Month: December 2023

A renowned Kashmiri innovator, often hailed as the "Newton" of the valley for his numerous inventions, has now introduced an all-weather-resistant Kang’er by incorporating advanced features in the traditional firepot. Mohammad Ismail Mir, hailing from Watapora village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, has already showcased his inventive prowess with creations like an automatic ventilator, automatic disinfectant spray, and more. In an interview with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Ismail said he had a passion for innovation since childhood. In 1976, I started a radio station with a range of approximately three kilometres. Though he completed his education up to the 12th grade, Ismail has always cherished his enthusiasm for technological inventions. In 1983, aft...

Militants on Sunday morning shot dead a retired police officer in Gantmulla area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said. In a post on X, Kashmir zone police, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observed (KNO) said that the retired superintendent of police was shot dead while giving a prayer call (Azan) in a mosque. Police said that area has been cordoned off, while further details are awaited. "Terrorists fired upon Shri Mohd Shafi, a retired police officer at Gantmulla, Sheeri #Baramulla, while praying Azan in the mosque and succumbed to injuries. Area has been #cordoned off. Further details awaited," police said—(KNO)

A 8th standard football-lover boy has gone missing in the Pattan area of Baramulla district since Thursday The minor has been identified as Zakir Ashraf Hajam son of Mohammad Ashraf Hajam resident of Hurhandpora Pattan aged 12 years. Hajam's father, Mohammad Ashraf, told The Kashmiriyat that he had left his home on 21th December. “I tried to find him everywhere but couldn't trace,” he said. Adding, “he has told at home that he is going to TRC Srinagar for a football match on Thursday. Since then, he has never returned home, Ashraf said while appealing to people to contact him on 6006044186 if anyone spots his son anywhere.

Political parties in Jammu Kashmir voiced strong protests on Saturday, calling for an impartial investigation into the reported deaths of three civilians allegedly detained by the Army in Poonch for questioning. Safeer Hussain (43), Mohammad Showket (27), and Shabir Ahmad (32) were among eight individuals picked up by the Army in connection with Thursday's attack. The Jammu and Kashmir administration responded by announcing compensation and job opportunities for the families of the three civilians found dead near the site of an anti-militancy operation in the Poonch district. Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated that 15 people were taken in by the Army for questioning, with three fatalities and the others seriously injured. She demanded a thorough i...

In the wake of the Poonch custodial killings, several videos have appeared on social media in which some government force personnel can be seen assaulting some men. Condemning the action of forces, People's Democratic Party on Saturday demanded an action against the accused. "Saw a distressing video allegedly of army jawans gleefully stripping civilians in Poonch & pouring heaps of chilli powder over their whipped bottoms. GOI must clarify. If this is true it will only serve to terrorise people & further the sense of growing alienation," Iltija Mufti, People's Democratic Party's Media spokesperson wrote to her twitter handle. Pertinently, the viral video showed abusing men wearing army fatigues beating some men lying down on the ground. While the men are seen crying for merc...

The Jammu Kashmir admin has ordered an investigation into the killing of three civilians in custody in the Poonch district. In a statement, admin said, the death of three civilians was reported yesterday in Baffliaz of Poonch District. The medico legal formalities were conducted and legal action in this matter has been initiated by the appropriate authority. "Government has announced compensation for each of the deceased. Further Government has also announced compassionate appointments to the next of kin of each deceased," read the statement. As per news reports, two vehicles of the Indian army were ambushed by militants near the Dera Ki Gali in Surankote between the twin districts Poonch and Rajouri of the Pir Panjal range. Five army personnel were killed and two other crit...

Police in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district booked 14 notorious drug smugglers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act this year. Police said that it registered 77 cases related to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in the district this year alone. In the process, 127 individuals involved in various drug-related offenses were taken to custody. Police as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust said that besides arrests, it seized a significant cache of drugs, and prevented their penetration within the community. Meanwhile, in a recent development, Budgam police arrested a notorious drug smuggler identified as Ashfaq Rehman Khan of Sheikhpora Budgam. The said drug smuggler has been booked under the Pr...

Former Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Advocate Qamar Choudhary has demanded ex-gratia for the family members of the three civilians who were allegedly killed in the custody of government forces in the Poonch district of Jammu Kashmir. The former MLA said that the matter should be investigated thoroughly and the culprits behind the heinous crimes must be brought to the book. "The LG should personally visit the spot and pay ex gratia to the kin of the slain," he said. He said that the three have been brutally tortured in the custody of the government forces that have led to their death. "It is unfortunate that three people have been picked up for questioning and then their dead bodies return home," the former MLA said. As per news reports, two vehicles of the Indian army were...