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  • Rajendra addresses maiden Police Darbar at Jammu

    Jammu: The Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar today underscored the need for transparency in the day-to-day functioning of police to bring about a positive change in the public perception about the force.

    Mr. Rajendra was addressing maiden police darbar at District Police Lines here this evening, in which jawans and officers of Jammu Province participated.

    Urging the cops to make public service their motto, Mr. Rajendra said that JKP has a long history of public service which has to be continued to strengthen the image of the Organization among the masses. He said that “men in uniform” performing at every nook and corner of the state represents the force and any petty mistake by any member of the family would reflect the image of the Organization. “Our jawans have to ensure rule of law at every cost and for this purpose law abiding people needs to be taken into confidence while transparency in our working and better attitude would bring a positive change in public perception”, Mr. Rajendra added.

    Appreciating the role of jawans and officers, the DGP said that Jammu and Kashmir Police has demonstrated great valour and courage while fighting the militancy in the State and saved precious lives and property of the public. He said that police has the primary role in maintaining peace and order in the society to ensure dignity and honour of common man. He said that our fight against the militancy would continue till lasting peace prevails in the state. Anti militancy operations needs to be conducted, adopting an effective strategy to avoid collateral damages and unnecessary inconvenience to the law abiding people, he added.

    Mr. Rajendra asked the jawans and officers that people have pinned lot of hopes with the police to get their grievances redressed and it is our duty to focus on their grievances on priority. He said that public service and people’s cooperation is our strength to face the challenges. “It is the coordination among different wings of the Organization and public trust upon the cops, which would make our struggle against crime and social evils successful” he said.

    Listening to the problems presented by the jawans during durbar, the DGP assured that these would be looked into for appropriate action. He asked them to work with zeal and utmost devotion to duty.

    Talking about the welfare measures, the DGP said that welfare of jawans is on top of our agenda and the department has established a Central Welfare Fund for the support of jawans and their families, for this purpose, the Organization has launched various welfare schemes. He said that many more schemes would be implemented in the near future after convening general body meeting of Central Police Welfare Fund.

    Earlier, the IGP Jammu Zone, Mr. Rajesh Kumar and DIG, Jammu Range, Mr. Shakeel Ahmad Beig welcomed the DGP and thanked for sparing his valuable time and taking maiden durbar of jawans and officers. They assured the DGP that all ranks of Jammu Zone will provide people friendly policing and ensure high standards of discipline while maintaining peace and order.

    Among others the Darbar was attended DIsGP, Mr. Surinder Singh, Mr. K L Bhagat and Mr. Vijay Singh Sambyal, SSP Jammu, Mr. Atul Kumar Goyal, SsP, Mr. J S. Jowhar, Mr. Rambir Singh, Commandants of IRP and Armed battalions and other police officers.

  • Hold unconditional talks with separatists: Tarigami to GOI

    Said Omar remained silent when 130 youth were killed in 2010

    ‘Srinagar ruthlessly politicized, divided and exploited’  

    Srinagar: Suggesting Government of India (GOI) to hold unconditional dialogue with Kashmir’s pro-freedom camp, CPI (M) state secretary Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami Thursday remarked that the talks would not yield desired results if conditions are set forthwith.

    According to the KNS correspondent, Tarigami while talking to newsmen after attending  a convention organized by AMM to devise the strategy for the assembly elections scheduled to be held by the end of this year, t he stated that his suggestion is that talks should be held sans any precondition. He said that when talks are held with an opponent or with those who do not agree with you, one has to make them agree but if the conditions are set the same shall not yield the desired results.

    Slamming chief minister Omar Abdullah over failing to provide justice to the families of 130 youth who got killed during the summer unrest of 2010, Tarigami stated that despite his repeated pleas over punishing the involved men, chief minister Omar Abdullah did nothing and now when the earth beneath him shock after the recent debacle, he raises concern over the 2010’s killings.

