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17/04/2024

Non-Local shot dead by Militants in Bijbehara

Srinagar, Apr 17: A Non-local was shot dead by the militants in Bijbehara area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday evening, officials said.

An official said, a Non-local, hailing from Bihar, identified as Raja Shah, son of Shankar Shah, presently living at Jablipora, Bilal Colony was fired upon by the militants in Bijbehara.

The official said that the civilian received bullet injuries in neck and abdomen, leaving him in a pool of blood. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he was declared dead.

Meanwhile, the areas has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.

16/04/2024

One person died in ganderbal road accident

Faisal Bukhari

Ganderbal, Apr 16: One person died in a tragic accident at nunner area of district ganderbal on Tuesday.

Reliable Sources said (BAN) that a tata mobile bearing registration number JK01AE-4035 collided with one motorbike bearing registration number JK01AK-5345 in which one person namely Khursheed Ahmad Baba age about (52) resident of Mallabagh Buchpora died on the Spot.

They Said that Soon, after the incident concerned police rushed to the said spot and shifted him to nearby hospital for medical formalities.

Meanwhile, Police have taken the Cognizance in the Accident.--(BAN)

16/04/2024

One dead while two other injured when a dumper rolling down into nallah at banihal

Rouf Ahmad

Jammu, Apr 16: One person died while two other injured when a dumper rolling down into nallah at banihal jammu/Srinagar national highway on Tuesday evening.

Sources said that a dumper bearing registration number JK18D-1453 on the way towards kulgam from Jammu rolling down into nallah bishlari at Sherbibi area of district banihal resulting in which one person died while two other were injured.

The deceased has been identified as Nawaz Ahmad bhat age about (35) Son of Mohd Amin bhat resident of laisu damhal hanjipora kulgam while the injured persons is identified as Zubair sofi Son of Mushtaq Ahmed Sofi and Parvaiz Ahmad Son of Bashir Ahmad both are residents of kounsarbal DH pora kulgam.

Sources said that the injured persons has been shifted to Sub district hospital banihal from where they have been referred to GMC Anantnag for further treatment.

Meanwhile, Police have taken the Cognizance in the incident.--(BAN)

16/04/2024

EC remained ‘silent’ when Congress’ bank accounts were frozen: Pilot

Kathua, April 16: Congress leader Sachin Pilot hit the campaign trail here on Tuesday as a star campaigner and attacked the Election Commission (EC) for “remaining silent” when the accounts of the main opposition party were frozen and elected chief ministers were sent to jail.

Campaigning for his party’s candidate Choudhary Lal Singh from the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, Pilot accused the BJP government of playing “religious politics to divert attention from its failures” on the development front.

“The Election Commission is watching as a mute spectator. In connection with the Chandigarh mayoral elections, we had to move to the Supreme Court for justice, and we got it. They sealed the accounts of the Congress, put elected chief ministers in jail, and tried to muzzle the opposition,” Pilot said while addressing a rally.

He criticised the BJP leaders for allegedly using religion for political gains, saying, “They centre their politics around issues like mandir-masjid, Hindu-Muslim, Hindustan and Pakistan. However, they show little interest in issues concerning schools, colleges, hospitals, economy, employment, women, youth, farmers, and inflation.” Pilot claimed that there is a wave of change sweeping the entire country.

“I went to Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Harayan, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh. I want to tell you – it is not true what the media and social media is projecting. But the truth is that the 10-year rule of the BJP government is being questioned by the people. People are seeking a report card of ten years’ rule of the BJP government on the ground,” he said.

Highlighting the Congress manifesto, Pilot mentioned five major announcements, including a guarantee that women from poor families would receive Rs 1 lakh in their accounts annually.

“Under the rule of the lieutenant governor, outsiders are encroaching lands. Lands that are being cultivated are being snatched from the people and given to outsiders,” he further alleged.

