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  • PDP leader Waheed Parra falls unconscious in Jail, shifted to hospital

    Srinagar: Waheed Para who is currently under UAPA detention over various allegations was found unconscious in jail on Saturday. While his jail inmates alarmed about his unconsciousness, the jail authorities took him to the Police Hospital for check up.

    It was said that doctors while checking Waheed had recommended further treatment, Echo scan and follow-up check up in Super Speciality.

    The family of Waheed said that, “Waheed’s health is worsening day in and day out and we are in shock to hear that he was found unconscious in a barrack by fellow detainees.”

    The family of Waheed are appealing Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for facilitating the medical check up of Waheed.

    They further added, “doctors at Police Hospital had recommended Echo scan and specialist check up of Waheed. However, from two days we are waiting that he will be taken to hospital but he hasn’t been taken yet.” His family added.

    Official sources told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that Waheed was taken to hospital after his Blood pressure (BP) suddenly went down. “After giving medical aid Parra was discharged from hospital and was shifted back to central Srinagar,” they said.

    Pertinent to mention that Para was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 25, 2020, just a day after he announced his candidacy for the District Development Council elections and filed nomination papers.

    In January 2021, he was granted bail by the NIA court. The special judge at the court held that “offences particularly falling under Unlawful Activities Act (UAPA) are not prima facie made out against the accused”.

    The judge had said that none of the chargesheets presented before the court contained “reference of the present applicant” or referred to him as “suspected accused”.

    While Waheed was stepping out of the jail, he was arrested by Jammu Kashmir Police Wing, CIK, on the same charges. His bail application was rejected twice and is jailed in Srinagar Central Jail where his condition has deteriorated as per family. (KDC)

  • Acid Attack On Girl In Srinagar, Assailant Arrested

    Victim Has Grievous Face Injuries, Uncertain About Her Eyesight: Medical Official

    Srinagar, Feb 1: Police on Tuesday arrested a youth, hours after he allegedly threw acid on a 24-year-old girl in Wantapora area here in central-Kashmir’s Srinagar district this evening.

    A police official told GNS that soon after the attack, a police party rushed to the area, which on persisting searches was able to nab the assailant. “We have taken him (assailant) into custody as to make out the motive behind the attack”, the official said.

    Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital Dr. Kanwal Jeet Singh told GNS that the victim has grievous injuries in her face. “She has severe injuries in her face and part of her eyes has also received contusions”, he said.

     “We are uncertain about her eyesight as of now as things are being looked into”, he further said.

    The girl (name withheld) a resident of Eidgah came under attack at Usmani Colony Wantpora earlier this evening. (GNS)

  • Acid attack leaves 24-yr-old girl injured in Wantpora, Sgr

    Srinagar, Feb 01: Unknown persons on Tuesday evening attacked a 24-year-old girl with acid at Usmania Colony in Wantpora area of Hawal in Srinagar.

    Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News observer (KNO) that a girl was attacked by some unknown persons outside her business unit this evening.

    She was immediately taken to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital for treatment.

    Medical Superintendent of SMHS, Dr. Kanwaljeet Singh told KNO that her face has got completely damaged. “The girl is being operated upon to see whether her eyes are damaged,” he said.

    Meanwhile, a police official from Nowhatta police station said that the investigation in this regard has been started—(KNO)

  • Taliban appoints first woman chief hospital officer: Reports

    According to reports, Malalaya Faizi has been appointed by the Health Ministry as the head of the Kabul obstetrics & gynaecology Clinic.
    The international community expressed concern about women’s rights after the Taliban tookover of Afghanistan in 2021.
    According to Tolo News the Office of the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights stated that the Taliban are determined to “steadily eradicate women and girls” from public life in a recent statement.

    Experts stated, “Today we are witnessing a deliberate attempt to erase women and girls in Afghanistan from public life. This includes institutions and mechanisms that were previously established to help and protect the most vulnerable women and children.”
    Experts expressed concern at the “continual and systematic attempts to exclude women from all spheres of society, economic and political life across the country.” They blamed the Taliban for pushing girls and women in Afghanistan out public life. Tolo News reported.
    The Islamic Emirate, however, denied that any restrictions have been placed on women and stated that women continue to work in government departments.
    Tolo News reported that experts also expressed concern about the possibility of girls and women being exploited, including trafficking to obtain forced labor and child marriage.
    Afghan women protested many times in Afghanistan since the Taliban came to power. They demanded a number of rights, including work and education.

  • Police arrests 02 bootleggers in Bandipora, illicit liquor recovered

    January 31: Acting tough against the social crimes, Police in Bandipora arrested two bootleggers and recovered 15 bottles of illicit liquor from their possession.

    Officers at a checkpoint established at Pazalpora near forest Check Post intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK01K-9517 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Reyaz Ahmad Ganie resident of Ayatmulla and Javaid Ahmad Ahanger resident of Bankoot.  During search officers were able to recovered 15 bottles of illicit liquor from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

    Accordingly, case FIR No. 03/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered in PS Pethkote and investigation into the matter has been initiated.

    Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding anti social elements in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in anti social activities will be dealt as per law.

