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Beef ban, violence reignites tensions in Jammu & Kashmir

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The disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir again appears on the verge of sectarian conflict following a controversy over a proposed ban on beef sales and a recent attack in Jammu on a Kashmir-bound truck. On Friday night, a Kashmir-bound truck was set ablaze in Udhampur in Jammu, injuring two Muslim drivers and a policeman. The attack has since led to clashes, prompting fears of renewed friction in the Muslim-majority Kashmir region and in Hindu-majority parts of Jammu. Srinagar-based political commentator Noor Ahmad Baba described the current situation as “very…

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Home Ministry seeks report on J&K High Court order on Art 370

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The Home Ministry on Monday sought a report from the Jammu and Kashmir government on the state High Court’s order that Article 370, which grants special status to the state, is beyond amendment, repeal or abrogation. In a communication, the Home Ministry sought a copy of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court order from the state government as early as possible, explaining the grounds in which the order was issued, official sources said. The state law department is expected to forward the copy of the High Court ruling to the central…

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BJP leader accuses Mufti, Mehbooba of ‘murderous assault’ in Srinagar

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National executive member of the BJP ST Morcha Ishfaq-ur-Rehman Poswal today accused Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti of a “murderous assault” on him at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on Saturday. Poswal urged BJP national president Amit Shah to intervene in the matter. Poswal alleged that during a meeting of Gujjar-Bakerwal advisory board, Mufti Sayeed’s security guards beat him up after the former directed them to do so. “After Mufti Sayeed signalled to his security guards, they pounced on me. The…

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BJP-PDP busy to create 2008 like situation for petty political gains: NC

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National Conference (NC) today alleged that both PDP and BJP are busy in playing fixed match to create 2008 like situation of communal and regional divide for petty political gains. Addressing a public meeting at Phallain Mandal, senior NC leader and former minister Ajay Sadhotra alleged that PDP-BJP Government has totally failed to solve the problems of the people and common masses are living on the mercy of the God. He said it is unfortunate that PDP-BJP Govt has totally ignored the farmers and have pushed them towards wall. The…

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Beef ban row claims most of J&K Assembly’s autumn session

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Bulk of the proceedings of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s eight-day autumn session were washed away due to the unruly scenes and uproar surrounding the beef ban in the state. The Assembly witnessed one of its lows in its 64-year history as three BJP MLAs thrashed independent MLA from Langate Sheikh Abdul Rashid inside the House for hosting a beef party. The PDP and the BJP, partners in the coalition government, did not take a public stand on the issue of beef ban and Congress also maintained a silence over it.…

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Army intensifies patrolling along Jammu-Srinagar highway

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Following Friday’s attack on a Kashmir Valley-bound truck in Udhampur, the Indian Army on Sunday intensified patrolling along the Jammu-Srinagar highway to keep anti-social elements at bay. “The army has intensified patrolling on the Jammu-Srinagar highway to prevent any untoward incident,” top sources in the army told IANS here. “Immediately after the unfortunate event in which miscreants attacked a truck parked in Udhampur area, the army has intensified patrolling in areas on the highway to ensure hassle-free, smooth passage of vehicles from the two sides,” the sources said. Miscreants lobbed…

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Article 370 is permanent, beyond amendment, rules J&K High Court

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Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that Article 370, granting special status to the state, has assumed place of permanence in the Constitution and the feature is beyond amendment, repeal or abrogation. Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that Article 370, granting special status to the state, has assumed place of permanence in the Constitution and the feature is beyond amendment, repeal or abrogation. The Court also said that Article 35A gives “protection” to existing laws in force in the State. “Article 370 though titled as ‘Temporary Provision’…

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Attack pits Jammu against Kashmir

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Hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani called the attack a “murderous assault” on the Kashmiri drivers.  After the AIIMS row, the spiralling controversy over the truck attack has pitted Kashmir against Jammu. While calling for a shutdown on Monday, the separatists also demanded the opening of the Muzaffarabad road for trade. Hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani called the attack a “murderous assault” on the Kashmiri drivers. “The Udhampur terrorist attack by the RSS backed goons is an eye opener for the pro-Indian people of the state. The…

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Member dies on 40th day of NYC protest

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The indefinite hunger strike by members of the All Jammu and Kashmir National Youth Corps (NYC) Association completed its 40th day on Saturday. The association said in a statement that the 40th day of its protest was marked by the death of one of its members, Raj Kumar of Kishtwar district. He was on hunger strike and was admitted to a hospital last month. He was sent home after treatment and died at home, the association said. The association members are on indefinite hunger strike to press the state government…

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Mufti may meet Modi soon to finalise financial package

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Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi soon to finalise the much-awaited financial package for the flood-ravaged state. The PDP-BJP coalition government has been under flak for the delay in granting a relief package to people hit by the floods last year. Government sources have said Mufti is likely to travel to Delhi in the coming days and finalise the much-awaited financial package of nearly Rs 70,000 crore, which is largely aimed at reviving the economy of the state. The sources…

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