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  • Farooq Abdullah says NC will stand against communal forces

    Dr. Rafiq Kochak joins National Conference
    Srinagar: Dr. Rafiq Kochak, son of former Member of Parliament and contemporary of Shere-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Advocate, Ghulam Rasool Kochak of Anantnag joined National Conference in the presence of Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar.
    According to a statement issued to KNS, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, while welcoming Dr. Kochak into the party fold, lauded the role of Advocate Ghulam Rasool Kochak and said that his sacrifices in the course of serving the people of this State would be remembered for all times to come. Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that Advocate Ghulam Rasool Kochak was a veteran leader who always treated the interests of the people as his topmost priority.
    Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Farooq Abdullah cautioned the people of J&K about those political forces that pursue divisive and communal agendas to weaken the secular fabric of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that National Conference has always stood strongly against these elements and foiled their repeated attempts to destabilize the State and create impediments to peace, harmony and development.
    Speaking to workers on the joining of Dr. Kochak, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir will foil the machinations of communal forces and their proxies in J&K by staying united and standing resolutely in defense of the State’s integrity and dignity.  (KNS)

  • Yasin Malik expresses condolences

    Srinagar: Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation  Front (JKLF) Mohammad Yasin Malik has expressed his heartfelt  condolences over the sad demise of famous intellectual, writer, poet and educationist Prof Nazir Anjum of Mirpur Azad Kashmir, Abdul Malik of Birmingham London and Javed Ahmad Pathan of Sarai Bala Srinagar.
    According to a statement issued to KNS, while expressing his grief over the demise of Prof Niazir Anjum,  Malik said that his intellect, his work in the field of education and his love for the freedom of Kashmir will always be remembered.
    Describing the death of Abdul Malik Ansari as a personal loss, Malik said that the departed soul being the younger brother of ideologue Abdul Khaliq Ansari (Marhoom) and uncle of JKLF leader adv Sabir Ansari remained always working for the struggle of freedom .Yasin Sahib also expressed his sorrow over the Sudden death of Javed Ahmad Pathan of Sarai Bala and expressed his heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families
    Meanwhile a delegation of JKLF comprising of Noor Mohammad Kalwal, Showkat Ahmad Bakshi, Ashraf Bin Salaam and Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri went to Sarai Bala and met the family of Jaived Ahmad Pathan and expressed solidarity with them. (KNS)

  • HCJK leaders placed under house arrest

    Srinagar: The police on Thursday put Hurriyat Conference Jammu and Kashmir (HCJK) leadership under house confinement at Freedom House in Sanatnagar, the HCJK leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan informed KNS on phone.
    Khan said that after his arrival from Delhi today, he along with Shabir Dar had straightway reached to Freedom House in Sanatnagar to meet Shabir Ahmad Shah, HCJK leader. “But police asked us not to move outside the freedom house till further orders,” Khan informed. However, no police officer confirmed the news. (KNS)

  • Police files charge sheet against Shabir Khan

    Court asks DIGs to cause his appearance
    Srinagar: The police today filed charge sheet against former minister and congress leader Shabir Ahmad Khan, in a molestation complaint lodged by a female doctor against him.
    The court has accepted the charge sheet and issued notices to DIG Jammu and DIG Rajouri-Poonch ranges. The charge sheet has been filed under section 509 (showing any gesture, word, or action in order to outrage modesty of a woman) and 354 (using criminal force to outrage the modesty of woman) of RPC.
    Pertinently, on February 8, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar had issued a non bail able arrest warrant against Khan, former minister of state for health after being accused of molesting a lady doctor. Police station Shaheed Gunj had registered FIR against Khan bearing number 9 of 2014 under sections 354/509 RPC in the matter.
    A day after the High Court granted relief to him, on February 13, Khan had appeared before police station Shaheed Ganj here. The High Court had asked the police to release Khan on a personal surety bond once he presents himself before the police. Khan furnished a personal bond of Rs 25,000, after the high court yesterday said if police arrest him, he should be bailed out after furnishing a personal bond. The court is scheduled to hear the matter on May 6. (KNS)

