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JK Bank sacks its chief manager Sajad Bazaz

REGIONAL

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd Saturday dismissed its chief manager Sajad Bazaz from services with immediate effect. An official order issued by J&K Bank, accessed by news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), while quoting its MD, reads that the undersigned is satisfied after considering the facts and circumstances of the case contained in the report received from credible agencies, that the activities of Sajad Ahmad Bazaz, Chief Manager, Code no. 4484 posted at Internal Communication and Marketing Department are such as to warrant his dismissal from service under Rule/Provision. “Whereas the undersigned is satisfied under Rule/Provision 12.29 in OSM that in the interest of the security of the State, it is not expedient to hold an enquiry in the case of Sajad Ahmad Bazaz, Chief Manage...

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Turncoat politician unnerved as BJP facing bleak prospects in Jammu, PDP on Devender Rana’s statement

POLITICS

Reacting to a recent statement from BJP’s Devender Singh Rana, JKPDP has termed it as his desperate effort to salvage his dwindling stature in the party and also the bleak prospectus facing his party. “Devender Singh Rana, has displayed a clear sense of political desperation as he attempts to deflect attention from his own political choices and wavering allegiances. Rana's political journey is marked by his transition from the National Conference to the BJP, raising questions about his true motivations. His inclination towards business interests and political opportunism has been evident in his career, and his recent statements appear to be a calculated effort to sidestep criticism and regain political relevance,” JKPDP Chief Spokesperson Syed Suhail Bukhari said. “Rana's party revok...

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Court acquits three more Muslims in Delhi riots case, suspects police of ‘manipulating evidence’

INDIA

In the 2020 Delhi riots case, a court in the national capital has discharged three individuals who were accused of rioting, being part of an unlawful assembly and committing vandalism during the riots. The Additional Sessions Judge, Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma Courts, while discharging the accused namely Akil Ahmad, Rahish Khan and Irshad, expressed suspicion over the conduct of the investigating officer (IO) from the Delhi Police. The judge stated that there were indications of the IO manipulating evidence and filing chargesheets in a pre-determined and mechanical manner. The court said that the reported incidents were not thoroughly and properly investigated, and charge sheets seemed to have been filed with an agenda to conceal the initial lapses. The judge then referr...

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Minor boy from Srinagar slips to death in Hajin canal

REGIONAL

A 2-year-old boy slipped to death into a canal in Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Saturday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the boy identified as Uzair Fayaz (2) son of Fayaz Ahmad of Srinager was crossing a culvert and accidentally fell into the canal. "His body was retrieved just 50 meters away from the place where he drowned," he said. He said that he was taken to CHC Hajin where doctors declared him dead on arrival—(KNO)

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NIA arrests father-son duo during raids in Kupwara

REGIONAL

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at three different locations in Kashmir and a house at Bhatindi in Jammu. Reports said that Mehraj-u-Din Sofi, 19, and his father Ghulam Mohammad Sofi were picked up by the NIA early morning from Kralpora village of Kupwara. The duo has been taken to Srinagar for questioning. Mehraj-ud-Din is pursuing B.Com from Government Degree College Kupwara. The NIA also carried out raids in Kulgam and Shopian. The case pertains to the criminal conspiracy for carrying out militant and subversive activities hatched by the cadres and Over Ground Workers (OWGs) of various proscribed organizations and their affiliates, reports said. Meanwhile, in Jammu, the NIA raided residence of Dr Parvez Mir at Bhatindi on the outskirts of Jammu Cit...

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Missing Kulgam man traced by Police

REGIONAL

A 40-year-old man who went missing around seven days ago in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district was traced out by the police on Saturday. Police officials told that the man identified as Mohammad Ashraf Bhat (40), a resident of Zangalpora, Kulgam went missing after leaving his home to purchase gold for his marriage. They said that Bhat, an Electronic Engineer by profession, was found in Qazigund after the strenuous efforts of SHO Kulgam. “The operation to trace out the missing person was conducted under the supervision of Additional Headquarter Kulgam and other officials,” they added. However, the man was later on handed over to his family members after the due procedure followed by the police

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JK High Court quashes PSA detention of four persons

REGIONAL

The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh quashed the Public Safety Act (PSA) of four valley residents. Reports reaching The Kashmiriyat said that the court has ordered the authorities to release the four immediately. The four detainees have been identified as Manzoor Ahmed Ganie of Kulgam, Faizan Aijaz Mir of Srinagar, Aqib Bashir Wagay of Shopian; and Mukhtiyar Ahmad Bhat of Anantnag. Wagay was booked on April 7 last year, while Bhat was booked on the basis of an order dated June 29, 2022. Ganie was booked on June 25 last year, Mir was detained on February 28, 2022

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SIU conducts raid in Awantipora

REGIONAL

Continuing its crackdown on terror elements, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Awantipora Saturday conducted raids at Wopalwan area Awantipora. The raids were conducted in connection with a case under FIR number 01/2023 of GRP Awantipora. As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the searches were conducted at the residential house of accused Sheikh Sayurl Nisar, son of Nisar Ahmed Sheikh of Wopalwan Awantipora. During the search, proper SOPs were followed and relevant information, evidence was collected by the SIU Awantipora, police said—(KNO)

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25-year-old woman allegedly hangs self in Bandipora

REGIONAL

A woman from Quilmpora area of north Kashmir Bandipora district has allegedly committed suicide at her rented room. An official told the news agency Kashmir Scroll that a 25 year old life has taken her life by hanging herself at their rented accommodation in Quilmuqam during the intervening night. He said that police party reached to the spot and body has been taken to SDH Bandipora for medical formalities. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated further investigation.(KS)

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Man booked for sharing satirical cartoon on PM Modi

INDIA

The Goa Police booked a man over the allegations of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a social media post. Nazario D’Souza, a resident of Panaji in Goa had had shared a satirical cartoon on Facebook on which was originally drawn by artist Mir Suhail. The cartoon appeared to allude to the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, as part of which the Centre encouraged citizens to post selfies with the national flag on social media on Independence Day, reported Indian Express. The man was booked after a complaint by Inacio Domnic Pereira, ward member of Panaji’s Santa Cruz panchayat. “In this post, he depicted the prime minister of our country as a chameleon on the national flag,” the complaint said. D’Souza has been booked under Section 500 (punishment for defamation) of the...