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Gujjars to oppose Paharis’ demand for ST status
Captain slips to death near LoC
Move politically motivated: Imam
SIM card helps solve double-murder case
Man hacked to death on temple premises
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Two Hizb militants killed
Engines collide, rail
traffic disrupted
Indefinite dharna by villagers
Militants hurl granade at CRPF bunker
Rs 75000 relief to gangrape victim
Army foils infiltration bid, kills 4 militants
Parbandhak committee against dera mahant’s ‘Amrit sanchar’
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Gujjars to oppose Paharis’ demand for ST status
Rajouri, June 4 Although Paharis, who form a sizeable population in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch besides some of their populace living in Baramula and Kupwara districts in Kashmir valley have been fighting for ST status since 1990's but have failed to get it due to opposition by Gujjars, (who feel that if the government gives ST status to Paharis, their share in the reservations for Scheduled Tribes will go down) who till now have succeeded in putting pressure on government against such a move. Now, getting a cue from the success of Gujjars' agitation in Rajasthan, Paharis are planning mass movement for their demand of ST status and in fact have started closed- door meetings to mobilise community support for such mass struggle. Sources revealed recently the Jammu and Kashmir Pahari Welfare Forum (JKPWF) held two such meetings in Rajouri and Poonch districts. "While as the meeting here was held under the leadership of its district president Muhammad Shahbaz Khan, the meeting in Poonch was held with Lokesh Kumar Sharma in Chair", sources said. "Unique aspect about both these meetings was the large presence of Pahari youths". Sources added Sharafat Ali Khan, chairman JKPWF is also likely to tour Rajouri and Poonch for formulating the strategy for the mass movement. Though Muhammad Shahabaz Khan confirmed the holding of meetings, but he refused to divulge the agenda of such meetings. Meanwhile with the Paharis planning a mass struggle for ST status, Gujjars too are pulling their socks up and are reportedly planning a counter agitation to apply pressure on government against any such move. "If any such benefit is given to the Paharis from our share, we will oppose it tooth and nail", warned Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, senior Gujjar leader and district president, All -India Confederation of SC/ST and OBC. "It is the question of fate of lakhs of Gujjars in Jammu and Kashmir. If the government takes any such step, we will not keep silent". If Sources are to be believed, if the Paharis launch mass movement for the ST status, the Gujjars too will go for counter offensive and the situation in the state in general and these twin border districts in particular may go out of control. In Jammu and Kashmir state, Gujjars have 10 per cent reservation under the Scheduled Tribe category and there has been bitterness between them and Paharis' for SC status for the past three decades.
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Captain slips to death near LoC
Srinagar, June 4 They said Captain Gautam Sharma of 8th battalion of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JKLI) along with troops was on patrolling near LoC when he slipped from a hilltop at Awad Gathur, Chowkibal, Kupwara. Captain Sharma who had received head injury due to fall was immediately shifted to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. The entire border belt had rain for the past two days. — UNI
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Move politically motivated: Imam
Jammu, June 4 He saw no reason behind Grand Mufti of Kashmir, Bashiruddin, issuing a “fatwa” against the Army. The Imam was critical of the ban imposed on the entry of non-Muslims in a few important shrines in the valley and described the step as “un islamic”. He said the number of non-Muslim followers of Shah Hamdan was more than the Muslims. Similarly, the number of Hindu devotees visiting the Baba Budan Ali Shah shrine was more than He said the shrine jetting into the IAF station was not dismantled during airport’s expansion as the troops as a mark of respect.
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SIM card helps solve double-murder case
Srinagar, June 4 The police had on April 16 recovered two bodies packed in gunny bags at Kursoo Bund. The bodies were identified to be those of Abdul Aziz Mir of Muran Tangwari, Chandoosa, Baramula district and Mushtaq Ahmad Chopan of Quilmuqam, Bandipora. Investigations revealed that Abdul Aziz Mir was running a stationery shop at Boniyar, Uri. Mushtaq Ahmad Chopan had failed to do poultry business and used to move in Kupwara to collect the money which retailers owed to him. During one such business trip, Mushtaq met Zahid Hussain Mir, alias Bitta of Dardpora, Lolab, Kupwara, who lured him into transaction business. Mir promised 1 million Euro notes and a mysterious crystal of great value to him. Mushtaq Ahmad discussed the matter with Abdul Aziz Mir and both agreed to explore this business, the SSP said. Meanwhile, Zahid entered into a criminal conspiracy with three others, who posed as businessmen. It was decided that Rs 10 lakh would be paid as advance by Aziz and Mushtaq. Both were brought to Rajbagh by Mir, where other accused, who were working as servants and labourers in a Joinery Mill at Rajbagh were present. The victims were given some sedative and strangulated. Their bodies were bundled into a van and thrown at Kursoo Bund. The accused were identified as Nazir Ahmad Thoker, his brother Manzoor Ahmad Thoker and Bashir Ahmad Mir. All belongings, including the cell phone of Aziz Mir (SIM No. 9419468541), of the victims were burnt by the culprits. However, it was with the help of the call details of this SIM number, that police was able to locate the landline number to which the victim had made a call to speak to the accused, so as to find out the exact location where they had to meet. This led to the arrest of the accused, police added.
