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Srinagar, May 13 : Weatherman on Friday forecast “widespread” moderate rain and thunderstorm with hailstorm at some places and snowfall over higher reaches in Jammu and Kashmir from May 16 to 18.

“Today, weather most likely to remain mainly clear to partly cloudy turning generally cloudy and windy towards late afternoon,” an official of the local meteorological department here told GNS. “Same weather most likely to prevail till May 16,” he said, adding, “Thereafter, widespread moderate rain/thunderstorm with hailstorm at some places of Jammu & Kashmir and snow over higher reaches is most likely during May 16th (evening)-18th.” He said there are 70% chances for rain and snowfall during the time.

Meanwhile the meteorological department official here told GNS Srinagar recorded a low of 14.1°C against 14.2°C on the previous night. The temperature, he said, was 3.5°C above normal during this time of the year for the summer capital.

Qazigund recorded a low of 10.5°C against 11.4°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.3°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said.

Pahalgam recorded a minimum of 7.3°C against 7.5°C last night. The temperature was 2.2°C above normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir during this time of the season, he said.

Kokernag recorded a low of 11.7°C against 11.9°C on the previous night. It was 2.4°C above normal during this time of the season for the place in south Kashmir, the official said.

Gulmarg recorded a low of 7.0°C against 7.2°C on the previous night, the official said. While 5.5°C is normal for the world famous skiing resort during this time of the season, the official said that the temperature was 1.5 °C above normal for the place in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Kupwara town in north Kashmir recorded a low of 10.9°C against 11.4°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.3°C above normal for the district, the official told Global News Service.

Jammu recorded a low of 24.7°C against 26.5°C on the previous night, the official said. The temperature was 1.2°C above normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said. Banihal recorded a low of 14.8°C, Batote 16.5°C and Bhaderwah 12.3°C, the official added. (GNS)

Says Some subversive elements are trying to give it different colour

Srinagar, May 13: Locals arrested a thief from West Bengal red handed while attempting theft at Aalikadal here, police said.

Police said that the thief namely Milan Islam son of Mohammad Noorul Islam of West Bengal, at present Rajbagh here was caught by locals. “Some stolen items were also recovered,” police said in a tweet as per GNS.

“He was allegedly caught red handed while attempting theft at Aalikadal,” police said, adding, “Some subversive elements are trying to give it different colour.”

Pulwama, May 13: A police constable, who was shot at and injured in Gudoora area of Pulwama on Friday morning, succumbed to his injuries, officials said.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that suspected militants on Friday morning fired upon a constable namely Riyaz Ahmad Thoker, son of Ali Mohammad Thoker from Gudoora.

He said that Thoker after receiving bullet injuries, was rushed to district hospital Pulwama for treatment where from he was shifted to Army base hospital

However, he succumbed to his injuries at Army base hospital, he said.

Meanwhile, the area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers—(KNO)

SRINAGAR MAY 12: Manager Northern Railway (NR), Ashutosh Gangal today called on the Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta and apprised him about the status of the ongoing works on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL).

CAO construction Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL), A. K. Khandelwal; PCSC NR, A N Mishra; DRM Firozpur, Seema Sharma also accompanied GM NR.

GM Northern Railway briefed the Chief Secretary about the works that have been finished, or nearing completion, works under progress, and the adherence to the set timelines to dedicate the project to the people at the earliest.

Chief Secretary was informed that it is expected that Kashmir valley would be connected to the Jammu and rest of the country during 2023, providing efficient connectivity to Kashmir valley with other parts of the country by rail. The all-weather and cost-effective connectivity shall be a boon for economy of J&K.

Chief Secretary was informed about the work on the intervening 111 kms of Katra-Banihal section which is going on in full swing despite challenging and inhospitable terrain.

While appreciating the Railways for the work done with respect to connecting the Jammu and Kashmir region with the rest of India, Dr Mehta observed that the railway line will act as a catalyst for the overall development, progress, and prosperity of the region and shall play important role in rapid industrialization, movement of raw materials, boost trade and tourism, besides providing opportunity for employment generation.

Dr Mehta assured all possible support and cooperation from the UT administration to finish the project within the given timeline.

General Manager NR also thanked the Chief Secretary for the UT administration’s support that has been extended to the Railway for executing the several projects and finishing those in a time-bound manner. (PTK)

Those behind despicable act, will not go unpunished says LG Manoj Sinha

Budgam, May 12: A government employee belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community, working in Tehsil office Chadoora in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district was shot dead inside the office premises on Thursday, officials said.

Police sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that gunmen barged into the Tehsil office Chadoora and fired from a close range at a government employee, working under Prime Minister’s Rehabilitation Package (PMRP), as a clerk. “He was immediately referred to Srinagar hospital where doctors declared him dead. The slain was identified as Rahul Bhat,” they said.

The killing of Rahul triggered massive protest at migrant Pandit colony Sheikhpora, Budgam, where Rahul was putting up. Scores of fellow colleagues of Rahul sat on the road and termed the killing as a “major security lapse.”  “We aren’t secure at all. BJP government too has failed us,” the angry protestors said and demanded stern punishment to the killers.

Soon after the incident, police officials rushed to the spot and launched massive manhunt to nab the perpetrators. A police official said that the massive search operations were launched at various places across Budgam district to nab the killers of KP employee. “Check-points were set up at various points to ensure those involved in the act are zeroed in,” the official said.

