Police say investigation taken up, anyone involved will be dealt with as per law
Srinagar: The family members of a Srinagar man, who was found dead 15 days after he went missing, Tuesday alleged that he was tortured and forced to take an extreme step by a person who had given debit to him.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that body of Shameem Ali, who was missing since 15 days, was recovered today from river Jhelum.
Meanwhile, Ali’s wife, Rubeena told KNO that a person namely Aashiq Ahmad was torturing her husband since very long.
She alleged that Ashiq was torturing her husband for the debit he had taken from him and their house was even locked by the person for not paying the money.
She added that torture was so extreme that he couldn’t bear and thus was compelled to take an extreme step.
“My husband has paid more than half of the amount, he had got from Ashiq. My husband was being thrashed and tortured both mentally as well as physically,” she alleged.
The lady also said she was surprised as how the person involved in such a heinous crime is roaming free.
The family members appealed to the police to probe the matter and the person involved in this act should be dealt with strictly.
Pertinently, Shameem and Rubeena got married just 11 months ago
Meanwhile, a police official told KNO that they have taken up the investigation and whosoever is found involved will be dealt with strictly as per law—(KNO)
Hospital authorities say patient was brought dead to hospital, while family alleges doctors failed to give exact cause of death; ‘Cause of death could not be known, can be ascertained by postmortem, which family denied’
Srinagar, Jul 18: A 25-year-old youth from Chaterhama area of Hazratbal in Srinagar died at Khyber hospital on Monday even as the family members alleged medical negligence by the doctors at the health facility, while hospital authorities maintained that the patient was brought dead to hospital.
Family members of deceased youth Tariq Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Hassan Dar, while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO0 alleged that he died at the hospital but the doctors and the hospital management did not give any reason and cause of his death.
“Four days ago we brought Tariq to Khyber hospital after he complained of some complications, the doctors present here gave him some medication and discharged him. Now after four days we again brought him here and after 30 minutes we got a call that he is no more, however, when we asked about the cause of death, they failed to give one,” one of Tariq’s cousins alleged.
He alleged that at first no doctor was available there and when they raised hue and cry police came and intervened into the matter and only then doctors and the management came forward.
“First doctors said that he was brought dead then they said he might have died of cardiac arrest, later they gave another reason and kept changing their statements. They failed to give any reason and cause of his death, which is simply the negligence on their part,” family members alleged.
They said that the doctors later said that the cause of death will be defined by autopsy. “They changed three statement and simply filed to give the exact cause of death,” they said.
Meanwhile, one of the officials of Khyber hospital management told KNO that a young male patient came to OPD on 14 th July 2022 with one day complaint of fever, abdominal pain, vomiting and loose stools.
He said that that patient was examined by a Gastroenterologist, was investigated with baseline investigations including abdomen USG, amylase, abdomen x-ray, Covid-19 test and other necessary examinations and it was diagnosed as acute Gastroenteritis.
“Patient was given first aid medicine including IV fluids, antispasmodic and antibiotics. Later he came for follow up with complaint of fever while vomiting had settled and pain had also decreased. And in view of persistent fever, antibiotic cover was broadened with ceftriaxone salbactum.”
He also said that the patient was sent home with stable vitals by gastroenterologist and after one hour of reaching home, patient was unresponsive and was rushed back to the hospital.
He added that the patient was assesed and declared brought dead, while the cause of death could not be known, and can be ascertained by postmortem, which family has denied to do so—(KNO)
Srinagar, July 17: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday said Covid-19 case counts have lost relevance as they don’t reflect the same as they used to.
“Covid case numbers cause unnecessary panic and fear among people,” said DAK President and Influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan.
Dr Hassan said early in the pandemic daily case count was used as a metric because that time a rise in cases inevitably led to increase in hospitalization and death.
“But that has changed now,” he said adding with widespread immunity in the general population due to vaccination and natural immunity, most of the infections are mild and do not require hospitalization.
The DAK President said we have reached a point in the pandemic where we no longer need to identify and manage every single case of the virus.
“It is time for us to stop worrying about cases and shift our focus on hospitalization which is miniscule at this point in time,” he said.
“Relying on case numbers as the metric to decide mitigations will trap us forever.”
Dr Nisar said Covid-19 has entered into an endemic stage and the rise and fall in cases is going to be a routine process.
It has become yet another infection joining many other diseases that we have learned to live.
He said we need to deal Covid the way we do other endemic viruses such as the flu.
We are not publicly reporting daily case count of influenza, nor do we pivot what we are doing on a dime when cases reach some arbitrary number.
“We have to take a similar approach for Covid, track case counts internally and alert public only on hospitalization and death,” he added.
Srinagar, Jul 15: In a tragic incident, a couple allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves in Harwan area of Srinagar on Friday, following which girl died, while boy is stated to be critical and has been hospitalised.
Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a 17-year-old boy of Koker Mohalla Harwan hanged himself at his home, following which his family members rushed him to SKIMS Soura for treatment.
They said that the boy was having an affair with a girl and he is said to be in a critical condition at the hospital.
They said that after hearing the news of her boyfriend hanging himself, a 17-year-old girl also hanged herself at her home in Theed Harwan.
Soon after the incident, she was rushed to PHC Harwan by her family members, however, she died at the health facility, they said—(KNO)
Washington [U.S] : Tesla and SpaceX owner, Elon Musk’s 76-year-old father Errol Musk has revealed he had a secret second child, with his 35-year stepdaughter Jana Bezuidenhout three years ago.
According to New York Post, Errol Musk in an interview to a British tabloid admitted that he welcomed a baby girl with Elon’s stepsister, Jana in 2019. The 76-year-old South African engineer stated, “The only thing we are on Earth for is to reproduce.” The couple welcomed their first child, a boy, Elliot Rush in the year 2017. Jana Bezuidenhout is the daughter of Errol’s second wife Heide Bezuidenhout, whom he married after splitting with Elon’s mother Maye Haldeman Musk in 1979.
