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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Srinagar, 4th Nov. The newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed chaos on Monday morning as it convened for the first time in six years. The disruption came after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker Wahid Parra tabled a resolution opposing the revocation of Article 370, which granted special status to the region until its abrogation in August 2019. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers opposed Parra’s resolution, while Speaker Rahim Rather of the ruling National Conference stated that he had not yet admitted any such motion. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who previously remarked that it would be “foolish” to expect the BJP to restore Article 370, acknowledged the impending resolution and emphasized, “The reality is that the people of J&K do not approve of the decision taken on August 5, 2019. If they had approved, then the results today would have been different.” The assembly session marked a historic moment, as it was the first sitting since the last elections a decade ago, following the collapse of the PDP-BJP government and the imposition of President’s Rule. Abdullah noted that the BJP-led central government’s decision to revoke Article 370 five years ago sparked significant political unrest, and the move remains a contentious issue in Jammu and Kashmir politics. During the assembly proceedings, Abdullah stated, “How the House will reflect and discuss this will not be decided by any one member. The resolution brought today has no importance but is only for the cameras.” He called for a constructive relationship with the central government to foster development in the region. The BJP’s revocation of Article 370 has been a pivotal topic in the recent elections, which saw the National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance emerge victorious. The NC won 42 of the 90 elected seats and secured support from four independent lawmakers and a representative from the Aam Aadmi Party to reach a majority. In the aftermath of the election results, Abdullah reiterated the NC’s commitment to advocate for the restoration of Article 370, while simultaneously urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfill his promise of reinstating Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. “The PM is an honorable man,” Abdullah stated, expressing hope that Modi would uphold his word regarding statehood. In a notable move, the new J&K Cabinet passed a resolution advocating for the restoration of statehood on October 18. This resolution underscored the government’s commitment to protecting the identity and constitutional rights of the people of the former state, which were enshrined under Article 370. Recently, Abdullah met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the path toward statehood, with sources indicating Shah’s support for re-establishing Jammu and Kashmir as a state. Abdullah emphasized that maintaining a cooperative relationship with the central government is crucial for the region’s development, especially given its complex security situation and geographical proximity to borders. As the assembly convenes, the discussions surrounding Article 370 and statehood remain at the forefront, reflecting the ongoing political dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir. The post Ruckus Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Article 370 Resolution appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Srinagar, 4th Nov. The newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed chaos on Monday morning as it convened for the first time in six years. The disruption came after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker Wahid Parra tabled a resolution opposing the revocation of Article 370, which granted special status to the region until its abrogation in August 2019. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers opposed Parra’s resolution, while Speaker Rahim Rather of the ruling National Conference stated that he had not yet admitted any such motion. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who previously remarked that it would be “foolish” to expect the BJP to restore Article 370, acknowledged the impending resolution and emphasized, “The reality is that the people of J&K do not approve of the decision taken on August 5, 2019. If they had approved, then the results today would have been different.” The assembly session marked a historic moment, as it was the first sitting since the last elections a decade ago, following the collapse of the PDP-BJP government and the imposition of President’s Rule. Abdullah noted that the BJP-led central government’s decision to revoke Article 370 five years ago sparked significant political unrest, and the move remains a contentious issue in Jammu and Kashmir politics. During the assembly proceedings, Abdullah stated, “How the House will reflect and discuss this will not be decided by any one member. The resolution brought today has no importance but is only for the cameras.” He called for a constructive relationship with the central government to foster development in the region. The BJP’s revocation of Article 370 has been a pivotal topic in the recent elections, which saw the National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance emerge victorious. The NC won 42 of the 90 elected seats and secured support from four independent lawmakers and a representative from the Aam Aadmi Party to reach a majority. In the aftermath of the election results, Abdullah reiterated the NC’s commitment to advocate for the restoration of Article 370, while simultaneously urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfill his promise of reinstating Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. “The PM is an honorable man,” Abdullah stated, expressing hope that Modi would uphold his word regarding statehood. In a notable move, the new J&K Cabinet passed a resolution advocating for the restoration of statehood on October 18. This resolution underscored the government’s commitment to protecting the identity and constitutional rights of the people of the former state, which were enshrined under Article 370. Recently, Abdullah met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the path toward statehood, with sources indicating Shah’s support for re-establishing Jammu and Kashmir as a state. Abdullah emphasized that maintaining a cooperative relationship with the central government is crucial for the region’s development, especially given its complex security situation and geographical proximity to borders. As the assembly convenes, the discussions surrounding Article 370 and statehood remain at the forefront, reflecting the ongoing political dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir. The post Ruckus Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Article 370 Resolution appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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Amit Shah Accuses Rahul Gandhi and Congress of Pushing Jammu and Kashmir Back Into Terrorism 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing both him and the Congress party of trying to push Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) back into an era of terrorism. Shah, a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and known for his firm stance on national security, alleged that the Congress party’s stance on the region could reverse the progress made in recent years toward peace and stability. 

