SRINAGAR, WEDNESDAY, 28 ZUL HIJJAH 1433 AH ; 14 NOVEMBER  2012

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12^th batch of 269 Hajis received at Srinagar Airport

            SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 13: As many as 269 Haj pilgrims comprising of 156 male and 113 female after performing Haj Bait-ul-Ullah returned from Saudi Arabia this morning.

            The Haj pilgrims were received at Srinagar International Airport by Director, Airport Authority of India, Executive Officer, State Haj Committee, Srinagar and district administration Budgam, besides officers of civil and police departments.

Muharram arrangements finalized

Akhoon, Ruhullah direct div adm to gear up for smooth conduct of processions

One kg sugar additional quota announced for Shia dominated areas

            SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 13: Minister for Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution and Transport, Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon today directed divisional administration of Kashmir Valley to put in all possible efforts for ensuring smooth and peaceful Muharram by providing essential commodities, power and drinking water supply, medicare, firewood and other basic needs to the people particularly Shia dominated areas of the region.

            The Minister was addressing a divisional level officers meeting here today, attended by Additional Commissioner, Kashmir, Qadri Hafizullah, Director Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Mir, Joint Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Mr. Fayaz Ahmad, Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Mr. Bukhari, Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir, Mr. Anees Ahmad, Superintending Engineer Drainage Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Er. Fida Hussain and representatives of various Shia Associations of the Valley.

            The Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Science & Technology, Aga Syed Ruhallah was also present on the occasion.

            Mr. Akhoon announced one Kg sugar additional quota for Shia dominated areas of the Valley.

            He directed for market checking so that profiteers are not allowed to overcharge consumers while purchasing essential commodities during the auspicious occasion of Muharram.

            Aga Ruhullah on this occasion said that under the directions of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah, all the Deputy Commissioners have been provided required funds as per past practice for making arrangements for smooth conduct of Muharram-ul-Harram. He asked officers to gear up their men and machinery to provide necessary infrastructure and other necessary facilities to people particularly living in Shia dominated areas of the Valley.

            Representatives of Shia community present in the meeting put forth various demands and appealed for fulfilling aspirations of people.

            The dignitaries assured that Government will leave no stone unturned in providing all necessary amenities to people so that the holy month of Muharram particularly the auspicious days pass smoothly and people are satisfied with the arrangements made by Government functionaries.

Govt committed for fulfillment demands of public: Peerzada

            ANANTNAG, NOVEMBER 13: Present coalition Government has kept no stone unturned in fulfilling the commitments made with the public and the problems being faced by the public.

            While addressing public meetings at Narsangad, Kharpora and Panzgam village of Kokernag constituency, the Minister for Public Enterprises, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed today said that more attention is directed to the key sectors like education, health care, power, drinking water and to construction of road project.

            The Minister said on the occasion that in Education sector, 124 Primary Schools have been upgraded to Middle standard, 8 Middle Schools to High Schools, 16 High Schools upgraded to Higher Secondary level under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and RMSA schemes respectively in the constituency, besides establishing two Degree Colleges one at Larnoo and other at Kokernag. For the two Degree Colleges work has been started and Rs. 20 crores have been earmarked the College.

            The Minister also said that modern Sub District Hospital, Kokernag has been completed with an estimated cost of Rs. 19 crores for which the work for central heating system is in progress for which Rs. 4.50 crores have been released already.

            Various deputations from the villages apprised the Minister about some grievances and problems pertaining to improvement of HT, LT poles, ration, timber, repair of lanes and drains, drinking water and issuance of solar lights to the uncovered habitations.

            The Minister assured the deputationists for mitigating their problems and issued order to the concerned departments for early action.

            The Minister announced for release of Rs. 3 lakh for the improvement of HT, LT and poles in Kharpora village.

Sagar inspected the construction work on Zaina Kadal bridge

            SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 13: The Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar today conducted an extensive tour of Srinagar city to oversee the status of the various development works.

