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Upsurge in crimes against Children observed across Kashmir Valley

June 13, 2023 Editor

There is no let up in child abuse and exploitation crimes in Kashmir that can have long-lasting impacts on the victims with south Kashmir’s Anantnag district topping the list while north Kashmir’s Kupwara district recording a low rate. “In Kashmir, Anantnag tops the list of child abuse and exploitation during last year,” a senior Police officer told KIF. “Kupwara district recorded a low rate.” Giving the breakup, he said 87 cases of child abuse and exploitation were reported in Anantnag, 77 in Srinagar, Budgam 53, Baramulla 47, Kulgam 37, Ganderbal…

Kashmir Inc calls for Airfare Cap as Soaring Fares dent local economy

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 Editor

There is an increasing demand for capping air ticket prices on the Srinagar air route due to the fact that the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is very susceptible to weather vagaries, which creates problems for the business community and the tourism industry. Businessmen who have to go outside of J&K for work are postponing their plans due to the unheard of price increase for flights to Kashmir. For tourists, flying to Dubai is less expensive than Kashmir, and patients have to shell out a fortune on air travel. In order to…

Neglecting Elderly Parents: A Growing Concern in Society

June 13, 2023 Editor

The Alarming Trend of Abandoning Parents: A Cry for Respect and Love By: Javid Amin In recent years, there has been a distressing rise in the phenomenon of children abandoning their aging parents. It is a bitter truth of life that youthfulness fades with time, and old age renders people helpless and dependent. As the body becomes feeble and wrinkles appear on the face, parents enter a phase of life where they are in need of care and support. Parents hold a significant place in our lives, and they are…

Firing incident in Samba leads to arrest of Heroin Smugglers

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 Editor

Three heroin smugglers from Punjab were arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police following an early morning shooting incident in Rangoor Camp, Samba district. The smugglers, identified as Jagdeep Singh, Satinderpal Singh, and Sunny Kumar, opened fire on local villagers during a scuffle. Two villagers were injured in the incident. The police apprehended the suspects later in the day and seized a consignment of heroin, cash amounting to Rs 93,200, a pistol with a magazine, and ammunition. One of the smugglers also sustained a gunshot wound during the firing. The…

Exploring the stages of the Anxious / Avoidant Trap in Relationships

June 12, 2023 Editor

From early phase to the healing stage, here are a few ways by which the anxious/avoidant trap works in a relationship. This is the non-win trap between a partner who is seeking connections, and a partner that is running away from growing real connections. This anxious/avoidant trap can be extremely draining for the partners. “Let’s dive into the dreaded Anxious/Avoidant trap. Buckle up because we’re about to unravel the phases of this rollercoaster ride! Some statistics I’ve read said that as many as 80% of couples mirror this dynamic. Wow!…

Pakistan scheduled to visit India for ODI World Cup and Host four matches in Asia Cup 2023: Report

June 12, 2023 Editor

The Asian Cricket Council headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah could accept PCB chairman Najam Sethi’s proposed ‘Hybrid Model’ for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be played in Sri Lanka’s Galle and Pallekele. The ACC is likely to make a formal announcement on Tuesday and once the Hybrid Model is officially accepted, decks will be cleared for the Pakistan team’s travel to India for the ODI World Cup scheduled in October-November. Now, Pakistan will have no problems playing in Ahmedabad. “Oman…

Bemina witnesses Massive Protest against Smart Meter Installation; Residents Raise Concerns

June 12, 2023 Editor

Local residents staged a protest against the installation of smart meters in the Bemina area of Srinagar. Eyewitnesses told The KIF that on Monday morning, women in large numbers gathered on the Bemina road in the Srinagar area to protest the installation of smart electricity meters. On one side, Kashmir is suffering immensely due to the unending power cuts despite the hot summer and on the other we fail to understand the purpose of these meters when the officials state that the meters will ensure that electricity will be provided…

Uttarakhand: From Cross Marks on Doors to Cries of Extermination, Examining the Rise of Hate Speech

June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 Editor

A campaign by Hindutva supporters to drive out supposedly ‘illegal’ Muslim shopkeepers and vendors from the state comes along with various kinds of attempts, coupled with the government’s inaction against hate campaigners in the state, in creating fear among Muslims in the state. By: Alishan Jafri Videos of disturbing hate speeches and instances of vigilantism have emerged from Uttarakhand amidst the recent campaign by Hindutva supporters to drive out supposedly “illegal” Muslim shopkeepers and vendors from the state. The new charge against the minority, that of “vyapar jihad” literally translates…

Rescue Operation saves Non-Local Children forced into begging in Srinagar

June 12, 2023 Editor

Several local and non-local children, who were forced into begging, were rescued on Monday in Parimpora area of Srinagar, officials said here. An official told that Child Protection Welfare Team raided Parimpora area today and rescued several non-local and local children. He said these children were forced into begging by some brokers. Meanwhile, a senior police official told that Juvenile justice board and Srinagar police jointly carried out the rescue operation. He said 3 children from Parimpora and many from other areas were also rescued.

Army in Bandipora claims AFSPA protection for cutting trees on rented property

June 12, 2023 Editor

A court in Kashmir’s Bandipora district rejected the union government’s argument that the landowner was required to first seek sanction under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) before filing the recovery suit in a dispute involving the felling of trees on a land taken over by the Army on rent from a civilian. As per Live Law, Principal District Judge Amit Sharma ruled that the status of defendants, which include Union of India and the Army, is not more than a tenant and they were “not supposed to make…