The remarks came in the context of ongoing debates surrounding Jammu and Kashmir, especially after the BJP government’s decision in August 2019 to revoke the region’s special status by abrogating Article 370. This move was seen by the BJP as crucial for fully integrating J&K with the rest of India, boosting economic development, and ending terrorism in the region. However, it also sparked intense criticism from opposition parties, including Congress, who viewed the decision as unconstitutional and oppressive toward the people of Kashmir. 

Amit Shah, in his latest statement, argued that Congress’s opposition to the abrogation of Article 370 and its general stance on Jammu and Kashmir would lead to the revival of terrorist activities in the region. He contended that Rahul Gandhi’s views and the Congress’s policies undermine the Indian government’s efforts to restore peace, stability, and development in Kashmir. Shah claimed that their approach could embolden separatist elements and destabilise the progress made in curbing terrorism. 

Shah further criticised Congress for what he described as aligning with anti-national forces, accusing the party of adopting a stance that weakens the country’s security. According to him, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed significant improvements in law and order, a reduction in terrorism-related incidents, and a stronger focus on economic development. Shah emphasised that this stability was a direct result of the government's policies, including the decision to revoke the region's special status. 

On the other hand, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party have consistently opposed the BJP’s approach to Kashmir. They argue that the government’s policies have alienated the local population, resulting in increased dissatisfaction and unrest. Congress maintains that the abrogation of Article 370 was unconstitutional and has only exacerbated the region's existing tensions. 

Amit Shah’s accusations have once again ignited a fierce political debate on the future of Jammu and Kashmir, with both the government and the opposition firmly entrenched in their respective positions. The issue of peace, security, and development in the region remains central to India’s national discourse. For more politics news in Hindi, subscribe to our newsletter. 

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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has revoked the suspension of Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, a political science lecturer at a government school in Srinagar who had recently appeared in the Supreme Court to argue against the abrogation of Article 370.The J&K's school education department released a notification regarding the revocation on September 2.Shortly after his appearance in SC on August 24, senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Rajeev Dhavan pointed out that Bhat was suspended from his job by the J&K administration. "Bhat took leave for two days. Argued before this court and went back and was suspended," Sibal said.A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of Bhat's suspension and asked Attorney General R Venkataramani and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to talk to the J-K Lieutenant Governor and look into the matter."This should not happen. A person gets suspended in close proximity of arguing before this court ... it needs to be looked into," said the bench, also comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai and Surya Kant.Mehta said he had checked with the J&K administration, which informed that there were various reasons behind the lecturer's suspension including that he has been regularly filing petitions before different courts. "We can place before the court all the materials related to his suspension," Mehta said.Sibal, however, questioned the timing of the suspension. "Then, he would have been suspended earlier, why now. I have the suspension order of Bhat and it says that he has argued before this court and therefore the suspension. This is not fair. This is not how democracy should function," he had said in court.Mehta agreed that the timing was not appropriate and that he would look into it.Bhat was removed from his place of posting in Srinagar and was attached to the office of the Director School Education, Jammu, while a senior official was appointed as an inquiry officer to conduct an in-depth inquiry into his conduct, according to an official order."Pending enquiry into his conduct, Bhat, Senior Lecturer, Political Science, presently posted at Government Higher Secondary School Jawahar Nagar Srinagar, is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect for violation of provisions of J&K CSR, Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules 1971, J&K Leave Rules," School Education Department Principal Secretary Alok Kumar had said in an order.Hailing from central Kashmir's Budgam district, Bhat, who holds a law degree, personally appeared before the Supreme Court which is currently hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the scrapping of Article 370 that granted special status to the erstwhile state.The central government abrogated Article 370 and bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into Union territories of J-K and Ladakh on August 5, 2019.(With inputs from agencies)!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) ; var TimesApps = window.TimesApps; TimesApps.toiPlusEvents = function(config) var isConfigAvailable = "toiplus_site_settings" in f && "isFBCampaignActive" in f.toiplus_site_settings && "isGoogleCampaignActive" in f.toiplus_site_settings; var isPrimeUser = window.isPrime; if (isConfigAvailable && !isPrimeUser) loadGtagEvents(f.toiplus_site_settings.isGoogleCampaignActive); loadFBEvents(f.toiplus_site_settings.isFBCampaignActive); else var JarvisUrl=" window.getFromClient(JarvisUrl, function(config) if (config) loadGtagEvents(config?.isGoogleCampaignActive); loadFBEvents(config?.isFBCampaignActive); ) ; )( window, document, 'script', ); [ad_2]