Hitting out at the BJP leaders over their remarks on assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, “I want to tell you that elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held before September this year. It is not the government saying so but the order of the Supreme Court.” Pilot said that in a similar way, the Ram temple was built after the Supreme court’s judgment. “It was a judgement of the Supreme court that the Ram temple be constructed in Ayodhya. It was an order of the Supreme Court that electoral bonds are illegal. These things have been done on orders of the Supreme court”, he said.

The Udhampur Lok Sabha seat is set to go to polls on April 19. The BJP has fielded Union Minister Jitendra Singh from the constituency, seeking to retain the seat for the third time. The Congress has pitted Choudhary Lal Singh against him. The entry of former minister G M Saroori on the ticket of the Democratic Azad Party (DPAP) has made it a three-cornered contest. (PTI)

16/04/2024

Situation on ground doesn't corroborate BJP's development narrative: Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Apr 16: The ground situation in the Chenab Valley does not corroborate the BJP's development narrative, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah claimed on Tuesday, the penultimate day for campaigning for the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

The NC leader, who is on a four-day tour of the Chenab Valley, held road shows in Padar, Nagseni and Gulabgarh seeking support for Congress candidate Choudhary Lal Singh who has been pitted against BJP candidate Union Minister Jitendra Singh who is vying for a hat-trick of victory in the constituency.

The Congress and the NC are fighting the Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, in alliance, with both parties contesting three seats each.

"Rumblings at the grassroots across Udhampur do not corroborate the development narrative that the BJP is peddling," Omar Abdullah, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, said.

He claimed that public sentiment is against the BJP and it is resonating across the constituency.
"Notwithstanding the BJP's claims of development in the region for the past 10 years, the area's unemployed youth are not convinced by the feel-good narrative. The dominant view is that non-locals are pocketing government jobs and business contracts," the NC leader said.

He alleged that the youths are suffering due to unemployment, loss of contracts to non-locals and widespread unaccountability.

Polling in Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency will be held in the first of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections on April 19.(PTI)

16/04/2024

Thousands join families in mourning over loss of loved ones in Srinagar boat capsize

Srinagar, Apr 16: Loud cries echoed near the banks of the Jhelum in Gandbal on the outskirts of Srinagar on Tuesday where a boat capsize cut short six lives, including three of a family, as the bodies were being fished out of the water one after the other.

The boat was ferrying mostly schoolchildren. It collided with a pillar of an under-construction bridge and split into two in the fast-flowing currents of the river already in spate following incessant rainfall in the Kashmir Valley over the last few days.

While the exact number of people on the boat was not clear yet, rescuers dragged 10 people out of the water safely while three are still missing.

The atmosphere slowly turned grim as anxious locals gathered at the embankment and watched the rescue operation but the lull did not last long. Loud wails pierced the air as rescuers began pulling out lifeless bodies from the water, which brought many others to tears.

The administration has pressed marine commandos into the rescue operation to trace those missing. The elite commandos were airlifted from their base in the Manasbal area of the Ganderbal district.

Amid all the gloom and grief, a heroic effort by a migrant labourer found praise.

Dhoodhnath, who was at his rented accommodation near the banks of the river, saw the boat capsize mid-water and jumped into the river to save lives.

"I saw the boat overturn. The current was strong but I rescued three people," he said later.

A survivor said there were about two dozen people on the boat, most of them children.

"The ropes of the boat snapped and it hit one of the pillars of the under-construction bridge and broke into two. Many people drowned and three of us caught hold of the edges of the boat and somehow managed to save ourselves.

"A woman was also pulled out of the water and the four of us were rescued by another boat," he told reporters.

The man said local people, including children, use the boat service every day to cross the river in the absence of a bridge.

The bridge being built on the river was sanctioned in 2017. Locals said had the bridge been completed by now, the loss of lives could have been avoided.

"Had there been a bridge, this accident could have been avoided. The mourning in so many houses today could have been avoided. We have raised this issue with the authorities several times, but they did not pay attention," a local said.

Former minister and Peoples Democratic Party leader Naeem Akhtar, who had laid the foundation stone for the bridge, said the loss was heartbreaking.