The incident evoked wide-spread condemnations from all quarters. Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha tweeted: “I strongly condemn the barbaric killing of Rahul Bhat by militants at Budgam. Those behind this despicable terror attack will not go unpunished. J&K government stands in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.”

As per the eye-witnesses, the body of slain KP employee reached Sheikhpora migrant colony in the evening. A pall of gloom descended on the entire KP community putting up at the Sheikhpora colony. Amid wails and cries, the KP members demanded punishment for the attackers. The body of slain Rahul is likely to be sent to Jammu for last rites.

Srinagar, May 12: Anantnag Police has identified the persons involved in stone pelting incident in Janglat Mandi area on eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, arrests three accused.

In a statement issued here, a police spokesman said that three persons including two minors have been arrested, identified as Sahil Tariq Shah son of Tariq Ahmed resident of Sherpora and Moin Majeed son of Abdul Majeed Sheikh resident of Hazratbal Anantnag have been sent to Juvenile home of Srinagar.

While as one accused namely Zahid Ahmed Guroo son of Abdul Rashid resident of Danter Anantnag is on police remand.

The other two accused identified as Fazil Khursheed son of Khursheed Bhat resident of Dabruna and Majid Ahmed Pushoo son of Ashiq Hussain resident of Deva Colony are yet to be arrested.

Police has launched a manhunt to nab the accused youth, the spokesman said.

Pertinently a stone pelting incident on security forces had happened on Eid and to facilitate the prayers and keeping in view the safety of common people Police had not retaliated that time.

Police had already registered a case under FIR no.135/PS Anantnag in this regard.

Srinagar, May 12: Scores of Kashmiri Pandits putting up at various transit camps in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district Thursday evening took to roads to protest against the killing of a fellow community member in central Kashmir’s Budgam district today.

Reports reaching GNS said that the Pandits at Vessu Qazigund and Mattan Anantnag besides at few other places strongly denounced the killing of the community member Rahul Bhat. Bhat, a Tehsil office employee, succumbed to his injuries at a SMHS hospital Srinagar, after being attacked by unidentified gunmen at Chadoora area in Budgam district.

Many of those protesting were seen carrying candles as a mark to register their protest.

The Community members have demanded the government to launch a probe into the incident to bring the culprits to justice. (GNS)

Budgam, May 12: An employee of Revenue department, who was shot at by the unidentified gunmen at Tehsil office Chadoora in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday afternoon, succumbed to his injuries.

Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an employee at Tehsil office identified as Rahul Bhatt was fired upon by the unidentified gunmen in the office premises.

The employee sustained grievous injuries and was  rushed to SMHS hospital in Srinagar where he succumbed to his injuries.

Meanwhile, the search operation was launched immediately after the incident to nab the attackers—(KNO)

Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar received duo complaints from two men hailing from North Kashmir’s Bandipora District and South Kashmir’s Awantipora District respectively. The complainants alleged in their complaints that they have been defrauded by online scammers of an amount of Rs 44 lakhs in online investment/trading scam. Both complainants received links of fake investment websites on their cell numbers wherein they were promised to get double monetary benefits. The victims fell prey and accessed the website where they got themselves registered on said websites by opening of e-wallets. After registration, duo victims were made to transfer the hefty amount of ₹44 Lakhs in the said wallets through various UPI/IMPS transactions. The victims after depositing the said amounts were unable to get benefits and also were not able to withdraw even their own amounts from the said wallets. The complainants then tried hard to reach out on available contact details of said company but all in vain.

Accordingly, both complainants approached Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar for redressal of their grievance. Subsequently, the matter was taken up with bank authorities to ascertain the details of UPI/IMPS transactions. During analysis of transactions, it came to fore that the said amount had been settled through online payment gateways. The strenuous and timely intervention by the team of Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar led to holding of the payment of ₹44 Lakhs in two different payment gateways and later on, the whole amount also got refunded into both these victim’s bank accounts.

In another compliant received from one businessman hailing from Srinagar vicinity wherein the victim was cheated/duped by online fraudsters on the pretext of transportation of goods, services through an e-Commerce company web portal. The complainant was looking for goods-carrier services to transport the goods of his firm. He searched through Google search engine in which an e-Commerce company’s web portal surfaced which was operated by Cyber Scammers. The complainant contacted on the cell numbers provided for the fake company wherein the fraudsters who picked up the call on the other end & offered him to provide goods/services at low costs. Enticed by the offer, the complainant made online payment of ₹16 Lakhs. On receipt of the money, the complainant was not able to contact the company again. Upon realizing that he was cheated by fraudsters through the above fake web portal, the complainant approached Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar for redressal of his grievance.

Accordingly, the matter was taken up with bank authorities to ascertain the details of transactions. During analysis of transactions, it came to fore that the said hefty amount has been transferred through RTGS payment. Timely and strenuous intervention by the Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar was able to hold the payment of ₹16 Lakhs and later banking authorities were made to refund the whole amount into the complainant’s bank account.

The general public is once again advised not to fall prey to such fake links and websites and to avoid transferring any amount in any form as these are entirely fake. Community members have hailed the prompt action of Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar in saving the hard earned money of the victims.

Pertinently, acting tough against Cyber Criminals, Cyber Police Station, Kashmir has redressed large number of social media & financial fraud-related complaints and in the current year, an amount of ₹1.50 crore (approx) was prevented from being swindled.“`

Beware of scammers, don’t fall prey to Cyber fraudsters