  • Srinagar police arrested drug peddler recover 250 strips & 6000 capsules of banned drug

    In Srinagar, a police party from PS Rajbagh at a checkpoint established at Abdullah Bridge Srinagar and intercepted a suspicious person. He has been identified as Umar Sadiq Dar son of Mohd Sadiq Dar resident of Gopalpora Wathoora Budgam. On checking, officers were able to recover 250 strips & 6000 capsules of banned drug from his possession. The accused has been arrested and shifted to PS where he remains in custody.
    Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective Police Station and further investigation has been initiated.
    Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.

  • Umrah To Remain Open Despite New Wave Of COVID-19

    MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has shut down rumors regarding suspension of Umrah due to increase in COVID-19.

    A Ministry source told Haramain Sharifain that the Ministry has no plans to suspend Umrah and instead it calls on visitors and pilgrims to adhere to the precautionary measures decided by the competent authorities.

    The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques recently reintroduced Physical and Social Distancing in the Two Holy Mosques after a rise in COVID-19 cases was noted.

    “We call on every pilgrim and visitor to adhere to physical distancing and wearing of masks at all times as this will ensure your safety and the safety of others.” The Imam of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Yasir Al Dossary announced before commencing the afternoon prayers.

  • Div Com Kashmir chairs meeting for installation of smart meters

    Srinagar, Jan 31: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Monday chaired a meeting regarding installation of smart meters in Srinagar City, here.

    The meeting was attended by MD KPDCL, SP headquarter, ADC Srinagar, CE KPDCL, SE O&M Circle 2nd Srinagar, CEO, IT&C, Executive Directors Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th, DGM RECPDCL, Executive Director M/S Techno electronic and other officers.

    At the outset, the CE Power Distribution gave a detailed presentation on status of Smart Metering Projects in Srinagar  under Phase-I & Phase-II, Smart metering project under PMDP, AMI Implementation Status, Feeders identified for smart metering in Srinagar, Feeder Wise meter installation progress, Field Activity Progress, Funding and Road Map for AMI projects, Major Right of Way issues, Row issues.

    On the Occasion, Div Com directed district administration and police  to tackle resistance by any person in process of installation of smart meters amicably. He also said that  if any person  creates hindrances and  damages public  property then strict action shall be taken against him.

    He also directed concerned officers to create awareness among the people  regarding utility and advantages of smart metering in ensuring constant supply of electricity.

    Div Com directed to involve opinion leaders, religious leaders and social activists to motivate people regarding installation of Smart meters.

    He said the message should be loud and clear regarding execution of work besides utilize social media and other channels to familiarize and sensitize general people about advantages of smart meters.

    The meeting was informed that under smart metering project Srinagar Phase-I, out of 57750 meters, 11348 have been installed till now. It was further informed that 15000 meters are committed to be delivered in the month of Feb-2022.

  • On duty Policeman dies of cardiac arrest in South Kashmir’s Kulgam

    Kulgam, Jan 31: Policeman dies of cardiac arrest while performing his duties posted at DPL Kulgam area South Kashmir’s Kulgam District on Monday, official said.

    According to reports a Selection Grade Constable (SGCT) of Jammu and Kashmir Police died due to cardiac arrest while he was on duty at DPL Kulgam area of South Kashmir’s here in Kulgam District, the deceased has been identified as Bilal Ahmed Mir son of Ab Rehman Mir, a resident of Chandian Pajan, Devsar area of Kulgam District.

    An official said Bilal faced a major heart attack which resulted his on spot Death, later he has been rushed to hospital by his fellow policemen to nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival.

    The officials said that after conducting the medical legal formalities, the body will be handed over to the relatives for last rites.

  • Hope Pak occupied Kashmir will become part of India by 2024: Kapil Patil

    The Minister of State for Panchayati Raj also said that Modi has not become the Prime Minister for bringing down the prices of onions and potatoes and suggested that people complain about the rise in the prices of the kitchen staple like onions but buy pizza and mutton

    Union minister Kapil Patil has said that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will probably come back to India by 2024 and hailed the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for taking many “bold” decisions for the country.

    Speaking at an event in Kalyan city in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Saturday night, the Minister of State for Panchayati Raj also said that Modi has not become the prime minister for bringing down the prices of onions and potatoes and suggested that people complain about the rise in the prices of the kitchen staple like onions but buy pizza and mutton.

    Patil, the BJP MP from the Bhiwandi constituency in the Thane district, quickly added that nobody will support inflation and a rise in prices of essential commodities.

    “Only Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah can achieve certain things for the country. PM Modi should continue to lead this country as he has taken bold decisions like (bringing) CAA, abrogating sections 370 and 35 A etc. I feel, possibly, Pak Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will come back to India by 2024,” he said while delivering a memorial lecture.

    Patil said that people can afford to buy mutton for Rs 700, pizza for Rs 500-600, “but buying onions for Rs 10 and tomatoes for Rs 40 is costly for us”.

    “Nobody will support rice in prices. But Narendra Modi has not become the prime minister to bring down the prices of onions and potatoes. If you understand the reason behind the rise in prices of these commodities you will not blame him (Modi),” he said.