REGIONAL

Jammu and Kashmir Police Thursday attached land of a hybrid terrorist in Nadihal area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district. A police official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the land measuring 04 marlas under Khasra No 384 in the Nadihal Bandipora estate, previously registered under the name of Salam Shah, grandfather of accused Mehboob-Ul-Inam Shah, has been classified as "proceeds of terrorism." He said the property has been attached in case FIR No 112/2022, which involves sections 18, 19, 20, 23, 38, 39 of the UA(P) Act as well as 7/25 I.A Act, lodged at Police Station Bandipora. "It is explicitly stated that the land cannot be transferred, leased, disposed of, or have its nature changed in any manner without prior permission from the designated authorit...

A 22-year-old boy allegedly hanged himself to death at his home in the Brazloo Frisal area of South Kashmir Kulgam district on Thursday Officials said. They told news agency Kashmir Scroll that on receiving information, police officials rushed to the spot, and the body of the deceased was taken to the nearby hospital at SDH Yaripora. The body of the deceased will be handed over to his family members for the last rites after completing all legal formalities. Further proceedings in this regard have been taken up.(KS)

Three persons died and another one was injured after a dumper skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in the Dudu area of Udhampur district on Thursday morning. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the dumper skidded off the road near the Dudu area today morning. He said that in the incident 3 persons died, while another one was injured, who is still trapped under the vehicle. “Rescue operations by police and locals is underway,” he said—(KNO)

Jammu Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) President, Mehbooba Mufti, has voiced her concerns regarding the toll taxes levied at Sarore in Jammu. In a tweet, Ms. Mufti criticized the Government of India (GOI) for what she describes as excessive toll charges, which she believes are burdening the people of Jammu. The tweet, highlighted the plight of the residents of Jammu who are being subjected to what Ms. Mufti refers to as "anti-people action" in the form of exorbitant toll taxes. Despite ongoing protests against these toll charges, there has been no apparent response or resolution to address the issue. Ms. Mufti's tweet shed light on the perceived impunity with which the toll tax collection is taking place, suggesting that the toll tax system is thriving due to an alleged un...

An assistant storekeeper cum clerk of food circle Pattan in Baramulla district has been attached following the complaints against him and an inquiry committee has been constituted. Assistant Director Food Baramulla issued an order in this regard, a copy of which lies with us, which reads as, “In view of compliant against Mr. Javid Ahmad Bhat I/C Storekeeper Sale Centre Pattan-A having NFSA ration card in the family.” “The following enquiry committee is directed to submit the factual report to this office within two days positively,” it continues. The enquiry officers include Zaffarullah Zargar (I/C TSO) and Aijaz Ahmad Dar (I/C TSO). Meanwhile, Javid Ahmad Bhat (ASK) is hereby attached with the office of the undersigned till the conclusion of the enquiry report, the order furth...

A sex scandal has been busted in the Nowgam area of the Srinagar district of central Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday afternoon, locals of the Railway colony Nowgam area in Srinagar staged a protest against a sex scandal that was allegedly operating in the area for a long time. A local Irshad said that they had been five people have been arrested in connection with the scandal. "Five people have been arrested from the spot. We have been closely watching this boutique for several months. A scandal is being un here for the last six months," he said. The Police raided the location, as per locals, and during the the operation, several individuals, including three local females and a non-local male worker, were apprehended. The building was subsequently sealed of...

The Jammu Kashmir Police in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district have detained 11 individuals involved in drug peddling under the Public Safety Act (PSA). In recent years, Kupwara district has witnessed a gradual increase in illegal drug peddling cases. In response, the Police and Army have tightened their grip on drug peddlers and smugglers. Providing details, Kupwara Police said that 11 individuals from various parts of the district have been booked under PSA (NDPS-PIT). The police stated that, due to their persistent and incorrigible involvement in drug trafficking within the district, these individuals were booked under PSA. The 11 individuals include Syed Azhar Ul Haq, a resident of Kachama Kralpora; Mohd Rafiq Hajam, a resident of Keran Payeen; Asif Ahmad Khan, a resident of ...

The Jammu Kashmir Police claimed to have arrested an Overground worker in the Shopian district. As per officials, on Wednesday morning, Joint forces of including CRPF, Police, and Army’s 44 RR during a CASO busted a militant module in Nazneenpora Shopian. During the cordon, a militant associate of the LeT was arrested who was identified as Shabir Ahmed Mir. The Police claimed to have recovered one 40 mm RPG, one RPG grenade and two boosters.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India is likely to hear the arguments of the Government lawyers on petitions challenging article 370. The Constitution Bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice BR Gavai, and Justice Surya Kant will resume hearing on day 9 from 10:30 am today. The counsels appearing on behalf of the petitioners are set to conclude arguments in the pre lunch session today. On Tuesday, the court rejected the submission that Article 370 of the Constitution ceased to operate once the term of the constituent assembly of Jammu Kashmir ended in 1957 after drafting its Constitution. Pertinently, the central Government on 5 August, 2019 ripped Jammu Kashmir of its special status by abrogating the Articles 35a and 37...