2016 | Page 109 of 328 | Kashmir POST

Business Community in Kashmir at the receiving end

August 3, 2016 Editor

Abdul Majid, a shopkeeper at Srinagar’s city centre was all geared up on Monday evening as the Resistance camp had asked business establishment to keep open shops/establishments from 6 Pm in the evening, as he went to lift shutters of his shop, there was a loud shouts from forces asking everybody to shut their establishments. Frustrated, Majid tried to argue with the security forces personnel but to no avail. “We are caught between devil and deep sea,” he said while talking with other fellow businessmen who had come with a…

Police spying on injured?

August 3, 2016 Editor

‘Many patients left SMHS hospital against medical advice because of fear of being spied’ SSP refutes allegations Fearing spying by police sleuths roaming around in civvies, many persons injured in police and CRPF action who were admitted at SMHS hospital have left the hospital against the medical advice of doctors. Of the 720 patients, who were admitted to SMHS hospital in past 25 days, only 64 are presently undergoing treatment there. “There is a lot of fear among patients here. They think they are being spied upon and police will…

‘Don’t betray us, we have left comfort zones’; Militants at Kaimoh Rally

August 3, 2016 Editor

The two local militants, who addressed the protesters at Kaimoh Market, were carrying weapons and one of them wore Pheran (traditional Kashmiri cloak). Two masked militants surfaced in a pro-freedom rally in Koimoh area of this South Kashmir district on Tuesday, urging people “not to betray our cause.” The two local militants, who addressed the protesters at Kaimoh Market, were carrying weapons and one of them wore Pheran (traditional Kashmiri cloak). Addressing people, a militant urged them to remain resilient and carry forward the ongoing struggle “with dedication and sincerity.”…

Treat Kashmiris as own people; High Court raps Centre on pellet gun injuries

August 3, 2016 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Monday asked security forces and the central government to treat Kashmiris like their own people and not aliens while controlling crowds. In its observations made while hearing a PIL against the use of pellet or pump guns in Kashmir, the court asked the Centre to explain why the injuries suffered by people are above the knees — mostly in the eyes. “You are not treating them as your own people,” observed Chief Justice N Paul Vasanthakumar and Justice Muzaffar Hussain Attar while hearing…

Turkey backs Pakistan on Kashmir Issue

August 3, 2016 Editor

Turkey backs Pakistan’s stance on sending team to probe human rights violation in Kashmir Pakistan has raised the Kashmir issue at the UN and demanded sending a fact finding team to the Valley to probe the alleged human rights violations there. Turkey, a close ally of Pakistan, on Tuesday hoped that the Kashmir issue would be resolved through dialogue while backing Islamabad’s stance to send an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) team to the Valley to probe the alleged human rights violations. “Turkey fully supports Pakistan’s position on Jammu and…

Stop illegal construction around Dal Lake: Hurriyat

August 3, 2016 Editor

The reports of unauthorised and illegal constructions coming up at various places especially on the Dal and foreshore road is a cause of concern. Moderate Hurriyat Conference headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday warned those indulging in illegal constructions in and around Dal Lake in Srinagar under the garb of ongoing unrest to stop their activities immediately. The reports of unauthorised and illegal constructions coming up at various places especially on the Dal and foreshore road is a cause of concern. We warn such people to stop their activities…

Don’t harm journalists, act with discipline, maturity: Hurriyat (M) tells Youth

August 3, 2016 Editor

‘Don’t create hurdles for media persons in discharging their professional duties’ People should follow protest programme, open their shops after 6 pm daily Hurriyat (M) on Tuesday asked youth to act with discipline and maturity and stressed on them not to create hurdles for media people in discharging their professional duties. A Hurriyat (M) spokesman said at this crucial juncture of the movement, it is incumbent upon all people especially the youth to act with discipline, maturity and responsibility so that no harm is caused to the cause and none…

#KillingContinued, One civilian killed another critical in Lethpora, Curfew & Protests to continue

August 3, 2016 Editor

ADC Ramban’s guard opens fire on protesters Official detained with aides, vehicle set ablaze by protesters One of the injured persons in critical condition Women, children stage protests across Kashmir Militants address people in Kulgam, Bijbehara; BJP member quits party Banihal observes shutdown, Chenab valley to follow separatist calendar A civilian was killed after a security guard of Assistant Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ramban opened fire on protesters in Lethpora area of Pulwama district along Srinagar-Jammu Highway late Tuesday evening. The deceased has been identified as Farooq Ahmad Kuchay of Lethpora.…

Do you want to create Afghan like situation in Kashmir; Mehbooba asks Separatists

August 2, 2016 Editor

Venting her anger against the separatists for fuelling tension in Kashmir over Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhani Wani’s encounter, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti wondered, whether the hardliners want to create Syria and Afghanistan-like situation in the Valley. While interacting with civil society members in Baramulla on Monday, the Peoples Democratic Party chief said, “The separatists want the Kashmiri children to remain uneducated so that the young generation become a part of their stone-throwing brigade.” adding that this helps the separatists in earning their bread and butter. She came…