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President UNGA discusses Kashmir issue with Pakistan FM Qureshi

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President UNGA discusses Kashmir issue with Pakistan FM Qureshi

Srinagar

President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Maria Fernanda Espinosa called on Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, reported The Nation.

According to a report published by The Nation, said that the two parties discussed the Kashmir issue as well as other regional matters during the meeting. Espinosa and Pakistan FM Qureshi agreed that the UN is an indispensable platform to maintain peace and find solutions to the issues.

The report said that the foreign minister informed the president of the General Assembly about the situation Jammu and Kashmir and shared his concerns over India’s continued human rights atrocities in the region.

“The implementation of UN Security Council’s resolution should be made a must in the light of the Kashmir issue,” the report quoted Qureshi as having said. “We can only find a solution to world problems through joint efforts.”

“The UNGA president will also meet Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan as well as the representatives of the UN and civil society during her five-day visit,” The Nation reported.

JRL calls for complete shutdown on 21, 25 and 25 in Kashmir parts

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JRL calls for complete shutdown on 21, 25 and 25 in Kashmir parts

Joint Resistance Leadership comprising of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik on Friday has called for a complete shutdown in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Handwara and Kupwara towns on January 21, 25 and 27 respectively.

The spokesman said that shutdown will be observed at Gaw-Kadal and its adjacent areas on January 21, Handwara town on January 25 and Kupwara on January 27.

“The nation of Kashmir is indebted to martyrs who laid down their lives for freedom and resistance leadership pledges to continue this struggle till the achievement of the sacred goal,” said the spokesman.

“The JRL said that congregational prayers meetings will be also held on  January 21 at Gaw-Kadal, and on January 25 and January 27 at Handwara and Kupwara towns respectively,” the spokesman said.

The JRL spokesman said that force on January 21, 1990, opened their guns on peaceful protesters and killed more than 50 innocents within an hour in Gawakadal Srinagar.

“On that fatal day, a crackdown was held at Chota-bazaar, Kani-kadal areas where thousands of men women, children and elderly were subjected to severe torture, torment and humiliation,” they added.

“People from Kursoo Rajbagh to Rawalpora and Kani-kadal to Lal chowk came out on streets against this military crackdown and this people’s protest was showered with bullets near Gaw-Kadal killing many innocents instantly,” said the spokesman.

JRL said that united India during its struggle for freedom against British witnessed only one Jalianwala Bagh massacre but Kashmiris have witnessed dozens of such massacres carried out by Indian forces from 1990.

JRL said that the sole aim of India is to terrorize people of Kashmir through these brutal massacres and put an end to the resistance movement but India failed to do so in past and will fail to do so in future too.

JRL said that in 1990, people of Jammu Kashmir started a people’s revolt against Indian and to crush this people’s resistance, at the orders of Indian political leadership, Indian army and forces started its killing machine and massacred thousands of people in cold blood and this carnage is still going unabated.

JRL said the nation of Kashmir is indebted to martyrs who laid down their lives for freedom and resistance leadership pledges to continue this struggle till the achievement of the sacred goal.

“Days like 21st, 25th and 27th January 1990 remind us of the sacrifices rendered by our dear ones. These are the days for reiteration of our commitment towards the sacred mission and today while recalling these great sacrifices we reiterate our pledge to take forward the task of martyrs till the achievement of the desired goal,” said JRL spokesman in a statement.

“Moreover to honor Gaw-Kadal, Handwara and Kupwara Martyrs, public meetings on local level will also be held at Gaw-Kadal, Handwara and Kupwara in which JRL leaders and activists along with common people will participate and pay homage to great martyrs,” said JRL spokesman in a statement.

Baramulla boy goes missing, family appeals for help

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Baramulla boy goes missing, family appeals for help

A 17-year-old deaf and dumb boy from Bandipayeen village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has gone missing from his home two days ago.

Maisar Ahmad Najar, son of Abdul Rashid Najar of Bandipayeen left home on 16 January, but did not return back, a family member said. “From the past two days, we are searching for him but to nothing avail,” the family member said.