"These deaths are on somebody's hands. Remember the day when I laid the foundation stone of this footbridge and the happy faces around us celebrating the fulfilment of a long-pending demand. It was fully funded. But then the took over. Heartbreaking loss," Akhtar said in a post on 'X'.

Of the six dead were the wife and two sons of Fayaz Ahmad Malik, a resident of Gandbal.

Funeral prayers for the deceased were offered together. Malik buried all three members of his family in a single grave as thousands looked on.

As the Malik family mourned, Showkat Ahmad Sheikh's kin held on to hope.

Sheikh and his son Haziq have been missing since the incident.

A public works department official said when work was started on the project, there was initially poor funding but the delay happened because while it was to be a footbridge, due to public pressure, the plan was changed to build a motorable bridge instead.

"When Article 370 was abrogated, there was a 'change of scope'. The rules which were not there earlier were implemented. Because of that, its technical sanction took time. We have been working very fast for the last three months," he said.

The official said about 75 per cent of the work has been completed and the bridge would be completed by June this year.(PTI)

16/04/2024

J&K boat capsize Committee formed to frame policy on water transport regulation

Srinagar, Apr 16: Authorities here on Tuesday set up a committee to frame a policy for the regulation of water transport in the wake of a boat capsized in the Jhelum river, claiming six lives.

"Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today called an urgent meeting of officers of various departments to frame a strategy to avoid unfortunate incidents of boat capsizing in future and save precious lives," an official said.

Bidhuri, while stressing on the safety measures for water transportation, issued an advisory mandating life-saving jackets for all onboard passengers, he said.

The divisional commissioner constituted a committee to frame a policy for the regulation of water transport. This team headed by Kashmir Additional Commissioner Qazi Sarwar comprises officers from the district administration and other departments concerned, the official said.

The divisional commissioner also directed for safety audit of all means of water transportation, he added.

"Besides, he issued directions to prohibit ferrying the passengers beyond the capacity of boats," the official said.

The meeting discussed the licensing and regulation of means of water transport operating in Jhelum and other water bodies, officials said.

Regarding the under-construction bridge at Gandbal Batwara, the meeting's attendees were informed that work on the bridge is underway and shall be completed by June 30, the official spokesperson said.

Bidhuri directed the officers concerned of Roads and Buildings Department to strictly adhere to the deadline for the completion of the bridge, he added.

A boat carrying mostly school children capsized in the Jhelum river on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, leaving six people dead, officials said.

The incident took place around 8 am in Gandbal Nowgam area here and six people have been pulled out of the river whose water level had risen over the last couple of days due to incessant rains in the Kashmir valley.(PTI)

16/04/2024

BJP believes in winning hearts, ‘lotus’ will bloom on its own in Kashmir: Amit Shah

Jammu, Apr 16: Union minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed the Congress, National Conference and PDP, alleging that most fake encounters and incidents of firing on youths in Jammu and Kashmir occurred during their rule.

Rejecting rival parties’ charge the BJP was more interested in Kashmir’s land than the welfare of its people, he said the BJP is in no haste and believes in winning the hearts of people as it will ultimately lead to the ‘lotus’, the party’s poll symbol, blooming across the Valley.

Addressing an election rally here, Shah also said that assembly polls in J-K will be held according to the dateline set by the Supreme Court (September 30). “Nobody should have any doubt on this,” the minister said.

Shah alleged that the Congress, National Conference and PDP exploited the youths of Kashmir.

“These three parties did not allow democracy to grow in Jammu and Kashmir… on the pretext of security, our Kashmiri youths were exploited. I want to ask (National Conference president) Farooq Abdullah and the PDP – under whose rule most of the fake encounters took place, who fired on the children of Kashmir and handed the gun to them? It is these three parties.” But the BJP, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, restored peace and ensured development after the abrogation of Article 370, Shah said.

“Modiji restored peace in Jammu and Kashmir. J-K slipped into backwardness due to terrorism and agitations for the past 70 years.

