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SRINAGAR FEBRUARY. 19 :

In order to promote adventure tourism activities and to uncover new tourist destinations in remote and far-flung areas of north Kashmir, the Director Tourism Kashmir Dr. G N Itoo on Friday flagged off 4×4 Extreme Terrain Expedition for north Kashmir here at  Royal Springs Golf Course.
A group of 13 expert expeditions will cover North Kashmir’s off road places including Kupwara, Tangdhar, Keran, Macchil, Watlab, Farkiya Gali, Zardara Gali and other remote places during the expedition known as “Across Shamshabadi” from February 19 to March 01, 2021. The expeditions will drive 4×4 vehicles on difficult terrains and explore beautiful lesser known places in North Kashmir.
The expedition is being organized by Wander Beyond Boundaries (WBB) in association with Department of Tourism, CEAT and Terrain Fit.
Speaking on the occasion, the Director Tourism Kashmir said that the department is making all out efforts to promote the all faces of tourism in Kashmir to lure the maximum visitors. He observed that Kashmir is an all season destination offering visitors not only mesmerizing beauty of its natural landscape, its perennial revisers and lakes, gardens and meadows, mountains and valleys, forests and wildlife but also diversity of tourism products with its adventure potential.
Dr. Itoo hoped that this expedition will be a live experience to see life in these remote areas and will also explore new tourist destinations on the tourism map besides creating avenues for local employability. He said the expedition is part of Department’s promotional campaign for promoting tourism.
While expressing their views, the participants said that they have visited a number of tourist places across Kashmir and they want to introduce uncovered beauty to the world and meet the people to know about the culture besides exchange the thoughts with them to experience the beauty and diversity of Kashmir. 
Secretary, Royal Spring Golf Course, Mr. Javaid Bakshi, Deputy Director Tourism, Mr. Ahsan-ul Haq Chisti and other concerned were present on the occasion.

Warns Mainstream Leaders Against ‘instigating’ People On Fake News, Rumours

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SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 19 :

Police have devised strategy regarding the upcoming summer, Inspector general of Police Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar said on Friday.

Addressing reporters here, the top police officer of Kashmir also warned mainstream leaders with “necessary action” irrespective of stature if they according to him try “instigating people on fake new or rumours”.

“As regards summer, police is ready. Some ten days ago, we sat here with officers from across Kashmir and devised a strategy. What planning we have, we won’t disclose it but we are ready,” Kumar said as per a GNS correspondent.

“We took into consideration the possibilities and what is required to be done has been worked out and we will handle it (situation),” he said, adding, “Leaders of some mainstream political parties are trying to instigate people on the basis of rumours. I want to request, appeal them, not to instigate people on the basis of fake news. No matter how big a leader, we have prepared dossiers and are bringing every activity on the record. If need arise we will take action also,” he said.

Referring to filing of case against under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against National Conference leader Hilal Lone, the IGP said: “You can see the video in which he says he will train the militants. If UAPA is not filed against him then against whom it should be filed.”

Regarding registering of cases under UAPA against family members of a youth killed recently in an “encounter” at Lawaypora Srianagar, the police officer said that the Act makes it clear cut if anybody raises anti-India, ant-country or any anti-state or talk about succession, Act will be invoked.

“If somebody takes out protest for demanding body, FIR will not be lodged but Act makes it clear cut if anybody raises anti-India, ant-country or any anti-state or talk about succession, Act will be invoked.”

Regarding Pazalpora IEd blast earlier this month, the police officer said a militant— Hidayatallah of Pulwama who was arrested in Jammu recently—has confessed that it was done by a militant from Bijbhera. “We are after him. (GNS)

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AWANTIPORA, FEBRUARY 19:

Police Station Awantipora received information that two Tavera vehicles with same registration number are plying on the National Highway.

On this information a special naka was established at Awantipora market and both vehicles were seized.

Accordingly the owner of the both vehicle namely
Parvaiz Ahmad Sofi S/O Showkat Ahmad Sofi R/O Awantipora has been arrested.

Case FIR no. 25/2021 under relevant sections of law registered in Police Station Awantipora.

Further investigation into the matter is going on.

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SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 19 :

Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday directed Senior Superintendent of Police, Crime Branch Kashmir, to ensure within three months completion of investigation into a case involving fraudulent withdrawing of Rs. 20,34,634 against non-existent works by PHE officials, leading to the denial of potable water supply to hundreds of people in Handwara area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district in 2014.