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Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted in Lok Sabha that Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin are part of Jammu and Kashmir and said "we are ready to give our lives for it".

Moving a resolution for revoking provisions of Article 370 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019, Shah also said that there has been a long-standing demand for giving Union Territory status to Ladakh which was fulfilled by the Narendra Modi government.

"Kashmir is an integral part of India, there is no doubt about it. When I say Jammu and Kashmir, I include Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Aksai Chin, both are included in the territorial boundaries of Jammu and Kashmir," the Home Minister said.

This piece was from the end of 2019, and claiming Aksai Chin is claiming a large part of territory on the Chinese side of the LAC.

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Revocation of article 370: An equal India or a Power move?

Article 370, which has provided a special autonomous status to Kashmir till date, is being revoked by the Government of India. This not only has implications for the population of Kashmir but also for the rest of India. A short term result that can be predicted is the unrest and turmoil this decision will cause. Curfew has been declared in the region and tourists have been asked to come back. 

This decision received backlash for some obvious reasons. The house arrest of Former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and  Mehbooba Mufti asks for the approach of the Government to such a sensitive issue to be taken into question. Additional troops have been sent into the valley in the thousands that have caused major disruptions in the normal lives and have caused fear in the minds of the innocent. People are asked to stock up on essentials required to sustain for 4 months. 

The reasons for the revocation is to bring forth an equal nation with no special treatment. One might argue that the weakest ones need the most care. This move will also allow for other residents to buy real estate in the valley. The negative implications of this are never ending. The purchase of these lands by companies at lower prices will be a major cause for concern. A religious agenda by the existing government comes to light with this decision, one where they wish to give back the land to the Kashmiri Pandits and drive out the Pakistani refugees. 

Finance Snippet: 

1. As a response to this revocation, Pakistani Dollar bonds fell to a month’s low after losing 1.7 cents in the dollar.

2. There will be a rise in economic development, since companies will rush to habituate the lands in J&K. The ones that move first will have the better advantage.

3. Tourism companies that decide to set up in J&K will benefit from this revocation.

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Jungle raj in J&K ended on eve of 2020: Manoj Sinha | India News