            The Minister was accompanied by officers of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Power Development Department, R&B, Irrigation and Flood Control departments.

            The Minister while inspecting the pace of work on the restoration of the old Zaina Kadal bridge on heritage pattern directed the officers to expedite the work as soon as possible. He also visited the historic tomb of Budshah and directed the concerned authorities to carry out beautification of the area and its catchments.

The Minister also directed the officers of Irrigation and Flood Control to carry out the ongoing beautification of the river Jhelum on a fast track basis.

            He said that the river is the life line of the city and we have to ensure that it is maintained in consonance it with the ecological parameters.

            The Minister also inspected the pace of work on KZP and Syed Mirak Shah road projects and directed the concerned to ensure that these are completed within the stipulated time period.

            Mr. Sagar also paid visit of Government Gousia Hospital Khanyar and inspected the functioning of the Hospital. He directed the hospital authorities to work with dedication and attend the ailing humanity with care and affection.

Kabra Visits Public Sector nursery Saffron at Allowpora

37 hectares have been brought under Saffron Corm Production

            SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 13:- Commissioner Secretary Agriculture Production Department, Shaleen Kabra visited Seed Multiplication Farm Allowpora, Shopian and inspected various activities going on in the farm.

            During the inspection, he was informed that the farm has a cultivable area of around 60 hectares out of which 52 hectares are to be utilized for development of Public Sector Nursery for Saffron Corm production under National Mission Saffron.  37 hectares have so far been covered and remaining 15 hectares will be developed in the next financial year, he was informed.

            He was also informed that two Production wells have been dug under the Mission and work on laying of Sprinkle Irrigation system is in progress of which 4 hectares have already been covered under Macro Irrigation besides a Saffron Corm handling unit has been constructed and machinery in the form of Weeders and Tractors has also been provided under the Mission.

            Mr Kabra was informed that the farm was also being utilized for production of Foundation seeds of Paddy, Maize, Oilseed and Oats.  Around 400 quintals of Oats seed, 50 quintals of Oilseed were produced in the Rabi season and around 200 quintals of Paddy and 75 quintals of Maize(C6,C8) seed are expected in the Kharief season.

            A part of farm is also being utilized for cultivation of Lavender and Bulgarian Rose for promotion of Aromatic Plant Cultivation.

            Commissioner Secretary advised the farm management to prepare a comprehensive report of the farm indicating its inputs requirement and output expectation so that the farm is evaluated for cost benefit analysis as a business unit. He directed the farm management to ensure adequate farm management practices in particular to the area under Saffron Cultivation so that it serves as Model Farm to train and impart extension education to farmers.

            Director Agriculture Kashmir Dr Farooq A. Lone, Joint Director Inputs Khursheed Kasba and other officers of the department accompanied him during his visit.

Political tug of war begins over LC elections candidature

Major political players’ shortlist candidates

Soz to consult high command for finalizing names

PDP to decide shortly, NC already mulling names

Srinagar Nov 13 (VOS): Major players in the state’s political arena have resumed activity in view of the upcoming elections to 4 vacant seats of Legislative Council under Panchayat quota, due for polls on December, 3. Different aspiring candidates are believed to be working overtime to bag respective candidatures of their respective parties, in a bid to win membership to the State Legislative Council.

State Congress Chief, Saifuddin Soz is shortly leaving for Delhi with a panel of members, to consult the Congress High Command on finalization of candidates for the LC elections. “I have arrived in Srinagar and will be leaving for consultation to Delhi after which we will announce our candidates”, Soz told VOS over phone.

Sources in the state Congress maintain that senior politicians Gulam Nabi Monga and Abdul Rashid Paddar are in contention for the Kashmir seat whileas Mangat Ram Sharma and Mula Ram are being considered for the Jammu seat of the Legislative Council.

