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Muzaffar to take party responsibility

Srinagar: The General Secretary of the Awami National Conference (ANC) in his recent statement has stated that the President of the Party, Begum Khalida Shah would leave for a personal visit to the United States of America by the end of this month (June).

According to a statement issued to KNS, in view of the same Begum Shah, has handed over the responsibility of the party to its Senior Vice-President,  Muzzafar Shah and also delegated to him the authority to devise the strategies and policies of the party in view of the forthcoming Assembly Elections. In consonance with the said decision, the party Senior Vice-President  Muzzafar Shah would arrive in Srinagar in the next couple of days to take over the command of the party.  Shah is also supposed to form a core committee of the senior party members who would propose the plan of action as well as the names of the candidates for the upcoming assembly polls which would in turn be submitted by  Muzzafar Shah to the Party President for her formal approval, nomination and declaration.

The core committee would toil to further the names of only those candidates who have a clean and pro-people track record for all the three regions of the State. The acting President,  Muzzafar shah would also formulate different committees and groups to ensure the smooth functioning of the party and election programme in the coming months. It is pertinent to mention here that  Muzzafar Shah would also send a committee to New-Delhi to hold parleys with the Election Commission of India in order to deliberate over the issue of the election symbol.

According to the party President the names of three candidates from each assembly constituency would be declared in the beginning and after thorough scrutiny and analysis only one name would be finalized for each constituency.

Jammu: Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar has stressed upon the jawans and officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police to improve their proficiency to gain public confidence.

According to a statement issued to KNS, he said that improvement in attitude and proficiency will bring positive change in public perception.

Rajendra was addressing Police Darbars at District Police Lines Kathua and Samba today, during his two day visit to Jammu province. He said that JKP with its dedication and desire of sacrifice has succeeded in bringing normalcy in the State and the force needs strenuous efforts to bring about more improvement in system and management. “Men in Khaki” are the representatives of police Parivar and they always perform under the gaze of public, as such their performance should be of highest standards, he added.

DGP said that the force has faced many challenges during past two decades on various fronts and the situations have been dealt with courage and confidence. Cooperation of people has always encouraged our personnel in dealing the challenging situations and we have to gain public confidence to further strengthen our net work. He asked for maintaining continuous vigil to curb infiltration in the border districts. Besides ensuring rule of law in the state, the force has to improve its techniques of investigation for prevention and detection of crime. Time bound disposal of people’s grievances and reform in our attitude would reshape our professional policing, the DGP added. JKP has played a commendable job in ensuring free and fair Lok Sabha elections in the State which has boosted the confidence of people. Smooth and peaceful conduct of Yatra and upcoming Assembly elections are the challenges and we have to share our responsibilities, the DGP said.

 Appreciating the jawans and officers of JKP for their bravery on different fronts, Mr. Rajendra said that our men have exhibited maximum restrain to avoid collateral damages and saved human lives while fighting the militants. He said that our primary duty is to serve the people and ensure safety of their lives and property. Supreme sacrifices of our Jawans and officers have made us proud and it is our responsibility to take care of the families of the martyrs.

Elaborating the welfare policy, the DGP said that the schemes in force are being simplified and reviewed to make them more beneficial for the personnel and their families. The hardships faced by the cops have been raised with the government at different levels including enhancement in monthly honorarium of SPOs and  removal of pay anomaly, he disclosed.  During the twin durbars, the DGP heard the jawans patiently and assured that their problems would be looked into at Zonal and PHQ level. He also issued on spot directions to senior officers present in the Darbar to redress their grievances within their competence.

Earlier the DGP laid foundation stone of a multi-storey hostel building at Sidhra, the three block building is being constructed by Police Housing Corporation, (PHC). Managing Director PHC Mr. Dilbagh Singh apprised the DGP about the construction plan of the building. He said that the construction is being carried out at an estimates cost of Rs. 5.35 crores to accommodate officers. DGP stressed upon the engineers to ensure use of quality material and completion of work within the stipulated time.

