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Sep182020 by News DeskNo Comments

Shopian Encounter – ‘Army Statement will Not Affect Our Pursuit for Justice’ says Family of the Slain

OTHERS, REGIONAL, SHOPIAN, THE KASHMIRIYAT

Fizala Khan In a brief statement released by the Indian Army regarding the Amshipura, Shopian encounter on 18th of July, contravened the do's and don'ts of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) approved by the Supreme Court. The inquiry has brought out certain 'prima facie' evidence indicating that during the operation, powers vested under the AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Power Act) act of 1990 were exceeded. "Consequently, the competent authority has directed to initiate disciplinary proceedings under the Army Act against those found prima-facie answerable," the statement concluded. Abrar Ahmed (25), Imtiaz Ahmed (21), Abrar Ahmed (17) left their residence from Dhar Sakri village in Kotranka of Rajouri district - Poonch, in search of livelihood and wage to support their families during t...

Sep162020 by News DeskNo Comments

Army Distributes School kits among Students in Remote Villages of Shopian

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Mir Irfaan Academic material, sports kits and energy booster items were distributed among the students in remote villages of Shopian District. Hundreds of School bags and other items were distributed by 34 Rastriya Rifles Mantribugh Camp in Ranipora, Khasipora, Mantribugh, Tikipora and other villages. Such encouraging things would boost the morale of students in future. School going students after receiving the items were joyful and happy. They presented their vote of thanks to the 34 Rastriya Rifles. A local, who was present on the occasion said that the army has organized such an event where students were motivated for future dreams related to their carrier. Hundreds of locals were also gathered at the event. They were also given groceries for daily use. Army also guided t...

Sep122020 by News DeskNo Comments

In a first, Twin Sopore villages get Mobile Phone Connectivity

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In a first, twin remote villages in Sopore area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district got mobile connectivity, officials said here. An official told that villages Rajpura and Rampura in Sopore have been provided mobile connectivity for the first time. He said that a mobile tower by Reliance Jio was installed and it was made functional on Friday to give mobile and internet connectivity to the twin villages, The twin villages are famous for their scenic beauty, however, the area lacked mobile phone connectivity for decades. The area is also known as Khudgoo Munglu in local parlance. Meanwhile, locals thanked the local administration for providing them with mobile phone connectivity which they have been lacking for decades—(KNO)

Sep122020 by News DeskNo Comments

Shopian Residents Protest Lack of Basic Facilities

SHOPIAN, SOUTH KASHMIR

Mir Irfan The Residents of Gulabtang village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district are facing immense hardships due to the negligence of PDD , Jal Shakti Department and R&B Department. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, locals said that in present time when one would not imagine a life without electricity, proper water supply and macadamised roads, people of Gulabtang , Shopian are spending life out of imagination days in present digital era. Locals who came on road staged a protest against all the aforesaid departments and have said that if the same situation remains same upto Monday they will stage a protest outside DC office Shopian and will block the main Keller – Pulwama road.

Sep62020 by News DeskNo Comments

Girl Allegedly Molested by a Doctor in Shopian Area

REGIONAL, SHOPIAN

A doctor posted at primary health centre in Harmain area of south Kashmir's Shopian district allegedly tried to molest a girl. An official told the news agency - Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a girl from Aloora area of Shopian who had visited the PHC for treatment alleged that a doctor on duty there tried to molest her. He said that soon after the incident locals assembled there while the doctor fled from the spot following which locals locked the hospital and staged a protest demonstration, demanding strict action against the doctor involved in the shameful act. Chief Medical Officer Shopian Dr. Ramesh Malla said that soon after the complaint block medical officer and zonal medical officer rushed to the spot to enquire the matter. He added that three staff members including...

Sep32020 by News DeskNo Comments

10 Kashmiri boys booked under UAPA in Shopian for ‘Playing Cricket Match’ in memory of a slain Militant

REGIONAL, SHOPIAN

Sources told The Kashmiriyat that among the arrested is, Syed Tajamul Imran - a blogger from Nazneenpora Shopian who is the brother of a slain Militant, Syed Ruban and nine others were booked under the act. "They have been allegedly taking part in a cricket tournament organized in the memory of a slain militant commander. The Print quoted unnamed Senior Official in Jammu Kashmir admin to senior JK Administration officials, who told that 10 youths include nine local cricketers and brother of slain militant commander, who is believed to be the organizer of the event held in Shopian Thursday. Syed Tajamul Imran is the brother of Ruban, aged 22 who was killed during an encounter with Government Forces in Budgam district in January last year, he is also the cousin of Naveed Babu, a Mi...

Aug282020 by News DeskNo Comments

Two Militants Killed in Encounter in Killora, Shopian

REGIONAL, SHOPIAN, SOUTH KASHMIR

Mir Irfan Two militants have been killed in an ongoing encounter that broke out between government forces and militants, in Killora area of Shopian in South Kashmir. An official told The Kashmiriyat that two militants were killed in the initial exchange of fire, while the operation in the area is still in process. A police officer also confirmed the killing of two militants in the ongoing gunfight, he however said that the identification of both slain militants is yet to be ascertained. Earlier in the day, a joint team of Army's 44RR, SOG and CRPF sealed Kiloora in Shopian following inputs about presence of militants.buy vardenafil generic rxbuywithoutprescriptiononline.com over the counter

Aug282020 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Bonds of Love’-Muslims Perform Last Rites of Hindu Woman in Shopian Kashmir

CULTURE, REGIONAL, SHOPIAN

Members of the Muslim community helped in performing the last rites of their Hindu neighbour in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday afternoon. As soon as the news of the death of 103-year-old Uma Devi spread, Muslim neighbours from Pargochi village came together to help in performing her last rites. Amid rains and massive thunderstorm, locals arranged firewood and other necessary things for her last rites. Local women too joined their Hindu counterparts in the mourning and to express condolences to the family. "We have been living together for ages, and nothing will break this bond of Muslim-Hindu unity in Kashmir, politics is not as strong as our love, Kashmir is incomplete without them”, Arshid Ahmed Shah, a local resident said to The Kashmiriyat. The elderly woman ...

Aug252020 by News DeskNo Comments

Contractual Employees Working under MGNREGA in Shopian Stage Protest Demanding Regularization of their Services.

REGIONAL, SHOPIAN

Meer Irfan The employees held a protest at block headquarters in Shopian and raised slogans against the government for the callous approach regarding their demands. The protesting employees belonged to Shopian and other blocks of the district and said "we have been working in Rural Development Department (RDD) for the last 12 years and have been completely neglected by the government." "The authorities are yet to regularize our services and ensure implementation of the 'equal pay for equal work' policy" said a protester. He said highly educated youth have been working under MGNREGA with full dedication for years on a meager honorarium which is not enough to support their families. Another protester threatened that if their demands were not met at the earliest they will hit t...

Aug192020 by News DeskNo Comments

One Militant Killed in Ongoing Shopian Encounter

SHOPIAN

Mir Irfan One Militant has been killed during an encounter that broke out between government forces and militants at Moolu in Chitragam area of Shopian district on Wednesday afternoon. A Police official told The Kashmiriyat that a cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in the area by joint team of forces including 44 RR of Indian Army, CRPF and SOG of Jammu Kashmir Police Police on specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area. An official said that, after trapping the militants, they were asked to surrender, however, opened fire, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter. Sources said that two to three militants are believed to be trapped, while one of them has been killed so far. Internet services are likely to be barred in the district.