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Month: July 2024

Moulana Dawoodi, Mushtaq Veeri barred from spreading communal hatred: Police

Moulana Dawoodi, Mushtaq Veeri barred from spreading communal hatred: Police

REGIONAL
The Jammu Kashmir Police said it has taken action against two religious clerics for making derogatory remarks targeting a specific community. The inflammatory language used by Mushtaq Ahmad Veeri and Abdul Rashid Dawoodi, was reported to the police, prompting an immediate response, Police said in a statement. "Authorities have initiated legal proceedings under applicable laws to address the issue. In a preventive measure, both clerics have been bound down to mitigate the risk of further inflammatory speech," said the press release. This action comes two days after the duo had made remarks in bad taste against the Shia community. The Anantnag police have also urged the public to report any similar incidents to ensure a peaceful coexistence among communities which is being widely...
‘Further disempowerment’: Mehbooba Mufti urges Indian public to protect Kashmiri rights

‘Further disempowerment’: Mehbooba Mufti urges Indian public to protect Kashmiri rights

REGIONAL
People's Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday issued a video statement on her social media handles paying tributes to the martyrs of July 13, 1931. Responding sharply over the imposition of restrictions on Kashmiri political leaders, the former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir said that the restrictions over paying simple tributes to the martyrs of 1931 have forced the people of Jammu Kashmir to think if they made the correct decision to accede to India. "The BJP-led government's decision to increase power of LG is a direct attack on the people of the state and will further disempower the region. First, the special status was revoked, the state was divided, and people are being pushed out of jobs. Criticism is being criminalized, with thousands imprisoned and little v...
‘Powerless assembly’: Opposition mounts in Jammu Kashmir over increased powers for LG

‘Powerless assembly’: Opposition mounts in Jammu Kashmir over increased powers for LG

REGIONAL
Political parties in Jammu Kashmir on Saturday voiced strong opposition to the Centre’s move to vest more powers in the Union Territory’s Lieutenant Governor for decisions related to police and all-India service officers. The Centre has amended the rules under the Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which was enacted for the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh while abrogating Article 370. As a result, decisions regarding the appointment of the advocate general and other law officers, as well as matters related to the anti-corruption bureau, will now be taken by the Lt Governor. The main regional outfits—the National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)—argued that this decision would “disempow...
‘He is innocent’: Pakistan Court orders release of Imran Khan

‘He is innocent’: Pakistan Court orders release of Imran Khan

INTERNATIONAL
PTI chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been acquitted in the Iddat case. The court ordered their immediate release if they are not wanted in other cases. This decision brought joy to PTI supporters who had gathered outside the court, turning their planned rallies into celebrations. The Iddat case had stirred significant controversy and condemnation from civil rights activists and legal experts. Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were initially sentenced just days before the February 8 general elections, raising questions about the timing and motivations behind the conviction. Earlier today, Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka of the Islamabad district and sessions court had reserved the decision on their appeals. During the hearings, Judge Majoka remarked that Hanafi jurisprudence ...
MHA grants more powers to LG in Jammu Kashmir

MHA grants more powers to LG in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL
In a significant move, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the rules governing Jammu and Kashmir, mandating that all proposals regarding the transfer of Administrative Secretaries and All India Services (AIS) officers be submitted to the Lieutenant Governor by the Chief Secretary. The amendments to the Business of Jammu and Kashmir Rules, 2019, come amid speculation that assembly elections could be held in Jammu and Kashmir in September. According to the new rules, proposals related to the transfer of Administrative Secretaries and AIS officers must be submitted to the Lieutenant Governor by the Administrative Secretary General Administration Department through the Chief Secretary. The MHA's notification stipulates that matters involving police, public order, AIS, and the ...
July 13: Kashmir leaders prevented from visiting martyrs’ graveyard

July 13: Kashmir leaders prevented from visiting martyrs’ graveyard

REGIONAL
On the eve of July 13, which historically marked the martyrs' day in Kashmir, political leaders from Kashmir alleged that they were prevented from participating in the commemoration. On July 13, 23 Kashmiris were killed near the central jail in Srinagar while offering Adhan. They had gathered with thousands to witness the legal trial of one commoner, Abdul Qadir Khan. For several decades, the day was officially observed as martyrs day in Kashmir, however, after the fall of regional government in 2019, July 13 was dropped from the list of official events. Jammu Kashmir Apni Party alleged that a party of Jammu Kashmir Police prevented Altaf Bukhari and other Apni Party leaders from visiting martyrs' graveyard in Srinagar. Sajad Lone and Mehbooba Mufti claimed that they have been put...
Gangbal in Ganderbal is the new favourite destination of trekkers

Gangbal in Ganderbal is the new favourite destination of trekkers

REGIONAL
The highly anticipated Gangabal trekking season has officially commenced, attracting thousands of adventure enthusiasts from across India to the scenic region. The Gangabal Lake, also called Haramukh Ganga, is an alpine high-altitude oligotrophic lake situated at the foot of Mount Haramukh in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The trek, starting at an elevation of 12,000 feet, begins from Shutkadi Sonamarg in Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. This annual event spans 70 days, offering trekkers a remarkable combination of natural beauty and outdoor adventure.. As per the details gathered by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the surge of visitors has significantly boosted local tourism, creating numerous employment opportunities for residents as trekking guid...
Assembly elections: ECI directs completion of voter lists by Aug 20

Assembly elections: ECI directs completion of voter lists by Aug 20

REGIONAL
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mandated the completion of all preparations for the proposed assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, with the second special summary revision of voter lists to be completed by August 20. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), ECI Director Shubhra Saxena led a virtual meeting on Thursday with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer PK Pole and district election officers, providing crucial instructions. The two-hour virtual meeting focused on election preparations, with officials detailing the steps taken so far. The special summary revision of voter lists, which commenced on June 25, will be completed by July 24. The period for registering objections and claims will run from July 25 to August 9, with resolutions expected by August...
UP police arrest three Hindu men with two quintals of beef

UP police arrest three Hindu men with two quintals of beef

INDIA
Police in Bijnor have apprehended three individuals—Rahul, Sachin, and Brijpal—for possessing two quintals of beef. According to statements from Bijnor police, the men were arrested while transporting the meat in a car. Police reported that they had taken two bulls to a forest, where a butcher named Mustafa slaughtered them, after which the men attempted to sell the meat. Although the three accused have been detained, the butcher remains at large. This incident is part of a broader pattern, with previous cases involving Hindu activists in cow slaughter reported in Agra and Muradabad. Acting on confidential information about the slaughter of bulls, police intercepted an Innova car in the forest where they recovered beef and cutting tools. The suspects initially attempted to e...