Shah, Khan placed under house arrest, Naqash, Mushtaq-ul-Islam detained

Srinagar: According to Hurriyat Conference Jammu Kashmir spokesperson, the leaders of the amalgam Shabir Ahmad Shah and Nayeem  Ahmad Khan have been placed under house arrest while as Muhammad Yusuf Naqash has been detained in police station Safa Kadal and Mushtaq ul Islam is being shifted from one jail to another.

According to a statement issued to KNS, “This is totally out of our understanding as on what grounds are these leaders detained. This is condemnable on part of so called administration,” the spokesperson said. He said such acts by administration are useless and will not help resolve any issue. Condemning the arrest of leaders, the spokesperson said that India and its local collaborators are scared to compete with pro-freedom leadership at political level, that is why they are resorting to such unlawful methods by detaining the leaders. “But Hurriyat Conference Jammu Kashmir will continue its freedom movement with full resolve till the mission is taken to its logical conclusion,” the spokesperson added. 

Srinagar: Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies Nawang Rigzin Jora today personally visited Srinagar’ Bahrar area and handed over keys of 21 flats to people who were suffering because of a particular disease.

Speaking to a gathering, Mr Jora apologised to the locals for the delay in handing over the flats to deserving people, said a statement issued to KNS.

“I am relieved today we have handed over 21 flats to people who have suffered all their lives. This is a small token to alleviate their living conditions,” he said.

The colony for these special people has come up at the cost of Rs 4.19 crore. The work on the colony was started in 2009.

“Last year when I visited the colony, the work was progressing but slowly. However, we ensured with the help of other departments that the work is completed as soon as possible,” said the minister.

The minister said 18 more flats will be handed over in coming two months. “I am hopeful that all 66 flats will handed over to the needy before the code of conduct,” he added.

The flats were distributed on a closed-chit basis where the names of the needs were put in a box. The chits were drawn by a young boy from the colony.

“Those whose names have not come up right now should not be disheartened. We will take care of all the needy in the colony,” said Mr Jora. Mr Jora was accompanied by Satish Nehru, Secretary Housing & Urban Development, and Dr G N Qasba, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Commissioner.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nehru said, “The colony has come up under the Basic Services to Urban Poor scheme. We have ensured all the basic facilities like roads, electricity and water supply to these flats. They are ready to move flats.” Several kitchen wares were also distributed among the needy. “This was a small token from the department besides the scheme to help these people raise quality of their lives,” said Dr Qasba.

Airlines should announce while landing, Taking off Airlines the name of Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport: Renzushah

Srinagar: Today while returning from Delhi to Srinagar in Go Air Airlines, the chairman Kashmir Society Khwaja Farooq Renzushah who was onboard expressed his happiness when Go Air Airlines while landing at Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport at Srinagar made an explicit announcement and informed hundreds of tourists that they are landing at Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport at Srinagar.

According to a statement issued to KNS, Even senior officials of the government/administration were also present there. Kashmir Society which has started the campaign of naming Srinagar Airport as Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport Eleven years before had succeeded in it when in 2006/7 all official websites of Air India and Airport Authority of India accepted this name for the Airport. At that time Farooq  Renzushah was D.C Budgam who according to rules had competence to approve the names falling within his jurisdiction. Srinagar Airport at that time was within his jurisdiction and accordingly, the name was accepted. Even boards of Sheikh-ul-Alam were displayed on the Airport. Air India/Indian Airlines continued to name this Airport in the name of Holly Saint who is revered not only at state or national level but at international level also. During the recent few years the Airport Authority of India and other Airlines has wittingly or unwittingly forgotten this name. Kashmir Society re-launched its campaign and approached various authorities. The respected personalities, institutions issues frequent statements in this behalf. On the Urs Shareef of Sheikh-ul-Alam the Mirvaiz Chraar Shareef Shrine reiterated this demand. Mufti Bashir-ud-Din chairman Muslim Personal Law Board also issued various statements in this connection. Today Kashmir Society felicitated the people and the organizations as well as Go Air for remembering and reciting the original name of the Airport. Kashmir Society makes humble appeal to the airlines to understand the importance of this name given to the Airport and do not avoid announcing the same name while landing and taking off of their respective Aircraft.

