Day: October 12, 2017

Vigilantes on the Loose to solve Braid-Chopping Mystery

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On Sunday night, rumour spread in the sleepy Charari Sharief town of central Kashmir that two ‘braid choppers’ had ‘almost’ gained entry into a house but for the vigilant house-owner who was roused in the nick of time, prompting the alleged perpetrators to flee. Criminals were on the run in the locality, so they were to be taught a lesson. In no time, a large crowd gathered to comb the area for the intruders. But the ‘search operation’ was anti-climactic. “They have probably run away,” one of the men quipped…

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China can play constructive role in resolving Kashmir Issue: Global Times

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China’s right-leaning newspaper Global Times said today China “can play a constructive role” in resolving the Kashmir issue if both India and Pakistan require help. “China has remained neutral on the Kashmir issue, hoping that the two can peacefully solve their disputes. Otherwise, China would not get involved,” the Chinese daily said in its op-ed piece. The daily said it is “inappropriate for Swaraj to connect terrorism with Pakistan” asserting that “a global consensus has emerged that terrorism should not be linked to nationality or religion”. The daily criticised India’s…

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Two cops held for supplying ammunition to Hizb

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Two overground workers of militant outfit also arrested Two Jammu and Kashmir constables were arrested today for allegedly supplying ammunition to the Hizbul Mujahideen, busting a “nexus” between the militant group and the police, a top official said. Constables Shabir Ahmad Malik and Nazir Ahmed Najar had allegedly supplied nearly 40 rounds of ammunition for the AK series of rifles to overground workers of the Hizbul Mujahideen militant group in south and central Kashmir, the police said. They were arrested along with two others allegedly affiliated with the group. Director…

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Cong seeks judicial probe into Jay Shah’s businesses

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Stepping up attack on the NDA government for defending BJP president Amit Shah’s son on the business deals of his companies, the Congress today demanded constitution of a judicial commission, comprising two sitting judges of the Supreme Court, to reveal the ‘truth’. The party also asked Amit Shah to resign on moral grounds to ensure a free and fair probe into his son’s business dealings. “The way companies of Jay Amit Shah, son of the BJP national president, grew during the last three years, it reflects the saffron party’s ‘Vikas’…

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Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover to miss 3rd deadline this year

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Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover is all set to miss another deadline this year as over 150 laborers from other states have left their work after some of their colleagues were roughed up by mob. Officials said the laborers were roughed up after reports of presence of braid choppers in the adjacent vicinity. “Few of our colleagues were roughed by agitated public after they suspected them of being braid choppers,” said Suraj Kumar of Kolkata who works as a laborer at Rambagh flyover. “I am also leaving to my native place tomorrow…

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As conflict continues, mental health cases on rise across Kashmir

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70,000 treated by neurosciences institute this year Psychiatric disorders have become a lifestyle ailment in Kashmir due to the unending conflict as the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS) has treated at least 70,000 people with mental health illnesses this year. Official data reveals that of the 70,000 patients, 2,692 drug addicts were treated till August while 387 drug addicts were admitted to the institute and its centre at the SMHS Hospital here. “The number is quite high for the past nine months as compared to last year when…

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‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ poster features Asiya Andrabi, Govt embarrassed

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A picture of jailed separatist and a pro-Pakistan leader Asiya Andrabi has appeared along with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and some other personalities in a poster on ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign. A picture of jailed separatist and a pro-Pakistan leader Asiya Andrabi has appeared along with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and some other personalities in a poster on ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign. The development has come as a major embarrassment for the state government. The poster, aimed at highlighting the women achievers…

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Clashes erupt in Srinagar over increasing braid-chopping cases

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100 braid chopping incidents in Kashmir, say police Fresh incidents reported in Srinagar Uri; 3 arrested for ‘spreading rumours Police on Wednesday said that 100 braid chopping incidents have taken place in Kashmir, even as it vowed to “seriously investigate the role of anti-national elements who seem to be getting benefited by the protests triggered by the acts of mysterious hair cutting.” “There have been 100 braid chopping incidents in Kashmir so far. Not a single victim has approached any police station with her hair sample,” Kashmir range inspector general…

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Anti-encroachment drive in Jammu city turns violent, 5 hurt

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At least five persons, including two policemen, were injured when an anti-encroachment drive launched by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) turned violent at the General Bus Stand here today. The injured included three local shopkeepers and two policemen who received minor injuries during the clash. Following the incident, shopkeepers blocked the Shalimar-Jewel road demanding the suspension of the official involved in ordering of cane charge. Traders also alleged that the drive was initiated without giving any notice. It all started when a JDA team reached the bus stand this afternoon…

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