News Briefs for 11 June 2022
Congress anguished over communal hatred, Says fringe elements given free hand
Srinagar June 10
(KNS) 10 Jun: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Friday
expressed anguish over the current situation while blaming the BJP Govt
for failing to stop the communal hatred in the country. The Party also said the law is equal for all,no one is above the law,
BJP regime is required to take stern action against all those fringe
elements spreading communal hatred and targeting religions in the
country to vitiate atmosphere of peace,but unfortunately they are given
free hand. In a meeting of DCC Presidents and Senior Party functionaries of
Kashmir,J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Ghulam
Ahmad Mir has termed the current situation as extremely unfortunate and
said fringe elements are spreading communal discord without any fear.
Jammus pluralistic ethos will defeat hate mongers: Rana
JAMMU JUNE 10 (KNS) 10 Jun: Cautioning against machinations of straining the time tested inclusive
and pluralistic ethos of Jammu, Senior BJP leader Mr Devender Singh Rana
today called for identifying, exposing and isolating the elements
inimical to peace and tranquility. Jammus tryst with harmony is strong enough to withstand the
vicious onslaught of hate mongers, Mr Rana said while interacting with
the people at Palpad during his to the area. He said pluralistic Jammus ethos of inclusiveness and harmony is
the strong citadel against forces who want to disturb the secular fabric
of Jammu region.
Kashmir parts observe shutdown over derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad (SAW)
Srinagar 10 Jun: Parts of Kashmir Valley on Friday observed a shutdown to protest
against the derogatory remarks made by now suspended Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma against the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
even as mobile internet was also suspended in the summer capital and
parts of Chenab Valley as a precautionary measure. Reports reaching Kashmir News Service (KNS) said that shops and
business establishments in various Srinagar parts were closed, while
City Centre Lal Chowk observed a complete shutdown. They added that private vehicle were seen plying on the roads in Lal
Chowk, Batamaloo and other adjoining areas, while schools and offices
remained open.
Govt extends validity of order on registration for Domicile Certificate
SRINAGAR 10 Jun: The government has extended the validity of
government order regarding registration of bonafide migrants or
displaced persons for the purpose of issuance of Domicile Certificate. According to an order issued here today by the Department of Disaster
Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DDMRRR), it has
been ordered that the validity of government order number 52-JK (DMRRR)
of 2020 dated 16.05.2020 extended vide government order number
44-JK(DMRRR) of 2021 dated 22.06.2021 is hereby further extended for a
period of one year i.e till 15.05.2023.
Army Chief for alertness along the borders
New Delhi 10 Jun: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande has carried out a comprehensive
review of Indias security preparedness along the Line of Actual
Control (LAC) in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This is the first visit of Gen Pande to the sector after taking over as the Chief of the Indian Army on April 30. The Indian Army has been maintaining a strict vigil along the entire
stretch of the LAC since the eastern Ladakh border row erupted in May
2020.
Efforts on to restore peace in Bhaderwah, says DGP
Jammu 10 Jun: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said efforts
are on defuse tension in Bhaderwah town, rocked by protests over
controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammad (SAW), and expressed
confidence that the situation will return back to normal soon. Tension mounted in Bhaderwah and some areas of Kishtwar over the
controversial remarks against the Prophet (SAW) by two now-suspended BJP
leaders, prompting authorities to impose a curfew and snap internet
services there. Singh said people should behave responsibly and maintain communal harmony.
Govt must ensure prompt, independent probe into civilian killings in Kashmir: Amnesty
New Delhi 10 Jun: The government must ensure a prompt, independent
and impartial investigation into the recent unlawful killings of
civilians by armed groups in Kashmir, Amnesty International India said
on Friday. The human rights watchdog said the Indian authorities must take urgent steps for the protection of the people of Kashmir. For decades, people of Jammu and Kashmir have suffered from gross human
rights violations and abuses committed by both state and non-state
actors.
6 Terror Suspects, Including 2 Active Militants, Arrested In Kashmir
Srinagar 10 Jun: Security forces arrested six terror suspects, including two active militants and three 'hybrid terrorists' in three operations in Kashmir, officials said on Friday. The two active militants are linked to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and they were arrested from Baramulla district, a police spokesman said. The arrested Irshad Ahmad Mir, a categorised militant, and Zahid Bashir, are residents of Nehalpora in Pattan area, he said.