Srinagar, Aug 05: The constituents of Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) on Thursday convened a meeting at Dr Farooq Abdullah’s Gupkar residence.
Source told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the meeting was underway, which started at around 11:00 am at conglomerate president’s Gupkar residence.
They said that Dr Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami and Muzaffar Shah were present in the meeting—(KNO)
Further details are awaited
Sopore, Aug 05: The suspected militants on Thursday morning attacked a police party in main chowk area of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, however, no casualties were reported in the attack.
Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that suspected militants opened fire at the police party, which was deployed in the main chowk Sopore.
They said that there was, however, no report of any casualty.
The officials said that the area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers—(KNO)
Terming August 5 as a black day in the constitutional & Democratic history of the country, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the draconian steps taken on the day in 2019 have not only betrayed the trust of the people but also complicated the issue of J&K further & taken the political process back by decades.
In a statement, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti said that August 5 has become a reminder of the subversion of the democratic and constitutional system of the country & how the trust of the people of J&K and all the democrats of the country was betrayed.
“It is a day when the country was lied to & the highest institutions were misused. The day saw solemn promises being broken and the trust of millions of people being betrayed. On this day, the spirit of constitutionalism and democratic ethos were undermined as the people of J&K were robbed of their identity and rights,” Mehbooba said.
“All that happened on August 5, 2019 further complicated the issue of J&K and made the road to resolution of the problem more tedious and painful as people in general feel more alienated today. In order to restore peace with dignity in J&K, there is no alternative to dialogue and reconciliation to address internal as well as the external dimensions of the issue of Jammu & Kashmir,” she said.
“Jammu & Kashmir has to become a bridge of friendship rather than a bone of contention between India and Pakistan & PDP will continue to strive to see this happen,” she added.
Reiterating that the party would continue to struggle and strive for the restoration rights and identity of the people of J&K, Mehbooba said that no amount of coercion would dissuade the party from advocating its core agenda of peace with dignity through dialogue & reconciliation.
“Today the party reiterates that August 5 is and will continue to be a Black Day as a reminder of the constitutional fraud perpetrated on the people of J&K and that of how this fraud was imposed with the might of incarcerations and under the dark shadow of suspension of civil liberties. A day that is now etched in history and collective memory of us all as a proverbial daylight robbery on the rights and liberties of the people of Jammu & Kashmir when promises made to the people of J&K enshrined in the constitution of India were bulldozed to realize the agenda of one party”, She said.
“Two years later, none of the stated goals of the government, that were used to camouflage the betrayal – of bringing Kashmir closer to India, ending militancy, bringing development to the state – have been achieved. Instead, Kashmiris have lost faith (if any left) in the Indian political leadership & system and are even asking questions of the judiciary. The Supreme Court has still not found time to take up the petitions challenging the legal and constitutional validity of the J&K Reorganization Act,” she added.
Statement
Srinagar, Aug 04: The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Wednesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir remains as far from Delhi and from the heart of India as it has ever been while August 05 marks the completion of two years of the Abrogation of Article 270 and 35-A and dividing of Jammu and Kashmir in two union territories.
In a statement, issued, PAGD spokesperson, MY Tarigami said that August 05 marks the completion of two years since the unprecedented assault on the constitution of India was taken to nullify Article 370 of the constitution, thereby damaging the very bond of our relationship with union of India.
“By demolishing the constitution of Jammu & Kashmir by the Government has crossed all the limits of constitutionality. Downgrading historic state of Jammu & Kashmir and dividing it into two separate union territories without the consent of the people and also ignoring the Resolution adopted by J&K legislature on 03 March 2004 to preserve the unity and the secular character of Jammu & Kashmir state has set a precedent that any state can cease to exist as a state and can be carved up into any number of fragments any time, by placing it under Governors Rule. Thereby the very existence of a state becomes a matter of central discretion, a substantial step towards a unitary state,” reads the statement.