“Modi facilitated the end of terrorism, fake encounters, stone-pelting, and Pakistan-sponsored strikes, paving the way for development in J-K,” he said.

The BJP’s rival parties have asked people not to vote for the BJP and its “proxies”, claiming the ruling party was more interested in the land of Kashmir than the welfare of its people.

“I want to clear the misgivings being created among Kashmiri youths that the BJP wants to take the land of Kashmir by force.

“The BJP is not among those who occupy land by force but believes in winning the hearts of people,” Shah told the rally held here in support of Jugal Kishore, who is seeking the third term from the Jammu parliamentary constituency.

Shah said the BJP is in no haste as it knows that the party’s symbol ‘lotus’ will bloom on its own in the Valley with the love of people.

He asked people in Kashmir not to vote for the Congress, National Conference and PDP, saying they have only exploited them over the past seven decades.

The Home Minister said the vote of ‘lotus’ is a vote for Modi under whose government J-K was benefitting the most among all parts of the country.

“Modi fulfilled the dream of Syama Prasad Mookerjee who made the supreme sacrifice on this land for his slogan of ‘ek desh mein do vidhan, do pradhan aur do nishan nahi chalenge’.

“The evil shadow of Article 370 is gone now and the tricolour is touching the skyline across J-K like the rest of the country,” he said.

He said nobody has the power to raise pro-Pakistan slogans and now the air reverberates only with the slogan of ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ in every nook and corner of J-K.

“The change happened because of Modi. The PDP was saying that nobody will raise the tricolour if Article 370 is revoked but I want to tell Mehbooba that we will be gone but the tricolour is going to stay forever and flutter with honour, pride and prestige,” he said.

Abdullah was saying that BJP will not be able to revoke Article 370 even if Modi comes to power 10 times but “Modi did it in his second tenure only'”.

Shah said terrorism in J-K) is taking its last breath and the youth who were carrying stones in their hands are now equipped with laptops and pursuing their goals.

He said the abrogation of Article 370 also led to the restoration of rights to various sections of the society including women, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and other backward classes (OBC) who were deprived of the constitutional rights by the Congress and the National Conference.

Highlighting various developmental schemes and projects undertaken by the Modi government since 2014, he said the budget which was enhanced many times was utilised by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration for the welfare of the people.

“The Lt Governor ensured zero-tolerance against corruption and also showed the door to those linked to terrorism,” he said, referring to the sacking of over 50 government employees who were dismissed from service for their involvement in terror activities.

The Home Minister assured the people that the Modi government would develop border villages at par with Jammu city, take the number of tourist arrivals to three crore and encourage border tourism besides providing piped domestic gas to every household. (PTI)

16/04/2024

Azad challenges NC to move beyond former CM Sheikh Abdullah’s legacy

Banihal (Ramban), Apr 16: Challenging NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah to move beyond the legacy of former chief minister Sheikh Abdullah, DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday targeted Omar Abdullah, referring to the support “his MLAs” provided during his tenure as chief minister.

Omar Abdullah served as the chief minister of the coalition government of Congress and National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir from 2009 to 2015. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Azad, a former Congress leader, accused the NC of a “legacy of violence, hollow promises, and exploiting the populace”.

“I want to ask Omar Abdullah, if you served as chief minister for six years, it was because of the support of my MLAs. I extended your tenure by sharing the alliance. You didn’t do any favours. The MLAs who supported you for the chief ministership are still with me,” Azad said in a public rally here.

Azad made these remarks to counter the recent assertions by Omar Abdullah regarding the role his MLAs played in his six-year tenure as chief minister and denounced Abdullah’s “lack of gratitude” as indicative of his character.

Azad is on a campaign trail in the Ramban district for his party candidate G M Saroori pitted in a three-cornered contest with Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh of the BJP and Choudhary Lal Singh of the Congress in the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, which goes to polls on April 19.

Azad also claimed his role in bringing Farooq Abdullah back to Jammu and Kashmir as chief minister during a period of turmoil.

