September 16, 2015 | Kashmir POST

Undertrial escapes from police custody, Four cops suspended

September 16, 2015 Editor

An undertrial prisoner escaped from the custody of police when he was being taken to a local court in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, following which four police personnel were suspended. Imtiaz Ahmed, who was arrested on charges of rape, yesterday jumped out of a police vehicle when he was being taken to Surankote from judicial lock up in Poonch for producing him before Sub Judge, a police officer said today. Imtiaz was arrested last month in connection with a rape case, he said, adding, the police party wanted…

Roadshow held in city to create awareness about drug menace

September 16, 2015 Editor

Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Asgar Hassan Samoon today flagged off a roadshow to sensitise people about devastating effects of drug addiction and other social evils. The show was organised by the Shehr-i-Khaas Welfare Coordination Committee, an official said. The roadshow started from the Nowhatta Chowk and concluded at Auqaf Market, Tujgari Mohalla, Nowahata. A large number of senior citizens, shopkeepers, women, students and people from different walks of life participated in the event. The Divisional Commissioner said drug addiction and existence of other social evils were like a black spot on…

Makhdoom Sahib cable car grounded for five months

September 16, 2015 Editor

The ropeway that was started two years ago on the foothills of Hari Parbat in old city of Srinagar up to Sufi shrine of Makhdoom Sahib (RA) has been lying defunct for the past five months giving a tough time to devotees. The ropeway was inaugurated in December 2013 by the then ministers, Ali Mohammad Sagar and GA Mir. The project was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 6.5 crore. The 550-metre ropeway has been built by the Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation (JKCCC) through Kolkata-based Ropeway and…

Despite High Court order, sale of beef continues

September 16, 2015 Editor

Two dozen eateries on Food Street continue to serve beef dishes Even as the J&K Government has shifted one of its senior attorney’s for failing to defend it in the “beef ban case”, the effect of the ban is no where visible on streets of Srinagar where sale of beef dishes continues unabated. Nearly two dozen food joints on the Food Street, just opposite the famous Ghanta Ghar in the Lal Chowk area, continue to serve beef dishes to customers, ranging from poor to middle class, rural to urban and…

No policy for economic recovery, rue experts

September 16, 2015 Editor

With a comprehensive financial package for Jammu and Kashmir yet to take practical shape, the Centre and the state government have come under attack from economists and the business community for not formulating a concrete policy and planning the state’s economic recovery after the devastating floods a year ago. They believe that both the governments have failed “to capitalise a big opportunity” to bridge the gap between the ruling class and the public in the aftermath of the devastating floods. “The state and the Centre have failed to capitalise the…

Five Dengue cases confirmed in Jammu

September 16, 2015 Editor

Hospitals directed to keep watch on patients admitted with high fever With five cases of dengue confirmed in Jammu, the Health Department alerts hospitals to keep a watch on patients admitted with high fever. A senior health official said though the situation was under control, but keeping in view the past experience, when administration was caught unprepared about the disease leading to panic and confusion among people, no chance was being taken this time. Almost all the city localities are vulnerable to the disease, while majority of the cases of…

PDP in a tight spot as ally BJP sounds ‘caution’ post Beef Ban

September 16, 2015 Editor

Amid brewing anger in Kashmir over ban on sale of beef in the state, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could find itself in a precarious situation in coming days as its ally Bhartiya Janta Party, Tuesday cautioned against any interference in the existing law. The BJP’s stand comes at a time when opposition has asked the PDP-led Government to decriminalize cow slaughter and sale of beef by amending the 1932-law. Divulging party stand on the issue, BJP’s Vice-President Ramesh Arora said there was no need to repeal or change…

Exercise maximum restraint: Mufti tells Police

September 16, 2015 Editor

‘Visible changes on ground in last seven months’ Terming J&K police as “the most professional force” in India, Chief Minister, Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Tuesday asked police to exercise maximum restraint while dealing with law and order situation. “Despite facing difficult situation, JKP has always remained in the forefront to maintain peace and order to safeguard the lives and fundamental rights of the people,” Mufti said while addressing the 12th BRTC passing out parade held at PTS Manigam here. About 385 recruits passed out from the police training school Manigam today…

Shutdown in Kashmir Valley over ‘Pattan killing’ today

September 16, 2015 Editor

A complete shutdown is being observed on Wednesday across the Kashmir Valley against the killing of three youths at Pattan in Baramulla District. The shutdown is being called by Geelani group of Hurriyat conference and will be supported by all other separatist leaders. All shops, schools and government offices have been closed and public transport are effected due to the shutdown. The authorities have deployed police and CRPF jawans at vital places to maintain law and order and stop any type of protest. On Wednesday, the bodies of three youths were…

Will oppose move to revoke beef ban: BJP

September 16, 2015 Editor

NC plans to seek amendment to the law banning bovine slaughter in the state Amid differences between the two coalition partners — PDP and BJP— on beef ban verdict of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, the saffron party has toughened its stand on the issue and asserted that it would not allow passage of any Bill in the Assembly which aims at revoking the ban. “Our stand is clear on the issue. We are of the strong opinion that the decision taken by the High Court to ban beef…