October 2023 - The Kashmiriyat

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Policeman killed by suspected militants in Baramulla

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A policeman was shot dead by militants in Tangmarg village of north Kashmir's Baramulla this evening, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the cop namely Ghulam Mohammed Dar of Wailoo village was shot near his residence. He said that soon after the incident he was taken to a nearby health facility, where he was pronounced dead. The area has been cordoned off and searches have been launched to nab the attackers. Confirming the incident, BMO Tangmarg told KNO that a cop with bullet marks was brought dead to the hospital—(KNO)

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Cop injured after being shot at by militants in Baramulla

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A policeman has been shot at by suspected militants in north Kashmir's Tangmarg area. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that unknown gunmen fired upon constable Ghulam Mohammad Dar near his residence in Tangmarg village on Tuesday evening. The injured cop was immediately taken to SDH Tangmarg for treatment. Meanwhile, the whole area has been sealed by security forces to nab the attackers.

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Wanton destruction of Kashmir forests continues unabated

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Locals from the Mawar area of Langate Forest Division in North Kashmir’s Handwara have appealed to higher-ups to stop the rampant jungle smuggling going on in different compartments unabatedly without any delay, News Agency KNT reported. They alleged that Langate Forest Division has become a hotbed for timber smugglers who have cut down scores of valuable pine trees from different compartments. Locals told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that timber smugglers loot the forest at will. They said compartment numbers from 24 to 26 have been badly hit due to the rampant smuggling. “The irony is that this loot has been going on in broad daylight. We fail to understand how these smugglers dodge forest officials,” they said adding that it is a big issue and they are concerned about it. ...

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In France, police fire at Hijab-clad woman chanting ‘Allah o Akbar’

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In a Paris metro station on Tuesday morning (Oct 31), Paris police shot and critically injured a woman wearing a hijab after commuters reported her behaving in a "threatening" manner. A police spokesperson explained, 'Out of fear for their own safety, police agents used their weapons,' but could not specify what behavior by the 'fully-veiled' woman at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France station led to the officers firing shots. The fire service, providing immediate medical assistance, reported that a bullet had pierced the woman's abdomen. She has since been transported to a nearby hospital and is in critical condition. Reports from Broadcaster BFM TV and daily newspaper Le Parisien had suggested that the woman's conduct seemed unusual and hinted at a potential Islamist 'terroris...

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Possibility of rain, snowfall in Jammu Kashmir on Nov 02: MeT

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The Meteorological Center Srinagar has issued a weather forecast for Jammu Kashmir on November 2. There is a possibility of light precipitation, either in the form of rain or snowfall, in scattered high-altitude areas. The weather is anticipated to be mainly overcast, and there is a chance of light rain or snowfall in these elevated regions on both November 2 and 3, according to the Meteorological (MeT) office. From November 4 to 6, the weather is expected to be mostly dry. Currently, most areas in Jammu and Kashmir are experiencing clear weather conditions, and this is expected to persist until November 1, as reported by the Meteorological office. The recorded minimum temperatures in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu Kashmir, on Tuesday were 4.6 degrees Celsius, with Qa...

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Mechanic injured after after trolley rolls over him while repairing tractor in Anantnag

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Sheikh Nadeem A mechanic, identified as Irfan Ahmad Bhat, sustained critical injuries while repairing a tractor trolley in Ara Koshipora, within Anantnag District. According to local sources who spoke to The Kashmiriyat, Irfan Ahmad Bhat son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat and the owner of a tire repair shop in Ara-Koshipora, was seriously injured when the tractor trolley accidentally toppled onto his back during the repair process. Subsequently, he was transferred to District Hospital Anantnag for more advanced medical care.

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Prominent Iraqi artist Kadim Al Sahir cancels Qatar and Oman concerts in solidarity with Palestinians

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The renowned Iraqi singer, Kadim Al Sahir, has made the decision to cancel all of his upcoming concerts in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, who are enduring a "devastating conflict with the Israeli occupation army." This conflict has tragically resulted in the loss of over 8,000 civilian lives and left more than 20,000 people injured. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy7ttLJtKmQ/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== In an Instagram post shared with his 4.4 million followers, often referred to as the "Caesar of Arabic Music," he announced the cancellation of his scheduled shows in Qatar and Oman for November. He expressed, "Due to the tragic circumstances in Gaza, we are unfortunately forced to postpone the Qatar and Oman concerts indefinitely." Additionally, he offered a he...

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Israel conducts aerial strikes on ‘military targets’ in Syria

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Israeli Army has launched aerial strikes targeting two military sites in Daraa countryside and causing material damage in Syria. “At around 1:35 a.m. on Monday, the Israeli enemy launched an aerial act of aggression from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting two positions of our armed forces in Daraa countryside,” SANA news agency quoted a military source saying. Meanwhile, the Israeli army said that it carried out air strikes on military infrastructure inside Syria. "A short time ago, an IDF fighter jet attacked the launchers" from where overnight attacks originated towards Israeli territory, the military said, indicating it hit "military infrastructure in Syrian territory". For years, Israel has conducted operations in Syria, targeting various locations, such ...

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Bullet in son’s head, Father prays for police officer son’s recovery at SKIMS

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Reclined on a bed in the high-stakes Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at SKIMS Soura, a young police officer fights for his life with a bullet lodged in his head. Inspector Masroor Ahmed Wani, a resident of Eidgah, Narwara Yechpora, stationed at Srinagar District Police Lines (DPL), fell victim to gunfire while engaged in a friendly game with colleagues at the Eidgah playground. Masroor, a family man with a wife and a young daughter awaiting him at home, now teeters on the brink. Beside Masroor’s hospital bed, his father remains in a state of shock, unable to utter a word. “He is in shock, unable to speak, as his son’s condition remains critical. He prays fervently for Masroor’s recovery, as do other family members,” a relative of Masroor said. The officer had been relishing a rare mo...

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Amid Gaza conflict, China removes Israel as country from online maps

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Baidu and Alibaba, prominent Chinese technology companies, have recently removed the name "Israel" from their digital maps, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This change is seen as a reflection of Beijing's ambiguous diplomatic stance in the region. While their online maps continue to display Israel's geographical features, including borders and cities, the actual name of the country has been omitted, setting it apart from neighboring nations. This move has been met with surprise and criticism on social media, with many users highlighting the alignment of this omission with China's uncertain foreign policy approach, which differs from its usual attention to map details.