“When Farooq Abdullah left J&K due to militancy, it was my initiative that brought him back. At that time, the NC was in a precarious state. While I hold great respect for Farooq Abdullah, his son displays a lack of political maturity and understanding,” Azad said.

Azad also challenged the NC to move beyond the legacy of former chief minister Sheikh Abdullah, questioning their ability to endure the same hardships that he did.

“For how long will they bask in the legacy of Sheikh Abdullah? They couldn’t endure a day in jail like him. They are riding on his political coattails without achieving anything significant on their own,” Azad said. (PTI)

16/04/2024

Six dead as boat capsizes in Jhelum river in Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 16: A boat carrying mostly school children capsized in the Jhelum river on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, leaving six people dead, officials said.

The incident took place around 8 am in Gandbal Nowgam area here and six people have been pulled out of the river whose water level had risen over the last couple of days due to incessant rains in the Kashmir valley.

The exact number of people on the boat was not clear.

Deputy commissioner, Srinagar, Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, said six people have died and their bodies have been retrieved.

"Six people have unfortunately died, while we have rescued six others -- out of which three are under treatment but stable. The rest three are at home," Bhat told reporters.

"The unfortunate incident occurred between 7:45 am and 8 am. We are ascertaining how many people were travelling in the boat, but the information we have so far is that 15 people were on it, including seven minors," he said.

The deputy commissioner said the rescue operations were on.

Asked if the administration had warned the people in view of an increase in the water levels of various rivers and streams in the valley, Bhat said the authorities had issued an alert on Monday asking people living near the embankments of the river to remain cautious.

"We issued an alert yesterday. I was touring the city till around midnight. The danger level of Jhelum in Ram Munshibagh (in Srinagar) is 18 feet. When the level crosses 10 feet, we issue an initial alert asking people living near the banks to remain cautious. (However), it was flowing below the danger level and the rain had also stopped around 10 pm last night," he added.

In response to a question whether the boat was overloaded, the deputy commissioner said, "We are looking into it".

Senior officials from police and civil administration, including Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar and Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, were at the spot at Gandbal Batwara monitoring rescue operations.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and many other leaders expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident.

"I am deeply grieved by the loss of lives due to a boat accident in Srinagar. My thoughts are with the bereaved families & I pray to the Almighty to give them strength to withstand this immense loss. Team of SDRF, Army & other agencies are carrying out relief & rescue work," Sinha said in a post on X.

The LG said he is constantly monitoring the situation and guiding the team on the ground.

"The administration is providing all possible help to the bereaved families who have lost their near and dear ones and medical facilities to those who have been injured. Marcos teams have also been alerted. I am constantly monitoring the situation and guiding the team on the ground," Sinha said.

The National Conference also expressed grief over the incident.

"JKNC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and VP express deep shock and sadness over the tragic demise of three minors whose boat capsized in Gandbal, Batwara. JKNC senior leader , along with CI also join in expressing their profound grief," the party said in a statement on X.

The party urged the administration to expedite rescue efforts and extend comprehensive support to the affected families.

In this moment of grief their thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, it said.

Former J-K chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba M***i condoled the loss of lives in the incident.

"Reports coming in of several children dead. My deepest condolences to their families and I urge the administration to extend all help possible," she said.

BJP J-K spokesperson Altaf Thakur expresed solidarity with the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those under treatment at SMHS.

CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami said he was deeply pained by the loss of lives.

"Sending heartfelt condolences to the victims' families. The prolonged construction of a footbridge, lingering for years, highlights a missed opportunity to prevent such tragedies," he said.

Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari urged the administration to swiftly extend support to those in need.

"Devastated to hear of the tragic capsizing of a boat carrying several persons, including children, in the River Jhelum near Batwara, Srinagar.

