Month: December 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag have taken decisive action against Saqib Bashir Ganai, a resident of Rakh Moman Bijbehara, following accusations of extortion through deceptive practices. Acting on social media reports and an official complaint, the police have registered Case FIR No. 294/2023 under relevant legal provisions at Police Station Bijbehera. In an official statement, the authorities affirmed that Saqib Bashir Ganai has been identified and apprehended in connection with the alleged extortion case. The police caution citizens to exercise vigilance while using internet and social media platforms. In case of grievances, individuals are urged to approach the police directly for proper legal recourse instead of resorting to social media. This development underscor...

In recent incidents in West Bengal, India, three Muslim men became targets of mob violence in separate events over the past three days. The most recent victim, 45-year-old Ruhul Amin Sheikh, was fatally beaten in Haribhaktapur village, Murshidabad district, on Saturday night, allegedly for suspected goat theft. Local sources reported that three men were accused of attempting to steal goats from a residence, prompting the householders to raise an alarm. While two of the alleged thieves managed to escape the pursuing mob, Ruhul Amin Sheikh was captured, tied to a tree, and subjected to a violent beating. Sheikh succumbed to his injuries at Murshidabad Medical College on Sunday morning. Dokmal SK. Samsuddin, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, stated, “The deceased hails from North Faridpur ...

Several students on Monday staged a protest in Jammu against the alleged custodial killing of three civilians in the Poonch district on Jammu Kashmir. A participant of the protest told The Kashmiriyat that the tribal students in Jammu organized a candle march condemning the killing of three 'innocent tribals". The students demanding action and investigation against the accused army troopers. "We urge strict action against the accused to prevent recurrence of such incidents" a student said. Last Thursday, militants ambushed the government forces in the Dera Ki Kali in the Poonch district leading to the killing of five army troopers and two others were injured. The incident that triggered widespread condemnation was followed by some arrests in the surrounding areas, including Top...

At least 31 army men including the trio losing their lives during a routine operation in Poonch have been killed in Jammu Kashmir in the current year. The data available with the news agency Kashmir News Trust reveals that 28 soldiers were killed and nine sustained injuries in 9 encounters in Jammu and Kashmir. This year, J&K witnessed many encounters, however in 9 encounters, out of which 6 raged in Jammu Division and 3 in Kashmir Valley, Army suffered casualties. At least 21 soldiers were killed in Jammu Division mainly in Poonch and Rajouri districts while 7 soldiers lost their lives during three operations in Kashmir Valley. Army suffered no casualties in March, June, July, and October. A soldier was killed in February, 5 each in April, May, November, and December while 4 ...

The Weather Department here on Monday forecast mainly “dry” in Jammu and Kashmir till the end of this month. The Weather Department said that there is no chance of any rainfall till December 31 and the weather will remain dry across Jammu and Kashmir The Department said that no large change was expected in the days ahead and the weather was likely to stay “mainly dry” from December 25-31 Meanwhile, amid freezing conditions, dense fog has engulfed Kashmir Valley making it difficult for drivers to ply on roads. Even after 10 AM on Monday, Srinagar witnessed a dense fog hitting the smooth flow of vehicular and pedestrian movement on the roads. Kashmir Valley recorded below freezing temperature. The Weather Department said that Srinagar recorded minus 2.3°C. The hill stati...

Following the tragic death of three civilians, the Army has shifted Brigadier Padam Acharya, the Brigade Commander of the Rashtriya Rifles, along with three other senior officers from the unit responsible for operations in Surankote. The Army is considering disciplinary measures pending internal investigations, reported Daily Excelsior. Despite the lack of official information, officials assure that the condition of the 10 injured civilians is stable, and a thorough internal inquiry into the civilian deaths is underway. Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the civilian deaths, and there are allegations that the individuals were picked up by the Army for questioning in connection with the killing of four Army jawans on December 21. The Army has pledged fu...

Shah Basit The local Muslims in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district helped in performing the last rites of a 62-year-old Kashmiri Pandit, who died on Saturday. Setting an example of communal harmony and brotherhood, the local Muslims village Tullamulla came together to help perform the last rites of their Pandit neighbour. Bansi Lal Pandit resident of Batpora Tullamulla village about 5 kilometer from Ganderbal town was a known figure in the area, according to the locals. He was working in Postal services for a long time and is knowing for helping the locals irrespective of their faith and belief. As only a few of his family members were around, Lal’s local friends and neighbours from the Muslim community took it upon themselves to help perform his last rites, locals told Th...

A 42-year-old man died after falling from a mosque in Handwara village on Sunday morning. An official informed news agency Kashmir Scroll that one Nazir Ahmad Khan, son of Abdul Lateef Khan, of Rajpore Rajwar fell from the height of a mosque at Nichhama Handwara. "The man was taken to GMC Handwara, where the doctors declared him as brought dead on arrival", the official said. (KS)