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Terrorists equipped with technology like self-destructing software add to army’s problems in J&K

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When Pakistani militant Sajjad Ahmad was captured alive in August, it was his ‘smart’ gear more than the tactics he used that caught the attention of the security forces. He did not have the usual satellite phones and radio communication devices that marked infiltrators from across the border in the past. He was equipped with smartphones loaded with software that mimic popular social media and make the user difficult to track. Ahmad exemplifies the increasingly sophisticated militant that the Indian Army is battling in Kashmir. Such operatives, indoctrinated and trained…

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Who benefits by driving a wedge between Jammu and Kashmir?

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The nocturnal murderous attack on a Valley bound truck in Udhampur town of Jammu region on October 9 has sent ripples across communities in Jammu and Kashmir whose beneficiaries can only be enemies of peace and progress. The Udhampur attack happened following a beef party organized and highlighted by legislator Sheikh Abdul Rashid, better known as Engineer Rashid, who represents the north Kashmir Langate assembly seat in the 87-member state legislative assembly. Ironically, the legislator’s beef party on October 7 took place in the backdrop of an apex court decision suspending…

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J&K at crossroads of history: Farooq Abdullah

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‘Hate mongers have no space in the civilized society’ Former Chief Minister and opposition National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Monday said Jammu and Kashmir was at the crossroads of its history in the wake of communal frenzy being encouraged by the divisive forces. “Great religion of Islam vehemently disapproves of hurting the religious sentiments of others”,  Farooq said while addressing party functionaries at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan, here this morning. Apprehending that provocative acts could jeopradise peace across the country and in the state, he blamed the present PDP-BJP dispensation for promoting…

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Altaf Bukhari inaugurates grievance redressal cell

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Dial 18001807093 to register your grievances  Minister for R&B, Gardens Parks and Floriculture, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari held first Grievance Redressal Camp here in PWD Complex at Rajbagh Srinagar today and listened to grievances of the People of the Valley. Most of the grievances were pertaining to macadamization of roads, land compensation, rehabilitation of shopkeepers, house and land owners, repairs and construction of lanes, drains and bridges, development of parks, settlement of pending payments of contractors and encroachment of roads. A large number of people from Baramulla, Bandipora, Anantnag, Budgam,…

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JCCI president asks PDP-BJP coalition to take measures for preventing such attacks in future

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Speaking for the first time over the murderous assault on five Kashmiri Muslim truckers in Udhampur, an influential organisation of Jammu industrialists blamed “Indian and state agencies” for such acts and asked PDP-BJP coalition government to give ‘exemplary punishment’ to the accused. Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries president Rakesh Gupta told reporters at a press conference here that the “agencies” should refrain from such activities in future. The press conference was also addressed by Gupta’s Valley counterpart, Mushtaq Wani, the president of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI).…

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‘Won’t tolerate any more attacks’ : Separatists

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Separatist leaders Monday lashed out at “communal forces” and warned them to “refrain from activities aimed at spreading communal hatred in the State.” The leaders—majority of them placed under house arrest—also castigated the government for not allowing people of Kashmir to protest against the murderous attack on three Kashmiri truckers in Udhampur district of Jammu on Saturday. Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Geelani, while thanking people for observing a complete shutdown against the Udhampur attack, said the strike was a “clear message to communal forces that their hooliganism won’t…

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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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