"The loss of precious lives is heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this terrible accident. Urging the administration to swiftly extend support to those in need," Bukhari said.(PTI)

16/04/2024

Six persons have died so far in boat capsize tragedy which struck today morning in Batwara area of Srinagar. The rescue operation is underway with active participation of Police, Army, NDRF & SDRF: DC Srinagar Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat

16/04/2024

HC quashes 2 PSAs, upholds one

SRINAGAR: The High Court has quashed two detention orders passed under the Public Safety Act and directed the release of detenues and upheld the one, citing the mandatory provisions of Act have been strictly complied by the detaining authority while passing detention order.

Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul has quashed the PSAs of Saboor Ahmad Shergojri of Zainapora Shopian and Mushtaq Ahmad Ganaie of Sangri Colony Baramulla. Both were detained by the concerned District Magistrates vide orders dated 27.09.2023 and 29.04.2023.

Court in Shergojri’s case said the detention record does not reveal or indicate anything with regard to receipt or consideration of the representation. “It is thus evident from the pleadings of the respondents as well as the detention record that the representation submitted on behalf of the detenu has not been considered by the respondents so far”, the court said.

The court in Ganaie’s case said, the grounds of detention and dossier, if in similar language, go on to show that there has been non-application of mind on the part of detaining authority as such the impugned order of detention is, therefore, unsustainable in law on this ground alone.

“For the reasons discussed above, the petitions are disposed of and detention orders passed by District Magistrates of Shopian and Baramulla are quashed. Respondents, including Superintendent Jail concerned, are directed to release the detenues forthwith, provided they are not required in any other case”, the court directed.

Justice Rajesh Sekhri while dealing with the case of Zahoor Ahmad Dar of Bandiproa who was detained on 07.04.2022 and lodged at Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal Jammu on the contentions that he is an anti-national element and is figuring adversely in the police records for his involvement in various anti-national activities which are threat to the security of the UT, upheld his detention.

As per the stand of detaining authority would go on to reveal that during the unrest of 2016, Dar played a crucial role in provoking, instigating and motivating the youth of his locality to enforce the bandh and strike calls given by various separatist organizations, which disturbed the peace and tranquility of the area and society as he was a mastermind of exploiting the situation in Sumbal area.

“According to the respondents, the activities of the detenue are not only prejudicial to the security of the UT but are aimed to recycle vicious atmosphere to create the atmosphere conducive for secessionists and terrorists to destabilize the administrative machinery”, read the counter affidavit of the authorities.

Justice Sekhri while upholding his PSA said, the Government may, if it is satisfied with respect to any person that with a view to prevent him from acting in any manner prejudicial to security of the UT or maintenance of public order, it is necessary so to do, make an order directing that such a person be detained.

“It is trite to say that it is exclusive domain of the administration to ensure security of the UT and maintenance of public peace and tranquility and subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority to detain a person, in particular, when a person refuses to desist from his past anti-national activities, is not open to objective assessment of the Court”, court recorded.

“Viewed from any angle, I do not find any illegality or impropriety in the impugned detention order. Hence, the present petition, being devoid of any merit, is dismissed, and impugned detention order is upheld”, the court concluded.(DE)

16/04/2024

Tribunal confirms declaration of JKDFP unlawful

New Delhi, Apr 16: A tribunal constituted by the Union Home Ministry has confirmed the ban imposed on the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP), headed by jailed separatist Shabir Ahmad Shah.

The Union Home Ministry had on October 5, 2023 declared the JKDFP a banned group under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for five years for its “anti-India” and “pro-Pakistan” activities.

Subsequently, the tribunal was constituted with Delhi High Court judge Justice Sachin Datta as its head for the purpose of adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the JKDFP an unlawful association.

In a recent notification, the home ministry said the tribunal in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 4 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 passed an order on April 3, 2024, confirming the declaration of JKDFP an unlawful organisation.

In its order, the tribunal noted that the elaborate material and evidence placed on record before it found that there was ample justification to declare the JKDFP an unlawful association under the UAPA.

It said the activities of the JKDFP has had a deleterious effect on maintenance of law and order in the region of Jammu and Kashmir over the last several decades.

