July 2024 - Page 2 of 28 - The Kashmiriyat

Jul302024 by News DeskNo Comments

Four troopers injured as vehicle turns turtle in Kulgam

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed Four soldiers were injured on Tuesday when their vehicle overturned in the Devsar area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district. According to officials, an army vehicle from 9RR overturned while traveling from Devsar to Pahloo, near the petrol pump in the Kulgam area The four troopers soldiers were promptly transported to the 9RR headquarters camp for medical treatment. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.

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Mysterious fire damages four houses in Anantnag’s Mattan; Investigation underway

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar In the Mattan area of Anantnag district, south Kashmir, a mysterious fire damaged four residential structures and a granary belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community. Official said that the incident occurred late Sunday night, around 2:30 a.m., affecting multi-floor heritage houses in Razdan Mohalla. The burnt properties belong to Anand Ji Razdan, Shadi Lal Razdan, and Sham Lal Patwari. The families, whose homes were unoccupied, have called for a high-level investigation, citing that natural causes like short circuits are unlikely. DIG South Kashmir, Javed Iqbal, confirmed that a case has been registered at the Mattan police station and that a senior officer is leading the investigation. He said that efforts are underway to determine the fire's cause with the ...

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1014 cases registered under NDPS in last 3 years: Centre

INDIA

Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 1,014 drug cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985 over the past three years, according to information provided by the Centre. In a written statement to the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai highlighted the impact of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ (NMBA) in improving drug addiction case detection. Recent data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2022 shows a progressive increase in drug-related cases: 289 cases in 2020, 357 cases in 2021, and 394 cases in 2022 in Jammu and Kashmir. The government has implemented the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) to address substance abuse among youth, including launching NMBA across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Over...

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Qadir Ganderbali: The enigmatic figure from Kashmir’s darkest era

WRITE-UPS

The name of Qadir Ganderbali, often referred to as "Ister" (iron press), had largely faded from Kashmir's political discourse for some time. However, late Kashmiri Pandit activist Sampat Prakash revived the name by frequently invoking "Ister," symbolizing the severe methods allegedly used by Ganderbali. Infamously known for his harsh and brutal tactics, Ganderbali's name alone was enough to instill fear among Kashmiris, especially the older generation. His brute measures continue to haunt his legacy. In this essay, we explore the life and career of Qadir Ganderbali to better understand his impact and significance. Qadir Ganderbali, born into the Sheikh landlord family of Ganderbal, began his career as a sergeant in the Jammu Kashmir Police during Maharaja Hari Singh's reign. Rising t...

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JK Bank’s screening test for banking associates illegal, declares High Court

INDIA

The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has invalidated JK Bank’s promotion policy for Banking Associates (BAs), specifically the mandatory screening test for IBPS Banking Associates. Justice Rahul Bharti has ordered the bank to promote IBPS Banking Associates to the next position without requiring the screening test. This ruling followed a petition from approximately 50 Banking Associates challenging JK Bank’s communication dated September 21, 2023, which announced a screening test and interview for promotion to the Assistant Manager Cadre. The petitioners argued that this policy was discriminatory. Justice Bharti found that the policy violated Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees equality before the law. The court highlighted that subjecting non-IBPS Ban...

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Lateef Ahmad Baba takes Kashmiri Wazwan to Int’l level

CULTURE

Lateef Ahmad Baba, a prominent Kashmiri Waza (Chef), has not only mastered the art of Wazwan but has also taken it to international heights. With a career that spans decades, Baba has become a symbol of Kashmiri hospitality and culture, enchanting food enthusiasts across the globe with his rich, traditional Wazwan dishes. Baba while speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that he was born and raised in Srinagar, and that he was introduced to the intricate and labor-intensive cuisine of Wazwan at an early age. “Wazwan, a multi-course meal, is central to Kashmiri culture, often served during weddings and significant events. Each dish in Wazwan requires meticulous preparation and a deep understanding of flavors and spices,” he said. Baba said that he is among ...

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Muslim youth’s abdomen ruptures, intestines bulge out in vicious assault by police in Bihar

REGIONAL

A 25-year-old Muslim youth, Mohammed Furqan, suffered severe injuries after being brutally assaulted by Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel at Janakpur Road Railway Station on Thursday. The attack was so extreme that Furqan’s intestine burst through his stomach. Furqan was at the station to bid farewell to his aunt, who was traveling to Mumbai. A dispute with another passenger led to the intervention of GRP officers, who began beating Furqan with sticks. Despite his desperate pleas to avoid hitting his recently operated abdomen, the officers continued to target the area, resulting in his stomach rupturing on the left side. Furqan had undergone intestinal surgery two years prior, and the assault caused his surgical wounds to reopen. Videos showing Furqan’s intestine protrudin...

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Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrim footfall close to 5 lakh in a month

REGIONAL

The annual Amarnath Yatra to the holy cave shrine has seen over 4.65 lakh pilgrims, who paid their respects to Lord Shiva, exceeding the total number of visitors to the naturally formed ice lingam than last year. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that 7,500 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave on Monday, bringing the total number of pilgrims to 4,66,342, compared to 4.59 lakh pilgrims last year. They said the pilgrims who visited the shrine today include 4,364 male pilgrims, 1,791 female pilgrims, 148 Sadhus, and one Sadhvi. “32nd batch of 1,832 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp at 3:22 AM in a convoy of 62 vehicles, escorted by the CRPF. The group includes 1,358 men, 363 women, two children, and 109 Sadhus and Sadhvis. Of these, 1,263 pil...

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SSG commandos of Pakistan Army have infiltrated Jammu Kashmir: SP Vaid

INDIA

Amid a surge in militant attacks in Jammu Kashmir, particularly in Jammu, the former police chief Shesh Paul Ved has claimed that a large number of SSG Commandos from Pakistan Army have already infiltrated into this part of Jammu and Kashmir and others are trying to infiltrate as well. SP Vaid as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust claimed that over 600 SSG Commandos from the Pakistan Army have been earmarked and a large number of them have already sneaked in Jammu Kashmir. He said that the motive behind this act was to engage 15 and 16 corps of Indian Army fully in the coveted war. “It’s an act of war and we have to remain alert. We can’t tolerate this,” he said adding that efforts are on to disrupt the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir. SP Vaid disclosed that one Adil Reh...

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Tribal warfare in Kurram Pakistan leaves dozens dead; Shia minority hardest hit

INTERNATIONAL

Dozens have been killed and 145 injured in ongoing clashes between two tribes in Pakistan’s volatile Kurram district, located near the Afghan border. The fighting between the Boshehra and Maleekhel tribes erupted on Wednesday and has continued despite mediation efforts by a local jirga (tribal assembly) to restore calm, The Tribune reported. The current fighting has involved sophisticated weaponry, including mortar shells and rocket launchers, targeting settlements in Parachinar and Sadda, the main cities in Kurram. Dr. Mir Hassan Jan, head of the District Headquarters Hospital in Parachinar, reported, “We have 28 dead and another 145 wounded who are either being treated or have been brought to the district’s hospitals.” The violence has disrupted daily life, with the main road...