The missing boy is wearing black pheran. The family has appealed people to help them in tracing the boy. If anyone has any information about the boy, may contact on phone numbers; 9797918178, 9622843275

Mirwaiz says Army’s statement ‘extremely unfortunate and inhuman’

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Mirwaiz says Army’s statement ‘extremely unfortunate and inhuman’

Addressing the Friday Congregation at historic Jama Masjid, APHC chairman Mirwaiz termed the statement of army that 2018 was a remarkable year for them in Kashmir as they killed over 250 militants as extremely unfortunate and inhuman. Mirwaiz said it is strange that a well trained armed  force meant to fight another well trained armed force is celebrating and patting its back on killing young men and boys , some as young as 14 ,while some budding intellectuals and academics ,and calling it remarkable! These that they are boasting of killing are not some hard core armed gurellias and terror mongers,  but sentiment driven youth  forced to take to arms as a consequence of severe repression due to forcible control and what they ( youth)feel ,failure of political means to express what is essentially a political demand for self determination. It is simply the intensity of their passion that drives these young boys,  who are poorly trained and starved of ammunition to be able to give a real fight , in this greatly unequal battle to an armed force of a country. And yet these boys do, and give up their precious lives for the cause they hold dear. The pain and loss that all of Kashmir feels at their martyrdom only adds to people’s resolve and pushes more young to join in. Instead of admitting this,  the armed force of a country that prides itself  in the history of its freedom struggle by honouring the likes of Subhas Chander Bose who raised  Indian National Army to fight the British colonial rule , sells the killing of these armed youth as a great achievement to people of India. 

Mirwaiz said that many in Indian army have in their write ups and lectures admitted that J&K is a political problem that has to be resolved as such . 

Mirwaiz said the whole world reiterates that their can be no military solution to the dispute. Mirwaiz said those who are using Militirasation to prolong  the status quo should understand that it comes with a cost and keeps increasing complexities . 

Mirwaiz said that while the incumbent governor has said that Government does not want to kill militants but militancy , if it is so and they are sincere then government should address the cause that is leading these educated and young boys to take to  arms – start a political process in Ernest to address the sentiment behind it and resolve the dispute . It will not only save the lives of our youth but soldiers also , end militarisation and the resultant atrocities that governor sb wants leadership to convey to him,  and end the uncertainty and hostility that the region is hostage to for past 71 years .

Another grenade attack in Kashmir’s Capital

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Another grenade attack in Kashmir’s Capital

Suhail Khan

Yet another greande attack on Kashmir Police in Kahsmir’s capital reported this afternoon.

Reports said that suspected militants this afternoon hurled grenade at Police party at Ghanta Gahr area of busiet market in Kahsmir’s capital.
However no loss of life or injury was reported immediately in the attack.

Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.

Pertinently on Thursday ASI of police, two traffic cops injured in Ragbagh grenade attack.

One held with ammunition in Kupwara

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One held with ammunition in Kupwara

Police Statement 

Police in a statement said that Kupwara police on a credible input arrested an individual and recovered incriminating materials including ammunition from his possession.

Police in Kupwara today intercepted an individual identified as Mohd Aslam Beigh, S/O Nazir Ahmad Beigh R/O Maidanpora Lolab, at a naka check point and upon his personal search, seized one grenade, besides other incriminating material.

The individual has been taken into custody and preliminary investigation suggests that the individual was planning to join a terrorist outfit, and along with other terrorists was planning a terrorist attack in Kupwara area. Initial investigation revealed that he was motivated to turn to terrorism through social media by entities based in Pakistan.

A case FIR No. 6/2019 under relevant sections has been registered in P/S Kupwara in this matter“`.

Pattan Suicide: Family alleges Murder of kin, demands justice

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Pattan Suicide: Family alleges Murder of kin, demands justice

Sajad Hameed

PATTAN, Jan 18 : Family and relatives of Palhallan man who died allegedly after consuming poison at his in-laws house staged a protest demonstration and termed the death as a murder.

Reports said that family and relatives of deceased on early Friday staged a protest demonstration and demanded justice for their kin.

While raising slogans against in- laws of their deceased kin, the protesting family and relatives smell foul in suicide rather they believe that their kin was murdered by his in laws.

They alleged that his In- Laws are responsible and demanded a strict action against those who are involved in the murder of their kin.

The protesting family appealed higher authorities of police to intervene into this matter so that justice will be provided to them.

Pertinently on Thursday
Showkat Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Rasool Dar,a resident of Ghat village Palhallan had visited his in laws residence at Qazipora Tangmarg, where he allegedly consumed poison and was immediately shifted to Sub District Hospital Tangmarg. However, on way to hospital he lost his life.

