Month: November 2024

The Odisha Police on Friday detained a man after a woman filed a complaint that he forced her to undergo religious conversion and marry him, an officer said. The man also allegedly threatened the woman of Jagtsinghpur district to upload video clips of their intimate moments on the internet. The police registered a case at the Mahila Police Station here and sent the alleged victim to a hospital for medical examination. The man identified as Samir Mansoor, who claimed to be hailing from Bihar and presently staying in Kashmir, was nabbed while he was trying to leave from Odisha by train, the officer said. In the FIR, the woman claimed she came to know Mansoor through an online game in 2022 and was not aware of his religion initially. “He forced me to convert and marry him. When...

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for Jammu Kashmir, covering November 8–16, predicting mostly dry conditions, with a brief period of rain and snowfall expected. According to the forecast, the region will remain dry through November 9, providing some relief to residents after an extended dry spell. A change is expected on November 10–11, with light rain and snow likely in northern and central Kashmir, particularly affecting higher altitudes. Following this, dry weather is anticipated to return from November 12 to November 14. Another round of light rain and snow is expected on November 15–16, primarily in elevated areas. Farmers are advised to proceed with harvests and secure crops in light of the upcoming weather. Residents, especially commuters...

Administration in Tral division of south Kashmir's Pulwama has issued a circular imposing a strict ban on the use of firecrackers within the territorial jurisdiction of Sub-District Tral. The ban covers all public and private celebrations, including weddings, festivals, and other events, as part of growing concerns over environmental pollution, public health hazards, and the disruption of peace. The circular, issued today, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat, highlights the increasing problem of air and noise pollution in Kashmir, particularly during high-profile weddings where the use of firecrackers has become prevalent. These extravagant celebrations, often hosted by elite families, have sparked public outcry due to the disturbance caused to nearby residents, includin...

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdhi Friday said that the recent TRC grenade attack case in which 12 civilians were injured has been cracked and three terror associates involved in the act of grenade lobbing have been arrested and booked under UAPA. Addressing a press conference here, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir as per news agency Kashmir News Observer, said that on November 3, a grenade was lobbed at TRC that left 12 civilians including a woman and man seriously wounded. “In the attack a woman Abida was seriously wounded. She has little kids. Similarly, lone bread earner for his family Habibullah was also seriously injured. Habibullah has a bed ridden son at his home,” the IGP said. He said Srinagar police constituted teams and tasked them to investi...

After the BJP MLAs were marshaled out of the house for illegally entering the well of the house, the Jammu Kashmir assembly resumed normal functioning on Friday morning. During the last day's discussions, several members including MLA Handwara,  Sajad Gani Lone highlighted the new verification rules and said they were creating several problems for ordinary Kashmiris. The Peoples Conference leader Sajad Lone said, "There are countless instances where eligible candidates were denied jobs because someone in their extended family had a record with the police. Earlier the verification would involve parents at the maximum, now if anyone in the distant family has allegations of anti-national activities, they are denied jobs and passports." Unlike the national standard of vetting only the...

Two militants have been killed during the ongoing encounter between militants and government forces in the Sagipora area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Barmulla district. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that the encounter raged on Thursday night when militants opened fire on a team of government forces that had launched a cordon and search operation in the area. The encounter was suspended for night for precautionary measures, however, security forces had sealed all the exits points near the targeted house, leaving no chances for militants to escape, he said. Today, with first light of morning operation was resumed and during the exchange of gunfire two militants have been killed. Till this report was being filed, intense exchange of fire was going on.

Exchange of fire resumed between militants and security forces on Friday after night long lull in Sagipora area of North Kashmir's Sopore. A top police officer told GNS that on a specific input on Thursday evening a joint team of Police and army cordoned the suspected area. During searches there was some Exchange of fire with militants, however operation was suspended for night for precautionary measures. However, security forces had sealed all the exits points near the targeted house, leaving no chances for militants to escape, he said. Today, with first light of morning operation was resumed, he added. Till this report was being filed, intense exhange of fire was going on.(GNS)

Some gunshots were heard during cordon and search operation in Sagipora area of North Kashmir’s Sopore on Thursday evening. A top police officer told that on a specific input a cordon and search operation was launched in Sagipora by a joint team of Police and army this evening. During searches, some gunshots were heard subsequently the security cordon was tightened around the area, he said. More details will folllow.(GNS)

Two Village Defense Group (VDG) members have been killed by suspected militants in the Kishtwar district of Jammu Kashmir. According to a report by Daily Excelsior, on Thursday afternoon, the two were killed in the forest area of Munjla in the district. The deceased have been identified as Nazir Ahmad and Kuldip Kumar, who had been kidnapped earlier. A massive search operation has been launched by security forces to nab the attackers. Details emerging. This is a breaking news. The details are subject to change