Pertinently, the coalition coordination committee (CC) on Monday had constituted two committees for deciding modalities for LC elections. “The committees have been given responsibility for coordinating and we will ensure best results in the elections”, said senior Congress leader and Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand.

One of the the two committees set up by the coalition is lead by Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ali Muhammad Sagar, with Choudhary M Ramzan, Peerzada Muhammad Syed and G A Mir as its other members.

The other committee is led by Tara Chand with SS Salathia, Ajay Sadhotra and Ravindra Sharma as its members.

Meanwhile, sources told VOS that the National Conference has also shortlisted its probable candidates for the LC polls. “Names of Showkat Ahmad Ganai, Ali Mohammad Dar and Ratan Lal Gupta are under active consideration”, the sources added.

Opposition Peoples Democratic Party is also believed to have zeroed in on some names for contesting the elections. Saifuddin Bhat, Pir Mohammad Hussain and Gh Mohiuddin Sofi are being said to be major contenders for the candidature to fight the elections.

However, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, who has left for Delhi said: “Within next 2 or 3 days, we will decide and announce the names of candidates”, she told VOS.

Meanwhile, PDF Chairman and former Minister, Hakim Yasin said names of candidates by the so called 3^rd front will be decided in a meeting scheduled for Wednesday.

The Panthers Party, according to sources, has framed a 9 member panel for finalizing the names of four candidates to contest the LC polls.

“Prominent among them are Muhammd Maqbool Malik, Dr Iqbal, Masood Andrabi and Abdul Rashid Ganie”, the sources said. (VOS)

Wanted provisions of 73^rd amendment only, no change in Congress’ position: Soz

“Coalition agrees on monthly honorauium, insurance cover to panchs, sarpanchs”

Srinagar Nov 13 (VOS): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Prof. Saifuddin Soz has denounced the reports that his party had diluted its stands on the 73^rd amendment of Indian constitution.

“The J&K PCC had at no point of time suggested adoption of 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India. We had all along emphasized that since 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India enshrines several measures necessary for empowerment of Panchayat institutions, these provisions need to be incorporated into the Panchayat Act of the State”, said Soz in a statement to VOS.

He said the Congress had stressed that the question of incorporation of the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India would be decided through consensus between the Coalition Partners.

“As is known to the general public, the Elections to the Block Development Councils were postponed for a short time( 1-1 ½ Months), so that the Congress Party would go into the question of incorporation of  certain provisions of the 73rd Amendments and come up with a comprehensive paper on this question”

He said a committee has been constituted by him on the matter during the Coalition Coordination Committee meeting on Monday. “I am confident that the Congress Party will be table to place its recommendation in this behalf at the next meeting of the NC _ INC Coordination Committee which is going to be held next week”.

Meanwhile, the NC- INC Coordination Committee has come to an understanding that the Coalition Govt should take all measures to make Sarpanchs and Panchs feel safe and secure.

He said the coalition partners had reached an understanding that Sarpanchs and Panchs should get a monthly honorarium. “Another element of the understanding is that the Sarpanchs and Panchs shall be given an insurance cover. The premium  for which will be paid by the J&K Govt”, he added. (VOS)

Bilkees Akther Case:

Correct interpretation of Quran, Hadith my sole aim: Kirmani

‘Maintenance is right of divorced woman’

‘Islam gives more rights to women than other religions’

Srinagar, Nov 13 (VOS): Asserting that Islam has given more rights to women than any other religion, retired High Court judge, Justice Bashir Ahmad Kirmani said his intention behind filing an application for rehearing of the Bilkees Akhter divorce case is to arrive at correct interpretation of Quran and hadith in view of the case.

“The case involves the basic interpretation in the light of Qur’an and Ahadees. I’ve not touched the question of maintenance of the divorced women. Maintenance is the right of the divorced women”, said Kirmani while talking to VOS.

“Islam has directed the man to give with open heart to the women every thing that possible for the man to give her at the time of divorce”, he added.

 He said that the divorced women’s rights under Shairyat cannot be ignored or violated.

