January 2021 - Page 29 of 35

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Plight of Estranged Nomads in Kashmir – Pregnant Women Foot Patrolled on a Cot by Locals for 14 Kilometers

Fizala Khan A pregnant lady, Safiya Jan of Lehan Dajan village, located in Pahalgam, in Anantnag district, South of Jammu Kashmir, belonging to Gujjar - Bakarwaal community was carried on a cot by locals to a hospital as the highways remain closed due to round the clock - heavy snowfall across Kashmir. The family was reportedly unable to take Safiya to the hospital because of heavy snowfall, who in her third trimester, had developed severe pregnancy-related complications, endangering both herself and her yet to be born child. The locals lost no time and trekked nearly five kilometers. ALSO READ: 'Where shall we go' - fear grows among Gujjjar Bakarwaals The foot patrol started moving the lady on a cot, through ankle deep snow, as the highway remains cut off d...

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Pregnant Woman Walks 5 Kilometres in Bandipora to Reach Hospital Amid Snow

REGIONAL

Amid heavy snowfall and with roads still impassable in Hajin area of Bandipora district, an expecting mother was forced on Wednesday to walk around 5 kilometers while nine months pregnant. A resident of Kosumbagh Hakabra Hajin area, she walked on foot from Hakabara to Safapora which is still clogged with snow, Fayaz Ahmad, husband of the pregnant woman said. “In such a condition, she walked rather struggled for a two-hour before reaching midway to the health centre Sumbal as a vehicle was available from there (after reaching midway).” When contacted AEE R&B Sumbal he said that the snow was cleared from the road stretch from Hakabara to Safapora on Tuesday. “However more snowfall accumulated on the road and is being cleared soon.” Dr Muzaffar Medical Officer Community Health...

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Food Safety Officer Pulwama Suspended for Remaining Absent from Duty

PULWAMA

A food safety officer in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district was Wednesday placed under suspension by deputy commissioner for unauthorizedly remaining absent from his duty An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that in view of dereliction of duties and unauthorized absence from headquarter, Food Safety Officer, Pulwama Inderjit Singh has been placed under suspension by DC Pulwama. “In view of inclement weather and to ensure prompt disaster mitigation measures the district administration had already issued orders under sec 34 of Disaster Management Act directing all officers to remain present in their respective jurisdictions,” the official said. It is pertinent to mention that Divisional Administration Kashmir has also directed that Tehsildars, SHOs, TSOs, FSOs,...

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Locals Kill Leopard in “Self-Defence” After it Kills 9 Sheep in Shopian

SHOPIAN

Meer Irfan A leopard was killed by the locals in the Shopian district of South Kashmir after it mauled nine sheep to death late on Tuesday night. Locals speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that a leopard attacked several households in the Trenz belt and attacked the sheep at the house of Ghulam Mohamed Mir in the Adura area of Shopian's Trenz, however the Locals rushed to the spot and the leopard attacked the locals as well. "The Locals in self-defence attacked the leopard and it unfortunately died in the retaliation when the locals were trying to defend themselves," the Locals said. Meanwhile the Wildlife Department has constituted a team to investigate the entire matter.

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Sopore Shuts to Mark the 28th Anniversary of 1993 Massacre

OTHERS

A complete shutdown is being observed in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district today to mark the 28th anniversary of the victims of 1993 massacre. According to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on January 06 in 1993, BSF men fired indiscriminately in Sopore market and set ablaze shops and houses, charring civilians to death. At least 57 civilians were killed and property worth crores was gutted in the massive blaze on this day in 1993. Reports said that residents of the town offered congregational Fateha in local Masjids while civil society members and trade bodies of Sopore gathered at martyrs graveyard here to offer special prayers for the massacre victims. They said that all shops and other business establishments remained closed while as thin traffic ...

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CRPF Man Dies as Shed Collapses Due to Heavy Snowfall in Srinagar

REGIONAL

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub Inspector was killed on Wednesday after a shed collapsed at former legislator's house in Hazratbal area of Srinagar. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a CRPF Sub Inspector identified as H C Murmu of 115 battalion was injured after a shed collapsed due to snowfall at former Hazratbal legislator Syed M Akhoon's residence. They said the CRPF officer deployed at Akhoon's residence was immediately taken to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Hazratbal where doctors referred him to SK Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS). However, Medical Superintendent SKIMS, Dr. Farooq Jan told KNO that the CRPF officer was brought dead to the hospital. CRPF spokesman, Pankaj Singh also confirmed officer's death and said he was injure...

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Woman Dies After Massive Block of Snow From Rooftop Falls on her in Kupwara

REGIONAL

Shabir Khan A woman died in Trehgam area of Kupwara in North Kashmir after she came under a massive block of snow that fell down from a rooftop in the area. An official confirming the incident to The Kashmiriyat said that Rahti Begum aged 70 years was outside her house when a massive block of snow fell down on her, and she was buried under snow. The family rushed to help her out of the snow, but before they could do that, she had died under the snow, the official said. Many on Social media have asked people to be cautious of the snow blocks falling from the rooftops. Senior journalist and commentator, Yusuf Jameel taking to his twitter wrote, "Watch your head (perhaps your entire structure). For next couple of days, this is going to happen in almost every nook and cranny of the...

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Locals Rescue Inmates as Residential House Damaged in Zainapora due to Heavy Snowfall

SHOPIAN

Meer Irfan/ Shah Basit A residential house was damaged due to heavy snowfall in Cheramarg area of Zainapora Shopian district on Wednesday morning Locals told The Kashmiriyat that the residential house that was damaged belonged to Javid Ahmed Khan of Cheramarg Zainapora, He said that that there was no loss of life or injury reported in the incident, as the villagers reached the spot immediately and rescued the families. A senior administrative officer told The Kashmiriyat that instructions have been issued to a team constituted for the purpose to carry out the assessment of the damage caused by the snow. Another House Damaged in Ganderbal Meanwhile in Ganderbal district, a residential house was damaged on Wednesday morning due to heavy snowfall in Kurhama area of Central Kas...

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Two Residential Houses Damaged in Budgam After Heavy Snowfall- Locals Rescue inmates

REGIONAL

Two residential houses collapsed Tuesday late night due to heavy snowfall in Khag area of central Kashmir's Budgam district. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the residential houses that were damaged due to heavy snowfall belong to Reyaz Ahmad Sheikh and Gulam Mohidin Bhat. An official said that there was, however, no injury reported in the incident, as the villagers reached the spot immediately and rescued the families. A senior officer told KNO that they have given instructions that a team will be sent to the spot and assistance will be provided to the families—(KNO)

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MiG-21 Fighter Jet of Indian Air Force Crashes in Rajasthan

INDIA

A MiG-21 fighter jet of Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Suratgarh, Rajasthan on Tuesday evening. Reports said that the pilot managed to eject safely. The primary cause of the crash is suspected to be - technical malfunction. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to probe the accident, the IAF said. In 2019, in a similar incident, an Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison aircraft airborne from Air force Station Nal for a routine sortie had crashed near Bikaner, Rajasthan. Initial inputs had indicated the likely cause of the accident as bird-hit after take off.