SRINAGAR: The “jungle raj” in Jammu and Kashmir ended on the "eve of 2020" and the grassroots level democracy was strengthened in the union territory by conduct of violence-free district development council (DDC) elections, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday. Referring to the Centre's decision to revoke the special status of the erstwhile state, Sinha said in 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had marked the beginning of a new era for Jammu and Kashmir. "The grass-roots democracy has been strengthened, fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the common citizens. With the spirit of Kashmiriyat i.e. taking along all religions and creeds on development odyssey, we are achieving new milestones,” Sinha said in his Independence Day speech at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket stadium here. He said the ‘Vajpayee principle of Jamhooriyat' was not allowed to flourish on the ground for decades in Jammu and Kashmir and there was a famous “collectorate tradition of democracy”. “The nominations of MLAs of four or five regions were held at his house. So, on one hand, there were elected representatives of the people and on the other, the representatives of Collector Sahib," he said. Sinha said in 2019, the prime minister marked the beginning of a new era for Jammu and Kashmir. "But, the eve of 2020 ended this 'Jungle Raj' and the entire Jammu and Kashmir participated in the fair, transparent and violence-free elections of DDC,” he said. The Centre had on August 5, 2019, ended the J-K's special status under Article 370 and bifurcated the state into union territories. Describing terrorism as a curse for peace and development, Sinha said the neighbouring country has been making a malicious attempt to instigate the youth, but a befitting reply would be given to those who mislead the youngsters through proxy war. “We want to assure all citizens that whoever is trying to mislead the young people through proxy war, shall be given a befitting reply. The neighbouring country, which does not care for its own people, has been making a malicious attempt to instigate some of our youth,” he said. The LG called upon such “misguided youngsters” that terrorism is a curse for peace and development. “By misguiding you from the path of peace and progress, inimical forces are denying you the life of peace and dignity on this pious soil,” he said. “With your ability, energy and unparalleled patience, Jammu and Kashmir shall have a prosperous future,” Sinha added. The LG paid tributes to the brave soldiers of Army, paramilitary forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police “who have kept the unity, integrity of India intact with their amazing valour, courage and sacrifice”. “I am proud that Jammu and Kashmir Police has received 257 gallantry awards including Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra on the eve of Independence Day. "I salute all the gallant heroes of Jammu and Kashmir Police. I also salute the family members of the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives while defending the sovereignty and integrity of the country,” he said. Sinha announced that the administration has decided that various places and institutions will be christened in the memory of freedom fighters, brave soldiers and personalities from different fields who have made invaluable contribution in the progress of Jammu and Kashmir. “This will inspire the coming generations to become their worthy successors. I am sure that the stories of those who have made sacrifices for this elixir of freedom will awaken a new and re-energised Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. The memories of Maqbool Sherwani, Brigadier Rajendra Singh, Deputy SP Ayub Pandit, Inspector Arshad Khan, Sub Inspector Altaf Ahmed, Mali Begum, Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq, Lassa Kaul, Kanta Wazir and that of Sarvanand Kaul Premi, Dinanath Adim, Constable Yasin Tali, Lt Umar Fayaz, Mohammad Deen Jagir, Punjab Singh, Padma Sachdev, Mahmuda Shah, Deputy SP Aman Thakur, Deputy SP Manjit Singh and all such people will be revived in the coming days, he said. Sinha said it is the administration's goal to make Jammu and Kashmir synonymous with success. “The next 25 years of Jammu and Kashmir are awaiting us with a new ray of hope and a fresh resolution for a new future,” he said. The LG said Independence Day-2021 is special for Jammu and Kashmir and the entire country because the celebration, resolve, energy and enthusiasm of today's new generation will shape the formidable base for the centenary celebration of Independence in 2047. “In our ancient tradition, the 75th year is considered to be the time of trendsetter. It is the day of new determination. We must ponder what we have achieved in the past and what zenith we have to take Jammu and Kashmir to in the coming 25 years,” he said. Source link Read the full article

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NEW DELHI PM's meeting with J-K leaders 'positive' step; Centre must restore statehood before assembly polls: Dr. Karan Singh NEW DELHI: Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with top political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir as a "very positive step", veteran Congress leader and former J&K governor Dr. Karan Singh on Friday said statehood must be restored before holding assembly polls there and asserted that such a move would go a long way in helping to "heal the wounds" of the people. Singh, the son of Maharaja Hari Singh who signed the terms of Kashmir's accession in 1947, also said his personal opinion is that prima facie the revocation of special status under Article 370 seems "irreversible" but asserted that the matter was before the Supreme Court and it must be decided by the top court. In an interview with , the last Sadr-e-Riyasat and first governor of the erstwhile state also demanded that the Centre must provide a "financial-cum- developmental package" to the people whose livelihoods were badly affected during the last two years following the Centre's move to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories and revoke its special status. His remarks come a day after Modi held talks with top political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir and told them that the Centre's priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy there for which delimitation has to happen quickly for polls to be held. Reacting to the prime minister's meeting with 14 political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, including four former chief ministers, Singh said, "I definitely think it is a very positive step. First of all, because everybody was involved and people who once were discarded as anti-national, they all came -- National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party both." "I believe everybody spoke their mind very frankly and the prime minister listened very attentively to everybody. Three and a half hours of the meeting was there and my own view is that it is a very positive move because something was needed to break the ice," the former Union minister said. The whole situation after the change of status had become "ossified politically", Singh said, https://www.instagram.com/p/CQkLsNKMYXR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Restore 370 for people’s sake in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

