Month: July 2023

Former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that he was denied security cover for addressing a gathering called to remember the martyrs of 1931. Omar Abdullah took to his Twitter handle and referring to Police said, "Don’t think that refusing to give me my escort vehicles & ITBP cover will stop me. I’ll walk to where I have to get to & that’s exactly what I’m doing now." National conference's Twitter handle posted a video of the former chief Minister walking with a few close associates on the streets of Srinagar. https://twitter.com/OmarAbdullah/status/1679355565670293506 "Despite the restrictions placed on JKNC Vice President, which denied him security vehicles and ITBP cover, he chose to walk from his home to the Nawai Subh office. His purpos...

Admitting the Governor Jagmohan failed to address the crisis that emerged in Kashmir after the eruption of armed militancy in Kashmir in early 90, former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer said that the J-K administration could have prevented the situation. He said that a lot of people blame Jagmohan for facilitating the migration of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley. "Jagmohan provided Army trucks and paramilitary vehicles to Kashmiri Pandits which is not untrue," he said. Shiv Murari Sahai, who was posted in Kashmir said that the incidents in the movie were highly dramatized and highly unrealistic. "A lot of Kashmiri Pandits I met said that the movie had made it highly difficult for them to return home. The sort of vilification against the Muslim community has made it tough for Kas...

National Conference (NC) President and Member of the Parliament from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah Wednesday paid glowing tributes to the 22 valiant martyrs of 13th July, 1931 on their 92nd Martyrdom anniversary. Highlighting the valour and selfless sacrifices of the martyrs, National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah as per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said 13th July 1931 was a watershed moment in the history of Kashmir and marked the beginning of a struggle against tyranny, oppression and despotism. In his message on the occasion, National Conference President and Member of Parliament for Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said the sacrifices of the valiant martyrs was timeless a...

On Wednesday, several social activists of Jammu Kashmir launched a new political party "Jammu Kashmir Awami Tehreek." Speaking on the occasion, party spokesperson Angad Singh Khalsa Nirmaljeet said that it is a pleasure to announce the launch of Awami Tehreek, a dynamic and progressive Social and political party with integrity, transparency and a bold vision for the future. "JK Awami Tehreek represents a diverse group of passionate individuals who are committed to serving the people of Jammu and Kashmir. are united for a common purpose," he said. Defending the rights and aspirations of the people of Jammu Kashmir is the main objective of this party and attention will be given to it, said Angad Singh Khalsa, who has been seen at the forefront of several protests in the recent times...

Political leader from Ladkah and Councilor Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Konchok Stanzin today questioned the presence of Chinese soldiers for two days in a buffer zone in Ladakh. Quoting villagers, Konchok Stanzin as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust said that the Peoples Liberation Army of China vacated the buffer zone after staying there for two days which is a violation of the disengagement agreement. Konchok Stanzin in a tweet said: “As per the villager source, PLA tented 4 tents just below Table Top Mountain two days back and vacated today. This area falls under the buffer zone. Then how did those tents come up? It's a complete violation of the disengagement agreement. Isn't it a matter of concern?” [KNT]

Jammu and Kashmir Police alongwith security forces have arrested five militant associates linked with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Budgam and recovered incriminating materials from their possession. A police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that Police along with the Army (62 RR) arrested five militant associates in Khag area of district Budgam. They have been identified as Rouf Ahmad Wani son of Abdul Majeed Wani resident of Bhatangan Khag, Hilal Ahmad Malik son of Ghulam Hassan Malik resident of Bathipora Khag, Tawfeeq Ahmad Dar son of Nazir Ahmad Dar resident of Nowrooz Baba Khag, Danish Ahmad Dar son of Manzoor Ahmad Dar resident of Dar Mohalla Nawrooz Baba Khag and Showkat Ali Dar son of Ali Mohammad Dar resident of Bathipora Khag, ...

An 18-year-old girl died while three more persons were injured in a road accident in the Bijbehara area of South Kashmir Anantnag district on Wednesday afternoon. An official told the news agency Kashmir Scroll that an accident happened at Bijbehara in which one LMV swift collided with a chinar tree resulting in the death of one girl and injuries to three other persons. She has been identified as Aayat Reshi (18) daughter of Bashir Ahmad resident of Nai Basti Anantnag. The injured have been identified as Burhan Ahamd Wani resident of Frisal, Abrar Ahmad Wani, and Suman Hilal daughter of Hilal Ah Shah resident of Khanabal. The injured have been shifted to SDH Bijbehara for treatment. Police have taken cognizance and started an investigation.[KS]