It reads that the abrogation of Article 35 A made the status of permanent residents redundant. Protection of Jobs and land rights was removed arbitrarily, which deepened the alienation and sense of insecurity in all the regions. “The economy of J&K has virtually collapsed as tourism, trade, agriculture, horticulture and Handicraft sectors were badly hit. Employment opportunities are shrinking. Is Corruption any less and Governance any better? The fact remains not a single claim stands the test of the scrutiny.”
The statement reads that the process of throttling of democracy and democratic rights was initiated. “The clampdown and continuous restrictions on the movement and association of the people and gagging the media has resulted in forced silence. Over the last two years it has become amply clear why the GOI was so insistent on taking such drastic unlawful measures during these two years we have seen that people of J&K are being ripped apart into smaller units, ripped off their jobs and rights over the natural resources that are theirs.”
“Unconscionable suppression of civil and democratic rights continues unabated, indiscriminate arrests and harassment of all sections of our people including employees on different pretexts continues and issuing dictates like the recent one not to provide clearance for passport and govt. services, anyone involved in law and order and stone pelting cases is one more addition. Adverse police report cannot be a substitute for being found guilty in a court of law . This amounts to violation of the most scared principles of the justice system.”
It reads that the hoax of BJP,s Naya Kashmir is a joke now. “The people have started questioning those in authority as what they have achieved by destroying the Naya Kashmir, which came into being through protracted historic struggle of the people of Jammu & Kashmir. And empowered the people of all the regions and communities with dignity by liberating them from the shackles of authoritarian monarchy and ruthless feudalism.”
It further reads that it was hoped that the Govt of India would realize the futility of its decisions viz a viz August 05, 2019. “The recent participation of J&K Leaders with the PM was a leap of faith on that hope but none of the measures required to begin rebuilding the shattered confidence of the people of J&K has been taken. J&K remains as far from Delhi and from the Dil/heart of India as it has ever been. Rather the distances are further widening, and disheartening is deepening.”
“We earnestly appeal to all sections of our people in each region and community to remain united and not to fall prey to the false and slanderous campaigns and divisive attempts aiming at dividing and disarming our people. We are sure that at this time of serious crises we shall not succumb but continue our struggle in defense of our rights using every opportunity through peaceful and legal means,” the statement further reads.
Srinagar, August 04: Police on Wednesday warned action against those circulating “fake tweet attributed to Syed Ali Shah Geelani, calling for strike on August 5 and 15,” in Jammu and Kashmir.
” As per family sources of SAS Geelani,the tweet is fake and issued by someone from Pakistan.Police is taking action against those who are circulating it to instigate violence. Case FIR under relevant sections of ULA(P)stands registered in Police station Budgam,” police said in a tweet.(GNS)
Srinagar: National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday morning raided two residences in Chittibanday village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
Reliable sources told news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) accompanied by a Police team raided the residences of one Muzamil Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Hassan Bhat, resident of Chittibanday working as Sales man in a hardware shop and Waqar Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Mohammad Lone, resident of Chittibanday who is under judicial custody in case FIR no. 74/2020 under section 302-452-154 IPC, 16-18-23-39 ULAP act registered at Bandipora.
They said that no recovery has been made so far at both the residences that were searched by the NIA.
However, during the raid Muzamil Ahmad Bhat was detained for questioning, they added. (KDC)
Srinagar, Aug 03: While some states have decided to reopen schools for certain classes, the Jammu and Kashmir Union territory government will take the decision only after assessing the present pandemic situation.
It may be mentioned here that all private and Government educational institutions have been closed till further orders.
One of the top officials here in the LG administration told news agency KINS that the Union territory would be reopening schools only after assessing the COVID-19 situation.
“The decision to open up schools will have to be based on the current spread of COVID-19, vaccination of school teachers and other staff members .We cannot say the pandemic is over. All stakeholders to be taken on board before reopening schools,” the official said wishing not to be named.
He said that a proper procedure will be followed for reopening of schools for secondary and higher secondary classes.
He, however, said that once the government opens schools, the students will be allowed to visit the schools only after getting consent from their parents.
“The department will ensure that all standing SOPs are followed and then only class work will resume,” he added.
It is to mention here that the Government has ordered reopening of Universities, Colleges and Skill Development Centres subject to vaccination status of students and staff and personal attendance of limited staff for administrative purposes by public and private educational institutions.