    Tarigami while addressing the convention stated that he himself on the floor of the house asked the chief minister that if he cannot give back the precious live to the families, he must at least give them justice juts to soothe their blighted hearts.

    The CPI (M) leader who is also a convener of AAM while castigating the state authorities over usage of pellets on unarmed protesters stated that earlier there used to be the bullets of one type but now such non-lethal weapons have been introduced in valley by virtue of which a person permanently loses his eye sight.

    Blowing bigul for saving the Srinagar city, Tarigami remarked that the city that has the honour to hold international conferences in the past, is at present crying for attention. He stated that the successive regimes here have ‘ignored’ and ‘exploited’ Srinagar for vested interests. “The most unfortunate aspect of the present crises is that the city is being termed as the hub of stone pelting and the fact is that the place is the centre of tradition and culture of the state.”

    The former Lok Sabha member Abdul Rashid Kabuli while addressing the convention stated that the rulers at present are eulogizing the event of July 1931 but the fact is that 1931 has been nourished by the blood of the people of the city.

    He also stated that those who were instrumental in scraping Article 370 are at present beating the drums of its safeguard.

    The senior Samajwadi party leader Sheikh Abdul Rahman stated that the people voted in BJP and PDP’s favor in Jammu and valley respectively only due to the non-availability of any alternate political podium.

    During the convention other leader of AAM including Abdul Rahman Tukroo, PDF gen secy Ishtiyaq Qadri and others spoke on the occasion raising concern over the growing un employment and state’s response in rectifying the wrongs.    

     Senior CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami today suggested the NDA government at the Centre to consider dialogue with separatists in Jammu and Kashmir without laying down any precondition.

    “My suggestion is to hold talks without any precondition. When the dialogue is held with an opponent or with those who do not agree with you, you have to make them agree but if you make the talks conditional, they will not get the desired results,” he said.

    Tarigami, who is also Convener of ‘Awami Mutahida Mahaz’ (Peoples United Front), was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a convention organized by AMM, an amalgam of various mainstream political parties including state unit of CPI (M), to devise the strategy for the Assembly elections scheduled later this year.

  • Geelani’s remark on ‘insaniyat kay dairay mai

    Huriyat (M) questions the timing of Geelani’s remarks

    Srinagar: Coming down heavily over the recent statement of Huriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani wherein he stated that Kashmir should be resolved in the ambit of humanity, Huriyat Conference (M) led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Thursday stated questioned that how come the senior separatist snubbed Huriyat (M) when it stressed for the same in the past.

    Geelani on Wednesday stated that when former Indian premier Vajpayee talked of resolving Kashmir insaniyat kay dairay mai, everybody welcomed it. Keeping up with India’s traditional stand on Kashmir, Vajpayee and his successors failed to translate these words into reality. “This is unfortunate that now Geelani sahib is hailing Vajapyee’s statement on Kashmir. When we used to assert the same, he issued series of statements against us- accusing us of entering into a sellout,” said Mirwaiz’s media advisor Shahid-ul-Islam in a statement to KNS.

    He maintained that it seems the prime objective of Geelani’s Huriyat at present is to counter every statement of Huriyat (M) and to level the allegations sans any ground.  “As if it has become the modus operandi of Geelani sahib to counter our every statement on Kashmir and to give it a different color. Time has proved our stand and has been itself vindicated by Huriyat (G).”

    Substantiating his claims, Shahid said that when Huriyat asked BJP led government that it should tread the ways of Atal Biharee Vajpayee and must resolve Kashmir at an earliest, a statement against the Huriyat (M) was issued by the conglomerate led by Syed Ali Geelani and also a series of columns were written by different columnists in local dailies here.

    “What would be the writing of those columnists now who earlier rebuked our policies. Now when Geelani sahib has stated that the same what had been asserting for, we would wait for the new write ups,” maintained Mirwaiz’s media advisor.