“The modicum of stability that has come about after 2019 (as is evident from the reduced number of unconducive incidents) could not have been allowed to be jeopardised on account of continuing activities of the concerned association,” it observed.

The tribunal noted that in the framework of the Indian constitution and the UAPA, there is no space for an association like the JKDFP which openly propagates secessionism, avowedly expresses dis-allegiance to the Constitution of India, and undermines the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country.

“Thus, this tribunal having followed the procedure laid down in the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 and its Rules and having independently and objectively appreciated and evaluated the material and evidence on record, is of the firm and considered view that there is sufficient cause for declaring JKDFP as an unlawful association under Section 3(1) of the UAPA, 1967, vide the notification dated October 5, 2023,” it said.

Founded in 1998 by Shabir Ahmad Shah, a known separatist leader in Jammu and Kashmir, the JKDFP was a constituent of the separatist amalgam Hurriyat Conference.

After the division of the Hurriyat Conference in 2003, the JKDFP became a part of the hardline faction headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani then.

Shabir Ahmad Shah is currently lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 25, 2017, in a 2005 money laundering case. He has also been charge-sheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a terror-funding case.

In November last year, the ED had attached his Srinagar house in connection with its money laundering probe linked to a case of fuelling terror activities in the Union territory.

While declaring JKDFP a banned organisation, the home ministry had said Shah called Kashmir a “dispute” and ruled out any settlement within the framework of the Constitution of India and the members of his party have been at the forefront of secessionist activities with an intention to create a separate Islamic state. (PTI)

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Rainfall Lashes Plains in J&K, Snowfall in Higher Reaches Srinagar, Apr 14: The past 24 hours witnessed widespread rainfall across the plains in Jammu and Kashmir, while higher reaches have received snowfall on Sunday, officials said here. An official said that the region experienced light to moderate rainfall across most areas, coupled with light snowfall in higher reaches, including Gurez valley over the past 24 hours. The MeT forecast indicates a continuation of cloudy conditions with the likelihood of light to moderate rain and snowfall in higher elevations for the next few days. Specifically, from April 14th to 15th, the region is expected to witness widespread rainfall, with the possibility of heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and gusty winds at isolated locations. "Farmers in the area are advised to suspend farm operations until April 16th to mitigate any potential damage due to the inclement weather. Also, temporary disruptions in surface transportation are anticipated over certain higher reaches during April 14th and 15th," the Met said "Tourists and travelers are urged to plan their journeys accordingly, considering the forecasted weather conditions. Temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas is expected, and there is a heightened risk of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones, necessitating caution and preparedness from residents and authorities alike," it said From April 16th onwards, the weather pattern is predicted to transition to partly to generally cloudy skies with isolated instances of light rain and snowfall in higher altitudes. However, from April 18th to 19th, the region may experience cloudy weather with light rain and snowfall in many areas, accompanied by thunder and lightning. "From April 20th to 24th, the forecast suggests generally dry weather, although the possibility of afternoon and nighttime thundershower activity can not be ruled out," it added.

Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches over 200 missiles and drones in unprecedented attack Jerusalem, Apr 14 (AP) Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early on Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. In Washington, President Joe Biden said US forces helped Israel down “nearly all” of the drones and missiles and pledged to convene allies to develop a unified response. The Iranian attack, less than two weeks after a suspected Israeli strike in Syria that killed two Iranian generals in an Iranian consular building, marked the first time it has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity dating back to the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution. Condemnation from the United Nations chief and others was swift, with France saying Iran “is risking a potential military escalation,” Britain calling the attack “reckless" and Germany saying Iran and its proxies “must stop it immediately." The Israeli military's spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said Iran fired scores of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles — with the vast majority intercepted outside Israel's borders. He said warplanes intercepted over 10 cruise missiles alone, also outside Israeli airspace. Hagari said a handful of missiles landed in Israel. Rescuers said a 7-year-old girl in a Bedouin Arab town was seriously wounded in southern Israel, apparently in a missile strike, though they said police were still investigating the circumstances of her injuries. Hagari said a missile struck an army base, causing light damage but no injuries. "A wide-scale attack by Iran is a major escalation,” he said. Asked whether Israel would respond, Hagari said only that the army “does and will do whatever is required to protect the security of the state of Israel.” He said the incident was not over, and dozens of Isra