Kirmani said he has advised the Bar Association to constitute a penal of senior advocates to defend the review and proper interpretation of Quran in the court.

“I wish to have healthy and strong point of view from the both sides to help the court to reach at the correct decision. Let us put our views and opinions before the court of law. I’ll not plead with the strong intention that the judgment is inappropriate and I’ve also told it in the court of law that the both parties have to plead before the court in a healthy way to help the court to see the correct interpretation”, he said.

“In the case (Bilques case), I’ve not touched the ‘maintenance issue’ but have prayed for the revision of the court decision which has interpreted the Qur’an and Ahadees out of context. My objections are not against the maintenance issue but about the conditions of divorce”, he added.

Speaking about the judgment, he said that intention of the Honorable Judge might be to make it difficult for man to divorce her wife, “but it (Divorce) should not be made so difficult that the life of a person would become hell”.

“Qur’an is the primary source of the shairat law and marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc have to be decided under the shariat law”, said Kirmani.

Kirmani while talking to VOS said that the significant decrease in the cases of divorce will be seen in near future. “Today half the earning of one’s lifetime is spent while entering into the contract of marriage and if it comes to divorce the remaining earning of the life has to be spent at that time. Such a situation will make people think twice before divorcing someone”, added Kirmani. (VOS)

City people don’t need lessons from PDP: Sagar

“They stopped works, recruitments during their rule”

Accusing the People Democratic Party (PDP) of misleading people by making false statement regarding development in Sirnagar city, senior National Conference leader, Ali Muhammad Sagar said the city people don’t need lessons from PDP.

“People of Srinagar know who has done what for them. It is surprising that those who completely neglected city during their tenure are making such claims. They should refrain from statement which are irresponsible and misleading”, Sagar told VOS on Tuesday.

The NC leader was responding to recent statements of PDP leadership, where they had accused the National Conference of ignoring the Srinagar city.

Sagar said the PDP had forgotten the city during their regime and stopped work on many developmental projects in Srinagar.

“Work on Mirakh shah road, Rambagh to Lal chowk flyover and scores of other major developmental projects was stopped by the PDP. They did not even spend on paisa on Rs 1200 crore Brari Nambla Project. Funds worth crores were left unspent under Asian Development Fund by them”, Sagar said.

“I ask them about important buildings gutted in 90s, which they never bothered to rebuild. “Information building, Lala Ruk hotel, TRC buildings etc are the examples which they forgot. We started work on all these projects”, he added.

Sagar also accused the PDP of overlooking the city while conducting recruitments to various government jobs. “They stopped recruitment in city and distributed the posts at other places”, he said. (VOS)

OIC invites Mirwaiz for 39^th Council of Foreign Minister’s Conference

Srinagar Nov 13 (VOS): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has invited Hurriyat (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for the 39th OIC Council of Foreign Minister’s Conference to be held in Djibouti on November 17.

General Secretary OIC, kemal Akmeludin Augloo formally invited Mirwaiz on behalf of OIC and republic of Djibouti to participate in the 39th conference, said a Hurriyat spokesperson in a statement issued here.

“However, due to already planned busy schedule, Mirwaiz would not be able to attend the conference”, he added.

Meanwhile, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq along with the Hurriyat delegation including Moulvi Abbas Ansari, Prof Abdul Gani Bhat, Bilal Gani lone, and Agha Syed Hassan Al Moosvi Al Safvi have met the Pakistan High Commisoner, Salman Basheer and apprised him about the current situation in Kashmir.

“The delegation talked about gross human rights violations being committed by troops in Kashmir and putting gag and restrictions on religious and political activities of people. After a detailed discussion with Pak High Commissioner, the delegation, as planned, returned to Srinagar on Tuesday”, the spokesperson said.

