Terming militancy as a “big threat” to upcoming bypolls in Kashmir, security agencies have sought additional 250 companies of paramilitary forces to ensure “smooth conduct” of the polls to two parliamentary seats—Srinagar and Anantnag—slated to be held next month. Even though the summer capital Srinagar has witnessed less militancy-related activities, top officials believe that the district continues to remain vulnerable as “threat perception” is always there. Reliable sources said after a preliminary security assessment of Srinagar-Budgam constituency in Central Kashmir and Anantnag (Islamabad) constituency in South, it was decided to…
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Mother Helpage Emergency Relief Appeal for Fire Victims in Anantnag
More than 4 families have been affected by the fire that engulfed at least 3 houses at kadipora Anantnag during the intervening night of 20th March 2017. These unfortunate people were forced to spend their nights in harsh cold winter under the open sky in absence of household goods as their whole belongings were reduced into ashes. Mother Helpage disaster response team along with MH Army( Volunteers of Mother Helpage ) have started rehabilitating these fire victims at kadipora Anantnag by providing emergency relief material .These fire victims are in need…
Read MoreIndia, Pakistan to hold talks on Kishanganga, Rattle hydropower projects in US
India and Pakistan would hold three-day secretary-level talks on the Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects from April 11 in Washington following the “intervention” by the US and the World Bank, a senior Pakistani minister has said. Speaking on the sidelines of the two-day talks between Indus Water Commissioners from both sides, Water and Power Minister Khawaja Asif welcomed India’s decision to resume negotiations under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty on the proposed Pakul Dal, Miyar and Lower Kalnai hydro power projects, disputed by Pakistan. “The US has intervened at the…
Read MoreDGP (Kashmir) regrets ‘Manhandling’ of photojournalist, mulls special badges for lensmen
Regretting an incident of alleged manhandling of a photojournalist, the Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday said that it is mulling special identification badges for lensmen belonging to media organisations to facilitate their field work. “While regretting the recent unfortunate incident involving a photojournalist and a police officer, DGP SP Vaid hoped that such isolated instances will not come in the way of the energised approach of the law enforcing agency and the media fraternity. The matter is being looked into,” an official spokesman said here. Vaid said that the…
Read More88 Youth joined militant ranks across Kashmir in 2016: Govt
In what could be a serious concern for the government and security agencies, as many as 88 youth have joined different militant outfits this year, most of them in post-Burhan killing phase in Kashmir. Over 100 local youths have gone missing from different parts of Kashmir. Out of these 100 missing youths, 88 have joined different militant outfits in Kashmir, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. “In 2016 maximum number of youth joined militant ranks since 2010,” Government said, adding, “66 in 2015, 53 in 2014, 16 in…
Read MoreFight against PDP-BJP ‘Jihad’: Tariq Hameed Karra
Terming the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and rightwing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as anti-Islamic and anti-Kashmir forces, newly inducted Congress leader Tariq Hameed Karra Monday said he would fight these forces till his last breath as fighting them was ‘Jihad’. “This is the time for Jihad,” he said referring to the by-polls for Srinagar-Budgam and Anantnag-Pulwama parliamentary constituencies. The by-polls for the two constituencies are scheduled for April 9 and 12. Srinagar-Budgam parliamentary seat had fallen vacant after he resigned from PDP, which he co-founded with the two-time chief…
Read MoreLinking Kashmir Militancy to Islam is ‘Politically Immature’: Hurriyat (G)
The hardline faction of the Hurriyat Conference on Tuesday said people who link militancy in Kashmir with Islam were showing signs of political immaturity. The Hurriyat Conference attributed militancy in Jammu and Kashmir to the long-pending Kashmir issue, and alleged state oppression against the people. The statement issued by a senior Hurriyat Conference leader is likely to evoke debate in the restive state among different separatist groups. “The Kashmir dispute has a living and a strong historical background and India has not only forcibly occupied this land for past 69…
Read MoreBurhan’s Successor spells out ideological shift in militancy
In fresh video, Zakir Bhat asks people to pick up arms for Islam A young militant commander based in south Kashmir in his latest video statement has distanced the region’s militant movement from the “war of nationalism”, saying that the fight was for “supremacy of Islam”. The video statement released by Hizbul Mujahideen commander Zakir Rashid Bhat, alias Musa, is the newest indication of a serious ideological shift in the region’s militancy. The video was shared on social media sites and fits into the ideological debate that separated state-sponsored militant…
Read MoreDetaining minors won’t be easy for police
Detaining minors allegedly involved in street protests and other “offences” will no longer be easy for police in Kashmir as all such cases will henceforth be dealt by a special officer. Officials said on directions of Director General of Police, S.P Vaid, a special officer of the rank of Sub-Inspector will be posted in police stations to deal with cases of “juvenile delinquency.” “We have extended full support to ensure juvenile justice system is put in place in the state,” Vaid told Kashmir Post. He refuted reports that minors were…
Read More800 Minors lodged in Kashmir’s juvenile home in last 6 Years
At least 800 minors were lodged in Kashmir’s lone Juvenile Home here in the past six years, officials said on Friday. Director of J&K’s Social Welfare Department, Hashmat Ali, admitted that ever since the Juvenile Home was set-up in 2011, at least 800 minor offenders including ‘those in conflict with law’ (stone-pelters) were lodged there. “The irony in Kashmir is that we keep a very pessimistic view of everything and that’s a tragedy. The Juvenile Home in Harwan was ranked one among best in India by a team of experts…
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