the time— 1554 from Jammu Division and 3539 from Kashmir. So far 411052 people have recovered, leaving the active case tally at 26711—7682 in Jammu and 19029 in Kashmir.

They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said. They also informed that 48836 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

Some unknown miscreants have fired three to four rounds of bullets on the car of AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi while he was passing through the Dasna area in Uttar Pradesh.

However, he escaped unhurt in the incident. The incident took place near Chhajarsi toll plaza when Owaisi was leaving for Delhi after a poll event in Meerut.

I was leaving for Delhi after a poll event in Kithaur, Meerut (UP). 3-4 rounds of bullets were fired upon my vehicle by 2 people near Chhajarsi toll plaza; they were a total of 3-4 people. Tyres of my vehicle (in pic) punctured, I left on another vehicle,” Owaisi was quoted by news agency ANI as saying.

Owaisi also took to Twitter to confirm the same and said that he has left from the spot in another car.

After the incident, sensation prevailed in the area and Asaduddin Owaisi left the place. A team of police reached the spot and an investigation is underway.

In September last year, the Hyderabad MP’s official residence in New Delhi was vandalized by the members of Hindu Sena. The Delhi Police had later arrested five members of the Hindu Sena.

At least five persons have died in a fatal road mishap in Kishtwar district this evening.

As per initial reports available with GNS, the accident involving an ‘Eco’ vehicle took place at Nagra Keshwan in Kishtwar, leading to death of five persons and critical injuries to another.

The injured have been evacuated from the site and were on way to District Hospital Kishtwar, on filing of this report.

A police official confirming the incident told GNS that as per information available so far, there are five deaths and injuries to another person.

More details awaited. (GNS)