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July 11, 2002, Chandigarh, India  
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Lathi charge on migrants: NC hand alleged Transporters’ strike enters second day Civilian killed in Pak shelling Reconsider antonomy issue: Paswan |
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Govt hasn’t agreed to Governor’s rule: Omar OFC link between Jammu, Srinagar IGNOU study centre at Srinagar jail
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Lathi charge on migrants: NC hand alleged Jammu, July 10 On July 8 Sarpanches of Mishriwalla and Marh, including Gurbachan Singh, had alleged that local youths had stoned the protesters when they had raised anti India and pro-Pakistan slogans. However, presidents of two major organisations of the displaced people, Dr Agnishekhar of Panun Kashmir and Mr
A.N. Vaishnavi of the All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference, while rejecting the claim of the sarpanches said that the Pandits had been forced to leave the valley only because they were for India. Dr Agnishekhar said “if Pandits had raised pro-Pakistan slogans they would not have been thrown out of the valley in 1990.” The Pandit leaders claim was substantiated today by six Panches and
Sarpanches, led by Mr Suraj Prakash Padha, who said that being resident of the area the protesters had not “shouted anti-Pakistan slogans.” These Panches and Sarpanches told reporters here today that there was no provocation by the protesters which called for police action in which scores of migrants, including women and children were wounded.” They blamed one police officer of the rank of DSP for having ordered police lathi charge on the migrants at several places on three days. They stated that the same police officer had sent policemen in Civvies who manhandled the migrants and molested women. Mr Suraj Prakash accused the National Conference of attempts at spoiling the atmosphere for gains in the ensuing Assembly elections. He supported the demand of Dr Agnishekhar and Mr A.N. Vaishnavi that the entire episode be probed into by the CBI. The Sarpanches also demanded immediate dismissal or transfer of the DSP and said that if he was allowed to be in the same area there, could be danger to communal amity. They said that during the past 13 years people of Jammu and the migrants had been living in harmony and the ruling party was using the police disturbing peace in the summer capital. Dr Agnishekhar lambasted those who blamed the migrants for affecting the economy of the people of Jammu and said that each migrant family spent Rs 10,000 per month and the benefit of it went to the local people. Besides the Jammu Joint Students Federation and the Shiv Sena too has supported the cause of the migrants. |
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Transporters’ strike enters second day Srinagar, July 10 Roads all over the valley including Srinagar, wore a deserted look as all modes of private passenger vehicles remained off the roads in support of the call for an indefinite strike. The strike has caused hardships to daily commuters with the skeletal services of the State Road Transport Corporation (STRC) as means of transport. The SRTC vehicles plying on the roads were jam packed, with some carrying passengers on the roof tops, a view normally not seen here due to the security situation in the valley. Several people used bicycles and tongas to reach their destinations. The strike has affected work in government and semi-government offices, while schools and educational institutions have been closed down. However, shops and business establishments remained open throughout the valley, official sources said. Yesterday, a meeting between the representatives of the transporters and the government failed to end the crisis as transporters insisted on an increase of 58 and 35 per cent hike in fares for mini buses and buses, respectively. The administration had turned down the demand, Divisional Commissioner Pervez Dewan said. Mr Dewan said the government was prepared to offer 100 per cent neutralisation of all increase in costs of insurance, diesel and engine oil right away. However, the sources said the government had invited transporters for a fresh round of negotiations. Meanwhile, senior leader of National Conference have appealed to the administration as well as the transporters to end the indefinite strike. Though
transport operators had difficulties but they should reconsider the decision and end the strike for the benefit of people who were facing difficulties, General Secretary of the party, the Sheikh Nazir Ahmed said in a statement here today. He said the transport industry depended upon the cooperation of people and the transporters should respect and honour their demands, especially students who are suffering the most.
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Civilian killed in Pak shelling Jammu, July 10 Talib Hussain was killed when a shell fired from across the LoC hit Kalsian village in Poonch district yesterday, the sources said adding that Pakistani troops also fired five to six mortar bombs in the Sangral area of the R.S. Pora sector of Jammu district, last night. No damage or casualty was reported on the Indian side. In Kathua district, exchange of fire was reported from Rathua last night, the sources said adding that one mine blast also took place in the area today but no damage was reported. Intermittent firing between two sides was also reported along the IB at several places in Jammu district during the period, the sources said.
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Reconsider antonomy issue: Paswan Srinagar, July 10 He urged the Centre to hold talks with all political parties and separatists within the framework of the Constitution for the restoration of peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Blaming the government for violence in Gujarat, the Lokjana Shakti Party chief sought the banning of the VHP and the Bajrang Dal. Talking to mediapersons at the end of his three-day visit here, Mr Paswan alleged that the incidents in Gujarat following the Godhra episode were not Hindu-Muslim riots but had been sponsored by the government. Referring to the National Conference’s demand for greater autonomy, he urged the Centre to give it a serious thought. Regarding the Assembly elections, Mr Paswan said these should be held under Central rule to ensure free and fair elections. He criticised the move to have photo-identity cards for voters, saying that it would not be possible for the common man to get such cards in view of the prevalent situation. He expressed concern over the slow pace of work on the Udhampur-Qazigund-Baramula railway line inaugurated about five years ago. |
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Govt hasn’t agreed to Governor’s rule: Omar Srinagar, July 10 Addressing a public meeting here today, Mr Omar Abdullah said imposition of Governor’s rule would amount to riding rough shod over the constitution and democratic precedents in the country. “We welcome the appointment of independent observers, introduction of electronic voting machines and any other reform to ensure free and fair elections but we will not be a party to anything that runs counter to constitutional provisions and democratic norms”, he said.’ Lashing out at the demand for the imposition of Governor’s rule, the Union Minister said it did not enhance the credibility of Indian democracy and could raise uncomfortable questions about the entire system and the rule of law in the State. He made it clear that the only scenario in which Governor’s rule could be imposed was after a recommendation to that effect by the state government. Mr Abdullah said: “ the people of the state did have certain grouses against the Centre but we would air these only through constitutional and democratic means, cult of the gun and violence have no role in our struggle and would not lead us anywhere”. |
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OFC link between Jammu, Srinagar Jammu, July 10 The Chief General Manager (Telecom) BSNL, J&K circle, P C He said work on the project had been going on for the past three-and-a-half years to cover a distance of about 300km between the two capital cities. In addition, the OFC link from Srinagar to Leh was also in progress, he said, adding this was being executed with the help of the Army authorities. Mr Chhabra said the Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Government, had agreed that the digging, laying of cable and reinstatement of roads would be done by the BSNL itself so that the roads lying unattended to after the laying of cables could be avoided. In reply to a question, Mr Chhabra said the mobile phone facility would be provided in the state only after a clearance was received from the Centre. He said the department had crossed the target fixed for laying phone cables and it would be his endeavour to sanction telephones on demand. |
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IGNOU study centre at Srinagar jail Srinagar, July 10 The establishment of the centre would go a long way in the educational development and rehabilitation of prisoners, said the Regional Director of IGNOU in a statement today. He said the inmates could continue their studies even after they were released. The Jail Superintendent has been appointed co-ordinator of the centre. The Jammu and Kashmir Government will bear the entire cost. Computer education will also be imparted at the centre.
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