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Aligarh: Four Hindus arrested for writing ‘I love Mohammad’ on temples to falsely blame Muslims

Aligarh: Four Hindus arrested for writing ‘I love Mohammad’ on temples to falsely blame Muslims

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Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested four Hindu men accused of painting ‘I Love Mohammad’ on temple walls in Aligarh’s Lodha area, allegedly to spark communal unrest and frame members of the Muslim community with whom they had ongoing property disputes. According to Aligarh SSP Neeraj Kumar Jadaun, the investigation — based on CCTV footage, call records, villagers’ inputs, and court documents — revealed that the accused intended to provoke communal sentiments for personal gain. “A spelling mistake in the graffiti and other technical evidence helped identify those behind the act,” the officer said. Police said the slogans, written in English, contained errors such as “Mamud” instead of “Mohammad,” and were found on four temples in Bhagwanpur and Bulakgarhi villages last Saturday. The di...

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing wife in Ganderbal

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Shah Basit A local court in Ganderbal has sentenced Abdul Majeed Khan, son of Abdul Ahad Khan of Gounchi Mohalla, Akhal Kangan, to life imprisonment for murdering his wife in 2020. Khan was convicted under Sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code in connection with FIR No. 50/2020 registered at Police Station Kangan. The investigation had established his direct involvement in the killing, which had sparked outrage in the area at the time. Officials said the verdict followed a thorough investigation and strong presentation of evidence by Ganderbal Police. They added that the conviction reaffirms the police’s commitment to ensuring justice and accountability in serious crime cases.

Residents of Kulgam’s Yaroo protest against power outages, Block road for over two hours

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Danishwar Hameed Residents of Yaroo DH Pora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday staged a strong protest against the Power Development Department (PDD), alleging prolonged power outages and official negligence. The agitated residents blocked the DH Pora–Kulgam road for over two hours, leading to disruption of vehicular movement and inconvenience to commuters. Chanting slogans against the department, the protesters accused the authorities of ignoring their repeated pleas for restoration of a proper electricity supply. “We have been facing power cuts for months now. Despite several complaints, no action has been taken,” one of the protesters told The Kashmiriyat, appealing to higher authorities to intervene immediately. Police and officials from the local administration...

‘Don’t snatch our livelihood’: Locals say GMC expansion in Baramulla plan threatens hundreds of jobs

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Shabir Khan A major controversy has broken out in Baramulla following the government’s proposal to transfer 32 kanals of land belonging to the District Industries Centre (DIC) for the expansion of the Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla. The move, which authorities describe as part of an effort to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in north Kashmir, has drawn sharp criticism from local traders and residents who fear large-scale displacement and job loss. According to officials, the Industries & Commerce Department has proposed the transfer of 32 kanals of DIC land to the Health and Medical Education Department for GMC’s expansion. However, locals claim that the area houses around 200 shops and dozens of small industrial units, and the acquisition would render hundr...

‘Assault on Kashmir fragile ecology’: Promo shoot for tutor brand draws fury online

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Shabir Ali A video purportedly showing a fleet of SUVs driving through green pastures somewhere in central Kashmir has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many accusing the creators of environmental vandalism and glamorising education for publicity. The video, believed to be linked to a promotional shoot for PW’s Toofan, an educational trailer resembling a high-budget action film, shows multiple black vehicles moving across grassy fields, leaving behind visible tyre marks. Viewers online described it as an “assault on Kashmir’s fragile ecology,” questioning how such activity was permitted in what appears to be a meadow or forest area. “PW’s Toofan trailer looks more like a Bollywood action flick — black SUVs and crushed green fields. When did teaching turn into a show...

Baramulla court sentences man to 14 years in jail for sexually assaulting minor girl

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The Principal Sessions Judge, Baramulla, has awarded 14 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹50,000 to a man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Ordinance and Section 447 of the RPC for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2018. The court, presided over by Principal Sessions Judge Jawad Ahmed, according to the Srinagar-based news agency Kashmir Dot Com, observed that the offence was committed with “barbaric intent,” describing it as an act that inflicted deep psychological and emotional trauma not only upon the victim but also upon her entire family. The court rejected the defence’s request for leniency, stating that the convict’s personal hardships “cannot outweigh the enormity of his crime.” The verdict followed detailed proceedi...

‘They’re suffering immensely’: Omar Abdullah led government seeks hike in monthly assistance for Kashmiri Pandits

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Jammu Kashmir government has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) seeking an increase in monthly relief assistance for Kashmiri and Jammu migrants. Migrants under the relief category currently receive free ration — 9 kg of rice and 2 kg of atta per person, and 1 kg of sugar per family — along with a cash assistance of Rs 3,250 per person per month, capped at Rs 13,000 per family. “The enhancement of relief assistance is within the domain of the Ministry of Home Affairs. A proposal for the same has already been submitted for consideration,” the government said in a written reply during the ongoing Assembly session. On pending migrant registration cases, officials said that of the 1,263 provisionally registered cases, 351 have been cleared while 658 were recomm...

631 outsiders have purchased land in Jammu Kashmir since August 2019: Govt.

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The Jammu Kashmir government has revealed that 631 outsiders, non-residents, have purchased land in Jammu Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in October 2019. According to Government Question No. 286 tabled by Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed, details as per Kashmir Dot Com show that land worth over ₹130 crore has been acquired by non-locals across Jammu and Kashmir. The government data states that in the Jammu region, 378 non-residents have purchased 212 kanal, 13 marla, and 128 square feet of land, valued at approximately ₹90.48 crore. Meanwhile, in the Kashmir region, 253 non-residents have bought 173 kanal and 7 marla of land, amounting to ₹39.49 crore in total value. The disclosure marks official confirmations of land transactions involving non-residents following the constituti...

Over 1 lakh casual and daily-rated workers registered through Aadhaar-based profiling: GAD

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The General Administration Department (GAD) today informed the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that a total of 1,00,501 casual labourers, daily-rated workers, and other need-based employees have been registered online through Aadhaar-based biometric identification and skill profiling. The details were shared by the GAD in response to a question raised by the MLA from Pulwama, Wahid Para, confirming that the process of Aadhaar-linked registration had been completed across all departments in the Union Territory. According to the official data, the Public Health Engineering, Irrigation and Flood Control Department (PHE/I&FC) has the highest number of such workers at 13,616, followed by the Power Development Department (including PDC) with 38,585, and the Education Department with 12,646 ...

MeT predicts light rain, snowfall in Kashmir on November 4 and 5

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The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday forecast a brief spell of rain and light snowfall over the higher reaches of Jammu Kashmir between November 4 and 5. According to an official from the MeT department, the weather across the Union Territory will remain largely dry until November 3. “From the evening or night of November 4 till the morning of November 5, the weather is expected to turn generally cloudy, with light rain and snowfall likely over higher reaches at scattered places in Kashmir and isolated areas in Jammu,” the official said. The official added that a noticeable drop in both day and night temperatures is expected from November 5 onwards in most parts of Jammu Kashmir. As temperatures continue to dip across the Valley, people have already started preparing ...
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