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Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday arrested 19 persons accused of arson, stone-pelting, and sloganeering outside the house of Yasin Malik on May 25, informed the police on Sunday.

Earlier, 10 persons were arrested on Thursday in the same case, where the police officials had stated that the others accused in the matter were being identified and will be arrested soon.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to Yasin Malik, a separatist leader from Jammu and Kashmir, in a terror funding case.

The NIA court while sentencing life imprisonment to Malik also imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh.

He was sentenced to life imprisonment twice (one for waging war against the nation and one in UAPA sec 17 raising fund for terror act).

Srinagar 29 May: The kinds of decrees issued from Delhi after the 5^th August 2019 are pointer to the fact that our land, employment, resources and all other things are being put on a sale, said People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday.

On the sideline of a function at her Gupkar residence Mufti, as per news agency Kashmir Dot Com, hinted that the outsiders have been holding sway on the lands, jobs and resources here and said, “the Centre would wipe out our existence if we would not act together, resist and condemn such things.”

Replying to a reporter’s query regarding the jailing of youth, PDP Chief said that she had apprised the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha about the matter during a recent meeting and told him that the situation in Kashmir would not change if such things are not stopped immediately.

While pointing out the restrictions being put on her movement, she said that they (regional parties) now need to find a space in the prevailing atmosphere to defeat the Centre’s sinister designs.

“The centre is afraid of political activities and they have left no stone unturned to defame us,” she said.

The situation which has been created by BJP in Kashmir has forced the youth to join militancy, she said, adding that the bloodshed and repression in Kashmir seem to be used by BJP to secure votes in other states but such policy would not yield anything.      

Regarding the remarks made over Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) by BJP’s National Spokesperson Nupur Sharma, Mehbooba Mufti said that the judiciary should take a suo moto action against such acts. (KDC)

Budgam, May 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited the house of TV artist Amreena Bhat, who was shot dead at her residence in Hushru village of Chadoora on last Wednesday.

A top official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Sinha accompanied by senior officials met Amreena’s family at Hushru in Chadoora area of Budgam district and expressed his condolences to his parents and the family.

Amreena Bhat from Hushroo Chadoora along with her 10-year-old nephew were fired upon by the gunmen, leaving them wounded. However, Ambreena succumbed to her injuries on way to the SMHS hospital—(KNO)

Says, J&K terror ecosystem on last breath

SRINAGAR MAY 28: Senior BJP leader Mr Devender Singh Rana today said that Jammu and Kashmir in general and the Valley in particular is on the path of recovery, peace and normalcy due to pro-people and the pro-development policies of the Centre, pro-actively being pursued and implemented by the UT Administration, notwithstanding targeted attacks by desperate terrorists, who are on run for their lives in the wake of sustained anti-terror operations by the valiant security forces with the active public cooperation.

“Pakistan sponsored Militants, supported by chosen few sympathisers including irrelevant and disgruntled political actors are destined to fail in their machinations on the face of strong resentment by the people and resolute strategy of the forces”, Rana said while welcoming Choudhary Showkat, who heads an NGO Saaf Suthra Movement into the BJP at a function held at Panchayat  Chibba.

Asserting that the terror ecosystem was on the last breath, Rana said zero tolerance strategy for terrorism is delivering positive results with  terrorists finding their space shrinking. Decisive war against terror has unnerved  the entire eco-system, especially the vested interests, who have based their politics on dead bodies and have unfortunately benefitted from the cult of terror. The people are appreciative of the fast improving situation with stone pelting and the culture of shut downs becoming nightmare of the past. The economic activities have gained momentum and tourism is picking up much to the delight of the people in general and those engaged with tourism trade in particular, he said and referred to the advance bookings and cent percent occupancy in hotels and lodges. This has raised hope among the stakeholders as also varied segments of the society associated with trade and tourism directly or indirectly, he said, asking how can this scenario be acceptable to those believing in boiling Kashmir for furtherance of their political agenda, which is why they are questioning the parameters of normalcy with barbaric acts of terror incidents that have claimed the lives of innocent civilians in recent weeks, triggering shock and grief across the nation.

Rana exuded confidence that the people will continue to support the initiatives of heralding peace and normalcy in J&K, which is imperative for overall development of all the regions and sub regions, irrespective of caste, creed and religion, as per the cherished agenda of Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi seeking Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas. He said peaceful Jammu and Kashmir will also lead to massive investments, a key to growth and job generation.

The BJP leader cautioned the people against myopic political leaders, who do not hesitate in sacrificing public interest for personal benefit to remain relevant in politics. He said normalised J&K is against their scheme of things and political manveouring that’  has kept them closer to power corridors by indulging in deceit, deception and double speak.

“Time has come to call their bluff and work for realising prosperous, peaceful and progressive J&K where equitable opportunities are available to all, with discrimination or appeasement to none”, he said, adding that  the people of this part of the country too have the right to grow and become part of the country’s growth story.

Srinagar, May 28: Kashmir University is once again abuzz with academic and sports events after Prof Neelofar Khan assumed the charge as first woman VC of the highest seat of learning on May 20.

In one week, the new VC has chaired more than a dozen meetings and directed that all teachers and officials should be punctual and dedicated, otherwise action against them will be initiated, sources told news agency KNT on Saturday.

The VC also interacted with students in Gandhi Bhawan Hall and promised them that all their issues will be addressed by her very soon.

The VC also met Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Friday afternoon and, according to a Raj Bhawan press release, she briefed the Chancellor about issues and academic and administrative importance.

Sources said Prof Neelofar is now expected to make changes in the administration to sack those administrators who have been accused of indulging in malpractices and irregularities in the last three years.

Sources said ACB, Crime Branch and CBI have launched preliminary investigation into many complaints against some top university administrators and if these complaints are found to be true, then formal investigation will be taken up after FIR is lodged into these complaints.

“Everyday officials from one or the other investigating agency visit KU to seek documents related to complaints like alleged financial irregularities, alleged DOB frauds, alleged false degrees of officials, alleged over-age of some employees and other complaints,” the sources said.

Insiders in the University are now demanding transparent administration by the new VC without any more delay.

Sources within KU said everyone is looking for changes in administration because some administrators who are sensing their sacking over misconduct are trying to influence and pressurize the new VC through different quarters to not make changes in administration.

“If changes will not be made immediately, then what was the fun of appointing the new VC. What is the fun of all promises and assurances made to faculty and students by the new VC who is being seen as a role model of transparency,” said a teacher wishing anonymity.

As already reported by KNT exclusively a few days ago, the term of Registrar Kashmir University Nisar Ahmad Mir has ended after he completed three years in January. Later on, Chancellor wrote to the ex-VC Talat Ahmed that Nisar Ahmad Mir will continue till the new VC takes charge in the University. KNT is in possession of this document.

However, insiders are disappointed that changes are not being effected by the new VC despite demands for the same.

It may be noted that winds of change are visible at the University of Kashmir. However, VC should make administrative changes without any delay so that promise of transparency and accountability is fulfilled by the new VC, the sources said.

When contacted, Vice-Chancellor Prof Neelofar told news agency Kashmir News Trust that Varsity will definitely witness a change. “I am doing it slowly but of course, there will be change. I have assumed the charge recently and have taken up the issues related to examinations and other things. It will take some time to bring a change in the University,” she said.

When asked that investigating agencies are frequently visiting the Kashmir University seeking details and documents about some officials allegedly involved in malpractices, Professor Neelofar Khan said that action will be initiated against the wrongdoers. “You will see a change in the Kashmir University,” she concluded. (KNT)

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