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Cross-border shelling erupts in Uri, Kamalkote, civilian injured

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Cross-border shelling erupts in Uri, Kamalkote, civilian injured


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Srinagar, March 1 (GNS): A civilian was injured as cross border shelling erupted in Uri and Kamalkote sectors of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Reports reaching GNS said that fresh shelling erupted at Gawahalan, Chokas, Kiker and Kathi posts in Uri sector and across whole Kamalkote sector. The Indo-Pak armies exchanged heavy shelling since 3:00 am with mortars and small arms in these sectors.

A police officer while confirming it said that Pakistan Army in violation of ceasefire attacked several Indian Army posts in these areas. “The Army manning the fence responded the shelling effectively”, he said.

The official said that some shells landed into residential areas. “One civilian Mohd Reyaz Khan son of Nazir Khan of Madiyan Kamalkote was injured and was taken to sub district hospital Uri for treatment”.

When reports last came in, the cross-border shelling were intermittently going on at all these places.

Meanwhile the border residents living near shelling prone areas are frightened amid heightened tension between the two countries following air strikes across LoC. (GNS)

Nocturnal gunfight breaks out after 5-hour siege in Handwara village

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Srinagar, March 1 : A gunfight between militants and government forces broke out after around five hours siege at Babagund village of Langate, Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district late this night.

Official sources told news agency GNS that the contingents of army’s 22 RR, 92 battalion CRPF and SOG launched a cordon-and-search operation at Khanu Babagund hamlet in Langate on Thursday night at around 9 pm.

The forces had installed lights so as to prevent the escape of militant owing to darkness, they said.

As the forces intensified the searches, militants hiding in the area opened fire at around 1:00 am, leading to a gunfight which was going on when this report was filed, they said.

The army has already rushed more reinforcements in the area, they said.

A police officer also confirmed the encounter and said that the cordon was launched following specific inputs in the village. (GNS)

Detailed Update of today’s Union Cabinet meeting

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Detailed Update of today’s Union Cabinet meeting

1) Amending the JK Reservation Act through an Ordinance to add the words “and International Border” after the word “LAC” so that the benefits of reservation available to residents of LAC are extended to IB. This would benefit residents in Jammu, Samba, Kathua.

2) Through a Presidential Order, apply the 77th Constitutional Amendment 1995 to J&K. This would give the benefit of reservation in promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government service.

3) Through a Presidential Order, apply the 103rd Constitutional Amendment 2019 to J&K. This would give the benefit of 10% reservation to Economically Weaker Sections among the general category people.

These were recommended by the SAC in it’s meeting last week to the Union Government.

There is no other change in any matter.

These amendments do not affect who is covered as a Permanent Resident. They do not bring West Pakistan Refugees under the scope of permanent residency. In the case of IB, only permanent residents will be able to get the benefits of this extension of reservation benefits as applicable to LOC residents.

Gvernment declares Jamaat e Islami J&K as an unlawful organisation under Sec 3 of UAPA

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Gvernment declares Jamaat e Islami J&K as an unlawful organisation under Sec 3 of UAPA

Saying:

●JeI is in close touch with militant outfits and is supporting extremism and militancy in J&K and elsewhere.

●JeI is supporting claims forc secession and supporting terrorist and separatist groups fighting for this purpose.

●JeI is involved in anti-national and subversive activities in country intended to cause disaffection.

●If unlawful activities of JeI are not curbed and controlled immediately, it is likely to escalate its subversive activities including attempt to carve out an Islamic State out of the territory of Union of India by destabilising the Government established by law.

●JeI, if not banned would continue advocating secession of J&K from Union of India; propagate anti-national and separatist sentiments prejudicial to integrity and security of the country and escalate secessionist movements, support militancy and incite violence.

Union Cabinet approves amendment of Art 370 clause for SC, ST quota

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Union Cabinet approves amendment of Art 370 clause for SC, ST quota

New Delhi: The government on Thursday gave its nod to the promulgation of an ordinance for giving reservation benefits to SCs and STs in Jammu and Kashmir by amending a clause of the contentious Article 370, which gives special status to the state. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

“It will serve the purpose of application of relevant provisions of the Constitution of India, as amended through the Constitution (Seventy Seventh Amendment) Act, 1995 and Constitution (One Hundred and third Amendment) Act, 2019 for Jammu and Kashmir, by issuing the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019 by the President under clause (1) of Article 370,” he said. The ordinance will have to be promulgated by the President.

Fear Grips Poonch As Woman Killed, Soldier Injured In Pak Shelling: Officials

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Fear Grips Poonch As Woman Killed, Soldier Injured In Pak Shelling: Officials

Poonch, Feb 28 : A woman was killed and five persons including an on-leave soldier were injured in shelling by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control here on Thursday, officials said.

They said that 27-year-old Amina Kausar daughter of Mohammad Sadiq was killed when a shell hit her residence at Takiya Ziayarat, Chhajla in Medhar sector.

The intermittent shelling in Balakote, Mankote, Manjakote, Mendhar and KG sector over the past few days amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan has left local residents frightened.

An official said that fresh shelling erupted at Mankote, Balakote, Manjakote, Mendhar and KG sectors since yesterday evening. The Indo-Pak armies exchanged heavy shelling in these sectors.

The woman sustained critical injuries after a shell landed in the premises of her house and she was taken to nearby hospital where she succumbed to injuries later.

Five persons including a woman Naseema Akthar (28) of Mankote and Zakir Hussian (Lance Naik of 3 Jakli) son of Abdul Aziz were injured.