Restore 370 for people’s sake in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference President and Member Parliament, Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that Article 370 was the last defence line of Jammu and Kashmir as it “protected it from every kind of exploitation,” even as he demanded that Centre should restore it for the “sake of the people.” He said that the Center must give statehood back to Kashmir and revoke their decision that was taken on August 5,…

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J&K witnessed 63.93% decrease in terrorist incidents in 2020: MHA

NEW DELHI: The number of terrorist incidents in 2020, up to November 15, decreased by 63.93 per cent as compared to the corresponding period in 2019 in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Ministry informed that there was also a decrease in fatalities of Special Forces Personnel by 29.11 per cent and a decrease in casualties of civilians by 14.28 per cent in 2020 (up to November 15, 2020) as compared to the corresponding period in 2019. The home ministry while giving a brief about annual achievements also said that Adaptation of Central Laws and State Laws in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh is one of the key achievements of the Central government. “Orders were notified for adaptation of 48 Central Laws and 167 State Laws in respect of UT of J&K. Orders relating to adaptation of 44 Central Laws and 148 State Laws in UT of Ladakh were also notified,” MHA said. “The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2020 was notified on 31.03.2020. It removes difficulties with regard to section 75 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 for administering oath to new judges appointed to the common High Court for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. A Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal was established at Jammu on 08.06.2020,” MHA has said. The MHA also said that one-time financial assistance of Rs 5.5 lakh per family provided to 36,384 displaced families from Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Chhamb under the Prime Minister Development Package. One-time financial assistance at the rate of Rs 5.5 Lakh per family for the 5,764 families of West Pakistan Refugees (WPRs) in Jammu and Kashmir is also being provided at par with displaced persons of PoJK and Chhamb, it said. In 2019, the Central government revoked Article 370 which gave special provisions to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The government bifurcated Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

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Government snatching limited opportunities from youth: Tarigami Srinagar September 16 : More than a year after the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 was revoked; the government is yet to create even a single job. Instead it has withdrawn more than 1000 posts that were advertised under SRO 202 during the past two years. The government’s decision is unfortunate as instead of providing employment, it is even snatching the limited opportunities. The government should revoke its decision as soon as possible. On 28 August 2019, when Kashmir was under lockdown after the abrogation of Article 370, then governor Satya Pal Malik announced that 50,000 jobs would be made available for the youth in next three months. Similarly, in March, the government in the Parliament announced that it proposes to fill up 50,000 vacant posts in J&K. And when the government decided to issue domicile certificates in the midst of Covid19 pandemic, it claimed that the haste was because it was planning to hold a massive recruitment drive. However, all these promises have proved a hoax and the unemployed youth in Jammu and Kashmir continue to suffer immensely. They feel betrayed and annoyed by the repeated false promises. The BJP government had claimed that Article 370 was an impediment to J&K’s development and its abrogation will bring investment, jobs and prosperity to the region. The reality is different on ground from what was being said by the government. After last August clampdown, the economy of J&K has virtually collapsed as tourism, trade and other vital sectors have been badly hit and whole businesses have shattered. Those who were already earning their livelihood were deprived of it. Thousands of casual labourers, need-based daily-wagers, scheme workers and others were without wages for the last more than a year.Over 15000 young unemployed engineers who were earning their bread and butter by working through Self Help Groups SHG in various departments like R&B, PMGSY, PHE, PDD, etc for the last more than a decade and half, have been rendered jobless due to the J&K administration decision to abolish SHGs. Unemployment levels are rising https://www.instagram.com/p/CFMozM3lCup/?igshid=n31zqrkwx3zr

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One Year Of Article 370 Abrogation: A Look At The Redefined Life In Jammu and Kashmir

One Year Of Article 370 Abrogation: A Look At The Redefined Life In Jammu and Kashmir

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Article 370 Abrogation: 5th August 2019 redefined everything for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir. Today marks the completion of one year of the abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370.

