Shabir Khan What began as a joyful family outing turned into a devastating tragedy on Sunday when four individuals were swept away while bathing in the NHPC canal of the Jhelum River near Gantmulla, Baramulla. All bodies have now been recovered. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that the group had come to Gantmulla, a scenic yet poorly marked stretch of the river, for a picnic. While bathing near the canal, they were caught in a sudden, strong current and pulled under. The force of the water caught them off guard. Rescue teams and locals responded swiftly. Two were recovered later the same day, one of them deceased. The deceased was identified as Ibrahim Bin Showkat (13), son of Showkat Ali Shah from Narkara, Budgam. One individual, Syed Mohammad Ilyas Geelani (31), son of Mufti Abdu...

Amid growing outrage over the July 13 restrictions in Kashmir, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the CPI(M) Polit Bureau have strongly condemned the house arrest and alleged manhandling of Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, calling it a direct assault on democratic rights and a deliberate attempt to erase the memory of the 1931 martyrs. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly condemned the treatment of Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 14, calling his house arrest “unacceptable, shocking, and shameful.” Speaking to reporters, she said, “What is wrong with visiting the graveyard of martyrs? This is not only unfortunate, it also snatches the democratic right of a citizen.” Banerjee’s remarks marked one of the few statements from national p...

Shah Basit Grief turned into fury in Safapora on Sunday after a 28-year-old woman was allegedly raped and murdered under suspicious circumstances. The victim, originally from Safapora and married in Kondbal, just five kilometers away, had been visiting her sister-in-law’s house when tragedy struck. As per the family of the deceased who spoke to The Kashmiriyat, she had been staying at her parental home for a few days. "On Saturday night, she was invited by her sister-in-law to join a family picnic scheduled for the next day in Babarishi. The victim reached the Safapora residence around midnight. Around 2 a.m., she reportedly complained of severe tooth pain," the mother of the victims said. According to family members, the sister-in-law’s husband offered to take her to a hospital on ...

After several days of dry and stable weather, Jammu Kashmir is set to experience a fresh spell of rainfall and thunderstorms beginning the evening of July 14 and continuing until July 17. Kashmir Weather has warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall during this period, which could affect both travel and daily life in several areas. According to the forecast, most parts of the region, including both Jammu Kashmir divisions, are likely to be impacted. Localized thunderstorms and short, intense spells of rain may occur, particularly during the night and early morning hours. The rain is expected to bring relief from the prevailing heat, with daytime temperatures likely to remain in a comfortable range throughout the period. Though the upcoming spell may not bring widespread fl...

Basit Shah Protests have erupted in Safapora, Ganderbal district of Kashmir, after a 28-year-old woman was allegedly raped and murdered. According to reports received by The Kashmiriyat, the incident has sent shockwaves through the local community. Initial reports indicate that the accused has been taken into police custody. Authorities have confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that an investigation is underway, and more details are expected as the case unfolds. The incident has sparked outrage, with residents demanding swift justice and accountability. Police have urged the public to remain calm as they continue with inquiries. Further information will be shared once the investigation progresses. SSP Ganderbal visited the family of the victim and assured them that a swift and thorough in...

Danishwar Hameed  A 50-year-old man from Gujarat was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the Pahalgam bus stand in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday morning, officials said. According to a police official, the deceased has been identified as Nag Raj, a resident of Baw Nagar, Gujarat. His body was discovered near the bus stand in the early hours of the day. The cause of death remains unclear, and police have launched an inquest under relevant legal provisions. The body has been shifted for medico-legal formalities. Authorities who spoke to The Kashmiriyat said that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances leading to his death.

Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries after their vehicle overturned near the Z-Morh Tunnel in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district early Monday morning. A police officer told news agency JKNS that the incident occurred around 08:00 am when a vehicle bearing registration number HR 49J 6431, part of the downward convoy of the 44 Battalion CRPF deployed for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) duties, turned turtle near the tunnel stretch. He said that, all three were provided first aid at PHC Kullan and are reported to be out of danger. Authorities have taken note of the incident, and necessary protocols are being followed. (JKNS)

Shabir Ali On the occasion of Youm-e-Hussain, a gathering of nearly fifty Shia clerics in Kashmir issued a strong call for Muslim unity and religious restraint, warning against sectarianism and reaffirming respect for the beliefs and sanctities of the Sunni community. Organized by the Majlis-e-Ulama Imamia Jammu Kashmir at Gund Hassi Bhat, the meeting culminated in a six-point resolution addressing key social, religious, and political concerns. The first point of the resolution called on all religious leaders across sectarian lines in Kashmir to prioritize unity and awareness in their sermons. The clerics appealed to scholars, orators, and Friday Imams to avoid divisive or secondary issues from the pulpit, warning that such rhetoric only contributes to the fragmentation of the Mus...

Jammu  Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP), Shri Nalin Prabhat, visited the Lolab Valley in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday, a region once deeply affected by militancy and situated close to the Line of Control (LoC). The visit aimed to assess the law-and-order situation on the ground, review ongoing security arrangements, and raise the morale of local police forces. Senior officers, including SSP Kupwara Ghulam Jeelani Wani, accompanied DGP Prabhat. The DGP's presence in the region was seen as a clear message from the administration. There will be zero tolerance for violence, and sincere efforts are being made to ensure lasting peace and development in all corners of the region. Locals welcomed the visit, calling it a meaningful gesture of recognition. “It matt...