Police solves Eidgah burglary case in 72 hours

“Two arrested, stolen articles recovered”

Srinagar Nov 13 (VOS): With the arrest of two accused, Police on Tuesday solved a theft case involving 18 lakh rupees within 72 hours, while efforts are on to arrest the other accused persons evading arrest.

Sources told VOS that burglars, during the intervening night of 6^th and 7^th November, had stolen Kashmiri Shawls from the Zaaz Trading Corporation at Firdous Colony Eidgah. Subsequently, owner of the showroom Sajad Ahmad Zaz had filed a written complaint at the Police Chowki Noorbagh. “Police in this regard had registered an FIR 125/12 under section 379 (Theft) and initiated investigation’, Sources said.

Talking to VOS, SDPO M. R Gunj Dawood Ahmad confirmed the occurrence of theft in the Showroom. “We registered the case and the special team was set up to investigate the case to bring the culprits to the justice”, said Dawood.

He said the case was solved within 72 hours times, with arrest of two accused persons and recovery of stolen property in their possession.  However the officer declined to name those arrested on the pretext that it could hamper further investigations into the case.

“More arrests are expected and further investigation in the case would reveal more facts and faces”, said Dawood. “There are evidences before us that indicate it is a gang of persons involved in theft cases”, he added.

When asked what the Police was doing to arrest the persons evading arrest, “Law will not allow them to play hide and seek. They will be behind the bars within no time’, he replied.

Various social and commercial groups along with the people of the area and aggrieved person have appreciated the quick and timely action of the Police. (VOS)

Sonwar residents protest escalated electricity bills

Stage sit-in, raise slogans outside CM’s residence

Srinagar Nov 13 (VOS): The electricity crisis in valley Tuesday knocked the door of State Chief minister Omar Abdullah when a group of protestors raised slogans against the Power Works Department (PWD) in front of CM’s residence at Gupakar Road here.

Protestors told VOS that the PDD is not providing electricity supply to the consumers as per schedule in the Sonwar area. They accused the department of making electricity bills as per their discretion instead of the actual consumption of electricity.

“I’ve received a bill charging 1700 rupees which is not what our domestic consumption is”, said Sameer Ahmad a resident of Sonwar. He alleged that the department had sent escalated bills by exaggerating electricity charges for the month of October.

 “CM was present inside his residence but didn’t come out to listen to us, however, the Assistant Executive Engineer of our area was called who assured us of correcting the records of bills”, said Rasheed Ahmad.

Protesters alleged that there is no accountability in the PDD and the officials are negligent in performing their official duties.

“If authorities fail to correct the errors in electricity bills we’ll come on streets on Sunday and block the road from Batwara to Dalgate”, threatened the angry protesters. (VOS)

Srinagar’s development a matter of frustration for PDP: NC

‘Mufti creating urban-rural divide among people’

Srinagar Nov 13: The National Conference today lambasted the PDP for issuing wrong figures, imaginary stats and utter lies about Srinagar while accusing them of creating  division between Rural and urban Kashmir.

“The gerontocratic politician, in a classic instance of hoodwinking the gullible by negative campaigning, has pointed out to the alleged paucity of infrastructure in Srinagar city, and scurrilously alleging that Srinagar city is the swing factor that allows the National Conference to come to power and the old intriguer has rattled off a few figures and stats in support of his wildly overboard and delusional allegations” National Conference Spokesman Tanvir Sadiq today said in a statement adding “Mufti Sahib once again flaunting a piece of paper and distorting facts”

“These tricks are to sow division and discord in the Kashmiri society and polity, deepening the urban rural fissures” adding “he is now trying to deceive and ingratiate himself with the city and urban dwellers of Kashmir” said Tanvir adding “Should we believe the same PDP and their leaders who almost shifted the secretariat from Srinagar, stalled the urban reform bill to ensure the GOI does not release the funds”

“Srinagar and now the whole of Kashmir will never trust him as everyone has realized PDP’s game plan and agenda. Mufti, Mehbooba, Beigh are divisive, diversionary, foul and negative” said Sadiq

