KULGAM

The Jammu Kashmir Police on Monday said that it busted the module involved in the killing of a Sarpanch in Kulgam. On 11 March (Friday), suspected militants fired at a Sarpanch, Shabir Ahmad Mir, in Kulgam district’s Audoora area. Mir was rushed to a nearby hospital but did not survive the bullet injuries. The Police said that it has busted a militant module of proscribed militant outfit HM involved in the recent killing of Sarpanch Shabir Ahmad Mir & arrested three militant associates actively involved in the killing. They said that Police recovered incriminating materials including 02 Pistols on their disclosure. "Vehicles used in the commission of crime have also been seized. During investigation, it was learnt that the Sarpanch was killed by HM militant Mushtaq Yatoo...

Danishwar Hameed One woman died in a road accident in Pahloo area of Kulgam district. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday, an oil tanker crashed into a two-wheeler bearing the number JK04c 3988 in the Pahloo area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district, causing injuries to a husband and wife. The woman named Beauty Jan, who was a resident of Khargund, Czowgam in Kulgam was declared dead upon her arrival at the hospital. Her husband, Ishtiyaq Ahmed Shiekh s/o Bashir Ahmed Shiekh suffered critical injuries and is being treated at District Hospital Kulgam. The Police has registered a case in this regard and launched an investigation into the incident.

The Kulgam district administration on Thursday provided ex-gratia relief of Rupees one Lakh to family of slain Panch who was allegedly killed by militant on Wednesday. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the Kulgam district administration Kulgam had provided ex-gratia relief to the tune of Rs one lakh to the bereaved family. Notably, Unknown gunmen on Wednesday evening shot dead Mohammad Yaqoob Dar, an independent Panch at Kulpora Srandroo of Kulgam district—(KNO)

Danishwar Hameed SSP Kulgam Dr. G.V Sundeep Chakravarty-IPS* felicitated Student namely Hashim Nazir Son of lady SgCT Aesha Akther for securing 500/500 marks in the 10th class examination session 2021 with a cash reward and certificate of excellence. SSP Kulgam while interacting with Hashim Nazir congratulated him for his brilliant performance which resulted in his remarkable success. He also hoped that he would inspire other students to excel in his studies and academics in future. Moreover, SSP Kulgam congratulated his mother for guiding his son in a better manner for bringing laurels to the whole Police family and entire district Kulgam. He urged the boy to become a torch bearer for youth. The objective of the event was to encourage meritorious student in the field of academics...

A Panchayat ghar was gutted in a mysterious blaze that broke out in Damhal Hanjipora area of South Kashmir's Kulgam on Wednesday evening, official sources said. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a fire broke out in a Panchayat Ghar at Hariweth in Kulgam. Fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot from different parts to douse the flames. Meanwhile, Police team also rushed to the spot, sources said, adding that the cause of the fire was not known. Tehsildar Damhal Hanjipora, Niyaz Ahmad Bhat told KNO that the efforts are on to douse off the flames—(KNO)

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Sunday said electricity in Kulgam district will be restored within few hours. Bhat while talking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that men and machinery are on job and almost entire work has been completed. He said that within one to two hours electricity is being restored in the district. "Major towers had collapsed in district due to which electricity remained disrupted in most parts of the district," Bhat said "However, soon after the weather become friendly the Power Development Department (PDD) deployed men and machinery on war footing are restoring the power supply in district," he said. "Power supply in hospital and emergency services has been restored already, "Bhat said—(KNO)

Amid heavy snowfall, district administration Kulgam on Wednesday rescued six family members in Tangmarg Aharbal area after their house got damaged. Tehsildar Damhal Hanjipora, Niyaz Ahmad Bhat speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said the family of Mohammad Iqbal Sheikh son of Karim Sheikh, a resident of Tangmarg was rescued by our team after their roof of house got damaged. He said they have been shifted to nearby safer place. "Blankets, essential items was provided to the family by administration," he said, adding that he is monitoring situation myself and since last night they have shifted several patients to hospital—(KNO)

ACB arrests Mohammad Abbas, Patwari Halqa Kewa, Qazigund District Kulgam for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹3,500 from complainant for providing of revenue extracts. Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint, wherein the complainant alleged that Mohammad Abbas, Patwari Halqa Kewa, Qazigund District Kulgam is demanding bribe for providing revenue extracts. The complainant alleged that the accused Patwari has demanded Rs.3500/- from the complainant in lieu of providing Revenue Extracts viz Intikhaab for obtaining KCC Loan.Upon receiving the instant complaint prima facie offence U/S 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 was found made out. Consequently, case FIR No. 02/2022 was registered at Police Station ACB Anantnag. Mohammad Abbas, Patwari Halqa Kewa, Qazigund District Kul...

Joint Forces launched a massive cordon and search operation (CASO) in Odura Nillow area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir. An official said that the operation was launched jointly by forces including  RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police, and CRPF Battalion following inputs about the movement of militants in the area. More details awaited

Danishwar Hameed Joint Forces launched a massive cordon and search operation (CASO) in two villages of the Kulgam district in south Kashmir. An official said that the operation on Friday was launched jointly by forces including RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police, and CRPF following inputs about the movement of militants in the Kakran Pombay and Katrasoo areas of Kulgam. He said that the operation was launched following inputs about the presence of militants in these areas. The search operations in both areas were going on when this report was being filed.