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Man hacked to death on temple premises
Udhampur, June 4 SHO Majalta police station Mohan Lal told the Tribune Kartar Nath son of Munshi Ram of Manwal was coming out of the temple when two persons namely Bishan Dass and Veerdev Singh attacked him with sharp -edged weapons. Leaving the victim bleeding the accused slipped away from the site. Mohan Lal was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. According to the police old rivalry was the cause of murder. |
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Two Hizb militants killed
Udhampur, June 4 The troops started a search operation at the Taintle area of Gandoh today afternoon. During the operation, militants fired at troops from their hide out. They retaliated and the fierce encounter lasted for 1 hour. Finally, cops were able to gun down two militants. The slain militants have been identified as Sher Khan and Mehmod. Two AK 47 riffle and a few ammunitions have been recovered from their possession. —
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Engines collide, rail
traffic disrupted
Jammu, June 4 The engines, which were engaged to pull a loaded train, were derailed after colliding at Magarkhud in Kathua yesterday, officials said. Two engine operators received minor injuries in the incident, they said. Rail traffic on the Jammu-Pathankot section was disrupted for four hours and restored after the engines were removed from the track. Some trains including New Delhi bound Jammu Mail were delayed by the incident, sources added. —
PTI
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Indefinite dharna by villagers
Udhampur, June 4 People alleged that authorities were not serious about reviving the virtually collapsed educational system in the far-flung areas of Reasi district. A large number of people today sat on dharna and demanded opening of a degree college at Mahore. Students who sat on the dharna were demanding appointment of adequate staff and creation of infrastructure in schools. The residents reminded the government that then Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayed had promised, on the floor of the Legislative Assembly, to open a degree college at Mahore but nothing has been done so far. Leader of the all-party coordination committee Mohammed Ayub and Mumtaz Kousar gave an example of higher secondary school at Gulabgarh which has been functioning with out any lecturer. “Students of Class XI and Class XII have to sit in examination without completing the course as not a single lecturer was there to teach the subjects”, she equipped. Schools at Sehbras, Nihooch, Arbas, Tuskan, Sadool, Dewal, Lar, Khor and Branshall are functioning without teaching staff and infrastructure resulting in rapid increase in drop out cases. The Deputy Education Officer (Udhampur) admitted that more than 1300 posts of teachers or masters were lying vacant in different schools. He admitted that non- availability of teaching staff has been badly affecting functioning of these schools.
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Militants hurl grenade at CRPF bunker
Srinagar, June 4 The local police said the grenade hurled towards the bunker of the CRPF 137 Bn. missed the intended target and exploded on the road causing injuries to eight civilians. Those injured have been identified as Mohammed Yaqoob Khan, Bashir Ahmed Sheikh, Parveena, Feroz Ahmed Gassu, Noora, Waseem Ahmed Cheeru, Naseer Ahmed Dar and Aashiq Hussain. All of them have been hospitalised. A case has been registered and a manhunt launched to nab those involved in the attack, the police said. Four UBGL grenades, three HE 36 grenades, two Chinese grenades, 2-kg explosives, 260 rounds of AK rifle, AK magazine and one mine electric detonator were seized during search operation by the BSF in Dardsun and Shumnag forests of the Trehgam area in Kupwara district.
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Rs 75000 relief to gangrape victim
Srinagar, Jume 4 The relief was recommended for the wife of complainant Abdul Ahad Banday on Saturday, an SHRC spokesman said yesterday. The woman was allegedly gangraped by troops in her house at Nagromalpora in Kupwara district on May 25, 1993, the spokesman said. The commission also directed the police station concerned to complete the investigation of the case and inform the SHRC. —
PTI
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Army foils infiltration bid, kills 4 militants
Rajauri, June 4 Defence spokesperson said troops posted in the area spotted a group of militants after they had just managed to infiltrate to this side of the LoC. They opened fire to which the troops retaliated. “In the ensuing shootout, four militants were killed”, the spokesperson added. The identity of the slain militants and their affiliation with any militant outfit could not be ascertained. Four AK rifles along with 21 magazines, 310 rounds of ammunition, four UBGL, nine hand grenades, one wireless set, one antenna and three wire cutters were seized. Meanwhile, intelligence sources said during the past one week around 15 militants, mostly foreign cadres, have managed to cross over to this side of the
LoC.
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Parbandhak committee against dera mahant’s ‘Amrit sanchar’
Jammu, June 4 A delegation of various Sikh bodies from Jammu, under the aegis of the JDGPC met Akal Takht Jathedar Joginder Singh Vedanti and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh at Amritsar yesterday and expressed resentment against Dera Nangali Sahib chief Mahant Manjit Singh. ''The Singh Sahibaan (Sikh clergy) are taking up the cause for the closure of deras in Punjab and Haryana and, thus, they should inspect similar kind of deras in Jammu also where the mahants are exploiting people in the name of religion and following anti-Sikh practices on their premises,'' JDGPC general secretary Gudev Singh told The Tribune here. He said the Sikh high priests in Amritsar gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured them the Sikh religious practices would not be compromised at any cost. The Sikh organisations, which also include the Jammu units of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), the Sikh Students Federation (Mehta) and the Sikh Naujawan Sabha have also urged the high priests such programmes of 'Amrit Sanchar' should be organized at the Singh Sabha gurdwaras or the historical gurdwaras and not on the premises of any dera. Mahant Manjit Singh of Dera Nangali Sahib has convened 'Amrit Sanchar Samagam' in Jammu on June 10, which is scheduled to be presided over by the five Sikh high priests, that is, the Jathedars of all the five Takhts. Dera chief Mahant Manjit Singh in a statement here today claimed the Sikh 'sangat' (community) had endorsed his June 10 programme of 'Amrit Sanchar' which would be held at Sant Mela Singh B.Ed College, which is being run by the dera chief.
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