Disposing of a Public Interest Litigation, a bench of Justices Ali Mohammad Magrey and Vinod Chatterji Kou directed the SSP to file challan before the competent court of law within the period.

“On consideration of the matter and in terms of order passed on 15th of December 2014, the Court had sought status report from the Senior Superintendent of Police Crime Branch, Srinagar, about the investigation of case FIR No. 91/2014, which was earlier registered at Police Station, Handwara and thereafter transferred to Crime Branch, Srinagar,” the court observed in an order, a copy of which lies GNS.

The Court had also sought status report about the departmental enquiry initiated against the delinquent officials.

A status report of the investigation in the FIR as also about the inquiry conducted by the department was filed subsequently by the officers concerned.

“It is seen from status report filed by the Senior Superintendent of Police that several persons fraudulently and dishonestly have withdrawn an amount of Rs. 20,34,634/- against non-existent works in the PHE Division Handwara. Some of the officers were arrested and placed under suspension,” the court said, adding, “Perusal of the record reveals that Finance Department vide letter dated 27th of October, 2016, has also directed the Director General Audit and Inspection to conduct special audit of the PHE Division Handwara w.e.f. 2006. Status report filed by the Commissioner/Secretary to Government Irrigation and Flood Control Department, reveals that the inquiry has been expediated and is in the process of conclusion.”

The Director, General, Audit and Inspection, the court observed, has also submitted report to the Government for taking action.

“The respondents (government functionaries) are on record to guarantee supply of safe drinking water to the public as per their requirement. It has been highlighted that in most of the areas safe drinking water is supplied as per the scheme of the Government of India and Government of Jammu Kashmir.”

The court closed the PIL, observing that it was satisfied with the investigation of the matter, the inquiry conducted by the Government as also supply of safe drinking water to the public in Handwara.

“Commissioner/Secretary to Government, Jal Shakti Department (PHE), shall take departmental proceedings to its logical conclusion by adherence to rules and regulations in vogue and pass appropriate orders,” the court said, adding, “Chief Engineer, PHE Department, Kashmir shall ensure that safe drinking water is supplied to the areas of PHE Division, Handwara, which is not covered in terms of the scheme in vogue.” (GNS)

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 19 :

The Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) Friday presented Baramulla resident before the Court of 3rd Additional Munsif Srinagar, who is involved in multiple cases for duping youth on the pretext of providing them government jobs.

“The CBK presented Manzoor Hussain Qadri, son of Late Ghulam Hassan Qadri of Poshwani Tehsil Pattan District Baramulla before the Hon’ble Court of 3rd Additional Munsif Srinagar in case under FIR number 36/2014 under section 420, 467, 468, 120-B RPC,” a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

“The accused was wanted in multiple cases for having grabbed huge amounts from a large number of youth, on the pretext of providing them government jobs. He has been remanded to Crime Branch Kashmir’s custody by Hon’ble Court of 3rd Additional Munsif Srinagar,” it said.

Pertinently, the accused was also wanted in cases of similar nature filed at Crime Branch Jammu and was transferred from Jammu to Srinagar by Crime Branch Kashmir after getting arrested in Jammu—(KNO)

_19 Exam Centres Established for 36717 Aspirants_

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BARAMULLA, FEBRUARY 19:

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Mohammad Aijaz Asad today chaired a meeting with concerned departments in order to review the arrangements put in place for the conduct of JKSSRB Class IV examinations scheduled on 27th, 28th of February and on Ist March.

On the occasion, a comprehensive discussion on the subject was held wherein it was informed that 36717 aspirants are going to appear in these exams for which 19 exam centres have been established across the district. 

During the review, it was informed by JKSSRB Zonal officer that this is the first ever exam being conducted by the Recruitment Board for Class IV posts. DC urged upon  the Departments to work in coordination and cohesion for conducting the exams smoothly and peacefully. DC further directed to make all the requisite arrangements well in advance adding that necessary training shall be imparted to the duty staff. 

Moreover, DC said that one observer and one duty magistrate shall be appointed for each centre so that exam is conducted in a smooth and transparent manner. The meeting was also informed that GAD has appointed ADC Baramulla as the general observer for the said exam. 

It is worth here to mention that, DC has issued an order wherein Deputy Chief Education Officer Balbir Singh was appointed as the Nodal Officer who shall liaise with various stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the exam. The Nodal officer shall constitute a Whatsapp Group for ensuring proper coordination among all the Departments and JKSSRB.

