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RSS Rallies in Jammu meant to harass Muslims: Geelani

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Chairman, Hurriyat (G) Syed Ali Geelani, Sunday expressed concern over RSS rallies in the Jammu region. He in his statement said, “This is a willful act by Sangh Parivar to harass the Muslims and put them under psychological stress, and pressurize them with their manpower and muscle so that they can’t dare to speak against the horrifying and ruthless atrocities happening in Kashmir.” Geelani said, “At the time of Indian independence, fascist and fanatic Hindus celebrated their freedom with the blood and honor of Muslims.” “In Jammu region 5 lakh Muslims…

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RSS Rally in Doda worries majority community

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NC lashes out at Govt for ‘promoting communal divide’ A war of words has broken out between opposition National Conference and the ruling BJP over the recent RSS rally in Doda which is being seen by locals as a “move to incite passions” in the Chenab Valley district. RSS activists donning khaki trousers and carrying sticks, marched through streets of main town of Doda on October 2, raising “provocative slogans.” “What has led to fear among people is that both local administration and police are seen tacitly supporting them (RSS)…

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Chenab Valley, Pir Panchal regions side with Kashmir

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The ongoing Kashmir uprising impacted the Chenab Valley and Pir Panchal regions in Jammu province too and the killing of young Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on July 8—which set Kashmir on fire—made people in these regions feel the pain of Kashmiris. The reports of rights violation in Kashmir and civilian killings by forces triggered a spontaneous reaction in all major towns of erstwhile Doda district where people staged series of protests and observed shutdowns to express solidarity with Kashmiris. In July, when the uprising started, people of Chenab Valley…

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33 Test positive for dengue in 2 months

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A total of 33 persons have tested positive for dengue in Jammu in the past two months. The Health Department had tested 331 samples for dengue in the past two months, of which 33 were positive. The department claimed that all 33 patients were treated and discharged. It said most patients had been residing outside the state. “Most of the patients are residing outside the state. As a precautionary measure, we sprayed anti-dengue medicines at their locality in Jammu,” said Dr Gurjeet Singh, Director, Health Services, Jammu. The department said…

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Curfew relaxed for six hours in Kishtwar

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Authorities today gave a six-hour relaxation in curfew that was imposed on Sunday in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir following a stone pelting incident triggered by arrest of three separatists. “We relaxed the curfew from 12 noon to 6 PM and everything remained normal during the hours of relaxation,” deputy commissioner (DC) Kishtwar GN Balwan told PTI. He said the authorities have decided to again impose the curfew during the night though they might completely lift the restrictions tomorrow. “Situation has remained normal after the curfew was imposed on…

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Sex racket busted in Jammu, 20 detained

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A sex racket, allegedly being run with the help of social media, has been unearthed and about 20 people have been detained, police said today. According to police, it had received a complaint in Janipur area that some websites and social networking sites had allegedly posted advertisements of escort services and calls girls in Jammu. “The services were being provided by some locals who had published their phone numbers on these websites. Wanting to avail of the services, people would give a call on these numbers,” Senior Superintendent of Police…

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Kishtwar under curfew after arrest of 2 Hurriyat leaders

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The state government imposed curfew in communally sensitive Kishtwar town following the arrest of three persons —two of them under the Public Safety Act — in the wee hours today for their alleged involvement in anti-national and criminal activities. The accused were wanted by the police on charges of sedition for the past few weeks. According to reports, the police raided the houses of Abdul Qayoom Mattoo, a local Hurriyat leader and ‘imam’ of a mosque in Omar Mohalla of the town, Saifuddin Bhagwan, local Hurriyat leader, and Firdous Bhagwan…

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West Pakistan refugees seek domicile right in J&K

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West Pakistani refugees on Friday urged the Centre to grant them domicile right in Jammu and Kashmir, and sought a special package for rehabilitation in the state besides a host of other benefits. The demands were placed by a delegation of West Pakistani Refugees during their meeting with Home Minister Rajnath Singh here. The charter of demands included citizenship right in Jammu and Kashmir, special package for rehabilitation in the state, right to vote and contest state Assembly elections, among others. Allotment of land, special recruitment, right to education in…

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‘Selective’ land evacuation drive leaves Jammu Muslims high and dry

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The present coalition regime’s drive to get the government land evacuated in selected areas here has created fear and insecurity among the Muslim community. “Soon after the former Forest Minister Bali Baghat took the charge in 2015, he directed his department to get the government land evacuated,” said a resident. He said the drive to get the government land evacuated was started from Siddrah, Bhatindi and Sunjwani—the Muslim dominated areas of Jammu province. Muslims from Pir Panchal, Chenab Valley and a few areas of Kashmir have constructed their houses in…

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Bajrang Dal activists protest against Owaisi, Yechury, Yadav, Raja

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Activists of right wing organisation, Bajrang Dal and other groups on Monday staged a protest demonstration against the All Party Delegation (APD) members who attempted to meet separatists in Kashmir. As the APD members who were led by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at Jammu Convention centre, Bajrang Dal activists outside the gate started raising slogans against CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury, CPI Leader D Raja, Asaduddin Owaisi and Sharad Yadav for meeting the separatists in their individual capacity. Bajrang Dal activists slammed the MPs for meeting Hurriyat leaders…

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