June 2023 - The Kashmiriyat

Jun302023 by News DeskNo Comments

Amid Eid celebrations, teenager attacked with a knife in Srinagar

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Amid the celebrations of Eid, a teenager has been attacked brutally with a knife in Nowharta area of Srinagar. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that on Friday afternoon, a teenager (name withheld) was attacked by another youth from Srinagar with a knife, causing grievous injuries to him. The teenage boy was rushed to the nearby hospital in Rainawari where he is being treated. As per the eyewitness, the boy has been attacked multiple times with a knife on his face, adding that the accused was handed over to the Police by the locals. Meanwhile an official said that the accused named Zubair Ahmed Bhat of Rajouri kadal, has been arrested for stabbing the teenager. He said that an FIR under the number 27/2023 under sections 323,341 & 307 of IPC has been registered in Nowhatt...

Jun302023 by News DeskNo Comments

Police watch silently as mob lynches muslim man in Bihar on Eid day

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A truck driver was lynched by a mob in Bihar’s Saran district late on Wednesday night after they found the vehicle was carrying bones of animals to a factory, police said. Truck driver Jaharuddin, 55, of Majhwalia village under Gaura outpost was on the way to Nagara bone dust factory in the district. While on the way to the factory, the vehicle developed a technical problem at Khori Pakad village under Jalalpur police station, and Jaharuddin and his helper and some labourers were trying to fix them. “At the same time, some local residents assembled there and asked them about the materials laden on the truck. When they replied that the bones of animals are in the truck and it is going to the factory in Nagara, they started beating them,” said Haider, the owner of the bone factory. ...

Jun302023 by News DeskNo Comments

Two Kashmiri pilgrims pass away after completion of Hajj

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In the last five days, three Kashmiri Hajj Pilgrims have breathed their last while performing the holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, reports said. The Kashmiriyat learnt that the deceased include two females and a male pilgrims. They have been identified as Azeema Begum wife of Nooruddin Shah from Sozieth who breathed her last in Mecca on Thursday, Naseema Akhter from Uranhall Anantnag who passed away on 26th June. The male pilgrim has been identified as Jalaluddin Baba, a resident of Safapora Ganderbal.

Jun302023 by News DeskNo Comments

First batch of 3488 Amarnath Yatris reaches Kashmir

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Amid multi-tier security cover, first batch of Amarnath yatris reached Qazigund where they were welcomed by civil and police officials. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that first batch of 3488 pilgrims were welcomed by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Deputy Inspector General of Police south Kashmir Rayees Mohammad Bhat, Superintendent of Police Kulgam, Sahil Sarangal and PRI's near Nayvuga tunnel Qazigund. They said for the purpose of providing stay and food items to the pilgrims lodgement capacity of 5,000 has been set up at transit camp at Walnut factory Qazigund and FCI Mirbazar. “2400 bedded Yatri Niwas at Walnut factory Qazigund and 2600 in FCI Mirbazar will give a major boost to the lodgement capacity for pilgrims along the Yatr...

Jun292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Religious centre used for BJP event in Srinagar, claims Muslim cleric; BJP denies allegations

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Expressing anguish, the president of Itehad ul Muslimeen has on Wednesday claimed that the Bhartiya Janta Party used an Imam bargah in Srinagar for an event of PM Modi, a claim the Bhartiya Janta Party has denied. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, a member of Itehad ul Muslimeen said that a religious centre called Hussaini centre located in Balhama area of Srinagar was used by BJP for a political event, which is not acceptable to the Muslims of Jammu Kashmir. He said that the Hussaini centre Balhama is used only for religious events. Quoting the chairman of Itehad ul Muslimeen, Moulana Masroor Abbas Ansari, he said that the repeated attempts to provoke Kashmiri muslims will soon turn to be counter productive. 'Our religious centres are not for electoral politics or the politics that...

Jun282023 by News DeskNo Comments

On Eid, Neighbours object to man bringing goat to house in Maharashtra; case registered against 11 Muslims

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A group of residents living in a housing complex in Maharashtra’s Thane district expressed their disapproval of a man who intended to bring a goat to his residence in preparation for Eid ul Adha. A few members of the housing colony and some members of a Hindu organisation held a protest against the couple for bringing livestock into the colony, ANI reported. On Tuesday evening, the police responded to the incident at the housing society situated in the Bhayander area and arrived at the scene. They held discussions with the residents and pacified them, a station house officer (SHO) at Mira Road police station told PTI. The incident was captured on video and quickly gained attention on various social media platforms. The viral video depicted individuals shouting and obstructing t...

Jun282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Day ahead of Eid, Anantnag youth passes away at Srinagar hospital

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A youth from Anantnag town passed away at Srinagar Hospital on Wednesday morning. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a youth identified as Umer Ismail, a resident of the Shirpora area in Anantnag town passed away after suffering a brain hemorrhage a few days ago. The 36-year-old was shifted to Srinagar where he has been treated since then, they said. However, on Wednesday morning, Umer breathed his last at the hospital after which his dead body was handed over to his legal heirs. Amid grief, Hundreds of people, locals said, gathered at his native to offer his funeral prayers.

Jun282023 by News DeskNo Comments

J-K Bank customers infuriated as mPay services’ crash ahead of Eid Ul Adha

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Jammu and Kashmir Bank customers have been left high and dry just a day before Eid Ul Adha as they faced significant issues in accessing mPay services - the bank's mobile banking application. News agency GNS received numerous calls from customers across Kashmir who reported difficulties logging into their accounts, rendering them unable to perform important transactions during the all important festival. “The mPay service, which is crucial for digital transactions, especially for the Muslim community ahead of Eid-ul-Adha to purchase goods and items have been experiencing an unexpected outage. This has been causing quite an inconvenience to us all,” said Bashir Ahmad, a local from Srinagar. Customers expressed their disappointment and dissatisfaction with the bank's digital transac...

Jun282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Three councilors booked for damaging property, abusing officials of MC Baramulla

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Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday booked three councilors a day after scuffle broke out between employees and councilors of Municipal Council Baramulla. A police official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they have registered FIR against three councilors who had allegedly damaged government property, besides used unparliamentary language against employees and executive officer of MC Baramulla. He said that a case FIR No 131/2023 has been registered in this regard at police station Baramulla and further investigation has been taken up. On Tuesday, executive officer MC Baramulla had filed a police complaint against 3 councillors for damaging government property and using abusive language. He had alleged that the councillors forcibly entered MC Baramulla of...

Jun282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Jamia Masjid committee changes venue and timing of Eid prayers

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Jamia Masjid Committee in Anantnag has announced the fresh timing and venue for Eid prayers and said Eid -ul Adha prayers will now be offered at 8:00 AM in the Jamia Masjid of Anantnag. "The Tableegh shall begin at 7:00 AM and the prayers shall be offered at 8:00 AM at Jamia Masjid Anantnag. People from nearby areas are requested to participate the largest congregation expected in Anantnag district," the Jamia Masjid committee said. The Committee did not clarify on the reasons for the change in the timing and the venue, but it advised people to bring along their prayer mats and said separate arrangements have been made for women. In view of the extreme heat, people are advised to carry along water bottles and keep young children hydrated. "Parents should watch their children and e...