“Higher educational institutions (which include Universities and Colleges) and Skill Development Centres may be considered for phased reopening for Onsite learning after July 31 subject to vaccination status of students and staff,” the SEC order had said.
It added that the public and private educational institutions have been permitted to seek personal attendance of limited vaccinated staff for administrative purposes.
Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Uttarakhand have already decided to reopen schools for certain classes.
Sources said that it is not just Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Uttarakhand reopening its schools, many states across the country have already begun offline classes for secondary or higher secondary classes.
This pattern is even being seen in colleges. This decision is being taken as COVID-19 cases are on a downtrend. (KINS)
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 03: UN Security Council President TS Tirumurti has said that the situation in Afghanistan is a matter of concern for all the member countries of the Council. He has said that the council once again “cannot allow militant camps to be set up” as it will have a “direct impact” on India.
India is a non-permanent member of the Security Council and is presiding over it in August for 2021-22. India’s Permanent Envoy to the Security Council, Tirumurti, while talking to reporters at the UN Headquarters on Monday, referred to a UN report that said there was an increase in the number of dead in May-June compared to the previous months of the year. happened.
News Website Groundreport.in reported that Indian government has clearly stated that it wants to see a free, peaceful, democratic and stable Afghanistan. He said, “We should pay attention to the violence there. At the same time, international terrorism should also be reduced. We cannot allow terrorist camps to come up again in Afghanistan. And it will have a direct impact on India.”
He also said that it is important to maintain peace in Afghanistan because its security and stability will have an impact on the entire region. “As of now, we are hopeful that peace talks will lead to a solution, and we hope that there will be no military solution,” Tirumurti said.
“We are convinced that … we must address the question of violence and targeted attacks and these are very serious concerns and all violence must end. The ties with international terrorism must also be cut off. We once again have terrorist camps. There may be no going back to Afghanistan. And it will have a direct impact on India,” Tirumurti said. (PTK)
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 03: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah said that the abrogation of Article 370 did not change my outlook for the country. However, my approach to the central government has changed.
In an interview with Times Now, Omar Abdullah said that how Jammu and Kashmir have benefited from the abrogation of Article 370? Jammu and Kashmir are more developed than Uttar Pradesh. He added, “show me a new investment that has come up in J&K in the recent past. Most of the projects came during the time of previous governments”.
Omar further added that Jammu and Kashmir rank above Gujarat in the Human Development Index, this is not the gift of the last 2 years. The Modi government did not develop Kashmir, whatever happened in the Manmohan Singh government”.
News Website Groundreport.in reported that Omar said, “There was gender bias in Article 35A, it needed to be corrected. I was ready for reform but not for repeal of Article 35A.” Omar further said, “I find it difficult to believe what happened through Jammu and Kashmir”
On the decision to remove Article 370, he said that it did not change my outlook for the country. However, my approach to the central government has changed. At the same time, on the question of detention, he said that not the country, but the Modi government kept the house under house arrest. I have faith in the judiciary of the country. Hearing on 370 should be speeded up in the Supreme Court. There has been a loss of confidence in the institutions of the country.
Omar Abdullah further said, “there was a need to reform Article 35A but not an abrogation of Article 35A. Jammu and Kashmir wanted to become a separate country but Jammu and Kashmir went with India with conditions.
He said that the country never adopted Kashmiris. India broke the promise made to Kashmiris. I never talked about going with Pakistan. If this happens then some people of Kashmir will be happy. I do not represent Pakistan.
Jammu, Aug 03: A chopper of Army on Tuesday crashed after developing some technical snag in Kathua district of Jammu division, officials said here.
Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the chopper crashed at around 11.00 am with 5 to 6 persons onboard at Purthu in Basohli, which is a hilly area in Kathua.
They said that the chopper crashed and fell into a lake of Ranjit Sagar Dam after developing some technical snag.
They said that the Police and Army teams have left for the spot for rescue operation.
“Ranjit Sagar Dam shares border with Punjab, Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir, however, the area where the chopper crashed falls in Kathua district,” the official said—(KNO)