#JusticeForVictims Archives

The Cost of Speaking Out: National Commission for Women Steps In After Himanshi Narwal Online Ordeal

May 5, 2025 Editor

Tragedy, Response, and the Perils of Social Media By: Javid Amin Srinagar 05 May 2025: The recent terror attack near Pahalgam in South Kashmir, which occurred on April 22nd, and resulted in the tragic deaths of 26 individuals, predominantly tourists, has sent shockwaves throughout the nation. The incident, a brutal act of violence, has not only caused widespread grief but has also ignited a complex and often heated debate about the appropriate response, both in terms of policy and public discourse. In the aftermath of this tragedy, Himanshi Narwal, the…

Pahalgam Attack Sparks Global Concern: US Calls for Responsible Resolution

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Editor

US urges India, Pakistan to work towards ‘responsible solution’ The recent Pahalgam terror attack has sent shockwaves across the region, claiming 26 lives, mostly civilians, and escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. As the situation unfolds, the United States has urged both nations to seek a “responsible solution”, emphasizing the need for diplomatic engagement rather than further conflict. Escalating Tensions & Diplomatic Responses Following the attack, India has accused Pakistan-based militant groups of orchestrating the violence, citing intelligence reports linking the perpetrators to Lashkar-e-Taiba and other extremist factions. In response,…

Solidarity, Sacrifice, & Safety: KCC&I Urges Protection for Kashmiris Nationwide

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 Editor

KCC&I Stands in Mourning and Calls for Action at SKICC Meeting Srinagar 25 April 2025: Today, a delegation from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I), led by President Javid Ahmad Tenga, Senior Vice President Ashiq Hussain Shangloo, and Secretary General Faiz Bakshi, attended a crucial meeting at SKICC, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The gathering brought together top government officials, civil society representatives, and business leaders from various trade and commerce organizations, collectively mourning the tragic killings of innocent civilians in Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22. A…

Businesses Close, Streets Silent: Kashmir’s Bold Stand Against Terror

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Shuts Down in Unprecedented Protest Against Pahalgam Attack Srinagar 24 April 2025: For the first time in years, Kashmir has observed a complete shutdown, as the business community, civil society, and residents unite in protest against the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists. The strike, led by the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I), trade bodies, and transport associations, sends a powerful message—violence will not define Kashmir, and its people refuse to remain silent. A United Show of Grief and Resistance…

From Mourning to Action: KCC&I Calls for Immediate Government Intervention

April 24, 2025 Editor

KCC&I: Standing United Against Violence, Protecting Kashmir’s Integrity Respected Members of the Press, On behalf of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I), an apex trade body, we extend our sincere gratitude to the people of Kashmir for observing a complete shutdown yesterday in protest against the barbaric attack on innocent civilians in Baisaran, Pahalgam. We also thank the media personnel present here today, recognizing their role in conveying the truth during difficult times. Let us be clear—this is not about business losses; this is about human losses. With…

KCC&I Leads Shutdown and Sit-In Protest Against Pahalgam Killings

April 23, 2025 Editor

KCC&I Leads Unified Protest Against Pahalgam Killings: Calls for Shutdown and Sit-In Demonstration Srinagar 23 April 2025: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) convened a Special Executive Committee Meeting, bringing together Executive Committee members, affiliated associations, and general members to address the tragic killings of innocent civilians in Baisaran, Pahalgam. The Chamber unanimously passed a resolution condemning the barbaric act, describing it as a direct assault on Kashmir’s values of peace, hospitality, and resilience. A Unified Call for Protest In response to the tragedy, the KCC&I has called…

Bullet will be answered with bomb : Ashok Koul

December 25, 2023 Editor

J&K BJP, General Secretary ( Org) Ashok Koul on Sunday said that Pakistan wanted to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir by launching attacks on security forces and civilians. “Our neighbour does not want to see peace here and that is why it is resorting to cowardly attacks, ” Koul told reporters in south Kashmir’s Pulwama town. He said that the government had always wanted friendly relations with Pakistan, but “each time it had betrayed us.” “Ata Bihari Vajpaye had started a bus service and Modi ji broke his protocol to visit…

Rs 250 Crore Fraud Unravelled: Former J&K Co-operative Bank Chairman Nabbed in Massive Money Laundering Scheme

December 2, 2023 Editor

Former bank chairman Mohammad Shafi Dar arrested along with chairman of River Jhelum Cooperative Housing Building Society, a ‘fictitious firm’ The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former J&K Co-operative Bank chairman Mohammad Shafi Dar in connection with a Rs 250-crore money laundering case in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. Dar was arrested along with Mohammad Hilal A Mir, the chairman of the River Jhelum Cooperative Housing Building Society, a “fictitious firm”, and they will be presented before a special court, according to the officials. The ED had conducted…

Hit-and-Run Crashes: A Growing Problem on Our Roads

September 29, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin The streets of posh localities in the Kashmir Valley have been witnessing a concerning trend. Young men, hailing from influential families and accustomed to a life of privilege, have been recklessly speeding through the streets in cars often owned by their parents. This reckless behavior, fueled by their sense of entitlement and disregard for the law, has been causing a growing number of accidents, and sadly, pedestrians are frequently the victims. These young drivers, sometimes rightly labeled as spoiled brats, seem to believe they are above the…