  • Efforts on to develop Jammu, Srinagar stadia of international standards: Omar

    ‘Assistance issue in this regard taken up with Centre’

    ‘Upgradation of urban, rural sports facility a focused area’

    Srinagar: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Thursday said that the State Government is keen to upgrade and enhance sports facilities in urban and rural areas so that the talent in different sports is harnessed and groomed to the highest standards.

    “We intend to develop facilities of international standards at the sports stadia in Srinagar and Jammu and this matter has been discussed with Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley during his recent visit to the valley. We have urged for the liberal Central help in this regard”, he told the media at the sidelines of Sher-i-Kashmir Sports Award Investiture Ceremony organized by J&K State Sports Council at SKICC here.

    According to a statement issued to KNS, Omar Abdullah said that while various steps have been taken to create new sports infrastructure in both rural and urban areas, other measures aimed at nurturing youth in different sports is also under active focus of the Government. He said that up to the mark sports facilities and infrastructure is imperative to develop sports and sports persons. “We are devoting fullest attention towards this goal”, he said adding that a comprehensive sports policy will also be framed to help catapult sports of all categories holistically.

    In today’s investiture function, the Chief Minister gave away awards to twenty outstanding sports persons for participating in the International events and earning medals and showing their excellence during the years 2010-11 and 2011-12. The Sher-i-Kashmir Awards are conferred upon ten outstanding sports persons in each year.

    Minister for Sports and Culture, Raman Bhalla, Minister of State for Sports, Feroz Ahmed Khan, Secretary Sports Council, Daleep Thusoo and a large number of sports persons and sports lovers were present on the occasion.

    Those who were conferred awards and cash prizes including: Atul Pangotra in Taekwondo, Ishfaq Hussain in Kayaking & Canoeing, Arjun Gandotra in Roller Skating, Mohammad Saud Bhat in Taekwondo, Devinder Pal Singh in Roller Skating, Phungsog Yangdon in Skiing, Major Vikram Singh Jamwal in Fencing, Masooda Akhtar in Skiing, Brinder Singh Manhas in Taekwondo, Arjun Gupta in Taekwondo, Kapil Pangotra in Taekwondo, Adil Mohi-ud-Din Bhat in Kayaking and Canoeing, Harish Kumar in Power Lifting, Preet Dutta in Power Lifting, Yasmeena Akhtar in Skiing, Arushi Kotwal in Chess, Shaurya Bali in Equestrian, Arun Singh Charak in Wushu, Lalit Singh in Wushu and Zaheer Abbas Khan in Teakwondo.

    These sports persons have participated in International events in the years 2010-11 and 2011-12 winning gold, silver, bronze and other medals. Under the Sher-i-Kashmir Sports Award, ten outstanding sports persons who participate in the international competitions in games and sports recognized by International and Asian Sports Federations and Government of India Sports Boards. It carries a cash prize ranging from Rs.20,000 to Rs.30,000 per sport person besides a certificate and citation at the Investiture Ceremony.

  • Traffic mess

    Traffic mess at MA Road and Regal Chowk in Srinagar on Thursday.

  • Restriction to remain in place tomorrow

    Srinagar: Authorities on Thursday decided to impose restrictions in the areas coming at least under five police stations in Srinagar city on Friday to foil the proposed rally of Awami Action Committee (AAC) at Municipal Park Srinagar, sources said.

    They added that the decision to this effect was taken in a high level meeting.

    Worth to mention that AAC has planned to hold a public rally at Municipal Park on the eve of its 50th year of foundation day.

    It has been decided that restrictions will be imposed in areas falling under the jurisdiction of Khanyar, Nowhatta, MR Gunj, Safa Kadal and Rainawari police stations, sources said.

  • Yasin Malik Pays tributes to Shaheed Qazi Nisar

    Shaheed Qazi Nisar was a leader, who strived for safeguarding the “Muslim identity” of Kashmir.