DC Announces ₹80,000 as immediate cash Assistance out of Red Cross

BARAMULLA, FEBRUARY 19:

In order to provide immediate assistance to the fire victims of Hakapatheri Boniyar whose residential houses were gutted in the fire incident, District Administration Baramulla has provided immediate relief among the victims. The relief, apart from some essential commodities, include more than three dozen blankets, tents, stoves and other relief items of daily use.

In this connection, a team of officers headed by Tehsildar Boniyar Peer Zahid Ahmad visited the spot where 03 residential houses were gutted in the fire during the intervening night of 18th and 19th February 2021 and to assess the damages due to the fire incident.

Meanwhile, the DC also announced cash relief of Rs 80,000 for the affected families out of the district Red Cross fund. Further DC said that Ex-gratia Relief as admissible under Rules shall also be provided to the affected families . 

People of the area have appreciated the prompt  response of district administration and expressed gratitude for providing the immediate relief.

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SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 19 :

Government on Friday promoted two IPS officers of J&K cadre to DGP rank with effect from January 1 this year.

According to an order issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of J&K and Ladakh, the 1991-batch IPS officers, R R Swain and A K Choudhary were promoted to the DGP rank with the approval of the Competent Authority. (GNS)

SRINAGAR FEBRUARY 19 :

On specific intelligence, a Naka was established during the night intervening between 16/17, Feb 2021 and a vehicle bearing registration Number JK01AL-6822 was intercepted by the Qazigud & Mir Bazar Police Parties.

In which Five Personswere found travelling, among them three persons namely Abdul Qayoom Guroo S/O Mohd Shafi Guroo, Aarif Ahmad Guroo S/O Mohd Shafi Guroo, Hilal Ahmad Dar S/O Ghulam Ahmad Dar all are the residents of Rabitar Shadipora Ganderbal taking advantage of darkness flee from Spot however two Persons namely, Imtiyaz Ahmad Guroo S/O Gulzar Ahmad Guroo and Mohd Yaseen Sofi S/O Abdul Salam Sofi both the residents of Rabitar Shadipora Ganderbal were apprehended tactfully.
While questioning, the Duo confessed that they are Burglars and were going to Hiller Qazigund for Burglary purpose and also confessed that they are involved in many Burglaries at various locations in district Kulgam and at various other spots in other districts of south Kashmir and central Kashmir.
They further disclosed about the modus operandi of Burglary and the disposal of Looted Gold Ornaments, as the stolen gold was being sold to Zum Zum Ornaments Owned By Shabaz Ahmad of Sultanpora and Star Gold (Baramulla & Sultanpora) owned by Aabid Abass a resident of Sultanpora and was further sharpened into Gold Biscuits by a person namely Vikas R/O Maharashtra A/P Sultanpora who is evading arrest.
The investigation of the Case FIR No. 299/2020 U/S 457, 380, 411, 420 IPC of Police Station Qazigund is going on and so far, 60 Gold Ornaments worth Lakhs have been recovered and Four persons have been arrested Searches are going on to nab the other culprits of the instant case and more recoveries are expected.

Says both attackers identified; docs tried their best to save two cops, but couldn’t; The incident will help us to work with more dedication; will go for security review to plug loopholes, policemen were unarmed

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SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 19 :

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range Vijay Kumar said that two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants including a local carried out the attack in which two policemen were killed at Baghat area of Barzulla in Srinagar on Friday and that both attackers have been identified.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a wreath laying ceremony of two slain cops at DPL Srinagar, the IGP said that two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants including a foreign militant and a local who has been identified as Saqib, carried out the Baghat attack. “The two policemen were on a routine duty and were at a shop to buy something. They were fired from the back. They were totally unarmed,” IGP Kumar said as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)

He said that both the attackers will be tracked down soon. “Doctors at the hospital tried their best to save the two injured cops but couldn’t,” the IGP said adding that the incident will help the cops to work with more dedication and take extra precautions. “We will go for a security review and plug the loopholes. Had the policemen with weapons, perhaps they would have retaliated,” the IGP said.

Asked if a civilian has been detained at Baghat area, the Kashmir police chief said that nobody has been detained or arrested. “May be someone has been detained for routine questioning,” he said and paid rich tributes to the slain cops Suhail Ahmed and Muhammad Yousuf, residents of Ashmuqam, Anantnag and Zurhama, Kupwara—(KNO)