REGIONAL

The Meteorological Department has forecast mainly dry weather conditions in Jammu Kashmir for the coming two weeks. On Monday morning, the MeT said that the ongoing dry spell is likely to continue for the upcoming two weeks. across Jammu Kashmir. On 5th, a brief spell of rain is likely to occur at several places of Jammu Kashmir (50% chance) towards the evening time. "From 6-10 September, the weather is likely to remain hot and dry," said MeT. "Overall, there’s NO forecast of any major rain/Snowfall for the next 2 weeks," MeT said. The Department has also issued an advisory asking the farmers to Harvest their crops as dry weather is expected for the next 2 weeks.

Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested a Government teacher over charges of sexual abuse and harassment in Rajouri. A written complaint was received by police from Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Rajouri after girl students complained the issue. “Accused Ashraf Qureshi is a Government teacher presently serving in Government Higher Secondary School Saaj in Thanamandi sub division of Rajouri district,” Police said in a statement. A case, FIR number 129/2023 under section 8/22 POCSO Act has been registered in Thanamandi police station, Police said, adding, “after several girl students of said school lodged their complaint alleging sexual abuse and harassment by the teacher.” The further legal proceedings have been initiated and investigation of the case is going on.

A ‘Kashmiri Pandit’ group has questioned in the Supreme Court the credentials of Jammu Kashmir National Conference leader Mohammad Akbar Lone, one of the petitioners challenging the abrogation of Article 370, claiming he was a supporter of secessionist forces. An intervention application in the apex court has been filed by ‘Roots in Kashmir’, which claims to be a group of Kashmiri Pandit youths, seeking to bring some additional documents and facts on record in the matter. It alleged that the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Mohammad Akbar Lone is known as “a supporter of secessionist forces operating in J&K, who support Pakistan.” “The petitioner No. 1--(Mohd Akbar Lone), was a member of the legislative assembly from 2002 to 2018 and has shouted slogans like ‘Pakista...

An Army trooper was electrocuted to death inside a camp in the Samba district of Jammu Kashmir. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday evening, Deepak Pandey (25) of the engineering squadron came in contact with a live wire while working on some product during which he received an electric shock. Deepak, a resident of Uttarakhand fell unconscious following which he was rushed to the military hospital where he breathed his last. The body of the deceased would be taken to his hometown for last rites after completion of legal formalities, they said.

Unknown persons damaged apple orchards stretched for over ten Kanals in the Shopian district of south Kashmir. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, unknown persons damaged more than 1500 boxes in the Wachawhallan area of Imam Sahib belt in Shopian. "We woke up in the morning to find our apple orchards had been damaged by unknown persons. The apples were on the ground and taken down forcibly off the trees," said one of the victim. He said that the orchards that were damaged belonged to two Abdul Aziz Mir and Gulzar Ahmed Mir. Police has taken cognizance of the matter and launched an investigation into the matter.

A Central Reserve of Police Force(CRPF) personnel on Sunday allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Banihal area of Ramban district, an official said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the CRPF jawan (name withheld) from Bihar state who was posted for security of Banihal-Qazigund Nayvug tunnel shot himself dead with his service rifle. He said that his body has been shifted to SDH Banihal for autopsy, while police have taken cognisance of the matter—(KNO)

India's president Droupadi Murmu has appointed three judges as Judicial Members of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for Jammu Kashmir. As per an order, Advocates Mir Syed Latif and Rajinder Singh Dogra besides Sanjeev Gupta, District Judge have been appointed for Srinagar and Jammu Benches respectively. As per an order by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, M S Latif has been appointed for a period of four years from the date he assumes the charge of the post, or till attaining the age of 67 years, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. “The conditions of service of Mir Syed Latif as Judicial Member in the Central Administrative Tribunal shall be governed by the provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 and Rules framed thereunder, as am...

A teenager was stabbed to death in Dalgate area of Srinagar on Saturday afternoon even as the accused was arrested, officials said here. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the boy was attacked with a sharp edged weapon during a scuffle in Chinar Bagh area of Dalgate today afternoon. He said that the boy died on the spot, while the accused was arrested by police. The boy has been identified as Burhan Nisar of Konakhan Dalgate—(KNO)

Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Saturday said that security agencies are heading to make J&K terrorism-free and drug-free. He said the efforts are on to engage the youth of J-K into mainstream activities including sports and make them aware of the unwanted consequences of separatism. “I congratulate youth of J&K for treading path of building their future and distancing away from terrorism and separatism. The future of every nation’s depends on its youth. Luckily J&K has huge amount of youth power that needs to be engaged in the right direction. J&K Police and other security agencies in tandem took multiple efforts in recent past to engage youth into positive things. Recently J&K Police, Army and other security agencies organized female cricket tourn...

Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla on Saturday said to have arrested a woman Impersonating as a police officer. As per the statement issued to the news agency Kashmir Scroll police said that, on 01/09/2023, Police Station Kunzer received a complaint from one person namely Wasif Hassan of Kunzer stating therein that during a bus journey where he was approached by a woman who identified herself as Ashia, claiming to be a Sub-Inspector currently stationed at Police Station Kunzar. "She assured the complainant Mr. Hasan that she had the authority to secure a position for him as a Constable in J&K Police. Lured by the promise of a job opportunity, Mr. Hasan gave ₹10,000/- rupees to the impersonating police officer", it reads. "The impersonating officer (Ashia) further recontacte...