    JKLF to re-start “quit Kashmir” movement from 23rd June 2014.  A total shut down will be observed in Kashmir and people will march towards Lal Chowk to defeat nefarious anti kashmiri designs of RSS and BJP: Yasin Malik 

    Srinagar: Chairman Jammu Kashmir liberation (JKLF) Mohammad Yasin Malik  has paid rich tributes to Mirwaiz south Kashmir Moulana Doctor Qazi Nisar Shaheed on his martyrdom anniversary. Terming him as a great Kashmiri scholar and leader, Yasin Malik said that his struggle and sacrifices cannot be ignored by any one and today we all express our gratitude and love for this noble soul. Yasin Malik while recalling his social, political, religious struggle said that Shaheed Qazi Nisar was a leader who strived for safeguarding the “Muslim identity” of Kashmir and today when we remember him, we all should follow his footsteps and come forward to save our national identity and resistance movement . Yasin Malik said that today the enemies of Jammu Kashmir are again out to destroy and snatch our “Muslim” identity from us. RSS and BJP are planning to declare Lakhs of outsiders (Non-Kashmiri) “refugees” (Sharnarthees) as the citizens of Jammu Kashmir and thus change the demography of Jammu Kashmir and snatch from us our national identity and Muslim character. Yasin Malik said that Kashmiris will not remain silent spectators over these nefarious designs and JKLF has already decided to re-start “quit Kashmir” movement from 23rd June 2014. He said on Monday 23d June 2014 a total shut down will be observed in Kashmir and people will march towards Lal Chowk and stage a peaceful protest rally against these ill designs against Kashmiris.

    Meanwhile JKLF has expressed its heartfelt grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Ghulam Nabi Malik @Jouhar of Parray colony Sopore. The deceased was the father of a great martyr Naseer Ahmad Malik. A JKLF delegation consisting of Abdul Rashid Magloo, Farooq Ahmad Dar ( zonal deputy general secretary), Molvi Reyaz, Ghulam Qadir khan, Mohammad Azeem Zargar and Abdul Rashid Mir (Resh Moul) visited the residence of the deceased and paid rich tributes to him. Delegation while praying for the departed soul also prayed for the bereaved family.

     

  • Former militant killed by unknown gunmen

    Srinagar: A former militant was killed when unknown gunmen on Tuesdayevening fired upon him in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, official sources said.

    They said thirty year old Munawar Zaman Malik son of Mashkoor Malik was fired upon by unknown gunmen in Arwani Chowk in Bijbehara.

    Munawar sustained critical injuries and was immediately rushed to a Srinagar hospital, official sources said, adding where he succumbed to his injuries.

    Government forces have cordoned off whole area and conducted searches, they added.

     

  • Grenade attack in Sopore, boy hurt

    Srinagar: Suspected militants on Tuesday evening hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in north Kashmir’s Sopore area of Baramulla district, official sources said.

    Official sources told GNS that militants lobbed a grenade towards 179 Battalion camp of CRPF in Sopore town injuring a civilian identified as Faizan.

    The boy had received minor splinter injuries, a senior medical official told GNS.

    Soon after the incident, huge contingents of police, CRPF and army arrived at the spot and cordoned off whole area. The forces conducted searches which were on till last reports came, sources said.(GNS)

     

  • Sopore police aborts kidnapping of a girl

    Srinagar: Sopore police aborted a bid to kidnap a girl when it caught three kidnappers red handed while abducting a girl in Sopore.

    According to a statement issued to KNS, Umar Maqbool Lone son of Mohammad Maqbool Lone resident of Lorihama accompanied with Aaqib Hassan Rather and Umar Hassan Rather sons of Ghulam Hassan Rather resident of Achabal Sopore were caught red-handed by the Police Sopore while attempting to abduct one girl (name with held) near SBI Branch at Sopore.

    The general public and pedestrians also gathered on-spot and tried to set ablaze the kidnappers car bearing registration number  4151-JK05C which was saved by police interference. The general public appreciated the timely action of Police Sopore for saving the girl from being kidnapped. A case FIR number 91/2014 under section 366, 511, 354,109 RPC stands registered in Police Station Sopore and investigation is going on.