SDPO Mendhar Neeraj Padyar confirmed the death of the woman and the injuries.

The officer said that a shell fired by Pakistan army, landed in the house of the soldier— Zakir Hussian (Lance Naik of 3 Jakli) son of Abdul Aziz and Naseema Akthar as a result of which both suffered serious injuries and were shifted to SDH Mendhar.

Zakir is posted in Kupwara district of north Kashmir and had returned home recently on leave, officials said.

Meanwhile, DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range Vivek Gupta, DC Poonch Rahul Yadav, SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral, SDPO Mendhar Neeraj Padyar, SHO Mendhar Anayat Ahmad, BMO Mendhar Dr Parvaiz Khan visited the affected areas and SDH Mendhar, where they inquired about the condition of the injured.

As the shelling intensified in these areas particularly in Mendhar, the shopkeepers downed their shutters and ran towards their homes.

The incident of shelling took place in the afternoon and as per reports, the Pakistan and Indian armies have been exchanging mortars and firing small arms along the sector for past couple of days and it continued intermittently. (GNS)

DC Srinagar directs strict implementation of order prohibiting fuel hoarding

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DC Srinagar directs strict implementation of order prohibiting fuel hoarding

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 28: Deputy Commissioner Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Thursday directed for strict implementation of order regulating sale of fuel at fuel stations.
The DC was speaking at a meeting of Assistant Commissioners Food Safety and Drug Control and Deputy Controller Legal Metrology.
He instructed for regular market inspection to verify quality and pricing of consumable food items and medicines.
The DC said sufficient quantity of fuel stocks are now available and said that there was no need for indulging in panic-consumption as is being seen at fuel stations since this morning.
He said an official has been deployed at each of the 46 fuel stations across the district to ensure strict implementation of the order prohibiting fuel storage.
He said reports of consumers queuing up with containers have been received from several fuel stations and asked for discouraging such stocking. “NO one will be provided fuel in containers from tomorrow and that strict action will be taken against violations in the regard” he said.
Dr Shahid Iqbal said that teams comprising officials of Food Safety, Drug Control and Legal Metrology are undertaking inspections of markets across the district to prevent overpricing of commodities and selling of consumable food items in markets.

NIA raids aimed at implicating leadership in false cases: Hurriyat (M)

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NIA raids aimed at implicating leadership in false cases: Hurriyat (M)


Srinagar, Feb 28: Hurriyat Conference (M) on Wednesday termed the fresh wave of “coercive” NIA raids on the residences of resistance leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as a well-planned design and propaganda to malign and implicate leadership in false cases and discredit the people’s movement for self-determination.

In a statement, a Hurriyat (M) spokesperson expressed strong resentment and condemned the authorities’ decision of barring amalgam chairman from addressing media persons and placing him under house arrest since Tuesday, saying that such “authoritarian” measures will not be able to cow down the leadership.

He strongly condemned the detention and house detention of many resistance and religious leaders including Prof Abdul Gani Bhat, Mohammad Yasin Malik, Mukhtar Ahmed Waza, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr Hameed Fayaz, Jamiat-e-Ahlihadees vice chairman Mushtaq Ahmed Veeri besides dozens of religious and hundreds of pro-freedom activists.

He termed the move as an “utter frustration” and “dictatorial” on part of authorities saying that situation in Kashmir was going from bad to worse and that by arresting and caging the resistance leadership activists and youth and psychologically intimidating people, the rulers will not succeed in “suppressing truth and justice”.

“Kashmir struggle is an internationally acknowledged just struggle for the resolution of the political dispute and no amount of military might can change it as the past 30 years in the particular show,” he said.

The spokesperson said the main reason of tension between India and Pakistan was the lingering Kashmir dispute.

“Kashmir issue has again become a flash-point today when both countries are engaged in another conflict over it and unless it is addressed politically and peacefully, such situations will keep arising putting the region into peril,” he said. 

Pistol found near IAF jet crash site handed over to police

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Pistol found near IAF jet crash site handed over to police


Srinagar, Feb 28:  Locals on Thursday handed over to police a pistol they found near the wreckage of an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

Police sources told GNS that the pistol was found by a minor boy. After his family spotted it, they immediately informed the police and handed over the pistol to them.

A police officer said the pistol apparently was carried by one of the six IAF officers.

Six IAF officers and a civilian Kifayat Ahmad Ganie were killed when an M-17 IAF chopper crashed in an open field in Garand Kalan village in Budgam on Wednesday morning. (GNS)

DC Budgam handover cheques worth Rs. 4 lakh as relief to Budgam helicopter crash victim family

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DC Budgam handover cheques worth Rs. 4 lakh as relief to Budgam helicopter crash victim family

Budgam, Feb 28, : Deputy Commissioner Budgam Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar today visited family of 20 year old Kifayat Hussain Ganai son of Mohammad Ramzan Ganai, who died in an IAF Mi 17 helicopter crash at village Gariend Kalan in district Budgam on Wednesday and handed over relief cheques of Rs. 4 lakh to them.

The DC was accompanied by ADC Budgam, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, Tehsildar Budgam Nusrat and officials from various other departments.

The DC handed over cheques of Rs. 2 lakh each to Bashir Ahmad Ganai and Afroza, brother and sister of Kifayat as an immediate ex graitia relief under SDRF to the victim family.

The DC met family members, sympathized with them over the loss and assured them that District Administration will make all efforts for providing all possible help to the family.

She said that she will also write to the IAF to help the victim family.

kifayat died when an IAF Mi-17 helicopter crashed in an open field only few hundred metres away from his house on Wednesday.

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