  • PDP opposed to J&K’s Prosperity, Growth: Dr. Mustafa Kamal

    PDP on-board with BJP to harm Article 370
    Srinagar: Speaking to workers at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan in Jammu, National Conference Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal has said that PDP was inherently and ideologically opposed to J&K’s Prosperity and Economic Growth. The party has a permanent agenda to destabilize the State and sabotage elected governments to create chaos in the State. The party’s history – especially its role in sparking the 2008 land row agitation for political gains, is a tragic story of mischief-mongering and negative politics.
    According to a statement issued to KNS, stating that PDP’s refusal to acknowledge the developmental needs and demands of our State is primarily because of the party’s hunger for power and its destructive motto to create disturbances and instability unfortunately in a State that has already witnessed decades of turmoil and violence. While PDP came into existence in 1999, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has been involved in some of the most serious machinations against the integrity, unity and autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir since his very inception into politics.
    Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal said that PDP’s biggest grouse against the Omar Abdullah led NC-Congress Coalition is that this government did not fail and did not provided PDP an opportunity to cause disruption in the due term of a democratically elected government – something Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has attained a dubious specialization in, and perhaps takes great pride in. By succeeding to dispense good governance with mutual cooperation, by sustaining an unprecedented spurt in development and growth and by creating an atmosphere of accountability, the Omar Abdullah led NC-Congress government has failed PDP’s plans to plunge this State into instability.
    Dr. Kamal said that it’s tragic that PDP leaders have the audacity to praise Narendra Modi so openly despite the fact that Modi’s role in the Gujarat Riots has been ample proof of his vision and ideology. It was National Conference that chose to opt out of the NDA after reports established the overt and covert involvement of the Gujarat Government in allowing the riots to take place. Had PDP been in NC’s place, they would have not only supported Modi but praised him for the carnage in Gujarat – as was done by Mehbooba Mufti when she said that the nation was “looking forward” to Narendra Modi’s rule. (KNS)

  • Mirwaiz meets Basit; expresses gratitude for Pakistan PM’s support

    Srinagar: A meeting between a delegation of Hurriyat Executive Council led by the Chairman Dr Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq and diplomats of Pakistan led by the recently appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan in India Abdul Basit was held in the premises of Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
    The meeting which lasted for two hours was held at the request of High Commissioner Abdul Basit on the sidelines of a reception given by the Pakistan High Commission in connection with the Pakistan National Day (Youm-e-Pakistan)
    According to a statement issued to KNS, in the meeting High Commissioner Abdul Basit conveyed a special message from the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharief to Hurriyat leadership in which while reiterating the complete support of Pakistan on the Political and Diplomatic front for a just and permanent resolution of Kashmir Issue, it was assured to Hurriyat Leadership that in any dialogue process with India on Kashmir the people of Kashmir will be taken into confidence and that the government of Pakistan will take all necessary measures to ensure the participation of Hurriyat Leadership in the dialogue.
    In his message Main Nawaz Sharief has further said that Pakistan is aware of the sentiments, aspirations and difficulties of the people of Kashmir and the resolution of Kashmir issue in accordance with the wishes of the people of Kashmir is part of Pakistan’s National Policy.
    Nawaz Sharief has expressed hope that whichever Political Party comes into Power in India after elections, keeping view the sensitivities involved, will take adequate and solid steps to start a result oriented dialogue process to address the long pending Kashmir Issue.
    During the meeting chairman Dr Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq while expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of Kashmir to Pakistan for its Political, Diplomatic and Ethical support to the just and peaceful struggle of the people of Kashmir, said that all bilateral efforts to settle Kashmir issue so far have not produced any results and only a tripartite dialogue can produce a just and durable solution to the Issue.
    Expressing thanks to Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif for his message of goodwill and unflinching support. Mirwaiz further said that the people of Kashmir have been struggling and offering sacrifices for decades and expressed hope that Pakistan will continue its support to Kashmir’s struggle till a just and permanent solution of Kashmir issue was found.
    Meanwhile Hurriyat spokesman has condoled the demise of the Mother-in-law of Mr G.N. War member of Hurriyat constituent National Front and expressed sympathies with the bereaved family. (KNS)

  • Attempts to divide Kashmir unacceptable: Geelani

    Expresses concern over Pakistan’s ‘inconsistent’ policy on Kashmir
    Srinagar: Huriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Geelani while cautioning Pakistan not to take any step on Kashmir resolution with India in haste, Thursday while holding detailing meet with Pak high commissioner to India Abdul Basit said that any solution aimed at dividing Kashmir will be unacceptable.
    According to the reports received by Kashmir News Service (KNS), Geelani expressed serious concern over what he called ‘inconsistent’ policy of Pakistan on Kashmir. He added that there must be no haste adopted by Pakistan in resolving Kashmir as the same will be disastrous for the cause. “The important thing is the steadfastness for the sustenance of the ongoing resistance movement of Kashmir and the internal stability of Pakistan.”
     The senior separatist also took a jibe on the recent statement of Shehar Yar Khan, stressing that Kashmir’s leadership will not accept any dictation from India and Pakistan over any ‘readymade’ solution on Kashmir issue.
    Commenting over the reports of Pakistan’s decision of declaring India a ‘favorite’ nation, Geelani stated that any such step will be tantamount to rubbing salt over the wounds of people of Kashmir.
    Flanked by chief spokesman Ayaz Akbar and senior leaders including Mohammad Altaf Shah and Raja Mehra-ud-din, the Huriyat (G) chairman remarked Pakistan’s establishment should not pin any hopes on India’s new government and that the former Prime Minister Atal Biharee Vajpayee had no policy vis-à-vis Kashmir.
    Geelani also stated that the ongoing resistance movement in Kashmir has transferred to new generation and that it is getting strengthened after every day.  “Bilateral talks between India and Pakistan must not take place at the cost of peoples’ aspirations and that it is only the implementation of UN resolutions through which Kashmir dispute could be resolved.”
    However, senior separatist leader maintained further that his amalgam in principle is not against the dialogue process provided the same is result oriented and India shuns its traditional attitude on Kashmir.(KNS)