Errol and Heide have two biological children together, but he also helped raise Jana, who was just 4 years old when he became her stepfather. Errol and Heide eventually divorced after 18 years, as per New York Post. “It’s not practical. She’s 35, eventually, if I’m still around, she might wind up back with me.”Errol added to his statement. Jana’s first pregnancy with Errol’s child in 2017 shocked the Musks and led to a harsh falling out between Elon and his father. “They still don’t like it ..they still feel a bit creepy about it, because she’s their sister. Their half-sister.” Errol said when asked about how his family reacted to the shocking pregnancy news. Recently it was revealed Elon fathered two children with an executive at his artificial intelligence company Neuralink, weeks before his second child with Grimes was born, the New York Post reported. The SpaceX owner’s statement to the shocking news is still awaited. (ANI)
Srinagar, Jul 13: Transgenders who have been facing multiple problems have pinned hopes on newly constituted transgender welfare board to protect their rights and interests.
Transgenders from different areas of Kashmir told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that setting up a welfare committee is a welcome step and they are hopeful that the committee will work for their welfare.
Khushi Mir a transgender from Srinagar told KNO that like a men and women have rights, transgenders must get their rights as well and there must a strict law against the persons who have been harassing transgenders.
“We are a marginalized community and have very limited opportunities to earn anything but whenever and wherever we go for any work, we are being treated differently and society and even sometimes our families aren’t accepting us,” Mir said.
“If nobody gives us any opportunity to work then how can we manage our life as most of us don’t have any shelter and are living in rented rooms,” she added.
Bablu told KNO that 70 percent transgenders are living in rented accommodations and have to pay room rent followed by electricity fee, water fee etc.
“The Government is providing us mere Rs 1000 per month but it is not possible for us to manage life on such a meagre amount,” he added.
Similarly many others like them said that they are disowned by their families and need financial help, accommodation and psychological support.
“We are unable to earn anything, how will we pay rent and run ourselves and the government must look into it at an earliest,” they said.
“There must be separate centres like health centers, ration depots,” they demanded—(KNO)
Srinagar July 13: Peoples alliance for Gupkar Declaration on wednesday said that Historic event of 13th July martyrdom can never be erased.
As per a statement issued by PAGD Spokesperson M Y Tarigami said that, On this day, 91 years back i.e 13th July 1931, 22 brave souls protesting against the tyranny of the autocracy were martyred. This historic event had shaken the foundations of the then oppressive power structure. This unprecedented incident proved to be a milestone in the long road of the people’s struggle for justice. Thus it marked the beginning of the mass awakening in Kashmir. The barbaric killings of protesters shocked and infuriated the people who challenged the autocratic rule, it reads.
According to the noted Kashmiri Pandit freedom fighter and writer, ‘Prem Nath Bazaz’ “no longer looked down upon themselves as born bond men and they began to walk erect with their heads raised and refused to be easily bullied by an official or an outsider”.
The uprising against the tyranny & autocratic ruler laid a strong edifice for unifying the people, rising above narrow considerations that finally culminated in initiating a process of their empowerment.
The supreme sacrifices by the martyrs led to the dawning of new in the region.
Despite brazen assault on legitimate constitutional rights and suppression of civil liberties, democratic rights, curbing the media, indiscriminate arrests of political activists and youth under draconian laws like UAPA, PSA, people can not be silenced for long.
Economy of the region is worsening, despite tall promises of development, investment and job creation. The fact remains, the erstwhile state of J&K lags far behind. Instead of creating new job opportunities, daily wagers, contractual employees, casual labourers, scheme workers & others are either not getting their wages regularly or are being altogether denied their dues.
PAGD appeals to all the sections of our population, communities and regions to close their ranks and unitedly raise their voice for a better future and dignified life. United voice remains the only option i.e the real tribute to these great martyrs, reads the statement.
Jammu, Jul 13 (PTI) Chief of banned JKLF Yasin Malik on Wednesday requested a special court here for physical appearance in a case related to the kidnapping of former chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed’s daughter Rubaiya, failing which he would sit on an indefinite hunger strike, officials said.
They said that Malik, who is undergoing a life sentence in a terror-funding case, appeared before the court through video conference.
Malik said he has written to the government for a physical appearance before the court.
He also informed the court that he has requested for cross examination of witnesses himself and said he would sit on hunger strike if his request was not accepted by the government.
The case pertains to the kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed on December 8, 1989. She was freed from captivity five days later on December 13 after the then V P Singh government, supported by the BJP at the Centre, released five terrorists from the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) in exchange.
The case had gone into virtual cold storage and was revived after Malik was picked up by the National Investigation Agency in 2019 on charges of terror funding.
In January last year, the CBI, with help from special public prosecutors Monika Kohli and S K Bhat, framed charges against 10 people, including Malik, in the Rubaiya kidnapping case that turned out to be a turning point in the Valley’s volatile history.
Following the release of the five JKLF members, terror groups had started raising their heads.
Tral, July 12: Miscreants have looted unaccounted cash from a donation box at a Gurduwara in Tral town of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
The incident occurred at Khasipora Tral during the intervening night of 11 and 12 July at Gurudwara Singh Sabha.
DDC member Avtar Singh Trali told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the Gurudwara is under construction and devotees had donated a lot of money that had been kept in the safe and strong donation box, which was looted by the burglars.
He expressed concern and hoped that police will nab the culprits. Avtar Singh Trali appealed to the government to deploy security guards at minority religious places.
Pertinently, burglars in Kashmir Valley in the past have targeted the religious shrines mostly belonging to the majority community. (KNT)