 “By hallow slogans,  mere tours of the city with a handful of sycophants doesn’t give you development but commitment does” Tanvir said “as actions speak louder than words and the National Conference under the leadership of Omar Abdullah is developing Srinagar like never before” adding “Mufti talks about election boycott in 8 seats of Srinagar city and says that we form government on that basis; let me remind him if his age stop’s him from reading facts that 20 other seats our party won are from other rural areas of the state” adding “In Jammu region alone we came second in 15 seats and lost with few votes”

Castigating Peoples Democratic Party for nurturing falsehood and unleashing unfounded propaganda, the Spokesman said that PDP has a homework now carved for itself, and that is to circulate false rumors and publish concocted stories. Tanvir said "The PDP and its ilk indulge in machination to create a situation conducive for grabbing power but they ultimately fail”

 “Mufti’s double standards and double game-saying one thing to the people of Srinagar and another set of things to the Rural- has been exposed and his dream of ever coming to power will only remain unfulfilled but turn into his worst nightmare” said Tanvir adding “People can see through Mufti’s agenda which is complete fragmentation of Kashmiri society, polity and politics”

“Mufti’s and his party are amongst those people who always have been inimical to the interests of Kashmiris and especially Srinagarites and always has been a self –promoter”, “All these leaders can go to any length to promote themselves, even his daughter had been doing so ever since she had been shredding crocodiles tears for all those who they and their regime killed”.

“The people of Kashmir are intelligent and can separate wheat from the chaff and see through the nefarious designs of people like Mufti’s and now Beigh who is now emerging as a parallel power centre in PDP, sidelining Mehbooba”

“There confusion, frustration is obvious because half of their legislators are deserting them” said Tanvir “Leave Srinagar they will be wiped out in both South Kashmir as well as North Kashmir and people will show them their place” he added,

Reiterating the party commitment to ensure overall development and progress including a political settlement of the state Tanvir said “We will always jealously ensure equitable development of entire state of Jammu and Kashmir and guard against any encroachment on this. It is upto the people to see with whom their real interests lie”

While highlighting the historic steps taken by the Omar Abdullah Government the NC Spokesman said “The amount of development works is a matter of frustration for Mufti’s they can’t see the holistic development going in and around the city and somehow want to halt the progress” said Tanvir

“The 24 crore project on a 2 km stretch to develop craft bazaars, retail outlets, refreshment kiosks, production centers and battery operated cars is another hallmark towards developing the city and even the success of Sangarmal Mall” he said

“The four lane expressway at a cost of Rs. 243.6 cr from Dalgate to Rambagh, completion of Rainawari hospital, 200-bed paediatric hospital at Dewan Bagh, 250 bed maternity hospital and the 161 crore super specialty hospital is nearing completion” said Tanvir.

“Syed Mirak Shah road, Zadibal to Pandach road, Zaina kadal Bridge, Zero Bridge, Habba Kadal Bridge, construction of Makhdoom Sahib Community Hall, Rangil Water Supply Scheme, lighting of public parks. He said that Dalgate Bridge at a cost of Rs.1338 lakh. The commercial complex near Exhibition ground-Jahangir Chowk is coming at a cost of Rs. 48.93 crore and Rs. 410 crore have been spent so far. The road from Qamarwari to Narbal is being made at the cost of 16 cr. The Tagore Hall is coming at a cost of Rs. 216 lakh. The construction of wholesale market, household industry and institutional facilities is coming up at the cost of 140 c for which 1,491 Kanals has been identified.

