Month: August 2016

Kashmir well off than most of India; Geelani to Modi

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Reacting sharply to the Indian Prime Minister’s statement that “development will solve the Kashmir issue”, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (g), chairperson Syed Ali Geelani has said it is “ridiculous and irresponsible on part of Mr Modi to look into the Kashmir issue through his fake rhetoric of development”. “Mr Modi should be in know (how) of the fact that we are financially much better than most of the states in India,” Hurriyat patriarch said in a statement issued Tuesday late night. He further said that “had India not deprived us…

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Police issues list of ‘Stone Pelters’, Youth who was martyred in 2010 figures in the list

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People who will give any information regarding the 31 boys will be rewarded: Police Dead wanted by police for stone pelting A youth who was martyred during the 2010 anti-India uprising by the government forces figures in the list of the 117 youth whom the police have warned of detention under draconian Public Safety Act. The police have pasted a poster listing the 117 youth in Narwara, Eidgah locality of old city. Anees Khursheed Ganai son of Khursheed Ahmad Ganai, who was killed in 2010 by CRPF at Eidgah, figures…

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Wakf demolishes illegal structures at Kathidarwaza; LAWDA undertakes demolition at Saida Kadal, Nigeen

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Wakf Board today demolished several illegal structures at Kathidarwaza area in Shaher-e-Khaas which had come up on its land. “Some unscrupulous persons had taken undue advantage of ongoing unrest in Kashmir and constructed illegal structures on Wakf land,” said an official of Waqf Board. He said that the demolition drive was undertaken in presence of a magistrate while police assisted the authorities to make the drive successful. “We warn the miscreants not to construct any sort of illegal structure on Wakf property or encroach upon it land,” he said. Peer…

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August 9, 1953: When Sheikh’s arrest changed Kashmir for ever

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People by and large believe that Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah was dethroned and arrested on August 9, 1953, for resisting moves aimed at diluting the autonomy of the state. However, his colleague and member Constituent Assembly, Abdul Gani Goni, narrated an entirely different story in an interview with Kashmir Post some time before his death last year. According to him, Sheikh’s July 13, 1953, speech is very significant. Sheikh had said, “These martyrs have prepared us for bigger sacrifices to achieve our freedom and our right of self-determination. If required, our…

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Kaimoh; Thousands attend rally, Geelani addresses telephonically

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Night clashes in Kulgam village after alleged excesses by forces Bandipora residents protest army’s alleged excesses Thousands of people Wednesday attended an anti-India rally called locally at Kaimoh in district Kulgam. Reports said that people from various villages assembled at Kaimoh and raised anti-India and pro-freedom slogans. They pledged to continue the movement, sources said. They added Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani addressed the rally telephonically. The rally was peaceful so far. As per reports organising anti-India rallies in south Kashmir has become order of the day. Clashes erupted in Pahloo village…

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May need additional deployments if situation deteriorates: Police

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Urges people to open shops, assures safety Director General in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir Police, S K Mishra Tuesday said additional deployments may be needed if the situation in the valley deteriorates. Addressing reporters on the sidelines of an official function here, Mishra urged shopkeepers not to hesitate to open their shops in the day. “It’s really bad that the people hesitate to open shops during day, we ensure that they will be safe and we are also ready to provide security to each and every person. So I appeal…

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Humane touch missing in the Valley, People should be treated with love and affection: SC

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On 10 August, while hearing a plea filed by the Jammu and Kashmir government, the Supreme Court expressed concerns over the state of affairs in Kashmir. The apex court asserted that the unrest in the Valley has to be dealt with a humane approach. Since the death of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on 8 July, the relentless clashes that have broken out between protesters and security forces have left 55 dead, and several others injured. “There must be a humane approach towards the problem and it is now missing.…

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Rajya Sabha to debate Kashmir today as Oppn ups the ante over Civilian Killings

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Stop use of pellet guns, hold all-party meeting, send parliamentary delegation to Valley: Oppn members tell Govt ‘Situation has worsened due to mismanagement by govt’ HM seeks support from all sections to resolve ‘complicated’ issue Following persistent demand by a united Opposition, the government has agreed to have a debate on the prevailing Kashmir situation in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking support from all sections to resolve the “complicated” issue. Opposition leaders, including those of Congress, CPI(M), SP and JD(U), also expressed serious concern…

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Kashmir Inc willing to ‘Sacrifice’ Business for ‘Kashmir Cause’

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The corporate Kashmir Tuesday condemned the “atrocities committed by forces” during the ongoing unrest in Kashmir, while vowing to strictly abide by the Hurriyat strike program without caring for the business losses for the sake of ‘Kashmir cause’. Terming it as intolerable, the business community demanded immediate ban on the use of pellet guns. Representatives of various traders’ organizations including Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation led by President Haji Muhammad Yasin Khan and the KEA district presidents at a joint meeting unanimously resolved to support the peaceful agitation program called…

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Curbs fail to prevent Protests, Demonstrations held across Valley

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There was no let up in protests in Kashmir even as police claimed improvement in the situation following massive deployment of forces in riot gears throughout the valley. Clashes erupted at various places even as army assisted police and paramilitary personnel to enforce curfew and restrictions. Normal life in the Valley remained affected for the 32nd consecutive day due to the curbs imposed by the authorities and shutdown call given by separatist leaders. The attendance in government offices and banks was also thin. Mobile internet services remained snapped in the…

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