‘Kashmiri youth will never allow their sacrifices to go in vain’

Srinagar: The United Jehad Council (UJC)  today convened an important meeting chaired by Syed Sallahuddin, the UJC chief and Supreme Commander of Hizbul Mujahideen.

In a tele statement issued to KNS, the UJC meeting paid glowing tributes three slain militants who were killed in an encounter in Tral areas of South Kashmir.

Addressing the meeting, Sallahuddin assured that sacrifices offered by Kashmiri youth will not be allowed to go in vain and these sacrifices will surely yield ‘positive results’ for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “The youth of Jammu and Kashmir are ready to offer any kind of sacrifices and they will never allow anybody to compromise on the Kashmir issue,’ Saleem Hashmi, Hizb spokesman said while quoting Sallhuddin.

“The UJC chief has also clarified that the Kashmiri militants are still a vibrant force to reckon with and the latest encounter in which three militants were killed is enough to substantiate the argument,” Hashmi said. He said the militants are ready to face tough times and no adverse situation can break their resolve. “The UJC chief also condemned authorities for booking Masrat Alam under PSA for the sixth time in a row. Re-arrest of Masrat Saheb and the action on part of the administration to book him again under PSA has further eroded the credibility of judicial system among people of Kashmir,” Hashmi said while quoting the UJC chief. The UJC has appealed Bar Association to mobilize opinion and work on what it called ‘apathetic treatment and the rampant misuse of PSA’ against Hurriyat leaders. “These actions can not break our resolve,” the UJC chief has said according to Hashmi.  

Srinagar: A large delegation of Sikh Community drawn from various  parts of Kashmir Valley, such as Beerwah, Tral, Baramulla and Budgam met Prof. Saifuddin Soz President Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee here today.

According to a statement issued to KNS, the delegation was led by Senior Congress Leader Nazir Ahmad Khan – Beerwah. The Sikh Community leaders highlighted their two main demands:- The Sikh Community demands  that the Election under  the  Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee Act should be organized very immediately as under the Act It’s incumbent on the Government to organize  such elections. The Delegation regretted that the Elections were not held since 2008 and it’s a deplorable fact. The Sikh Community leaders also highlighted  other genuine demand  that Sikhs in  J&K should be declared as a minority community and relief should be provided to them in various ways as they deserve the same. Prof. Soz assured  them that both  these demands would be brought to the notice of INC – NC Coordination Committee very soon.

Srinagar: LeT District Commander Naveed Jat alias Abu Hanzullah a Pakistani militant was apprehended from a hideout in a joint operation of Kulgam police, 62 RR and 18 Bn CRPF in Kulgam.

According to a statement issued to KNS, acting on a tip off, Kulgam Police, 62 RR and 18 Bn CRPF cordoned off the Shampora village, in the jurisdiction of Police station Yaripora. During the search, the joint search party apprehended LeT Deputy Chief Naveed Jat @ Abu Hanzullah alias Munnu alias Chotu son of Mohammad Hanief Jat resident of Sahiwala, Multan Punjab Pakistan.

01 AK-47 riffle, 02 AK-47 Magazines, 60 AK-47 rounds and 01 Pouches was recovered from his possession. Naveed was self styled District Commander of LeT Outfit for District Shopian and close associate of LeT Chief Abu Qasim. He was operating in the area for the last two years and was involved in the killing of two policemen near the District Court complex, Pulwama and the recent firing on a police party at Shopian in which five police personnel were injured.

Srinagar: A bullet riddle body of a LeT militant was recovered in Yaripora, Kulgam. According to a police statement issued to KNS, today morning, Police Station Yaripora was informed by the locals of village Chinigam, Yaripora that a male body is lying in an open field at the village. A police party rushed to the spot and recovered a bullet riddle body. The body was later identified as Zakir Syed Bhat of Sangus, Kulgam. The deceased had joined the ranks of LeT and was active in the area. Police has registered a case and investigation has been taken up