Police in this regard on Thursday evening took body into custody and had conducted post mortem to verify the actual cause of his death.

As CM tried my best to ensure justice to Asifa: Mehbooba

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As CM tried my best to ensure justice to Asifa: Mehbooba

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SRINAGAR, Jan 17: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said that during her tenure as chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir she tried her best to ensure justice to rape and murder of eight-year-old girl in Kathua.

Taking to Twitter, Mehbooba also lambasted at her former ally in government Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said instead of condemning the gruesome incident, the party lawmakers staged protests in favour of the rapists.

“As a CM I tried my best to ensure justice was done. Can only hope that the accused are punished severely so that no other girl has to endure such pain and trauma,” Mehbooba tweeted. “Today marks a year since the horrific rape & murder of an eight year old girl in Kathua. Sadly, instead of condemning such a gruesome incident, BJP lawmakers staged protests in favour of the rapists. Even a crime like rape was communalised & passions were stoked to justify it,” she said.

On 17 January 2018, the dead body of the nomadic Muslim girl was found in the forests of Rasana village in Kathua district  and subsequently taken into custody by the police to allow an autopsy to be conducted.

Kidnapped a week before, she had been drugged, repeatedly raped and murdered.

According to the investigations of the Crime Branch, the child was killed on January 14. After raping her one last time, the killer had strangled her and bashed her head with a stone, the police said.

A statement released by the police had listed seven individuals who had been arrested and charged over the crime, including four police officers.

Two of the police officers were arrested for attempting to destroy evidence, and also stand accused of accepting money to cover up the incident. One of the accused claimed to be 15 years old, though a medical examination later suggested he was 19.

Sanji Ram, one of the accused, was described by the police as having devised the plan of kidnap and murder.

The chargesheet against the seven adults accused of the crime was filed on 9 April. The accused were charged under Sections 302, 376, 201 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code.

Shah doing well, will be discharged in a day or two: BJP

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Shah doing well, will be discharged in a day or two: BJP

New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) BJP president Amit Shah, who was admitted to AIIMS Wednesday for swine flu treatment, is doing well and will be discharged in a day or two, the party said Thursday. 

“National President of BJP, Amit Shah ji, is doing well. He will be discharged in a day or two. Thanks everyone for your good wishes!” the party’s media head and Rajya Sabha member Anil Baluni said. 

Shah had informed people about his illness Wednesday in a tweet. He was diagnosed with swine flu. 

A team of doctors are monitoring his condition under the supervision of AIIMS director Randeep Guleria, the hospital had said.

‘250 militants killed, 54 arrested, 4 surrendered last year’

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‘250 militants killed, 54 arrested, 4 surrendered last year’

MS Nazki  

SRINAGAR, Jan 17: A top army commander on Thursday described 2018 as “remarkable year” for government forces, saying that more than 250 militants were killed, 54 others were arrested and four others surrendered in Kashmir Valley.  

“The year 2018 has been a remarkable year for armed forces on the security front. As per the record of last ten years, army along with other forces have neutralized many militants. Many militants have surrendered under pressure and many others were arrested alive,” said Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GoC Northern Command told reporters after inaugurating Kalai Bridge constructed by Border Roads Organization.

“More than 250 militants were killed, 54 others arrested and four others have surrendered,” he said, adding, “This speaks about the strength of our security establishment,” the officer told GNS.

He said that the army was giving “befitting reply” to Pakistan army along the Line of Control whenever there were instances of any ceasefire violation or snipping.

“As per wireless and other intercepts, Pakistan army and militants suffered a huge loss in our retaliatory action.”

The Kalai Bridge spans over Suran River and connects Kalai area to Chandak area in Poonch district. During the inaugural function, the Army Commander addressed the gathering of Army, GREF and local residents and said that the Kalai bridge is an important milestone towards enhancing the road communication in the area.  “The bridge is an important strategic asset as it enhances the movement of military equipment and troops in a faster time frame,” he said. The Indian Army and BRO have been working towards infrastructure development in the remote and far-flung areas and improving the road connectivity, he said.

 “The bridge will reduce traffic congestion in the city and ease out inconvenience caused to the people specially those moving towards Budha Amarnath Shrine in Mandi as it reduces the travelling time considerably.”

The Army Commander appreciated the contribution of the District Administration for their support and cooperation during the construction of the bridge. 

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