Friday, March 29News and updates from Kashmir

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Policeman killed by suspected militants in Baramulla

Policeman killed by suspected militants in Baramulla

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A policeman was shot dead by militants in Tangmarg village of north Kashmir's Baramulla this evening, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the cop namely Ghulam Mohammed Dar of Wailoo village was shot near his residence. He said that soon after the incident he was taken to a nearby health facility, where he was pronounced dead. The area has been cordoned off and searches have been launched to nab the attackers. Confirming the incident, BMO Tangmarg told KNO that a cop with bullet marks was brought dead to the hospital—(KNO)
Shia cleric Aga Hadi Kashmiri under house arrest before Pro-Palestine protest

Shia cleric Aga Hadi Kashmiri under house arrest before Pro-Palestine protest

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Shabir Ali Aga Syed Mohammed Hadi Kashmiri was put under house arrest on Friday at his residence in Budgam. Sources confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that the renowned Shia cleric was placed under detention at his house ahead of the scheduled protest at Bemina in support of Palestine. "We have been told that Agha Sahab cannot move out of his house as a preventive measure," a close associate of Agha Syed Hadi Kashmiri said. Agha Hadi is renowned for his speeches and is famous among both Sunnis and Shia Muslims of the valley. Last week Shia Muslims of Kashmir took out massive processions in central Kashmir in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Thousands of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza by Israeli forces during air strikes.
Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone visits Qazi Manzil in Anantnag

Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone visits Qazi Manzil in Anantnag

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PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti and J-KPC President Sajad Lone visited the residence of Shaheed Dr. Qazi Nisar in Anantnag to pay his respects and offer condolences to the family on the sad demise of his wife. They conveyed heartfelt condolences to the grieving family during this challenging time. The both leaders expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the family in their moment of loss. Expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, the leaders prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.
Fake News: Police register FIR against ‘news reporter’ in Rajouri

Fake News: Police register FIR against ‘news reporter’ in Rajouri

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Police in Rajouri district have registered an FIR against one Facebook page journalist for allegedly spreading fake rumors. A top police officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the FIR was registered following a complaint by a local Farooq (name changed). According to the complaint, the journalist of the local Facebook page circulated a video on Facebook in which he claimed to have seen the local youth with unidentified individuals carrying AK47 rifles and alleged that Farooq (name changed) was associated with militants and had returned home after leaving his mobile phone at the spot. However, within hours, he deleted the video from social media. Based on the complaint, the FIR (No. 102 of 2023) has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including se...
Day 3rd: People continue to visit Qazi Manzil in Anantnag to express solidarity

Day 3rd: People continue to visit Qazi Manzil in Anantnag to express solidarity

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On the third day, thousands of common people including political activists, lawyers, trade unionists, transporters, and other eminent citizens visited Qazi Manzil to express solidarity with the family members of Qazi Mubeena who passed away on Wednesday. A Fateh Khawani event was held today at Qazi Manzil after Friday prayers. The Rasm-e-Chauram will be held tomorrow. The deceased was known as a woman of substance. Her untimely demise is being widely condoled. People of the Anantnag town and its suburbs remember the deceased as a woman of high patience and kind character. Stalls have been installed at various places in the town where water and food are being served to the needy and others. Mubeena Abdullah was an education officer and the wife of Shaheed-i-Umat, Dr. Qazi Nisar ...
Fire breaks out in Tral forest area

Fire breaks out in Tral forest area

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A blaze has broken out in a forest in Tral area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, official sources said. They told GNS that a fire broke out in Chan Kitaab Tral this afternoon. “Soon as the locals sighted billowing smoke from the forest, the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Forest Protection Force were called in”, they said. “Several teams from the departments reached the site”, they said adding however due to difficult terrain, nothing much could be done. The flares were continuing – when this report was being filed. (GNS)
Srinagar Women College’s ‘Ayesha’ film wins first Prize in Baramulla media festival

Srinagar Women College’s ‘Ayesha’ film wins first Prize in Baramulla media festival

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A short film 'Ayesha' produced by the department of Journalism GCW M.A road Srinagar won first prize in film competition at Media Festival Baramulla, on Wednesday. 'Ayesha'–a short film focuses on how Art therapy can prove beneficial for people suffering from anxiety, depression. It was scripted, shot, directed and produced by the students of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Government College for Women M. A road Srinagar. Day-long media festival was organised on 21th September by the Department of Media Studies Government Degree College (GDC) Baramulla in College campus on Wednesday. The media institutions from Kashmir and other states and independent media professionals participated in the event. HOD of Media Studies department, GDC Baramulla, Dr Danish Nabi s...
Husband allegedly hammers wife to death in Jammu Kashmir

Husband allegedly hammers wife to death in Jammu Kashmir

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A woman was allegedly hammered to death by her husband in Mendhar area in Poonch district, officials said. They told GNS that one Gazanfar Bi (55), wife of Mohammad Khalil, resident of Ari was found in a pool of blood at her house today. "She has been prima-facie allegedly hammered on head by her husband", they said. "A police team reached the site and took the body to a nearby hospital", they said. Meanwhile, a police official told GNS that they have arrested the accused alongwith weapon of offence and also registered a case in this regard for further investigations. "The accused person stands arrested alongside the weapon of offence", the official said adding details once available will be shared accordingly. (GNS)
Bagh-e-Methab, Ishber Nishat residents demand macadamization of road

Bagh-e-Methab, Ishber Nishat residents demand macadamization of road

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The residents of Mehtab Enclave in Bagh-e-Mehtab area of Srinagar, here have urged the authorities to macadamize the road. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the residents said that the road in their enclave is in shambles as it has been neglected by the authorities for a long time. “We have approached several higher ups so far, but all in vain,” said Muthar Ahmed Shah, a local resident. “We appeal to the authorities to macadamize our roads at an earliest,” said another local resident, Dr. Gulzar Ahmed. Meanwhile, the residents of Ishber in Nishat area of Srinagar district also said the authorities have failed to repair the road despite several notices. The locals from the area, while speaking to KNO said the condition of the road near Masjid Ishber Nishat...