“Installation of Traffic Light, construction of flyovers, bridges, newly proposed Tahzeeb Mehal, conservation of Dal and Nigeen lakes, development of Museums, Cultural centers, Amusement parks, TRC, River transport in Jhelum, stadiums” said Tanvir “With the inauguration of Chuntkul bridge, Hyderpora flyover,  and around a dozen more bridges in progress at a cost of 40 crore in addition to the 356 crore Jehangir Chowck flyover has already given sleepless night to our adversaries hence the frustration” he added

Didn’t have know-how of Hurriyat’s Pak Visit: Shah

Srinagar, Nov 13 (VOS): Reacting to the statement of Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq carried by local newspapers, where he had said that Democratic Freedom Party Chairman Shabir Ahmad Shah was in the knowledge of the Delhi visit of the Hurriyat members, Democratic Freedom party Monday said that they were never in the know-of the same.
"To say and portray that the DFP Chairman was aware of the Delhi visit is not good," said the DFP spokesperson. "What the DFP had proposed in the executive meeting is that the Hurriyat should delay the Pakistan visit for some time as Pakistan was engaged in elections. It was also said that Hurriyat should first set its house in order and then decide on the Pak visit," he added.
From DFP's side the last meeting of the amalgam was attended by Muhammad Abdullah Tari, the spokesperson said.
“A visit to Pakistan at this crucial time when the elections were in full swing in the country will not be fruitful for Kashmir cause, which is the question of the aspirations and sacrifices of the lakhs of people of Jammu and Kashmir”, he quoted Shah as having Shah.

Will take the movement to logical end: Zafar

Srinagar, Nov 13 (VOS): Paying rich tributes to mother of Martyer Abdul Haq Raina of Hisipora and Mother in law of Senior Commander Ahmad Hassan of Gowherpora; Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement Chief and Senior Hurriyat leader Zafar Akbar Bhat has expressed grief while expressing sympathies with the bereaved family at Hisipora, Chadoora.

While praying for the departed soul on the occasion, Zafar Akbar said that people are the custodians of the present freedom movement and the people of state have presented great sacrifices for a just cause. “We pledge that we will carry the movement to its logical end”, added Zafar Akbar.

While lauding the role of people in the ongoing movement, he said, “We realize the people have made sacrifices and we understand the woes and agony the people face’’.

He made an appeal to the world leaders to take cognizance of the prevailing situation and show interest to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir dispute as per aspirations of the people.

“Ours is a genuine demand and the cause has been seconded by the international bodies like United Nations Organization .We are not against any country or community, it is our birth right”,said Zafar Akbar Bhat.

 Zaffar along with high party delegates Zulfiqar Hameed, Molvi Rashid, Molvi Mushtaq, Bilal Ahmed visited Hisipora, Kralpora, and Wathwora of Chadoora area.

“People of the area said that Indian Army forced the people to remain inside their house and close their shops after magrib(evening). They don not allow them to come out of houses even for emergencies”, the statement read

06 Injured in road mishaps

Srinagar, Nov 13: Six persons were injured in different road accidents across the valley, police said.

A  Tata load carrier bearing registration number 3790/JK05 turned turtle near JK BOSE office, Bemina, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Parimpora, resulting in injuries to the driver Manzoor Ahmad Lone resident of Sikenderpora, Rainawari. The injured was shifted to Hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.

Meanwhile, a Tata Sumo bearing registration number Jk01L/9938 hit and injured Naseema Begum wife of Abdul Majeed Mir resident of Kitchama near B.Ed college Kitchama, in the jurisdiction of Police Sheeri, Baramulla. The injured was shifted to PHC Sheri. Sheeri Police has registered a case in this regard.

In another accident, a Santro car bearing registration number Jk01l/0719 collided with a Tipper bearing registration number Jk09/4984 near Puthshahie, in the jurisdiction of Police Kupwara, resulting in injuries to Ghulam Yahya Mir son of Haji Mangta Mir resident of Tangdar who was travelling in the Santro car. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. Kupwara Police has registered a case in this regard.

In another accident, an Alto car bearing registration number JK09/4833 on way from Trehgam to Kupwara met with an accident on Harri road, in the jurisdiction of Police Kupwara, resulting in injuries to three persons. All the injured were shifted to Hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.

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