May 2024 - Page 13 of 16 - The Kashmiriyat

May182024 by News DeskNo Comments

Retired SP arrested for disclosing ‘sensitive’ information in book

REGIONAL

Sheikh Mohammad Aslam, a retired Superintendent of Police, was arrested under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) on Friday night. Aslam was apprehended for allegedly disclosing "some FIRs and sensitive information" in his book. Aslam's law enforcement career began in 1986 as an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI), and he later received out-of-turn promotions to attain the rank of SP. He currently resides in the Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu city and is originally from Udhampur district.

May182024 by News DeskNo Comments

SC overturns acquittal, Allows prosecution in failed 2019 CRPF convoy bombing

REGIONAL

The Supreme Court has authorized the prosecution of six Hizbul Mujahideen members accused of a failed car suicide bombing aimed at a Central Reserve Police Force convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in March 2019. This decision overturns the Jammu Kashmir High Court’s ruling, which had upheld a trial court’s acquittal due to a procedural error. Citing similarities to the deadly Pulwama attack in February 2019, the Supreme Court determined that the procedural error could be corrected, thus allowing prosecution under the UAPA by following the proper procedures. A suspect, identified as Amin from South Kashmir, allegedly attempted this attack, mirroring the Pulwama incident. After the Pulwama attack, the Union Home Ministry handed the investigation to the NIA. In September 2...

May172024 by News DeskNo Comments

Teenager critically wounded in Waghama road accident

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Meer Irfan A teenager was critically wounded during a road accident at the Waghama area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir's Anantnag district. A family member told The Kashmiriyat that Awfaq Ahmed Dass son of Ghulam Mohuddin Dass, a resident of Waghama was wounded after the bike he was riding was hit by a tractor at Katertang area. After being hit, the 12th class student was shifted to Soura hospital for treatment, where his condition is said to be critical. Details rushing in.

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Srinagar court dismisses petition of woman accusing husband, in-laws of domestic violence

REGIONAL

A Srinagar Court has dismissed the petition of a woman who accused her husband and in-laws of domestic violence. After hearing counsels for petitioner and respondent, the Court of Second Additional Munsiff Srinagar presided over by Ahtizaz Ahmed said that all witnesses of petitioner are interested witnesses. “There are few contradictions in the witnesses of the petitioners. Further, all of the witnesses of petitioner are interested witnesses which require further corroboration,” the court said. Court added that respondents have proved by way of independent witnesses that there was a step of reconciliation taken by the respondents by approaching the Shariah Board. “It is proved that despite the steps taken by respondent and notices issued by the Shariah Board, the Petitioner did...

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NIA attaches properties of Jaish e Muhammad militant

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached as many as seven immovable properties of a top militant commander belonging to the banned Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed. (JeM) In a statement, a spokesperson of the probe agency said that Sartaj Ahmed Mantoo’s properties, including land measuring 19 Marlas & 84 Sqft at Kisarigam in Pulwama district, were attached on Wednesday under Section 33 (1) of UA (P) Act, 1967, on the orders of NIA Special Court, Jammu. The statement read that Sartaj was arrested on 31st January 2020, and several arms, ammunitions & explosives were recovered from his possession. “He was chargesheeted on 27th July 2020, and is currently facing trial under relevant sections of Arms Act, IPC, Explosive Substances Act, UA (P) Act and Indian Wireless Te...

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After suspension by Apni Party, Mudasir Aziz back to reporting

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The Jammu Kashmir Apni Party, led by Altaf Bukhari, expelled Mudasir Aziz on Friday due to alleged unethical behavior on social media. Aziz, who recently joined the party and served as a Facebook page admin, was removed following public outcry over his conduct. A formal complaint was subsequently lodged against him in the court of the Judicial Magistrate Pampore. In a statement, the party declared, “In light of recent events, it has come to the attention of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party that Mudasir Aziz has exhibited behavior inconsistent with the values and ethics upheld by the organization. The Apni Party is committed to maintaining a standard of integrity, respect, and humanity, which Aziz’s actions have contravened. Effective immediately, Mr. Mudasir Aziz is hereby suspend...

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‘You take free ration, but don’t vote for BJP’: UP cops brutally assault Dalit man

INDIA

A Dalit watchman, Veerendra Dhanuk, was allegedly attacked by two home guards following a dispute at the Nawabganj tehsil office in Bareilly district on Wednesday. The conflict arose over "claiming free ration but not voting for the incumbent government." Dhanuk reported the incident to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, stating he was verbally abused and physically assaulted by home guards Rampal Gangwar and Veerpal Gangwar. He claimed the guards were disparaging citizens who receive government-provided rations but do not vote for the ruling party. A video of the incident shows Dhanuk being kicked, slapped, and having his face pinned under a boot. Additional SP Mukesh Chandra Mishra confirmed that an FIR was registered against the home guards, who have been detained...

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In 2010, We failed to bring accountability: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi

INTERVIEW

As elections fever grips the Kashmir valley, we are holding weekly conversations with regional parties of Kashmir and Jammu to know their views on issues concerning the public. In this episode: An interview held in Budgam with Aga Rahullah Mehdi; JK National Conference’s candidate for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat speaks to Asma Bhat, video correspondent for The Kashmiriyat from Srinagar district. Aga Mehdi clarified that his previous statement about not participating in elections specifically referred to assembly elections, a stance he maintains. He explained that participating in such elections under the current circumstances would imply acceptance of the abrogation of Article 370, which he strongly rejects. Mehdi views the ongoing elections as an opportunity to engage with marginali...

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Fire breaks out near Srinagar’s Gandhi college

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A fire broke out near Gandhi College in the Baba Dem area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Friday morning. Eyewitnesses said that the fire initially started from a residential house and soon engulfed a local mosque. He said that soon after the incident, fire tenders were dispatched to the spot to douse off the flames. (KNO)

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Nearly one-third of Covaxin recipients report adverse effects: Study

FEATURED

A significant number of individuals who received Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin vaccine have reported adverse side effects, a study by SpringerLink has revealed. This comes weeks after Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca acknowledged similar issues with its Covid-19 vaccine. As per Economic Times, the study published on SpringerLink, revealed that nearly one-third of participants in an observational study on Covaxin experienced adverse events of special interest (AESI). The study highlighted that female adolescents and individuals with a history of allergies are at a higher risk of AESIs after receiving COVID-19. Among the 1,024 participants, which included 635 adolescents and 291 adults, 304 adolescents (47.9%) and 124 adults (42.6%) reported viral upper respiratory tract infections...