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Srinagar, Feb 01: Unknown persons on Tuesday evening attacked a 24-year-old girl with acid at Usmania Colony in Wantpora area of Hawal in Srinagar.

Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News observer (KNO) that a girl was attacked by some unknown persons outside her business unit this evening.

She was immediately taken to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital for treatment.

Medical Superintendent of SMHS, Dr. Kanwaljeet Singh told KNO that her face has got completely damaged. “The girl is being operated upon to see whether her eyes are damaged,” he said.

Meanwhile, a police official from Nowhatta police station said that the investigation in this regard has been started—(KNO)

January 31: Acting tough against the social crimes, Police in Bandipora arrested two bootleggers and recovered 15 bottles of illicit liquor from their possession.

Officers at a checkpoint established at Pazalpora near forest Check Post intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK01K-9517 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Reyaz Ahmad Ganie resident of Ayatmulla and Javaid Ahmad Ahanger resident of Bankoot.  During search officers were able to recovered 15 bottles of illicit liquor from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, case FIR No. 03/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered in PS Pethkote and investigation into the matter has been initiated.

Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding anti social elements in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in anti social activities will be dealt as per law.

In Srinagar, a police party from PS Rajbagh at a checkpoint established at Abdullah Bridge Srinagar and intercepted a suspicious person. He has been identified as Umar Sadiq Dar son of Mohd Sadiq Dar resident of Gopalpora Wathoora Budgam. On checking, officers were able to recover 250 strips & 6000 capsules of banned drug from his possession. The accused has been arrested and shifted to PS where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective Police Station and further investigation has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.

Srinagar, Jan 31: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Monday chaired a meeting regarding installation of smart meters in Srinagar City, here.

The meeting was attended by MD KPDCL, SP headquarter, ADC Srinagar, CE KPDCL, SE O&M Circle 2nd Srinagar, CEO, IT&C, Executive Directors Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th, DGM RECPDCL, Executive Director M/S Techno electronic and other officers.

At the outset, the CE Power Distribution gave a detailed presentation on status of Smart Metering Projects in Srinagar  under Phase-I & Phase-II, Smart metering project under PMDP, AMI Implementation Status, Feeders identified for smart metering in Srinagar, Feeder Wise meter installation progress, Field Activity Progress, Funding and Road Map for AMI projects, Major Right of Way issues, Row issues.

On the Occasion, Div Com directed district administration and police  to tackle resistance by any person in process of installation of smart meters amicably. He also said that  if any person  creates hindrances and  damages public  property then strict action shall be taken against him.

He also directed concerned officers to create awareness among the people  regarding utility and advantages of smart metering in ensuring constant supply of electricity.

Div Com directed to involve opinion leaders, religious leaders and social activists to motivate people regarding installation of Smart meters.

He said the message should be loud and clear regarding execution of work besides utilize social media and other channels to familiarize and sensitize general people about advantages of smart meters.

The meeting was informed that under smart metering project Srinagar Phase-I, out of 57750 meters, 11348 have been installed till now. It was further informed that 15000 meters are committed to be delivered in the month of Feb-2022.

Kulgam, Jan 31: Policeman dies of cardiac arrest while performing his duties posted at DPL Kulgam area South Kashmir’s Kulgam District on Monday, official said.

According to reports a Selection Grade Constable (SGCT) of Jammu and Kashmir Police died due to cardiac arrest while he was on duty at DPL Kulgam area of South Kashmir’s here in Kulgam District, the deceased has been identified as Bilal Ahmed Mir son of Ab Rehman Mir, a resident of Chandian Pajan, Devsar area of Kulgam District.

An official said Bilal faced a major heart attack which resulted his on spot Death, later he has been rushed to hospital by his fellow policemen to nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival.

The officials said that after conducting the medical legal formalities, the body will be handed over to the relatives for last rites.

Srinagar, Jan 31:Police on Monday issued summons to two journalists, Fahad Ahmad Shah and Majid Hairdari in connection with case registered following a gunfight in Pulwama in which officials said that four militants were killed.

A case a FIR (18/2022) under section 307 IPCV, 7/25 IA Act, and sections 16, 18,20,38 ULA(P) A has been registered in police station Pulwama, a top police officer told GNS.

The police officer said that the journalists have made “incorrect reporting” regarding the incident.

The similar-worded summon issued by the SHO concerned under section 160 CrPC, calls upon the duo to appear before him at 11 a.m. today.

“It appears that you are acquainted with the circumstances of FIR and your presence is necessary to give such information as you may possess relating to FIR for the finalization of the investigation and arrest of the accused person,” reads the summon. (GNS)

‘People of Kashmir have shown respect and adherence to social distancing norms even while praying in congregations’

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Sunday decried continued disallowing of Friday congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid, Nawhatta, Srinagar.
In a statement, Party Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said that disallowing Friday congregational prayers at the historic and central Jamia Masjid Nowhatta for the 26th consecutive week since 6 August, 2021 is violative of fundamental right to freedom to freely profess, and practice religious practice guaranteed in the Constitution of India.
“Jamia Masjid is the central mosque and an epicenter of faith of millions across Jammu and Kashmir. Having this great mosque out of bounds for Muslims for consecutive 26th week is highly deplorable. Every Friday men, women, and elderly flock to this historic mosque from various parts of the Valley only to return back disheartened. Such unwarranted curbs hurt religious sentiments of millions and are unsuited to the country’s democratic secular moorings,” he said.
“People of Kashmir have shown respect and adherence to social distancing norms even while praying in congregations,” he said.
Echoing the sentiments of devotees, Imran urged the authorities to allow people to offer Friday prayers in Jamia Masjid. “Sorrow and pain this causes to people remains unmitigated. Allowing the prayers will bring much needed respite to the people,” he said adding that the compound which houses a thriving market also remains out of bound causing huge monetary loss to scores.

Chillai-Kalan winds up its not so cold days

Chillai Kalan, the harshest winter period of 40 days, begins with Winter Solstice every year.
This winter Chillai-Kalan began on 21 December 2021 at 9:29 p.m.

The period is followed by Chillai Khurd, 20 days of lesser severe cold, and then 10 days of mild cold called as Chille Bache.

Tonight will be the first night of Chillai-Khurd and tomorrow as the first day.

According to the official order, night curfew shall continue in entire UT of Jammu and Kashmir, however, their shall be complete restrictions on Non-Essential service movement from Friday 09 pm to Monday 06 am