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Fire Breaks Out At Darul uloom Kandimarg

Fire Breaks Out At Darul uloom Kandimarg

SOUTH KASHMIR
Massive fire broke out on Saturday evening at Darul uloom Kandimarg Kokernag of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that at around 5:30 pm, flames started from the roof and spread to the two-storey building. Meanwhile, fire tenders have rushed to the spot and are trying to bring the fire under control.
Vehicles without HSRP to be seized after June 15: Police

Vehicles without HSRP to be seized after June 15: Police

REGIONAL
Police on Saturday gave ‘final reminder’ regarding affixation of mandatory High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) by June 15. “This is Final Reminder by Transport/Police/Traffic departments. Mandatory Affixation of HSRP to be done by 15th June 2022 on all vehicles,” police said in a statement, adding, “Failing this all such Vehicles Without HSRP Shall be Seized & RC may also be recommended for Suspension.” Earlier this week, the Motor Vehicle Department also issued Public Notice drawing the attention of the vehicle owners, whose vehicles have not been affixed with the HSRP, to get their vehicles affixed with HSRP failing which the defaulting vehicles would be seized by the authorities from June 15 and the onus will lie on the owners. (GNS)
Two muslim boys shot dead during protests over BJP member’s remarks in Ranchi

Two muslim boys shot dead during protests over BJP member’s remarks in Ranchi

INDIA
At least two Muslim boys were killed during the protest that erupted in Jharkhand's Ranchi after Friday prayers over the insulting remarks on Prophet Mohammad, while ten others were injured. The Authorities at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi confirmed the two deaths, noting that 12 others are currently being treated at the hospital. The deceased youth were identified as 15-year-young Mudasar and Mohammed Sahil. "Mudassar was returning from the mosque after Friday prayers when some miscreants inside the Hanuman Mandir started pelting stone on the protesters, to which people on the road also started pelting stones," his uncle told Maktoob Media. Mudassir’s uncle said that he still doubts that the bullet was fired from the mandir or by the police. As...
Teenager goes missing in Kulgam, Family appeals him to return home

Teenager goes missing in Kulgam, Family appeals him to return home

REGIONAL
Danishwar Hameed The family of a 16-year-young boy who has been missing for the last three days from his home in Kulgam has appealed to him to return home. Family sources told The Kashmiriyat that Junaid Manzoor Malla son of Manzoor Ahmad Malla, a resident of the Tarigam area in south Kashmir's Kulgam district has been missing for the past 3 days. "Junaid was working in the field on June 09, when someone told him that his photo had been uploaded by someone of social media claiming that he was missing and he got extremely nervous and after that, he went missing.  I was having a lot of expectations with my brother and I request him to come back" said his sister. The family members have appealed to him to return back. "It is a humble and sincere appeal to everyone to help share th...
Massive fire breaks out in SMHS hospital Srinagar

Massive fire breaks out in SMHS hospital Srinagar

REGIONAL
A massive blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon at SMHS hospital while the officials said the patients have been rescued and the efforts are on to douse the flames. An official from Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) told Kashmir News Observer that the fire broke from Ward number 16 at SMHS hospital. He said that the fire tenders have reached the spot and efforts are on to douse the flames. The officials, however, said that the patients have been rescued.
Target killings aimed at setting base for street protests: LG Manoj Sinha

Target killings aimed at setting base for street protests: LG Manoj Sinha

REGIONAL
Jammu Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that targeted killings of members from the minority community were aimed to provoke security forces to commit a mistake so that people can hit streets in protest. He, however, was quick to add that police and security forces won’t touch any innocent and instead continue to root-out militancy from Kashmir soil. The LG Sinha stated this while addressing a gathering after inaugurating the model residential school and Tribal youth Hostel in Kulgam, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), targeting innocent people including female teachers was a well-planned move to provoke police and security forces so that they could commit a mistake that can set base for street protests. “We won’t fall prey to such nefarious designs,...
Srinagar Police arrests three persons for spreading fake post via Facebook, Defaming family

Srinagar Police arrests three persons for spreading fake post via Facebook, Defaming family

REGIONAL
The Jammu Kashmir Police said that it arrested three persons for spreading 'fake news' via Facebook. In a press statement, Police said, Police station Shaltang arrested three persons for uploading the fake news on Facebook regarding the marriage ceremony of a girl from Panzinara claiming that she is about 21 years and the groom is about 44 years and the Mehr in the marriage was fixed at 2 crores 90 lakh and a luxury car was also given to the bride's family as a gift. According to the statement, the bride's family members filed a complaint stating that the post was totally fake and the husband of the girl is their relative from Gujrat. "The actual age of the groom is about 30/32 and the bride is aged 28," the family has claimed. Taking cognizance of the issue, the Jammu Kashmir Pol...
Kashmiri youth selected by England cricket team as net bowler

Kashmiri youth selected by England cricket team as net bowler

SPORTS
Mateen Teli from north Kashmir's Sopore has been selected as a net bowler for the England test cricket team ahead of their second test against the New Zealand at Trent Bridge stadium. News reports said that the 23-year-old took two wickets, which included the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow. He also took the wicket of Zak Crawley top-order English batsman. The Kashmiri youth, who was rejected by Jammu Kashmir Cricket Association, has received praise from England’s coach Paul Collingwood. Quoting his family, local news agency, Kashmir Despatch said, that this development took place a few days ago and was a moment of joy for the entire Kashmir. The news agency also spoke to Mateen who said that he was excited to prove his ability and capability in the nets as this really was a...
‘My parents were arrested, They have been missing since then’: Muslim student leader Afreen Fatima

‘My parents were arrested, They have been missing since then’: Muslim student leader Afreen Fatima

REGIONAL
Student activist Afreen Fatima has said that her father, mother and sister have been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday night. In her complaint to the National Women’s Commission, the Muslim activist said that her family members have been arrested without any notice or warrant, adding, "I am unable to find out their whereabouts for the last several hours." “We are writing with urgent concern for the safety of my father Javed Mohammed, mother Parveen Fatima and sister Sumaiya Fatima who were picked up by the Allahabad police yesterday, without any notice or warrant, and whose whereabouts we are unable to find out for the last several hours,” read a complaint which was sent at 3:15 am Saturday by daughters of Parveen Fatima and Javed Mohammed. “Policemen are also threatenin...
Protests in Anantnag against BJP member’s comments against Prophet ﷺ

Protests in Anantnag against BJP member’s comments against Prophet ﷺ

REGIONAL
Suhail Dar A protest march was taken out in Anantnag on Saturday to protest against the BJP members insulting the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on a live TV show on May 26. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a march joined by dozens of people raising pro-Islam slogans was taken out from Jamia Masjid Anantnag and culminated peacefully at Lal Chowk of Anantnag. https://twitter.com/Barika_mukhtar/status/1535503267525931008 Several parts of the south Kashmir town including Court Road are observing a shutdown to protest against the disrespectful remarks made by the BJP spokesperson. Pertinently, a shutdown was observed in Srinagar on Friday to demand the arrest of Nupur Sharma, the accused spokesperson.