#Pahalgam: An Accident has taken place on Pahalgam Road in this night in which a Scorpio vehicle has gone into the river

#Leopard Spotted in Bandipora's Gunddachina Village, Wildlife Dept Mobilises Teams Suhail Rather Bandipora April 13: After reports emerged on social media regarding leopard sightings in Gunddachina Village of Bandipora, the Jammu and Kashmir wildlife department officially confirmed the animal’s presence in the area on Saturday. An officer said that they have received “Photo evidence” of the leopard’s presence in the Gunddachina village of Bandipora. “People must be careful from now onwards. Children should not be allowed to move out, especially during morning and evening hours, and during the Fajar and Esha prayers, people should go in groups with sufficient lights,” the official warned. The official further said that teams have been dispatched and cages are being installed at multiple locations in the area. The official added that there is a high possibility that only one leopard is roaming in the area. Meanwhile, residents of these areas are in a state of panic and have refrained themselves and their children from venturing out in the area.

Mian Altaf dispels rumours about dropping out of race from Anantnag Rajouri LS seat Srinagar, Apr 13: National Conference candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary constituency Mian Altaf Ahmad Saturday dispelled rumours about him not contesting the Lok Sabha elections, saying while he was unwell earlier, his health has now improved and he looks forward to fight the polls. "Since before Eid, I had a fever and underwent some tests. The doctors thought I had jaundice and advised me complete rest, which I could not do. I took medicine but did not feel better. Then I underwent some more tests and was diagonised with viral fever," Ahmad said in a video statement released here. The influential Gujjar leader said he had told those who came to meet him at his Baba Nagri residence in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district that it would be difficult for him to campaign or contest elections if his health did not improve. "I took the treatment for the viral fever, and today, I am feeling better," he added. Ahmad, a former minister, said there was no truth in the rumours being spread about him not contesting the polls. "There is nothing like that. If my health did not get better, then definitely, I would have told the party to find an alternate candidate ... My candidature already stands declared and I will contest," he said. His statement came after NC vice president Omar Abdullah and other party leaders went to Baba Nagri to inquire about his health. "Omar came here, but he only came to check on my health, there was no political discussion. I told him there was no need for him to come here," he said. Earlier, at a function at party headquarters Nawa-i-Subha, Abdullah told reporters that the party had not heard from Ahmad about him dropping out of the race. "We have not heard about it. If he had taken such a decision, then he would have informed us. Now that you have raised it, we will find out about it," Abdullah said. The NC leader said Ahmad is the party's first

Massive fire breaks out near Gupkar hill, Fire tenders on job to douse off the fire

Hurriyat Conference condemns 'restrictions on religious observances Srinagar, Apr 12: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday condemned "restrictions on religious observances" in Jammu and Kashmir after the authorities barred the congregational prayers on Jumatul Vida and Eid at the Jamia Masjid here. Addressing the congregation at the Jamia Masjid, Farooq, who is also the chief priest, criticised the authorities' decision to "prohibit observances of key religious events, including Jumatul Vida (the last Friday of Ramzan), Shab-e-Qadr, and Eid prayers at the grand mosque". "Every time the mosque is locked down and I am detained at home, their claims get exposed," he said in a statement. (PTI)

Fire broke out in hotel shafaf near zind shah masjid mala kah

Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) blocked due to stone slide (big boulder) occurred at Khooni Nalah. People are advised to avoid journey on NH-44 till the road is clear, keep co-operate with Traffic Police. Please ask TCU for latest update and • Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191- 2740550, 9419147732, 103) • Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103) • Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043) • Udhampur (8491928625)

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