August 21, 2024 - The Kashmiriyat

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Renowned religious preacher likely to join race for Kashmir assembly

Politics, REGIONAL

Amid ongoing talks of religious leaders and parties entering the electoral fray, a renowned Kashmiri cleric is likely to contest the assembly elections in Jammu Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Molana Ghulam Rasool Hami, a well-known preacher from Srinagar, will contest the assembly polls scheduled to start on September 18. Fifty-year-old Hami is a key spiritual figure from the Valley with followers spread across Jammu and Kashmir. This development comes amid discussions between another religious group, Jammat Islami, and the government regarding participation in the electoral process. Although Jammat Islami has not received a response regarding the ban imposed by the central government, which they seek to have lifted, the party is keen to participate in the upcoming ...

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Video of Putin kissing holy Quran goes viral, Wins praise online

INDIA

A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin kissing the Holy Quran has gone viral on social media, drawing significant attention and praise. The footage was captured during Putin's visit to Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic, where he was presented with a gold-encrusted Quran at the newly constructed "Prophet Jesus" mosque. https://twitter.com/GlobeEyeNews/status/1826213291003457797?s=08 Putin was accompanied by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and Mufti Salah Mezhiev, the head of the Spiritual Administration of the Muslims of the Chechen Republic. After receiving the Quran, Putin kissed it and held it close, a gesture that quickly sparked a wave of positive reactions online. Many users took to social media to express their admiration for Putin, with comments such as "...

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Viral video shows son performing CPR on dying father amid absence of doctors at Jammu Kashmir hospital

REGIONAL

A 71-year-old man died on Wednesday allegedly due to the absence of medical personnel to administer CPR at a hospital in Ramban district, an official said. A video of the son trying to revive his father on a hospital bed has since gone viral. Ghulam Nabi Bhat, who was suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, was rushed to Sub-District Hospital in Banihal by his son Altaf Ahmad. With no doctor or paramedical staff available, Ahmad was forced to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on his father. Half an hour after their arrival at the hospital, Bhat was moved to the casualty room, where he was declared dead, according to a family member. Chief Medical Officer Ramban, Kamal Jee Zadoo, has ordered an inquiry into the incident. “This office has received video...

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Ahead of assembly elections, Engineer Rashid seeks regular bail; Delhi Court seeks NIA’s input

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A Delhi court has requested a response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding an application for regular bail filed by imprisoned Kashmiri parliamentarian Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid. Rashid, who has been in custody since 2019 in connection with a 2017 Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case, is currently held in Tihar Jail. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh issued the notice on Tuesday, directing the NIA to respond by August 28. Rashid, who won the Baramulla seat from former chief minister Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, had previously been granted custody parole to take his oath of office on July 5. The NIA's case against Rashid involves allegations related to funding terrorist groups and separatists, with his name...

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Two muslims tied up, assaulted by mob in UP over false allegations of transporting banned meat

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Two Muslim men were assaulted by Hindutva activists over allegations of transporting banned meat after their vehicle overturned in the Crossing Republic area of Ghaziabad. According to reports, the incident occurred on NH-9 near ABES College, where the vehicle, loaded with meat, lost control and scattered its contents on the road. Upon learning of the accident, activists from a Hindu organization, including Bajrang Dal members, arrived at the scene and accused the driver, Ashraf, and his helper, Aamir, both from Delhi, of carrying meat from banned animals. The activists tied up the two men and began beating them, with passersby also joining in the assault. Despite their pleas for mercy, the violence continued, and a video of the incident quickly spread on social media. The a...

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Apni Party struggles: Another key leader from south Kashmir likely to quit

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Amid the massive political party-hopping in Kashmir, the Altaf-Bukari led Apni Party is likely to receive another jolt in the valley. Prominent Apni Party leader Abdul Rahim Rather is expected to resign from the party in the next few days. This development was confirmed to The Kashmiriyat by a close aide of Rather, who previously served as MLA for Kokernag in Anantnag. Rather, a key figure from the Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, was instrumental in supporting and organizing public meetings for Bukhari in the southern region. He was among fourteen of the twenty-eight MLAs who defected from the People’s Democratic Party in June 2018, following its loss of power when the BJP exited the coalition government. Other defectors who joined Apni Party included Raj...

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Man goes missing from Baramulla, family seeks help

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Bhat Yasir A fifty-six year old man of Pattan village in north Kashmir's Baramulla district is missing since last two days, leaving his family in distress. Reports reaching The Kashmiriyat said that Mohd Sultan Khan, a resident of Tilgam Pattan, has been missing since 19th August. “He has left home around 5:30 p.m. on 19th August with the intention of visiting a doctor in Hyderbeigh Pattan,” said his son, Javaid Ahmad Khan. Khan, who suffers from high uric acid and blood pressure, has not returned home since his departure. His son, Khan, is concerned for his father’s well-being and has urged anyone with information to come forward. The family has filed a missing report at Police Station Kreeri. The family is appealing for help and can be contacted at 8082674485 or 9906715...

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Couple arrested in Kupwara with huge quantity of alcohol

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Police in Kupwara, working with Kalaroos Police Post, conducted a joint checkpoint and intercepted a vehicle carrying a significant amount of illicit alcohol. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the incident, Police said. The checkpoint was set up at Madmadow Kalaroos, where officers stopped the vehicle with registration number JK09B-6808 for inspection. The vehicle, driven by Mohd Abass Khan, and accompanied by his wife, Mahfooza Begum, was found to contain 166 bottles of wine and 12 bottles of beer. Both individuals were arrested, and the vehicle was seized. A case has been filed under FIR number 184/24, in accordance with section 50 of the Excise Act at Police Station Kupwara.

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Altaf Kaloo likely to contest Pahalgam, Hasnain Masoodi NC’s likely candidate for Pampore

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Suhail Dar Jammu Kashmir National Conference (NC) is likely to field it's strongest candidates for south Kashmir's Anantnag district. According to sources who spoke to The Kashmiriyat, the party has finalised the first list of candidates for the upcoming Jammu Kashmir assembly elections, set to be conducted in three phases starting September 18. The counting of votes is scheduled for October 04, 2024. The party’s lineup includes prominent figures such as Advocate Riyaz Ahmed Khan for Anantnag East (earlier Shangus), Peer Mohammad Hussain for Anantnag Main (Anantnag Tehsil) and Abdul Majeed Larmi (earlier Home Shalibugh) for Anantnag West. In Bijbehara and Srigufwara (earlier Dochnipora), Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri will represent the party, while Altaf Kaloo will contest from Pah...

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Gandhi and Kharge to arrive in Srinagar today evening: Key Congress strategy, alliance on table

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In Jammu Kashmir, one of the most debated political topics today is the visit of Rahul Gandhi to the region. Congress president Malikarjun Kharge will land in Srinagar on Wednesday evening and will immediately begin a series of meetings. Sources within the Congress Party told The Kashmiriyat that the duo will land in Srinagar today evening. "At Srinagar airport, the party leaders from Jammu Kashmir will welcome the duo and then a series of meetings will commence," they said. "They will arrive in Srinagar around 5 p.m. today. Tomorrow, they will meet district delegates at the Radisson Hotel, Rajbagh in Srinagar at 10:30 a.m., where a press conference will also be addressed and then fly to Jammu by 2 p.m," sources said. The duo will return to Delhi tomorrow evening. The party ...