  • Fake currency racket: Prime accused found hanging in custody

    Magistrate initiates inquest proceedings
    Srinagar: Mueer Ahmad Manhas Son of Nazir Ahmad Manhas resident of Kamalkote Uri the prime accused in the fake currency racket unearthed by Police Station Ram Munshibagh was found hanging.
    A senior police officer said that: “The deceased was the kingpin in this fake currency racket. And a board of doctors has conducted his autopsy.”
    According to a police statement issued to KNS, the deceased had used pair of socks to hang himself by tying them with one another. The deceased was working in Territorial Army.
    The Tehsildar Srinagar has started inquest proceedings, the police statement added. Body of deceased has been sent for post-mortem and Principal Medical College has constituted a team of doctors for conducting post-mortem in presence of Magistrate. (KNS)

  • ECI visits J&K, reviews election preparedness

    Commission looking into complaints from different political parties: Sampath
    Abide by code of conduct strictly: CEC asks political parties
    Jammu: Chief Election Commissioner of India V.S. Sampath on Thursday said that the commission is looking into complaints on violation of code of conduct filed by different political parties from the state.  
    Talking to reporters in Jammu, Sampath who was accompanied by Election Commissioner Dr. Nasim Zaidi and Deputy Election Commissioner Vinod Zutshi directed the political parties to strictly abide by the guidelines set by the Election Commission. He said any violation of the code of conduct will not be taken easily by the election commission.
    Asked about the complaint against National Conference leader and minister Sakina Itoo whose video showing ‘religious exploitation’ went viral on social networking sites, Sampath said that the commission takes due cognizance of the complaints received by it. He said the Commission is looking into all the complaints filed by different political parties and anything can be said only after going through these complaints properly.  
    Sampath also informed that the commission has already directed the administration to see to the complaints of poor conditions of roads across the region.  Earlier the Commission started their visit with the meeting with the representatives of recognized national and state political parties.
    The Commission held a series of meetings with the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Special DGP and Home Commissioner. CEO, J&K, Umang Narula accompanied the ECI during the meetings. The Commission also held a detailed meeting with the Returning Officers/DEOs and SSPs regarding the election preparedness and obtained the necessary feedback from the viz-a-viz election preparedness and other related issues. (KNS)

  • Can’t stop sympathizers from voting: Jamaat chief

    Srinagar: Reiterating election boycott call, Kashmir’s socio-religious organization Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)Thursday said that its cadre won’t take part in upcoming parliamentary polls but the group can’t stop sympathizers from voting.
    Talking to GNS over phone from New Delhi, JeI chief, Muhammad Abdullah Wani said: “The Jamaat’s Majlis-e-Shura (Central Advisory Council – the main decision making body of the party) has announced that the party won’t participate in the upcoming polls. We have directed our cadre not to vote for any mainstream party as all of them are same for us.”
    Wani, however, said: “Though we have called for boycott, but we can’t stop those who are going to vote even if the person will be Jamaat’s sympathizer.”
    Elaborating further, the Jamaat chief said:  “A Jamaat cadre is accountable to the organization but a sympathizer isn’t.”
    Wani, while reacting to National Conference leader, Mustafa Kamal’s allegations that Jamaat will vote for Peoples Democratic Party in the elections, said: “I don’t know from where he gets such information. It is baseless and far away from the ground realities.”
    “In 2008, two Jamaat members from Doda had been found involved in casting their vote but strict action was taken against them,” he informed.
    “Last time we took part in elections under the banner of Muslim United Front (MUF) in 1987 but since then we haven’t participated in any election,” he said.
    He said Jamaat believes that long pending issue of Kashmir should be solved according to United Nations resolutions or tripartite talks between India, Pakistan and Kashmir. (GNS)