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Javid Amin - IT Consultant, Freelance Writer, Travel Enthusiast, Entrepreneur Javid Amin is a dynamic professional with a diverse skill set and a passion for technology, travel, and entrepreneurship. With a background in IT engineering, he excels as an IT consultant and is equally enthusiastic about staying ahead in the ever-evolving tech world. Javid's creative flair shines through his work as a freelance writer, where he crafts engaging content across a wide spectrum of topics. As a travel enthusiast and consultant, he shares his love for exploration and his deep knowledge of Kashmir's hidden gems. Javid is also the visionary behind several successful digital ventures, each contributing to the promotion of Kashmir's beauty, culture, and craftsmanship. His career embodies versatility, creativity, and a deep connection to his roots. Printer, Publisher, Editor of "Weekly Shohrat - Kashmir" (Print Edition) as well owner of online news portals www.KashmirPost.org / www.KashmirInFocus.com.

First resolve Kashmir issue, then go on foreign trips: Togadia to Modi

July 12, 2017 Editor

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday trained its guns on the Modi government and said the terror attack on Amarnath yatris was a result of its failure to end terrorism in Kashmir in its three years of rule. The VHP’s international working president, Praveen Togadia, demanded dismissal of the Mehbooba Mufti-led Jammu and Kashmir Government, which he alleged was a supporter of terrorism. “Government is responsible for not finishing terror in Kashmir,” Togadia said. “First resolve Kashmir issue and then go on as many foreign trips as you want,” Togadia,…

Joint resistance leadership urges people to continue online ‘Kashmir Awareness Campaign’

July 12, 2017 Editor

Joint resistance leadership comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday urged the people to continue the online ‘Kashmir Awareness Campaign’ to highlight the human rights situation in Kashmir. “As part of the resistance program the online ‘Kashmir Awareness Campaign’ to highlight the Kashmir dispute and the grave human rights situation arising as a consequence of that, was started at midnight yesterday, the campaign will continue. People are asked to join it by putting up posts highlighting the dispute, the situation on ground and their…

Three Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in Budgam

July 12, 2017 Editor

Three Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in overnight encounter with security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The terrorists were eliminaed in a joint operation conducted by the Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). After receiving intelligence inputs the forces cordoned off the area last night, following which an encounter took pl;ace. The security forces recovered arms and ammunition and war like stores from the gunbattle area. Terrorists on Monday killed seven Amarnath pilgrims from Gujarat, including…

Attack on Amarnath pilgrims evokes widespread condemnation

July 12, 2017 Editor

The killing of seven Amarnath pilgrims by militants yesterday in Kashmir evoked widespread condemnation in Jammu with various social organizations, civil society and political parties demanding stern and decisive action to end militancy. JPPF urged the centre to act strongly against the anti-national elements and take decisive action to end militancy. JPPF also held a protest demonstration. JPPF President, Pavittar Singh Bharjwaj said it is high time that the anti-national elements including separatists are charged with the murder of the innocent yatries. The members demanded compensation for the deceased. A…

Govt reviews security after attack on Amarnath pilgrims; incident is blot on all Kashmiris and Muslims: Mehbooba Mufti

July 12, 2017 Editor

While Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, undeterred by the terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims, 22,633 devotees embarked on the pilgrimage. Escorted by CRPF and police personnel, 3,289 pilgrims, comprising 2,283 men, 756 women and 250 sadhus and sadhvis, left in 68 vehicles in a convoy from Jammu for Baltal and Pahalgam base camps this morning. Meanwhile, the HM took stock of the prevailing situation in Kashmir Valley, particularly the two routes to the shrine, located in the Himalayas at an…

‘Kashmiri Islamist terrorists killed Hindu Pilgrims’ narrative is flawed: Amarnath terror attack

July 11, 2017 Editor

The narrative is wrong because the police have said a bus carrying pilgrims was caught in the crossfire when militants attacked a police post About an hour after the killing of seven Amarnath yatris in south Kashmir on Monday, a childhood friend, now a management professional in Hyderabad, wrote on Facebook: “Do not shoot them. Kick them. Belch them. Cut them. Slice them. Desecrate them. Destroy them. Piece by piece. Hit them where it hurts the most. Kill them all.” It is unclear who he means by “them” in the…

Amarnath yatra attack: Why the bus violated security norms? 5 Unanswered Questions

July 11, 2017 Editor

The attack on a bus of Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag on Monday night that left seven people dead and 19 injured has left several questions unanswered. Here are some: • Was the bus registered with the Amarnath shrine board? If not, why? Pilgrims and the vehicles they use have to be registered with the shrine board. Then how was the bus, which had a Gujarat number plate (GJ09Z 9976), allowed to ply? It is also unclear who owns the chartered bus, the sale of which to a…

We are ready to give every drop of to save injured yatris: Kashmiri Youth

July 11, 2017 Editor

1500 Kashmiri Youth Voluntarily Helped Injured Yatris. The deadliest attack on Amarnath Yatra yesterday took many lives and dozens were hurt. The youth of Kashmir unequivocally condemned the attack thousands of people in Hospitals in Anantnag and SMHS Srinagar said that this is unfortunate and unacceptable act. People were saddened. The youth told that they are ready to donate every drop of blood to save lives of injured yatris. 1500 Kashmiri locals voluntarily came forward and helped injured yatris. As per reports following the deadly attack on amarnath yatris in…

JK Police blames LeT for Anantnag attack, Lashkar says ‘Handiwork of Indian Forces’

July 11, 2017 Editor

Police on Tuesday blamed Lashkar-e-Toiba for killing seven Amarnath pilgrims in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, a charge denied by the militant outfit. Kashmir police chief Munir Khan told reporters here that there were credible inputs that the LeT outfit was responsible for the attack that also left 19 pilgrims injured in the attack on Monday evening. The officer said security for the ongoing pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine has been beefed up. LeT spokesman Dr Abdullah Ghaznavi said in a statement, issued to news agency GNS, called the attack…

Internet Services suspended in Jammu post attack on Amarnath Yatris

July 11, 2017 Editor

Internet services were suspended in the Jammu region late last night after attack in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir left seven Amarnath pilgrims dead and nineteen others injured. Internet and broadband services in the region have been suspended as a precautionary measure following the killing of Amarnath pilgrims in the Kashmir Valley, the SSP control room said. Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a Jammu ‘bandh’ today to pay respect and homage to Amarnath pilgrims killed in Anantnag attack. Opposition National Conference has supported the bandh…