A year after Home Minister Amit Shah announced of revoking Article 370 and Article 35A from Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union territories as J&K…

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No Justification For Continued Detention of Mehbooba Mufti & Others, Says Omar Abdullah

Abdullah was released in March after the J&K government revoked his detention orders under Public Safety Act (PSA), more than seven months after he was detained. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that there is no justification for continued detention of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and other mainstream leaders detained after the abrogation of Article 370 and demanded that they must be set free. Abdullah, in a tweet, said: "Over the next few days the PSA detention orders of Mehbooba Mufti, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Shah Faisal and others are due to expire. There was no justification for their detention much less an extension." Abdullah was released in March after the J&K government revoked his detention orders under Public Safety Act (PSA), more than seven months after he was detained. Abdullah, his father Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were among the three Chief Ministers detained on August 5 last year after Article 370 was abrogated and the state bifurcated and downgraded to the status of a Union Territory. Booked under the stringent PSA, Mehbooba Mufti was initially kept at the Hari Niwas guesthouse in Srinagar and later shifted to a Tourism Department hut in the Chashma Shahi area. From there, she was shifted to a government quarter in the transport yard lane in Srinagar. She was shifted to her Gupkar Road official residence on April 7. Besides Mehbooba Mufti, other mainstream leaders including Shah Faisal, Naeem Akhtar and Ali Mohammad Sagar continue to remain under detention with PSA slapped on them. Read the full article

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Terrorists killed in Jammu planned major attack, were prepared for stand-off with police: Officials - india news

The three terrorists killed by the Jammu and Kashmir Police at a toll plaza in Nagrota (near Jammu), were prepared for a stand-off with the police, officials said on Friday.Pakistan-manufactured morphine injection, IEDs and armour piercing bullets are among the recovery made by the police, which directly links these terrorists to Pakistan, the officials further said. The three terrorists belong to Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).The police had also recovered AK-47 rifles, magazines and grenades from the slain terrorists on Friday. Three detonators, RDX, six Chinese grenades and Rs 32,000 cash have also been recovered.

The morphine injection recovered from the three terrorists killed in Jammu on Friday.The three terrorists, said the police, sneaked into India through trucks. They were able to infiltrate through the rivers and other water bodies which flow between India and Pakistan, said the police. The terrorists then boarded a truck and were headed towards Srinagar when they were intercepted by the police at the Ban toll plaza during a security check at 5 am, they added.The terrorists opened fire when they were caught by the police, leaving one cop injured. All three were shot dead by the police in the gunfight which ensued at the toll plaza.“One terrorist was killed in the morning. Two others have been neutralised in the adjoining forest area. Their bodies are being brought up to the road,” J&K director general of police Dilbagh Singh told HT.

Among the other recoveries is detonators and wires.The police also said that they have arrested three people including truck driver Sameer Dar, who was ferrying the armed terrorists to Srinagar from Dayalachak in Hiranagar area of Kathua district.Dar is the cousin brother of Aadil Dar, the suicide bomber, who rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into a CRPF convoy in Pulwama on Jammu-Srinagar highway on February 14 last year in which 40 personnel were killed.The officials suspect that the terrorists might have planned to carry out attack at vital installations as well as security camps along the nearly 300-km highway as they were carrying wire cutters and bulletproof jackets.This was the first terror attack in Jammu since Article 370, which granted special status to the former state of Jammu and Kashmir, was revoked on August 5 last year.Nagrota is an Indian Army cantonment where seven soldiers, including two officers, were killed in November 2016 when terrorists dressed as policemen stormed a military camp. Read the full article

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How silent is my valley? One August 5,2019,the government revoked the limited autonomy granted under Article 370 of the Indian constitution to Jammu and Kashmir. It also simultaneously bifurcated the state into two Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.The move pained by massive security deployments and communication blocked that involved imprisoning prominent political leaders and telephony.As this goes to press,leaders are still in jail and the Internet is still blocked.stripped of connectivity, stripped of liberties,under the constant eye of gunwielding forces,the ordinary Kashmiri has been renderd voiceless. transmit and protest the unspeakable from the valet.To point out that the BJP Criminals government has behaved like nothing but a brutal occupaing force. by Ioll,Mumbai ,India. (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6qfjdylOtj/?igshid=1d61jrqoi1fht